Cover, Frosting on the Cake 2 Second Helpings by Karin Kallmaker. A bite of layered chocolate cake rests on a silver fork in front of the tempting remaining slice.

Above Temptation and Frosting 2, 2010 Goldie Finalists

Karin Kallmaker Above Temptation, Awards and Reviews, Frosting 2 - Second Helpings

The finalists are in the process of being announced for the 2010 Golden Crown Literary Society Goldie Awards, and both of my 2010 works have been shortlisted in their category. Since the Goldies are my favorite lesbian event of the literary year, having both Above Temptation, in Lesbian Romantic Suspense, and Frosting on the Cake 2: Second Helpings, in Lesbian Short Story/Essay/Collection, survive the screening process to finalist status is like a great big cherry on top of what will be a very fun week. Read More

Kairn Kallmaker and Lucy Jane Bledsoe 2011

An Evening of Words and Laughter

Karin Kallmaker Above Temptation, Events and Appearances

Kairn Kallmaker and Lucy Jane Bledsoe 2011

Karin Kallmaker and Lucy Jane Bledsoe, San Francisco Main Library 2011

Lambda Literary Awards Finalist Readings, San Francisco Public Library

My favorite thing about this annual event is the range of books – from fiction to poetry to LGBT studies. Like a lot of writers I ought to read more than I do, and to have such an array of works assembled like a tasty sampler buffet makes for, to extend the metaphor, a delicious evening. Read More

Pulitzer Committee Adds Romance Writing to Prize Categories!

Karin Kallmaker LIFE + STYLE

New York, NY; April 1: Columbia University announced today that the Pulitzer Prize Committee has added Romance Writing to its prestigious list of prize-worthy categories. At a press conference Pulitzer Committee Chair A. Bout Tyme said, “In recognition of the most widely read category of writing not only in the United States but around the world, without exception, we proudly add stories about how people feel, relate in dyads, form family units, support society and problem-solve on a daily basis to our prize list.” Read More