How to Prepare the Perfect Mate
There’s a new kid in town and she’s getting ready for the date of her life.
This gal is available on t-shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of colors.
Go ahead. You know you want one.
And they make great gifts.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
2020 hasn’t been the year we all had hoped for, but there is still much to be thankful for.
Next November will be even better.
Nothing says holidays like a good book. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of STAR TOUCHED and WOLF DAWN.
STAR TOUCHED
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.
WOLF DAWN
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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BE WHO YOU ARE
I’ve always said you should be who you are. Now you can tell the world.
Give yourself a gift.
BE Who You Are Flames Shown on an Essential T-shirt Visit ALKaplanAuthor.Redbubble.com to see more designs and products.
STAR TOUCHED
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.
#Bewhoyouare
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VETERANS DAY THANK YOU
Thank You
To Everyone Who Has Served In
The Armed Forces Of The United States Of America
ARMY 
NAVY 
AIRFORCE 
MARINES 
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Indies Unlimited 2018 Editors’ Choice Flash Fiction Anthology
Announcing the Indies Unlimited 2018 Editors’ Choice Flash Fiction Anthology
The Indies Unlimited 2018 Flash Fiction Anthology features a year’s worth of winning entries from the IndiesUnlimited.com weekly flash fiction challenge. These stories were hand-picked by judges and editors. This collection contains 57 stories by 32 different authors from around the world, with full color pictures by award-winning photographer K. S. Brooks. From a soul-eating jack-o’lantern to a man’s unexplainable shadow, there are a myriad of genres and stories to appeal to every taste.
Authors with stories in the anthology include: Dana Adams, Allen Alright, Mary Kay Bonfante, Robert K. Blechman, E. Carr, E.J. Cooke, Rachelle Cory, Alyssa Devine, Bill Engleson, N.T. Franklin, Rutger Galtiarii, Diana Garcia, Judith Garcia, Dusty May Jane, A.L. Kaplan, Pharrel Katz, Dale E. Lehman, T. McGrath, Tamara McLanahan, Kevin P. Michaels, Antonia Overstreet, Mr. Pish, Diane Selby, Lou Silvestri, Jeremy James Smith, Lexi Storm, Stephannie Tallent, Ken Talley, Dana Vacca, Morgan Winters, JB Wocoski, and Ann Zimmerman.
We will be offering the eBook for FREE November 10 through 14, 2020 Order your copy now.
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Little Squirt – Illustrated in Miniatures on Candid Canine
Laila’s 2020 Halloween Photo It might be a little be after Halloween, but take a look a this post on Candid Canine.
I love the way Christina Verstraete illustrated my story, Little Squirt, with miniatures. Very clever. Make sure you visit and check out her other creations.
Halloween in #Miniature: Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat!
STAR TOUCHED
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.
WOLF DAWN
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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Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Winner
My latest entry to the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge won this week.
Check it out.
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Wednesday at the Write Women Book Fest
LIVESTREAMS, RECORDED WORKSHOPS, READINGS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, AND MORE
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 – 26WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 23
KIDS AND TEENS ROCK!7-7:30PM – READING FOR CHILDREN
VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.facebook.com/LifeLessonswithMrGReaper/live/
Silly & Fun Bedtime Story for Children
Life Lessons with Mr. G. Reaper
The Magic of Making Friends by Sarah Petrosky8-9PM – READING AND Q&A FOR TEENS
VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/287597519351319/
Star Touched by A.L. KaplanSTAR TOUCHED: Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.
WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://youtu.be/Qm7fifZV3Hg
Coming of Age – Hair Workshop for Teens with Keianna JohnsonCRAFT TIME FOR KIDS
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYwt0Lrw44I&feature=youtu.be
Story Dice!
Erin Timmermann with Leaf and YardCRAFT TIME FOR TEENS
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.thefolkhaus.com/p/the-write-women-book-fest-virtual.html?m=1
Make your own zines!
A time-honored tradition of independent and underground zines made simple with Mary DeMarco-Logue of Folkhaus.If you haven’t had a chance yet, pick up a copy of Star Touched and Wolf Dawn.
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.
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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Tuesday at the Write Women Book Fest
LIVESTREAMS, RECORDED WORKSHOPS, READINGS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, AND MORE
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 – 26TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 22
INDUSTRY DAY FOR WRITERS & ASPIRING WRITERSLIVESTREAMS
5-6PM – WORKSHOP WITH LINDA WOOD RONDEAU
Five-Point Plotting for Pantsers
with Linda Rondeau
VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.facebook.com/lindarondeau7PM – WORKSHOP WITH ARIELE SEILING — Building A Marketing Strategy For Authors
VIEW THIS ZOOM WILL BE HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85346264597?pwd=RUV6MkVpWVQ5TFNvazV3ZmxXNG4xQT09
A PASSCODE WILL BE REQUIRED – VISIT ARIELE’S AUTHOR PAGE FOR UPDATESWORKSHOP WITH CHERYL W. BROOKS
Researching Biographies, Tips & Tricks with Cheryl W. Brooks
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.cherylwbrooksauthor.com/WORKSHOP
How to Self-Publish a Children’s Book
With Author Sarah Petrosky & Illustrator Christie Sheridan
VIEW THESE RECORDINGS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/thewritewomenbookfest/WORKSHOP WITH MARY E. JUNG
Women’s Fiction & Toxic Masculinity with Mary E. Jung
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.facebook.com/ROAMEJ/EMPOWERMENT WITH KAMARI TALLEY
Building Season
Stay focused, meet your goals, and embrace who you are!
With Motivational Speaker Kamari Talley gives us you a short and powerful inspirational boost!
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.facebook.com/thewritewomenbookfest/WORKSHOP WITH ARIELE SIELING
Creativity In Times of Stress with Ariele Sieling
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://youtu.be/JahZd6ASxGITALK WRITE WITH CARDYN BROOKS
VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://youtu.be/sLkrxrqqw04
Query Experiences with Cardyn BrooksI’ll be doing a LIVE READING and
Q & A.
September 23rd at 8:00 PM.
Join me on FACEBOOK
If you haven’t had a chance yet, pick up a copy of Star Touched and Wolf Dawn.
Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.
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.
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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SHROUDED UPDATE 9-20-20
Back on June 27th, I unveiled my sculpture, SHROUDED, which is dedicated to all those who lost their battle with Covid-19.
The plan is for the plants to, over time, envelope the sculpture, enrobing in in a natural shroud. This is what it looked like then.
Shrouded 6-27-2020 Here is a picture from this afternoon. The plants have already begun their entwinement
Shrouded 9-20-2020 Sadly, the death toll in the US has risen above 199,000+.
SHROUDED
But Not Forgotten
View the video of SHROUDED here.
STAR TOUCHED
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.
WOLF DAWN
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.
