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*NEW* Sunday, August 27th, 2017, from 12-4 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ll be at Chapters, St. Catharines, Ontario (Canada), signing books from 12-4. I’ll have copies of each of the Marnie Baranuik Files books, including the newest release (Blightmare), and I will also be signing copies of my first psychological thriller, Closet Full Of Bones. Come see me and have a chat.<\/p>\n

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May 2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>With the release of “Death Rejoices, Book 2 of the Marnie Baranuik Files,” I will be invading Chapters St. Catharines in the Fairview Mall for another book signing in early May. When I have an exact date, I will post it ASAP.\u00a0I will be signing copies of “Touched” and “Death Rejoices,” \u00a0picking pockets to steal small change, and kissing clowns on the mouth. Only one\u00a0of those things is a lie. Anyhoo, if you’re in the area, come see me and <brace for shameless self-promo> buy my newest book…or else I’ll do my You’re-In-Big-Trouble point. Nobody wants that.<\/p>\n

October 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

October 20, 2012 From 7-10 PM at Nightmares Fear Factory on Victoria Avenue in Niagara Falls, Canada. Celebrated the relaunch of Touched, Book One of the Marnie Baranuik Files at this world-renowned haunted house attraction.<\/p>\n

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October 28, 2012 Unfortunately, my appearance\/ signing at Stonechurch Vineyards has been cancelled due to circumstances out of my control. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t pretty bummed about it, so I’m going to do a private reading & wine tasting instead (me and a mirror; as an introvert, that’s really more my speed) with a few bottles of their awesome ’07\u00a0Riesling-Gewurztraminer blend.<\/p>\n

June, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I have been invited to attend a writers & wine series at (Hush Hush<\/em>) Vineyards in the fall. I will keep the name a secret until details are firmed up. Everything is still in the planning stages, but it sounds like a hoot: wine, nibbles–of the food variety, I’m probably<\/em> not gonna chew on people–and a *gulp* reading. Uh hunh. Now, those of you who have read Touched<\/em> know: there are, um, y’know … adult parts. Like, um, all of it? So finding a passage to read aloud to an audience might be tricky. Solution? Yes! But I’m going to keep that (Hush Hush<\/em>) as well, for now. Afterward, I may do a question\/answer dealio, some mingling and signings. It looks like this may happen in October 2012, near Halloween, which could also coincide with my release of Death Rejoices<\/em>, the second book in The<\/em> Marnie Baranuik Files<\/em>. When things are\u00a0penciled-in, I will update!<\/p>\n

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October, 2011<\/strong><\/span> Guess who’s doing some BOOK SIGNINGS?!<\/em><\/strong><\/span> *jacks her thumbs at herself<\/em>* Now guess who’s experiencing a heady goulash of cold-cocking terror and industrial-strength bliss about it? *jacks her thumbs at herself<\/em>*<\/p>\n

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Last question: Guess who’s gonna quell her giddy theatrics and pull off these signings with grace, poise and dignity? *snort-chortle* BA hahahahaha HA! Nu-unh, sweetheart. Not me. I’ll be the one with 12\u00a0shots of rum in her Starbucks hot chocolate, greeting people with a big spank on the ass and a broad, cheesy wink. OK maybe not when my husband’s looking, but the minute he turns his back, you’re all fair game.<\/p>\n

Where to find me<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(note to stalkers: this part doesn’t warrant your attention, sooo skip to the end for a sweet Fall recipe!)<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday, October 28th 6pm-9pm<\/strong>: CHAPTERS in the Fairview Mall, St. Catharines. Since it’s Hallowe’en weekend, you’re welcome to wear your costume!<\/span><\/strong>(family-friendly & public-appropriate, no dead hookers pls–AND NO DAMN CLOWNS! FUCK YOU, CLOWNS! I repeat: NO NO NO<\/em>.)<\/p>\n

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<These: No. All clowns will be kicked repeatedly in the gonads><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday October 28th 9:13 pm:<\/strong>Having complete mental breakdown in the staff\u00a0room at CHAPTERS in the Fairview Mall, St. Catharines (slide the book under the door. I’ll sign it when I regain consciousness)<\/p>\n

Saturday October 29th 1pm-4pm:<\/strong>CHAPTERS in the Fairview Mall, St. Catharines<\/p>\n

Saturday October 29th midnight<\/strong>: out in the barn doing mandatory ritual sacrifice to Belphegor the Demon Prince of …. I forget. Somethin’ spooky, I bet. Doesn’t matter. It’s Hallowe’en; gotta make the rounds.<\/p>\n

October 30th 2 am-2:30 am:<\/strong> Your back yard. But I’ll be much too busy taking pictures to sign books, so please: respect the artist’s process and back off. Jeez.<\/p>\n

November 26th 1pm-4pm:<\/strong>COLES at the Pen Center St. Catharines<\/p>\n

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<not the entrance to COLES at\u00a0the Pen Center><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

AJ’s Near-Famous, Droolworthy\u00a0Apple Crisp Recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It’s cold out, and it’s rainy, and icky, and depressing, and you need something warm and sweet and comforting that isn’t too terrible to eat, especially if you’re on a diet like me. You may ask yourself, ‘when she’s not eating door-to-door salesman-kabobs, what does a horror writer nosh while she’s plotting yet another gory murder scene?’\u00a0Welp, here’s my modified apple crisp recipe for you. I hope you enjoy.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

5-7 apples, peeled, in slices\u00a0(any kind, but I love tart Granny Smith apples)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

sprinkle lemon juice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp cinnamon mixed with 1\/2 tsp Splenda<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

optional: 1\/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

crumble topping<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 cup Splenda brown sugar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1\/3 cup flour<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 cup oatmeal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 cup oat bran<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp cinnamon <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1\/3 cup melted butter<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Season apples with lemon juice and sprinkle with the cinnamon\/Splenda blend, place in greased pan. Prepare crumble topping and cover the apples. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes, and enjoy! Easy peasy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>(Editor’s note: AJ Aalto is blamelessly deranged, and should be institutionalized as soon as her signings are done. If she is not, she\u00a0can in no way<\/strong> be held responsible for her actions. Also: she needs someone to buy her these gloves–I’m talking to you, stalkers. You want my love? Shit like this is your way in! I can be bought! Look, I want em so badly, I forgot to talk in the third person. Buy me these. BUY THEM.<\/a>Kthnx.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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