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Final Dawn by Steve Sutton Final Dawn by Steve Sutton March 23, 2012 $0.99 3574 words Sample 30%
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Scandalous Memoir of Sweetness by Kiki Price Scandalous Memoir of Sweetness by Kiki Price March 22, 2012 $2.99 27728 words Sample 25%
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The Last Letter by Jeffrey Miska The Last Letter by Jeffrey Miska March 22, 2012 Free! 4660 words Read a sample
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Jeffrey Miska grew up Western Springs and later moved to Lagrange Illinois. A proud alumni from Lyons Township Highschool class of '79. Music was always his passion. He has played piano since age three and enjoys composing music in his free time. Jeff has also been a member of many local bands over the years as a keyboard and vocal artist. Although not actively performing, he continues to include music as a continuous part of his life. European and American military history have been a life long interest. Reading books about the history of local place names, it sparked further curiosity that led to research on ancient cultures and mythology. He spent several years being mentored in native american religion and culture, and spoke at grammar schools in Dupage county to educate children in native american and local history as well as local archaeology. Further study into his own Slavic and Belgian roots, from pre-christian culture to present day, set the stage for writing unique fiction with accurate historical references. Relatively new to writing other than short stories, his goal in creating short stories and books is to write and share in the spirit of any story teller. To entertain by narrating the simplest of human joys and express that which we treasure in our lives. If there is a message from the author in these books, it's to remind the reader how romance and friendship remain our greatest gift, and how anyone can initiate the greatest of changes with the smallest of actions. Jeff has been employed in the financial industry for most of his adult life and still resides in the Chicago suburbs.
Hard Choice by David Garrett Hard Choice by David Garrett March 22, 2012 Free! 330 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in east Texas, David Garrett's career path has been as varied as his interests. His jobs have included welder, teacher, paralegal, security guard, private investigator and more. But two constants have held a place in his life since his grade school days – a love for making music and for writing. From simple verses penned on an Indian Chief tablet to song lyrics to novels. The process continues today. It's in the blood.
Old Shemiran Road by David Morisset Old Shemiran Road by David Morisset March 22, 2012 $3.99 73937 words Sample 20%
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David Morisset is an Australian author who grew up in Riverstone, which was then a meatworks town in Sydney's semi-rural western districts. He moved to Canberra to study at the Australian National University and chose to roam the world, first as a diplomat and later as an economist. Over recent years he has published a novel about revolutionary Iran as well as collections of short stories and poems. He now lives and works in the multicultural kaleidoscope of modern Sydney.
Hoop Dreams by M Koleosho Hoop Dreams by M Koleosho March 21, 2012 You set the price! 17072 words Sample 20%
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As a kid my imagination was molded by the likes of Enid Blyton and the heroes of Marvel and DC Comics. Fast forward to modern day, and it seems those books and characters had a stronger grip on me than I initially thought. Writing gives me the ability to delve into characters and worlds that would typically be closed off to me in my normal life. An Avid sports fan and music aficionado. I tend to gravitate towards anything that involves creativity. Of late photography seems to have piqued my interest also. I consider myself an expressionist. I write, take pictures and live for new experiences.
Ides of March: A Roman Tragedy by Isis Payne Ides of March: A Roman Tragedy by Isis Payne March 21, 2012 Free! 4251 words Read a sample
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Isis Payne alligns the stars with her works in fiction and children's stories. Growing up in Oklahoma, Isis Payne harbored many talents including drawing, music and writing and hosting an online radio show on Spreaker. She is currently working on a rap mixtape and just completing an electronica EP, Isis Payne has sure been the busy girl.
The Human Test Lab by Dwayne Phillips The Human Test Lab by Dwayne Phillips March 21, 2012 $0.99 3448 words Sample 20%
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A systems and computer engineer since 1980. A short story fiction writer.
The Beach Cottage by G. Lusby The Beach Cottage by G. Lusby March 21, 2012 $5.99 48183 words Sample 10%
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Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and worked 32 years for AT&T/Lucent Technologies as a software analyst. Retired in 2001 and worked 8 years for Lifetouch National School Studios as a school photographer. Moved in 2008 to Ocean View, Delaware where I currently reside as a part-time bartender while enjoying my passion for writing.
