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Many Are Called by Dag Heward-Mills Many Are Called by Dag Heward-Mills Jan. 21, 2011 $7.00 42997 words Sample 10%
God has called many people indeed. Our life on earth is an opportunity to serve Him, and God has His eye on the things you are doing for his Kingdom. This book makes a stimulating read. If you imbibe the truths conveyed by the author, you will receive wisdom to use the opportunities of your life in the right way. Own your copy by ordering online now.
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Dag Heward-Mills is known for his Healing Jesus Crusades throughout the continent of Africa with thousands in attendance and many accompanying miracles. The son of a lawyer, Dag gave his life to the Lord while a teenager. In the course of his seven-year training at Medical School, he became a pastor in Accra, Ghana and started what is now a fast-growing denomination: Lighthouse Chapel International, which has over 1,000 branches and is on every continent. It was in 1988 in Suhum, a small town in Ghana, that God placed upon him the anointing to teach. He began holding meetings in a classroom on campus that accommodated just a handful of people. As attendance steadily increased, larger and larger halls had to be used, until finally, in 2006, he commissioned the construction of one of the largest church complexes in Africa! A prolific author of several best-selling books, his radio, TV and internet programmes reach millions around the world. Other outreaches include pastors and ministers conferences and the renowned Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Centre.
Advertising and Marketing for Massage Therapy by Stacey Potter Advertising and Marketing for Massage Therapy by Stacey Potter Jan. 21, 2011 Free! 3174 words Read a sample
In this 4 hour continuing education class the regulations for advertising in Texas are reviewed and Ideas for marketing massage is presented.
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I am 42 years old and a mother of a 21 year old and a 16 year old. I love to read and write. I am currently trying to launch a internet business providing Continuing Education for Massage Therapists.
Mid Ocean by T. Rafael Cimino Mid Ocean by T. Rafael Cimino Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 134560 words Sample 3%
The year is 1984, the height of the South Florida drug war. Miami and its surrounding communities resemble the wild west where easy money, fast boats and danger on the high seas await for one unsuspecting rookie Customs Agent. In the novel Mid Ocean by T. Rafael Cimino, the sea really does hold many secrets.
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Courtesy of Wikipedia T. Rafael Cimino (born Todd Rafael Cimino, June 4th, 1963 Wayne, NJ, USA) is an American novelist and screenwriter. He grew up in Key Largo, Florida in the Florida Keys, attending the Island Christian School in Islamorada, Florida where he graduated from in 1981. He then attended the University of Florida and the Florida Atlantic University where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture. While in South Florida, Cimino was heavily involved in water sports, including offshore powerboat racing. In 1982, Cimino became the youngest competitor to win the coveted APBA (American Powerboat Association) Offshore U. S. National Championship. He later won numerous National and World Championships. Cimino is the son of Peter Cimino and the nephew of American film writer/ director Michael Cimino. He has one daughter, Stephanie Cimino, born in 1987. In April 2010 he married long time girlfriend, Bulgarian prima ballerina, Svetlina Kiryakova. Film Career With his experience in ocean powerboat racing, Cimino was hired as the Marine Director for the 1983 feature motion picture “Spring Break” which was filmed on location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He went on to join television producer/ director John Nicolella and the production team as a marine director for the 1984 television series “Miami Vice” where he was given the opportunity to write as an adjunct contributor. Cimino’s career in film continued with his contributions to the feature projects, “Lost in Translation”, “A love Song for Bobby Long,” and “The Other Boleyn Girl” where he developed a script style and character arcs for “A list” actress Scarlett Johansson. In 2006 Cimino was given the opportunity to contribute to the television series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” which was created by Arron Sorkin. Cimino continued until the series was cancelled by NBC in May of 2007. In 2009 Cimino signed a five year agreement with Akula Films to produce his novel Table 21 as a feature motion picture. Cimino is also affiliated with Miramax Films, Nu Image/ Millennium Films and the Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria. Filmography Spring Break (1983) Marine Director Lost in Translation (2002) Contributing Writer/ Producer A Love Song for Bobby Long (2005) Contributing Writer/ Producer The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) Contributing Writer/ Associate Producer Table 21 (Pre production 2010) Writer/ Producer Mid Ocean (Pre production 2010) Writer/ Producer Television Miami Vice (1984 – 1989) Writer/ Marine Director Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006-2007) Contributing Writer Publishing In 2009 Cimino published Mid Ocean, his first novel, to critical acclaim. The New York Times described Mid Ocean as “Miami Vice meets Goodfellas” referencing Cimino’s earlier work and the iconic Martin Scorsese mob ensemble thriller. Cimino also penned the novels Table 21 and River Town. In 2011 he is scheduled to release Delta Echo Alpha as a sequel to Mid Ocean. Political Activism In 2004 Cimino joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) where he serves as an executive member. In 2008 he joined the Democratic campaign to elect Barack Obama President of the United States. It was here that he served as a member of the campaign’s subcommittee for healthcare policy development. In 2010 Cimino, along with a series of Hollywood “A listers,” founded the PendulumPost.com, a political debate and policy blog.
