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The Coolest People in the Arts: 250 Anecdotes and Stories by David Bruce The Coolest People in the Arts: 250 Anecdotes and Stories by David Bruce May 08, 2012 $2.00 29497 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Too Much World by Kelli Jae Baeli Too Much World by Kelli Jae Baeli April 25, 2012 $3.99 33639 words Sample 20%
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*All Books unavailable here in standard ebook formats, can be had at the author's site in PDF format.* Baeli was born to spin a yarn. The daughter of a professional musician, she arrived in Wichita and began her journey with a song in her heart and a plethora of passion erupting from her pen. This love of lyrics, prose and poetry was just the simple seed of what would grow into a wordsmith's obsession with the creation of multifarious characters and storylines that fork with dual plot lines into romance and intrigue. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Colorado are just a few locales that surface in Baeli's novels as these places are ones she drank in from her time in University, to retreating for self exploration. Each place is rich in bucolic terrain and provided grand palettes for her mysteries and suspenseful romances. Townies and their coveted colloquialisms provided divine fodder for tales too real to be true. There is nothing like experience to craft a character. Baeli has plenty to spare—from a stint in the military to late nights spent delivering newspapers, waiting tables, or as a technical writer for a corporate jet company. Each job was a necessity, but one that Baeli turned into a study in the human condition or sometimes inhumane conditions. Some of Baeli's fondest endeavors were fronting an all female band for seven years in Little Rock and her enjoyable time as a managing editor for a women's press. In recent years, Baeli has pursued technology with a dedicated passion. Website building, blogging and creating and maintaining online forums have shared the docket with her ever-present story crafting. Baeli has relied on her technical writing roots and expanded her repertoire, enabling her to edit for herself and other writers, both accomplished and aspiring. With over 200 song writing credits and 26 books to her credit, Kelli Jae Baeli shows no signs of wear. She has returned to her beloved Colorado where she may be found amongst the Denverites, people-watching over coffee and conversation, awaiting the next story to inspire and entrance. (~Justice Harlow) The author can be followed on Twitter @JaeBaeli. Reader and Professional reviews, as well as Feedback, Praises, and First-Born Children, are cheerfully accepted via her website, jaebaeli.com.
The Simple Guide To Selena Gomez by Chris Scott The Simple Guide To Selena Gomez by Chris Scott Feb. 24, 2012 $2.99 4426 words Sample 35%
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Chris was born and raised in England and now lives in Canada. Chris likes to browse and search the internet for interesting information and wanted a conduit to share this information. The result, he started writing the Simple Guide To series of books. The guides are designed to be short and easy to read on any E Book reader, they can also be downloaded as a pdf or text document. The idea is for the guides to be available when and where people need them. Chris is working closely with experts in their fields to provide more e-books for you enjoyment. TheSimpleGuideTo.com - Ebooks to learn from.
Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Feb. 16, 2012 $3.99 23709 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice by Pearl Barley THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice by Pearl Barley Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 40461 words Sample 15%
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I never intended to be an author - it kind of happened by accident. I've always kept diaries since my teens (many years ago) and ended up with a collection of true stories about life but mainly food, dieting efforts, relationships, clothes shopping, shoes and chocolate - the usual type of women's issues, many of which, in particular, were pertinent to my current book, THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice (I simply love the play on words). When this book came together, on advice from friends, I decided to publish it and writing became a worthy and enjoyable pastime. The title of the book has a double-meaning, which all gets explained at the end. I've continued the story by writing a sequel to THE FAT BAG which should be complete and published by early spring.
Postcards From Ireland by Michael Harling Postcards From Ireland by Michael Harling Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 46070 words Sample 20%
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Michael Harling grew up in rural Columbia County in Upstate New York. He moved to the UK in March 2002 and has been recording his observations of the indigenous population on his popular blog 'Postcards From Across the Pond' ever since.
