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CIPA member and author, Patricia Ann Reid’s book, SEAN’S SECRET ROOM ‐ Ghostly Guide to An Old West Town is currently being reprinted for the second time with an upgraded cover done by Benjamin Hummel. The story is a kaleidoscopic ride through 1907 Trinidad, Colorado, combining history and fantasy! It is available in softcover and as an ebook. A DVD of period photos…
CIPA member and author Mary Anne Lessley is one of 32 contributors to the textbook ICD Guide to Challenging Disorganization for Professional Organizers. Mary Anne of Creative Organizing wrote the articles “What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?” and (Working with) “Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury.” Published by the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and released in January 2012, the 354‐page book is required reading…
CIPA member and author Sue Baer announced that her book, The Grumbly, Rumbly Thunder has signed with book distributor Partners West. It is available on Alibis, B&N.com, and in some Barnes and Noble brick‐and‐mortar stores. Other independent book stores are carrying it as well. Sue collaborated with illustrator John Squadra to create a fullcolor, hard‐bound 32‐page picture book, explaining in simple terms the basic…
Filter Press LLC owner and CIPA Member Doris Baker announced that Nancy Oswald’s juvenile historical fiction, Rescue in Poverty Gulch, has been named a finalist for the Colorado Book Award and for the SPUR Award from Western Writers of America. Rescue in Poverty Gulch is set in 1896 Cripple Creek, the year two fires in one week nearly destroyed the town. See…
Author and CIPA member Teresa R. Funke is a new Expert Guide for Children’s Book Insider, one of the leading websites and newsletters for anyone serious about a career writing for children. Teresa is serving as “career coach” for the organization, providing useful tips for how to write, sell, and promote your work. She is a professional speaker and writer’s coach and the author…
Nancy Mervar’s second children’s book about goats will be available May in area bookstores as well as through her website. Bully Goat to the Rescue is a chapter book for children ages 8‐12 and helps them understand and overcome bullying, learn about 4‐H of America, and practice safe hiking and rescue techniques. To launch the sale of her new book, as well as…
Returning CIPA member and author Pattie Logan recently released her first book, an ebook, called Solitude Guide Yellowstone National Park: How to Avoid Crowds and Connect with Nature. It is both practical and philosophical. The book has information on how to avoid the crazy crowds at Yellowstone. It also features gorgeous photographs and provocative thoughts on how to deepen our…
CIPA affiliate member and author Dawn Obrecht, MD announces the April 17th release of From the Edge of the Cliff: Understanding the Two Phases of Recovery and Becoming the Person You’re Meant to Be. Dr. Obrecht’s new book is a 262‐page paperback that creatively provides those recovering from drug and/or alcohol abuse with practical lessons on how to understand and successfully navigate…
Digifest, a convention dedicated to the world of Digital Animation in Film, TV, Games, Comics and Computers runs April 20-22, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn DTC. CIPA Board Members Joyce Miller and Brian Schwartz will present during the 3-day event. Joyce Miller, the Copyright Detective will present Friday evening at 5:00 on Copyright and Clearance. Contact Joyce…
CIPA member and author Emily Kemme, has a book signing coming up this month for her book In Search of Sushi Tora at Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., Fort Collins, Saturday, March 31st at 1pm. The book recently received this glowing review by the Mindquest Review of Books: “Sushi Tora explores the raw, vinegary rice of marriage, and evaluates its…