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An Author's Enigma – the trauma of publishing a novel – Part 1

April 7, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

[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...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, ebooks, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Kindle and Amazon, Traditional vs. Indie Publishing

New book about Obamacare and the Tea Party

March 2, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Aiden Hill, Bob Pimm, David Colin Carr, Jeff Brandenburg, Obamacare

Wellness Warrior Fundraiser for Judy Baker

February 12, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, fundraiser, Judy Baker

"A Pie for a Pig" Featured at Sun Gallery in Hayward

February 9, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

"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...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, Sun Gallery, Susan Pace-Koch

Linda Jay Speaks about Book Jacket Copy at SF Meetup

January 14, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, Linda Jay, SF Indie Authors' Meetup

Arlene Miller, Grammar Diva, Has Announcements

January 12, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Arlene Miller, BAIPA, BAIPA events

Gordon Burgett — Three Appearances Coming Up

January 9, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, BAIPA events, Gordon Burgett

Lee Foster Speaks at Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show on January 25

December 25, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, Lee Foster, Travel Show

Joel Friedlander Will Speak at Redwood Writer's Conference in April 2014

November 27, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: 2014 Redwood Writers' Conference, BAIPA, Joel Friedlander

Desire to Inspire – Open Mic Event, December 3

November 25, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

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...]

Filed Under: other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, Becky Parker Geist, Open Mic event

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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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