US Constitution: Preamble

The Constitution of the United States of America

The Declaration of Independence: July 4th 1776 We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Preamble to the Declaration of…

Second Edition Books on June 13th from 11:00 – 2:00 Come see me at Second Edition Books on Saturday, June 13th from 11:00 – 2:00 Say hello and pick up a book or two. There are some great lunch places nearby. Second Edition Books 6490 Dobbin RD Columbia, MD 21045 Second Edition Books is between…

What is The Trevor Project and How You Can Help. What is The Trevor Project? The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, they offer a toll-free…

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My Monday Balticon Schedule It's the last day of the convention, but not the end of the fun! Mon 11:30 AM The Structured Pantser            What if I'm neither a pantser nor a plotter, but something in-between? What if I want to focus my discovery writing without tying myself to an outline? What…

My Sunday Balticon Schedule Sun 10:00 AM Memories of Balticons Past                          Description No sh*t, there I was... This really happened at Balticon.... And nobody was arrested. Let's listen to some fans and pros talk about past Balticons. A. L. Kaplan  mod                           …

My Saturday Balticon Schedule Sat 10:00 AM Writing Novels - the Long Haul            Writing a novel can be a marathon. It can take years - whether from life changes or plot and character problems. Our panelists will discuss staying motivated during the process, and the new perspectives that arise…

My Friday Balticon Schedule Fri 5:30 PM Food in Fiction                             From the feasts in Song of Ice and Fire to the elaborate cuisines in Steven Brust's works, food is often featured in fiction, sometimes even central to the plot. Descriptions of meals and meal creation can drive a…

My Balticon 60 Schedule I'm thrilled to announce that I will, once again, be a panelist at Balticon, the amazing Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention held on Memorial Day weekend. This year is their 60th anniversary and there are some special events planned. Here is where you can find me:…

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TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Join me for a LIVE & FREE, Virtual (via Zoom) event at 12:00 PM EST featuring #womenauthors and #nonbinaryauthors of #sciencefictionbook #fantasybooks and #horrorbooks. It's fast, it's fun, and it's always amazing. 💗 #SWSWQR tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n

Pardon The Dust It's time for Spring cleaning! My website is getting and update, but don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.

A Tasting Menu of Speculative Fiction Delights A Tasting Menu of Speculative Fiction Delights. 8 minute bites from 6 authors May 1, 2026 at noon EDT Free Event on Zoom Register Here Now Featuring: Elly Bangs, Lauren Beukes, E.D.E. Bell,A Y Chao, A.L. Kaplan, and Anne E.G. Nydam #SWSWQR

I’ll be at the VFES Annual Spring Fling: April 18, 2026

My RavenCon Schedule I will once again be attending RavenCon this year. April 24-26, 2026 Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton 1000 Virginia Center Parkway Glen Allen, Virginia 23059 Here is where you can find me. Friday - 6:00 PM - Jefferson Building - Dinwiddie - Using Food In Your…

Strong Women Strange Worlds QuickReads Join me and Elly Bangs, Lauren Beukes, E.D.E. Bell,A Y Chao, and Anne E.G. Nydam at this live reading of speculative fiction stories by women and nonbinary authors. May 1, 2026 at noon EDT! Free Event on Zoom Register Here Now #SWSWQR

Up for a little treat? Join us for a live reading on 01 May, Noon Detroit. BYO beverage 🥤, we'll supply the stories. Plus - prizes and giveaways! 🎁 We are our stories. And I'm beyond thrilled to share a little of mine. ❤️ @swsworlds.bsky.social #SWSWQR Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...

World Building Workshop this Saturday at 10:30 am ET I am doing a world building workshop at the Maryland Writers' Association Montgomery Chapter Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 AM. Visit the MWA website to register and get the Zoom link. Not a member? No problem. Meetings are open to the public.

My Saturday Norwescon Schedule Norwescon Here is where you can find me today Autograph Session 10:00am - 11:00am @ Grand 2 T. Kingfisher, Geneva Bowers, Summer Ash, Bradley Englert / Orbit Books, Dutch Bihary ContoursFx, A. L. Kaplan, Alexander James Adams, Amanda Cherry, Andie Penn Romine, Andrea…

My Friday Norwescon Schedule Norwescon April 2-5, 2026 Here is where you can find me today at Norwescon: Teen & Tween: Help Teens Rule the World 4:00pm - 5:00pm @ Cascade 5 Create your own kingdom or planet in this workshop. Learn from panelists about the basics of a society and how to make a…

My Schedule for Norwescon: April 2-5, 2026 I'll be at Norwescon this year! April 2-5, 2026 Here is my Schedule Friday Teen & Tween: Help Teens Rule the World 4:00pm - 5:00pm @ Cascade 5 Northwest Speculative Reading: Norwescon 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm @ Cascade 9 Saturday  Autograph Session 10:00am -…

SFWA Virtual Constellation Series Is starting now. Registration is free. Tracey Baptiste, Gabrielle Byrne, Michelle Knudsen, and I will be reading Saturday, March 21, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern Time. Go to events.sfwa.org to register.