The Life of a Paperboy by Harvey Bird The Life of a Paperboy by Harvey Bird Jan. 17, 2012 $1.60 2414 words Sample 10%
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Calvary Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Calvary Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Jan. 13, 2012 $3.99 13125 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
Home of Peace Memorial Park: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Home of Peace Memorial Park: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Jan. 07, 2012 $3.99 7181 words Sample 5%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd Jan. 07, 2012 Free! 1144 words Read a sample
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MGM Makes Boys Town by William Russo & Jan Merlin MGM Makes Boys Town by William Russo & Jan Merlin Jan. 02, 2012 $9.99 66570 words Sample 20%
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Dr. William Russo has been a long-time professor of film studies at a college near Boston, Mass. Mr. Jan Merlin is a notable stage and screen actor, winner of an Emmy for writing. He also received the Southern California Motion Picture Council award for his lifelong work in film. Russo and Merlin also write independently, both fiction and non-fiction. Their work has been published by "Long Time Ago Books and Films" as well as the New England Vintage Film Society.
Valhalla Memorial Park: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Valhalla Memorial Park: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Dec. 29, 2011 $3.99 12985 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Dec. 11, 2011 $3.99 24495 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
Angie by Giuliano Bartolaccini Angie by Giuliano Bartolaccini Nov. 27, 2011 $1.99 82265 words Sample 20%
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Limo Run LA Chauffeur Memoirs by Mark Keshel Limo Run LA Chauffeur Memoirs by Mark Keshel Nov. 25, 2011 $4.99 39746 words Sample 20%
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I am Mark Keshel the Author of ‘LIMO RUN LA Chauffeur Memoirs.” The reason I wrote this book is because I wanted to tell this great life story of the limousine business. The second reason was because of encouragement from friends and acquaintances. I would go to gatherings or functions and would be mingling and talking with people and of course they would ask me what do you do for a living, I would tell them I am a Chauffeur. Of course they would ask do you have any good stories about people that you’ve driven, I would tell them a story or two and every time their response would be “my god you should write a book”. After hearing this many many times from numerous people I decided to do just that. ENJOY!!! PS. I have changed some of the names to protect the guilty !!!
The Funniest People in Television and Radio: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce The Funniest People in Television and Radio: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce Nov. 18, 2011 $1.00 24114 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Be a Work of Art: 250 Anecdotes and Stories by David Bruce Be a Work of Art: 250 Anecdotes and Stories by David Bruce Nov. 15, 2011 $1.00 27639 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
My Buddy by Lee Carey My Buddy by Lee Carey Nov. 14, 2011 Free! 2055 words Read a sample
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Sandy high-fives to you from Va. Beach. I've been writing novels and short stories since '99. My first published novel is for pet lovers of all ages. "Gabby...All About Me" is a story about an unpublished author who adopts an unwanted pooch...together they become an unbeatable team. My second pet novel "Pets In Paradise" is now out and I'll admit, it's the most fun write I've done. Heartwarming for all pet lovers. I live with my dear wife who fills the role of editor since she's a graduate of UNC. Her support and assistance makes writing much easier. We live on the beach in a small coastal area known as Sandbridge Beach. I enjoy writing, surfing, fishing, playing the drums, and spending time on the coast with my wife. My motto is: Keep smilin'...and paddle hard for every wave...it might be your best ride. My novels are available here and Kindle.
The Funniest People in Theater: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce The Funniest People in Theater: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce Nov. 11, 2011 $1.00 22613 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
A Soul`s Journey by Sharon Cheyne-McGabe A Soul`s Journey by Sharon Cheyne-McGabe Nov. 08, 2011 $1.99 5393 words Sample 15%
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Sharon is the mother of two boys living in the picturesque surroundings of the small seaside town of Hibberdene. This book is for anyone who has loved and loved well, had heartbreak and survived it.
