At the August 2 Media Mixer in San Rafael filmmaker and author Barbara McVeigh, member of BAIPA as well as Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM), will read from her memoir, Redemption, How Ronald Reagan Nearly Ruined My Life.
Her book recounts the personal family story about how after 35 years of anger toward her father for striking against President Ronald Reagan in the 1981 PATCO strike, an act that labeled her father a federal criminal, she’s learned why her father and the 13,000 union members of 1981 should be considered heroes in America today.
Barbara will also show 30 minutes of the film The Road Not Taken by Swiss filmmakers Christina Hemauer and Roman Keller and talk about President Jimmy Carter’s wisdom, as we now understand his vision on energy policies and environmental responsibility at the most critical time of our global humanity. And she will talk about the methods of propaganda used by the so-called “hero” of the Republican Party, who led our country, if not planet, to a very dark road.
Ronald Reagan didn’t just nearly ruin her life . . . he’s nearly ruined all of our lives.
The mixer is August 2, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at 819 A Street in San Rafael. Seating is limited, so please make a reservation at marinartists@hotmail.com with your name and email.
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One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.