Since Rudi Raab and I published our novel Stumbling Stone last June, one hidden benefit has been the wonderful people we’ve met — especially other self-published authors who have shared their experiences with us. We met some through BAIPA and others … [Read more...]
Author's Open Mics Coming Up
Want to practice reading your book for an audience? Or maybe reciting some poetry? Get some good practice at the upcoming events below. POETRY FARM - Led by Eric Baxter - Second Wednesday of the Month, 7-9pm at Dr. Insomniac's Coffee Shop, 800 … [Read more...]
Julie Freestone Shares New Website for Marketing
Before Rudi Raab and I published our historical novel Stumbling Stone, we launched a website, stumbling-stone.com. It’s been a great place to post photos and other material that was the basis for our mystery/romance novel. Recently I’ve been … [Read more...]
Mining Minnesota for Stories, an Interview with Author Tim Jollymore
[BAIPA member John Byrne Barry continues his series of BAIPA authors interviewing BAIPA authors.] Tim Jollymore, a former English teacher in Oakland, who grew up in northern Minnesota, has written and published two novels, Listener in the Snow, set … [Read more...]
David Taylor Johannesen's Book, "Falcons and Seagulls, a Utah Tale" is Newly Published
BAIPA member David Taylor Johannesen has a newly published book, "Falcons and Seagulls, a Utah Tale" which is on the shelves at bookstores in Palo Alto and Menlo Park and the East Coast. He says he has found it crucial to develop social media skills … [Read more...]
BAIPA Author Interviews, Take 2
Since we’re only halfway through January, I’m still pretending I’m going to follow through on all my New Year’s resolutions, one of which is to jumpstart the BAIPA authors-interviewing-authors extravaganza. Here’s our vision. Sometime later this … [Read more...]
[Past Event]Editors Panel at the December Meeting
Seasons Greetings BAIPA Members We hope you enjoyed the Editors Panel at our December meeting, and the holiday party afterwards. It's always nice to get together with fellow BAIPA members and do some networking, eating and drinking—and even Christmas … [Read more...]
(Past Event) Learn What Editors Do at the December BAIPA Meeting
Are You Ready for Prime-time? If you’re one of the many writers in our group, how would you answer this question: “When is your work finished?” If you are a poet, chances are the answer is “Never!” But if your writing is prose, then you know you … [Read more...]
Books & Booze/Book Promotion Forum Hosting Holiday Party
Happy Holidays! Join them for a night of books, booze, and schmooze! Raise a glass of holiday cheer with your fellow Bay Area publishing professionals and toast to the fact that we are all still here! Engage in scintillating conversation (otherwise … [Read more...]
BAIPA Member Lee Foster Reflects on Our Indie Publishing Innovations
Wondering where the independent publishing revolution is headed in the new year of 2016? Longtime BAIPA member Lee Foster has written an intriguing post on his website, describing many aspects of this revolution in publishing that have occurred here … [Read more...]