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Percy the Parrot and other Pet Subjects by Peter Cain Percy the Parrot and other Pet Subjects by Peter Cain May 01, 2012 $2.99 20306 words Sample 20%
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Captain Peter Cain (born 1954) spent all his childhood years living in a small village called Buxworth which is situated in the hills of the Peak District in North Derbyshire. At the age of 20, he broke away from village life to become a Redcoat Entertainer at the Butlins Holiday Centre in Ayr, Scotland. From there he advanced from being a bingo caller and then manager to sales executive for a cleaning firm before finally owning his own business which he eventually sold. He aimed for a complete 'life change' and went through the process of becoming a professional boat skipper. He sailed around to Portugal and settled in the beautiful tourist locality of Lagos, which is situated in the west of the Algarve. He has worked in the region as a skipper on various tourist boats during the summer seasons since 2000. When he was in his early 30’s, having always shown an interest in writing, he was a whisker away from having some of his work accepted for TV. Until recently his work commitments prevented him from further pursuing his love of writing and poetry, but now has time to return to his favourite pastime. His first book, which has been published through Kindle is called 'Percy the Parrot - and Other Pet Subjects', which is based on the African Grey parrot Peter once owned and also in the book are some of his many other humorous encounters with various creatures ranging from mice to elephants. To add to this, his new book 'A Sign of the Rhymes' which was released on March 1st 2012 contains humorous rhymes, 'Puzzling Poems' and a concept he has named 'Re-versing Rhyme', an interesting take on poetry. Peter has just finished writing a follow up to his first book which is entitled 'Percy the Parrot 2, the bird's perspective''. A light hearted fictional account of events as experienced by 'Percy'. The book is also now available through Kindle publishing. Peter is presently in the process of writing more poetry and rhymes with an illustrated children's 'A-Z of Animal Poems'.
A Wander in Vetland by John Hicks A Wander in Vetland by John Hicks May 01, 2012 $4.99 74435 words Sample 20%
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I am a recently retired veterinarian. My wife and I emigrated to New Zealand in the early 1970s. Apart from a brief stint in a dog and cat practice in Yorkshire, I have spent most of my working life in various parts of rural New Zealand enjoying the challenge of mixed practice with sheep, deer, dairy and beef cattle, horses, working dogs and pets. For my two vet-themed books I have drawn as much on my formative years in England as my subsequent experiences in New Zealand. Emigration brings with it a questing interest in origins and roots and this is also a theme in my writing. I was the 'Vet Talk' columnist for The Southland Times for several years and have contributed articles to scientific journals and various magazines. My columns were usually of a quirky, or satirical nature - in similar style to that I have used in 'Pizzles in Paradise', which was first published by Hazard Press in New Zealand in 2005 and reprinted in 2007. The new edition of 'Pizzles in Paradise', and its recently completed sequel, 'A Wander in Vetland', are my first ventures in epublishing.
Versistasis 3: the Tetranomicon RPG by Jason Jowett Versistasis 3: the Tetranomicon RPG by Jason Jowett April 30, 2012 $4.49 6826 words
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Jason is a inventor, author, and entrepreneur. His developed the company Horiscorpio, in order to produce high quality products and specifaccly the 'natural time-piece'. After producing the metaphysical concept Versistasis, he entered publishing with hid backdated and unpublished works of science fiction. The ebook series he is producing independently, coincides with the Raider Publishing series produced in NYC.
Tales from the Trenches: True Stories of a Working Musician by Leni Matlin Tales from the Trenches: True Stories of a Working Musician by Leni Matlin April 27, 2012 $0.99 9343 words Sample 30%
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101 “Brain Teasers” on Megan Fox by Movie Magic 101 “Brain Teasers” on Megan Fox by Movie Magic April 27, 2012 $2.99 4631 words Sample 20%
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Pronosticación nueva para 1562 de Nostradamus by Manuel Sanchez Pronosticación nueva para 1562 de Nostradamus by Manuel Sanchez April 27, 2012 $3.00 4777 words
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Tips for First Time Cruisers by Lance Puckney Tips for First Time Cruisers by Lance Puckney April 26, 2012 $0.99 5693 words Sample 20%
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Cuadernos de viaje. Malasia, Sri Lanka, India by Alberto de la Madrid Cuadernos de viaje. Malasia, Sri Lanka, India by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 36603 words Sample 20%
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Cuadernos de viaje. El sureste asiático by Alberto de la Madrid Cuadernos de viaje. El sureste asiático by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 21141 words Sample 20%
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Cuadernos de viaje. El sureste asiático by Alberto de la Madrid Cuadernos de viaje. El sureste asiático by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 58117 words Sample 20%
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Cuadernos de viaje. Entre Ciudad de Méjico y el Machu Picchu by Alberto de la Madrid Cuadernos de viaje. Entre Ciudad de Méjico y el Machu Picchu by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 42568 words Sample 10%
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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.
Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 2 by Kate Krake Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 2 by Kate Krake April 25, 2012 Free! 15667 words Read a sample
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Kate Krake is a writer, currently based in Western Australia and is the founder and editor of Vivid Scribe. Kate has a long established passion for all realms of popular culture from music to movies, books and everything in between. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with majors in English and History from the Australian National University, and a Masters in Humanities (Media and Cultural Studies) from the University of Queensland. Kate has also published numerous film and music reviews, academic papers and also fiction in print and online. Kate Krake is also published under the name Kate Murphy. Find out more on Kate’s Blog where she mostly complains about the trials of writing that never-going-to-be-finished novel.
Bettered by a Dead Crustacean by Kelli Jae Baeli Bettered by a Dead Crustacean by Kelli Jae Baeli April 25, 2012 $3.99 21960 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.
Using Astrology to Find Your Luck: What Works? by K.C. Powers Using Astrology to Find Your Luck: What Works? by K.C. Powers April 24, 2012 $24.99 37754 words Sample 12%
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While the author holds a B.S. and M.S. in Geology/Geophysics, her first love has always been creative writing. She is the author of a non-fiction publication as well as two other fictional works. She currently resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Instant Songwriting: Musical Improv from Dunce to Diva Part 2 (Decent Level) by Nancy Howland Walker Instant Songwriting: Musical Improv from Dunce to Diva Part 2 (Decent Level) by Nancy Howland Walker April 24, 2012 $3.99 11231 words Sample 20%
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Nancy Howland Walker is a full time SAG/AFTRA actor, writer, teacher and trainer who has been performing, teaching, directing, and producing improv since 1989. In Boston, she was the Artistic Director of TheatreSports and ImprovBoston (New England's longest running comedy troupe). In Chicago, she is the Executive Director of Chicago Improv Associates, which offers improv-based entertainment and corporate training. Nancy’s specialty is musical improv. She has sung short-form musical improv games with ImprovBoston, the International Improvisational Theater League, TheatreSports, Just For Laughs, and the Disney Cruise Line. Nancy has also sung in long-form improvised musicals with ImprovBoston and the Free Associates (Divamatic, an improvised cabaret), and in 1998, Nancy created, produced, directed and performed in the critically acclaimed show MUSICAL! the musical, the country’s first two-act completely improvised modern Broadway style musical, which opened in 1998 at Chicago’s Royal George Theatre, and has had runs in Boston, Nashville and various theaters across the country. Nancy has developed one-day, weekend, and full eight-week musical improv curricula for improv schools, troupes and festivals, and has taught the subject to packed classes all over the world.
Tales of a Two-Year-Old by Naveed Saleh Tales of a Two-Year-Old by Naveed Saleh April 23, 2012 $0.99 21604 words Sample 20%
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Naveed Saleh is a full-time freelance medical writer and editor. Naveed attained a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and a master’s degree in science and technology journalism (with an informal concentration in psychology) from Texas A&M University. He has written for numerous publications including The New Physician, Pregnancy magazine, the Johns Hopkins Newsletter: Health After 50, and Science Editor. He’s also an expert blogger at Psychology Today. Naveed won a 2010 Apex Award for a feature titled “Don’t Mess with TCOM.” In his spare time, Naveed likes to play golf, design web sites, paint in oils, walk along the beach, watch movies, listen to music and spend time with his wife and kids.
Opculato For Kids by Daniel Mullan Opculato For Kids by Daniel Mullan April 23, 2012 $125.00 168 words
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Daniel Mullan is from Athlone,Co.Westmeath,Ireland. Daniel is an architectural technician and game designer. He has created games such as Opculato,Concentricity and Intuition 7.
