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The Problem Eliminators! by Steve Nelson The Problem Eliminators! by Steve Nelson Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 33056 words Sample 20%
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Steve Nelson is a resident of N. Ogden, Utah. He has worked for over 30 years at Business Ownership and in the Handyman/Maintenance field. He is a H.S. Graduate. Steve has written 5 books; Tomorrow’s World #1 (Currently Published in Hardback form by PublishAmerica) TW2 DESERT TREK- Currently spiral bound and self published. The Maintenance Engineer- Currently spiral bound and self published. Escape from the ORDER!- Currently spiral bound and self published. The Problem Eliminators!- Now Published with Smashwords! Steve is easy to find on Facebook, just lookup Steve Nelson of Ogden, Utah and find the guy in the Australian bush hat! G’Day
The Curse of Chief Tenaya by Daniel Diaz The Curse of Chief Tenaya by Daniel Diaz Feb. 06, 2012 $7.99 60432 words Sample 20%
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Lazarus's Heir by Michael Smith Lazarus's Heir by Michael Smith Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 124730 words Sample 20%
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Since I've been staring at this blank Microsoft word document for about ten minutes, I dare say it's much harder to write about myself than it is to write fiction. By the same token, I've always relied heavily on real people and real places in my novels, so I'm going to try and approach this biography as if it were a story. So, here goes. I was born in 1973 in the river town of Greenville, Mississippi to middle class parents who married young and initially struggled to support me and my younger brother Eric. Mom was a home maker for most of my early childhood, though many years later she opened her own Diet Center business which has done quite well financially. My father was an intelligence officer during the Vietnam War who opened a pet store when he returned. That pet store is still in business to this day in Greenville. I said that my parents struggled early on, and that's true, but we always had food on the table, and I don't remember ever really wanting for anything that wasn't trivial. Our family was very Christian, and we went to church every Sunday. Though my brother Eric and I have since abandoned religion, my parents still hold their individual faiths very close to them. I remember Mississippi being a pretty tough place to grow up, but a lot of that had to do with the fact that I was a dumpy, bespectacled kid who had trouble making friends. Regardless of the reason, I was bullied a lot, and this led to the discovery of martial arts. If memory serves, Mom enrolled my brother Eric and I at the Greenville Isshinryu karate club when I was six and he was five--and I absolutely loved it! The study of combat would become an obsession that I still indulge to this day. My teenage years were plagued by rebellion, (I once spent four days in jail for running away), but my grades were good, and I eventually went on to college with a partial scholarship. In 1991 I enrolled at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, and from the first night I went to a college bar, I knew I'd found a new home. I'd lost a lot of my awkwardness over the years, and this was the first chance I'd ever gotten to have a true social life. I pledged Kappa Alpha my freshman year, and for the next five years I did my best to balance getting an education with constant partying, (the latter being the reason it took me five years to graduate). I majored in Biology and Chemistry with the intent to go on to Medical School, but I think I knew early on that I didn't have the discipline to become a doctor. Regardless, science majors require a lot of writing, and that was my first inkling that there might be some ability there. In fact, I financed most of my beer drinking by writing papers for other students. Not to toot my own horn, but my college roommate Jeff Bryd actually got an F on a paper I wrote for him because his professor didn't believe he'd written it. Still, I never read anything for fun, so writing fiction never occurred to me until years later. Alright, so after graduation, I went to work at a YMCA conference center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and as soon as I saw the mountains, I was hooked! The conference center started out as a summer job, but since I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career, I stayed on for the next two years. Some might call that slacking, but it turned out to be the thing that got me into writing. All of the YMCA staff lived in the same dormitory, making it very similar to college, and one day--at the risk of getting a little too graphic--I asked one of the guys on my hall for something to read in the bathroom. He gave me The King Beyond the Gate by David Gemmell, and I could not put it down! Keep in mind this was the first fiction novel I'd ever read, but I devoured it in two days, then going back to that same guy on my hall and demanding he give me every single Gemmell book he had, (and he had quite a few). I read them all, one after another, and though I loved every character, every plot, every description--every word, really--a small voice in the back of my mind kept saying, "You could do this better." It was ridiculously naïve and unforgivably arrogant on my part, but a few months later I began writing Children of Ascendance. I was totally committed to this endeavor, yet I knew almost immediately that I had TONS to learn. Even though I tried to mimic Gemmell as much as I could without flat out plagiarizing him, my fiction writing sucked, and my initial dreams of being a professional novelist were slowly crushed. It was partly for that reason, (and partly because my contract with the YMCA didn't get renewed the following year), that I went back to Mississippi and enrolled in Delta State University once again, this time to get my masters in Biology Education. I worked on the novel as much as my class load would allow, desperately trying to augment my writing skills by reading every fiction author I could get my hands on. But none of them "moved" me like Gemmell had until I discovered Anne Rice's vampire chronicles. Wow! Now THAT'S an author! I was stunned by the eloquence with which she wrote, the sheer decadence of it, and I tried to mimic her as I'd once tried to mimic Gemmell--albeit with the same disappointing results. Somewhere along the line I realized that the reason I couldn't write like them, was because I simply WASN'T them, and from that point on I did my best to write in the manner that was most comfortable to me. So after two years of graduate school, I returned to North Carolina, this time taking a