Paris After Dark by Jordan Summers Paris After Dark by Jordan Summers Jan. 21, 2011 $1.99 19913 words Sample 20%
Burned out NY homicide detective, Rachel Chang is on a forced leave in Paris grieving over the loss of her partner, when she encounters a violent attack occurring outside the walls of Cimetiere du Montparnasse. What at first seems like a simple domestic turns into something far greater, when she attempts to stop the attacker and ends up on the wrong side of a set of very sharp fangs.
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Jordan Summers finished her first book in 2002. It was a finalist in the ‘Daphne Du Maurier’ contest the same year. She went on to sell eight fantasy books to Ellora’s Cave Publishing and has enjoyed success with her Atlantean’s Quest series. In 2003, she entered the Lori Foster/ Kensington Brava contest and won the Reader’s Choice. The win led to a multi-book contract from Kensington Publishing. Jordan also won the Harlequin Blaze Published Author contest in 2005 and garnered another book deal. During the same year, she submitted a dark paranormal romance to Tor and landed a three-book deal. RED is the first book in her Dead World trilogy. It was followed by SCARLET and CRIMSON. She has gone on to sell stories to various anthologies, including the Horror Writer’s Association anthology, Blood Lite 2 (9/2010). Jordan has eighteen published books to her credit. She is a member of Novelist Inc., International Thriller Writers, Horror Writer’s Association, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and Romance Writers of America.
Mr. Wrong by Valerie Byron Mr. Wrong by Valerie Byron Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 5105 words Sample 20%
He seemed like the man of her dreams, but when she met him, Mr. Right very soon turned into Mr. Wrong.
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Originally from England, I emigrated to California in 1969. I have a background in television, and also managed my actor son for many years. A recent writer, I have won many writing contests on Bookrix.com and have recently completed my memoirs, "NO ORDINARY WOMAN, which were published in January 2012. I am currently working on my second book, BENNY AND MIRIAM.
The Paragon Gang by P. I. McKenzie The Paragon Gang by P. I. McKenzie Jan. 21, 2011 $9.99 108743 words Sample 30%
“The Paragon Gang” is the hilarious, touching and inspiring story of five happy kids in the fifties who dreamed of America. It recounts the lives of children growing up in a different era and the aspirations of an entire generation. Their hilarious adventures over 12 years leads them to adulthood but eventually of them one reaches their dream.
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Raised in Europe during the turbulent after war years, we were always watching everything that was American and we dreamed of becoming one. I finally made it to these shores in 1966 and made it my home of choice. I have two wonderful grown sons and I now live with my wife Barrie and my Pug Sophie in Sarasota FL.
Simple Social Media by Russell Mickler Simple Social Media by Russell Mickler Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 38504 words Sample 50%
Finally! A social media strategy book for the small business. Here’s a description of the forces driving social media, a description of its vocabulary and tools, quantitative and qualitative ways to measure a campaign’s effectiveness, and simple strategies to help you get started.
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Russell Mickler, Principal Consultant of Mickler & Associates, Inc., has over 16 years of professional experience leading and managing IT organizations. As a technology consultant, Mickler assists small to mid-range businesses with crafting and executing technology strategy. In addition to earning his Master’s Degree in technology from the University of Oregon, Mickler is a Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Mickler teaches graduate and undergraduate technology courses for many universities across the country. Mickler is the co-author of several books concerning Information Technology and Information Security. Simple Books can be found online at www.simple-books.net. Mickler is also a public speaker on matters concerning social media and technology, and creates all types of media at micklerandassociates.com and his blog, reinventwork.com. Russell Mickler and Mickler & Associates, Inc. can be found on Facebook, on Twitter at @micklerr, and emailed directly at russell@simple-books.net. If you've taken the time to sample my books - thank you - and please fill out my survey found at www.simple-books.net! I'd love to get your opinion on the work.
The Lover by Valerie Byron The Lover by Valerie Byron Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 8444 words Sample 20%
Was she the cougar or the prey? Can a much older woman find true love on the Internet with a man young enough to be her son? Read this true story to find out.
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Originally from England, I emigrated to California in 1969. I have a background in television, and also managed my actor son for many years. A recent writer, I have won many writing contests on Bookrix.com and have recently completed my memoirs, "NO ORDINARY WOMAN, which were published in January 2012. I am currently working on my second book, BENNY AND MIRIAM.
Lasting Impressions of Terror by Bridget Squires Lasting Impressions of Terror by Bridget Squires Jan. 21, 2011 Free! 2410 words Read a sample
My first short story horror collection. 13 chilling tales in one book. These are tales ranging from zombies to assassins. Hope you enjoy!
