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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

It’s that Simple – Blue Collar Lesbian Short Stories is out!

Karin Kallmaker Book News, Short Stories

Blue Collar Lesbian Erotica

Blue Collar Lesbian Short Stories is newly released from Yellow Rose Books. It has my short story “It’s That Simple” along with stories by Georgia Beers, Cheri Crystal, Pat Cronin, Nann Dunne, Verda Foster, Vada Foster, Anne J. Kingsley, Victoria Oldham, Radclyffe, Trish Shields, Sammo, Kathy Smith, Kate Sweeney, MJ Williamz and Ali Vali. In my story, a mall Santa saves up her pennies to surprise her Elf with something they’ve both wanted. Read More

cover The Kiss that Counted, Goldie winner medla, Lambda winner medal, by Karin Kallmaker "Full of suspense and mystery, deeply moving characters and storytelling." Lambda Literary Review

CJ in The Kiss that Counted – Where Did She Come From?

Karin Kallmaker Kiss That Counted

Question: “I’ve just finished The Kiss that Counted and as usual I don’t want to let go of the characters. You’ve created hundreds of women I wish I knew – where did CJ and her background come from?”

You have already finished it? There’s a certain big online seller that hasn’t even begun shipping it out yet! Read More