The Truth Will Set You Free by Manie van der Westhuizen The Truth Will Set You Free by Manie van der Westhuizen Nov. 07, 2011 $1.99 35116 words Sample 15%
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I was born sixty one years ago in Pretoria,South Africa. I am honored to know that my life was extended to date with more than fifteen years. Three Coronary Bypass Operations during these fifteen years were all for the good and worth it. I am the owner of Mat516 Publishers in South Africa; author of various books. Most of all I live life and enjoy it.
Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Nov. 03, 2011 Free! 5726 words Read a sample
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I was born sixty one years ago in Pretoria,South Africa. I am honored to know that my life was extended to date with more than fifteen years. Three Coronary Bypass Operations during these fifteen years were all for the good and worth it. I am the owner of Mat516 Publishers in South Africa; author of various books. Most of all I live life and enjoy it.
The Funniest People in Books: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce The Funniest People in Books: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce Oct. 25, 2011 $1.00 22495 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
The Funniest People in Dance: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce The Funniest People in Dance: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce Oct. 23, 2011 $1.00 22218 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
The Coolest People in Comedy: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce The Coolest People in Comedy: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce Oct. 22, 2011 $1.00 26372 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Lost in France by Rita Clements Lee Lost in France by Rita Clements Lee Oct. 13, 2011 $0.99 10929 words Sample 20%
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Born in Liverpool, Lancashire. Educated in Yorkshire. Primary School Teacher for 20 years. In Commerce for several years. Interests include watercolour painting, music, walking,reading. French language.
Two Mad Dogs & An Englishman! by David  Tye Two Mad Dogs & An Englishman! by David Tye Sep. 29, 2011 $3.99 52050 words Sample 20%
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A dog owner, husband and experienced marketer I run a small publishing company with my brother. Talking at seminars for many years I enjoy meeting new people and new challenges. I've always wanted to write a book and finially I have achieved my goal with my first book called 'Two Mad Dog's & an Englishman which is a true and funny autobiography about life with our two unruly dogs. I look forward to writing my next book.
F.I.R.E or N.I.K.E that's A.I.R by Malquize Crawford F.I.R.E or N.I.K.E that's A.I.R by Malquize Crawford Sep. 27, 2011 $7.99 15796 words
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I'm just a young black male seeking a window for an opportunity. I enjoy writing and reading books, listening to music as well as spending time with my family. I'm married and I have a beautiful wife, a 2 year old daughter, and one on the way. My wife and kids mean the world to me and they're actually who inspire me the most while writing. My goal is to be the best artist to walk the face of the earth before I'm 30. I'm 21 years of age at the moment and if it's anything else you would like to know about me feel free to email or leave a comment. I WILL! be the next best artist to walk the face of the earth. Thank You Malquize D. Crawford aka B.n Quez
Seven Spins You Win by Raymond Arthur Seven Spins You Win by Raymond Arthur Sep. 21, 2011 $2.95 43238 words Sample 10%
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Homer Burks Soul Classic's Review by Homer Burks Homer Burks Soul Classic's Review by Homer Burks Sep. 21, 2011 $4.99 11514 words Sample 20%
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The Simple Guide To Taylor Swift by Chris Scott The Simple Guide To Taylor Swift by Chris Scott Sep. 06, 2011 $1.99 3260 words Sample 35%
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Chris was born and raised in England and now lives in Canada. Chris likes to browse and search the internet for interesting information and wanted a conduit to share this information. The result, he started writing the Simple Guide To series of books. The guides are designed to be short and easy to read on any E Book reader, they can also be downloaded as a pdf or text document. The idea is for the guides to be available when and where people need them. Chris is working closely with experts in their fields to provide more e-books for you enjoyment. TheSimpleGuideTo.com - Ebooks to learn from.