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Jennifer Aniston by Movie Magic 101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Jennifer Aniston by Movie Magic April 23, 2012 $2.99 4634 words Sample 20%
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101 'Brain Teasers” on Jennifer Aniston by Movie Magic 101 'Brain Teasers” on Jennifer Aniston by Movie Magic April 23, 2012 $2.99 4926 words Sample 20%
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Play To Win At Poker by Ann Bush Play To Win At Poker by Ann Bush April 22, 2012 $6.99 35226 words Sample 10%
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Cuadernos de viaje. De Tierra del Fuego al Amazonas by Alberto de la Madrid Cuadernos de viaje. De Tierra del Fuego al Amazonas by Alberto de la Madrid April 21, 2012 $3.00 21544 words Sample 20%
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Cuadernos de viaje. A través de África by Alberto de la Madrid Cuadernos de viaje. A través de África by Alberto de la Madrid April 21, 2012 $3.00 42787 words Sample 20%
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España a pie. Islas Canarias y Baleares by Alberto de la Madrid España a pie. Islas Canarias y Baleares by Alberto de la Madrid April 21, 2012 $4.00 36882 words Sample 20%
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Kim Kardashian For President by Rodney Ohebsion Kim Kardashian For President by Rodney Ohebsion April 21, 2012 Free! 10987 words Read a sample
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The Unfeeling Wannabe Surgeon: A Med School Memoir by Melissa Yuan-Innes The Unfeeling Wannabe Surgeon: A Med School Memoir by Melissa Yuan-Innes April 19, 2012 $5.99 44438 words Sample 20%
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Melissa Yuan-Innes is an emergency room doctor and writer who lives with her husband, one son, one daughter, two cows, and too many mosquitoes outside of Montreal, Canada. She writes thrillers and science fiction/fantasy under Melissa Yuan-Innes, mysteries under the name Melissa Yi, romance under Melissa Yin, and children's/YA under Melissa Yuan. "Mixing mystery in with sheer humanity and splendid characterization, Yuan-Innes's story is a delight." --Alicia Curtis, A&E Editor, The Stormy Petrel "Melissa Yuan-Innes delivers a Bradburyian shocker" --Paul Di Filippo, Asimov's "Yuan-Innes employs a fresh use of language to spin a storyline that is at once universally familiar and intriguingly original." --Brian Agincourt Massey, judge of the 2008 Innermoonlit Award for Best First Chapter of a Novel, in awarding first prize to _The Popcorn Girl Meets Darwin Jones_
Randomisms by Mark Wilson Randomisms by Mark Wilson April 19, 2012 $1.99 8990 words Sample 25%
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Mark lives in Las Vegas as a professional artist, graphic designer, song writer, author, and motivational speaker. You can also see new videos he posts monthly on YOUTUBE by searching LYNX777. Don't forget to subscribe to see new posts and updates.
101 Ways to Market and Distribute Your Film by Elke Weiss 101 Ways to Market and Distribute Your Film by Elke Weiss April 18, 2012 $14.99 44530 words
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War of the Tyrants by Charles Hinton War of the Tyrants by Charles Hinton April 18, 2012 $7.95 37748 words Sample 20%
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Israelis and Palestinians Both Like Food by Rodney Ohebsion Israelis and Palestinians Both Like Food by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 Free! 2519 words Read a sample
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Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 Free! 6389 words Read a sample
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The Betwixters: A Look Back at the Before and After Generation By Someone Who Should Be Looking Forward by Nicholas Ewertz The Betwixters: A Look Back at the Before and After Generation By Someone Who Should Be Looking Forward by Nicholas Ewertz April 16, 2012 $3.99 39033 words Sample 20%
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By day, I'm an advertising copywriter. By night, I transform into a tenacious couch potato with an impressive array of useless TV and movie knowledge. When not selling my soul to advertising, I can be found cheering on the Chicago Cubs while simultaneously attempting to get a life.
German Word Search Puzzles. Volume 2. by Ted Summerfield German Word Search Puzzles. Volume 2. by Ted Summerfield April 16, 2012 $0.99 480 words Sample 37%
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During the last 30 years I've written news stories, sports stories, stories for children, puzzles, and plays for puppets. Many of my ebooks are color picture books for children, and include printable black and white pictures at the end of a story. Please visit my blog for the latest information on my ebooks, and any updates or changes or comments. Ted. PS: Please help stop cruelty to animals and support your favorite humane society or organization.
Confessions of a New Age Player by Scott Edwards Confessions of a New Age Player by Scott Edwards April 16, 2012 $1.49 79750 words Sample 20%
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English Norwegian Joke Book 2 by Jeremy Taylor English Norwegian Joke Book 2 by Jeremy Taylor April 15, 2012 $3.99 8458 words Sample 20%
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I've been writing since 1984, had my first book published in 1989 and have published another 49 books since then. I write mostly for teenage learners of English but also write a lot of short stories.
