A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving to All.
After your meal, don’t forget to curl up with a good book.
And pick one up for a friend.
Tag: Science Fiction
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GIVE THE GIFT OF READING
Looking for that perfect holiday gift?
I’ll be signing copies of Star Touched
on
Sunday, November 12, 2017
at the
Northern Virginia Christmas Market
from
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Booth #364
Dulles Expo and Convention Center
Chantilly, VA
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7 Days and Counting – Fun at the Baltimore Book Festival.
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Baltimore Book Festival at the Inner Harbor. The unusually hot weather for this time of year didn’t deter people from coming or their enthusiasm. I met some great fellow authors and made a some new friends.
Fifi had a great time as well. Here’s a picture of her on my shoulder. Who or what is Fifi you ask? She a character in STAR TOUCHED. Don’t be fooled by this tiny white fluff ball. She’s more than she seems. You’ll have to read the book to find out more.Be sure to join me for the STAR TOUCHED Book Launch Party
October 2, 2017 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time on Facebook.
Come hang out with us while we discuss STAR TOUCHED, have some trivia and win some great prizes!!
Be sure to invite your friends to join you!!
There are only a few days left to enter the Goodreads giveaway, so don’t wait.
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10 Days Until STAR TOUCHED Releases And You’re Invited To A Party
YOU ARE INVITED
The official STAR TOUCHED Book Launch Party will be October 2, 2017 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time on Facebook.
Come hang out with us while we discuss STAR TOUCHED, have some trivia and win some great prizes!!
Be sure to invite your friends to join you!!
Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers. 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. 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. -
Brand New STAR TOUCHED Book Trailer
Here is the official book trailer for STAR TOUCHED.
Music composed and performed by the very talented Jeff “Kalak” Scott.
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24 Days Until STAR TOUCHED Hits the Shelves – Last Chance to Win a T-shirt
Only 1 day left to win a limited edition STAR TOUCHED t-shirt. Enter now before it’s too late. http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/0bf0f9a71/
A New Breed of Human Has Appeared.
The STAR TOUCHED, Who Have The Ability To Both Heal And Destroy.
Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers. 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?
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T Minus 30 Days and Counting
Only 30 days until the release of STAR TOUCHED
The first giveaway begins September 2
Win a limited edition STAR TOUCHED t-shirt.
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/0bf0f9a71/?
A NEW BREED OF HUMAN HAS APPEARED
THE STAR-TOUCHED
WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO BOTH HEAL AND DESTROYEighteen-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. Will Tatiana flee or stay and fight for the new life she has built?
Don’t forget to pre-order your copy now at a discounted rate.
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STAR TOUCHED: The Countdown Has Begun
Great news: STAR TOUCHED will be released October 1, 2017 and is now available for pre-order through several book sellers.
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 is sometimes overshadowed by the ability to create ravaging fires. Fleeing the fear induced persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. This civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble. Tatiana is once again left with the choice to flee or to 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 debut 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
Pre-order your copy today from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Books-A-Million.
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Star Touched Cover Reveal
Ah. The sweet smell of a new book. Just got my galley proof for Star Touched. I think the cover is awesome. What do you think?
Fall 2017
The world will never be the same.
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UPCOMING APPEARANCE: BALTICON 50 – May 27 – 30, 2016
From May 27 – 30, I’ll be part of, Balticon 50, a fantastic convention in Baltimore, Maryland at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. There will be four days of Multi-Track Programming featuring authors, publishers, editors, artists, scientists, musicians and much more. Everything Science Fiction and Fantasy in one huge package.
I’ll b
e reading a portion of WOLF DAWN, from YOUNG ADVENTURERS: Heroes, Explorers & Swashbucklers on Saturday at 1:00. I’ll also read my winning poem, SCALES OF GLORY at the poetry contest reading on Sunday. (Time TBA)On top of this year’s guest of honor, George R. R. Martin, past guests of honor were invited back to celebrate Balticon’s 50th anniversary. Here’s a list of Alumni that are coming.
John Varley – Balticon 15, 1981,
R. A. MacAvoy – Balticon 19, 1985
Nancy Springer – Balticon 20, 1986
Michael F. Flynn – Balticon 26, 1992
Compton Crook Award 9, 1991,
BSFS Heinlein Award 2003
Donald Kingsbury – Balticon 26, 1992
Compton Crook Award 1, 1983
Allen Steele – Balticon 27, 1993,
BSFS Heinlein Award 2013
Harry Turtledove – Balticon 32, 1998
Phil Foglio – Balticon 36, 2002
Kaja Foglio – Balticon 36, 2002
Steve Miller – Balticon 37, 2003
Sharon Lee – Balticon 37, 2003
Steve Barnes – Balticon 39, 2005
Larry Niven – Balticon 41, 2007,
BSFS Heinlein Award 2005
Peter Beagle – Balticon 41, 2007
Connie Willis – Balticon 42, 2008,
BSFS Heinlein Award 2011
Charles Stross – Balticon 43, 2009
Jody Lynn Nye – Balticon 46, 2012
Joe Haldeman – Balticon 47, 2013,
BSFS Heinlein Award 2009
Jo Walton – Balticon 49, 2015
BSFS Heinlein Award 2009Check out the website to see the full list of participants and activities.
Hope to see you there.
A.L. Kaplan