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Surviving that First Reading – Updated Once Again

Karin Kallmaker 05/03/2021 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.

#writeradviceFor WritersReading Your Book to a CrowdWriters Live Reading
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Cheaters are Prospering, But That’s No Excuse for Asshattery

Karin Kallmaker 03/03/2019 Business of Books 6 Comments

It’s hard not to be frustrated by the rampant cheating going on, but that’s no excuse for being an asshat to readers, reviewers, and other writers.

#stayclassy#writingprideAuthors Behaving Badly
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Lacking in Graciousness and Generosity? So Be It.

Karin Kallmaker 01/02/2018 Business of Books 7 Comments

I sell my work for money, like a dentist or a house painter. I am a professional. That means I won’t work for someone else to profit while I get nothing. That’s not what professionals do. If that means I’m not gracious or generous, so be it.

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Getting Published – Panel in Castro Valley on Saturday

Karin Kallmaker 01/05/2017 Business of Books, Events and Appearances, Readers and Libraries

Panel for new(er) writers on Getting Published, this Saturday January 7 at 11 a.m. at the Castro Valley Public Library. Local writers share their journeys to publication.

#LibrariesRock#writeradviceLibraries and Librarians Rock
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Romance Novels Have Always Had an Impact on Society (reblog Christina Lauren | Bustle)

Karin Kallmaker 04/21/2015 Business of Books, Readers and Libraries

To a blog title that says romance novels are “primed” to make an impact on society, I would add “yet again.” Applauding the “new” wave of romance writing.

#feminist#romancewriter#writingprideChristina LaurenJennifer Cruisie
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