mundane corporate job at a call center just to make ends meet. I'd tried to use my masters degree to get a teaching job in Asheville, but there was a shortage of positions, and I didn't have any real world classroom experience. Regardless, I had a lot more time to write, and I finished Children of Ascendance about a year after returning to North Carolina. The first draft was a BEAST of a novel, some nine hundred pages if memory serves, but I was proud of it, and I went to work trying to find out how a book gets published. Through trial and error I learned about literary agents and submission requirements and publishing houses, etc., soon discovering that I was going to have to start from the ground up, and in the exact same fashion I'd begun writing in the first place. Fortunately, (or perhaps unfortunately), I got signed by a literacy agency out of Pittsburg, and the first thing they told me was that my book was far too long to be marketable, since I was a first time author. They also told me that I had no command of POV (point of view) which would prevent me from ever getting a publishing house to take me seriously. Luckily, they could help, and for the bargain basement price of only two thousand dollars. Anybody smell a rat? Well, I didn't. I just didn't know enough to know any better, so I emptied out my savings account, (and got some help from Mom and Dad), to purchase the privilege of a professional edit. This so called edit took forever, and it was about two months before I got my manuscript back. My first reaction was one of betrayal, for one of the only stipulations I'd expressed was that the editor Megan read the entire thing before she started the process. I knew after reading the first page that she hadn't done that. She was editing as she went, which infuriated me because some details she would mark as "unnecessary", played a part in events that would happen later in the story. It was disconcerting to say the least, and while I suppose I've still got a lot of negative feelings about dishing out that money, the truth of the matter is, it helped me. Her edits took me in new directions, and most importantly, I learned exactly what POV was and how to incorporate it. The latter lesson was a tough one for me, because my beloved Gemmell wrote in omnipresent point of view, meaning, his stories were told through every character's eyes, and said perspective switched from character to character quite frequently. But Megan insisted that I have only one POV. Or, if not that, I could only change POV once one chapter ended and another began. I eventually went with the second interpretation of POV, and honestly, I'm happy that it turned out that way. In the present incarnation of every novel I've written, (five so far), every chapter is told through only one character's perspective, and I think that has allowed me to narrow the scope of my writing as a whole, while simultaneously giving more depth to each character. I soon left that literary agency in Pittsburg, but I have to begrudgingly admit that I'm a better writer because of them. By the way, years later I learned that they are actually a vanity publisher with a literary agent division, and both charge fees for just about anything you can think of. I won't mention them by name for fear of legal reciprocity, but if I can offer one piece of advice for anyone who got into writing the way I did, (totally ignorant), thoroughly verify an organization before you sign on with them. There are lots of "writer beware" websites that can help you do this. Wow! This biography is getting long, so let me try and sum the rest of it up. To backtrack a bit, I finished the first draft of Children of Ascendance in 1999, and I spent the next five years editing it. I had to split it into two books, (now called The Road to Ascendance and Ascendance Born), and totally retooled each and every chapter according to my new POV stipulations. This process was long and tedious, but I loved it, and with each edit, (and I'm talking about dozens here), I felt I improved as a writer. I also benefited by continuing to read other people's material. To this day, I'm reading two or more books at any given time. After a few more marketing attempts which didn't yield any results, I decided to keep writing just for me. Book 3 in the series, The Sender, was finished in 2007, and from there I went on to what I consider my favorite offering, Lazarus Heir, which was completed in 2009. I wrote another novel somewhere along the way separate from the Children of Ascendance series entitled The Mastery of Deception, but I probably won't publish that one until the CoA books start getting popular, (fingers crossed). The last two years have been spent in even more editing to make sure all four novels in the series coincide with respect to plot, (which is harder than it might sound), but I finally feel I have a series that fits together in every possible regard, and that's why I've started publishing them on Amazon kindle. My current project is an autobiography that I'm ghost writing for an internet "celebrity" who I won't name here, but the ironic thing is that THAT novel will probably get published before any of my fiction stuff does. Either way, it's been a great journey, and my love of writing has never diminished. I'm very excited to see what the future holds. I realize this TOME of a biography isn't standard, but it's not like I'm famous or under contract, so I guess I can do what I want. I'm always open to critique and criticism, so please feel free to comment, review, or even email me directly at michaeldescado@yahoo.com. Thanks so much to those who have purchased the book!!! Best wishes, M.A. Smith
Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas Johnson Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas Johnson Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 50557 words
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Tom Johnson was a voracious reader from childhood beginning with the Golden Age comic books to classic literature by the time he was ten years old. Exciting adventure stories kept him entertained until he discovered science fiction and hardboiled detective mysteries as a teenager. By his early twenties, he discovered The Shadow and Doc Savage pulp reprints in paperbacks, and was hooked on the fast-paced action novel from that time on. This led to collecting and research, which eventually interested him in writing by the time he was thirty. Today, he still loves an exciting action novel over movies and television. Tom and his wife, Ginger have received numerous awards in the field for their work in keeping the old stories in the spotlight for new readers seeking escape in a thrilling adventure novel. Now retired, Tom devotes his time to reading and playing with his black Lab, Sugar.
