Get a New Photo

If it no longer looks like you, replace it.

Each time I see a writer’s post on Facebook, I see a tiny version of that person’s photo. If I click it, I see a slightly larger version on their home page.

The potential for confusion comes when that writer does a live event — which shows how they look today. This past week I … Continue reading

Don’t Get Plastic Surgery

Use a real camera — or a real photographer — for your author head shot.

If an editor or publisher asks you for a photo, it’s natural these days to point your phone at yourself and snap.

But it’s also natural to hate how you look in a selfie, especially your nose.

Rather than blame the camera, some people find fault with their nose. Yet instead of … Continue reading