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Happy New Birthday Star Touched!
Great news! Thanks to Wolf Mint Books, Star Touched is back.
The E-book went live a few weeks ago and the audio version is now up!
You can find them on Amazon.
If you are looking for a print version, I have the last two copies. Otherwise, you’ll need to wait until 2025.
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.
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.
“A unique and finely crafted novel. The characters touched my heart as I was drawn into their plight and compelled to finish!”
— New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder
“Star Touched is fast-paced with well-defined characters and dialog that snaps. The ravaged, post-technological American society is depicted with sure strokes. The story draws one in and keeps one reading. And that’s exactly what one wants from a book.”
— A. L. Sirois, author of THE BOHEMIAN MAGICIAN
“A great YA dystopian novel exploring the challenges of being different, acceptance, maturity, and friendship.”
— Steven Southard
Star Touched was originally published in 2017 by Intrigue Publishing.
The story continues:
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.
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Had a great time at Books and Brews
Last Saturday I participated in Books and Brews at Union Craft Brewery.
I had a great time and met some wonderful people.
If you missed me, don’t fret, I’ll be at the Atholton HS Craft Fair on December 8, 2024 in Columbia, Maryland.
In addition to my books, (including the last 2 print copies of Star Touched!) I will be selling “Be Who You Are” T-shirts and some special wolf and hummingbird necklaces.
See you there!
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Come to the Baltimore Book Festival September 28-29, 2024
The Baltimore Book Festival is back and I will be there on Sunday, September 29th from 2:00-3:00 PM!
The entire festival is free, so come have fun!
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has a booth and a stage at the Peabody Heights Brewery on E 30th Street.
I’ll be at the SFWA booth so stop by and say hello.
While you’re there, you can get some great books.
SFWA Booth & Stage
Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E 30th St, Baltimore 21218
Saturday 9/28 Booth hours: 12-5
Sunday 9/29 Booth/Panels/Signings: 11-6
A schedule and map is on the Book Festival website.
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.
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 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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My Trip to Scotland: Part 1
This past August I had the pleasure of traveling to Scotland. The trip idea emerged when Glasgow won the bid for the 2024 World Science Fiction Convention. Well, the con was great, but only a small part of my trip.
My husband and I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland in late morning on August 1st. After an overnight flight, we were exhausted, but didn’t want to waste any time.
What better way to start the trip than with a hearty lunch. We shared a meat pie that was divine and a bowl of Cullen skink, which is a thick creamy soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. Yum!
This is an old city, full of beautiful stone buildings and history, like the Writers Museum.
Then we walked our little feet off from New Town to Old Town and up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh castle.
Castle Rock, where Edinburgh castle sits, is was formed by a volcano several hundred million years ago. The castle itself was originally build in 1103 AD.
Spotted this narrow pathway and had to take a picture.
And a sculpture of Sherlock Holmes in honor of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Fringe festival had just started, so we grabbed a pint and headed off to one of the many shows. The problem with a city on steep hills is that a building’s front door and back door aren’t on the same level. It took a bit of navigating to wind our way to the venue we wanted, but made it on time.
Stay tuned for more of my adventure in Scotland!
While your waiting, pick up a book.
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 Schedule at Glasgow 2024 World Con
Will you be at Glasgow 2024: A World Con for our Future?
This will be the 82nd World Science Fiction convention and runs from August 8-12 in Glasgow, Scotland.
I am thrilled to be part of programing. Here is where you can find me.
Sunday, August 11: 11:30 AM in Alsh 1
Look! I Have Raised a Geek! — Or else, you might say – parenting done right. We’ve invited some of the unconventional parents who will share with you the parenting methods they used to raise a proper geek and, hopefully, future fandom members as well. Some stories may be funny, others quite unexpected!
Sunday, August 11: 2:30 PM in Argyll 1
Why do we still love paper and tangible things? — Printed progress reports, souvenir books, pocket programs, conbooks, fanzines, books, and other common items in the fandom and at fandom conventions. Even though all of them exist in their digital PDF versions (or sometimes in-app versions as well), we still have a deep sentiment for paper itself. Why is this so? What makes us stick with old ways when the future has already arrived?
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.
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.
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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It’s Official: I’m a Program Participant for World Con 2024
This August is the 82nd annual World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow, Scotland, and I will be a program participant. I can’t tell you what panels I’ll be on. That is still top secret.
Check out the WorldCon website for more information.
Hope to see you there.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, picked up a copy of one of my books.
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.
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.
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 Balticon Schedule
Balticon is a four-day celebration of Science Fiction and Fantasy!
May 24-27, 2024 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland
When I’m not volunteering or hanging out at the Maryland Writers’ Association table, here is where you can find me:
Saturday: 11:30 AM — Location: St. George
Author Reading: A.L. Kaplan and Ruthanna Emrys
Saturday: 1:00 PM — Location: Room 8029
The Power of Writing Retreats: John Appel, Adeena Mignogna, Martin Wilsey, Alex Jenning, A. L. Kaplan
Saturday: 4:00 PM — Location: Pride of Baltimore II
When Research Becomes a Rabbit Hole: Martin Wilsey, Sarah Pinsker, Melissa Scott, A. L. Kaplan, Elektra Hammond
Sunday: 10:00 AM — Location: Mount Washington
Weavers, Coopers, Chandlers, and More!: Jennifer Della’Zanna, Ann Chatham, Rosemary Clair Smith, Melissa Scott, A. L. Kaplan
Sunday: 2:30 PM — Location: Pride of Baltimore II
When to Tell Instead of Show: Alan Smale, Melissa Scott, A. L. Kaplan, Zack Be, Sheila Williams
Sunday 4:00 PM — Location: 5th Floor Lobby
Autographs: A. L. Kaplan and D. H. Timpko
Monday 10:00 AM — Location: Gibson
How to Incorporate Critique: A. L. Kaplan, Ryan O’Nan, Scott Edelman, Jen Brinn, Wayland Smith
Monday: 11:30 AM — Location: Guilford
Just How Many People Live in Your Fantasy City, Anyway? Chris Oakley, Roberta Rogow, A. . Kaplan, Lee Hawkridge
Hope to see you there!
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.
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.