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
A Children's Book Children`s Short Stories by Travis Ford A Children's Book Children`s Short Stories by Travis Ford Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 3890 words Sample 10%
A Children's Book Children's Short Stories, is ten original short stories Travis Ford has written for children.
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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 loves writing fiction and loves murder mysteries.
Rediscovering the power of No by Irina Avtsin Rediscovering the power of No by Irina Avtsin Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 2392 words Sample 20%
"I suggested my students to take a look, especially if they find it difficult to say “no”. Good work." -- Ajai Gaur, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Rutgers Business School Readers say:"Great book, a must buy for the push over in your life! This is a great book and a good first start in controlling your own destiny! I started using the advice right away with my inlaws and it worked!"
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Multilingual and multicultural Columbia Business School graduate Irina Avtsin has over fifteen years of business experience, working in several industries on a couple of continents. Irina is both personally and professionally familiar with the difficulties that arise from having to negotiate different careers and cultures. She lived and studied in Israel and Russia. Irina's keen interest in psychology, combined with business acumen and ability to understand others and view the situation through their eyes allowed her to help a lot of people through vaious life challenges.
Pulling Over A Slut 2 by Sid Whiskey Pulling Over A Slut 2 by Sid Whiskey Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 2520 words Sample 50%
Billy the cop is ready to teach another drunk girl a lesson about illegally driving under the influence. Will this one be as ready, willing, and able as the last one? --Short story. Rough sex. ---WARNING: Graphic and Explicit Sexual Material. Mature Readers Only.
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Doorway: The Soccer Ball Quest by Chris Stedman Doorway: The Soccer Ball Quest by Chris Stedman Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 14412 words Sample 15%
In The Soccer Ball Quest, Hannah is reintroduced to Ryan’s friends Peter, Ariel, and Gino. But they’re reunion is cut short when Zero appears and steals their soccer ball. The kids set out on a quest to retrieve their ball but have to deal with the dangers of their journey and find out what surprises Zero has in store for them.
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Transform Your Pastoral Ministry by Dag Heward-Mills Transform Your Pastoral Ministry by Dag Heward-Mills Jan. 21, 2011 $7.00 37939 words Sample 20%
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, a very successful pastor himself, explains why and how it is possible to make the pastoral ministry effective.
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Dag Heward-Mills is known for his Healing Jesus Crusades throughout the continent of Africa with thousands in attendance and many accompanying miracles. The son of a lawyer, Dag gave his life to the Lord while a teenager. In the course of his seven-year training at Medical School, he became a pastor in Accra, Ghana and started what is now a fast-growing denomination: Lighthouse Chapel International, which has over 1,000 branches and is on every continent. It was in 1988 in Suhum, a small town in Ghana, that God placed upon him the anointing to teach. He began holding meetings in a classroom on campus that accommodated just a handful of people. As attendance steadily increased, larger and larger halls had to be used, until finally, in 2006, he commissioned the construction of one of the largest church complexes in Africa! A prolific author of several best-selling books, his radio, TV and internet programmes reach millions around the world. Other outreaches include pastors and ministers conferences and the renowned Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Centre.
Weeds in The Garden of Love by Steven J. Daniels Weeds in The Garden of Love by Steven J. Daniels Jan. 21, 2011 Free! 72535 words Read a sample
Divorce isn’t fatal—murder is. Author Steven J. Daniels takes the reader on a fast-paced, exciting journey as Craig Andrews experiences the anguish of divorce and then is targeted for murder. “A true-to-life action packed adventure” Detective Sgt. R.A. Wood
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Before Steven J. Daniels realized his dream of writing his first novel, he traveled the world working in professional sports, law enforcement, commercial aviation, politics and the entertainment industry. The end result is his own unique perspective, which he utilizes in his writing to enthral and entertain the reader. Though conceived during a U.S. vacation trip, Steven J. lives in Canada with his wife Jill. If he is not working on his latest story, you can find him walking on the beach, grilling a variety of vegetables and animal body parts or indulging in his favorite pastime of pampering his wife like the Queen of Sheba.
The Heart Moon: A Novel by Tori Minard The Heart Moon: A Novel by Tori Minard Jan. 21, 2011 $4.99 83554 words Sample 30%
Captured by fairies, freed by love. Laine meets sexy Roan, unaware he's a fairy until her desire makes her an Unseelie captive. Now she's Roan's hostage. Roan hangs w/the Unseelie Court, a vicious bunch he loathes, to steal the Tanais Shield. He doesn't need delectable yet prickly Laine. Book contains sword fights, mild D/s, a fairy on a motorcycle, & enchanted food (does not cause weight loss).
