A. L. Kaplan

Tag: reading

  • Saturday, September 3, at Chicon 8

    Here is my schedule for today at Chicon

    Chicon 8

    Saturday 10:00 AM CDT

    Autographing – A. L. Kaplan

    Pick up a copy of my books in the dealers room and come to the autograph table. I’ll be there until 11:00

    Saturday 4:00 PM CDT

    Readings: Anthony W. Eichenlaub, A. L. Kaplan, Emily C. Skaftun

    Room: Dusable Duration: 60 mins

    The only thing better than reading a book is listening to the author read it out loud.

    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 sacrifice 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.

  • MY CHICON 8 SCHEDULE

    I’m thrilled to be going to Chicon 8 September 1 – 5, 2022!

    The 80th World Science Fiction Convention

    Hyatt Regency Chicago

    151 E Wacker Drive

    Chicago, Illinois 60601

    Here is my schedule:

    3-D Paper Craft, Friday, September 2, 2022, 10:45 AM CDT

    Yoga and Juicing Isn’t Fixing This, Friday, September 2, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT

    Teen Table Talk – A. L. Kaplan, Friday, September 2, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT

    Readings: Anthony W. Eichenlaub, A. L. Kaplan, Emily C. Skaftun, Saturday, September 3, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT

    Legacies and Traditions: Looking at the Past for the Future You, Sunday, September 4, 2022, 11:30 AM CDT

    See you there!

  • November 2021 Self-Promotion Party!

    Charles French started a November Self-Promotion Party. The link to his original post is below.

    Don’t be shy. Tell us about your books.

    Here are some of mine.

    HUMMINGBIRD: A Star Touched Story

    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

    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

    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.

    November 2021 Self-Promotion Party!

  • HUMMINGBIRD — Reading — Free Online

    Want to hear the beginning of HUMMINGBIRD: A Star Touch Story?

    You can find it and many other events at the

    Write Women’s Book Fest.

    Here is the direct line to the HUMMINGBIRD reading.

    Purchase a copy of HUMMINGBIRD: A Star Touched Story here.

    STAR TOUCHED

    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

    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.

  • Looking For Some Great eBook Deals?

    Everyone needs a good read.

    Check out the books listed on Indies Unlimited for some great deals this week.

    Everything is either 99 cents or free!

    Yup. You heard it. 99 cents or free.

    Click Here to See the Deals

    Time is limited for some offers.

    Tell all your friends so they don’t miss out.

    STAR TOUCHED

    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

    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.

  • How to Prepare the Perfect Mate

    How to Prepare the Perfect Mate

    There’s a new kid in town and she’s getting ready for the date of her life.

    How to Prepare the Perfect Mate

    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.

    A L Kaplan’s Redbubble Shop

  • Wednesday at the Write Women Book Fest

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    LIVESTREAMS, RECORDED WORKSHOPS, READINGS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, AND MORE
    THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 – 26

    WEDNESDAY
    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 Petrosky

    8-9PM – READING AND Q&A FOR TEENS
    VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/287597519351319/
    Star Touched by A.L. Kaplan

    STAR 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 Johnson

    CRAFT TIME FOR KIDS
    VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYwt0Lrw44I&feature=youtu.be
    Story Dice!
    Erin Timmermann with Leaf and Yard

    CRAFT 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.

    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.

  • Tuesday at the Write Women Book Fest

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    LIVESTREAMS, RECORDED WORKSHOPS, READINGS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, AND MORE
    THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 – 26

    TUESDAY
    SEPTEMBER 22
    INDUSTRY DAY FOR WRITERS & ASPIRING WRITERS

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    LIVESTREAMS

    5-6PM – WORKSHOP WITH LINDA WOOD RONDEAU
    Five-Point Plotting for Pantsers
    with Linda Rondeau
    VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.facebook.com/lindarondeau

    7PM –  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 UPDATES

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    WORKSHOP 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/

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    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/JahZd6ASxGI

    TALK WRITE WITH CARDYN BROOKS
    VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://youtu.be/sLkrxrqqw04
    Query Experiences with Cardyn Brooks

    I’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.

  • Monday At the Write Women Book Fest

    LIVESTREAMS, RECORDED WORKSHOPS, READINGS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, AND MORE
    THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 – 26

    MONDAY
    SEPTEMBER 21
    READERS AND FANS FUN DAY!

    4-5PM AUTHOR READING WITH LINDA RONDEAU
    VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.facebook.com/lindarondeau
    Second Helpings with author Linda Rondeau

    9-10PM – A FEW OF MY FAVORITE BOOKISH THINGS WITH MEGAN A. C. ELLIS
    VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/meganacellis_author/
    Writer Megan A. C. Ellis will discuss some of her favorite historical fiction authors and how she got started in bookstagramming as well as where she hopes to take it over the next several years.

    WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER ELIZABETH KING
    VIEW THIS RECORDING HERE: https://www.facebook.com/heatherelizabethkingauthor/

    5-6PM – FAN TALK WITH KAREN JANOWSKY
    VIEW THIS LIVESTREAM HERE: https://meet.google.com/mwg-skmd-ygr
    Up, Up, and Away! Superheroes in Adult Fiction
    with author Karen Janowsky

    READING
    Author Kara Pleasants will be reading from her Austunesque novel Disnenchanted
    VIEW THIS READING HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bPB9oGW8to&feature=youtu.be

    I’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.

    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.

  • Free Winter Reads

    Check out Kathy Steinemann’s post about free holiday reads.

    https://kathysteinemann.com/Musings/free-stories-2019/

    When you’re done there, don’t forget to pick up a copy of Star Touched and Wolf Dawn.

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