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September 24, 2017
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.
[image error]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 [image error]
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!!
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There are only a few days left to enter the Goodreads giveaway, so don’t wait.


September 21, 2017
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!!
[image error]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.


September 11, 2017
Brand New STAR TOUCHED Book Trailer
Here is the official book trailer for STAR TOUCHED.
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Music composed and performed by the very talented Jeff “Kalak” Scott.


September 10, 2017
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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September 9, 2017
WIN A COPY OF STAR TOUCHED
Want to win a free copy of STAR TOUCHED? Enter the Goodreads Book Giveaway now.
Goodreads Book Giveaway


September 7, 2017
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/
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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?


September 1, 2017
T Minus 30 Days and Counting
The first giveaway begins September 2
Win a limited edition STAR TOUCHED t-shirt.
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/0bf0f9a71/?
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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 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.


August 25, 2017
Guest Interview on H. L. Burke’s Website
Saturday is Random Interview day on H. L. Burke’s website. Go take a peak at the wacky questions she asked me and my answers. While you’re there, check out her books. She’s written some great ones.
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August 16, 2017
Meet The Author August 20 at 4:00 PM
I’ll be reading from Star Touched at this month’s
The Spiral Staircase Poetry Reading and Open Read
Sunday, August 20, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
at
49 West Coffeehouse and Wine Bar
49 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Coffee ● Tea ● Wine ● Beer ● Cocktails ● Great Food
Admission is FREE
Open Read: Read 3 poems, or read for 5 minutes, whichever is briefer
For more information, please contact
Dan Kagan
spiralstaircasepoetry@gmail.com
Visit our Facebook event page for details and PARKING HINTS
FREE PARKING FOR SPIRAL STAIRCASE POETRY
PARK FOR FREE in the Anne Arundel County employees’ garage at
19 St. John’s St. (GPS/Mapquest the address)
The garage is OPEN AND FREE on the weekends. It is about a five-minute walk from the 49 West Coffeehouse.
The garage is right across from the St. John’s College auditorium. Turn on to St. John’s St. off of College Ave., OR come straight down Rowe Blvd. from Rt. 50, then turn left at the light at Calvert St., and then left on St. John St. Here’s a link with the St. John’s St. garage’s location and the walking route to 49 West Cafe.
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