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David Kudler's Book 'Risuko' Released

June 18, 2016 by David Kudler

David Kudler’s teen historical adventure novel Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale officially hits the shelves on June 15. Set in 1570 during Japan's century-long civil war, Risuko follows Kano Murasaki, daughter of a disgraced samurai, as she is pulled into a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, ebooks, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: David Kudler, Risuko

BAIPA Member Peter Beren's Client Publishes New Book

June 12, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA member, Peter Beren, announces the Fall 2016 publication of Loretta G. Breuning, Ph.D.'s The Science of Positivity, a follow-up to her earlier Habits of a Healthy Brain, in a deal inked by the Peter Beren Agency and Adams Media. The Science of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Loretta G. Breuning, Peter Beren, The Science of Positivity

JoAnn Smith Ainsworth's Novel, 'Expect Deception' Releases on June 21

June 12, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member JoAnn Smith Ainsworth’s sixth novel, Expect Deception, book two of a WW II paranormal suspense series wherein the U.S. Government recruits psychics to find Nazi spies, releases on June 21 from She Writes Press, Inc. of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Expect Deception, Inc., JoAnn Ainsworth, She Writes Press

David Kudler Interviews Christina V. Kueppers

June 4, 2016 by David Kudler

In our continuing series of BAIPA authors interviewing BAIPA authors, BAIPA board member David Kudler interviewed author Christina V. Kueppers.  Enjoy! No matter what their origin, folktales always come from the “old country.” They speak to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, interview, marketing, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Christina Kueppers, David Kudler, Excursion to Mars, modernfairytaleteller.com, Prince Alexander and His Moustachioed Adventures, The Kingdom of Sunnymerrylandia, Tommy the Brownie

Lee Foster Releases Revision of Book/E-book on Self-Publishing

June 4, 2016 by Lee Foster

Lee Foster has published his annual revision of his recent book/e-book about the independent publishing movement, titled An Author’s Perspective on Independent Publishing: Why Self-Publishing May Be Your Best Option.  The book can be seen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, ebooks, marketing, publicity, self-publishing, Social Media, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, tips, website, writing Tagged With: Amazon, An Author’s Perspective on Independent Publishing: Why Self-Publishing May Be Your Best Option, Lee Foster, Smashwords

David Colin Carr Shares an Excerpt from His New Book in Process

May 12, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member David Colin Carr is in the process of writing a book about dying and death, with the working title "Time Bomb,” a how-to about aging and dying, and he wants to share some of his current writing with you. See below. Enjoy! At times I find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: David Colin Carr

Snob Free Wine Tasting Companion Wins Pinnacle Award

May 8, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Marla Rosner's husband, Andy Hyman, author and tour guide at Platypus Tours Ltd. in California’s wine country, announced that Snob Free Wine Tasting Companion, Wine Smart in a Day, Napa & Sonoma Edition, has been recognized with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Andy Hyman, Marla Rosner, Napa, National Association of Book Entrepreneurs, Pinnacle Award, Snob Free Wine Tasting Companion, Sonoma, Wine Country

Aleta George’s Book About Ina Coolbrith Wins IPPY Award

May 8, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA member Aleta George's book, Ina Coolbrith: The Bittersweet Song of California's First Poet Laureate, has received a bronze medal in the biography category from the Independent Publisher Book Awards. The IPPY Awards program is open to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Awards, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Contests, publicity, Radio or TV Interview, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Aleta George, Ina Coolbrith, Independent Publisher Book Awards., IPPPY Award, The Bittersweet Ina Coolbrith: Song of California's First Poet Laureate

Tim Jollymore's Book Listed on Publishers Weekly Best Books

April 23, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA member Tim Jollymore's Book, Listener in the Snow, has been listed on Publishers Weekly as one of their best books. Congrats Tim!!     BEST BOOKS AUTHORS PUBLISHERS WEEKLY   Listener in the Snow Jollymore (Observation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Promotion, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Listener in the Snow, Publisher's Weekly, Tim Jollymore

Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab—Upcoming Book Events

April 17, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

Does Leaving the Bay Area Pay Off? BAIPA member Julie Freestone and her co-author Rudi Raab are doing a book event in Helena, Montana on May 19 at the Lewis and Clark library. It's the second time they've taken their Stumbling Stone novel on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, Book Signings, libraries, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Julie Freestone, Stumbling Stone, Temple Sinai Oakland

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Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA will continue to meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings, which we are planning to try on May 6th, 2023 (see below for some initial info). Even when we decide to resume 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 Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and … 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

  • Writing Can be so “Taxing”
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    • Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
      February 4, 2023
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Sell More Books Using Metadata
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    • Shelley Adina on using metadata
      March 4, 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

  • February 4th: Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
  • February 18th: WORKSHOP—Chris Morris on crafting systems for success as a writer
  • March 4th: Shelly Adina on how to sell more books using metadata
  • April 1st: Dave Farrow, Memory & PR Expert, shares his tips for memorable marketing and business success.
  • April 15th: WORKSHOP—Dave Farrow on helping authors position themselves for success after releasing their story
  • 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

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