Julius and the Titanic by Barry Hunt Julius and the Titanic by Barry Hunt Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 105601 words Sample 20%
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Born in Bristol, Barry was educated at the Cathedral School and then read English at St Peter’s College, Oxford. After graduating, he worked in the Civil Service before teaching at a Bristol Secondary School. During this time, he read short stories on the local radio. Thinking he would like a change of career, he later qualified in Law at the University of West of England, but decided to remain in education. He expanded his teaching to include Law as well as English and Drama. Barry is a keen amateur artist and has illustrated a number of texts for others as well as providing the paintings for this website. He has also worked on set design for local drama groups and written several plays, including one musical. A few years ago he took early retirement to concentrate on his writing. ‘Julius and the Titanic’ is his first novel for young adults. He still lives in Bristol where he enjoys spending time with friends, visiting the theatre, gardening and water-colour painting. Watch out for the next ‘Julius’ adventure!
Water Hazard by Tim Baker Water Hazard by Tim Baker Feb. 06, 2012 $2.49 72719 words Sample 20%
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Tim Baker was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. After graduating from The Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1980 he embarked on a career in Architecture and Engineering. Along the way he has also worked in the natural gas industry, construction and ice cream sales. In his spare time he enjoys a wide variety of activities including sports of all kinds, music, photography, model building and, of course, writing. An avid dog lover, Tim was a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, raising and socializing potential guide dogs. He has also studied and taught martial arts. Inspired by his interest in Karma and the unexplained forces of the universe, he made his first serious attempt at writing in 1988 when he began writing a novel entitled Full Circle, a story about the far reaching effects that one man’s actions can have on people he has never even met. Unfortunately without the use of a computer or even a typewriter he shelved the project due to the difficulties of trying to construct a novel completely by hand. Even though Living the Dream is his first published novel he plans on completing Full Circle once his next novel Water Hazard is published. Currently, Tim is enjoying life in Palm Coast, Florida. To contact Tim or find out about upcoming works please visit his website at www.blindoggbooks.com
Mandy's Milk Makers by Lord Koga Mandy's Milk Makers by Lord Koga Feb. 06, 2012 $1.25 2939 words Sample 20%
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Lord Koga is the pen name for a local Grand Rapids, Michigan Author, whom for the last 4 years has been writing in the specific genres of Erotic Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Lesbian Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Horror/sci-fi/fantasy erotica, as well as capture, S & M, BDSM fiction. The pen name “Lord Koga,” has been shortened over the years from its original name Lord Kogarasumaru. The origins of the name Kogarasumaru “Little Crow” is derive from a unique Japanese tachi sword rumored to have been created by legendary Japanese smith Amakuni during 8th century CE. The “little Crow” is considered to be unique as it is a bridge between the old double edge blades of Japan and the more modern version which eventually became known as Katana. Thus, the author that writes under this shortened pen name, desired to use it as a way to describe his writing style as a bit of old school mixed with new techniques. In some ways, considering the Genre in which he writes, it makes some since in the oddity of things, but as this is Veenstra Publishing, we love the oddity of authors, too out there for mainstream publishing to comprehend. Currently Lord Koga has over 68 titles out in e-book format and 4 titles in both print and ebook format. Lord Koga’s printed works include: Knights of Came-a-lot: The Fall of Acheron; Beyond their Control: Erotic Tales of Cheating Wives & the Man the Desired Them All; The Virgin Chronicles: A Beyond their Control Erotic Series; Dare to be Ravished: Beyond Her Control Erotic Series Currently Lord Koga has 15 titles listed on the best sellers list/top rated list in both action/adventure, Teen, and Lesbian subcategories on the All Romance E-book website.
Euston by Nicholas Jankovic Euston by Nicholas Jankovic Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 4693 words Sample 20%
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Nicholas Jankovic is an author or fiction and non-fiction who also enjoys adventures while standing in line.
