Is it so hard to say sorry?
by Karen Martin
A companion book to the Little Book of Red Flags, this curated illustrated collection of ‘I’m sorry’ statements provides a guide to identify what’s on offer: a heartfelt apology, a half-hearted one, or something in between.
Relationships are great - until they aren’t. One minute, you’re embraced in feelings of bliss; the next, you’re smack in the middle of an argument that seems to have come from nowhere. Sure, a good apology can help patch things up, but what happens when it just doesn’t feel right?
Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, The Little Book of Apologies unpacks the delicate art of saying sorry whether it is genuine, awkwardly given, or not at all. From sincere remorse to cleverly disguised non-apologies, explore with Lil' Kaz what makes a real ‘I’m sorry’.
I am an award-winning Australian author and playwright known for having run away with the circus, created plays in prisons, and strived for transformational theatre experiences. Over the course of my creative life, I learned to listen when the muses whisper in my ear.
My debut novel Dancing the Labyrinth was written while living in Crete. The Greek translation is traditionally published by Radamanthys Publications. The English version, independently published through KazJoyPress was awarded the Eyeland Book Award 2024 for self-published works. The Bringer of Happiness was inspired from Languedoc folklore of Mary Magdalene and her connection to Montsegur. Delphi is the sequel to Dancing the Labyrinth, but can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. The novella, Hypsipyle and the Curse of Lemnos retells the Greek myth through a feminist lens. These books form the thematic series Women Unveiled and share a distinctive feminine narrative probing societal boundaries. Women Unveiled blends Greek mythology, history and imagination in the telling of (almost true) stories. As a sideline, I created two non-fiction books - The Little Book of Red Flags and The Little Book of Apologies, which offer an illustrated and humorous reflection on relationships.
