Jim Barnes

Nov 5, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | Jim Barnes |Todd Dewey

America votes for its next president Tuesday. Will Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, follow President Joe Biden into office? Or will former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, return to the Oval Office after losing his re-election bid in 2020? One way to keep up with the race as votes are counted is by following the election betting happening around the world (though not in the U.S., where it is illegal for sportsbooks to offer odds on the race).

Jul 16, 2024 | claremont-courier.com | Jim Barnes

By Jim BarnesClaremont’s Blaisdell Park bloomed with vibrant colors and joyous energy on Saturday, June 22, as the local Baha’i community hosted its inaugural Juneteenth commemoration. This was not just a celebration of emancipation; it was a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of cultural heritage, historical reflection, and the Baha’i belief in the oneness of humanity. The Baha’i faith prioritizes the unity of all people, viewing humanity as a single family created by the same God.

Apr 18, 2024 | independentpublisher.com | Jim Barnes

Indie Groundbreaking Publisher BenBella Books Marketing is Key BenBella Books has just turned 20 years old and is going strong, proving to be one of the world's most vital "boutique" indie publishers.

Jan 24, 2024 | independentpublisher.com | Jim Barnes

Feature Rock Your Book Marketing with the ELVIS Method What Would Elvis and the Colonel Do? One of the most interesting news items so far in 2024 occurred when Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the ELVIS Act (Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act), a bill designed to protect songwriters' and performers' voices from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI).

Jan 4, 2024 | independentpublisher.com | Keel Hunt |Jim Barnes

Indie Groundbreaking Book The Family Business How Ingram Transformed the World of Books Here is the story of a massively powerful company that everyone in publishing and bookselling does business with — but that few really understand. This long-overdue business biography tells the inside story of a great American family-owned business, one that has an impressive 50-year history by any standard.