Gabriel's Revenge (2nd Draft) by JT Lewis Gabriel's Revenge (2nd Draft) by JT Lewis Feb. 05, 2012 $10.00 79792 words Sample 20%
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JT Lewis is an author living in Southeastern Indiana with his wife Susan and their two dogs. They have four kids in various stages of college and life away from the home. During the day, JT Lewis is an electrical contractor, morphing into the crime fighting author at night and on the weekends. Gabriel Celtic also lives in Southeastern Indiana, and is the lead investigator of the Major Crimes Taskforce tasked with getting to the bottom of a series of murders. Using his wits and the accumulated knowledge of his team, Gabriel soon learns that solving the investigation would cost one of his friends the ultimate sacrifice. 'The Ghost Murders' is the first book of the series 'The Adventures of Gabriel Celtic'.
What Tristan Saw, February 2012 by Norris Eppes What Tristan Saw, February 2012 by Norris Eppes Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 1788 words Read a sample
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On March 13, 1991, Exxon Corporation payed $1,000,000,000 in criminal fines & cleanup fees for the Valdez oil spill. Also, I was born. Yea Sewanee's Right!
To Be Human by Jonathan Walker To Be Human by Jonathan Walker Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 79573 words Sample 20%
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"Mankind's greatest tool is the imagination" Jonathan Walker was born 15th April 1988 in Middlesbrough, England. At the age of 23 his first book 'To Be Human' was released on the 2nd February 2012. Jonathan is a self-confessed bookworm, having devoured a wide range of material from the works of Roald Dahl and Ernest Hemingway, to J.K. Rowling and Leo Tolstoy, and so many more. 7 years in the making, 'To Be Human' had been originally concieved as a 200,000 word piece of science-fiction. Due to the sheer magnitude, Jonathan broke the work down in to two volumes. The sequel to 'To Be Human' is to be released shortly.
The Chase by David Goldstein The Chase by David Goldstein Feb. 05, 2012 $4.99 98360 words Sample 20%
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David Goldstein is a fighter pilot in the US Air Force. He has a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, and a Masters in Aviation Operations from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He has logged over 2500 hours in the T-37, F-15E, and F/A-18. David lives with his wife and two children in Virginia
Mikie: A Family At Last by Mandy Sheridan Mikie: A Family At Last by Mandy Sheridan Feb. 05, 2012 $2.00 16618 words Sample 20%
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Kill The Wolf by Robert Schott Kill The Wolf by Robert Schott Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 101914 words Sample 20%
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The Alien Artifact by Victor Bertolaccini The Alien Artifact by Victor Bertolaccini Feb. 05, 2012 $4.95 60971 words Sample 20%
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Writes and likes 21st century potential blockbusters, headline action thrillers, amazing film-style sci-fi, horror, and treasure adventures - with explorations, alien artifacts (alien artifacts from beyond space and time), alien creatures/life forms/entities, alternative universes, voyages beyond universe, cosmic exploration, situations descending beyond all parallel circumstances, desolate haunted places, discoveries of entities (entities from beyond the universe), magical beings, matter transference, mind-bending discoveries.
Circle of Bones by Christine Kling Circle of Bones by Christine Kling Feb. 04, 2012 $3.99 148133 words Sample 20%
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Christine Kling writes nautical suspense fiction. Her first four books SURFACE TENSION, CROSS CURRENT, BITTER END and WRECKERS' KEY were set in Florida and featured the female tug and salvage captain Seychelle Sullivan. Kling's short stories have appeared in Gulfstream Magazine and Miami Noir. These days she lives aboard her 33-foot sailboat Talespinner, and she has recently published her first stand-alone sailing thriller CIRCLE OF BONES.
Tales of Masks & Mayhem V4 by Tom Johnson Tales of Masks & Mayhem V4 by Tom Johnson Feb. 04, 2012 $5.25 100678 words Sample 20%
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I was born July 26, 1940 in Seymour, Texas, located in West Texas . From an early age, I was a voracious reader, this most likely due to my mother reading exciting stories to me as a baby. By age 10, I had found all of the old classics. By age 12 I had found science fiction and was fascinated by the possibilities the sci-fi writers gave a young reader. As I became a teenager, I discovered Mickey Spillane and was hooked on the tough-guy private eye. It wasn't until the early 1960s that a friend turned me on to Edgar Rice Burroughs, and from there to Doc Savage and the many pulp heroes of the 1930s and 1940s. I loved to read, and eventually turned to writing. My first fiction novel was Gryphon Double Novel #23, published by Gryphon Books (Gary Lovisi) in New York. This contained two short novels in my created series, The Masked Avenger: "Dark Streets of Doom" and "Crime's Last Stand." Gryphon Double Novel #23 was published in January 2001. Second would be "Jur: A Story of Pre-dawn Earth" with James Reasoner, published by Novel Books Inc. (NBI), July 3rd, 2002. My third novel is "Savage Land of Jur", published by NBI, November 28th, 2002. My nonfiction books include the following: "Secret Agent X: A History" with Will Murray, 1980; "From Shadow to Superman", 1991; "The History of the Purple Wars" (as by Harrison Stievers), 1991; "The Green Ghost," 1991; "The Black Bat", 1990; "Dan Fowler: Ace of the G-Men", 1997; "The Original Masked Marvel, 1996. In addition , I have been involved in several other anthologies: Mike Cook's "Monthly Murders" in 1982; and Mike Cook's "Mystery, Detective, And Espionage Magazines" in 1983. I have assisted in several other anthologies without credit. The Masked Avenger, The Black Ghost, and Stuanofu are my creations, which I hope to see in anthologies some day. I have also written some short story fiction.