SFWA Virtual Constellation Series March 21-22, 2026 I'll be part of the SFWA Virtual Constellation Series On March 21, 2026 Registration is free. Tracey Baptiste, Gabrielle Byrne, Michelle Knudsen, and I will be reading Saturday, March 21, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern Time. Click here to register.

Tell your representatives to vote NO on the book ban bill: H. R 7661

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Columbia MD” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Columbia MD” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

ConTinual: Hot Off The Press It's Hot Off The Press 151 - and you'll need something to keep you warm with the winter storm coming for many of us! Try some of the sci-fi mystery adventure from Gini Koch, Layla Dorine's spicy new romance, or some #dragon fun with the kids from A. L. Kaplan! Go stack…

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Did I Really Do All That Last Year? One of my non-writing goals for 2025 was to work through my “to be read list.” There are still many books in that pile, but I did read 36 of them. Here are the ones I finished in the order they were read . You may notice some repeated authors. Everything…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of peace. A man of integrity. In light of recent events, its even more important to remember Dr. King's contribution to our country. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We…

Join us on Con-Tinual for a fun conversation on K-Pop Demon Hunter with Elizabeth Davis, @alkaplanauthor.bsky.social, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/17Nx...

I'm attending Indivisible's event, “ICE Out For Good Howard County” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

My Mysticon Schedule Mysticon is only a few weeks away. January 23-25, 2026 Holiday Inn Tanglewood Roanoke, VA Here is where you can find me: Friday, January 23 4:00 PM - Author Signing Table A 6:00 PM - Poisons, Plots, and Potions: Inside the Apothecary Diaries BOARDROOM Step into the intrigue of…

Con-Tinual: KPop Demon Hunters Here is a great way to start the new Year! Join us for a fun conversation on KPop Demon Hunters with Elizabeth Davis, A. L. Kaplan, and host James P. Nettles III! Con-Tinual: KPop Demon Hunters

Registration for #Balticon is open! Guest of Honor Jim Butcher (Dresden Files) Current full weekend adult rate is $75.00 The rate is half price for ages 13 - 25 and all active duty #military Under 13 are free with an adult. @balticon.bsky.social #sci-fi #gaming #cosplay www.balticon.org

Star Touched is on Sale at Bookshop.com Run on over to Bookshop.com and pick up a copy of Star Touched. They also have Dragon's Hanukkah and Mark of the Goddess

Parking for Dragon’s Hanukkah Book Launch For those of you coming to the book launch today, there is a pubic parking lot off of Main street. Turn up on Center Street. Take the staircase down to Main Street. The Last Word Bookstore is across the street. (116 Main Street, Mount Airy, Maryland)…

Dragon’s Hanukkah Book Launch Today at 4:00 PM! I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Dragon's Hanukkah book launch. There will be donuts and another Sour Cream vs Apple Sauce poll! Sunday, December 14, 2025 4:00- 5:00 PM The Last Word Bookstore116 S. Main StreetMt. Airy, MD 21771

I’m on A Book Finds You! Podcast Recording this podcast was fun. Thank you MWA and Rob Jolles. You can listen here!

Ruth Glick 5 stars A little dragon takes us on a charming journey through the fun and serious aspects of the Hanukkah holiday. I loved the author’s appealing drawings and I was glad to have her recipe for the potato latkes at the end of the story.

More Fantastic Reviews of Dragon’s Hanukkah Elisabeth Lang 5 stars A happy story and includes the recipe to make latkes together – recommend Loved the sweet drawings and the inclusion of the recipe, so can use with the book to make latkes together. A happy story on building family traditions.

Great Review of Dragon’s Hanukkah 5 stars All Three Grandkids Enjoyed it! I LOVE THIS BOOK and am happy I bought it! The illustrations are gorgeous as is the color palette. The story is informative and meaningful.

Sour cream vs Applesauce How do you eat your latkes? I took a vote today at the Hanukkah Shuk and here are the results. Sour cream: 43 Applesauce: 87 We'll see what the votes say next week at the official book launch. Hope to see you there!

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New Redbubble Design: Happy Hanukkah In honor of Dragon's Hanukkah, I have a new Redbubble design. Order now to have it in time for the holidays