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The Country of Lesbian Fiction – Bring Your Own Map

Karin Kallmaker Business of Books, Readers and Libraries

ON THE PAGE

Today’s reader has more choice than ever in the history of lesbian literature. This range of choice creates a challenge for the writers, and a journey of many surprises — just as there are many readers who are not or have not been aware of various publishers, writers, and other genres/sub-genres in lesfic, many writers aren’t aware of the existence of those readers or haven’t been aware until recently. Read More

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To Publish or Tell a Good Story?

Karin Kallmaker Awards and Reviews, Business of Books, Christabel, Craft of Writing, In Every Port, Kiss That Counted, laura adams, Maybe Next Time, Painted Moon - First Edition, Touchwood - First Edition

ON THE PAGE

Every writer walks the tightrope between art and commerce. In answer to a question on the Golden Crown discussion list, here is my balancing act. Read More

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Are book signings and appearances worth it?

Karin Kallmaker Business of Books, Craft of Writing

SuperpowerWriters

The payback for appearances and signings is after–sometimes long after–the event.

The hardest part of working with some bookstores is the apathy of the staff, and I’ve run into that regardless of size or ownership of the store. I think that means that each writer should put the effort in where she sees the reward and “reward” is like beauty, in the eye of the beholder. Read More