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Wish I could borrow that little sweetie for a few editor reviews...

On an off topic note- I was thinking about Tomie Depaola and wondering if you have heard anything from him recently. His blog hasn't been updated for a long time and he was pretty ill according to Bob. Hope all is well with him.

HA! That's priceless.

That's priceless. At least he didn't say remandered.

Haha, nice, that's funny!

Oh my...that's just great!

you went to my school today robertson elementary!

LOL. Nothing like being identified with the greats! Congrats on the refined taste of your second grade fan.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

There is a family resemblance.

I vote for #3. :)

Tera, my vote is definitely for the third photo! Love the striking contrast between the black and the teal scarf. The others are nice, but the middle one doesn't pop with color like the third one does. And too many people go with the old-school version of the hand on the face/chin. Definitely the third shot is much more chic and sophisticated, while still being sassy. :-)

Christina

Tera,
You photograph beautifully! I like #3 the best, too.
It was great meeting you in Dallas. I'm looking forward to reading your book.

Janie

You can't go wrong- you're gorgeous! I like them all, though the colors really pop on #3!
Alyson

I vote for #3. They are all great photos, though!

You're really photogenic! My vote is for #3 -- the scarf looks classy but fun. I'm not a fan of the hand-on-chin variations many people go for.

Shari (from teenlitauthors)

I like #2 best out of them all. It's fresh and young and will appeal to your readers. #1 is typical author pose and #3 although nice makes you look older IMHO.

Sirena

Tera, I know I told you earlier this week that I like #3 the best, and while I still do, I agree with Sirena that it does give you a more mature appearance. So while I still love #3, I'd like to vote for #2 as well, going for the younger look.

I found photo #2 the most appealing!

Photo #1 seems posed, and the scarf in photo #3 distracted me from your pretty face.

Hope this helps!

Carmen~

I like two the best. yes, it's the most conventional, but you look like a teen yourself.

Second choice is number one. Yes, it's posed, but you look SO gorgeous in it!!! there's a real sparkle in your eye and the colors are great (look at the photo in black and white, too, since so often B&W is how it appears).

Distant third is #3. Your head is held at such an awkward angle in it. You look like you're tripping or something, your head is tilted so far down. And teh scarf makes you look like you have no neck. the proportions are all off. I think it also looks the "oldest."

#2 :-)

I like the first one - you look smart and confident, like you're keeping a secret. The colors and light are especially nice in this one too. (#3 would be my second vote.)
:)
e

I like them all, but I vote #1 or #2. While the colors of #3 are very flattering, the angle seems awkward to me also for some reason. Go with what makes you accessible to your audience!

I like the first one. It seems very approachable.

#2. I just had to say it again. I feel that because I had to share a bed with you at Nationals that my opinion should weigh very heavily in this decision. :)

All 3 are really nice.
I like your expression and he overall angles a lot in #2. someone said you look the youngest in this one, and I agree. But I'm not sure if the pale pink shirt works...

Could they photoshop your shirt to be a darker color?

I'm on the fence between #2 and #3.

You look fab in all of them but I like the splash of color in #3. Of course, author photos tend to be black and white in the cover of books (unless they are hardback).

Second choice is #2. But again, you can't go wrong with ANY of them.

-Serena

Tera, you look lovely in all of them! It's difficult to pick, but I think I like #3 the best - because in color, the blue background and scarf make your eyes pop, and because of the dark/light contrast, we really see your face and your features. #2 looked a little too high-school yearbook (but hey, that could be a good thing!). #1 is also nice - like someone else said, you look like you have a secret that someone just might find between the covers of your book! However, it's missing the strong contrast that I liked about #3. So I guess, in short, I vote for #3. ;)

Holly

Hi, Tera,
As everyone has told you, all three are lovely, but how could they NOT be? It was a close tie with me between #2 and #3 but MY FINAL ANSWER is #3.
Go for it, girl!
Betty Dravis

Tera,
As everyone else already told you: all three photos are lovely. But how could they NOT be.
I varied between #2 and #3, but MY FINAL CHOICE is #3.
Good luck with your literary career. You rock!
Betty Dravis

Wow! I am so amazed and awed. Thank you everyone for casting your votes--if you click to my profile, you'll see my final choice!

Okay, I won't keep you in suspense... I picked the pink one. And no, not just because Steph and I shared a bed. Sheesh.

Every single vote helped me make my decision--one that I am completely happy with. Thank you!!!

Hugs,
TLC

i'm late on this but i think they're all gorgeous! can't go wrong!

I love you face in #3, the scarf adds color, but if its black and white i definitely pick #1. you look really happy and fun in these pictures,though. =P