How (Not) to Pose for an Author Photo

Being new to e-books and blogging, I've been fascinated by online author photos.

Mine (current photo is to the right) is terrible, probably one of the worst head shots in the e-zone.

Some women go to a salon for an upswept do or a downswept "casual yet Hollywood-tease" look. Some apply heavy makeup. Some put on semi-formal evening attire. There are full-face photos, 3/4 profile shots, and that cutesy "prop your chin on your hand" format.

I haven't looked much at male author ...