About John Byrne Barry

John Byrne Barry is author of three "page-turners with a conscience" — When I Killed My Father: An Assisted Suicide Family Thriller, Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher, and Wasted, a "green noir" mystery set in the Berkeley recycling world. He's also an actor, bicycle tour leader, and crossing guard. He lives in Mill Valley.

Why I Wrote an Assisted Suicide Family Thriller + Upcoming Book Launch Events

October 19, 2019 by John Byrne Barry

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my third novel — When I Killed My Father: An Assisted Suicide Family Thriller — and I invite you to my upcoming book launches in Berkeley (October 26, 3 pm at Mo’Joe Cafe), Mill Valley (November 2, 3 pm at the … [Read more...]

Desperately Seeking Volunteer to Drive BAIPA Materials to and from July 13 Meeting

July 7, 2019 by John Byrne Barry

Becky Parker Geist, our fearless and charming president, will be away for our July 13 meeting and we've lined up backups for MC and video recording, but we still need someone who can go by our storage locker in San Rafael and bring the six or seven … [Read more...]

After those already posted on this site

December Event: Cover design with David Kudler, our annual cover contest AND our holiday party, which will be at a fun, local restaurant this year (no-host).

In 2020, program topics through April include:

Video for Authors
Literary Law with Kelley Way
Podcasting for Authors
Social Media Day with a morning presentation on Social Media for Authors by the folks from Word Mice and then an afternoon workshop with Cat Smith on Instagram for Authors.

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