Tayari's Blog: New Author Photo
Posted by TayariJones on October 15, 2006 11:30 AM
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The Writing Life
Well, here is my new headshot, taken by the wonderful Marion Ettlinger. The 
woman is a magician. I am quite pleased with the picture, but now I am feeling a little weird after seeing this blog post that sort of pokes fun at writers who don't quite live up to their author photos. (thx, mermama)
I guess this means a sweet farewell to my old photo that you can see on the left side of this page. It was taken by my good buddy, Rick Powers, who has just been nominated for the National Book Award. Congrats, my friend. You deserve this and more.
UPDATE: My author photo is giving Sarah deja vu! What's your opinion?
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Comment #1, by Caroline ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tayarijones.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
Absolutely worth the ride on the hound, the extra suitcases, and the trip to NYC. Great photo--although I'll miss the older one, which has a contemplative writerly quality.
Best,
Caroline
October 15, 2006 02:30 PM
Comment #2, by Tammee
Love the new pic! Change is a good thing :)
October 15, 2006 04:06 PM
Comment #3, by Jackie
For another author's take on her publicity photos, follow this link: http://www.journalscape.com/LauraLippman/2006-09-23-11:48
I think your photo makes you look both sophisticated and a bit mysterious, like "I wonder what she's thinking?"
Enjoy your new look and don't fall into the trap of caring what other people think. Some of them are insecure with their photos, their work and all that comparison stuff. You are a proven commodity and believe in your work. You look good. Enjoy that.
October 15, 2006 04:20 PM
Comment #4, by Ladylee
Hey Tayari... why can't you keep both of them? Or is it that you're just ready for a change?
October 16, 2006 07:58 AM
Comment #5, by rebecca
gorgeous! this will be on the back of your next novel?
October 16, 2006 10:17 AM
Comment #6, by carleen
No deja. No vu. Your picture has a different feel-more close up and intimate. And it's lovely.
October 16, 2006 02:49 PM
Comment #7, by Nurse Cook
Great photo, T. Now you know u are beautiful beyond measure..not because of what was captured on film..but because of what was not. Live, love...
October 16, 2006 06:42 PM
Comment #8, by J.
GORGEOUS! warm, intimate, and intelligent... very nice..
October 17, 2006 08:17 AM
Comment #9, by Shalema
Beautiful picture. It is very Sophisticated. I also like the old one. Have I told you lately that I love your blog and website. I wish other authors that I read would model your creative example.
October 17, 2006 10:41 AM
Comment #10, by Judy
No doubt about it -- that photo is dynamite! You look fabulous. I love your earlier picture too, but in this photo you seem to have grown up. Pretty accurate for a successful writer working on her third book. And I don't think anyone will be disappointed when they see you in person. Your essence and beauty shine through both photos.
October 17, 2006 06:42 PM
Comment #11, by Judy
No doubt about it -- that photo is dynamite! You look fabulous. I love your earlier picture too, but in this photo you seem to have grown up. Pretty accurate for a successful writer working on her third book. And I don't think anyone will be disappointed when they see you in person. Your essence and beauty shine through both photos.
October 17, 2006 06:43 PM
Comment #12, by Michael Fischer
Nice photo!
October 18, 2006 02:30 PM
Comment #13, by Tara Betts
WOW...Ms. Tayari, this photo is amazing. I'm so glad you got this done since you were suitcase shuttling and all. Keep workin' it, sophisticated lady.
October 24, 2006 09:19 AM