Book Sale to Aid Long-Time LesFic Supporter

Karin Kallmaker Sisters of the Pen

Keep Calm and Love On Poster

Today your superpower can be helping out someone in need. And you end up with books! I learned a few hours ago that a long-time supporter of lesbian fiction books, a woman who has given countless hours to the Stonewall Library in Fort Lauderdale, touched each and every one of our books on the shelves, alphabetized them, taped up boo boos, acted as a tireless reference and referral for other readers, is battling cancer. As a retiree in Florida, she is without health insurance. Read More

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Above Temptation and Frosting 2, 2010 Goldie Finalists

Karin Kallmaker Above Temptation, Awards and Reviews, Frosting on the Cake Volume 2

The finalists are in the process of being announced for the 2010 Golden Crown Literary Society Goldie Awards, and both of my 2010 works have been shortlisted in their category. Since the Goldies are my favorite lesbian event of the literary year, having both Above Temptation, in Lesbian Romantic Suspense, and Frosting on the Cake 2: Second Helpings, in Lesbian Short Story/Essay/Collection, survive the screening process to finalist status is like a great big cherry on top of what will be a very fun week. Read More

Kairn Kallmaker and Lucy Jane Bledsoe 2011

An Evening of Words and Laughter

Karin Kallmaker Above Temptation, Events and Appearances

Kairn Kallmaker and Lucy Jane Bledsoe 2011

Karin Kallmaker and Lucy Jane Bledsoe, San Francisco Main Library 2011

Lambda Literary Awards Finalist Readings, San Francisco Public Library

My favorite thing about this annual event is the range of books – from fiction to poetry to LGBT studies. Like a lot of writers I ought to read more than I do, and to have such an array of works assembled like a tasty sampler buffet makes for, to extend the metaphor, a delicious evening. Read More