Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors
By CIPA member and author Dennis Rodriguez Is it possible to trust in your heart’s desires amidst a pandemic of fear and uncertainty Which path is easier? To ride out the news of natural disasters, negative economic forecasts and impending foreclosures in a state of energetic shut down or to open our hearts and minds…
CIPA member/author Carron Barrella is the author of More than 36 Days: Four Ordinary Men Face Extraordinary Circumstances. The book follows four Marines who served in World War II in the battle of Iwo Jima. Thanks to her book, Carron was invited by the Center for American Values and Medal of Honor Recepient Drew Dix…
CIPA Associate Member, Mandi Pralle, is offering a how-to class on learning to create eBooks using InDesign. This one night “InDesign to ePub class*” will be offered on Wednesday, August 17th from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. What we will cover in our 1-night class: Supported ePub devices; How to design for ePub; Formatting with Styles; Using…
CIPA member and author Carron Barrella had her first book signing a few weeks ago and shared the experience with us. Carron’s book, “More Than 36 Days” follows 4 men who served as United States Marines during World War II in the battle for Iwo Jima island. “More Than 36 Days” is not a typical…
CIPA member Elaine Pease has announced the sale of her latest picture book TALIE’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SURPRISE, slated for Fall, 2012, to Pelican Publishing. Elaine’s CIPA EVVY award winning book Ghost over Boulder Creek has also been made available on Kindle and Nook by her publisher, Filter Press. Elaine Pease is the author of GHOST OVER…
By Seth David Chernoff I was afforded the opportunity to attend IPBA Publishing University before BookExpo America (BEA) in New York City in June; in part due to a tuition scholarship from IBPA and CIPA. I would like to share my experience with you. The event proved to be incredibly valuable. Like any conference, there…
CIPA member Margaret Bermel, author of “The Cancer Odyssey: Discovering Truth and Inspiration on the Way to Wellness,” was recently interviewed by Bill Henderson on his web talk radio show. The interview, “How to Live Cancer Free – “The Cancer Odyssey” details Margaret’s research on cancer treatment options for her ovarian cancer. She found that…
Attention Independent publishers in Steamboat Springs, CO! She Writes Steamboat, a Meetup group is being organized and that the first meeting will be scheduled in June 2011. To get advance notice of the group’s activities, join the Facebook page to follow events & for notice of the first meeting. The mission of the She Writes…
Three authors from the Colorado Independent Publishers Association will be reading and signing books on Sunday, April 10, 2011, 2:00 pm at the Boulder Book Store. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about our authors, hear them read passages from their books and get to know them. These seasoned professionals represent just a handful of…
Library eBook Partnerships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2011 We are pleased to announce a partnership between the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) and two Colorado libraries: the Red Rocks Community College Library and the Douglas County Libraries. Many members of CIPA have entered the world of digital publishing. By June of 2011, the Red…