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Tori Minard writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy. When she isn’t writing fiction, she enjoys dancing, gardening, reading about folklore and mythology, surfing the web, and most of all immersing herself in other people’s fiction. Tori has had a lifelong fascination with magic and ritual techniques, and has had years of self-study in these areas. She was born in Alaska and now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, son, and micro-dog.
The Benefits of Marijuana: Physical, Psychological and Spiritual by Joan Bello The Benefits of Marijuana: Physical, Psychological and Spiritual by Joan Bello Jan. 21, 2011 $7.99 63645 words Sample 20%
A holistic understanding of the physical, psychological and spiritual benefits of marijuana which bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science. "If you want to know everything about marijuana, this is the book! Bello presents it with balance, lucidity and calm spirituality. You can dip into it at random, absorbing nonconsecutive sections at your leisure."(High Times, Dean Latimer)
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Joan Bello was born in New York City in 1942. She has worked as a teacher and a counselor. Her interests include marijuana research, marijuana growing and marijuana informing. For the past forty years, she has been an activist and advocate for marijuana reform. Her son was cured of epilepsy with the use of marijuana many years ago. He was but a child and no one at that time was aware of the benefits of marijuana. Nevertheless, following her deep seated inspired knowledge that marijuana was beneficial for epilepsy, and in conjunction with yoga and homeopathic remedies as directed by a full-fledged Swami, Bello's son was cured. Ever since then, she has maintained her allegiance to the plant and continues to research and publicize its vast and hidden benefits. Joan Bello has a Master's Degree in Eastern Studies and Psychology, clinical experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor and over forty years of close association with marijuana. As Director of the Class Action for Therapeutic Cannabis, she personally interviewed over 500 plaintiff patients. At present she is finishing her latest book, How Marijuana Cures Cancer and is working on a major work: The Yoga of Marijuana.
El hombre que mató a Durruti by Pedro de Paz El hombre que mató a Durruti by Pedro de Paz Jan. 21, 2011 $6.99 35124 words Sample 15%
Barcelona, 1937. El comandante Fernández Durán, antiguo miembro del cuerpo de vigilancia de la Policía Gubernativa y actual comandante del ejercito republicano durante la guerra civil española, es requerido por sus superiores para una singular misión: investigar las oscuras circunstancias que rodearon la muerte de Buenaventura Durruti...
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PEDRO DE PAZ nace en Madrid el 26 de octubre de 1969. Tras dedicarse durante más de quince años a la informática, en el año 2002 decide apostar por su vocación literaria. En el año 2003 escribe su primera novela, El hombre que mató a Durruti, con la que pretende conjugar dos de sus grandes pasiones: el periodo histórico correspondiente a la guerra civil española y la novela policíaca. Ese mismo año, El hombre que mató a Durruti se erige en ganadora del I Certamen Internacional de Novela Corta «José Saramago». Desde entonces, Pedro de Paz no ha dejado de desarrollar su faceta literaria teniendo en su haber la publicación de la novela Muñecas tras el cristal, su participación en el libro de relatos La vida es un bar, la publicación de su mayor éxito hasta el momento, El documento Saldaña, y la inclusión en la reputada antología de relatos La lista negra. Nuevos culpables del policial español. En la actualidad trabaja en distintos proyectos entre los que cabe destacar una nueva novela cuyos derechos de adaptación cinematográfica han sido negociados.
Angel Fire: The First Book of Fallen Angels by Valmore Daniels Angel Fire: The First Book of Fallen Angels by Valmore Daniels Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 72339 words Sample 20%
I am cursed with a dark power: When I’m in danger, my subconscious summons elemental fire. I cannot control this. One night I was attacked. The fire raged. I survived but the power killed my parents. I went to prison for ten years. Now I'm out and want to rebuild my life; but the man who attacked me is back. I can sense the power growing. If I can't control it, it will destroy everyone I love.
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In true nomadic spirit, Valmore Daniels has lived on the coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, and dozens of points in between. An insatiable thirst for new experiences has led him to work in several fields, including legal research, elderly care, oil & gas administration, web design, government service, human resources, and retail business management. His enthusiasm for travel is only surpassed by his passion for telling tall tales.
Poetry is Not Dead by Timothy Conerson Poetry is Not Dead by Timothy Conerson Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 3254 words Sample 50%
Literary poetry has become a rare item. In some communities it has almost disappeared. I wrote this book to say that urban literary poetry is alive. My poetic mentors are Langston Hughes, William Blake, etc.
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I am an educator who runs an internet institution called The Mighty Pen Center for Literacy & Research (mtypencenter.com). MPC is more than two years old and has educated thousands of people in various ways. I have degrees in English/Education as well as Print Journalism.
