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“Readers and Libraries”

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What Happened Next, Round 3

Karin Kallmaker 03/23/2022 Book News, Frosting 3 - Still Crazy After All These Years, Readers and Libraries 81 Comments

Which of Karin’s couples do you want more of? Oh, and do you call it Frosting or Icing on your cake? There’s a reward for commenting at her site!

#readerpollFrosting on the Cake 3
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Inclusion, Survival, and Rainbow Unicorns

Karin Kallmaker 09/22/2021 LIFE + STYLE, Readers and Libraries, Sisters of the Pen 16 Comments

Where I stand on the Golden Crown Literary Society’s clarification of its inclusive language. Short answer: I’m 100% for it. Also, pic of my favorite rainbow unicorn.

#feminist#mylesbianfreespeech#wlw
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Many Splendoured Things (But Not the Head Cold)

Karin Kallmaker 07/13/2017 Events and Appearances, Readers and Libraries 7 Comments

In which Karin Kallmaker says two kinds of thank you, applauds love and resistance and gives you a real reason to read to the end.

#GCLS2017#HeadColdLies#WomenLaughingTogether

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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Indomitable Should Be in Your Public Library

Karin Kallmaker 01/05/2017 Readers and Libraries, Sisters of the Pen 5 Comments

Biographies of lesbian women are rare. Your local library should have a copy of Indomitable and you can make it happen in five minutes or less without leaving your chair.

#BarbaraGrier#IndomitableAwesome WomenWomen in Print Movement
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Random Trivial Things

  • Trivia – All the Wrong Places
    Brandy Monsoon's last name (All the Wrong Places) was inspired by Edina Monsoon of Absolutely Fabulous. A force of nature is a force of nature, even when it's a bit confused by life.

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  • I really needed to hear and read this – Simply the Best
    I know you said you struggled to write it, but Simply the Best is right up there as one of my favorite books you’ve written.
  • Velvet in Venice – “Highly Recommended for Drama-Free, Sweet, Adult Love Story”
    Nikki sings her way into Artie’s heart and music plays a key element to their interactions.
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