Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 8, at 7pm, and come out for a Left Coast Writers’ book launch event for Kissing the Sky: Poetry and Photography by
BAIPA member Cristina Olsen at the Book Passage in Corte Madera.
“Kissing the Sky is an autobiography of the soul in poetic and visual form that begins with loss and loneliness, but soon transforms into love and an expansive freedom of the soul. From post-war London to the vast Pampas of Argentina, from Buenos Aires to the Hills of Novato, California, I weave a meditative tapestry of poetry, poetic prose, and photography celebrating the beauty of nature and its power to transform pain into joy.”—Olsen’s description of the book.
Originally from Argentina, she came to the San Francisco when she was 14. Her education includes dual undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and anthropology, philosophy and religion, and a Doctorate in Spirituality and Geography from the Graduate Theological Union and University of California, Berkeley.
To learn more about Cristina, visit her website at: www.cristinaolsen.com.
To purchase her book on Amazon, visit: kissingthesky.
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One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
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Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.
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