About 40 BAIPA members and friends gathered in person on December 7 at the Key Room in Novato for our second hybrid in-real-life/online meeting of 2024. There were another fifteen or so who joined us online. We could not have done it without the help of more than a dozen volunteers.
Thanks to Lynn Fraley, Tricia Sullivan, Pam Fenner, Carol Jacobson, Judy Baker, Steve Rustad, Becky Parker Geist, Christina Gerber, Bob Heyman, David Kudler, Charylu Roberts, Carolyn CJ Jones, Val Sherer, Carol Sheldon, Ruth Schwartz, and Sandra McGee.
Special thanks to Lynn Fraley for coordinating with the venue, Tricia Sullivan for helping me coordinate volunteers, Pam Fenner and Carol Jacobson for managing and troubleshooting zoom (which is more complicated when we’re also meeting in person), and Steve Rustad for taking photographs. And of course, Becky Parker Geist for being master of ceremonies.
Also, speaking for myself and others, it was great to see old friends and new in person.
Here are some of Steve’s photos from the meeting.
Nita Winter
John Cammidge
Charylu Roberts and Ruth Schwartz
Charylu Roberts and Pamela Blair
Pam Mirabella, Judy Baker, and Nancy Martin
Becky Parker Geist
Christina Gerber
Val Sherer
Barbara Hyde
Ruth Schwartz
David Kudler
Lynn Fraley
Rosina Wilson
Charylu Roberts
Frances Rivetti
Rebecca Van Horn
Tricia Sullivan and Carol Sheldon
Mike Mirabella
Kelley Way
Judy Baker
Mike Van Horn
John Byrne Barry
Pamela Blair
Joe Sinclair
David Herzel
Author
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.