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Because I Said So wins Best Lesbian Romance – Short Novel at the 2020 Goldie Awards.

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Lez Talk About Books Podcast with host Anita Kelly – Karin Kallmaker talks about writing advice, how she began writing, and stuff she’s learned about publishing.

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