Photo, Ellen Hart, Katherine Forrest, Lee Lynch 2008

Katherine Forrest – “Proud of what my sisters and I achieved”

Karin Kallmaker Sisters of the Pen

Photo, Ellen Hart, Katherine Forrest, Lee Lynch 2008

The 2008 Golden Crown Literary Society conference is over and time never flew by so quickly for me before. There were so many moments of revelry and sisterhood, it’s impossible to capture them all. Over the next little while I’ll probably have a few more things to talk about, but right now the strongest memory is still the conclusion of Katherine Forrest’s keynote address on Saturday morning. Read More

GCLS 2008 – Let’s Go to Phoenix!

Karin Kallmaker Events and Appearances, Sisters of the Pen

golden seal with GCLS
It’s the only by-lesbians, about-lesbian-fiction event of its kind.

And it’s my favorite literary event of the year. The organizers have selected a beautiful resort with rooms costing no more than the last two years, and one of my sheroes, Katherine Forrest, is the keynote speaker. She will also be doing an extensive lecture on what editors are looking for in submissions. Read More

Pride Classic Rainbow Flag in the wind

Born Yesterday: Independence Day for Blondes

Karin Kallmaker Cheers & Chocolate

I love being an American. This is not to be confused with loving everything American. My love does not blind me to my country’s imperfections and the many flaws in the actions of our leaders. But at this time of year I try to set aside my reservations and criticisms to revisit how we began as a nation and, okay, wallow in sentimental depictions of our history and principles. Read More