Back when I got the contract with Kensington Publishing for my Widow’s Club series, I knew that I would sooner rather than later take the plunge and release my photo. I was told I needed an author photo for To Woo A Wicked Widow, for the back cover, so I knew the day was coming. But that was two years ago.
I’ve been protecting my identity because of my profession as a college professor, although there were no real ethical issues involved. Still, I was a bit shy about my identity becoming public knowledge.
Still, I worked hard for this book release and I really wanted my picture on the back cover. I thought it was time you got to see me.
So today is the day you get to meet Jenna Jaxon.
The photo for the cover of To Woo A Wicked Widow
In my opinion, I am not the most photogenic person, so a couple of weeks ago I hired a photographer (fantastic photographer!) to take pictures for me to possibly use. This is the shot that will be used on the cover. We had a great afternoon in the little town where I live taking shots up and down Main Street.
Love the color of the background building, somewhere on Main Street
This one is against a really pretty aqua-colored building. I’m not sure if the white is camera effects or just a lucky stream of light.
In the Library
And this one is the “author shot” of me in the local library with a book. 🙂 And no, it’s not one of my books. In fact, I just grabbed a book at random off the shelf. Why did I choose that book? It was the correct size for the shot!
So that’s the first cover shoot for Jenna Jaxon. There are several more shots that I deem good enough to see the light of day. You’ll be seeing them either here or on social media, with new ones from time to time as well.
Don’t forget I’m running a giveaway for a signed ARC copy of To Woo A Wicked Widow through this Thursday. Go to my Monday blog here, comment telling me you want a copy of the book, and I’ll pull two names at random on Thursday night and announce the winners on Friday. Hope to see you there!
Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
I had a professional take my pic, only everyone hates it and while I like it, I can’t use it, sigh. (My x my recognize me)
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Love the photos, Jenna. And so happy to meet you ‘in person’ 🙂 For the same reason (college professor) I chose a pen name, but by the time I finally got around to writing for publication, I’d retired, so no problem with a photo! Best of luck with the upcoming release. I’m so looking forward to it!
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Fabulous photo shoot! I think that having someone professional do it is always the best (and most fun). It’s wonderful to finally put a face to the friend! I love the one with the sunlight. 🙂
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Thank you, Melissa! I think that one’s my favorite too.
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I never realized I hadn’t seen a picture of you!!! You look great and I like the small town pictures. I am trying to put finishing touches on my new website. Talk about a job!!! Anyway, I have some pictures of me on it as well as the small towns and areas that I used for my fake town, Lafayette Falls. 🙂
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Yes, Patricia, I have been lurking in the shadows for quite a while. 🙂 Thank you so much. Send a link for your website when it’s done! I’d love to visit. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing with us. I always find it interesting to put a face to the authors I follow.
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Me too, Ed. That’s one reason I knew I needed to do this. I know what a lot of my fellow authors look like, so I wanted to reciprocate.
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You are beautiful, Jenna!
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Awww, thank you, Donna!
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Your eyes look amazing. Just like in real life.
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Thank you so much, Hunter! 🙂 You’re a sweetie!
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Fabulous photos. Love the author shot. Tweeted.
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Thank you, Daryl! 🙂
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I love these photos! They’re so you…elegant, refined, lovely, but spproachable.
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Thank you so much, Trish! That is exactly what I strive for, with a touch of the romantic thrown in (flowy shirts and dresses help with that). 🙂
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