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Q Syndicate – Interview by Joy Parks

Karin Kallmaker Castle Wrath, Events and Appearances

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Joy Parks of Q Syndicate asked me a lot of great questions. Read More

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Should You? Using Song Lyrics in Fiction

Karin Kallmaker Craft of Writing

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Song lyrics, combined with music, have the power to move our booties, exorcise demons, uplift our spirit and add poetry into any moment of our daily lives. It’s a natural inclination to refer to, quote from and honor words of others that move us. Frequently, then, the question comes up: can I quote song lyrics in my story? Read More

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Based on Actual Events or People – Are There Issues?

Karin Kallmaker Craft of Writing

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Question from a New Writer

How careful does a writer have to be when using real people or events in their lives in a story?

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