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| Night | by Kira Shinigami May 18, 2012 | Free! | 39119 words | Read a sample |
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| The Lantern Menace | by Darren Craske May 18, 2012 | $0.99 | 57144 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Hello you. I am the author of 'The Cornelius Quaint Chronicles' published by HarperCollins in the UK, as well as a former comic book illustrator. My aim is always to try to marry the visual part of my brain with the wordy part, and I write fantastical adventure stories with a hint of fantasy, as well as quirky little tales with heart and humour. I moved into self-publishing after fulfilling my contract with HarperCollins for the 4 volumes of The Cornelius Quaint Chronicles, and now I am excited about being able to publish a lot of my back catalogue that's been sat on my hard drive for years gathering dust. I've been told that I'm an 'ideas factory' because I can't stop myself from writing, so there will be some brand new stories coming very soon in the hope that readers enjoy them and recommend them to their friends. D Craske. |
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| Atlantis Rising Book 1: From Beneath, They Come | by Mark Stephens May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 110786 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Mark Stephens lives in Orlando, Florida, by route of St. Marys, Ohio(birthplace) and Asheville, NC. Moving here in 1998 after visiting, he fell in love with the climate and the city, becoming active in the community and its growth. Writing has always been a love of his ever since high school, but, until recent advancements in technology, it was always an unrealistic passion to become a published author. Now, he's able to devote his time between writing and family and work. At least, until he doesn't have to work anymore. |
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| The Awakening | by Samantha Hoffman May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 65085 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: My name is Samantha. I'm nineteen years old, and I love reading and writing more than anything. It's what I do in all of my spare time, and I'd like to think that I'm good at it. My favorite things to read and write about are Paranormal Romance, but I also like anything with a lot of action, so long as it has a strong heroine, one that I find relatable. I hate Twilight's Bella Swan, because she's whiny, insecure, and stupid. I tend to write strong, independent heroines, ones that all people would love to know. Some of my favorite authors are: Tamora Pierce, J.K. Rowling, Darren Shan, and James Patterson. I love: Werewolves - They're just badass. Tattoo Shows - I love watching people design them. Inkmaster is awesome. Pokemon - Got my first game when I was about six, and I still play them on occasion :) Reading and Writing. I hate: Twilight - The characters are as stupid as the plot. Ignorant People - Some people just talk and talk about people they don't know, and it annoys me. Making good books into terrible movies - "I Am Legend" and "Flowers in the Attic" I'm looking at you. |
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| Auralet | by Daphne Hyppolite May 17, 2012 | Free! | 1647 words | Read a sample |
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| Revenge, Denied | by Joan Marie Verba May 17, 2012 | $1.99 | 6470 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Joan Marie Verba earned a bachelor of physics degree from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and attended the graduate school of astronomy at Indiana University, where she was an associate instructor of astronomy for one year. Her first occupation was as a computer programmer, then, she retrained as an editor. She has had nine years’ experience advising clients how to lose weight as part of a nationally advertised weight loss program, and has additional training as a health coach. An experienced writer, she is the author of the nonfiction books Voyager: Exploring the Outer Planets, Boldly Writing and Weight Loss Success!, as well as the novels Countdown to Action!, Action Alert!, and Deadly Danger! plus numerous short stories and articles. She is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She has served on the board of directors of both the Minnesota Science Fiction Society and the Mythopoeic Society. |
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| Enchanted Awakening | by alanna wilson May 17, 2012 | $3.99 | 59281 words | Sample 30% |
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| Desiccant 014: Alive or Dead | by Kevin R. Bridges May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 2527 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I live in the Pacific Northwest with my fiance, a small army of children, and a large army of awkward dogs. My favorite novels are Contact by Carl Sagan and the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. My favorite food is breakfast sausage, and, now that you think of it, yours is, too. |