Genevieve and Harry: book 1 by Annie Seixas Genevieve and Harry: book 1 by Annie Seixas Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 18487 words Sample 20%
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Annie Seixas (pronoucned SAY-hus) was born in New York and has been a writer in various guises all her life. She studied history and women's studies in college, and since then has been interesting in bringing more fully developed female herioines to life in her fiction works.
Chad by Catherine Johann Chad by Catherine Johann Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 86331 words Sample 15%
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A Wild Sexy Cruise by Kit Fox A Wild Sexy Cruise by Kit Fox Feb. 04, 2012 $6.95 45749 words Sample 20%
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Thunder Clan #1: Story of Starkit by megan deitterick Thunder Clan #1: Story of Starkit by megan deitterick Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 15907 words Sample 15%
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Hi! I am 11 years old (almost) and have always wanted to be an author and am exicted to have published my first book with Smashwords. Hope you like it and will look for more books by me in the future! Thanks!
The Last Flight of the Arrow by Daniel Wyatt The Last Flight of the Arrow by Daniel Wyatt Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 62246 words Sample 20%
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Historical fiction author Daniel Wyatt is Canadian, born and raised on the prairies of Saskatchewan. He now resides with his wife and two children in Burlington, Ontario, thirty miles outside Toronto. His first published work was a set of first-person stories from World War II allied air force veterans called Two Wings and a Prayer by Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario, Canada in 1984. This was followed up in 1986 by Maximum Effort with the same publisher. In 1990, Wyatt made the switch to historical fiction with The Last Flight of the Arrow, a techno-thriller set during the Cold War years of the late 1950's. Originally published by Random House of Canada, it sold 20,000 copies in paperback form. The Mary Jane Mission came out two years later, also by Random House. Wyatt's other published works include aviation magazine articles in Canada and the United States. The Last Flight of the Arrow has been re-released as an e-book by LTDBooks in Canada. A big baseball fan, Wyatt enjoys collecting Detroit Tigers memorabilia. In the summer months, he coaches a local fastball team.
Valuable Intelligence by J.R. Martin Valuable Intelligence by J.R. Martin Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 4875 words Read a sample
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J.R. Martin lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife, three cats and dog "Ozzy." He is a Marine Corps Veteran and lover of science fiction for over twenty years.
I am Cara by Frederick Anderson I am Cara by Frederick Anderson Feb. 04, 2012 $4.50 88003 words Sample 20%
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An only child who grew up in the country, I had little to do but read. I wrote my first story when I was nine, about a monster that lived in the hills behind my home. It scared me so much I hid the pages under my bed at night and still had nightmares about it! An embryo stage career, nipped in the bud by an injudicious marriage (fortunately for the theatre, I think) and a lifetime of jobs that haven't really meant anything in themselves, but which afford me a rich font of characters. I hope they will leap from the page for you as they do for me! This year I was short-listed for the Aeon Short Fiction Prize.
The Buccaneer of Nemaris by Justin Delzer The Buccaneer of Nemaris by Justin Delzer Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 149527 words Sample 15%
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Author Justin D. Delzer has been writing nearly all of his life, and has always believed writing his greatest art and passion. He has been writing since his childhood, once filling the hard drive of the family computer full of his ideas and stories. While attending Richfield High School he sometimes surprised teachers by turning in twenty page creative writing assignments when the assignment only called for three, or by exploring all forms of the finer arts in the school bands, choirs, and musicals. The Buccaneer of Nemaris, the first novel of what will become a book series in the world of Gaia and its nations, was penned in the spring of 2001. The development of Gaia and the nations of Dieteria, Cimmordia, Xavier, Tallebeck and Qui-Kinneas would follow. As more stories and tales sprang from his pen, so too did more nations and continents... Kelcellan, Aldera, Dunn, Sylaris, Phrynn... the list goes on. In 2003 a second novel was completed. The Buccaneer of Nemaris: Of Forests and Friends was written in a mere three months. Involving the tale of Janna and the unicorn Amaryn, The Buccaneer of Nemaris: Of Forests and Friends is a story of eternal life and death. A third novel, The Buccaneer of Nemaris: Of Scimitars and Sands was started in 2004, shortly before Mr. Delzer decided to bring the novels to the reading public. The story of Ketze, a young boy who discovers a genie in the desert and embraces his destiny of uniting the nations of the Qylan Desert- all done with limited genie wishes. This tale took much longer to complete, having been finished in the spring of 2009. What would become the fourth novel, The Buccaneer of Nemaris: Of Sapphires and Sirens, was also written quite quickly and was completed in the spring of 2005. This book tells the tale of Acadia, a mermaid princess who- with the aid of a magical necklace- is forced to hide her heritage and live as a human in the nation of Kelcellan, as a power-hungry dictator covets her magical necklace to claim the power of Neptune. Acadia must hide her nature, while attempting to maintain her identity in a twisted world that wants to exploit her, her necklace, and her family all at the same time. Mr. Delzer's fifth novel, The Buccaneer of Nemaris: Of Tabia and Terrors takes place in the King's Forest of Tabia, where tribes of centaurs and fairies claim territory away from the eyes of humans. A maiden named Eileen Grandt wanders aimlessly into the woods... and is spared a death sentence, only to find her adventures have merely begun. This novel was completed by the summer of 2006. Mr. Delzer resides in the Minneapolis area, currently writing more novels and working to make these adventures a reality. Be sure to keep an eye out for future titles in the Buccaneer of Nemaris series!
