Come to Books and Brews
1700 W 41st St #420
Baltimore, MD 21211
Over 18 wonderful local authors!
Grab a drink and buy some books.
Or a bite to eat from Carroll and Son Fine Foods.
I’ll be there with books and fig jam.
Both make excellent gifts.
Category: Author event
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Carroll County Farmers Market Author Day November 1, 2025
Come To The
November 1, 2025
8:00-2:00
I’ll be there with my books and a few other special items.
Carroll County Agriculture Center
700 Agriculture Dr.
Westminster, MD 21157
Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.
Especially when your powers can get you killed.
Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.
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.
Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.
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.
A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret
Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.
But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.
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Gremlins: Presented by Con-Tinual
It’s time for holiday horror as we revisit the 80’s glory of the Gremlins franchise with Jack Cullen, Amy Kaplan, and host James P. Nettles III!
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Come see me at the Baltimore Book Festival
Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
Come the the Baltimore Book Festival
I’ll be at the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association table most of the weekend.
Come say hi and pick of some new books.
Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.
Especially when your powers can get you killed.
Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.
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.
Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.
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.
A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret
Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.
But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.
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My Sunday Worldcon Schedule
Animal Companions in Middle Grade/YA
Young Adult Fiction
Room 320, Sun. 4:30–5:30 p.m.It’s dangerous to go alone! The loyal animal (or monster) companion is a common feature of kids’ stories. These companions do more than tag along—they reveal character, deepen world-building, offer emotional support (or challenge), and sometimes even steal the show. Let’s discuss our favorites and find out what makes these furry (or scaly) friends so great.
Deva Fagan (M), A. L. Kaplan, Jenna Lee-Yun, Kathryn Sullivan, Maya Prasad
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My Friday Schedule at Worldcon
Teen
Room 347-348, Sat. 3–4 p.m.Decide who will win each contest from our bracket of various characters and determine who will take home the crown!
A. L. Kaplan (M)
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My Thursday Schedule at Worldcon
Meet the Authors—YA and Middle Grade
Teen; Young Adult Fiction; Youth
Room 347-348, Thu. 1:30–2:30 p.m.Come meet the writers who are crafting the stories for you! A selection of YA and middle grade authors are available to answer questions and talk about stories.
Marta Murvosh (M), A. L. Kaplan, CJ Hosack, Kate Ristau, L.J. Melvin, Shana Targosz
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My Wednesday Schedule at Worldcon
Prop Up That Costume with a Prop
Costume
Room 335-336, Wed. 10:30–11:30 a.m.Props can often make or break a costume. Learn what works and how to make those little special items, hopefully without breaking the bank.
Selena A. Naumoff (M), A. L. Kaplan, Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr.
Readings
Room 428, Wed. noon–12:30 p.m.A. L. Kaplan
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Come see me at Seattle Worldcon 2025
Seattle Worldcon 2025!
Building Yesterday’s Future–For Everyone
August 13–17, 2025
Here is my Schedule:
Prop Up That Costume with a Prop
Room 335-336, Wed. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Props can often make or break a costume. Learn what works and how to make those little special items, hopefully without breaking the bank.
Selena A. Naumoff (M), A. L. Kaplan, Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr.
Room 428, Wed. noon–12:30 p.m.
A. L. Kaplan
Meet the Authors—YA and Middle Grade
Room 347-348, Thu. 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Come meet the writers who are crafting the stories for you! A selection of YA and middle grade authors are available to answer questions and talk about stories.
Marta Murvosh (M), A. L. Kaplan, CJ Hosack, Kate Ristau, L.J. Melvin, Shana Targosz
Teen
Room 347-348, Sat. 3–4 p.m.Decide who will win each contest from our bracket of various characters and determine who will take home the crown!
A. L. Kaplan (M)
Animal Companions in Middle Grade/YA
Room 320, Sun. 4:30–5:30 p.m.
It’s dangerous to go alone! The loyal animal (or monster) companion is a common feature of kids’ stories. These companions do more than tag along—they reveal character, deepen world-building, offer emotional support (or challenge), and sometimes even steal the show. Let’s discuss our favorites and find out what makes these furry (or scaly) friends so great.
Deva Fagan (M), A. L. Kaplan, Jenna Lee-Yun, Kathryn Sullivan, Maya Prasad
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ConTinual : Favorite Disney Animals
Do you have a favorite Disney animal? We do, and there are a lot of them.
Fans Amy Kaplan, Gini Koch, Wendy Van Camp, Mark West, and Gail Martin share their favorite heroic Disney animals in this ConTinual panel!
Watch the recording here.
