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The Real Life of “Selfies” (Self-Publishers)—Five BAIPA Members, from First-timers to Pros—Tell Their Stories

April 15, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

Just HOW do you do it . . . get from manuscript to marketplace? Find out at the next BAIPA meeting  on June 13 from 9am to 4pm. Morning Session In the morning program, you will hear the travels, travails, and tips from a panel of fellow BAIPA members … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Book Success Stories

BAIPA Member Woody Weingarten Wants your Feedback

March 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

  Dear BAIPA members and friends of the organization, The latest Big Deal on my unhurried path to best-sellerdom is what I’ve come to describe as “a new, non-slick, imperfectly human, honest 30-minute podcast of a San Francisco-based interview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Janet Gallin, KCBS, Love Letters Live, Woody Weingarten

Girl Behind the Door Wins IBPA 2015 Silver Award

March 27, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member John Brooks has announced that his book, The Girl Behind The Door has won the IBPA 2015 Silver Award in the Parenting and Children category. The book is among four finalists competing for the IBPA 2015 Gold Award; John and Erika Brooks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, BAIPA News, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Girl Behind the Door, IBPA Silver Award, John Brooks

Joel Blackwell One of 40 Authors to be Featured in Sacramento

March 22, 2015 by Ruth Schwartz

Joel Blackwell

BAIPA member Joel Blackwell has been accepted as one of 40 authors to discuss his book and display it at the Sacramento Public Library Book Festival Sunday April 12. Go here for Local Author Festival Info. His book, published in February 2015, is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Promotion, libraries, marketing, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

Viva Volunteers! 17 Sign Up at January 10 Meeting

January 29, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

Our request for volunteers at the January 10 meeting resulted in a grand total of 17 people who signed up to be considered as Board or committee members. The Board is now in the process of contacting and interviewing the potential volunteers, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

Sharing the Pain of Birthing a Book

July 21, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

Lordy, I swear it was easier giving birth to my children than birthing a book. Last September a voice inside me told me to record an audio of some passages from a family memoir I wrote ten years ago. After one editor, an illustrator, a book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

"Acoustic Stories: Pickin' for the Prez and Other Unamplified Tales" Wins Foreword Reviews Award

July 3, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Bill Amatneek's book, "Acoustic Stories: Pickin' for the Prez and Other Unamplified Tales," has been announced as a 2013 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year award winner in the category of Performing Arts & Music. See … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

New Member, New Book: My Amazing Day

May 1, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

New BAIPA member Karin Fisher-Golton has written a new book, My Amazing Day: A Celebration of Wonder and Gratitude.  She says: Here is a review I wanted to share with BAIPA members--both because I am very pleased and honored by what the reviewer saw … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

Love Comes At Twilight Is Published

April 11, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

Love Comes at Twilight: A Love Story for Seniors is based on my experience of playing bridge on the Internet, meeting a man (now 82), beginning a correspondence with him, and, after two years of courtship, yearning to meet him in person. The novel is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

Honey Bee Book Causes Buzz

April 10, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

A book that I edited, Hives in the City: Keeping Honey Bees Alive in an Urban World by environmental journalist Alison Gillespie, is now available in paperback and e-book. The publisher is Croydon Hill, Silver Spring, Maryland. The website is … [Read more...]

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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

  • Audiobooks: From Pre-Production to Distribution
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    • Audiobooks: From Pre-Production to Distribution
       June 3, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • 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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