The Cotton Run by Daniel Wyatt The Cotton Run by Daniel Wyatt Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 65419 words Sample 20%
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Historical fiction author Daniel Wyatt is Canadian, born and raised on the prairies of Saskatchewan. He now resides with his wife and two children in Burlington, Ontario, thirty miles outside Toronto. His first published work was a set of first-person stories from World War II allied air force veterans called Two Wings and a Prayer by Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario, Canada in 1984. This was followed up in 1986 by Maximum Effort with the same publisher. In 1990, Wyatt made the switch to historical fiction with The Last Flight of the Arrow, a techno-thriller set during the Cold War years of the late 1950's. Originally published by Random House of Canada, it sold 20,000 copies in paperback form. The Mary Jane Mission came out two years later, also by Random House. Wyatt's other published works include aviation magazine articles in Canada and the United States. The Last Flight of the Arrow has been re-released as an e-book by LTDBooks in Canada. A big baseball fan, Wyatt enjoys collecting Detroit Tigers memorabilia. In the summer months, he coaches a local fastball team.
Five Dumb Guys Walk Into a Bar by Scott E. Newton Five Dumb Guys Walk Into a Bar by Scott E. Newton Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 105133 words Sample 10%
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When not working on his next novel or painting watercolors, you might find the author wandering the red-rock deserts of Utah or Arizona. Scott is an old desert rat in his own right, and he would be happy to run into Hayduke himself out there on a trip one day. The two would likely hit it off famously, especially if Bonnie were along. In his spare time Scott studies ontological arguments and manages really big software development programs. For this later role he has found his Berkeley philosophy degree, as well as his time in a Buddhist monastery, of indispensable value. Of course, if the Five Dumb Guys did exist, Scott would be a charter member.
Vegas Baby and the Great Red Spot by C.R. Ward Vegas Baby and the Great Red Spot by C.R. Ward Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 66850 words Sample 20%
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I was born in Bluefield West Virginia and went to Concord University and studied graphic design and studio art. Inspired by a love of comics and novels I began writing my own stories after I was told that I couldn't write if I wanted to. Of course I had to prove this person wrong so my first novel Ezra's Burden was finished and published. My second novel Vegas Baby and the Great Red Spot came out a year later. Currently I am working on sequels to both novels while developing new ideas.
Valley of Tribulations by Dane Theodore Valley of Tribulations by Dane Theodore Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 7901 words Sample 20%
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I'm a full-time husband and father in Tucson, AZ. Having spent most my life doing jobs I never cared for, I now stay at home full time working an online business with my wife. I finally have time to do what I always wanted - writing. I write fantasy/action-adventure short stories (The Starspear Chronicles) and will soon finish my first novel, as yet untitled.
Bear by Amy Richards Bear by Amy Richards Feb. 03, 2012 $3.99 41982 words Sample 20%
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About the Author: Amy Richards is an adventurous spirit with experience in many walks of life, currently living in New Jersey and spending her time writing books, lighting theaters, and citing French lit.
Tug Mugwart and the Book of Power by Emil Donatello III Tug Mugwart and the Book of Power by Emil Donatello III Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 119158 words Sample 15%
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Raised in the rugged, historically-rich countryside of New Hampshire, Emil Donatello III has always had an appreciation for imagination and storytelling. A graduate of William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, he has been writing for over two decades. Most recently his poems were published in "Symphony of Shadows" in 2007, a collaboration of works by him and other high ranking members of the Black Rose Poet’s Society.
