My debut historical fiction novel is entitled The Wisdom of the Flock: Franklin and Mesmer in Paris. It is a tale of science versus mysticism in late 18th Century France. Benjamin Franklin led a commission to investigate the practice of mesmerism. But more than that, it is a tale of human relationships, love, and faith –…
The days are growing darker but CIPA still shines. Our Next Meeting – Saturday, October 17 I hope to see you all at our meeting this Saturday, October 17 where our featured speaker will be Denis Caron. Denis will discuss Three Secrets to Book Marketing and will focus on Amazon ads, growing our email lists, and…
D. X. Varos, Ltd. is pleased to announce the pending release of “We Have Met the Enemy” by Felicia Watson. There is already Hugo and Nebula Award buzz about this title. One review explaining why is athttps://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/mar_19.htm#donovan The views expressed herein are not those of Colorado Independent Publishers Association, its officers or directors. They are…
Mark your calendar for our next meeting, October 17th @ 9 a.m. September 2020 Signature Contents Notes from CIPA: A note from Jim Ringel, CIPA’s President CIPA Member News: D.X. Varos, Ltd. – presents book 2 of J. M. Stephen’s popular Chronicles of Pan YA Series, Rise of the Hidden Prince Cheryl Carpinello – announces…
Hello. Jim Ringel again, with some congratulations, announcements, and an apology. CIPA EVVY™ Finalists Congratulations to all our CIPA EVVY™ finalists! I know you have heard it all before, but writing a book is a daunting endeavor. Hours of writing and re-writing and design and working to make the finished product as close to our…
The 26th Annual CIPA EVVY™ Awards presentation will be held virtually on our YouTube channel on September 10th! Stay tuned for more information! August 2020 Signature Contents Notes from CIPA: A note from Jim Ringel, CIPA’s President – some congratulations, announcements, and an apology CIPA Member News: Bill Thompson – releasing first six books in his…
EVVY award-winning author Bill Thompson will release the first six books in his best-selling Bayou Hauntings series on Amazon September. 4. The seventh book, The Proctor Hall Horror, will be out in paperback and ebook on October 1. CIPA finalist Dr. Jenny Pieratt, author of Keep it Real with PBL just published a new quick…
Winners of the 26th Annual CIPA EVVY™ Awards will be announced on Monday, August 10th! July 2020 Signature Contents Notes from CIPA: A note from Jim Ringel, CIPA’s New President EVVY Coordinator, Sue Ager, EVVY Update CIPA Member News: Laurie Marr Wasmund – To Walk Humbly was a finalist for Annual Colorado Authors League Writing Award…
The CIPA EVVY™ Awards entries continue to be judged and scored. In spite of Covid-19 threatening to dampen enthusiasm, interest in the 26-year-old program remained strong. Judges are rendering their evaluations on the impressive array of titles and subjects. Finalists will be announced on August 10th, and a virtual award ceremony is planned for September…
Natli VanDerWerken has published another award-winning book. Her second book in the five-book series The Dragon’s Children is one of three Science Fiction/Fantasy finalists in the Colorado Authors League 79th Writing Contest. WindRunner continues the story of the Arach family as demons, evil fey, and dark magic assault their world. A magical WindRunner chooses Owen…