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Cover, Unbeliever by Karin Kallmaker. One of my all-time favorite stories! - Dreamer. A pensive modern woman stares into the distance while the ghostly image of a young colonial woman lingers behind her.

Goldie Finalists Announced for 2006 Awards

Karin Kallmaker 02/21/2006 Awards and Reviews, Just Like That, Unbeliever

Two recent releases are shortlisted for 2006 Goldie Awards! Read more about Just Like That and Bell, Book and Dyke.

#GCLSLesbian RomanceLesbian Sensuality
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Society of Women

Karin Kallmaker 02/10/2006 Craft of Writing

If you love lesbian fiction of all genres, this convention is for you! I’m proud to be a sponsor again this year, and spending time with readers and other writers is great.

#GCLSLesbian Pride
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Might I be so bold as to ask how much sex is enough?

Karin Kallmaker 02/08/2006 Craft of Writing

Whether it’s suds in the shower or yahoo-bucking-bronco sex is determined by the plot and characters.

Lesbian RomanceLesbian Sensuality
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About that nasty e-mail from a reader. . .

Karin Kallmaker 11/09/2005 Book News, Craft of Writing, Readers and Libraries

of the things writers do when we gather is compare not just the good, but the bad side of putting our work into the public marketplace… so this was my answer to the question.

Lesbian Pride
cover Touchwood by Karin Kallmaker. “This is one of the best stories I have ever read.” - Reader Evon. Hand-drawn graphic of an open book, mug of coffee on a table, and a bookshelf lining the wall.

Creating a Character of “Age”

Karin Kallmaker 09/22/2005 Craft of Writing, Touchwood - First Edition, Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition

One of the first questions a romance writer has to answer is “Why is this character single?” The older the character, the more complicated the answer to that question can be.

#writeradviceCharacter is the Thing
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Random Trivial Things

  • Trivia – How was Substitute for Love inspired by Dick?
    The inspiration for the character of Reyna Putnam in Substitute for Love came when Karin watched then candidate Cheney dance around the issues of LGBT rights as if his own daughter's life wouldn't have been improved had he cared enough to spend any of his political capital on her. Who wants to be that guy's flesh-and-blood? What is the price when your needs conflict with his plans?

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  • Cover, Unbeliever by Karin Kallmaker. Romance, magic, and sisters. Unbeliever - Love is Magic is Love - eBook $3.99

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  • Unforgettable at Reviewer’s Bookwatch
    Unforgettable is vintage lesbian romance, continuing Kallmaker's string of well-written, thoughtful stories about women surviving difficult times and coming into their own.
  • Reader Comments about Stepping Stone
    Great read. I just want to keep reading. I would love a sequel.
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