Pegasus Falling: Part 1 of the Cypress Branches Trilogy by William E. Thomas Pegasus Falling: Part 1 of the Cypress Branches Trilogy by William E. Thomas March 21, 2012 $2.99 99094 words Sample 20%
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William Edward Thomas was born in West London in 1925. He left The Brompton Oratory School when he was 14 and started work as a messenger at the BBC. When war broke out, his mother insisted he left central London and went to work with his father at a factory in Harrow. While still a teenager, William joined the army and was soon recruited in to the parachute regiment. By the time peace had been declared in Europe in May 1945, he had been “dropped” in to a number of key battles and become a much decorated soldier. He was still only 19 years old. Following the war, William served in Palestine until 1948. He has always believed passionately that education leads to opportunity. He has studied part time for both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree and was one of the first students to enrol with The Open University. William has six children. As they were growing up, he was working and studying in shifts as a merchant seaman and an engineer, working his way from factory shop floor to management. In his mid fifties, he decided to work full time as a lab technician at his Alma Mater, The Open University and remained there until his retirement. It was during his retirement that he decided to set himself the challenge of writing a novel. The Cypress Branches is the result. William's health started deteriorating shortly after finishing The Cypress Branches and he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2006. Shortly after the book's launch in the summer of 2009, his health deteriorated to the point where he could no longer live at home. He is now cared for at a home in central Milton Keyneswhere he is visited by his wife Sheila and family members daily.
Laws Of Contrition by Valerie Thompson Laws Of Contrition by Valerie Thompson March 20, 2012 $7.99 129112 words Sample 11%
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International Financing Review - www.ifre.com - have just published an article about my novel, Laws of Contrition, which is on my website under 'press articles'. I left school age fifteen with a good grasp of of swearing, which came in handy when I worked in the City. I've two grown up children, who I hope will still be talking to me should they read my novel, Laws of Contrition, as it's somewhat different to my other two books. When I was a child there was a lovely lady called Mrs Cranston who lived two doors up, and in the summer she used to sleep in the garden - in her bed, one with an iron bedstead, and she loved her cats. A very peaceful soul she was, with a love of nature, and if I were to want to be like anyone, it would be her. When a man appeared at our street door in the early hours one morning with a gun, looking for my dad (who wasn't at home and was in a relationship with his wife), while my mum and us kids were going hysterical, Mrs Cranston (who had heard our calls for help from a window overlooking our garden) calmly came and confronted him, and succeeded in getting him to hand over the gun. As I recall he had escaped from Warley mental hospital (I am not joking). The police came and took him away. Sadly, Mrs Cranston died in a house fire. I love to write and spend too much time at my computer. I have a need to express, and was a talkative child, who wouldn't shut up, which didn't do me any favours. Thank you for reading. xx For more about me see my web site valerie elizabeth thompson dot com. xx
paychance opening sunday thoughts by Brian Williams paychance opening sunday thoughts by Brian Williams March 20, 2012 Free! 2292 words Read a sample
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Just a writer sometimes called Billy.
Werewolves Amongst Us by Ron Rosewood Werewolves Amongst Us by Ron Rosewood March 19, 2012 $1.99 10744 words Sample 25%
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Vancouver Island, British Columbia resident retired. Writes in a unique style that keeps you reading. Member of Romance Writers of America Member of British Columbia Federation of Writers Ron's email ronrosewood@yahoo.ca
the smart one by anthony domanski the smart one by anthony domanski March 19, 2012 $2.00 263 words Sample 20%
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Hot on the Trail by Harly Drum Hot on the Trail by Harly Drum March 17, 2012 $1.00 62877 words Sample 50%
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I'm from the northeast corner of Washington in the Selkirk Mountains. I have a business degree, but have worked in the fitness field for the past five years. In my free time I enjoy playing with my dogs, hiking, and working in the yard. My first book, Hot on the Trail, is about five hikers who tolerate each other while walking the Pacific Crest Trail. I completed the 2,650 mile PCT in 2002 and have had an insatiable appetite for frosted circus animal cookies and hiking ever since. So far this adventure novel has received mostly positive reviews from both my wife and mother. My book costs one dollar, but if you visit my blog and get the coupon code from "My Books" you can download for free. My PCT journal is there also.