I Do, Part 2: How to Survive Divorce,Co-Parent Your Kids, and Blend Your Families Without Losing Your Mind by Karen Buscemi I Do, Part 2: How to Survive Divorce,Co-Parent Your Kids, and Blend Your Families Without Losing Your Mind by Karen Buscemi Jan. 21, 2011 $7.99 43911 words Sample 20%
When you share custody of children, divorce can be a short-term tension headache, or a lifelong migraine. If you don’t want to blow all your money on pills, the two of you need to get along. I Do, Part 2 is a funny, honest trounce through life post-divorce, helping people who produced a child together, then split, learn to navigate their complicated new lives.
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Karen Buscemi has been a freelance writer for 12 years, with articles appearing in Self, Women’s Health, Figure and Successful Living, and has also authored Split in Two: Keeping it Together When Your Parents Live Apart (Zest Books, 2009). By day, she is the editor of StyleLine magazine, metro Detroit’s guide to fashion, beauty and home, published by the Detroit Media Partnership. Karen lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan with her husband and two sons – with her ex and his family just a short car ride away.
The Stick by Victoria Wundram The Stick by Victoria Wundram Jan. 21, 2011 $5.99 8329 words Sample 50%
A young girl, Max, is taken by her parents to meet her grandmother, who lives alone on an island somewhere in the Puget Sound. Grandmother tells Max an old family story and gives her a magic driftwood stick. The adventure begins when Max goes off on her own looking for berries, taking her magic stick with her.
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I am an artist with a life full of experiences that seem best shared through a combination of media. My latest effort to express my perspective is in the writing and illustration of a children's book, "The Stick". I love travel and have lived in many places, including England, Japan, and several parts of the U.S. I moved nearly two years ago from Maui, HI to Redondo Beach, CA, where I live with my husband and our cat.
Milking Kimberly; A Short Story of Eroticized Breast Milk by Esmeralda Greene Milking Kimberly; A Short Story of Eroticized Breast Milk by Esmeralda Greene Jan. 21, 2011 Free! 6592 words Read a sample
Sex play with breast milk is the topic of this "Greene Shorts" short story. New mother Kimberly is horny, and she finds that her milk-filled breasts are a great help in seducing her best friend's husband Lyle. Lyle quickly learns that mother's milk isn't just for babies, and soon he and Kimberly are enjoying a long, sizzling-hot sexual encounter that's awash with Kimberly's warm sweet milk.
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Esmeralda Greene is an erotica writer dedicated to the principle that erotic fiction can be red-hot raunchy while also being written with intelligence, elegance and style. In addition to her self-published works, she has sold short stories to such venues as Hustler Fantasies, Circlet Press, Xcite Books and Clean Sheets Magazine. Esmeralda's erotica has been called "exuberantly sex-positive," "life affirming," "scorchingly hot," "fresh," "daring," and "skillfully written." Speaking for herself, Esmeralda says, "My stories are fun, sometimes funny, sometimes clever and witty; but most of all they're sexy. Kinkily, raunchily sexy. Good clean fun at its baddest and dirtiest. "I sometimes deal with strange and taboo subject matter, but my stories are never dark and my characters are never victims (though some of them may pretend otherwise). My characters always enjoy and exult in their sexuality, engaging in their various unusual and illicit acts with unapologetic joy and a zest for life." Esmeralda lives in the outskirts of Great Falls, Montana with a poorly trained dog and an even more poorly trained girlfriend. The icy winter nights have taught her the value of a fit body, a vigorous partner, and most importantly, an energetic imagination. Sometimes her steamy flights of imagination boil over in the form of an erotic story, making nights warmer for everyone. Visit Esmeralda's website at www.esmeraldagreene.com
10 Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age by Stephanie Zia 10 Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age by Stephanie Zia Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 72947 words Sample 30%
Widow, 50, back on the dating scene. "One minute this book has the reader laughing out loud, the next we are sobbing. Romantic, hilarious, engaging and highly perceptive." Jacqui Lofthouse, The Writing Coach. "A beautiful life interrupted, then healed by the songs of Leonard Cohen." Blogcritics
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Stephanie Zia is a British writer and journalist who originally trained and worked as a researcher and director on BBC TV arts documentaries. Stephanie began writing when she left the BBC to become a full-time mum. She took a beginner's course in creative writing at Richmond Adult Community College where she later became a guest tutor. Author of 2 Piatkus commercial fiction novels and 2 Hamlyn non-fiction books, Stephanie has written for a variety of British publications. From 2005–11 she was the cleaning guru for The Guardian newspaper’s popular Space Solves column. Embracing the independent publishing revolution, Stephanie started blackbirdebooks in 2010 to produce her first ebook Done & Dusted – The Organic Home On A Budget, her collected Guardian columns augmented by a thrifty non-toxic household tip guide. Other titles include Ten Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age, a romantic comedy for the Bridget Jones generation who don’t feel they’ve grown up yet let alone old, and Babe On Board a comedy about a single 40-year-old first-time mum. As well as epublishing her own books, Stephanie enjoys editing and producing other mid-list authors' titles at blackbirdebooks. She lives in London with her partner and teenage daughter.
