Did you know that if your book club chooses Falling From The Moon as a reading selection, I would love to join you in your discussions via Zoom and your members can receive a great discount on copies of the print book when ordered through the author.
What’s a discussion with Karin like? Watch this brief video.
Falling From The Moon received the Silver Award in the Kops-Fetherling International Book Award for books published in 2020.
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 to see so many copies of my novel getting out into the world.
Next up, stuffing the envelopes!
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.
Giveaway ends March 30, 2021.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
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 is the Local Author Showcase. The Showcase includes books and eBooks written by adults, teens and children including your truly and my novel, Falling From The Moon.
The novel will be available for checkout from the San Diego Public Library soon. Visit the 55th Annual Local Author Showcase.
I can’t believe it’s been exactly one year since Falling From The Moon was published.
The year started out normal enough with a debut event at my grad school alumni reunion in January. After that there were great book events planned. The Writers Festival and the San Diego Union Tribune Festival of Books. There was a planned reading at the Women’s Museum of California in honor of the 30 year anniversary of Redwood Summer.
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I had looked forward to sharing excerpts of the books with potential readers who are interested in alternative culture, saving the planet, and creating community. Like so many others, I had to pirouette publicity, readings, community organizing and so much more. From writing an article for Communities Magazine on community building during a pandemic, to participating in the Mythologium via Zoom, I’ve been networking, connecting, and talking about the novel with anyone and everyone.
I’ve entered award competitions, reached out to book clubs, and been interviewed in numerous small, local newspapers and news magazines.
Then the unthinkable happened. My publisher passed away suddenly in December and now I’m adrift without support and guidance. I guess it’s up to me to invent the next phase of the journey . I’ll do that as soon as I can dig myself out of my grief.
The eBook version of Falling from the Moon will be on sale starting December 4th. 25% off through the end of the year.
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 through panels, presentations, and social gatherings. Think Plato’s symposium meets mythological studies. A gymnasium for the mythic mind.
The 2020 Mythologium was held virtually as were so many other conferences this year, but that opened up the conversation to scholars from around the globe.
We had a great conversation about culture crafting, myth making and being a mythologist.
If you love mythology, then you want to join in the fun at the Mythologium 2021 for a focus on Myth and Healing.
Dave Schwab of the Beach and Bay Press wrote a great article following our interview entitled “Pacific Beach environmental activist writes inspired novel.”
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 turned into presentations and readings online.
Watch Karin’s talk “The True Price of Activism” for a short reading and to learn about the inspiration behind her novel: Judi Bari the activist behind Redwood Summer 1990 on YouTube.