Hi. I’m Judith Briles, aka The Book Shepherd, and I’m looking forward to meeting all of you on Saturday, June 14. I’ll be bringing more to BAIPA than introducing the Author and Book GamePlan, How to Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Publishing, the … [Read more...]
From Pen To Published – Redwood Writers Conference
Redwood Writers invites you to journey “From Pen to Published!” at all-day event, Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Bertolini Student Center of Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Morning Keynote … [Read more...]
"A Pie for a Pig" Featured at Sun Gallery in Hayward
"A Pie for a Pig," a children's picture book written by BAIPA member Susan Pace-Koch, has been selected to be in the 25th Annual Children's Book Illustrator Exhibit from February 7 - April 7, 2014, at the Sun Gallery in Hayward. Illustrations from … [Read more...]
Help Your Book Succeed in the Marketplace
It's a given: you want your book to succeed in the marketplace. Then get the edge on success, and get it right the first time! Come to BAIPA Saturday, Marh 14th. Amy Collins, founder of New York's New Shelves Books, the fastest-growing book … [Read more...]
Brian Jud to Speak on January 11 – Selling Books to Non-Bookstore Buyers
By Linda Jay Geldens Come join BAIPA at our new meeting place, The Key Room in Novato (directions and map in another article), on Saturday, January 11, to hear Brian Jud speak. Topic: How to Sell Books in Large, Non-Returnable … [Read more...]
2014 Redwood Writers' Conference
by Sandy Baker Conference Co-chair and VP, Redwood Writers Want to write? Want to publish? Find out much of what you need to know at next year’s Redwood Writers' Conference! Early Bird registration and the prose and poetry contest deadlines are … [Read more...]
"Autographed by the Author" Stickers
Here's a tip to BAIPA authors from BAIPA member Sandy Baker: I just purchased 1,000 gold 3/4" "Autographed by the Author" stickers from http://autographedbytheauthor.com. They were $29.75 plus shipping. There are other styles, sizes, and texts … [Read more...]
Pat Taylor — From Neurosurgeon to Fantasy Writer
Spotlight on BAIPA Members - By Linda Jay Geldens Pat Taylor is a retired neurosurgeon-turned-fantasy writer. His latest book, The Martian Pendant, is an intriguing mix of Neanderthals, Martians who landed in Africa in a spaceship eons ago, a … [Read more...]
Mani Feniger Reads from Her Book in Leipzig, Germany
I smiled at the rows of strangers waiting patiently in the Leipzig City Library. Only a few were visitors to the German city where my mother was born and left in 1936 to escape the Nazi regime. Most of those attending were contemporary Leipzig … [Read more...]
Alicia Young Wins Award for Debut Book at 2013 New York Book Festival
BAIPA member Alicia Young’s debut book, The Savvy Girl’s Guide to Grace: small touches with big impact – at home, work & in love has just won the 2013 New York Book Festival Prize for best new How-to/Self- Help book. This is a gentle … [Read more...]