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| Walking Within The Shadows | by David Layman May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 117345 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: David Layman, born in Sandusky, Ohio, attended and earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree in history from Kent State University, Kent Ohio. After finishing his Ph.D courses, he chose to write novels and also completed two children's stories. His most current novel, DIRECT CONFLICT, focuses on the Vietnam War, the concentration of his academic studies. He is currently writing the sequel, and has written several other literary works. When David is not writing, he travels, engages in long-distance running, both on the beach and in the mountains. As a former Army Paratrooper and combat medic, David has taken an interest in veteran affairs and works with the Wounded Warrior project in Jacksonville, Florida. His newest endeavor is to master surfing, then to travel to Hawaii to surf the Bonzai Pipeline. David is currently working on the sequel to DIRECT CONFLICT, titled DIRECT CONTACT. Check back with us frequently for the release date. |
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| Where Angels Crossover | by Deborah Jackson May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 38460 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Deborah A Jackson is the author of five books, ranging from picture books to early readers. When she was ten years old, she immigrated from a small village in Devon, England to the wide skies and open countryside of South Africa. After many unsuccessful attempts to view schooling seriously and not a place for play, she eventually matriculated on her terms, and fell in love with her teenage sweetheart. Ruled by her heart, she married young and two children soon followed. The idea for her first picture book was inspired by her child and her worries about the environment. The Tortoise who cared is a tale of fight versus might and seemed to reflect the personality of the author. This was followed by four more books including two illustrated readers. Traditionally published by large publishing houses, Deborah and her family risked everything by returning to the UK and left her writing behind. From there, she created a successful business, studied for her degree and teaching qualifications. After many years, in the real world, and once her children had grown up, she returned to writing. This has been a family project, with her son creating the illustration and daughter, owner of Bad Rhino productions, creating the book trailer. Deborah currently, teaches English and has taken her studies even further, with a Masters in English. She has come full circle and returned to her first love – writing. Heaven’s Children, Earth Totem, is the first book in a series, and she is already putting the finishing touches to her second, Through the Veil. She loves eating chocolate and listening to cold play, reggae, U2 and romantic music especially from movies like practical magic when she is writing. She has a mischievous sense of humor, loves pranks, cries at sad movies, screams at scary ones and never takes no for an answer. |
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| The Adventures Of Tom and Sally | by Elysia Bronson May 17, 2012 | $5.00 | 2289 words | Sample 10% |
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| Belong | by Michael Blackwell May 16, 2012 | $4.99 | 55787 words | Sample 12% |
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| Simba | by Sassha Gonzalez May 16, 2012 | Free! | 3758 words | Read a sample |
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| Sunset High | by Marla Braziel May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 82192 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Marla Braziel is an indie author and online entrepreneur. She was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1983 and began writing her first novel when she was only 14 years old. She enjoys writing young adult fiction and building websites. |
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| Four in the Morning | by Christi Goddard May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 54412 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Christi Goddard was born in Arlington, Texas in the early seventies. Her earliest memories are of seeing Jaws and Star Trek: The Motion Picture in the theater. The first was a bit much for a pre-K kid to take, and the second has much to do with what has inspired her imagination my entire life. |
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| Zelda Pryce: The Razor's Edge | by Joseph Robert Lewis May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 61738 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Joseph Robert Lewis began his career writing about deadly firefights in Iraq and Afghanistan, studying cutting-edge military technologies, and chronicling personal journeys across south Asia. Now he writes novels that bring together his love of wild adventure, rich character studies, stunning scientific concepts, and the amazing history of human civilization. |
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| Crookwood | by Barbara Elmore May 16, 2012 | $4.99 | 36804 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Barbara Elmore lives in Central Texas and writes both fiction and non-fiction. Send her an email at barbara@authorbarbaraelmore.com |
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| Desiccant 013: The Impatient Monster | by Kevin R. Bridges May 16, 2012 | $0.99 | 2791 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I live in the Pacific Northwest with my fiance, a small army of children, and a large army of awkward dogs. My favorite novels are Contact by Carl Sagan and the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. My favorite food is breakfast sausage, and, now that you think of it, yours is, too. |
