John Brooks will read from his book, The Girl Behind The Door, at the Marin County Library, Fairfax Branch Thursday Nov. 6, 2014 at 7 p.m., located at 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. right across from St Rita’s church.Then, in 2008, his life collapsed with the loss of Casey, his adopted daughter. One year later, his division at Wells Fargo Bank was axed, a victim of the financial meltdown and onset of the Great Recession.
He turned to writing, advocacy (for a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge) and working with teens, bringing awareness to mental health issues that increasingly affect kids as young as middle school.
‘The Girl Behind The Door’ details his search for answers to Casey’s suicide.
Authors
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, currently, members get in free for all workshops and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.