On writing and books The Novel
Silver Award Winner in Kops-Fethering Book Awards
Falling From The Moon received the Silver Award in the Kops-Fetherling International Book Award for books published in 2020.
Life
Pandemic as meditation
I think of the pandemic as one long meditation. I am an irregular practitioner myself but the pandemic has forced myself and my own thoughts upon me. It has forced me to sit or walk quietly with my life as I have lived it in Read more…
Life
Navigating the health care industry during a pandemic
In December 2019, I had an eight-hour bought of vomiting and I’m still not well. I spent a week feel not great and very picky about what I ate (mostly ice cream thank to a neighbor who was going to the store for me). I Read more…
On writing and books The Novel
GoodReads Giveaway Packaging in Progress
From March 1-30, Falling From The Moon was part of a giveaway on GoodReads. Fifty lucky readers will have a book shipping out to them in the next few days. I’m labeling, signing books, and stuffing mailing envelopes. Wow what a journey but so exciting Read more…
Activism Life
I’m jealous of young people
For the last 40 years, I’ve believed that the life I’ve been able to lead was only possible because of the work done by those who went before me. I understand my responsibility in life is to enhance that legacy and build another link in Read more…
Life
A Change of Scenery
While a change of scenery won’t automatically change your life, it can provide a brief window of opportunity to imagine different possibilities. For so many of us, we get stuck in the day-to-day business of life, the endless to-do lists, and the ruts of why Read more…
On writing and books The Novel
Good Reads Book Giveaway March 1-30
Enter the Good Reads Book Giveaway and win a free signed print copy of the Falling From The Moon. Only open to USA shipping addresses. Goodreads Book Giveaway Falling from the Moon by Karin E. Zirk Giveaway ends March 30, 2021. See the giveaway Read more…
Life
Celebration of Jennifer
One of my closest friends in the world, my former business partner, and the publisher of my novel passed away in December 2020. A community organizer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, writing instructor, writer, and feminist, Jennifer Simpson, MFA, connected people from diverse backgrounds because she Read more…
On writing and books The Novel
San Diego Public Library Local Author Showcase
The Local Author Program highlights the intellectual and creative accomplishments of writers in the San Diego region and is presented for reading interest as well as the opportunity to highlight the diverse and abundant talent we have locally. A centerpiece of the Local Author Program Read more…