Lee Iacocca The Baby Boomer And My Mustang '64 by Robert Chapin Lee Iacocca The Baby Boomer And My Mustang '64 by Robert Chapin Aug. 29, 2011 Free! 2418 words Read a sample
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No stranger to writing, acting and singing, in 2006, Bob was chosen to play Charles Ryan in the Kent Brown Summer Love series “ARE WE THERE YET?” A summer theatre production by The Falls Run Players of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This was Bob’s first acting role and his performance earned him the best actor’s award for 2006. A hidden talent also become apparent when Bob was selected to sing John Travolta’s Summer Nights from the smash hit “Grease”. He is also a member of The First Baptist Church of Bonita Springs, FL where he has been actively involved in the choir for the past 6 years - and his tenor voice has allowed him to produce over a half dozen Christian songs by Randy Travis Following an impressive career with U.S. Airways, Bob retired in 2000 and has devoted much of his time to producing ORPHANS OF THE MOURNING, his first novel about a soldier in Vietnam who eventually becomes the first Vietnam veteran President of The United States. This book is currently available in the e-book format from Barnes & Noble. Bob was thrust into the nationwide scene in 1983 with his nationally acclaimed Vietnam poster poem The Wall, a statement about the emotional pain and anger of Vietnam - frrlings and sentiments he was not permitted to express while in uniform, but once discharged, a trip to The Wall evoked his deep personal feelings. The Wall was displayed in The White House in 1983 and as a result received instant success when President Ronald Reagan personally honored Bob for his contribution to all Vietnam Veterans. To date, tens of thousands of copies have been sold. Bob has also recently finished his second novel, MURDER IN OGUNQUIT a mystery which takes place in the small New England coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine known as “A Beautiful Place By The Sea”. In addition to his full length novels, Bob is offering a series of his “folksy” down to earth short stories at no charge for your enjoyment here on Smashwords, and it is the author’s desire that you will consider purchasing his novels after a brief sampling. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam in 1967, Bob served 16 months in Frankfurt Germany as a civilian with the U.S. Army’s prestigious unit; The 513th Military Intelligence Group as a Top Secret Cryptographer In Vietnam he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 13th Signal Battalion and was awarded The Purple Heart for wounds received in action in addition to The Bronze Star Medal and other awards. Bob and his wife Maureen reside in Fredericksburg, VA in the summer months and winter in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL.
Dalek I Loved You by Nick Griffiths Dalek I Loved You by Nick Griffiths Aug. 19, 2011 $0.99 83411 words Sample 10%
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Nick Griffiths is the author of two Doctor Who-based books: 70s/80s memoir, Dalek I Loved You, and Who Goes There, in which he travels around odd parts of Britain, tracking down former show locations, including some steps, several quarries and a very large sandpit. He also wrote the comic travelogues, In the Footsteps of Harrison Dextrose, and its sequel, Looking for Mrs Dextrose. One day he will conclude the Dextrose trilogy. His ambition is to go to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat, however he is a bit worried about pirates off the coast of Somalia.