Suspected Spouse by Bonny Huffman Suspected Spouse by Bonny Huffman March 17, 2012 $0.99 3279 words Sample 20%
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Shorts & Shorters II by Thomas M. Kelly Shorts & Shorters II by Thomas M. Kelly March 17, 2012 $2.99 16048 words Sample 20%
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Résumé: Thomas M. Kelly EDUCATION: Mr. Kelly was born and raised in Iowa. Once a Marine always a Marine ('57 - '60). He is a graduate of Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY. He attended two years at the University of California, Davis and is a graduate of Lincoln Law School, Sacramento, California. PUBLISHED: A monologue, “Sara”, from his play “smile, and smile, and be a villain.”, is included in Young Women's Monologs From Contemporary Plays: Professional Auditions For Aspiring Actresses, edited by Gerald Lee Ratliff, State University New York, Potsdam and published in 2004 by Meriwether Publishing, Ltd. A monologue, “Zhev”, from his play “Fana!” published by Smith & Kraus Inc. in an anthology: 221 One-Minute Monologues From Literature. JAC Publishing, Burlington, MA, has published twelve of his plays: "Mixville" (Jubal 'Tom Mix' McCabe is a happy-go-lucky, wanna-be cowboy movie star.  As a youngster he was a "little Tom Mix", cleaning out a nest of imaginary outlaws in the family backyard in typical Tom Mix fashion.  Those were the days of the popular dream: to grow up to be like Tom Mix.), “Extreme Unction”, “The Timekeeper”, “Zen and the Art of Making Par”, “The Butterfly Within” (A heartwarming story of culture clash as an old Jewish gentleman and a young Korean girl discover the meaning of the rest of their lives atop a Lower East Side tenement), “Fana!”, (The ordeal of three trapped survivors of suicide bomb blasts spend their last hours justifying their lives and religions: two very honestly, the third very deceitfully. In a mental duel the three argue the rationale of murder/suicide bombings using the Qur’an, Hindu philosophy and the Torah as authority.) and “smile, and smile, and be a villain.” (A frightening glimpse at the life of a victim of Borderline Personality Disorder), “Ba-Bang!” (An analytic political cartoon caricature of “Dubya”). "The (Mis)Adventures of Charlie & Jay": a montage of four short children's plays, including "Stop Snoring, Jay! I’m Dreaming of Christmas!", "Wake Up, Jay! It’s Christmas!", "This is Not our Backyard, Charlie!" and "You’re in Trouble Now, Charlie!".
 Long Island City Arts Project, in New York, a non-professional production company, produced his one act play, “Too Late to Waken”, which is now on cd. HONORS: “The Butterfly Within” is included in the Eileen Heckart's Senior Drama Archives in the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute at Ohio State University. LOCAL THEATRE AWARDS: Several Elly Nominations and Elly Awards including Best Overall Production, for “A Shayna Madel” by Barbara Lebow, and Best Set, for “Nighthawks and Night Café” by Edward Evan Blake, based on the painting “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper. “Wake up, Jay! It’s Christmas!”, winner of four Elly Awards for Young Peoples Theatre (2006) including Best Overall Production. OTHER WORKS: “Ole’ Gimlet Eye” (now an e-book) is a biographical play about Major Smedley Darlington, U.S.M.C. General Butler was a man who defied the powers that were, to wage a war against war in the days before World War II: “War is a racket! I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.”, , “Ba-Bang!, The Musical”, “Stones”, and “Pawns are but Poor Men”, "Yuyustu"(part of the 'Mixville' series), "It's'a comin' inta' bein' ", co-written by Paul Hauck, “Pádraig’s Aibhistear”, and "Sacred Ground"(part of the 'Mixville' series) are more recent full-length plays. E-books available in the Apple ibookstore, Sony Reader, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Stanza, Aldiko, Palm Pilot, PalmOS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile Pocket PC/Smartphone, desktop Windows, Macintosh and others: “Frankie and Johnny Were Schweethawts”, "Liza", "Ole' Gimlet Eye", "Pawns are but Poor Men", "Save yer pennies, kids." (part of the 'Mixville' series), "Hey Mom, tell Rod...", "On the Line", with more on the way. He has written and produced many children’s plays. They feature Charlie, a French Briard puppy, and Jay, a Persian Red Point feline. Mr. Kelly is the founder of the highly successful Thistle Dew Playwright’s Workshop. CONTACTING THE PLAYWRIGHT: Thomas M. Kelly, 1901 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: thistledewplaywrights@yahoo.com , or thistledewtheatre@gmail.com Telephone: 916-444-8209
Night Shift at The Mariton Mardi gras by Benjamin J Patterson Night Shift at The Mariton Mardi gras by Benjamin J Patterson March 17, 2012 $3.99 16482 words Sample 30%
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Greetings, My name is Benjamin Patterson Author of "Stuff Happens" and The Mariton. I am a new author yet writing has been a huge part of my life. I wrote my first book Stuff Happens after Hurricane Katrina and I enjoyed the experience so I decided to try my first fiction book. I hope you all enjoy and thanks for sharing the love of the written word.
