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Fun with First Lines

Karin Kallmaker 05/02/2009 Craft of Writing, Sisters of the Pen

With apologies to Edmund White for butchering his opening to Hotel de Dream, I had a great deal of fun going a different direction from his opening line.

#movinghandGALLA FestivalHeidi Boehringer

1st Annual Gay and Lesbian Literary Arts Festival (GALLA)

Karin Kallmaker 04/24/2009 Events and Appearances, Readers and Libraries

The festival will feature at least 5 current and prominent GLBT literary arts figures, with an opening reception with the artists, readings, book signings, discussion panels, presentations, workshops, exhibits and social functions.

GALLA Festival
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Why the Y? Or, Good in Spite of the Bad and Ugly

Karin Kallmaker 03/16/2009 Events and Appearances, LIFE + STYLE, Readers and Libraries, Sisters of the Pen

That’s my favorite thing about birthdays as I get older — they can last all month if I work it right.

Lammy ShortlistLesbian Pride

It’s a Living Thing

Karin Kallmaker 02/10/2009 Craft of Writing, Dawning

It’s a simple question – what could a woman regret so much that she would give up the only happiness that has come her way to make it right?

#lesficChallenger ExplosionLesbian FantasyLesbian Romance
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Two Gifts for the Price of One

Karin Kallmaker 01/19/2009 Business of Books

Books are gifts give twice, once to your friend, and once to the writer.

Books Make Great GiftsNicola Griffith
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Random Trivial Things

  • Trivia – In Every Port
    Barbara Grier wasn't sure she liked the title of Karin's first novel. But Katherine Forrest did, and In Every Port it remained.

Featured Published Things

  • A white woman with mottled skin and braided, shaggy red hair, is wearing a shoulder and chest armor. Her hands are resting on a double edged winged axe. Text reads, A Coin of Love Romance, Knight of Nights, Karin Kallmaker, Goldie and Lammy Award Winner Knight of Nights - A Coin of Love Romance $4.99 – $13.95
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  • Velvet in Venice at the Lesbian Review – “Perfect Romance”
    A tiny touch of magic makes everything better, even an already perfect romance.
  • Filled to the Brim with Chocolate and Other Goodies
    This book reads fast, is light and sexy, and filled to the brim with chocolate and other goodies.
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