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As someone working on her first novel (at age 47!), I love this. Super inspiring and great advice. Your photos are beautiful!

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I love that you are working on a novel! Good luck! Enjoy the journey haha :) and thank you ✨☺️

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It's stressful to think about having author photos taken but this is sage advice!

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Thank you! Im happy it turned out to be fun!

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Love this

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Fellow fan of Chelsea B. here (as well as the specific post youre referring to); in fact, I subscribed to your Substack after attending the recent Write or Die virtual event you hosted her for (which I loved & got a ton out of!). I love this behind-the-scenes peek at your author photo inspo & experience and, esp as someone who feels similarly shy & awkward in front of a camera, I really appreciate you sharing this!! 😊

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I'm so glad you attended! I loved that event <3 Chelsea always has the best advice for writers. Thank you for reading!!

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Yes girl, take yourself seriously! I love it! I'm getting some photos done soon too and this SPOKE TO ME!

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Thats so exciting!! Can't wait to see them!

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I’m nervous, naturally, so I’m grateful for your post! I’ll obv share them when they’re ready!

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Omg the baby Kailey photos!!

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Congrats! 🍾 glad you were able to celebrate yourself with some awesome photos :)

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💕💕

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You're very beautiful so it's kind of hard to muck it up.

Good luck with the book.

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Kailey!! these turned out so beautiful. The perfect mix of 'moody' but totally author-y and book jacket ready!! I'm so happy my post inspired you in some way. Just beautiful!!

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Thank you, Chelsea! <3 Seriously loved that post so much.

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Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! What a treasure to have these photos! I would never guess you felt shy about being photographed. You look so serene and confident in every shot! LOVE.

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