Szent Johanna Gimi - III. Egyedül by Jasmin Fath Szent Johanna Gimi - III. Egyedül by Jasmin Fath March 17, 2012 Free! 117999 words Read a sample
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An Approach to W. Shakespeare’s Plays-Twenty-The Merry Wives of Windsor by Students' Academy An Approach to W. Shakespeare’s Plays-Twenty-The Merry Wives of Windsor by Students' Academy March 16, 2012 $2.99 17374 words Sample 20%
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I Am Not My Own by Remaya Ife Campbell I Am Not My Own by Remaya Ife Campbell March 16, 2012 Free! 6576 words Read a sample
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Slipping through the cracks by James Edwin Branch Slipping through the cracks by James Edwin Branch March 16, 2012 $2.99 22889 words Sample 20%
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Storyteller! I'm an old West Texas boy, grew up in Big Spring, Texas. I have three children,and one of them still lives in Big Spring. I now make my home in South Texas. I've written 19 Novels and Novellas and will continue to write as long as there is a story to tell. I try to write things that young people can read. I'm a strong believer that you don't have to use descriptive sex or off color language to tell a story. I should caution you though that in an action story there is always some violence. I am an avid musician and a United States Army Viet Nam Veteran. I write several different genre and probably always will. My favorite is Action/Adventure or Westerns. My work was published by another company and is now marketed by VGR. I also can be found at several web sites. I never wanted to be a great author or counted as one of the really intelligent people of our time. All I've ever strived for is to entertain. I write stories about people who struggle to be who they are. It may sound strange, coming from a fiction author, but I try to make my characters believable. It is an honor that you're interested in my work. A writer or a musician is nothing without someone to share their creations. Thank you for being that person. You may also find a song or two that I've written on You Tube. Please join me on Facebook with the rest of my author friends. I enjoy comments and having my readers drop me a line, so when you run across my sites or find me on Facebook, feel free to write me. It might take a day or two to get back to you, but I will.
Dawn - at eventide by Geo. F Tytherleigh Dawn - at eventide by Geo. F Tytherleigh March 15, 2012 $1.99 107848 words Sample 20%
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George (Geo.) Frederick Tytherleigh was born in Marston Maisey, Wiltshire, UK in 1882. He joined the 2/6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles) in September 1914, five weeks after the outbreak of the First World War, and was deployed to Northern France. He returned to his wife, Elizabeth, and son, George Grosvenor, after being invalided. His younger son, Frederick William, was born the following year. George and his family moved to Rochford, Essex, UK and whilst there, wrote Dawn - at Eventide. He died in 1938; the manuscript being past to Frederick (Fred). His elder son, George (Tyth) had two children, Vanessa and Melvyn (Mel), who married Sally and had three boys; Matthew, who was bequeathed the manuscript, Simon and Andrew.
