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Odd Marketing Effort Pays Off for Julie Freestone

October 15, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA author Julie Freestone and her husband and co-author Rudi Raab use printed postcards to promote their Stumbling Stone novel.  At the recent Jewish Film Festival, they distributed a promo piece after the movie Nazi Legacy.  Although their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Promotion, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Jewish Film Festival, Julie Freestone, Rudi Raab, Stumbling Stone

Wasted Author Tour Comes to Copperfields in San Rafael on October 17

October 11, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

I will be reading from Wasted, my “green noir” mystery set in the Berkeley recycling world, at Copperfield’s Books in San Rafael on Saturday, October 17 at 7pm. Please join me for what I promise will be a fun and stimulating evening. In Wasted, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Book Signings, independent bookstores, marketing, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Berkeley Ecology Center, Bones in the Wash, Copperfield's, John Byrne Barry, Wasted

Woody Weingarten to Speak at Benefit Event for Zero Breast Cancer

October 11, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

At long last I’ve worked my way out of the primordial slime that encases a novice book author and climbed into a world of public appearances. Next up, I will be the prime speaker at a charity event that will benefit Zero Breast Cancer, a San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Book Signings, marketing, Networking, publicity, Radio or TV Interview, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: "Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his partner's breast cancer.", Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cavallo Point, Make a Point for Good, Mosaic, Rose Barlow, Woody Weingarten, Zero Breast Cancer

Many Appearances Coming Up for Author Julie Freestone

October 1, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

After a successful event in Minden, NV, BAIPA member Julie Freestone and her husband have several more events closer to home in the next few months: October 11:  Kol Hadash at the Albany Community Center, Marin Ave. at 11:30am. November 6: Great Good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Book Signings, independent bookstores, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Julie Freestone, Stumbling Stone

Gael Chandler to Speak About Her Book at Book Passage

October 1, 2015 by Lily O'Brien

Hollywood film editor, author, educator and BAIPA member Gael Chandler will be talking about her book, Chronicles of Old San Francisco, on Saturday, October 10, 7pm, at Book Passage in Corte Madera. She will also run the trailer she created for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Book Signings, independent bookstores, marketing, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Book Passage, Chronicles of Old San Francisco, Gayle Chandler

Lee Foster Speaking about Indie Publishing on Saturday, October 3 in San Francisco

October 1, 2015 by Lily O'Brien

Celebrated author and BAIPA member, Lee Foster will be the lead speaker this coming Saturday, October 3, 10:30am, at the San Francisco Bookbinders Museum.  Lee has published 14 books, ten with major national publishers and his latest four through his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, marketing, other events, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: ASJA, Lee Foster

Tim Jollimore's book named Pick of the Week

September 16, 2015 by Lily O'Brien

CONGRATS TIM! Tim Jollymore's latest novel, "Observation Hill," a novel of class and murder has been called "exquisite" and named THE PICK OF THE WEEK by Mary Ann Grossman of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. See the review at PIONEER PRESS. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Promotion, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

John Byrne Barry Interviews Gael Chandler

September 13, 2015 by John Byrne Barry

Walking the Historic Streets of San Francisco After 30 years in Los Angeles working as a film editor, teacher, and author of three books on editing, Gael Chandler returned to the Bay Area, where she wrote "Chronicles of Old San Francisco," a history … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, interview, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Chronicles of Old San Francisco, Gael Chandler, John Byrne Barry

Woody Weingarten to Sign Books at Fundraiser for Cancer Foundation

September 13, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

A September 19 family-style San Rafael barbecue and music festival that spotlights Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh will benefit cancer care. At the event, I will sell copies of my VitalityPress book, "Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, marketing, other events, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: breast cancer, CPMC Foundation, Phil Lesh, Rollercoaster, Terrapin Crossroads, Woody Weingarten

Authors Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab to be Interviewed on VoiceAmerica

September 13, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Julie Freestone and her co-author Rudi Raab will be interviewed on VoiceAmerica radio network on the program Good Grief, this Wednesday, September 16 at 1:30pm. Host Cheryl Jones will talk to them about their historical novel "Stumbling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, publicity, Radio or TV Interview, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Cheryl Jones, Good Grief, Julie Freestone, Rudi Raab, Stumbling Stone, VoiceAmerica

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Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices

Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA continues to meet via ZOOM ONLY. However, we held a very successful HYBRID meeting on May 6. The board is in discussion about future events like that one, and we will get the word out as soon as decisions are made. Even when we decide to resume regular in-person events, we will continue the Zoom option. We are implementing all the recommended precautionary measures to keep our meetings private and safe for all participants. All members and visitors who register in advance will receive a link to attend via Zoom video conferencing. On the … More

Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. However, members must log in to get a discounted ticket for workshops. 

Upcoming Events

  • Workshop: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
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    • June 17 Audiobook Results workshop with Becky Parker Geist
       June 17, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • What's happening in Indie Publishing?
    • Andrea Fleck-Nisbet on Current Trends & Challenges for Author Publishers
       September 9, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm

BAIPA Monthly Meetings

IMPORTANT
BAIPA is now meeting on the first Saturday of every month via Zoom only for now. In general, if the first Saturday falls on a holiday or holiday weekend, we will meet on the second Saturday.

We are also having workshops on the third Saturday of every month (also via Zoom only for now. In general, if the regular monthly meeting moves to the second Saturday, then the workshop will be two weeks later.

Future Events

  • May 6th: HYBRID EVENT (In-person in Novato, CA + Zoom, followed by MEMBERS ONLY in-person celebration party) What every author needs to know about Amazon NOW with Ruth Schwartz of Wonderlady Books
  • June 3rd: Becky Parker Geist on the latest trends in audiobooks
  • June 17th: WORKSHOP with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • July 8th: Patti Thorn of @BlueInk Review shares how to get #book reviews that count to enhance your #book marketing efforts. NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • August events TBD
  • September 9th: Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association on the latest trends in indie publishing.NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • October 7th: Melody Owen speaking on how to partner with podcasters to build your following and sell more books.

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