Author: A. L. Kaplan
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The Declaration of Independence: July 4th 1776
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
Abraham Lincoln called the Declaration of Independence “a rebuke and a stumbling-block to tyranny and oppression.”
A full transcript of the document can be found in the National Archives website.
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Second Edition Books on June 13th from 11:00 – 2:00
Come see me at Second Edition Books on Saturday, June 13th from 11:00 – 2:00
Say hello and pick up a book or two.
There are some great lunch places nearby.
Second Edition Books
6490 Dobbin RD
Columbia, MD 21045
Second Edition Books is between Sushi King (one of my favorite restaurants) and the Columbia MVA.
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What is The Trevor Project and How You Can Help.
What is The Trevor Project?
The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors.
This valuable organization is a vital lifeline for at risk youths and has saved many lives since its inception. Check out their website for more information. You can make a difference.
For the month of June, all proceeds from sales of my “BE WHO YOU ARE Pink and Blue” design will be donated to the Trevor Project.
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
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Meet Me At Second Edition Books On June 13: 11:00-2:00
I will be at Second Edition Books on June 13th from 11:00 – 2:00
Come say hello and pick up a book or two.
Second Edition Books
6490 Dobbin RD
Columbia, MD 21045
Second Edition Books is between Sushi King and the Columbia MVA
Dragon’s Hanukkah
It’s Hanukkah and Dragon is helping his family celebrate.
Come join the fun as Dragon makes latkes and lights the menorah.
Then play the dreidel game and see where it lands!
Star Touched
Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers. Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble. Will Tatiana flee or stay and fight for the new life she has built? Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends and herself.
Hummingbird
Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history. One step toward understanding. One stride toward survival. One leap toward flying free from the past.
Sometimes a blessing can be a curse.
Young Maya bears the mark of the moon goddess, a sign that would doom her to be sacrificed in her village where the death god is revered. Forced to dye her golden eyes dark, Maya lives in constant fear of discovery. To save her family and the village’s future, she must find the courage to stand up to the high priest before he can bring the death god into this world.
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My Monday Balticon Schedule
It’s the last day of the convention, but not the end of the fun!
Mon 11:30 AM
The Structured Pantser
What if I’m neither a pantser nor a plotter, but something in-between? What if I want to focus my discovery writing without tying myself to an outline? What if I want more discovery writing without ruining a perfectly good outline? Like most things in writing, there is no one answer. Panelists will discuss ways to combine the two methods.
A. L. Kaplan Samantha Mills -CC 2025 Winner Jen Brinn mod Haley Gelfuso-CC 2026 Winner Cecilia Tan
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My Sunday Balticon Schedule
Sun 10:00 AM
Memories of Balticons Past
Description No sh*t, there I was… This really happened at Balticon…. And nobody was arrested. Let’s listen to some fans and pros talk about past Balticons.
A. L. Kaplan mod Tom Schaad Thomas The Red Eva Whitley Brick Barrientos
Sun 4:00
Autographs
Autograph session with Rigel Ailur, A. L. Kaplan, and Nate Whiting.
Rigel Ailur A. L. Kaplan Nate Whiting
