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What Happened Next, Round 3

Karin Kallmaker 03/23/2022 Book News, Frosting 3 - Still Crazy After All These Years, Readers and Libraries 81 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.

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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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I Think I Thought I’d Remember

Karin Kallmaker 10/17/2019 Book News, Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition

When I was writing Painted Moon, it’s very possible that all those years ago I thought I’d remember all the details. If so, that didn’t work out.

#lesfic#NewClassic#wlwLesbian Romance
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