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| Ricky | by Terry O'Reilly May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 9805 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Terry O’Reilly is a retired school teacher living a quiet life in the Midwest with his three dogs and his horse. He began writing several years ago at the urging of a friend and fellow author. He has books available through several publishers, including Amber Allure Press, Aspen Mountain Press, eXcessica Publishing, and JMS Books LLC. Writing has become an important part of his life, allowing him to explore his own thoughts, needs, and feelings, as well as learn about other cultures and eras as he researches his stories. |
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| Rigidity Inside Of Me | by Monica P May 16, 2012 | $1.00 | 1012 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing. |
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| The Mystery of Nida Valley - Captured | by Elaine Ouston May 16, 2012 | $4.95 | 57427 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Elaine lives in Central Queensland, Australia. She has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing. She edits for writers all over Australia and teaches writing to adults in Rockhampton. After a career as a graphic artist, copywriter, and marketing consultant, she retreated from the rat race and turned to her long time dream of writing children and young adult fiction. She has two published books - The Mystery of Nida Valley and Lost in a Strange Land. The first book in her next series, Barben’s Magic Quest, will be published in 2012. Currently, she is working on a YA fantasy and completing the second book in The Mystery of Nida Valley series. (due for release January 2012) She had a short story, A Close Call, published in the NSW School Magazine, Countdown, a column in Writing Queensland magazine. |
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| Feyland: The Bright Court | by Anthea Sharp May 15, 2012 | $4.99 | 70155 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Growing up, Anthea Sharp spent her summers raiding the library shelves and reading, especially fantasy. She now makes her home in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes, plays the fiddle, and spends time with her small-but-good family. Contact her at antheasharp@hotmail.com, follow her on twitter, find her on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AntheaSharp), and visit her website. |
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| Camp Clearwater | by Rising Authors May 15, 2012 | Free! | 43931 words | Read a sample |
| Author bio: The Rising Authors are a select group of students who set out on a mission to become published authors. They started writing a short story that, over the span of eight months, became a novel. Each student, along with their teacher, created a unique character; and together they took their characters and themselves on a journey of self-discovery. In collaboration with over 100 high school students, who became their editors and graphic designers, these students achieved the publication of their first novel: Camp Clearwater. |
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| Voices Unspoken | by Jade Law May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 54171 words | Sample 20% |
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| I Vagabondi | by Dominic Licorish May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 10635 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Dominic was born in Toronto, Canada and began writing when he was 12 years old. He never thought he would want make a career of it until he was 16 and realized computer programming was maddeningly boring. So, he channeled his energies into learning how to write well, and has been constantly practicing as much as he can. Dominic names (some of) his favourite writers to be Neil Gaiman, Orson Scott Card, Warren Ellis, and Alan Moore. He loves video games, movies, and Star Wars. Dominic currently lives in Calgary, Alberta. |
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| Echo Of Her Cry | by Jamie Jones May 15, 2012 | $6.99 | 38694 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Jamie Jones is ready for her close up. She always did have a passion for writing since she was a little girl. Going from writing stories that only her family could read and writing scripts as a little girl in which she would act out all the characters; this 27 year old stay at home mom decided she is ready to share her passion of writing with the world. She once had a desire to have a successful music career, until she realized that being an author was not only a passion but it just fit her perfectly. After facing a number of rejections growing up trying to strive for a music career; she decided she would self-publish her debut novel, Echo of Her Cry to be in control of her own destiny. That’s when Passion Street Publications was born in which she is the CEO and Founder of. Jamie makes it clear that she would love to be signed to the right publisher. Until then; she is determined to be a respected self-published author. Jamie loves being with her family. She and her husband and 2 year old daughter reside in Houston, Texas. |
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| Sebastian and the Invisible Island, Book 3: Zeppendulars | by Michael Hogan May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 7228 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: When Michael William Hogan was a young boy he spent his summers kicking through the tall reeds along the lake shores of northern Michigan. Today you might find him cutting through the thick jungle of his island retreat in Tonga. Could this be a sign of someone’s refusal to grow up? Perhaps. But Michael’s lifelong love of adventure and his penchant for storytelling have resulted in numerous award-winning screenplays, short stories, webisodes and children’s books. He has also produced and directed award-winning short films that have screened at film festivals in the U.S. and Europe. Sebastian and the Invisible Island is based on Michael’s feature film screenplay, Sebastian and the Lost Atoll. |