Brooklyn NY: A Grim Retrospective by Jerry Castaldo Brooklyn NY: A Grim Retrospective by Jerry Castaldo June 20, 2011 $7.99 53877 words Sample 20%
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New York City born-and-bred. Jerry Castaldo is a well-reviewed musical entertainer, who consistently logs an average of 300 shows per year. He has opened for such stars as Jerry Seinfeld, David Brenner and Dom Deluise. After singing and playing lead guitar in different bands during his early 20's, Castaldo put together a solo stage act and started singing standards from the Great American Songbook at nightspots in and around Manhattan. He gained further exposure via Joe Franklin's long-running television talk show. Gaining recognition for his deft comedic skills and impressive "quick-on-his-feet" abilities, not just his singing, led him to landing countless master-of-ceremonies positions, such as hosting the International Beauty Show at the Javits Center in New York City and a 25-city national tour for Revlon Inc. industrial shows. Castaldo has enjoyed playing such well-known venues as the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (including benefits honoring Christopher Reeve and Ray Charles). His repertoire spans the eras--everything from big-band favorites (he has also performed in concert with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra) to contemporary standards. July 2010 kicked off the Summer-Fall Celebrity Concert Series at the beautiful Center for Performing Arts Complex in Raleigh, NC. Castaldo was tapped to host and open the shows and do all regional radio spots for these events. The million-selling record artists on the bill included Gary Lewis & the Playboys ("This Diamond Ring"), Jay Black, formerly of Jay and the Americans ("This Magic Moment"), Maureen McGovern ("The Morning After"), Lou Christie ("Lightning's Striking"), Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis ("You Don't Have to be a Star"), Maxine Nightingale ("Right Back to Where We Started From"), tenor Michael Amante & B'way songstress Melba Moore.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Hollywood Forever Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek April 29, 2011 $3.99 31630 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
Forest Lawn Memorial-Park: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Forest Lawn Memorial-Park: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek April 27, 2011 $3.99 26681 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
I DID IT MY WAY: THE PRELUDE by M.d. Morris I DID IT MY WAY: THE PRELUDE by M.d. Morris April 12, 2011 $0.99 3256 words Sample 20%
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M.D. Morris (b. 1982 – ), writer, music producer, community activist, mentor. After repeated thoughts of abortion, due to societal and family pressures, his mother gave birth to him on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Child Development. Soon after she graduated and married, they moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Like most black children, he never knew or seen his father. So he looked to his mother's husband for love and guidance. But instead, he found himself entering a world of malicious acts of child abuse. With the consistent mental and physical abuse by his stepfather, he found a place where he could be loved and accepted…the streets of Milwaukee. The hustlers, the winos, the pimps and the prostitutes, the drug dealers and the drug-addicted and any other lost soul that walked the ghetto…became his father…became his next direction. Though the street life consumed most of his soul and mind, he still found time for education. Nicknamed Braniac, the kids in High School ridiculed and teased him for his academic progress and standing. Chess Club. Perfect attendance. Honor student. At the end of his sophomore year, he surrendered to the peer pressure and chose a new direction…crime. But he still graduated from High School and was accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In 2004, he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and minors in Marketing and International Finance. After graduating from college, he realized that there was no real job security in America. He felt that in order to survive, you had to look at what gifts and talents God gave you and use them to create business and financial empowerment. On a trip to visit his mother in Orlando, Florida, he decided Orlando would be the city where he would build his kingdom. He created Phamous Models, an image branding and marketing company that specialized in creating “industry buzz” for people in the arts and entertainment industry. (Phamous Models is divided into five divisions: Films, Modeling, Music, Publishing and Merchandising, which also includes a non-profit organization called, “We Will Never Forget” Foundation for The Child Abused and The Neglected.). he set out to control and dominate the arts and entertainment market with a set of “rules” and a code of ethics similar to a military strategist. In 2010, Morris began writing the controversial semi-autobiography, "I Did It My Way: The Prelude". The work originated from his life living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Encouraged to expand the work into a full-length narrative and feature film, Morris produced a 3,153 page manuscript that became widely criticized for it's violent and glamorization of street violence and justice. Critics praised the vivid realism of "The Prelude" and favorably compared Morris to James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, and Richard Wright. Like them, Morris was hailed as a powerful, relentless chronicler of the brutal reality of African American life in northern urban cities. Additionally, "I Did It My Way: The Prelude" was held up as an American success story, the narrative of one who beat the odds of his childhood and saved his own life. With well over 10,000 written pieces of poetry and lyric sheets, not including seventeen novels and twenty screenplays and the mind of a business tyrant, he feels he has a substantial amount of ammunition to go to war with anybody in the entertainment and publishing industries. From almost being an aborted fetus, to an abusive childhood, which led to a violent life of crime, M.d. Morris has emerged from the depths of hell with a vision and a plan. He has used his stumbling blocks as stepping-stones. His character, his words, his love for poor people and his subject matter are emotionally infectious.