Northern Lights and Sled Dogs by Genevieve Montcombroux Northern Lights and Sled Dogs by Genevieve Montcombroux Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 90031 words Sample 20%
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Born and raised in France, Genevieve I wrote her first novel at age twelve. In order to get it published, she founded a newspaper for the lycée she attended. It was an instant success, even after the profs read it and allowed it. Genevieve sold her first short romance at sixteen to support her meagerly paid budding dancing career. She went on to writing novellas and short stories, always romance. Emigrating to the Canadian arctic and learning about the Inuit dogs was a dream that came true after Genevieve married her own hero and had two children. She has written a score of books from children’s fiction in French, romances published in France and in the US to non-fiction books, not to mention numerous articles including a column and feature articles for Dogs in Canada over the period of a decade. Her work has appeared in an Anthology of French poets, and in several short stories anthologies. She lives with her husband and eighteen Inuit Sled dogs in a semi-wilderness area of the Interlake.
Nerwis' Adventure by Travis Ford Nerwis' Adventure by Travis Ford Feb. 03, 2012 $1.99 912 words Sample 20%
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Travis Ford was born in Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy) New York. There's A Killer Lurking At Every Curb is his first fiction book. Travis has a like for writing fiction. Other books written by Travis are, I Might As Well Because I Have No Choice, A Children`s Book Children`s Short Stories, Finding Jesus, The Rocket Ship, A Search For Father, The Crocodile and the Beaver, The Camping Trip, The Backyard, Carter Plays A Trick On His Sister Molley, The Cheese and the Mouse, Mr. Ox Goes For A Walk, The Ride to the Circus, and Joey's Birthday.
Loving Enemies - Barney and Myko, Southern Japan 1944-1946 by Arthur H. Barnes Loving Enemies - Barney and Myko, Southern Japan 1944-1946 by Arthur H. Barnes Feb. 03, 2012 $3.99 83157 words Sample 20%
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Arthur H. Barnes was born in Ventura, CA. He earned a B.A. in professional arts from Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA. and an M.A. degree from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. While serving in the US Navy (1944 -1950) he survived a Kamikaze attack and earned a Purple Heart; and he served in Okinawa, Japan, which experience provided the source of many of the details and flavor of this story. He worked at the Data center of Edwards Air Force Base, CA., in the Major Company for 27 years. He lives with his wife Alvena in Bellingham, WA, a most beautiful city 22 miles south of the Canadian Border and overlooking the San Juan Islands. He has been married from 1950 to the present, and dotes on one “fabulous” grandson.
Two in a Flash by Ray Jaxome Two in a Flash by Ray Jaxome Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 2148 words Sample 20%
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Ray Jaxome is a computer programmer and Author who lives in the UK. He loves gardening and looking after a flock of Hebridean sheep in his spare time.
The White Light by Pattimari Sheets The White Light by Pattimari Sheets Feb. 02, 2012 $3.75 44569 words Sample 20%
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Pattimari is a therapist who has worked with ADHD and Autistic children, family counseling, and individual therapy. She has done workshops and seminars regarding relationships. She is an author of 17 books and resides in California where she enjoys writing, gardening, and traveling.
Lillyans by Oliver Letz Lillyans by Oliver Letz Feb. 02, 2012 $8.99 93398 words Sample 30%
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Oliver Letz is and artist and original thinker who has exercised his talents in the entertainment and high-tech industries all his life.
Night Flight Mike by Chester Burton Brown Night Flight Mike by Chester Burton Brown Feb. 02, 2012 $2.99 15303 words Sample 25%
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CHESTER BURTON BROWN is a compulsive storyteller and pulp science-fiction wallah based near the North Pole. He is also known on the Internet as "Cheeseburger Brown." He is the author of dozens of novellas and short stories, as well as a regular correspondent for Wetmachine and Footprints magazine. Chester Burton Brown's first full-length novel was "Simon of Space" (Ephemera Bound, 2008). His stories have also appeared in Cosmos magazine and AE: The Canadian Science-Fiction Review. Mr. Brown likes a nice song, but dances poorly.
Rebirth by Shaun Eyles Rebirth by Shaun Eyles Feb. 02, 2012 $1.99 89787 words Sample 5%
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The Adventures of Riley Raccoon by William Trelawny The Adventures of Riley Raccoon by William Trelawny Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 15173 words Sample 19%
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Desperate Times Trilogy by Nicholas Antinozzi Desperate Times Trilogy by Nicholas Antinozzi Feb. 01, 2012 $9.99 297179 words Sample 20%
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Nick lives in Minnesota and spends as much time as he can writing. He believes that the literary envelope has been pushed too far and he prides himself on writing things a grandmother, or even a young teenager might stumble across, and read from cover to cover without blushing.