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| Conqueror of Hearts | by Soojin Chun May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 12594 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: As a young and beginning writer, this is my first time ever to publish any of my writing for other people to see. I mostly enjoy reading and writing historical fiction. My favorite book would have to be Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. I specifically like Medieval or Regency fiction, so if you find any of my writing parallel to that, that's where it comes from! |
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| Nothing Like Love | by George Berger May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 5509 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: George Berger spent the better part of a decade in the publishing industry, before returning to college, where he pursued a double major in linguistics and horology. A competitive kite-flier and biathlete, he lives in Hudson, Wisconsin with his wife and two dogs. In addition to the novels Mendacities and Without A Spark, he's written an ever-growing number of novellas and short stories in a reasonably bewildering array of genres. |
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| Black Satin [Pretty in Black #2] | by Rae Hachton May 15, 2012 | $5.99 | 63674 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I find writing Bios to be awkward. But I am a fan of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raveonettes, and Victorian Gothic things. I also write books. |
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| No Dice | by Debbie McGowan May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 58893 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Debbie McGowan is a teacher and lecturer in the social sciences, currently residing in the dark recesses of Lancashire, England. She is the author of several books to date, including 'No Dice' (Beaten Track, 2011), 'And The Walls Came Tumbling Down' (2010), 'Champagne' (highblue, 2004; Beaten Track, 2012) and contributed to the 'The Story Salon Big Book of Stories' (iUniverse, 2006). She enjoys spending her time at home with her family and dogs, cooking occasionally and of course writing. |
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| It is the Demon in Me | by Kate Trinity May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 54831 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Welcome everyone, I am a freelance writer and animal lover, oh and a scientist! I love writing and reading and drawing and painting and making cakes...yes I know I go on! I like the strange things in life, and love it when a story drags you through to the end and you eat with one hand and hold the book with the other. Writing is a passion that takes over sometimes! Kate |
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| Final Life | by Rose Garcia May 15, 2012 | $4.99 | 63084 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Rose Garcia is a lawyer turned writer who’s always been fascinated by science fiction and fantasy. From a very young age, she often had her nose buried in books about other-worlds, fantastical creatures, and life and death situations. More recently she’s been intrigued by a blend of science fiction and reality, and the idea that some supernatural events are, indeed, very real. Fueled by her imagination, she created The Transhuman Chronicles—a series of books about people who have overcome human limitations. Rose lives in Houston with her husband and two kids. You can visit Rose at www.rosegarciabooks.com. |
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| Punk Faction | by Marcus Blakeston May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 56836 words | Sample 20% |
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| Percevale - IV. L’amazone bleue | by Anne de Gandt May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 9008 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Écrivain-photographe, Anne de Gandt crée des univers où se mêlent passé et présent, rêve et réalité. Son travail est une invitation aux voyages, à travers le temps, l'espace, la mémoire, l'identité et l'espoir. Writer-photographer, Anne de Gandt creates worlds which mingle past and present, dream and reality. She invites you to journey across time, space, memory, identity and hope. |
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| Desiccant 012: The Day I Caught on Fire | by Kevin R. Bridges May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 2662 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I live in the Pacific Northwest with my fiance, a small army of children, and a large army of awkward dogs. My favorite novels are Contact by Carl Sagan and the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. My favorite food is breakfast sausage, and, now that you think of it, yours is, too. |
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| Spellbound | by Monique N. Peterson May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 82023 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Twenty-two-year old Monique N. Peterson loves writing stories about familiar situations in an unfamiliar setting. She is an online graduate student at Southern New Hampshire University, getting her MA in English and Creative Writing. She graduated from Central Connecticut State University in May 2011 with a bachelor's degree in English and two minors, Psychology and Creative Writing. She has the rarest personality type, INFJ, making her a quiet person with loud emotions. She's also a bit of an overachiever with a big heart and an even bigger appetite for pastries, candy, and chocolate. If she could have one superpower, she'd have the ability to change her hair color based on her current mood. In the future when all of her time is not spent on finishing school assignments, she'd like to sleep in, play tennis, and write stories full-time. |
