Sunday, July 24, 2011

Pick an Author Photo Contest--$25 Amazon Gift Card

Stan had me take a bunch of pictures of him to use for his upcoming book. We chose the ten best photos...and then we ran out of decision making brain cells, so can we use yours?

#10




#9




#8




#7




#6




#5




#4




#3




#2




#1



There are two ways to enter -

1. Leave a comment on this blog post telling us which one you think would be the best author photo and include a way for us to contact you (e.g., email address) to deliver your prize. Please only one vote per person age 18 and older.

2.Like the book's facebook page or follow the author on twitter and leave a separate comment here on this blog saying that you did.

The winning entry will be chosen from the comments on this blog, so if you do both 1 and 2, it will double your chances.

On August 15th we will randomly pick one comment to win...

...a $25 Amazon.com gift card!

Good luck and thanks for your help :)


***UPDATE***

Thanks to RANDOM.org, we have a winner...




...and the winner is Shell Holland!

Thank you ALL for entering and for your feedback on the photos :)


465 comments:

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Michelle said...

#4 - Definitely my favorite one! Can't wait to see the book!!

Michelle Jones - sandmjones@yahoo.com

Kelly said...

I like #5 the best. I like the contrast in color, and I like Stan's expression the best. kelgilchrist at netzero.net

Margaret Graham said...

Number 1

catherine lantz said...

# 5 is the best one.. Plus I.love tge background of the orange trees..

Summer said...

The fourth one. :) summer901@gmail.com

Alyssa McVey said...

I like #4!

Alyssa McVey said...

I liked the Facebook page! (forever ago! lol)

Rachel said...

I like # 3

Rachel said...

and i liked the fb page already

Mark said...

Oh, I guess I'd vote for #5. However, for a book I'd think you'd want a more "contemplative" look with perhaps a hint of being amused. Stan does a great scholarly look! I want to see more options! =)

Erin said...

#1 or #4 (white shirt rather than blue shirt).

Marcia said...

Definitely #4-deep rich contrasting colors & a great confident smile. Looks warm & friendly.

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Patti said...

Yup! #3 is it. Very friendly looking!

Tori said...

I am trying to control my excitement that Stan has written a book. I am guessing it is about weight and fat loss.... how cool is that =) While #2 is out, numbers 4 and 5 are great! I love the fruit trees in the background!

42snazoo said...

I like #4

I like his expression and the angle on his face. The orange tree is a nice background, too. I might brighten up the color a tad in Photoshop, though.

Anonymous said...

Father likes #1

Anonymous said...

Mother likes#1

Anonymous said...

Rita likes #1

Rebecca said...

Hmmm....tough one, but I'll have to go with #1.

Warren said...

Unquestionably #3!!!
Warren

elizabeth s. said...

I like picture #5 the best because his face isn't in the shadows like the other ones. I also like #2 with the sideways angle.

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elizabeth s. said...

I'm a Facebook fan of the book's FB page.

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Laurel said...

I like #5 the best! :)

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Fine Art by Jennifer said...

I like #3, but there are shadows on his head and shirt. If you could do that pose again without shadows I think it would be perfect. Otherwise I'm drawn to #5.

Job Jones said...

5 all the way. The orange tree is a great california background.

Mark said...

Yeah, that's main problem with 1-4. Shadows so lower contrast. They need a fill flash or a reflector. I agree, putting the smile from #3 on #5 would be perfect, lol.

claire said...

I like #5. Stan's smile looks great and the blue shirt looks nice against the orange tree.

Anonymous said...

I like numbers 6 and 10 - Dale

Anonymous said...

I like #6 the best.
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Musings Of A Gem said...

#5 is the best!

gemma x

musingsofagem@hotmail.com

vwestermeyer said...

#3 is my choice

Unknown said...

I like #1.
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Abigail said...

i quite like #6,

Erica said...

I like #6 the best.

ninjabunnyz said...

