The Publisher's Coach

05/23/2026

BECOME AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, INCREASE YOUR BOOK'S CREDIBILITY AND ENHANCE YOUR PRESENCE IN THE MARKETPLACE!

05/23/2026

C**A Was Well-Represented at the PPLD Mountain of Authors Event!

Last Saturday, May 16th, several members of the Board of Directors from C**A and C**A ELF along with some C**A member authors and publishers were at our C**A tables at the annual Pike's Peak Library District's Mountain of Authors event in Colorado Springs displaying and selling members' books and providing information about C**A and the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation. Thanks to Diane Windsor of Motina Books Publishing, Ann Cunningham and Sara Frances for ensuring C**A was well-represented at the annual event.

05/05/2026

Another great opportunity for C**A member authors/publishers to promote and sell their books at Barnes & Noble with a percent of sales benefitting C**A ELF to support the organization's literacy programs.

A new partnership between C**A and Barnes & Noble brings a valuable opportunity to put your book directly in front of readers—inside a high-traffic retail environment.

C**A Member Book Fair at Barnes & Noble – Glendale, CO

This event is designed to give C**A authors increased visibility, direct sales opportunities, and a chance to connect with local readers.

Key Details:

* A percentage of all sales will benefit the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation (ELF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.
* Participating authors must attend in person
* Books must be distributed through Ingram to qualify
* Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come basis

This is not just another listing opportunity—this is real shelf space, real foot traffic, and real sales potential.

Ready to participate?

Contact [email protected] to secure your spot.

If your book is properly distributed and market-ready, this is exactly the kind of exposure you should be leveraging.

Act quickly—availability is limited.

05/03/2026

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for C**A Members to Market and Sell Their Books! Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - C**A
C**A will have two 6ft tables at the PPLD Mountain of Authors event on May 16th and C**A members can showcase their books and be there to sell them to attendees. There's no fee for C**A members to participate but they must contact C**A Board Member Diane Windsor to secure a spot. An announcement was emailed to members:
C**A members are invited to showcase their books at the upcoming Mountain of Authors 2026 hosted by the Pikes Peak Library District.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO
Admission: Free (no registration required)
This well-attended annual event features panel discussions, author networking, and a public showcase of local authors.
C**A Member Opportunity (Limited Time):
Have your book displayed at the C**A table—at no cost.
* Deadline to participate: Contact Diane by Tuesday, May 12
* Book delivery deadline: Must be received by Thursday, May 14
* Limit: One book per author
Important:
If you want to sell your book at the event, you must be present and handle your own transactions. C**A will not sell books on your behalf.
For participation details, contact Diane directly:
Email: [email protected]

Calling all book lovers and aspiring writers!

Join us for the 2026 Mountain of Authors program, presented by Friends of The Pikes Peak Library District on Saturday, May 16, from 12–5 p.m. at Library 21c!

Enjoy an inspiring keynote from Randi Samuelson-Brown, explore the Local Author Showcase featuring 70+ talented writers, and don’t miss engaging panel discussions plus writing workshops designed especially for tweens and teens.

Come celebrate stories, creativity, and our amazing local author community! 📖💫

04/10/2026

That's VERY cool! I'll for sure be at the 32nd Annual Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - C**A EVVY Book Awards Banquet & Ceremony this fall!

TOP RANKED VENUE IN THE WORLD CHOSEN FOR THE 32nd ANNUAL C**A EVVY BOOK AWARDS BANQUET THIS FALL! WE'LL SEE YOU AT RED ROCKS AND THAT'S MUSIC TO OUR EARS. MORE INFO FORTHCOMING.

04/02/2026

Thanks to friend and colleague, Kenn Amdahl, I just learned of Marcella Smith's passing. Marcella was the longtime Director of Small Press Relations for Barnes & Noble. I first met Marcella early in my career in this business at a Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Assn conference (RMBPA morphed into PubWest) where I invited her to attend and speak at a C**A College. Marcella became a strong supporter of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - C**A and was a longtime advocate of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) which was formerly known as the Publishers Marketing Association (PMA) and I worked with her to create a C**A Star Program in Colorado B&N stores in 2005-2007 during my first C**A presidency. She was THE contact for small publishers at B&N who could coordinate regional and national buys and I remember her fondly.
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View Marcella Smith's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 13 tribute posts from the community.

03/17/2026

Take a Free C**A Deep Dive on Creative Marketing for Indie Publishers' Books this Sunday, March 22nd at 2pm Mountain. It's FREE for C**A members and those interested in joining Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - C**A

Take a C**A DEEP DIVE on Creative Marketing this Sunday, March 22nd at 2pm Mountain Time!

C**A members and those interested in joining C**A are invited to a C**A Deep Dive virtual session on Creative Marketing for Indie Publishers. Join Host and C**A Board Member, Diane Windsor, publisher of Motina Books Publishing and C**A President, Mike Daniels, The Publisher's Coach, to brainstorm on creative ways to market your books. This is a Deep Dive follow-up to C**A's December meeting program on Thinking Outside the Box: Creatively & Magically Moving Books. The March 22nd C**A Deep Dive session is free for all C**A members but you must request the Zoom link by messaging Motina Books Publishing