The Greenless World by Austin Torney The Greenless World by Austin Torney March 15, 2012 $0.99 7674 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
The Mark by Brian Harris The Mark by Brian Harris March 15, 2012 $1.99 117729 words Sample 10%
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Brian is a film Producer, having been an award winning cameraman for many years, he has worked on many well known feature films. He has also been a technical adviser to the UK National Theatre and is a member of BAFTA and the Moving Image Society MBKS. He now produces feature films and commercials in London. His other book is Joe's Bedtime Stories for Boys and Girls - available on www.smashwords.com and in book form at www.amazon.com
One Last Time by C. S. Chollie One Last Time by C. S. Chollie March 14, 2012 $0.99 3922 words Sample 30%
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C. S. Chollie lives in the White Mountains of Arizona with her two dogs, Cutie and Lola. A story teller since childhood, she began writing seriously when she turned 75. She is the author of a novel and four short stories: “The Promise”, “One Last Time”,” The Jewish Grandmother and the German Student”, “Gargar Ali Siad Touches the Heart of All Who Meet Him” and “Before Forgiveness” (a novel about love, marriage and betrayal). She is working at this moment on her first Sci-Fi novel. She has been published in “Echoes from the Rim, An Anthology”, several magazines and newspapers.
Amirah by Rene Lathrop-Nethercot Amirah by Rene Lathrop-Nethercot March 14, 2012 $0.99 719 words Sample 20%
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Wife, Mother, Student, Friend, and writer Rene Lathrop is known for her full character development and her inspiration is people. How they react to hard situations. How they relate to one another.
The Life Line by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson The Life Line by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson March 14, 2012 $1.99 61851 words Sample 15%
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I was one of those kids always noodling with words, writing nonsense stories and animal adventures. I got a serious case of the word flu when I was asked to write an article for my high school newspaper. It is a disease from which I have yet to recover. In the intervening years, my work has appeared in daily newspapers, monthly magazines, extensively on radio -- and the occasional dalliance with television. I have written advertising copy and radio commercials. There is a bucket filled with awards sitting in my garage and I continue to write, write, write. Also featuring my byline are: a collection of short stories called "Forever -- and other stories," the novels "The Life Line" about the earthquake that levels San Francisco and "News on the Home Front" about two friends during World War Two, and the children's book "Mama Cat." Also, several short plays, a few radio plays and a boat load of radio documentaries. I am currently working on a novel of Paris in the 1920s and collaborating on an encyclopaedia of melamine plastic.
Ten Thousand Miles From Home by Dalton Vail Ten Thousand Miles From Home by Dalton Vail March 13, 2012 $4.99 80521 words Sample 50%
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The MP's Tales Illustrated by Austin Torney The MP's Tales Illustrated by Austin Torney March 12, 2012 $3.99 21761 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Such is Life by D Scott Shultz Such is Life by D Scott Shultz March 12, 2012 $1.00 95114 words Sample 30%
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Husband, father, writer, runner, falconer.
Fallen Star by Ian Barker Fallen Star by Ian Barker March 12, 2012 $4.99 78595 words Sample 10%
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Lucky Day by Richard McManus Lucky Day by Richard McManus March 11, 2012 Free! 899 words Read a sample
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Richard McManus is the author of several works of fiction including "The Chip Head Apocalypse", an end of the world novel and the short story "Walking". "The Last of the Real Humans", second in the end of the world series, is slated to be released in August 2012. Two other novels: The Savage Shamrock, a boxing noir story and "The Town I Live In", a love story are scheduled to be released in late 2012.
Chick Magnet by Kurt Ulmer Chick Magnet by Kurt Ulmer March 11, 2012 Free! 1583 words Read a sample
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I have one grandfather who was a builder. My other grandfather was a stonemason and my father was a traditional blacksmith. Both my grandmothers had cooked for a living, one in a hotel and the other for well-to-do people. A career in construction or perhaps engineering or catering would have been obvious choices. Instead, I spent 20 years in business and in mid life retrained myself. I chose to work with my hands as my father and grandparents had. I become a renowned woodcraftsman and founded with my wife an art and craft gallery in a Tasmanian tourist town. After 20 years there, we followed our children to mainland Australia to retire on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. I took up writing seriously in 2003. Working with their hands, creating and shaping materials has occupied my forebear. From stone, to iron, to wood. Now I spend my time putting pen to paper. The medium is getting softer.
Rose's Will - the first 3 chapters. by Denise DeSio Rose's Will - the first 3 chapters. by Denise DeSio March 11, 2012 Free! 5715 words Sample 100%
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Author, reader, putterer, editor, computaholic.