Play To Win At Blackjack by Ann Bush Play To Win At Blackjack by Ann Bush April 14, 2012 $6.99 11304 words Sample 10%
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Excel 2007 for Fantasy Football by John Broberg Excel 2007 for Fantasy Football by John Broberg April 14, 2012 $7.99 3787 words Sample 30%
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Voting Under the Influence of Fox News by Rodney Ohebsion Voting Under the Influence of Fox News by Rodney Ohebsion April 14, 2012 Free! 17955 words Read a sample
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The Super Unofficial Concertgoer's Guide to Coachella 2012 by Don Kowalewski The Super Unofficial Concertgoer's Guide to Coachella 2012 by Don Kowalewski April 14, 2012 $1.99 19437 words Sample 15%
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7 Tips for Long-Term Online Gambling Success by Duncan Stearn 7 Tips for Long-Term Online Gambling Success by Duncan Stearn April 14, 2012 $9.99 9116 words Sample 20%
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Duncan Stearn is a freelance journalist, historian, and traveller with a love of greyhound and horse racing. These diverse interests have led to the publication of 10 books since 1985, covering history (Brief History of the Thirty Years War and the English Civil War, Chronology of South-East Asian History 1400-1996); travel (Pattaya ‘Patpong on Steroids’); greyhound (The Ultimate Accolade) and horse racing (Bernborough, Australia’s Greatest Racehorse). He has written articles for publications such as Turf Monthly, The Australian Magazine, Adelaide Review, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), The Nation (Bangkok), Asia-Pacific Tropical Homes, Journal of Siam Society and many others. He has lived in Thailand since the end of 1999.
Spanish Word Search Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Spanish Word Search Puzzles by Ted Summerfield April 13, 2012 $0.99 484 words Sample 37%
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During the last 30 years I've written news stories, sports stories, stories for children, puzzles, and plays for puppets. Many of my ebooks are color picture books for children, and include printable black and white pictures at the end of a story. Please visit my blog for the latest information on my ebooks, and any updates or changes or comments. Ted. PS: Please help stop cruelty to animals and support your favorite humane society or organization.
Jokes About Women– The Ultimate Collection! Seriously Funny Jokes & One Liner’s to Piss Yourself Laughing by Greatest Books Jokes About Women– The Ultimate Collection! Seriously Funny Jokes & One Liner’s to Piss Yourself Laughing by Greatest Books April 12, 2012 $2.99 33339 words Sample 20%
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Cancer - Cancer Star Sign Traits, Truths and Love Compatibility by Sarah Johnstone Cancer - Cancer Star Sign Traits, Truths and Love Compatibility by Sarah Johnstone April 11, 2012 $4.00 12863 words Sample 15%
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Mama and Me by Bette Nunn Mama and Me by Bette Nunn April 11, 2012 $5.99 300220 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.
Dog Weirdo by Jana Joujan Dog Weirdo by Jana Joujan April 11, 2012 $1.99 32951 words Sample 8%
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I am a writer of humor, and a dog trainer wannabe. I like good food, good friends, good dogs and crazy ideas.
SMS Jokes - Dirty Text & Cell Phone Jokes to Piss Your Pants With!Seriously funny filth!! by Greatest Books SMS Jokes - Dirty Text & Cell Phone Jokes to Piss Your Pants With!Seriously funny filth!! by Greatest Books April 10, 2012 $2.99 4061 words Sample 20%
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Three Hundred Quite Good Jokes. Volume One. by Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly Three Hundred Quite Good Jokes. Volume One. by Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly April 10, 2012 $2.99 57530 words Sample 20%
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Intense Encounters: Young Men and Transwomen in Music Videos by Feedback Press Intense Encounters: Young Men and Transwomen in Music Videos by Feedback Press April 10, 2012 $0.99 5249 words Sample 20%
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Feedback Press is an independent publisher that provides a home for new writing about music, along with fiction and other reflections on culture. Feedback’s titles will be available in print and electronic editions.
Endlessly Horny for Wonder and Magic: How Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell Perfectly Captured the Pre-Pubescent American Id (and Nearly Ruined Me for Life) by Feedback Press Endlessly Horny for Wonder and Magic: How Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell Perfectly Captured the Pre-Pubescent American Id (and Nearly Ruined Me for Life) by Feedback Press April 10, 2012 $0.99 5376 words Sample 20%
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Feedback Press is an independent publisher that provides a home for new writing about music, along with fiction and other reflections on culture. Feedback’s titles will be available in print and electronic editions.
The Season Came To An End: Freestyle Brings Loneliness To a Crowded Dance Floor by Feedback Press The Season Came To An End: Freestyle Brings Loneliness To a Crowded Dance Floor by Feedback Press April 10, 2012 $0.99 2929 words Sample 20%
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Feedback Press is an independent publisher that provides a home for new writing about music, along with fiction and other reflections on culture. Feedback’s titles will be available in print and electronic editions.