Author Archives: A. L. Kaplan

About A. L. Kaplan

I am a writer, artist, and parent.

MY SCHEDULE FOR BALTICON 57

Balticon is one of my favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy conventions. It is held on Memorial Day weekend an comprises of four days of fantasic programing. I’m loaded up on programing this year. Here is where you can find me. … Continue reading

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WHO SAYS DOGS CAN’T TALK?

Me: Walks to the back door. “Laila, want to go out?” Laila: Looks at me. Turns and runs upstairs. Me: Goes to the top of the stairs where dog is waiting. Laila: Circles me once. Walks to the couch in … Continue reading

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ConTinual: Favorite Sountracks from Movies and TV

Favorite movies and TV series also come with unforgettable soundtracks. Fans Amy Kaplan Hansi Oppenheimer Teri Clarke (Zin E. Rocklyn) , Matthew Saunders Sarah J. Sover Greg Uchrin and Gail Martin share their geeky favorites. Click Here To Watch If … Continue reading

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Have A Blessed Beltane!

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(https://pixabay.com) Happy Beltane to all, a day to celebrate and wish all well! And please do not worry–this pagan Wiccan/Druidic holiday does not have anything to do with the devil. Rather,…

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An April Self-Promotion Party

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://en.wiktionary.org) It’s Spring, and weather has become warmer, plants are beginning to grow, and trees and starting to bud. This is also a good time to do some unashamed self-promotion! Tell…

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My Sunday RavenCon Schedule

RavenCon 16 is this weekend at the Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in Glen Allen, Virginia. Here is where you can find me on Sunday, April 23, 2023: 11 am (Panel) Author’s Favorite Tools / Henry (Jefferson Building, 3rd floor) Are … Continue reading

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My Saturday RavenCon Schedule

RavenCon 16 is this weekend at the Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in Glen Allen, Virginia. Three days of fun. Here is where you can find me on Saturday, April 22, 2023: 1 pm – 2:30 pm (Workshop/Presentation) Can Cows Have … Continue reading

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My Panels for RavenCon – April 21 – 23, 2023

RavenCon 16 is this coming weekend at the Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in Glen Allen, Virginia. Three days of fun. Here is where you can find me: Friday, April 21, 2023: 7 pm (Opening Ceremony) King George Saturday, April … Continue reading

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Daring to Write: A ConTinual Panel

Being a writer isn’t just about getting words to paper. It’s taking ideas and making them coherent. It’s taking dreams and sharing them with an audience. What’s it really like to bring your work into the world? Find out how … Continue reading

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Quotations On Gun Control–Again!

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
The familiar refrain of sending “thoughts and prayers” by congress people who then do nothing about gun control after another massacre of innocents is sickening. It is time to love children…

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