Further Training by Sarah Veitch Further Training by Sarah Veitch Jan. 21, 2011 $6.99 50611 words Sample 10%
Charlotte is such a disobedient slave that she's transferred to island two of a vast correction centre.
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Drei-Buch-Das Kind von Ereignissen by Teymur Roshdi Drei-Buch-Das Kind von Ereignissen by Teymur Roshdi Jan. 21, 2011 Free! 8411 words Read a sample
Drei-'Das Kind von Ereignissen ist ein Roman, der die Geschichte eines unerwünschten Baby-Jungen aufgegeben von seinen Eltern in der Periode des ersten Weltkriegs erzählt, die während der gestörten Jahre des russischen Bürgerkriegs aufwuchsen...
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I can be whoever and whatever, living here or there,it doesn't change anything; I'm not an exception either and I observe and think about things like all the other people do, each one through their own way. Maybe my independence and freedom in considering things might be noticeable and this is my way.
Into My Life by Trevor Walden Into My Life by Trevor Walden Jan. 21, 2011 $6.95 76098 words Sample 20%
By chance Graham gives a girl a lift. Ever the gentleman that can’t say no. For once he gets lucky, though it takes him a while to accept that she might actually like him for himself, not just for the food, the quiet country village he lives in, or the fact that’s he’s on his own and lives quietly. For an hour for each day she his to do with as he wishes.
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Trevor Walden was born at the end of the Second Great War in rural Britain. First son of an RAF technician, now out of work as there was no more need for the bombers, and his new bride, the daughter of a greengrocer. For my first thirty years I never lived in one town, one house, for four straight years. I’m retired now, settled with a good woman, retired, with the eye and the mind of an eighteen year old and the face that mirror’s a varied life, busy at times, lonely at others. This story could have been me. I’ve read so many books that get interesting then ship to the next bit of action. Where is the ‘real life’ in these tales; the pain of separation, the joy of a 'one night stand' in a bad year. By my writing I hope to explore things I’d like to have done, circumstances permitting, and the emotions of ordinary people as life 'happens' to them.
Revenge in Sulamar by Katerina Kramova Revenge in Sulamar by Katerina Kramova Jan. 21, 2011 $3.99 62416 words Sample 25%
Tamar has a perfect life as a beautiful and wealthy aristocrat. She is abducted by a barbarian warrior during a raid who forces her to submit and makes her his slave concubine. She plots her escape though he gives her more pleasure than any man she has ever known. She learns that she is blamed for the raid and sentenced to death. And so there is only one thing left -- revenge at any price.
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I was born in St. Petersburg and am a third-generation Russian writer in exile, after my mother and grandmother. I am the first in my family to write in English. I am the author of two novels, The Miracle and Revenge in Sulamar. Both have been translated into Russian and published by Retro Publishing in St. Petersburg.
The Miracle by Katerina Kramova The Miracle by Katerina Kramova Jan. 21, 2011 $3.99 83700 words Sample 10%
Marina has always dreamed of being a spy, but when she gets recruited by the Mossad in her junior year in college, she gets more than she bargained for. Her growing obsession with Ali Chalabi, a fellow student from Saudi Arabia, takes her from New York to Riyadh to the Arabian Desert and almost costs her life.
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I was born in St. Petersburg and am a third-generation Russian writer in exile, after my mother and grandmother. I am the first in my family to write in English. I am the author of two novels, The Miracle and Revenge in Sulamar. Both have been translated into Russian and published by Retro Publishing in St. Petersburg.
The Egregore by AC Vokes The Egregore by AC Vokes Jan. 21, 2011 You set the price! 14201 words Sample 30%
Billy Blake, AC Vokes' quirky occult bookshop proprieter and investigator, must seek out a dark entity that stalks a prison. This e-book is being offered here free of charge for the months of March and April. Please consider leaving a reader review on this site.
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The Dark Treaders by Esther Mendell The Dark Treaders by Esther Mendell Jan. 21, 2011 $1.75 129084 words Sample 15%
Lizzla, after living her whole life in a sunless world, has a startling fate dropped upon her. A strange man with cat ears runs off with one of her books and she if forced to hunt him down. To do so she must follow him through a doorway into another world. In moments, she is drawn into a fight to save the other galaxies from being lost in the same destructive darkness.
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FAE by Heather McAlendin FAE by Heather McAlendin Jan. 21, 2011 $2.00 24206 words Sample 10%
Fae is a deliciously wicked and enchanting faerie story with a twist. A great read for adults young and old who love mythology and legend with a modern twist!