Definitely #5. There is little shadow in the picture so that you see his face better.

ninjabunnyz@hotmail.com

ninjabunnyz said...

Liked the Book on Facebook (Mimi Avila)

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Amy (ArtsyBookishGal) said...

I like #6 because it looks natural, not posed. It also looks like the author just looked up from his writing environment and happened to have his picture taken.

Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com

Deanna said...

I like number 5 the best.

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Morgan said...

I like #4

morgan.welte at yahoo dot com

JuliaA said...

4, 5, or 7

i'll vote for 4

Anonymous said...

I like #4 the best.

Thanks for the chance to win!

--Liza

ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

Lauren said...

I like #6 the best. :) Thanks for the chance to win, can't wait for the book!

peg42 said...

I like #6 the best.
Thanks so much.
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peg42 said...

I liked the books Facebook page (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks again
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abfantom said...

I would pick photo #1 for your author photo

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Marija said...

I like #3 -- it's clean and simple, and his smile is very natural looking.

marija.majerle at gmail dot com

stOOpidgErL said...

I think #8 would be best!
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Katie said...

I think #7 is the best

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NrdyGmrGrl said...

I really like #6!
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Anonymous said...

#7 definitely

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Anonymous said...

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

I like #5

Anonymous said...

I like photo #6.

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Beth said...

I like #7 the best, followed by #8. You got some nice shots!

em_swanson at yahoo dot com

sweepmom said...

I like #5 best.

Ben Carpenter said...
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Ben Carpenter said...

I like Number 5 best (I know, it sounds just like the last person's comment, but I thought those words before I read it...)

captain.bcarpe@gmail

hale2005 said...

Photo #8 looks good.

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hale2005 said...

Like Fat Loss Facts: The Simple Science of Natural Weight Loss on FB.
mrcheapo

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Courtney said...

I like #5 best

Courtney Desormeaux

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Connie said...

Hi! I like number 7 the best. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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guettel78 said...

I vote for Photo #5 - it has a great background and is well lit. Thanks!

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guettel78 said...

I like the book's facebook page: Geoff K

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Anonymous said...

I really like #7

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Anonymous said...

i like the fb page as Amanda S

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kyl neusch said...

#5

AngelaK said...

I love #4!


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Spamgirl said...

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I prefer #4, it looks very professional.

Thank you!

Spamgirl said...

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I liked on FB - Kitty Cartouche. Thank you!

Brandy said...

I like #7
--Brandy
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Brandy said...

I like the book's facebook page
--Brandy
fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com

Kia89 said...

I like #5.
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buzzd said...

I like #7 (email in profile)

amp said...

I think picture #6 is my favorite-shows a more serious (but not too serious) writer type.



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Anonymous said...

HORTON111@AOL.COM

#6

sandyandcosmo said...

I like #3 best. Very natural and friendly looking photo, makes me want to buy his book!

Tara said...

I like #6
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Tara said...

like the facebook page!
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Mami2jcn said...

There's something about #10 that has me intrigued. I would choose that picture for sure.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I like the FB page with my username Mary Happymommy.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Amber said...

I love #1 because you look most friendly and genuine.
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Anonymous said...

I have to say #1 and #6 are my favorite
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Mysharona said...

I like #7

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coliebear said...

I like number 4.
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sksweeps said...

I like #7

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Patrice said...

I like #7 the best. The trees provide a good background, the blue casual shirt adds some nice color and his facial expression is pleasant.

Unknown said...

#10
Thanks so much!! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com janna@feedyoupig on gf

Lynsy said...

Number 10 and Number 6. In no particular order.

lynsym at gmail com

42snazoo said...

Greg asked me to respond for him:

"I like #1, #4, #5, or #7. Any of those would work."

mkgs said...

I like #6 the best.
mirishorten@gmail

dwarzel said...

#9

dwarzel at hotmail.com

Cody said...

I like #1 the best.

cody_endres(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I like #8. Thanks. irishluck1114@yahoo.com

BethElderton said...