Duodecameron by John Schou Duodecameron by John Schou March 11, 2012 $1.99 85978 words Sample 20%
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John Schou was born 1951. He grew up in Denmark and graduated as a physician in Copenhagen in 1977. From 1982 did he work as a consultant anaesthetist in the county hospital in Lörrach, Germany (by Basel), where he still lives. A severe disease forced him to retire early in September 2001. He has published several medical articles and three books about emergency medicine and anaesthesiology. In later years, he has concentrated his authorship on other stories, some with but mostly without medical relevance.
Baby Girl by Michelle Kidwell Baby Girl by Michelle Kidwell March 10, 2012 $1.49 2927 words Sample 20%
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My name is Michelle Renee Kidwell and for as long as I can remember I have loved reading, so it is no wonder that I grew up to become an author. I am a thirty four year old Christian Author who lives in the beautiful Motherlodes of California, I write Inspirational Fiction, Christian Mysteries, and poetry!!
The Games of Power by Sa’id Ahmad The Games of Power by Sa’id Ahmad March 10, 2012 $0.99 11327 words Sample 20%
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Olalekan Ahmad was born on October 28, 1968 in Kaduna, Nigeria. He began his education at Command Children School, Kaduna, where he completed his primary education in 1980. He later proceeded to Government Day Secondary School, Tafawa Balewa, Kaduna, for his secondary education in 1980 but finished at Naraguta Grammar School, Jos in 1984. He also attended College of Advanced Studies Zaria between 1985 and 1987. He graduated with a Computer Science Degree from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, in 1994. He is currently the Head of IT Unit of Federal Medical Centre, Katsina. He is married to Mary Habu and has two daughters, Maryam and Khadijat. He loves golf and martial arts.
Anatomy of Betrayal by Debra A. Carroll Anatomy of Betrayal by Debra A. Carroll March 10, 2012 $2.99 36739 words Sample 20%
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Debi lives in Hugo, Minnesota with her husband Steve and kids; Lisa, John, Rachel and Tony. Debi has spent many years casually writing before taking on the challenge of her first novel. She's hoping to have her second novel in the Anatomy series available in early 2013.
Marshal by Russ Durbin Marshal by Russ Durbin March 10, 2012 Free! 4680 words Read a sample
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Russ calls himself a "Pennsylvania Hoosier." Born and raised in Indiana, he has lived in Bucks County, PA, for 30 years. He began his career as a newspaper and broadcast journalist in news and sports. After a career in corporate communications, Russ has turned to writing fiction, specializing in short stories. Genres include westerns, sports, historical, romance, and character delineation stories.
Szent Johanna Gimi - II. Együtt by Jasmin Fath Szent Johanna Gimi - II. Együtt by Jasmin Fath March 10, 2012 Free! 99102 words Read a sample
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Waiting for Mahood by Thomas M. Kelly Waiting for Mahood by Thomas M. Kelly March 09, 2012 $2.99 15494 words Sample 20%
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Résumé: Thomas M. Kelly EDUCATION: Mr. Kelly was born and raised in Iowa. Once a Marine always a Marine ('57 - '60). He is a graduate of Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY. He attended two years at the University of California, Davis and is a graduate of Lincoln Law School, Sacramento, California. PUBLISHED: A monologue, “Sara”, from his play “smile, and smile, and be a villain.”, is included in Young Women's Monologs From Contemporary Plays: Professional Auditions For Aspiring Actresses, edited by Gerald Lee Ratliff, State University New York, Potsdam and published in 2004 by Meriwether Publishing, Ltd. A monologue, “Zhev”, from his play “Fana!” published by Smith & Kraus Inc. in an anthology: 221 One-Minute Monologues From Literature. JAC Publishing, Burlington, MA, has published twelve of his plays: "Mixville" (Jubal 'Tom Mix' McCabe is a happy-go-lucky, wanna-be cowboy movie star.  As a youngster he was a "little Tom Mix", cleaning out a nest of imaginary outlaws in the family backyard in typical Tom Mix fashion.  Those were the days of the popular dream: to grow up to be like Tom Mix.), “Extreme Unction”, “The Timekeeper”, “Zen and the Art of Making Par”, “The Butterfly Within” (A heartwarming story of culture clash as an old Jewish gentleman and a young Korean girl discover the meaning of the rest of their lives atop a Lower East Side tenement), “Fana!”, (The ordeal of three trapped survivors of suicide bomb blasts spend their last hours justifying their lives and religions: two very honestly, the third very deceitfully. In a mental duel the three argue the rationale of murder/suicide bombings using the Qur’an, Hindu philosophy and the Torah as authority.) and “smile, and smile, and be a villain.” (A frightening glimpse at the life of a victim of Borderline Personality Disorder), “Ba-Bang!” (An analytic political cartoon caricature of “Dubya”). "The (Mis)Adventures of Charlie & Jay": a montage of four short children's plays, including "Stop Snoring, Jay! I’m Dreaming of Christmas!", "Wake Up, Jay! It’s Christmas!", "This is Not our Backyard, Charlie!" and "You’re in Trouble Now, Charlie!".
