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The Tsunami of Thievery

Karin Kallmaker 10/26/2025 Business of Books, Resources 5 Comments

Highlighting a new report from Writer Beware about the MASSIVE increase in marketing scams aimed at writers and musings on what easy fakery can mean.

#WeaponizedAI#WriterBewareWriter Self-Care
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Temporary Discontinuation of All International Shipping

Karin Kallmaker 08/30/2025 Business of Books 5 Comments

Due to the chaos unleashed by the US Government on worldwide trade and small business, I temporarily discontinuing shipping paperbacks outside of the United States.

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Dandelion Times: Our Heads Explode

Karin Kallmaker 03/05/2025 Business of Books 4 Comments

These times are unprecedented. Yes. And no. Regardless, what’s ahead is not going to be fun for anyone whose living is made from “luxuries.”

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Surviving that First Reading – Updated Once Again

Karin Kallmaker 05/03/2023 Business of Books, Events and Appearances, Resources 2 Comments

Revised and expanded – Karin Kallmaker’s advice on how to prepare and survive reading from your book the first time. Ad free site.

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Surviving that First Panel – Moderators and Panelists

Karin Kallmaker 09/04/2022 Business of Books, Events and Appearances, Resources 1 Comment

Karin Kallmaker’s tips on moderating and/or being on a panel. And why it’s important to make love to the bush! Ad free site.

#writeradviceFor WritersParticipating on a Writer's Panel
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  • Trivia – Substitute for Love’s Fascinating Math
    No math whiz, Karin spent a long time studying the milestones of mathematics to create a realistic passion for Holly Markham in Substitute for Love. Her favorite fascinating fact was how measuring sound waves electronically replaced the whack of an engineer's hammer against a train wheel to test for metal fatigue. File that under "Cool stuff writers hope some day will help them win Jeopardy!"

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  • Knight of Nights – Rachel Lacey at The Lesbian Review
    The ending is wonderful and filled my heart with hope and love.
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    Not only will this book make it onto my Best Karin Kallmaker List but it has also made my Top 10 Lesbian Romances list.
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