I like #6--handsome, approachable, relaxed
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Linda said...

#1 is my favorite!
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Olson said...

Not knowing anything about the book (or the author), I'm a completely unbiased opinion. I like #3 and #7 .. but would probably go with #7 as it evokes a seriousness and confidence of a guy who knows what he's talking about :)

nicole@babyfoodscoops.com

Alexandra said...

I think #10 is the best. I would definitely trust what that guy says ;-)

5webs said...

I had three favorites, but I am going to have to go with #10.
Alicia Webster
5webs@comcast.net

5webs said...

I like Fat Loss Facts on FB(Alicia Webster)
Alicia Webster
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rosewendy said...

Number 6 is my pick.
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Krista said...

Number 3 is my choice! Very natural and warm.

kristakimmel at gmail dot com

llinda29 said...

"Like" New England Coffee on Facebook

janetfaye said...

I like #10.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

I like Fat Loss Facts: The Simple Science of Natural Weight Loss on FB - Janet Fri

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jc said...

I like the warmth in #1.
Thanks for the giveaway.

yumihamano@gmail.com

ElfRenee said...

I like #2 and #1 in that order!

WCA Yash Travel said...

i like #4

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WCA Yash Travel said...

gustosa giveaways like the book`s facebook page

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Anonymous said...

I like #5 the best!!

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Cujo hmb said...

#7 has my vote.

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Cujo hmb said...

cujo hmb likes on facebook

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xlacrimax said...

#6 :)
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an ika said...

like #3

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an ika said...

like on fb-anna ku
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Unknown said...

#6 is my favorite, I like your smile and eyes in this one. You look like your sure of yourself and relaxed in this picture.
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Unknown said...

LIKE Fat Loss Facts: The Simple Science of Natural Weight Loss on FB [Geri Sandoval]
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Lois said...

Definitely have to go with #6 for me; seems the best! :)

Lois
OV_099@yahoo.com

smilekisses said...

#6 because it's more comfortable looking and homelike. Natural!
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Stacey Brucale said...

I like #3.

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yuukiimi said...

I vote for picture #7
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yuukiimi said...

I'm a facebook fan of fatlossfacts (Alice L)
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Unknown said...

They are all so good. I choose #4. :-)
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Unknown said...

I'm a facebook fan (I'm Sml Footprints)
reducefootprints at gmail dot com

Sassy said...

I love #5!

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Sassy said...

i like the book on FB
Sasha L.

sassysasha817 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I like #10!
Rhonda Grisham
maggietucker10@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I liked the FB page as Rhonda Bailey
Rhonda Grisham
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Anonymous said...

I really like #4, It makes you look so wise and friendly!
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Anonymous said...

I LIKE Fat Loss Facts on Facebook (Erin Mize)
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LilyBiscuit said...

I like #6 the best. He looks relaxed and approachable....someone I would trust.
vac 924 at gmail dot com

LilyBiscuit said...

I like your Facebook page.
Valerie C.
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Rachel said...

#5
rachel.flavin@gmail.com

Rachel said...

Like the book's facebook page

Anonymous said...

I like 10 the best
mkbrander at yahoo dot com

jzagarjr said...

I voted for #4

Christy said...

I think I like #7 best.

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Marianna said...

I like #6 best.
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Marianna said...

I like you on Facebook (Marianna N)
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gautami tripathy said...

I like #7 best!

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gautami tripathy said...

I liked the fb page!

gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com

Pam said...

#4 is the nicest picture I think but there is something mischievous about #3 that seems fun.

melacan at hotmial dot com

Dovile said...

I think #7 is the best photo.

dovapetra at yahoo . com

The Beauty Scribe said...

I love all of it.. But the 1st pic is super awesome.. Can I marry you ?

Sena said...

I voted for #10
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Sena said...

Like the facebook page - Sena Slc
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Jayton S. said...

I vote for #8!
jaytonjbird4@gmail.com

Castia said...