 Long Island City Arts Project, in New York, a non-professional production company, produced his one act play, “Too Late to Waken”, which is now on cd. HONORS: “The Butterfly Within” is included in the Eileen Heckart's Senior Drama Archives in the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute at Ohio State University. LOCAL THEATRE AWARDS: Several Elly Nominations and Elly Awards including Best Overall Production, for “A Shayna Madel” by Barbara Lebow, and Best Set, for “Nighthawks and Night Café” by Edward Evan Blake, based on the painting “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper. “Wake up, Jay! It’s Christmas!”, winner of four Elly Awards for Young Peoples Theatre (2006) including Best Overall Production. OTHER WORKS: “Ole’ Gimlet Eye” (now an e-book) is a biographical play about Major Smedley Darlington, U.S.M.C. General Butler was a man who defied the powers that were, to wage a war against war in the days before World War II: “War is a racket! I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.”, , “Ba-Bang!, The Musical”, “Stones”, and “Pawns are but Poor Men”, "Yuyustu"(part of the 'Mixville' series), "It's'a comin' inta' bein' ", co-written by Paul Hauck, “Pádraig’s Aibhistear”, and "Sacred Ground"(part of the 'Mixville' series) are more recent full-length plays. E-books available in the Apple ibookstore, Sony Reader, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Stanza, Aldiko, Palm Pilot, PalmOS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile Pocket PC/Smartphone, desktop Windows, Macintosh and others: “Frankie and Johnny Were Schweethawts”, "Liza", "Ole' Gimlet Eye", "Pawns are but Poor Men", "Save yer pennies, kids." (part of the 'Mixville' series), "Hey Mom, tell Rod...", "On the Line", with more on the way. He has written and produced many children’s plays. They feature Charlie, a French Briard puppy, and Jay, a Persian Red Point feline. Mr. Kelly is the founder of the highly successful Thistle Dew Playwright’s Workshop. CONTACTING THE PLAYWRIGHT: Thomas M. Kelly, 1901 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: thistledewplaywrights@yahoo.com , or thistledewtheatre@gmail.com Telephone: 916-444-8209
Karma comes home by Jennifer Akes Karma comes home by Jennifer Akes March 09, 2012 $0.99 4525 words Sample 10%
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I am a coordinator for a high risk dog rescue. We take in dogs with health or behavioral issues. We operate constantly at capacity. I also belong to the Animal Army which is a group who shares information to try and help those who have no others to step in and help. We share information about prospective homes, dogs in need as well as happy endings to help keep each others spirits up. Rescue can be a very exhausting and emotionally wearing vocation. I blog when ever I can find the time, as well as being a full time student, mother, grandmother and wife. I hope you enjoy my stories and I always welcome constructive criticism of my writing, just be nice. I have a presence on facebook for both my rescue and my personal page. And almost always welcome new friends.
