A few weeks ago, I came back from IBPA’s Publishing University in Portland, with several innovative ideas about improving and enhancing my “professionalism” as a fiction author. Apparently, this in turn opened up my psyche to the Cosmos, to receive … [Read more...]
Travel Author Turns Book Content Into App
Could the content of your BAIPA book appear as an “app”? The answer is “maybe.” It’s worth looking at the categories of apps in the Apple iTunes App store. There might be more possibilities than you think. An app is book content enhanced by … [Read more...]
Earth Day Special for ‘Green Noir’ Recycling Mystery
To honor Earth Day, I’m practically giving away Wasted, my “green noir” mystery set in the Berkeley recycling world — $0.99 for the e-book, and $10.23 for the paperback. Until May 1. Wasted is not just another trashy mystery — it explores rich … [Read more...]
Building a Self-Promotion Author Platform April 22 in Santa Rosa
Two Bay Area book marketing experts, Judy Baker and Judy Reyes, both active leaders of BAIPA, will present their new workshop, “Building Your Self-Promotion Platform: From Strategy to Action Steps for Independent Authors,” on April 22 in Santa Rosa, … [Read more...]
Reflections on Fortune Cookie Prophecies and Saint Prayer Cards: ‘My Life is About to Change’
Three years ago I stood in front of my friend’s mirror that was decorated with fortune cookie prophecies and saint prayer cards of Santa Barbara. I looked at myself straight in the eyes and said, “Barbara, your life is about to change!” And it … [Read more...]
A Series of Unfortunate Events and the Publication of ‘Sarah’s Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness’
My first novel, inspired by my grandparents’ lives as Western pioneers, was published in January 2017 through Createspace. Recently, I also have published via Kindle and Ingram Spark (POD and e-books). Here’s the link to purchase the print book … [Read more...]
Gloria Dunn-Violin Book Launch at Book Passage — Revivement: Having a Life After Making a Living
Join us at Book Passage in Corte Madera to launch Gloria Dunn-Violin’s new book, Revivement: Having a Life After Making a Living on March 24 at 7 p.m. Gloria has coined a new word and a new philosophy for your second half of life transforming … [Read more...]
Super Fans — It’s Not a Numbers Game, It’s Engagement
Here's a very brief takeaway from Saturday's BAIPA presentation by Penny Sansevieri, "Super Fans — The Secrets to Selling More Books." It's not a numbers game, it's an engagement game. Building a base of 100 to 1,000 super fans, those who will … [Read more...]
JoAnn Smith Ainsworth‘s Expect Deception on Sale for 99 Cents
JoAnn Smith Ainsworth‘s paranormal suspense ebook, Expect Deception is on sale from March 6-10 for 99 cents. Expect Deception, a 2016 Best Book Award finalist in Mystery/Suspense, is about the U.S. government recruiting psychics to find Nazi spies … [Read more...]
Andy Hyman Book Signing at SF Vintners Market March 11, 12
Author Andy Hyman will be signing his book, Snob Free Wine Tasting Companion, Wine Smart in a Day, Napa & Sonoma Edition, at the WhichWinery booth at the upcoming SF Vintners Market, March 11 and 12 at Fort Mason. Hyman, as a tour guide for … [Read more...]
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