Sally Goldenbaum | Photo-phobia

May 11, 2013

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38 comments posted.

Re: Sally Goldenbaum | Photo-phobia

I don't know how I missed your series!! I love reading knitting mysteries, because I am an avid knitter and crocheter!! I tend to gravitate to this type of genre. As for photographs, I don't like to have mine taken, because I tend to be a certain age in my mind, feel a different age, which is younger, in the mirror, and when I see myself in a photo, it's like a bit of a wake-up call, and gets depressing!! I always tell myself that I look like heck, but with stronger language, and stay away from the camera for a while, while re-inventing my look!! lol I think you took wonderful photos, and would never guess that you were a Grandma!! Can't wait to read your books, and Congratulations on your latest book!!
(Peggy Roberson 1:52pm May 11, 2013)

I have to agree with you about photos. I'm never pleased with any of myself. I always seem to find something wrong with them. I only remember one that was taken quickly just to use up the rest of a roll of film one afternoon, and it was one of the best photos ever of me holding my little dog. I looked about 25 lbs. thinner in it, and don't know how that happened. My youngest son liked it so well, he framed it and keeps it on his desk! I enjoy both knitting and crocheting so I know I'd enjoy reading your series very much. The covers are all so colorful, attractive and beautiful! New babies are such a joy for grandparents...my oldest son just had his first...twins, a boy and a girl. He didn't think he'd ever have any. Guess, it's true that good things come to those who wait!
(Linda Luinstra 2:47pm May 11, 2013)

I admit I am the picture taker in my family. I think it's because I really don't see myself as the camera does and I don't want to be forced to see the truth(a mirror can be ignored because it's only a brief look, without my glasses. LOL)I am not a grandmother though I do hope that someday I will have that pleasure and take lots of pictures. I can't knit but I do crochet a mean afghan. Your series is not one I have read but it sounds like one that I would like to read.
(Annetta Sweetko 4:07pm May 11, 2013)

I have always avoided people taking pictures of myself. I have never been photogenic. I still have pictures from my high school senior year pictures and I looked so terrible. It is like the DMV picture: dull and uninteresting.
(Kai Wong 4:10pm May 11, 2013)

I don't like getting my picture taken because I alwys find fault of myself---too fat--wrong color clothing, etc. But I love taking picture in ordr to have memories and look back on events. Fortunately many of my friends love to have their pictures taken
(Shirley Younger 4:39pm May 11, 2013)

Ooooo I don't like pictures taken of me either---but I do like to read this series so keep writing.
(Sue Farrell 5:03pm May 11, 2013)

love the books! I'm always tying to figure out just where the action is taking place - I live not too far away and have relatives who lived in Beverly Cove...I avoid having my picture taken and can't quite understand why one of my sons is so photogenic - what does he do? why does he look so good in pictures? how does he do it? It will always be a mystery!
(Beth Fuller 5:19pm May 11, 2013)

I love that I am not alone! Thank you all for your comments and I can clearly see I
am in wonderful company. And thanks for the nice comments about the seaside
knitters.

And I also love that some of you haven't read the series and may give it a try. Let
me know what you think! Happy May to everyone, and I hope you have a great
summer.
(Sally Goldenbaum 5:22pm May 11, 2013)

I think your picture looks great. Must be nerves boy can I
relate.
(Theresa Norris 6:18pm May 11, 2013)

I love having photos with me in it. Tells me a story of what I have been doing.
(Lisa Fitzgibbons 6:39pm May 11, 2013)

I hate having my picture taken - I think it's because I had so many pictures taken as a child.

