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You Have an Opinion and It Matters

Karin Kallmaker 08/09/2009 Readers and Libraries

When I suggest writing reviews, the statement I hear back is “But I don’t know how to do that!” Yes, you do. You bought the book. You read the book. You have an opinion and it matters.

#wlw-pride#WordofMouthLesbian PrideLesbian Romance
cover The Kiss that Counted, Goldie winner medal, Lambda winner medal, by Karin Kallmaker "Full of suspense and mystery, deeply moving characters and storytelling." Lambda Literary Review

Thinking for a Living – and Thankful

Karin Kallmaker 07/31/2009 Awards and Reviews, Craft of Writing, Kiss That Counted

I can blow an entire year’s worth of interesting thoughts in one chapter of a book, which could literally be one day in a character’s life. That means I have to sponge up other people’s interesting thoughts. Fortunately, there are lots of other people. Some of them are even friends.

#limegreenpantiesLesbian Romance

GCLS 2009 – Orlando!

Karin Kallmaker 07/23/2009 Events and Appearances, Sisters of the Pen

What is this item? That’s a mousepad, and it’s up for silent auction to benefit the GCLS Scholarship Fund. Why is it special? It’s a copy of one I customized for myself to motivate me to meet my deadlines. Maybe it’ll help the winner more than it has me.

#GCLSGoldie Finalist
cover, Stepping Stone by Karin Kallmaker. Lambda Literary Finalist Medal. “Drama and joy, glitz and glamor! Grab some popcorn and press play.” - Lez Review Books

That Pivotal Moment in Every Love Story

Karin Kallmaker 07/13/2009 Craft of Writing, Stepping Stone

in every romance novel the characters must finally choose love, but all the interim steps toward the essential trust and respect the reader must believe exists are all up to the writer.

#practicepracticepracticeLesbian Romance
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Sharing Passion in Public

Karin Kallmaker 07/08/2009 Cheers & Chocolate

I’m looking forward to the GCLS Conference in just two weeks, because at some point, everyone has that moment of speechless enthusiasm for a book that was so good words fail them, and all they can do is glow with passion.

#FoodisRomantic#foodporn#GCLS
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