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Jae’s Sapphic Book Bingo 2026 – Check Off the Boxes Guide

Karin Kallmaker 02/24/2026 Readers and Libraries, Sisters of the Pen 0 Comments

Bingo squares you can tick off with a re-read for the 2026 Sapphic Book Bingo by Jae.

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I Stand with The T – Public Thread

Karin Kallmaker 01/16/2024 LIFE + STYLE, Sisters of the Pen 6 Comments

I Stand with The T – Public Thread preserved from the implosion of Bird Site. Trans people are part of this cis lesbian’s queer family.

#feminist#mylesbianfreespeech#ProtectTransKids#TransWomenAreWomenLesbian Pride
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GCLS 2022 – Birthing Books and More

Karin Kallmaker 06/26/2022 Events and Appearances, Sisters of the Pen 0 Comments

You are not doing the writing thing wrong! Come hear the journeys of 7 authors who did it their way at the So I Had This Idea Panel. #GCLS2022 Plus other things I’m up to in ABQ.

#GCLS2022#lesfic#sapphic#WriterPrideWriter Self-Care
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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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Dear Writers – Never Doubt You Are a Pebble

Karin Kallmaker 10/07/2020 Craft of Writing, Resources, Sisters of the Pen 4 Comments

It’s not just you and me. Even famous, wildly successful, ground-breaking writers doubt they had an impact. #ImposterSyndrome #WriterSelfCare

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Random Trivial Things

  • Trivia – Substitute for Love’s Fascinating Math
    No math whiz, Karin spent a long time studying the milestones of mathematics to create a realistic passion for Holly Markham in Substitute for Love. Her favorite fascinating fact was how measuring sound waves electronically replaced the whack of an engineer's hammer against a train wheel to test for metal fatigue. File that under "Cool stuff writers hope some day will help them win Jeopardy!"

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  • A glowing young black woman with natural hair and red lips looks over her shoulder through mottled light at the Grand Canal and skyline of St. Marcos Plaza in Venice. A glass of deep red wine is in the foregound. A Coin of Love Romance, Velvet in Venice, Karin Kallmaker, Goldie and Lammy Winning Author Velvet in Venice - A Coin of Love Romance eBook $4.99

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  • Listener Reviews of Cowboys and Kisses Audiobook
    The heat of a prairie fire and the bold passion these women share is portrayed in vivid, poetic language.
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    Amazing to read such a fresh story, interesting jobs.. a double love story (Paz and Josie are super cute), and a wild trajectory for Kesa and Shannon...
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