A. L. Kaplan

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  • Book Review: The Seastead Chronicles

    Book Review: The Seastead Chronicles

    The Seastead Chronicles is a nice collection of stories all connected by underwater cultures and communities. Steven Southard has created a rich undersea culture with varying beliefs and traditions. Even the language and music are water centric.

    The stories range from mysterious islands that rise and sink, to smugglers in ships that mimic whales. There are war mongering dictators and religious fanatics along with goodhearted people and nods to racism and overcoming hate. It just goes to show that no matter where it lives, humanity suffers the same faults and weaknesses along with the unending resilience to do more than simply survive. To grow, learn, and defeat obstacles.

    Some of my favorite stories were Eyes of Blue, which was about a whale poacher, and Gazelle’s Last Run, an exciting story concerning a smuggler. I love the way that the first story, Arrow of Life, comes full circle with the last story, The Whole Fish.

    The Seastead Chronicles

    Steven R. Southard

    Pole to Pole Publishing

  • Book Review on Poseidon’s Scribe

    Poseidon’s Scribe just posted a review of STAR TOUCHED. Pop on over and check out their page.

    Don’t forget to order your copy of STAR TOUCHED.

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  • A Little Something For Cat Lovers

    Back when I submitted my story, Mark of the Goddess, for In A Cat’s Eye, the publisher asked for my favorite cat story. I remember wracking my brains trying to think of any stories I had read about cats and coming up blank. I’m more of a dog lover and wolf fanatic. Cats, well, I like them just fine – in other people’s houses.

    the-boy-who-drew-catsAfter several days of hitting my head on the desk because all I’d come up with was The Cat In The Hat, I finally remembered  The Boy Who Drew Cats.
    The book I have was rewritten by Arthur A. Levine and illustrated by Frédéric Clément. It’s based on an ancient Japanese legend that was translated in the late 1800’s.

     

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    Go ahead and check it out. And don’t forget to get a copy of In A Cat’s Eye for yourself or your favorite cat lover.

     

     

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  • See What’s Behind IN A CAT’S EYE

    catseye_final-72dpiGregory L. Norris, one of the authors of IN A CAT’S EYE, has a wonderful post on his blog about his take on the anthology. There are also behind the scenes looks from several other authors.

  • In a Cat’s Eye is now Available

    In a cat’s eye, all things belong to cats. ~ English Proverb

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    Egyptian cats. Victorian cats. Space Cats. Cat stories in pre-history Mexico, grim magical worlds, during the zombie
    apocalypse, and a typical neighborhood give a glimpse into the mysterious lives of felines. And each cat, whether friend or fiend, believes in this truth: In a Cat’s Eye, all things belong to cats.

    Cat-lovers and readers of science fiction, fantasy, mystery and horror will find a tale to sink their claws into from an international roster of authors.

    Featuring fiction from: Jody Lynn Nye, Gail Z. Martin, A. L. Sirois, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Doug C. Souza, Oliver Smith, Jeremy Gottwig, K. I. Borrowman, Gregory L. Norris, Christine Lucas, R. S. Pyne, Steven R. Southard, Joanna Hoyt, A. L. Kaplan, Elektra Hammond, and Alex Shvartsman.

    In a Cat’s Eye is purr-fect reading for a dark night–just beware of paws on the stairs.

    Publication Year: 2016
    ISBN: 9781941559154

    Print Book Available from:     Amazon
    E-book available from:            Amazon             Inktera            Scribd          iTunes