tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post6965414264231159192..comments2024-03-29T08:51:30.815-06:00Comments on Mysteries and More from Saskatchewan: Anthony Bidulka and Hesitation Over the Cover PhotoBill Selneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-24671109816121131362021-06-05T20:41:18.194-06:002021-06-05T20:41:18.194-06:00Anthony: Thanks for your sparkling comment.
I als...Anthony: Thanks for your sparkling comment.<br /><br />I also like author photos on covers. I far prefer them to a collection of blurbs.<br /><br />I appreciated your thoughts on how you want to appear in photos.<br /><br />As for my description I have had a number of clients say "how did you do that?" You gain some insights into people through 45 years of being a litigator. Having the same opinion as Herb puts me in good company.<br /><br />I wondered if your mother-in-law was a non-scruff person.<br /><br />Your comment on your mother is perfect.<br /><br /><br /><br />Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-7273726363238638472021-06-05T20:36:05.669-06:002021-06-05T20:36:05.669-06:00Margot: Thanks for the comment. I remember you not...Margot: Thanks for the comment. I remember you not being fond of the author photo process. I am sure it is challenge to pick a photo. I would probably prefer someone else pick a photo for me.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-19182324304342739112021-06-05T12:34:06.282-06:002021-06-05T12:34:06.282-06:00Hello Bill! Hello Margot!
An author photo (and ph...Hello Bill! Hello Margot!<br /><br />An author photo (and photos in general)is an interesting topic and can lead you down many paths. Cats probably have it right: picture, no picture, who cares, I'm perfect, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.<br /><br />Personally, I like seeing author photos on book jackets. But, like it or not, they live with us for as long as the book is on shelves, which hopefully is forever. So the question is, what do you want a photo to say about you? <br /><br />When I ask myself that question, I am a bit torn. There is a lot to consider. I want to be me. I want to appear friendly and approachable, but also a serious writer. I want to reflect the book's content (often murderous). I don't want to take myself too seriously. And of course I want to look as good as my genes (and high-tech filters! - har har) will allow. That's a tall order. So I usually just end up standing there thinking good, happy thoughts. <br /><br />Bill, your description of the new photo is almost word-for-word Herb's opinion, and why he likes it too. How did you do that? :)<br />As for the McNally photo, I believe my mother-in-law didn't care for it because (a) she was not a fan of the scruff look, and (b) she preferred me in full-on smile pictures. <br /><br />My mother on the other hand loves every picture of me because that's what moms do. Anthony Bidulkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359552358713132516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-4359261156237864212021-06-05T05:21:05.578-06:002021-06-05T05:21:05.578-06:00I really enjoyed this post, Bill. I'm one of t...I really enjoyed this post, Bill. I'm one of those people who hates photos of myself, and I share that feeling of disliking the whole process. I agree 100% about Anthony Bidulka's being photogenic. I've never seen a photo of him that wasn't excellent. I understand exactly how he feels; I feel the same way about 'photos of myself. But the camera does love him. Oh, and I agree about Karsh. He's done some fantastic photographs - just an excellent, highly skilled photographer who brings out the best in his subjects.Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.com