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Multi published paranormal fiction and erotic romance writer located in Toronto, Ontario Canada. I limit myself only by the scope of my imagination. "Life is a blank page...start writing!"
All-You-Can Japan: Getting the Most Bang For Your Yen by Josh Shulman All-You-Can Japan: Getting the Most Bang For Your Yen by Josh Shulman Jan. 21, 2011 $4.99 9408 words Sample 20%
Yes, Japan is expensive, and yes, its unique culture can be intimidating for travelers. But let a veteran who has lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for over a decade combined show you the smart way to experience Japan. Get the most bang for your Yen and make sure your investment does not go to waste! “All-You-Can Japan” offers a Japan travel strategy that saves you hundreds of dollars.
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Born in Tokyo. Lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for over a decade combined.
Reflections by Cate Masters Reflections by Cate Masters Jan. 21, 2011 $1.99 5346 words Sample 20%
For Lissa, Halloween will never be the same.
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Cate Masters has made beautiful central Pennsylvania her home for the past 20 years, but she’ll always be a Jersey girl at heart. A lover of all great writing, she aspires to entertain and enthrall with her own stories. Most days, she can be found in her lair, concocting a magical brew of contemporary, historical, fantasy/paranormal stories with her cat Chairman Maiow and dog Lily as company. Look for her at http://catemasters.blogspot.com, Facebook, Goodreads and in strange nooks and far-flung corners of the web.
Let's Play Murder by Dr. Michael Lee Let's Play Murder by Dr. Michael Lee Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 79041 words Sample 50%
Investigative reporting came easy to Sue Suente. 152 homicides went down in Jacksonville last year and her byline was on all of the stories. A weird cluster of taunting murders and rapes cropped up around town and most of her reliable information was coming from a psychic with one arm. The trouble was, the sadistic killings were coming faster than the leads and she was next in the game.
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Michael Lee spent some time in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper and as an administrative officer in the Army Reserve. He completed several degrees after high school, including a PhD in Academic Administration. Dr. Lee is an expert statistical analyst and is a trained historiographer. Lee is a published author and poet and holds a U.S. Patent in his own name. Motivated by dreams of adventure and fantasy and grounded by a Great Grandmother born just after the civil war, Lee’s writing journey began in the eighth grade with a short science fiction story. His experiences included paid sports writing for a daily newspaper while still in high school and eventually evolved into a passion for writing book-length works, both fiction and non-fiction. Dr. Lee takes pride in recently joining the company of other 1,000,000 word authors. He is grateful to the Florida Writers Association for their recent second place recognition of his book-length manuscript in the 2010 Royal Palm Literary Award Competition.
White Slave Slut by Regan Dane White Slave Slut by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 39290 words
An attractive young woman innocently doing her shopping is kidnapped by two men. There begins her long, terrifying journey, used and abused by her kidnappers and enslaved, bound and punished by her new masters. Yet it is strange that the horror and revulsion she felt is changing to something else, feelings of intense pleasure as each new debauched act is perpetrated on her.
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Tormented Sex Slaves by Regan Dane Tormented Sex Slaves by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 32320 words
It started as a game, pretending to be slaves, dressing up, allowing a ball gag to be strapped over their mouths. Suddenly the game had ended and real life had begun, their torment of their abused slavehood was a daily reality. A shocking tale of nightmarish servitude that has the most explicit sex imaginable unfolding through the extraordinary experiences of these unfortunate young women.
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Tied And Tamed by Regan Dane Tied And Tamed by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 32338 words
An innocent invitation to visit turns into a nightmare of bound, kinky sex. For once Susan has fallen into the clutches of her bondage master, she finds that he intends to share her with his circle of friends. Bound and tormented, she has not choice but to accept the humiliation and perhaps find that there is also some pleasure to be found in the endless abuse that she is forced to suffer.
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The Book of Apex: Volume 2 of Apex Magazine by Apex Publications The Book of Apex: Volume 2 of Apex Magazine by Apex Publications Jan. 21, 2011 $4.99 113398 words Sample 20%
Contains science fiction and fantasy stories published in Apex Magazine from July 1, 2009 through June 30th, 2010.
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Apex Publications is a small press dedicated to publishing quality dark SF, horror, and dark fantasy. Our authors include such esteemed wordsmiths as Gary Braunbeck, Nick Mamatas, Michael A. Burstein, Jennifer Pelland, Dru Pagliasotti, and more.
Punished To Perform by Regan Dane Punished To Perform by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 36250 words
A pretty eighteen year old, anxious to succeed at her job fails to meet her bosses standards. His answer, to punish her by forcing her to submit to the most degrading sex acts. But her reputation spreads and she embarks on a new life as a sex object, bound, punished and forced into an increasingly debauched lifestyle. And then there is her husband!
