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Reality is Not Reality TV

Karin Kallmaker 09/14/2009 Craft of Writing, LIFE + STYLE, Readers and Libraries

Just because I have the passionate commitment about writing to put a story on the page doesn’t mean I have a right to the passionate commitment of others, let alone their money and time. I have to earn it and work to keep it.

#civilitycounts#mylesbianfreespeech#ReadersareEarned
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It’s About Passion

Karin Kallmaker 08/16/2009 Cheers & Chocolate, Craft of Writing, Readers and Libraries

The reason these two stories work so well together is that they are both about the pursuit of joy through passion.

#foodporn#moviereviewJulia Child
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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

WomYn are Better Together – Y Tour 2009

Karin Kallmaker 06/07/2009 Readers and Libraries, Sisters of the Pen

The Y Tour is about womYn working together, creating, building, dancing and reading. Several events are planned with Denver womYn’s and charitable groups.

#WomenCommunity

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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  • Trivia – Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren? Sure!
    It's unusual for Karin to have an actor in mind to play one of her characters. An exception is Marissa's mother in Finders Keepers. The "step up on the table in the country club dining room to make an announcement" personality - it's so Meryl Streep. If she were unavailable then Helen Mirren would do it justice as well.

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  • Painted Moon at Alabama Forum Gaiety
    Wonderfully written with believable and lovable characters, this is a terrific and moving lesbian novel...
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    I loved the big nod to the early pioneers of lesbian fiction Ann Bannon and Marijane Meaker who were beacons to those searching for more.
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