[This is the first of four excerpts from Jonathan R. Husband's essay about his publishing experiences as a first-time indie author, written for the benefit of other BAIPA authors. In BAIPA, he is known as John Cammidge. -- BAIPA blog editor, Linda … [Read more...]
New book about Obamacare and the Tea Party
The Midnight Stranglers: Obamacare, The Tea Party, and a Sleep Apneac's Fight Against the U.S. Healthcare System, which was self-published in the first week of the new year, is a product of three BAIPA members: Author Aiden Hill, Editor David Colin … [Read more...]
Wellness Warrior Fundraiser for Judy Baker
Help save a life. Please join us for an afternoon of food, drink, music, a silent auction, friendship, and fun. Support Wellness Warrior, Judy Baker, as she conquers peritoneal cancer. Proceeds will help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses that are … [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...]
Linda Jay Speaks about Book Jacket Copy at SF Meetup
Effective, compelling book jacket copy can make the critical difference between a potential reader being intrigued enough to buy your book -- or not. Linda Jay, BAIPA's Communications Coordinator, will speak about How to Write Book Jacket Copy at … [Read more...]
Arlene Miller, Grammar Diva, Has Announcements
Big things are happening at bigwords101, Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva, announces. First, she has a new e-book, currently available only on Kindle for $2.99. It is called The Great Grammar Cheat Sheet: 50 Grammar, Punctuation, Writing, and … [Read more...]
Gordon Burgett — Three Appearances Coming Up
Gordon Burgett Presents Workshop at SRJC Gordon Burgett, BAIPA member, will present a four-hour workshop, “Creating Travel Articles and Video Tours That Sell,” at Santa Rosa Junior College campus (1520 Emeritus Hall) on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1-5 … [Read more...]
Lee Foster Speaks at Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show on January 25
By Linda Jay Geldens BAIPA member Lee Foster will give a narrated slideshow presentation on "Iconic Northern California Travel Itineraries" at the annual Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show in Santa Clara, Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m. The … [Read more...]
Joel Friedlander Will Speak at Redwood Writer's Conference in April 2014
By Robert Digitale Joel Friedlander designs books. Someone once heard this and told him it must mean, “You just put the page numbers on a page.” If only it were that easy. However, writers who want to self-publish their works quickly learn that … [Read more...]
Desire to Inspire – Open Mic Event, December 3
BAIPA member Becky Parker Geist (Pro Audio Voices) invites you to join her at Desire to Inspire, an open-mic event host by, and located at, Henley Photography Studio, 4208 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael (Terra Linda), on Tuesday, December 3, from 7 - 9 … [Read more...]