Indie Authors Tell All
Welcome to Indie Authors Tell All, where authors take the mic. Every other week, we chat with Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) members and those who help us publish and sell our books. We dig into the challenges and successes of independent publishing—writing, publishing, and promoting—from the people making it happen. We're a community that can help you along this path, avoiding expensive mistakes, and becoming successful authors. We’re here to shine a light on the real-world challenges and successes in independent publishing — straight from the people making it happen. We know from our collective decades of experience, that indie publishing may be independent but it requires a team effort. Finding your resources — like this podcast or like Independent Book Publisher Associations, can save you years of time and thousands of dollars. Every other week, we chat with Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (or BAIPA) members and industry professionals who are shaping the future of publishing and redefining what it means to go indie.
Episodes
In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, host Judy Ann Baker sits down with poet and creative practitioner Susan Kirsch to explore an unconventional path to creativity, mindfulness, and spiritual reflection. Susan shares how her unique process—combining intuitive coloring with short-form “praise poems”—helps quiet the critical mind and unlock authentic expression.
The conversation dives into her upcoming book Simply Go*d: Praise ...
In this episode, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with indie author John Byrne Barry for an engaging conversation about the realities of independent publishing, creative persistence, and the evolving journey of a small, indie writer.
John shares how he transitioned from a lifelong background in nonfiction and professional writing into crafting mystery novels with substance—what he calls “page-turners with a conscience.” From early...
In this episode co-host Mike Van Horn turns the spotlight on co-host Judy Baker—author and branding strategist— as she steps into the guest seat. Judy shares her journey from supporting writers as a marketing and branding expert to embracing her own creative voice through nonfiction, memoir, poetry, and magical realism.
Listeners will gain insight into Judy’s client process, including her “book buzz” strategy, her focus on authenti...
Join us on this episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Becky Parker Geist, President of the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA). From writing her first "book" at age six to leading a thriving organization for indie authors, Becky shares her path through the ever-evolving world of independent publishing.
Discover Becky's early love for writing, her experience in audiobook narration and production, and the ...
In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, Becky Parker Geist interviews co-host Mike Van Horn about his journey as an indie author in multiple genres. Join us as we delve into the multifaceted world of independent publishing as Mike shares his experiences and challenges in self-publishing, including the strategic use of pen names and maintaining distinct author platforms.
Discover how Mike balances his writing pursuits, from creat...
Welcome to Indie Authors Tell All, where authors take the mic. Every other week, we chat with Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) members and those who help us publish and sell our books. We dig into the challenges and successes of independent publishing—writing, publishing, and promoting—from the people making it happen. We're a community that can help you along this path, avoiding expensive mistakes, and becoming ...
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