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eBook Version of Falling from the Moon discounted Dec 4 – 31
The eBook version of Falling from the Moon will be on sale starting December 4th. 25% off through the end of the year.
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Interview with Mythologica
Earlier this year I was interviewed by the amazing women of the Fates and Graces Mythologium for their newly launched Mythologica newsletter, that you can subscribe to for free. The Mythologium is a … conference and retreat for mythologists and mythophiles. Scholars of mythology present their work and spark inspiration Read more…
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Interview with the author
Dave Schwab of the Beach and Bay Press wrote a great article following our interview entitled “Pacific Beach environmental activist writes inspired novel.”
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The True Price of Activism: Judi Bari, Redwood Summer and Falling From The Moon
Talk Story Publishing is proud to announce the October 15th release of the eBook version of Falling From The Moon by San Diego author, Karin Zirk. The print version of her debut novel version hit the streets just before the pandemic shut everything down. Scheduled bookstore events and book festivals Read more…
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Stories of transformation during a time of transformation
This great collection of local San Diego writers features my sister, Tina Childers and her story of despair. Join the FREE virtual online reading!
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Publishing During a Pandemic
Asking for the community’s help Publishing a book during a pandemic is hard. While many people I know and love bought the book and even their friends bought the book, I’m trying to reach out to people who may not know me, who may not have heard of a Rainbow Read more…
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Proof of the Miraculous
My friend Stephen Wing, published a book called Proof of the Miraculous: Campfire Poetry from the Rainbow Gatherings. The title is so fitting because the Rainbow Gathering is miracle of sorts, his poetry is miraculous, and the book is not for sale. He printed and has given away a collection Read more…
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Plume podcast featuring Karin Zirk
Plume A Writers Companion supports all writers but focuses on highlighting the work of womyn writers. Plume is: 1. a community encouraging and celebrating women and non-binary writers 2. a monthly dose of creative inspiration 3. a bi-weekly podcast The podcasts are great and I was featured on Podcast #4. Read more…
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The Rainbow Gathering and COVID-19
I’m writing an article on this year’s rainbow gathering and would love to hear your thoughts The working title of my article is “The Rainbow Gathering and COVID-19: How a physically dispersed anarchist community addressed the pandemic” and it has been accepted for the December 2020 issue of Communities: Life Read more…
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Writing is always an autobiographical journey
Writing a novel is a journey of uncovering the story and yourself. As tiny insights appear in the writing, you apply them in your daily life and as the foibles of work, family and community teach you new lessons, they are woven into the story. My life experiences are integral Read more…