tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post7291790933650001469..comments2024-03-26T23:41:10.319+00:00Comments on Authors Electric: DON'T SHOOT THE AUTHOR.... SHERRY ASHWORTHKatherine Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17196712319655603442noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-44251054509386309182012-11-18T18:35:16.614+00:002012-11-18T18:35:16.614+00:00Hmmm, "publishers spend a lot of money gettin...Hmmm, "publishers spend a lot of money getting the right author shot?" The publicity shot in the back of my latest book was taken in my back garden on the self-timer setting of my digital camera.<br /><br />I once did a 5-hour photo shoot with the Daily Mail in which I got to wear a glamorous white ballgown and sparkly sandals, and someone transformed my face and hair until even my own mother didn't recognise me! (But I wasn't pushing fifty then, of course...)Katherine Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196712319655603442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-20073773204256617652012-11-17T21:42:29.262+00:002012-11-17T21:42:29.262+00:00A noody calendar? Sorry, but my official body doub...A noody calendar? Sorry, but my official body doubles for all PR shots say that they won't get out of their beds for less than 10,000 gravy bones, and certainly won't take their fleecy jackets off in this weather ... madwippitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595748471651052552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-7353961982710966332012-11-17T14:37:22.161+00:002012-11-17T14:37:22.161+00:00great idea, we can use kindles, cats, pc mice, etc...great idea, we can use kindles, cats, pc mice, etc to cover our embarassment. and mugs of (not too hot) coffee/tea!Lydia Bennethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328239009863878547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-44862221845736900932012-11-17T13:00:23.699+00:002012-11-17T13:00:23.699+00:00Yes, yes, a nudie Authors Electric calendar! I kne...Yes, yes, a nudie Authors Electric calendar! I knew there was something we were missing. With carefully arranged books, PCs and e-readers... And there's one of us for nearly every day of the month. Group photos on the other days. Which of us is good with a camera?<br />Bill says he won't be available, but I bet he could be persuaded...Susan Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738737493756183909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-18680491262448917022012-11-17T12:00:49.946+00:002012-11-17T12:00:49.946+00:00I like the 'oh my God – they looked like PEOPL...I like the 'oh my God – they looked like PEOPLE!' reaction, Sherry. As I read, though, I couldn't help thinking of the Calendar Girls and the Firemen Calendar. It worked for them. So maybe an 'Electric Authors Electric' photoshoot. (NB. I will definitely not be available, even if the shoot's in Barbados.)Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345949773423764808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-32651520728602044352012-11-17T10:16:49.692+00:002012-11-17T10:16:49.692+00:00some writers (often poets) keep using photos many ...some writers (often poets) keep using photos many years, even decades, out of date: this strategy actually works, as critics keep calling them 'angry young...' and 'bright new...' when they are pushing fifty! The shock comes when you meet them face to face, and have to hide your reaction! Lydia Bennethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328239009863878547noreply@blogger.com