So Why Can't I have Pictures?

I decided it is my book, I am setting it up and publishing it on Amazon, so if I want to take the time to draw a few images, then I will!  I also decided that I shall make some of the drawings and formate them so that they can be downloaded and used as little note cards which I will add as a bonus to anyone who signs up when I get the mailing list figured out.

This particular drawing is one of the main character's home...it is not a real place however and is a composite of the descriptive features I had going through my mind's eye at the time of writing it.  Very similar to places I have known as a child.  I have not decided if I will edit my drawings so they are more blank and white with few gray values.  I shall have to think about that.  Originally I intended pen and ink and may end up doing that anyhow.  These are fun for me to do so I have no problem doing them.  

I was reminded at one time when photos and images in books were just coming out in printing, they were all confined to the middle of the book.  I am not sure where mine will be.  If they turn out to be easy to do and don't add to the printing cost will be the deciding factors.  I will figure all that out when I get to that stage.  When I know more, I will pass it on.  For now, this is how it stands.  

I shall have street scenes of Bridgewater where the story takes place, as well as individual houses however I shall be researching to see if there are any copyright issues even though they are taken from my own photos.  I know if I use a person's image, then I have to have the perosn sign a form unless it is for documentary purposes but this is not going to be the case since I won't do any people!  I doubt there will be any issue however these days, always best to research and find out.  Don't make the mistake I once did and asked, but it was the wrong person who answered and knew NOTHING and wasted a ton of my time!  Never again!

So to be clear:  JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS POSTED ON THE INTERNET FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE, DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO COPY IT.  You would think you would, however that is NOT the case unless it is posted as free to use!  Crazy but true!

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