Blabbling about nothing

[wednes]

This is pretty funny considering I'm sitting here in my pajamas after having slept late. So far I've had some waffles and played on the dulcimer. I have Ode to Joy pretty much down, but will practice it a bit later. peteralway hipped me to a site with a zillion songs written in tabulature so's I can play them. I've picked out a few to start working on. If UPS tracking is being truthful with me, my dulcimer will be here on Monday. Woot. I bought a cool device that is a combination tuner and metronome. Mostly I use it for tuning, but the metronome thingy is kinda neat.

I ate waffles out of the toaster today. They were pretty good, especially now that I have a toaster with a frozen setting. I'd forgotten that frozen waffles can be good, I've been making them from scratch for so long now.

I got one of my publicity pics back from the photographer.
Let me know what you's think:

This one will likely go on the back of the book. I don't know though, I might pick one that's more serious.

Comments

[liadra.livejournal.com]

Nice picture. Great choice!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[sugarytea.livejournal.com]

Oh I like it - I wouldn't go with one more serious.
Great glasses :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure how serious I should look. It is a horror novel after all...

But yeah, I'm kind of partial to this one.

[leemoyer.livejournal.com]

I know how I (or my photographer wife) would take that shot ~ It's a downshot with you leaning forward over an old desk piled with research books, one of which (ideally something germane) is open in front of you. You have your chin on one hand and look up as though pleasantly interrupted.

Or if you do keep this one, Photoshop the rogue hair, and focus on the eyes rather than hiding them. But maybe I'm overly particular as a long-time pro...

Glad for your book in any case!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Interesting. The out of place hair didn't bother me until you mentioned it.

I'll have a few more pics to look through after i see the photographer today.

[leemoyer.livejournal.com]

The hiding-behind-the-glasses thing is actually worse (less correctable in post) and part of the reason for a shot from slightly above so you can be looking over the rims, but Photoshop solves a multitude of problems.
Let me know if you want to send me a file for some magazine-level retouching.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Really?

Thanks, I'll think on it after I get the other proofs.

[leemoyer.livejournal.com]

I don't mean to suggest that I can move your glasses out of the way, but I'd be happy to work my Photoshop magic on whatever picture you choose. So long as you understand that said magic can be pretty extreme. :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I don't think I'm in need of any photographic wicked witchery. The picture will be tiny anyway, so it's probably fine as is. I'll see what I think when I look at the rest of the pics from the photographer.

[leemoyer.livejournal.com]

THe more I think on this, the more I feel I should say "You need to be professional. Period. That means a great photo. Ideally one you'll use for years." Again, I'm happy to help. :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Let me check out the rest of the proofs, and I'll get back to you.

[leemoyer.livejournal.com]

Excellent. :)

[groovesinorbit]

Nice pic! You look super, and I love that top.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

H's mom bought me the top as a wedding gift.
it's from Zaftique.

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

If a tune comes to mind you'd like me to do a tab for, let me know.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Cool, thanks!

[(Anonymous)]

Nice picture. I like your outfit.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you, anonymous stranger!

[thehula.livejournal.com]

I like it! You look pretty!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Gracias.

I haven't been commenting, but I've been loving your recent posts. The whole fuck up with the soil was both terrible and hilarious.

[trav28.livejournal.com]

That's a great shot :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

You would know, of course.
Thanks!

[misanthropoet.livejournal.com]

I think you should choose one where you are smiling because your smile is stunning. Srsly.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks!

[hellamama.livejournal.com]

I did that quiz and it said I am also 11:59 a.m.! I thought it was probably only half true of me, though. It would probably be true if I didn't have the bambino to worry about.

I think your picture is beautiful, but agree that the out-of-place hair is distracting. And that you have a great smile...

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Maybe one of the other proofs will not have stray hairs. I was messing with my hair a lot during the shoot.

[ladybutterfly74.livejournal.com]

I like the pic, love the blouse, and don't think you should go more serious, maybe one with more smile if anything. Horror novel or not - its nice to see that the author can smile and is just an "average josie" just like the rest of us. I would have said average joe, but alas as you can see, you my dear are not male.

wow, I think im tired....this has gotten WAY off course here....=)

*loves*

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the ringing endorsement. Just what I was hoping for!

[ladybutterfly74.livejournal.com]

You are welcome sweets.

Anytime. =D

[ladybutterfly74.livejournal.com]

and no, I am not just saying that....I am infact telling you how I really feel. =)

[cmdavi-70.livejournal.com]

Go with that photo. It's really striking, and I think it's balanced with just the right amount of smile AND seriousness.

As others have noted, the hair, blouse, and glasses look terrific!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks man. The publisher likes it too.

[brettsyboy.livejournal.com]

is there a difference between a dulcimer and a hammer dulcimer?

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulcimer

[spiralwitch.livejournal.com]

LOVE the photo!
it's striking and there is something sinister behind that smile ;)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

LOL

Thanks!

[lickingtoad.livejournal.com]

The only thing that could possibly improve that picture?

More cowbell.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Ha!

Cowbell...

[(Anonymous)]

Holy hot damn! Great picture! :-) I love the shirt, too.

<3 Lickingtoad's sister

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Laura.

Nice to see you on LJ.

[kissdbyagnome.livejournal.com]

Your hair is really cute! And I like that top (or dress) that you have. I really like lace layered on things.

[kissdbyagnome.livejournal.com]

So I posted prior to reading the other posts and went back to look for the wayward hair. And this has nothing to do with said hair, but I swear to god it looked liked you swallowed while I was looking at the picture! You know how in scary movies the picture blinks or it starts talking, I had that scary odd feeling.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

H's Mom got me that top as a wedding gift.
I don't wear it often, but I likes it.