Author Photos Are Hard, A Visual Diary

I am a horrible ham, and have a nearly impossible time keeping a straight face while someone is taking my photograph. This is fine most of the time, but it just doesn't do for an author photo. One needs to look attractive, smart, inviting and serious all at once. Talk about a tall order. My friend Allison took my first author photo, which I am very fond of, but I knew I wanted a new one for the novel.

My friend Zack Zook came over a couple of months ago to take some shots. Zack is the Events Manager at BookCourt, and the editor of Cousin Corinne's Reminder, in addition to being a fabulous photographer. I'm totally, totally thrilled with the author photo I chose from our shoot, but I won't share that until much closer to the novel's publication, which will be fall 2012. Until then, though, here are some outtakes, which prove what a terrible subject I am.

My hair was acting weird, which resulted in a lot of photos like this.

Ana was there to help out. I think I look very much like a camel in this photo. In a nice way.

Again, my hair is weird and I look like a camel, but goddamn if I don't have a handsome husband.

Bob the electrician was fixing our wires that day. I think this one should be on the book jacket, don't you?

I promise the photo I chose is less goofy than these. It's Serious, even. You'll see.

love

Emma