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Only 8 Books Published by BAIPA Members in 2019 and 2020?

September 28, 2020 by Webmaster

Earlier this month, we announced, at the September meeting and in our blog, that we're compiling a list of books published by BAIPA members in 2019 and 2020. You can see it here — Books Published by BAIPA Members 2019 + 2020.  (It's also under the … [Read more...]

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Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher — Bones in the Wash Ebook Free Till Election Day

September 28, 2020 by John Byrne Barry

Between now and Election Day, my first novel, Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher, is free as an ebook. Set during the 2008 presidential campaign in New Mexico, the novel is one part political thriller, one part family soap, and … [Read more...]

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Did You Publish a Book in 2019 or 2020?

September 9, 2020 by John Byrne Barry

At our last member meeting, we shared an idea that emerged from discussions about the BAIPA book contest, which we haven’t had the bandwidth to launch over the past few years. What if, instead — or someday, in addition to — we were to highlight … [Read more...]

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“The Fairshare Model” and “Sci-Fi with a Soundtrack” — Two More BAIPA Video Interviews

August 28, 2020 by John Byrne Barry

Here are two more video interviews of BAIPA authors who have recently published books. The Fairshare Model: An Interview with Author Karl Sjogren Sci-Fi with a Soundtrack — An Interview with Author Mike Van Horn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, interview

IBPA Announces Virtual Single-Title Display Options for Frankfurt Book Fair 2020

August 27, 2020 by Ruth Schwartz

I have always been interested in how indie authors could successfully sell foreign rights, and this showed up in my inbox today.  The $99 per title offer is a great deal but it is for IBPA members only, so if you are interested and you are not yet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-publishing, tips Tagged With: foreign rights, Frankfurt

Lee Foster, Longtime BAIPA Member, Generous-Spirited, Prolific Travel Book Writer, Has Died Unexpectedly

July 25, 2020 by Linda Jay

Lee Foster, known to everyone in BAIPA as a friendly, inspiring, generous man, and a prolific writer of travel books, has died. His death was unexpected as he was in good health, according to his family, and those of us who knew him are in shock. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Spotlight on BAIPA Members

Elizabeth Pomada, Co-founder of San Francisco Writers Conference with Michael Larsen, Has Died

July 25, 2020 by Linda Jay

Elizabeth Pomada

Elizabeth Pomada, who co-founded the popular and well-attended San Francisco Writers Conference with her husband and business partner Michael Larsen in 2003, died in late June. The pair also founded the annual Writing for Change Conference. Before … [Read more...]

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Steven Pinker on Linguistics and Style

July 24, 2020 by David Colin Carr

I enjoyed this Steven Pinker video on grammar and usage. You might too. He’s got a sense of humor. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: writing

4-Week ‘Book Marketing Momentum Mastermind’ Starts in August

July 24, 2020 by Judy Baker

4-week Book Marketing Momentum Mastermind Your investment will never be this low again. The time for action is now. Successful book marketing needs two things: a plan and taking action. In this mastermind group, you will build an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, marketing

‘Sacred Journey Medicine Cards’ Honored as Finalist in 2020 International Book Awards

July 24, 2020 by Melanie Hofmann

Sacred Journey Medicine Cards, my 54-card deck featuring life changing images and a companion booklet, is a finalist for the 2020 International Book Awards in the New Age Non-Fiction category. Thanks for having me as part of this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, BAIPA News

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Welcome to BAIPA

  With COVID-19 teaching us all how to function remotely, BAIPA will meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. (Once in-person events are able to resume, 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 password out to members and to … More

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