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Residential Retreat: Writing as a Pathway Through Grief, Loss, Uncertainty and Change

July 13, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

Join BAIPA member David Colin Carr with Laura Davis and Nancy London on Wednesday, October 5 through Tuesday, October 11 in Bolinas for this interesting retreat. Harness the power of story as a transformative force for: Coping with death … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: David Colin Carr, Laura Davis, Loss, Nancy London, Residential Retreat: Writing as a Pathway Through Grief, Uncertainty and Change

JoAnn Smith Ainsworth Wins Contest

July 13, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

Finalist in East Texas Writers Guild Contest The East Texas Writers Guild announced that JoAnn Smith Ainsworth’s paranormal suspense novel, Expect Deception, was named a Finalist in the Mystery/Thriller category of Published Books in its annual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Awards, BAIPA News, Contests, ebooks, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Expect Deception, JoAnn Smith Ainsworth, The East Texas Writers Guild

Catherine Sevenau To Read from Her Book 'Queen Bee' at Book Passage

July 4, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

 Sevenau Presents New Book on July 10   BAIPA member and author Catherine Sevenau will introduce her book Queen Bee, Reflections on Life and Other Rude Awakenings, at 4:00 p.m. at Book Passage in Corte Madera on July 10. Her first book, Passages … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, Book Signings, ebooks, independent bookstores, marketing, publicity, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: A Family Memoir, Book Passage, Catherine Sevenau, Passages from Behind These Doors, Queen Bee

Lee Foster Talks Monetizing, Publishes in China

June 30, 2016 by Lee Foster

I look forward to talking to BAIPA at 11am on August 13 about “Monetizing Your Book Content.” I plan to begin that talk with a teasing reference to the day in 1993 when my publisher wrote me a check for a windfall $28,000. Why did he do that? It was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Blog Article, Book Promotion, ebooks, marketing, printing, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: California Travel, Fiberead, Lee Foster, Northern California Travel: The Best Options., Travels in an American Imagination: The Spiritual Geography of Our Time.

Mara Lynn Johnstone and Other Authors Read at Free Events

June 30, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Mara Lynn Johnstone shares about local authors event If you’re within driving distance of Santa Rosa on Sunday July 10th, or Tuesday the 12th, come join a number of local authors at two different free events! The first is Author Launch, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, ebooks, independent bookstores, marketing, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Author Launch, Hot Summer Nights at Copperfields, Mara Lynn Johnstone

John Byrne Barry’s Post Featured in BookWorks

June 30, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA board member John Byrne Barry’s post, “Is a Book Tour Worth the Trouble?” was featured this week in BookWorks, a community for self-publishing authors and the professionals who serve them. It was the inaugural post for BookWorks’ new feature, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, ebooks, marketing, publicity, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Bones in the Wash, BookWorks, John Byrne Barry, Wasted

From Climber to Kunoichi: Interview with David Kudler About his New Book ‘Risuko’

June 18, 2016 by John Byrne Barry

Continuing with our author interviews author series, BAIPA board member John Byrne Barry interviews BAIPA vice-president David Kudler Somehow David Kudler, founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief for Stillpoint Digital Press, overseer of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, ebooks, interview, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: David Kudler, John Byrne Barry, Risuko

May 2016 Author Earnings Report

June 12, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA member Steven Kessler finds interesting article for BAIPA members For a deep look into who's now making money writing books, read the May 2016 Author Earnings Report May 2016 Author Earnings Report: The definitive million-title study of US … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Uncategorized, writing Tagged With: Author Earnings Report

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

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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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