Wash Our Mouths Out With Soap - A collection of expressions, rhymes, songs, poems and games dating back to the early to mid-1800s by Bette Nunn Wash Our Mouths Out With Soap - A collection of expressions, rhymes, songs, poems and games dating back to the early to mid-1800s by Bette Nunn March 25, 2011 $6.99 40803 words Sample 20%
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Bette Nunn lives in Martinsville, Indiana, is married and has three grown children. Her other published work is a book titled “Burn, Judy, Burn” about mass murderer Steven T. Judy and the young mother of three children that he killed in 1979. She has also written a small book about the Morgan County Courthouse and articles that have been published in detective and other national magazines. Mrs. Nunn was a reporter, assistant editor and managing editor at The Reporter and Reporter-Times, a newspaper in Martinsville, Indiana, from 1963 to July 2003. Her career covered nearly 41 years and she continues to write news, feature stories and columns for the newspaper from her home. Her main interests have been her family, working for the good of Martinsville High School, Morgan Hospital and Medical Center, Morgan County Fair and US veterans. She enjoys writing and history and also plans to continue to write some children’s books. “The Yo-Yo String” is her first attempt at a fictional story. She thanked her daughter Shelley for allowing use of her pictures on the cover to portray what Annie could have looked like.
The Judy Monologues by Darren Stewart-Jones The Judy Monologues by Darren Stewart-Jones Feb. 08, 2011 $5.00 4057 words Sample 5%
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Darren Stewart-Jones was made in England and exported to Canada at a young age. He is a longtime Judy Garland fan. His original songs, At The Opera, Just Like Judy and The Ballad of Judy Garland are available on iTunes, as are his renditions of Santa Baby and Let It Snow. His one-act play, The Judy Monologues, is based on rare voice recordings made by Garland in the mid-1960s. His short play, Ramblings of a Middle Aged Drag Queen, is set in a Toronto gay bar in the 1990s.
Dreams 2 by George Forder Dreams 2 by George Forder Dec. 28, 2010 $2.99 8324 words Sample 20%
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George Forder is an educator and writer from South Africa. When he isn't writing he's somewhere in the bush.
The Kindest People Who Do Good Deeds: Volume 1 by David Bruce The Kindest People Who Do Good Deeds: Volume 1 by David Bruce Dec. 26, 2010 $1.00 36414 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Once A Brat, Always A Brat by Marilyn Celeste Morris Once A Brat, Always A Brat by Marilyn Celeste Morris Oct. 28, 2010 $6.99 63410 words Sample 35%
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Not Quite A Hero by Chronimax Not Quite A Hero by Chronimax Oct. 10, 2010 Free! 27701 words Read a sample
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My entire life is chronicled at Experience Project.
The Labyrinth by World Audience The Labyrinth by World Audience Aug. 22, 2010 $9.99 49976 words Sample 20%
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A fiercely independent 21st century press. More coming soon to our new Web site.
Tay Thi by Pham Lam Khai Tay Thi by Pham Lam Khai July 17, 2010 $14.99 118840 words Sample 50%
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Building A Better Mouse by Steve Alcorn Building A Better Mouse by Steve Alcorn March 29, 2010 $9.99 43198 words Sample 20%
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Steve Alcorn tries to balance the creative and technical aspects of his life. Steve is the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc., the company that provides the audio and video systems used in nearly all of the world’s theme parks. He is the author of several novels and non-fiction books, including Building A Better Mouse: The Story of the Electronic Imagineers Who Designed Epcot. Many of the young protagonists in his novels were inspired by his daughter, who is now a pre-med and film major at Northwestern University. In his spare time Steve enjoys world travel, sculpture and music composition. He and his wife live in Orlando, Florida, next to a theme park.
