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What, When, Why and Sometimes How

190+ Sapphic authors have chosen their favorite scenes just for you!

Picking a Favorite Child – Free Anthology and Mega-Sale News

Karin Kallmaker 03/24/2023 Book News, Events and Appearances 0 Comments

It’s hard to pick your own favorite scene. Why did I pick this one for the I Heart SapphFic anthology (that’s free!)? And what’s this about a mega-sale?

#IHeartSapphFIc#lesfic#WriterPrideSapphic Stories
profile of dark-skinned black woman with natural hair wearing a sleeveless top. Golden lights are over her shoulder and a wine glass in front of her.

Finding Nikki Velvet

Karin Kallmaker 01/29/2023 Book News, Checked Out, Coin of Love Series, Covered Hearts, Knight of Nights, Velvet in Venice, Wind in Her Hair 10 Comments

The winding journey of creating covers for an unusual series wherein my brain itches and wins.

#contemporaryromance#sapphicromanceMusic be the Food of Love
The skyline of Venice from approaching from Murano Island to the Grand Canal

A Rainstorm in Rome and Self-Portrait of Brain Exploding

Karin Kallmaker 11/30/2022 Book News, Coin of Love Series, Covered Hearts, Knight of Nights, Velvet in Venice, Wind in Her Hair 0 Comments

All about Venice, Rome, a rainstorm, and the best wrong impression ever. The Coin of Love Series begins with Velvet in Venice.

#lesfic#romancewriterSapphic Romance
Cover Cowboys and Kisses written by Karin Kallmaker, narrated by Ann Shanks Etter

Now in Audio – Cowboys and Kisses read by Ann Shanks Etter

Karin Kallmaker 11/16/2022 Book News, Cowboys and Kisses 56 Comments

Audio version of frontier romance Cowboys and Kisses, read by Ann Shanks Etter, is now available!

#audible#lesbianhistorical#sapphicromance
white cake with chocolate pieces and frosting drips with black and red berries

What Happened Next, Round 3

Karin Kallmaker 03/23/2022 Book News, Readers and Libraries 77 Comments

Which of Karin’s couples do you want more of? Oh, and do you call it Frosting or Icing on your cake? There’s a reward for commenting at her site!

#readerpollFrosting on the Cake 3

It’s the Little Things that Bring Comfort and Joy – Giveaway

Karin Kallmaker 12/20/2021 Book News, Comfort and Joy, Maybe Next Time 70 Comments

Visual treats from Hawaii, find out what’s giving Karin GREAT joy today, and enter in a giveaway for an ebook/audio bundle.

Griffith Observatory at Night view of Los Angeles below public domain Wikimedia

Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Fun in Simply the Best

Karin Kallmaker 08/15/2021 Book News, Simply the Best 6 Comments

I sponge up quips and quotes from movies and then they come back out at odd times. Here’s some nods and quips that made it into Simply the Best. I can’t help myself!

#romancewriter#writingprideMusic be the Food of Love
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Simply the Best – Say Hello to Alice and Pepper

Karin Kallmaker 06/23/2021 Book News, Simply the Best 3 Comments

Find out how an unfortunate trending topic sent Alice Cabot to Beverly Hills, and why Pepper Addington was waiting for her.

#excerpt#wlwLesbian Romance
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  • Trivia – Harvey Milk and In Every Port
    When Karin wrote In Every Port in 1987, she was afraid many readers outside the Bay Area wouldn't have heard of Harvey Milk. She decided to set her novel in 1978 so she could include him.

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    Being a descendant of First Generation Americans, I am impressed by this attention to detail.
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    A wonderfully written story of redemption, finding trust, and love conquers all.

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