A. L. Kaplan

Tag: Book signing

  • Come to the Baltimore Book Festival September 28-29, 2024

    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.

    MARK OF THE GODDESS

    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.

    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.

    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.

  • CHOCOLATE TOWN BOOK FESTIVAL

    Meet me at the

    Chocolate Town Book Festival

    October 1, 2022

    1 – 5 PM

    Chocolate Town Park

    48 West Chocolate Ave

    Hershey, PA 17033

    Head to downtown Hershey, PA’s Chocolate Town Park and mingle with the New York Times Best Selling Author Kate Baer @katejbaer (What Kind of Women & I Hope This Finds You Well),  John Vercher @jvercherwrites(Three-Fifths & After the Lights Go Out), Misty Simon #mistysimonauthor (Tallie Graver mysteries & Adventures in Ghost Sitting and many others), and Sara Walters @saradoesthings (Violent Season & Missing Dead Girls) plus over 40 other authors.

    All authors will be selling and signing books.  Sweet and Salty Handcrafted Ice Cream will be on site and don’t forget to swing by Hershey’s new @freshmarket for something to eat. 

  • Maryland Renaissance Festival Appearance — September 5, 2021

    Come to the the Maryland Renaissance Festival on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

    I’ll be there all day at the author table by Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance on White Stag Lane. This charming little shop has some wonderful books in a variety of genres.

    Here is your chance to chat and get a signed copy of my books.

    This is their only storefront, so come support a local business. Grab a pint, your costume, and swing on by for some fun.

    September 5, 2021: Maryland Renaissance Festival
    1821 Crownsville Road
    Annapolis, Maryland 21401

    If you are concerned, know that all MRF employees and venders are required to be fully vaccinated for covid-19. Many vendors also require masks to enter their shops.

    Maryland Renaissance Festival tickets are being sold ON-LINE ONLY this year and there is an limit on how many are sold. 

    It is highly recommended that the tickets be purchased in advance. There are indications that there could be sell-out crowds. All tickets are date-specific and non-refundable since we are open rain or shine. 

    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.

    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.

    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.

  • My Balticon 53 Schedule

    Balticon is only a few weeks away.

    Here is my schedule.

    Saturday, May 25th

    Balticon Short Takes – Bite-sized readings from your soon-to-be favorite writers
    2:00 PM in Kent

    Sunday, May 26th

    World building for Fantasy and SF Novels – Authors describe their world building process, what they have to research, and what they have to make up.
    2:00 PM in Kent

    Making Props – Come hear about the many techniques of making or modifying the props your costume needs.
    3:00 PM in room 7006

    Autographs – I’ll be signing books with Sarah Avery
    5:00 PM on the 5th floor lobby near the Con Suite.

    Poetry Open Mic – Come share poetry inspired by science, science fiction, and fantasy. Bring your own or your favorites.
    8:00 PM in room 7029

    Monday, May 27th

    Readings: Authors A. L. Kaplan, Gwendolyn Clare, and Sabrina Vourvoulias read from their works.
    10:00 AM in St. George

    Hope to see you there.
    (There may be a few last minute updates so make sure you check the schedule when you get there.)

  • MEET ME THIS SATURDAY

    If you’re looking for something fun to do this Saturday in the DC area, stop by the 7th Annual Book Festival in College Park. I’ll be there signing books. I’ll even have a few special hand-bound copies of WOLF DAWN. Come by and say hi.

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    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

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    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.

  • MY RAVENCON SCHEDULE

    RavenCon

    From Friday, April 20 – 22, I will be at RavenCon in Williamsburg, VA. I’m very excited to attend this science fiction and fantasy convention this year and hope to see some of you there.

    Here is where you can find me.
    (I’ll be doing some rapid fire running in the afternoon.)

    Saturday, April 21
    11:00 AM       Room 4
    Reading: L. Jagi Lamplighter & A.L. Kaplan
    Come hear us read our works.

    Saturday, April 21
    3:00 AM          Room 5
    Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading
    Members of Broad Universe perform readings from their works.

    Saturday, April 21
    4:00 PM          Room L
    Hold On To The Light
    #HoldOnToTheLight is a blog campaign encompassing blog posts by fantasy and science fiction authors around the world in an effort to raise awareness around treatment for depression, suicide prevention, domestic violence intervention, PTSD initiatives, bullying prevention and other mental health-related issues.

    Saturday, April 21
    5:00 PM          Dealers Room
    Signing: Michael G. Williams & A.L. Kaplan
    The perfect chance to pick up a copy of our books and have them personalized.

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  • Star Touched Book Signing January 6th

    Didn’t get your copy of Star Touched yet?

    Start 2018 right.

    Come meet me on January 6, 2017 at the Barnes & Noble in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

    You can pick up a signed copy of Star Touched and enter for a chance to win a prize.

    By the way, If you are a Pre-K through Grade 12 educator, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off most books, toys, games, movies, music, and more while you are there.

    January 6, 2018
    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Barnes & Noble – Washingtonian Center
    21 Grand Corner Ave.
    Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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  • MEET THE AUTHOR DECEMBER 10th IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

    For those of you in Texas, I’ll be at the San Pedro Barnes and Noble in San Antonio.

    Sunday, December 10, 2017

    1:00 – 3:00

    You can pick up a signed copy of Star Touched and enter for a chance to win a prize.

    B & N

    Barnes & Noble San Pedro
    321 NW Loop 410 #104
    San Antonio, TX 78216
    210-342-0008

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  • Still Looking For That Special Gift?

    Books open a world of possibilities and adventure.

    There is something for everyone.

    Go ahead, crack one open and take a look.

    And while you’re at it, hop onto Amazon an order a copy of Star Touched for a friend or loved one.Amazon logo

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    For those of you in Texas, I’ll be at the San Pedro Barnes and Noble from 1:00 – 3:00 on December 10.

    You can pick up a signed copy of Star Touched and enter for a chance to win a prize.

    B & N

    Barnes & Noble San Pedro
    321 NW Loop 410 #104
    San Antonio, TX 78216
    210-342-0008

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  • Join Me At Rickert & Beagle Books

    Saturday, December 2, 2017
    2:00 PM

    at

    Rickert & Beagle Books

    I’ll be signing Star Touched.

    Chocolate, Prizes, Fun

    Tell all your friends to stop by.

    Rickert & Beagle Books
    32333 West Liberty Ave
    Dormont, PA 15216
    (Pittsburgh area)

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