I like #6.
castia{@}gmail{.}com

Rory said...

number 5 all the way!
Rory
rfgoaliegirl@gmail.com

Rory said...

liked the page, too (im rory finn)
rfgoaliegirl@gmail.com

Summer said...

I liked it on Facebook :)

Katy said...

I like #1 the best...but #7 comes in a close second to me! :)


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Katy said...

I like the book's facebook page! Katy A.

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Anonymous said...

I really like 7

Robin said...

Definitely #3 for me!

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Christy said...

I like #7 and #1 the best!
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Rachel said...

I like #6. Thanks for the giveaway!

Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

Sarah said...

My vote is #4!

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Sarah said...

I LIKEd it on FB (kierbearsmommy@yahoo.com)

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Holly B said...

I like #1, looks very studious :)
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jlafount said...

#6. Not too serious and not too funny
jlafount at hotmail dot com

shannon b said...

My favorite picture is #6.
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shannon b said...

I like you on FB- S. Baka
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JC said...

voted for #6
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JC said...

FB liker
Jessiekatie S

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Kaylan O said...

Definitely #10

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Cindy M said...

#10 Photo is my choice- I want to read a book worth my free time, which I have little of; this option depicts the author as thoughtful and extremely brilliant.
writer61@yahoo.com

Cindy M said...

I like you on Facebook.
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Jasmine1485 said...

My favourite is number 3, it looks really natural :)

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Jasmine1485 said...

I'm a fan of the book on Facebook (Kate Ryan)

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jenspurg said...

I like #8.
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jenspurg said...

Liked the Facebook page.
jennifer horn
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Unknown said...

I love #7. I read a lot of books, and I love authors pics when they look comfortable, and 'at home'. #7 is best. If you have to go for a close up, go for #1
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Unknown said...

I liked the book's Facebook page.
(Kay Lynn 'C' P)
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Diana Mancuso said...

I like #1 best.

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Diana Mancuso said...

I liked the facebook page.

Anonymous said...

#7:)

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clynsg said...

I like #1 the best.

cgclynsg0 @ gmail dot com

Sheila Hickmon said...

I like number 5 the most!

Thanks!
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Sheila Hickmon said...

I'm a Facebook fan! (Sheila Hickmon)

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thatlittlehouse said...

I like #3 best

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Jessica Louise said...

I'd say Number 5 is the best!

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Jessica Louise said...

I'm following on Twitter and Retweeted. :)

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Amber said...

#10 is my favorite!!

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Amber said...

Following on Twitter!
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wcc said...

I like #10 the best with #3 a close second. Thanks for the chance! :)
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wcc said...

I follow on twitter (@whitechocolatec).
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Unknown said...

#5 because book jacket photos are usually b&w and the blue shirt will look better in grayscale over the white shirt (I like his expression in #1 the best though)
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Unknown said...

I like the Facebook page
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Nate & Nancy said...

I like number 7

Pauline MIlner said...

All of the pictures are great, but I am on the fence between #1 and #6. I think I would ultimately go with #6.

Thanks for the great giveaway. ~Pauline

dod@rogers.com

Pauline MIlner said...

I am a fan of the book on Facebook.

Facebook ID: Pauline Milner Pike

I am following the Author on Twitter.

Twitter ID: @bullittmilner

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1993wel said...

I like #6 the best. I like the semi-scholarly setting combines with the approachable expression and relaxed body language.

Andrew said...

I like number 10. My email is andrew@hotmail.rs

Roni said...

#4 is a good one
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mjfitton said...

I pick #4

Nguonie said...

The typical author picture would be #4 and #10 would be a new one! I pick number 10!

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Nguonie said...

Follow on facebook!

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Nguonie said...

Follow on twitter as Nguonie.

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Gaitha said...

#7 is my pick. ggp42304(at)gmail(dot)com

Michelle J. said...

I like #6!

Michelle J. said...

I like the book's page on Facebook!

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