This one-week trip in early August was both a sentimental journey to my childhood ranch in northwest Wyoming (the setting for my debut novel, Hardpan) and book tour of indie bookstores in the state. … [Read more...]
David Kudler to Read from his Book, Risuko at Left Coast Writers Monthly Salon
On Monday, October 3, author/publisher David Kudler will read from his new teen novel Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale at the Left Coast Writers monthly salon. In addition to sharing sections of the book, he will discuss the process of publishing his first … [Read more...]
Two Upcoming Events for JoAnn Smith Ainsworth
Join BAIPA member and author JoAnn Smith Ainsworth at a couple of events BARNES & N0BLE proudly presents a Mystery Authors Panel on Saturday, September 24, 2016, 1-3pm. Join them for lively and informative conversation with these … [Read more...]
Book-Browsing Adventures
BOOK-BROWSING ADVENTURES by Dawn Marie Carlson While on a recent bookstore expedition at Copperfield’s in Novato, I uncovered this gem, Good Prose – The Art of Nonfiction – Stories and advice from a lifetime of writing and editing. The authors … [Read more...]
“So When Is it Enough?” asks Julie Freestone, about Touring and Promoting Your Book
When we published our book Stumbling Stone in June 2015, Rudi and I agreed that we’d give it a year, during which we hoped we’d have an adventure and sell some modest number of books. When June 2016 rolled around, we began telling people we were … [Read more...]
Independent Bookstores Making a Comeback
BAIPA board member Judy Baker found this recent article in the Index-Tribune about independent bookstores. Enjoy! The worst is over for independent bookstores Lorna Sheridan INDEX-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER | August 18, 2016 Perched atop the Chamber … [Read more...]
Music and Mystery: Giving Voice to Victims of the Nazis
BAIPA member Julie Freestone and her co-author Rudi Raab will be participating in an unusual event for their novel Stumbling Stone. They will join another German-Jewish couple, musicians Rebecca Rust, cello, and Friedrich Edelmann, bassoon, the San … [Read more...]
Arlene Miller to Conduct a Grammar Workshop at Copperfield's
GRAMMAR WORKSHOP WITH ARLENE MILLER | Copperfield’s Books Inc. Arlene Miller, "The Grammar Diva," will be conducting a grammar workshop at Copperfield's Books in Petaluma. The workshop, which is also the launch of Miller's newest book, the second … [Read more...]
Sharon Cooper to Hold Meet and Greet At Petaluma Copperfield’s
BAIPA member Sharon Cooper, a former gymnastics teacher in Petaluma, has written and illustrated her first book, a whimsical children’s tale about gymnastics called Gymnastics Day with Silly Sammy. On Saturday, August 20, from 1:30-3:30pm, Sharon … [Read more...]
Hot August Nights Author Readings
Support your local authors and your indie bookstores! Come to Hot Summer Nights, a series of readings sponsored by Redwood Writers, on Tuesday evening, July 19 at 7 p.m. sharp. BAIPA members Arlene Miller (The Grammar Diva) and Marilyn Lanier will be … [Read more...]