Sista uppsättningen by Mats Hansson Sista uppsättningen by Mats Hansson March 09, 2012 Free! 4733 words Read a sample
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Mats Hansson (1985-), pseudonym: Oddnejm, växte upp i Ystad, Skurup, Dalby, Hörby samt Lund, och blev slutligen också en nomad i tankarna. Utöver Författarskolan har jag även studerat filosofi, litteraturvetenskap och idé- och lärdomshistoria (i Lund), samt förläst mig på Nietzsche. Idag skriver jag om narcissismen som vår tids ansikte: ett obarmhärtigt blottande av porer och smink, med leendets musikaliska vingtag, som trots all smärta håller andan i liv. Följande e-böcker hoppas jag är perfekta när man sitter på tåget eller bussen och vill ha något att läsa på mobilen. Men det finns säkert fler tillfällen! Gå crazy! Läs böckerna uppe i träd, i dussintal eller hängande i balkongräcket. ;)
Deux Semaines (Two Weeks) by Jeffrey Miska Deux Semaines (Two Weeks) by Jeffrey Miska March 08, 2012 Free! 20020 words Read a sample
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Jeffrey Miska grew up Western Springs and later moved to Lagrange Illinois. A proud alumni from Lyons Township Highschool class of '79. Music was always his passion. He has played piano since age three and enjoys composing music in his free time. Jeff has also been a member of many local bands over the years as a keyboard and vocal artist. Although not actively performing, he continues to include music as a continuous part of his life. European and American military history have been a life long interest. Reading books about the history of local place names, it sparked further curiosity that led to research on ancient cultures and mythology. He spent several years being mentored in native american religion and culture, and spoke at grammar schools in Dupage county to educate children in native american and local history as well as local archaeology. Further study into his own Slavic and Belgian roots, from pre-christian culture to present day, set the stage for writing unique fiction with accurate historical references. Relatively new to writing other than short stories, his goal in creating short stories and books is to write and share in the spirit of any story teller. To entertain by narrating the simplest of human joys and express that which we treasure in our lives. If there is a message from the author in these books, it's to remind the reader how romance and friendship remain our greatest gift, and how anyone can initiate the greatest of changes with the smallest of actions. Jeff has been employed in the financial industry for most of his adult life and still resides in the Chicago suburbs.
Tennessee Rain by Emylee Bishop Sturk Tennessee Rain by Emylee Bishop Sturk March 08, 2012 $5.00 81339 words Sample 20%
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Author emylee bishop sturk is a loving wife and mother of one. Being raised in the South and having lived all across the United States, she currently resides in the Midwest with her family.
At Only Thirteen by John Eldard Kato At Only Thirteen by John Eldard Kato March 07, 2012 $3.95 38498 words Sample 20%
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I Can Do This by James Hampton I Can Do This by James Hampton March 07, 2012 Free! 2774 words Read a sample
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So who is this guy? First, I'm someone who, over the years, has found himself thrilled, shocked, moved, unnerved, startled, intrigued, baffled, and swept away by a variety of stories from all corners of the human imagination; stories that reached me in nearly every form—books, movies, the spoken word—a story can take. What did my favorite works all have in common? Not a thing, other than that a person took his or her love of language and used it to make a world so astounding I had to visit it again and again. Second, I'm someone who enjoyed my trips to these worlds so much that, after awhile, I decided to try creating a few of my own. Since 2007 I have managed to generate an average of one novel or novella-length story each year, as well as a handful of short stories to accompany them, which I hope to make available here really soon. Finally, I'm someone who loves to be amazed. Aren't we all? And the best way I've found to stay in perpetual amazement is to always keep learning, exploring, listening, and searching. You'll never grow old, at least not in your mind, so long as you're greedy for new knowledge and experiences. Deep thoughts from a man who uses a piece of cake for his profile picture.
Jagged Grass by James Tindall Jagged Grass by James Tindall March 07, 2012 $9.99 80225 words
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The Fifth Child by Shirl Solomon The Fifth Child by Shirl Solomon March 07, 2012 $2.99 71511 words Sample 20%
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I was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. After studying in Mexico, I spent the next few years traveling around the world with my art equipment. I lived with the natives in Tahiti, the Canary Islands, Spain, Italy, Greece and Israel, dividing my time between painting and studying the language. A painting companion in Tahiti was Paul Gaugain’s son,. Alas, his work did not compare with his father’s. During my stint as sketch artist for NBC, I rendered the sketch of Howard Hughes as described by the two pilots who last saw him alive while flying him from Mexico to Texas. This sketch was shown in newspapers around the world. I began to write while my children were in their teens, during which time I earned a living as a handwriting analyst. My first published book was “How to Really Know Yourself Through Your Handwriting. Other books on handwriting followed, then novels and stage and screenplays. My screenplay “J’adoube” won the 1990 Florida Screenwriter’s Award and I was off to Hollywood. I have just retired a handwriting analyst, though I continue to act as a consultant. I reside in Palm Springs, Florida with my little Sophie. She’s a dog.