
BAIPA member Joel Blackwell has been accepted as one of 40 authors to discuss his book and display it at the Sacramento Public Library Book Festival Sunday April 12. Go here for Local Author Festival Info.
His book, published in February 2015, is Personal Political Power In California: How to Take Action & Make a Difference.
The book is a manual for grass roots advocates and is designed to help ordinary people influence public policy. It features interviews and advice from California elected officials, academic research, volunteer advocates, professional lobbyists and Joel’s experience working in 47 states.
For more information call Margaret Tice-Bolton, public relations coordinator at 202.277.5209 or email GrassRootsGuy@JoelBlackwell.

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
Quick Resources
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, currently, members get in free for all workshops and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.


