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About Tamara Shiloh

Tamara is rewriting and updating her children’s book series on African American inventors and scientists. The five book series, Just Imagine…What if there were no Black People in the World is about African American inventors, scientists and other notable Black people in history. Book (1) Jaxon’s Magical Journey with Black Inventors and Scientists, (2) Marvin and Melvin’s Trip Downtown, (3) Let’s Hear it for the Girls, (4) Marvin and Faja’s Trip to NASA and (5) Marvin Meets Deadwood Dick. She has also written a book about Kwanza, Juneteenth and a short list of African American Firsts. She also does speaking engagements on the importance of teaching Black History all year.

Her other writing experience includes owner/editor-in-chief of Desert Diamonds Magazine, highlighting the accomplishments of minority women in Nevada, assisted with the creation, design and writing of a Los Angeles based, herbal magazine entitled Herbal Essence; editorial contribution to Homes of Color; editor and chief of Black Insight Magazine, the first digital, interactive magazine for and about African Americans. She wrote bios and profiles for sports figures for the now-defunct PublicFigure.com; created newsletters for various businesses and organizations and her own Las Vegas community newsletter, Tween Time News, a monthly publication highlighting music entertainment in the various venues of Las Vegas.

She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Bay Area Independent Book Publishers Association (BAIPA), Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Point Richmond Business Association, National Professional Women’s Network, Bay Area Consultants Network, Redwood Writers Club, Independent Book Publishers Association (IPBA) and California Writer’s Club-Berkeley & Marin.

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Claudia Chapline Gallery Celebrates 30th Anniversary

March 18, 2017 by Tamara Shiloh

Border Crossing

We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of my Stinson Beach Gallery. The gallery has shown the art of over 500 artists. We frequently host benefits for West Marin nonprofits such as the Bolinas Museum, KWMR, West Marin Senior Services, Bolinas Lagoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Blog Article, Book Events Tagged With: Claudia Chapline, haiku, poetry

Redwood Writers Academy Features Three BAIPA Workshop Leaders

March 4, 2017 by Tamara Shiloh

  I am the chair for the 2017 Redwood Writers Academy — a series of three workshops open to members and non-members. Two of the three workshops are led by BAIPA board members. David Kudler, vice chair of the BAIPA board, is presenting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, publicity Tagged With: Redwood Writers

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Welcome to BAIPA

With COVID-19 teaching us all how to function remotely, BAIPA will meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. (Even when we decide to resume in-person events, we will continue the Zoom option.) We are implementing all the recommended precautionary measures to keep our meetings private and safe for all participants. All members and visitors who register in advance will receive a link to attend via Zoom video conferencing. On the Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and password out to members and to non-members … More

Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. However, members must log in to get a discounted ticket for workshops. 

Upcoming Events

  • CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers
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    • Dr. Judith Briles on how to use CrowdFunding to raise money to create your book
      July 9, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Email Marketing Success
    Email Marketing Success | Pexels
    • Pauline Wiles on Email Marketing Success for Authors
      August 6, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • The Three Step Formula for Building an Author Platform
    • Fauzia Burke shares the Three Step Formula for Building an Author Platform
      November 5, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm

BAIPA Monthly Meetings

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BAIPA is now meeting on the first Saturday of every month via Zoom only for now. In general, if the first Saturday falls on a holiday or holiday weekend, we will meet on the second Saturday.

We are also having workshops on the third Saturday of every month (also via Zoom only for now. In general, if the regular monthly meeting moves to the second Saturday, then the workshop will be two weeks later.

Future Events

  • July 9th: CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers with Dr. Judith Briles
  • July 23rd: Workshop: How to Creat a Million Dollar Speech with Dr.Judith Briles
  • August 6th: Email Marketing Success with Pauline Wiles
  • August 20th: Workshop: IngramSpark Best Practices & Tips with Ruth Schwartz
  • October events TBD
  • November 5th: Building an Author Platform with Fauzia Burke
  • December 3rd: Annual Cover Design Event

More exciting speakers and topics coming in the rest of 2022!

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