Writing, Editing, and Marketing Children’s Books - Interview with Karin Fisher-Golton

Forgiveness through Authorship - Interview with Carolyn CJ Jones

In this episode, Becky sits down with BAIPA member and author Carolyn C.J. Jones to discuss her transformative journey through writing, publishing, and personal healing. Carolyn shares the fascinating origin of her pen name and dives into the creative process behind her books: the poetic imagery of Opening the Gates of the Heart, the life-changing lessons in The Art of Forgiveness, and her recent memoir, Beyond Childhood Trauma. Beyond the personal stories, Carolyn offers invaluable insights into the realities of independent publishing—from the importance of establishing a searchable brand to the challenges of marketing and the life-saving benefits of joining a community like the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA). Whether you are an author looking for encouragement or a reader seeking a path toward peace and healing, this conversation offers profound inspiration on how storytelling can facilitate deep personal transformation. Key Topics: * Branding as an Author: Why Googling your name is a vital first step. * The Creative Spark: How journaling and photography merged to create evocative verse. * The Path to Peace: Moving from victimhood to forgiveness using the "Yippee Method." * Navigating the Indie Landscape: The role of community and continuous learning in publishing and marketing.   Author Website: carolyncjjones.com [http://carolyncjjones.com/] BAIPA (Bay Area Independent Publishers Association): baipa.org [https://baipa.org/] Audiobooks: amplifyaudiobooks.com [https://amplifyaudiobooks.com/] Watch the video of this interview on YouTube [https://youtu.be/lgOJw_jEWg8] #IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity #Forgiveness #PersonalTransformation #AuthorLife #BAIPA #IndiePublishing #HealingThroughWriting #Memoir

Writing, Editing, and Marketing Children’s Books - Interview with Karin Fisher-Golton

In this episode, we sit down with Karin Fisher-Golton, a multi-talented children's book author and specialized editor, to explore the unique landscape of independent publishing for young readers. Karin shares her fascinating journey from using crowdfunding to launch her board book, My Amazing Day, to diving deep into historical research for her time-travel novel, The Clock and the Boulder. We discuss the intricacies of children's book editing, why developmental and structural editing are vital for young audiences, and how to ensure your manuscript hits the right age demographic. Whether you are an aspiring author looking to master your "elevator pitch," a writer interested in the benefits of poetry for honing your prose, or an indie publisher seeking community, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. * https://karinfisher-golton.com/ [https://karinfisher-golton.com/] * https://www.pacificdogwoodpress.com/ [https://www.pacificdogwoodpress.com/]  * https://www.baipa.org [https://www.baipa.org] * See the video interview on YouTube [https://youtu.be/AWdlnnf7Jjg] #indieauthor #selfpublishing #childrensbooks #crowdfunding #writingtips #bookediting #BAIPA #indiepublishing #authorcommunity

The Copyright Detective – AI's Impact on Publishing - Interview with Dan Miller

In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, host Judy M. Baker sits down with Dan Miller, famously known as "The Copyright Detective," to navigate the complex and rapidly changing landscape of intellectual property in the era of Artificial Intelligence. As AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT continue to evolve, independent authors face new challenges: How much can you use AI before you lose your copyright? Is your work being "scraped" without permission? And most importantly, what practical steps can you take right now to protect your creative assets? Whether you are a novelist, a blogger, or a non-fiction author, this episode provides a much-needed roadmap for "hardening" your work against the digital onslaught. Listen to hear a discussion about the AI Copyright dilemma, the three- month rule, dealing with web scraping, practical AI usage, and avoiding common pitfalls. Learn more about Dan: https://thecopyrightdetective.com/consulting/ [https://thecopyrightdetective.com/consulting/]  Learn more about the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA): https://www.baipa.org [https://www.baipa.org] See the full video interview: BAIPA's YouTube Channel [https://youtu.be/CDWNKIzUmT0]   #IndieAuthor #Copyright #AI #Self-Publishing #WritingCommunity #IntellectualProperty #AuthorsGuild #IndiePublishing #Podcast #BAIPA

Two Years, One Van, No Plan: Patricia Sullivan’s Journey to Kathmandu

In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, host Mike Van Horn talks with Patricia Sullivan, author of Overland Before the Hippie Trail: Kathmandu and Beyond, With a Van, a Man and No Plan. Patricia shares the remarkable true story of a two-year journey she and her husband took in 1965, driving a VW van from Europe through the Middle East and Asia all the way to Nepal and beyond. Patricia discusses how decades later she transformed old journals, letters, maps, and photographs into a compelling memoir, the challenges of writing about experiences from 60 years ago, and what she learned about indie publishing. She also shares the exciting news that Stanford University is archiving and digitizing her original travel materials for future generations. Learn more about Patricia and her book: https://patriciansullivan.com [https://patriciansullivan.com] Learn more about the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA): https://www.baipa.org [https://www.baipa.org] #TravelMemoir #MemoirWriting #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #TravelWriting #AdventureStory #VanLife #WritingCommunity #AuthorInterview #HistoricalTravel #BookPodcast #WritersLife #Storytelling #BAIPA #IndependentPublishing

Magical Realism in a Debut Novel - Interview with Michelle St. Romain

In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, host Becky Parker Geist chats with Michelle St. Romain, author of the debut novel, "Song of Belonging." Michelle shares her writing journey, the inspiration behind her literary fiction/magical realism novel set in French Louisiana, and the importance of community in independent publishing. Discover how a childhood memory sparked a story of family, mystery, and environmental awareness. Learn more about Michelle and her book: * Michelle St. Romain: https://michellestromain.com [https://michellestromain.com]  * "Song of Belonging" available wherever books are sold * https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Song-of-Belonging/Michelle-St-Romain/9798896361268 [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Song-of-Belonging/Michelle-St-Romain/9798896361268] * Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA): https://baipa.org [https://baipa.org/]   #IndieAuthors #IndependentPublishing #LiteraryFiction #MagicalRealism #SouthernFiction #BookLaunch #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #MichelleStRomain #SongOfBelonging #BAIPA