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| A Child to Love | by Timothy Paterson May 14, 2012 | $0.99 | 2502 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; lilwhistler@juno.com |
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| Daddy's Girl | by Timothy Paterson May 14, 2012 | $0.99 | 3380 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; lilwhistler@juno.com |
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| The Second Page | by Clark Nielsen May 14, 2012 | $4.99 | 86679 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Clark Nielsen is a writer, web programmer, and indie game developer who currently resides in Utah but has spent quite a bit of time living and teaching English in China. His passion for writing includes fantasy adventure and travel stories. |
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| The Rebellious Fingers | by A. J. Barry May 14, 2012 | Free! | 699 words | Read a sample |
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| Eyes of Light | by Charissa Stastny May 14, 2012 | $2.99 | 112832 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Charissa Stastny was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Even as a child, she envisioned herself as an author, creating such interesting works as The Creature from McGool as a 4th grader and dabbling in cheesy romance plots in her journal as a teenager. She spent a semester abroad in Israel and graduated from Brigham Young University in Elementary Education. She is married, has four children and resides in Boise, Idaho. Eyes of Light is her first published novel. Visit www.JoyintheMoments.com to learn about other books in the works and for day-to-day posts on quirky or uplifting subjects. |
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| Fate, Love, Tears | by Lauren Bishop May 14, 2012 | $7.99 | 58761 words | Sample 15% |
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| My Sanctuary | by Sarah-Jane Lehoux May 14, 2012 | $2.99 | 12316 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Sarah-Jane resides in Southern Ontario with her husband, and her ever growing horde of Machiavellian cats. For more information, please visit www.sarah-janelehoux.com. |
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| Wraparound | by Amanda Mathai May 14, 2012 | $2.99 | 51399 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I live with my family in Raleigh, NC during breaks and attend University of North Carolina at Asheville. I was home schooled until then, and I spent a lot of my time writing. I only published after several years of trying to perfect my writing, and I hope to keep growing. |
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| El Bosque Escondido * The Hidden Forest | by Eduardo Lince May 14, 2012 | $0.99 | 60401 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: EDUARDO LINCE FÃBREGA nació en la ciudad de Panamá, República de Panamá. Realizó estudios de Derecho y Ciencias PolÃticas en la Universidad de Panamá. Ha colaborado activamente con el Comité Panameño por los Derechos Humanos y ha trabajado con el Centro Pro Democracia donde participó de talleres educativos dirigidos a jóvenes y en la edición del suplemento mensual Conciencia Democrática. Laboró también en la Dirección de Desarrollo Institucional de ANCON, la Asociación Nacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza. Eduardo ha realizado varios escritos y esta novela forma parte de la trilogÃa fantástica del Valle de Antón. EDUARDO LINCE FÃBREGA was born in Panama City, Panama. He studied Law and Political Science in the University of Panama. During his career he has actively collaborated with the Panamanian Human Rights Committee and has worked with the Pro Democracy Center where he has taken part in educational workshops directed to the youth and in the publication of the monthly supplement Democratic Conscience. He has also worked in the Office of Institutional Development of ANCON, the National Association for Nature Conservancy. Eduardo has written various articles and stories. This novel forms part of the fantasy trilogy about the Valley of Anton. |
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| The Last Werewolf Pack | by Vianka Van Bokkem May 14, 2012 | $3.99 | 6361 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Vianka Van Bokkem is a Paranormal Romance/Fantasy/Mythology/SciFi author. |
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| Hunter | by C.W. Nash May 14, 2012 | $5.99 | 96062 words | Sample 10% |
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| Honeysuckle Ball | by Ipam May 14, 2012 | Free! | 43157 words | Read a sample |
| Author bio: splats in ballet, sour notes in choir & drives really fast. |
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| Chosen (Rosewood Academy #1) | by jennifer Whitfield May 14, 2012 | $2.99 | 71143 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: 27 years of age and have been writing for as long as I can remember. It's only been the last few years that I have discovered that I should take my writing pro. I live with my family in Melbourne, Australia. |
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