Beyond the Comfort Zone by James M Turner Beyond the Comfort Zone by James M Turner Jan. 11, 2010 $2.99 88772 words Sample 15%
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Born in UK in the heart of rural Cheshire in 1961where he completed his secondary education before re-locating to Manchester in the late 1970's to begin studying the Saxophone. During the mid 80's establishes himself as a popular choice for successful pop groups of the day and goes on to play with many international acts including Whitney Houston and UK pop phenomena 'Bros' and 'Take That' Moves to Thailand in 2002 which is largely the setting for his first auto-biographical book 'Beyond The Comfort Zone' based partly upon his experiences there. Relocates again in 2005 to Los Angeles California and begins to work in the Film business, working on films such as Crystal Sky Pictures 'Tekken' (2010) ,'Annihilation Earth' and 'Witchville' for the Sci-Fi channel. His first Television series screenplay 'The Taker' is currently in development. Besides his other talents James is a keen swimmer and linguist. As well as English he speaks both Spanish and Thai, his Mandarin Chinese is still a work in progress. When he is not on film sets he divides his time between Los Angeles, Manchester and Asia.
Katharine Hepburn: The Last Interview by Simon Worrall Katharine Hepburn: The Last Interview by Simon Worrall Nov. 01, 2009 $2.99 8149 words Sample 1%
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Simon Worrall was born in Wellington, England and spent his childhood in Eritrea, Paris and Singapore. Since 1984, he has been a full-time, freelance journalist and book author. He has written investigative features; travel articles; celebrity profiles and reportages for publications all over the world, including National Geographic, The London Times, The Guardian, The Paris Review, The New Yorker, Harper’s, Conde Nast Traveler, The Sidney Morning Herald, Playboy, The Smithsonian and Maxim. He has also made frequent appearances on Radio & TV, including the BBC’s From Our Own Correspondent; NPR and PBS. He speaks six languages and has lived in or visited more than 70 countries. Among many adventures, he has dug clams with the Inuit on Baffin Island, ridden with gauchos in Patagonia, followed the trail of a stolen Rembrandt with an undercover FBI agent, explored a Tang Dynasty shipwreck off the coast of Sumatra and got drunk with Marianne Faithful. On the way, Simon has been fortunate to work with world-class photographers like Pulitzer Prize-winner, Vince Musi; and Magnum members Ian Berry, Paul Fusco and Inge Von Morath. Among celebrities Simon has profiled are Hilary Clinton, Arthur Miller, Wynona Ryder, Monica Seles and Leonard Cohen. He was the last writer to interview Katharine Hepburn, at her home on Turtle Bay, New York. Simon’s first book, The Poet and the Murderer ( Dutton/4th Estate), a work of narrative non-fiction about master forger and double-murderer, Mark Hofmann, was published to critical acclaim in 2002. It inspired a BBC documentary, The Man Who Forged America, and is currently being turned into a screenplay. Current projects include a non-fiction love story set in World War Two and an art crime thriller he is writing with the former head of the FBI’s Art Crime Unit, Bob Wittman. Simon’s latest investigative feature, Cybergate, about the theft of a US Presidential election by computer fraud, will be published in December, 2009. He currently divides his time between his native England and the United States. He is a member of The Frontline Club, London; and an active supporter of several charities, including Amnesty International and The World Land Trust. His passions include tennis; books; and wild places.
Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 Free! 27657 words Read a sample
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"Profound Perspectives" Written and lived by Timothy Tober Wright - Free e-book of Poetry & Prose I am an aspiring new writer, exploring the world of poetry and short story writing, I also have a fiction book in the works and have an agency trying to sell my Biography. I am a survivor of abuse and addiction and have found the courage to share my extraordinary experience with the masses. My niche is writing profound messages that we may all benefit from, spreading the word of hope through triumph over tragedy, victory over pride. I have put together a free e-book that contains a collection of writes that I want to share, free of charge with anyone who likes to read poetry and prose. If you enjoy my work, please consider telling me, any feedback from anyone good or bad is well received and can be left for me at my web forum located at: http://pizmitsplace.smfforfree4.com/