BAIPA board member John Byrne Barry’s post, “Is a Book Tour Worth the Trouble?” was featured this week in BookWorks, a community for self-publishing authors and the professionals who serve them. It was the inaugural post for BookWorks’ new feature, “Notes from the Field,” where members share their adventures in self-publishing. The post chronicled the nitty gritty of the “Wasted Author Tour” in support of Barry’s second book, Wasted, a “green noir” mystery set in the Berkeley recycling world.
“Is a book tour worth the trouble? My accountant would say no. I say yes.” See more here.
Earlier in June, Barry’s novel, Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher, set during the 2008 presidential campaign in New Mexico, was the featured “Book of the Week.”
Bones in the Wash was the winner of the BAIPA Best Book in 2015. In honor of the election season, the eBook is free, while supplies last.
(Note: An earlier version of the book tour post was published here in the BAIPA blog.)
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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
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