Love your books!
(Mary C 6:53pm May 11, 2013)

My husband and I have only had one professional photo taken and it cost
more for touch up than the cost of the pictures. We didn't even have a
photographer at our wedding. I run when I see a camera.
(Susan Falkler 6:59pm May 11, 2013)

That is a great story about your daughter and grandson.
(Rita Wray 7:08pm May 11, 2013)

I don't like having my photograph taken either. I don't know
what I expect to see, but it does not feel like me.
(Mary Preston 8:12pm May 11, 2013)

I hate having my picture taken. I hate really don't like what I see. Your books sound interesting, thanks for a chance to win.
(Linda Hall 8:44pm May 11, 2013)

I can't stand having my picture taken! I try to avoid the camera at all costs. Thanks for the chance to win these books.
(Martha Lawson 9:31pm May 11, 2013)

I DONT LIKE HAVING MY PICTURE TAKEN EITHER. I LIKE COZY MYS. SO I WOULD LOVE TO WIN YOUR BOOKS!
(Shelley Summers 10:33pm May 11, 2013)

I always look so dumb.So I always try to hide behind any another person
(Patricia Kasner 10:41pm May 11, 2013)

You all are great. I laughed and commiserated and was so happy to have you all
visit. I hope a copy of the seaside knitters mysteries will be going your way soon.
It's been a fun time being with you. Thanks!
(Sally Goldenbaum 11:10pm May 11, 2013)

i do not like pictures taken of me either..alway stay in the background ..love to win
(Kimberly Hoefs 11:41pm May 11, 2013)

i dont like having my photo taken but decided to have a
family picture done for the first time my oldest daughter is
14 and my youngest is 9 so i wanted to do it
(Denise Smith 12:40pm May 12, 2013)

I am always the picture taker so have very few pics. I love taking pics of my kids and dogs so there are tons of those
(Darci Paice 1:43am May 12, 2013)

I am always taking pictures of the family, especially the grandchildren! Thanks!!
(Bonnie Capuano 7:20am May 12, 2013)

I usually am the picture taker so I don't have a lot of pictures of myself.
(Mary Smith 8:50am May 12, 2013)

What gorgeous colourful covers! And I love the cat.
I enjoyed reading your story about the photos and it shows how good graphic artists are today.
(Clare O'Beara 9:14am May 12, 2013)

Somehow I have missed these but they sure look like they need to be on my to be read list. I love the covers.
(Cathy Thomas 9:15am May 12, 2013)

My mom feels the same way!
(May Pau 9:33am May 12, 2013)

I've never liked having my picture taken
(Sandy Giden 11:20am May 12, 2013)

Photographs are precious for family and to be treasured.
(Sharon Berger 11:27am May 12, 2013)

Hard to understand how I have not ever heard of your Seaside books but now that I have come back to the hobby of knitting for my grandchildren, I know these are going to be books that I will love. I am a person who lives with a camera with her at all time; photos are my way to relive each and every family time and event. I love viewing my photos; it makes you realize how fast time does go when your children seem to go from birth to 40 years old in what seems like a few years not forty. Now our grandkids are enjoying their parents photos of their youth, so I know how much that means to all of us. Can't wait to read your books, so that does mean a few of them as I always start with book 1 in every series that I read. Thank you for the lovely giveaway today.
Have a great Mother's Day.
Cynthia in MA
(Cynthia Blain 1:11pm May 12, 2013)

I feel the same way, I don't like having my picture taken.
(Aimee Robison 2:47pm May 12, 2013)

I hate having my picture taken, but a good photographer
helps. One came into the place I worked and gave us a free
picture (hoping we'd buy the special frame since it was
mounted like canvas or a complete package). I did buy the
frame for $15.00. My sister's boyfriend asked about her
sister asking who she was, he didn't even recognize me. Was
that a good or bad thing?!?

I just recently read about you, probably on Cozy Mysteries
Blog and now have your first book on my TBR pile.
(Anne Muller 3:47pm May 12, 2013)

This sounds really good thanks for the review!
Penney
(Penney Wilfort 3:59pm May 12, 2013)

Being captured in photo form while in a moment of true joy is
something special.
(G. Bisbjerg 4:12pm May 12, 2013)

Would love to read your book. I am a knitter and a reader...two of my favorite
things to do. So glad for the info...thanks.
(Jackie Wisherd 4:27pm May 12, 2013)

I really love cozy mysteries. Your books sound like fun! Happy Mother's Day!
(Molly Wilsbacher 5:14pm May 12, 2013)

Enjoyed reading about the ordeal you went through having your picture taken, I can really relate.
(Sheila True 10:29pm May 12, 2013)

A good photographer tries, most people point an shoot--no
effort to take a great photo.
(Denise Holcomb 10:29pm May 13, 2013)

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