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Karin Kallmaker

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Karin Kallmaker

ペンネーム: Laura Adams（Pen name used for some science fiction and fantasy novels）

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性別
女性
生誕
1960-01-01 （Sacramento, California）
国籍
American
言語
English
居住地歴
San Francisco Bay Area

経歴

職業
Novelist, Short story writer
活動期間
1989年〜
所属
Naiad Press (former publisher), Bella Books (served as Editorial Director)
影響を受けた人物
Katherine V. Forrest, Jane Austen (cited as a foremother of the modern novel)

学歴

California State University, Sacramento
College of Business / Business Administration
学位: B.A.
期間: 〜1988
卒業年: 1988
国: United States
Earned a B.A. in Business Administration

受賞歴

Golden Crown Literary Award
2020
対象作品: Because I Said So
部門: Lesbian Contemporary Romance
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award
2019
対象作品: My Lady Lipstick
部門: Lesbian Romantic Blend
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award
2011
対象作品: Above Temptation
部門: Lesbian Romantic Suspense
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award
2011
対象作品: Frosting on the Cake 2
部門: Lesbian Anthology/Short Story
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Lambda Literary Award
2004
対象作品: Maybe Next Time
部門: Romance
主催: Lambda Literary Foundation
結果: Winner
Lambda Literary Award
2009
対象作品: The Kiss that Counted
部門: Lesbian Romance
主催: Lambda Literary Foundation
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award (Ann Bannon Popular Choice)
2009
対象作品: The Kiss that Counted
部門: Ann Bannon Popular Choice
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Lambda Literary Award
2009
対象作品: In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip
部門: Lesbian Erotica
主催: Lambda Literary Foundation
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award
2007
対象作品: 18th & Castro
部門: Lesbian Erotica
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award
2006
対象作品: Just Like That
部門: Lesbian Romance
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner
Golden Crown Literary Award
2005
対象作品: Sugar
部門: Lesbian Romance
主催: Golden Crown Literary Society
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

In Every Port

1989年 Lesbian romance

Kallmaker's debut novel. Focuses on the interior lives of lesbian characters and includes events surrounding the 1978 assassination of Harvey Milk.

Lesbian communityIdentitySocial issues
翻訳
  • Translated into French and other languages

Touchwood

1991年 Romance

An early notable work praised for its command of language and the power of eros; helped establish the author.

RomanceSelf-discovery
翻訳
  • Translated into French (Au grand jour)

Painted Moon

1994年 Romance

One of the author's popular novels, hailed as a successor in spirit to notable earlier lesbian novels and enduringly popular.

Love and growthHistory of lesbian culture

Maybe Next Time

2003年 Romance

A story of redemption, healing and survival. Winner of a Lambda Literary Award.

HealingRedemptionRebuilding relationships

The Kiss that Counted

2008年 Romance

A romantic work blending contemporary issues; winner of a Lambda Literary Award.

RomanceCommunity
翻訳
  • Translated into German (Es begann mit einem Kuss)

18th & Castro

2006年 Erotica / Short stories

A collection of short stories including pieces set in San Francisco's Castro; winner of a Golden Crown Literary Award.

EroticismCommunity

全著作

  • In Every Port
  • Touchwood
  • Paperback Romance
  • Car Pool
  • Painted Moon
  • Wild Things
  • Embrace in Motion
  • Night Vision (as Laura Adams)
  • Christabel (as Laura Adams; later revised under Karin Kallmaker)
  • Maybe Next Time
  • 18th & Castro
  • The Kiss that Counted
  • Sugar
  • Just Like That
  • Finders Keepers
  • Warming Trend
  • Stepping Stone
  • Above Temptation
  • Roller Coaster
  • Love by the Numbers
  • Captain of Industry
  • Castle Wrath
  • My Lady Lipstick
  • Because I Said So
  • Simply the Best

作品の翻訳

  • Many works have been translated into French, German, Spanish, Czech and other languages

作風・主題

文体
Realistic style emphasizing characterisationSkilled fusion of romantic plotting and emotional detail
頻出モチーフ
Lesbian community and its historyComing out and self-acceptanceHealing and forgiveness

評価・遺産

One of the leading authors in lesbian romance—often dubbed the 'Queen of Lesbian Romance'—Kallmaker has significantly influenced community-focused literature, won multiple Lambda and Golden Crown awards, and contributed to mentorship and editorial leadership.

関連学会

  • Lambda Literary Foundation (association through award recognition)
  • Golden Crown Literary Society (association through award recognition)

資料所蔵先

  • Stonewall Library and Archives (selected as guest lecturer)

大衆文化への影響

  • Works frequently featured in lesbian romance book clubs and community events

引用

  • "Part of my goal for writing erotica was to decriminalize lesbian sex for lesbians, especially those in committed couples and those who don't live in an urban Mecca with an out-and-proud sex-positive attitude."
    出典: Interview for Q Syndicate by Joy Parks (May 2006) (2006年)

豆知識

  • Has written science fiction and fantasy under the pen name Laura Adams.
  • Married her long-term partner on August 25, 2008; mother of two children (Kelson and Lee).
  • Sometimes referred to as the 'Queen of Lesbian Romance'.