Spell Bound by Kristen McDonald Spell Bound by Kristen McDonald Feb. 01, 2012 $7.99 93381 words Sample 20%
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Soul on Fire by John E. Forster Soul on Fire by John E. Forster Feb. 01, 2012 $7.99 73114 words Sample 20%
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Hannibal The Conqueror by Charles Hinton Hannibal The Conqueror by Charles Hinton Feb. 01, 2012 $8.99 6082 words Sample 20%
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The Novice and Other Stories by Gavin Dobson The Novice and Other Stories by Gavin Dobson Feb. 01, 2012 $4.99 49422 words Sample 20%
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The Chaos Cascade by Evan Smyth The Chaos Cascade by Evan Smyth Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 66930 words Sample 10%
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Evan Smyth was born July 17, 1990 in Kalamazoo Michigan and at the age of fifteen moved to Arizona in 2005. While in High School, he wrote several articles, assisted Editor-In-Chief Junior year and took over as Editor-In-Chief his senior year. He graduated from Casa Verde High School in Casa Grande, Arizona with a 4.0 GPA and scholarships to Central Arizona College and Arizona State University. Evan instead attended the Art Institute of Phoenix and pursued a degree in Business Management and Graphic Design. During his time in college he took several advanced creative writing classes and was praised for depth of writing by multiple professors. Evan has been writing since he was fifteen and finished The Midas Project at age seventeen. He has finished 4 books to date, in two series, and has more planned. Writing has been an avenue of expression for Evan over the years that few other joys have afforded him. He aspires one day to share his work in print, and hopes for the day where his books are on shelves. In the interim, he appreciates constructive feedback on his current works. Thanks for stopping by!
Archan by B.A. Savage Archan by B.A. Savage Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 12764 words Read a sample
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I plan on writing 30+ books, but I need help from you, the readers. Motivation is a tool that I lack. Creativity is a resource where "my cup" runneth over. So, please, if you have anything positive to say, polite criticism to give, or you simply want to say hi, feel free to. And remember, a review can be a detailed essay or a simple "I loved it". So far, there are a total of six books completed. The other four will be added to this site, if you show me some love! Thank you for reading this, reading my works, and I'm out like last night's bathwater!
Be Safe Brother by Nicolas Thakar Be Safe Brother by Nicolas Thakar Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 94518 words Sample 25%
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Originally from Wabash Indiana, Nicolas Thakar is the author of Be Safe Brother, a travel/adventure novel. Nicolas is the former General Counsel at Tower Records and has been an attorney for more than twenty years. His practice focuses primarily on real estate, software licensing, privacy and business operations issues. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and received his law degree from the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law. Nicolas lives in Alamo, California with his wife and three children. He is currently working on a sequel to Be Safe Brother.
Alec in Wartime by Mark Winburn Alec in Wartime by Mark Winburn Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 10389 words Sample 5%
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Mark is a writer, businessman, and father living in Phoenix, Arizona. When he's not acting out one of those roles he is participating in adventure sports, foolishly trying to keep aging - and bad knees - at bay.
King Snake King Snake "Descendants of Iniquity" by Christopher Piper Jan. 31, 2012 $5.99 33813 words Sample 20%
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The living of this life has always been a very serious business for me. I grew up in an economically depressed area, where even feeling special was officially discouraged. My family was half-famous for a kind of creative boldness that was both admired and mistrusted. Through example and exhortation, we were taught to make and to do, and to feel that there would be some prerogative in our world. Maybe everyone feels the light of chance on them, but I have seen it to be a thing that dims with time. Our drive, our passion to live, and our lists of what is possible are all expected to dwindle naturally as we mature. In a way, our growing is become a process of shrinking, with the world and our place in it becoming exponentially smaller each year. I fought like hell against this entropy of potential. Instead of dwindling, any loss of drive or intensity that I've suffered has been through more of a grinding process. I never let go of a dream without a struggle, and the yanking of any one hope always seemed to stimulate the growth of others in its place. A friend told me once, and meant it as criticism, that I "fight for everything." After some time to think about that, I came to understand it in a slightly different way - that I fight for one thing, and that thing is to prove my gratitude for a chance to really live. A lifetime of playing music, writing, adventure, and making things has been nothing but my attempt to stand a Monument as evidence of my thanks for it all. To keep acting, moving, yelling, and just dreaming, is a mission, and its focus has only intensified with time. All this inspirational talk about passion and the brevity of life is just a very broad explanation of why I write, and probably more directly, how I write. I write because, if you are living hard and think it to be sacred work, then who wouldn't write about it? If this passionate life is a mission, then an accurate log of the details is imperative. If your eyes are open, and that part of you that feels the right to create is still there at all, then there are stories all around you. I know they are all around me, and an integral part of my mission is the telling of them. To that end, I am proud of one thing mostly - that I have developed a style. All art may be derivative, but I feel that I have done my best to derive something potent. I like to think that the passion and intensity of which I preach are right there, seeping through and coloring the tone of each character, each setting, and each description of every thing. I've also worked for a long time to try and build a deep sense of rhythm into my work. As a life-long musician, I believe that a sort of lyrical symmetry in words causes a primitive and personal response and those that read or hear them. It is in the synthesis of this deep rhythm and intensity of experience that I hope to someday really get it all right. In the meantime, I will stay here in a place called Panther's Den Wilderness, in a house I built myself, with my incredible family and many vicious dogs, living and writing as hard as I can.