A. L. Kaplan

Tag: Texas

  • Farewell 2017 – Welcome 2018

    The release of Star Touched made 2017 an exciting year.

    20171128_100215Fifi and I made the rounds, from the Baltimore book Festival in Maryland, readings in Annapolis, MD, signings in Florida, Pennsylvania, and San Antonio, Texas. 503720171031_093023

     

     

     

     

    Here are a few reviews of  Star Touched.

    “Loved this book! It reminded me of the Dragonriders of Pern series, in a good way. (No dragons, but some common themes.) It moved at a good pace and had plenty of surprises, which all made sense in context. A very interesting world with believable characters. I intended to read it slowly, but could not stop myself from finishing it in a few days. Although it wrapped up the main conflict, I noticed there’s an opening for a sequel. Hoping that happens soon! Until then, I’ll have to re-read it, knowing all of the characters’ history and seeing how that changes my reading experience.” – Joanne Brazinski20171210_130610

    Amy-Florida-10-23-2017“With Star Touched, Kaplan had me reeled in right from the start. I was able to place myself right in her story as if watching like a fly on the wall. The characters came alive with true raw emotion which left me wanting more. I don’t see this as a young adult book at all. My feeling is that any age group could relate and enjoy this story. It has something for everyone, but I most enjoyed the plain decent humanity of her main character. She has definitely opened the story for a sequel which I will be waiting for patiently.” –  Irene L. Henderson

    book festival 2 2017“I really enjoyed everything about this book. It was engaging, entertaining and exactly what I needed. It pulled me in from the first page…I didn’t want to put it down.
    Can’t wait to see what the next book brings!”

    Now it’s time to welcome 2018.

    I’m kicking off the year with a book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Gaithersburg, Maryland on January 6. If you’re in the area, come by and say hi.

    Later in the month I’ll be visiting one of the Maryland Writers’ Association’s teen groups.  RavenCon 13 is April 20-22 this year and I’ll be there. Then on May 25-28 look for me at Balticon 52

    Have a Safe and Happy 2018!

  • 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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    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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  • TEXAS BIG

    “You’re going to love this place, Mr. and Mrs. Rexon. It has two Olympic sized pools, one inside and one outside. There are seven hundred eighty bedroom suites, one hundred offices, eighty bathrooms, twenty dining rooms, four kitchens, and a ballroom. The master bedroom has a bowling alley sized walk in closet.”

    Gordon Crestwell held his breath as the tobacco chewing trillionaire surveyed the property. The Texan’s wife stood next to him popping gum like a porn star tramp. They were new money, trash, but he needed the commission from this sale to pay off his gambling debts. So far none of the places he’d shown them were big enough and he was beginning to wonder if anything would be. Gordon’s cheeks ached from his plastered on smile. This was the last place on his list.

    Mr. Rexton wrinkled his face. “I don’t know, Gordon. Everyone we talked to said you were the best realtor, but I really don’t think you understand what we’re looking for. This place is big and all, but not Texas big.”

    Gordon wanted to spit in the man’s face. He was sick of the Texas thing. “This estate is bigger than Buckingham Palace. Even the queen of England doesn’t have better accommodations.”

    “That’s just it. It’s huge, lavish, just like all the other places, but none of them have the right kind of housing for Snookum’s pets.”

    “But you haven’t seen the stable. It’ll hold an entire herd of horses and cows. It’s beautiful. Just follow me.”

    Gordon walked around the house before the Texan could object. His life depended on this sale. The couple looked at the fancy marble stable with its intricate relief sculptures. Gordon’s stomach twisted when he saw the look on their faces, especially the puckered lips on Rexton’s trampy wife.

    “Sorry, Gordon, but this place just isn’t right. Snookum worked hard on her genetic creations. The herd of unicorns might like all that fancy stuff, but those doors just aren’t going to fit her flight of dragons.”