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Hotline to Hell by Cate Masters Hotline to Hell by Cate Masters Jan. 21, 2011 $1.99 3715 words Sample 20%
When Jeremy answers a newspaper ad offering fame and fortune, he doesn’t expect to face Satan. A gorgeous, female Satan offering the standard soul for fame deal. So tempting, Jeremy signs. But can he have it all, and his soul too?
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Cate Masters has made beautiful central Pennsylvania her home for the past 20 years, but she’ll always be a Jersey girl at heart. A lover of all great writing, she aspires to entertain and enthrall with her own stories. Most days, she can be found in her lair, concocting a magical brew of contemporary, historical, fantasy/paranormal stories with her cat Chairman Maiow and dog Lily as company. Look for her at http://catemasters.blogspot.com, Facebook, Goodreads and in strange nooks and far-flung corners of the web.
Punished Into Sex by Regan Dane Punished Into Sex by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 38349 words
It wasn’t a huge crime, just a couple of things from a shop. But the security men decided on an unusual punishment. To spare her public humiliation, they would use her as a sex slave, whenever they wanted. Submitting to blackmail is never a good idea and the arrangement forces her down the path of being a bound and abused plaything.
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Hot Torment And Naked Despair by Regan Dane Hot Torment And Naked Despair by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 26179 words
She was a normal healthy young woman with a normal healthy appetite for sex. But when she was kidnapped and abused, what her captors wanted was anything but normal or healthy. Kept bound against her will, she little realized the humiliating depth of sexual torment that would be inflicted on her. Hot, raunchy and immensely thrilling.
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Hot To Play All Night by Regan Dane Hot To Play All Night by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 30326 words
When the husband is away the wife will play. That’s the way Penny played it, she just needed some company, provided of course that it led to hot sex. Even when her husband came home he noticed she was different and their love life really took off, with nothing barred, nothing ruled taboo.
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Bound Porn Slave by Regan Dane Bound Porn Slave by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 34780 words
Pretty eighteen year old Megan finds work in the porn film industry. With her looks and her love of sex she thinks she has them where she wants them. Until she finds that her insatiable desire for sex renders her the helpless slave of whatever they want to do to her. It is then that she discovers they own her. Is that really a problem, though? Megan is not sure.
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Bound and Tormented by Regan Dane Bound and Tormented by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 35382 words
Kidnapped during a robbery, Sarah is subjected to a terrifying experience at the hands of her captors. Her terror only worsens when she becomes the target of their abuse, forced to perform the most degrading acts for their pleasure. Strangely, she finds that not all of it is quite so bad, she even comes to.
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Bound And Enslaved by Regan Dane Bound And Enslaved by Regan Dane Jan. 21, 2011 $2.99 32224 words
Sex for the young couple wasn’t all it should be, especially for Dave, who decided to try bondage as a way of bringing some excitement to their sex lives. Even his wife finds through her humiliating bondage that something wild is happening to their married life. Until her husband takes it a step further and widens their circle of bondage friends.
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Bouncey the Elf Meets a Wizard by Brian Leo Lee Bouncey the Elf Meets a Wizard by Brian Leo Lee Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 1593 words Sample 20%
Bouncey the Elf's habit of getting lost in the forest leads him to a wizards cave. He sees the wizard making a spell. Trying to hide, Bouncey is spotted by the wizard.....
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The author was born in Manchester. On leaving school, a period in accountancy was followed by a teaching career in Primary Education. Several years of telling his own stories to his two, then young children, when on camping holidays, led to the development of his many story characters, especially Bouncey the Elf. Now retired, living in South Yorkshire, he is trying to encourage more young readers through the medium of his eBook stories. New book 'Trimefirst' written under pen name, Brian Leon Lee
Apocrypha Sequence: Divinity by Shane Jiraiya Cummings Apocrypha Sequence: Divinity by Shane Jiraiya Cummings Jan. 21, 2011 $1.99 12526 words Sample 20%
Suffer the capriciousness of the gods ... Imagine the story of Moses from the perspective of an Egyptian commander who has lost everything to the ten deadly plagues. Can solace be obtained from a religious manifestation that appears only to mock? And in a world of shifting moral values, who is to say the Antichrist isn't just a decent guy dealing with his own issues?
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Shane Jiraiya Cummings lives in Perth, Western Australia. He has been acknowledged as "one of Australia's leading voices in dark fantasy", had more than seventy short stories published in Australia, USA, and Europe, and his work has been translated in Spanish, French, and Polish. Shane has won two Ditmar Awards, and he has been nominated for more than twenty other major awards including Spain's Premios Ignotus. Shane is an Active Member of the Horror Writers Association and former Vice President of the Australian Horror Writers Association. When he is not writing, Shane is an editor and journalist by day and a sword fighting instructor by night. In his youth, Shane was trained in the deadly arts of the ninja, and the name Jiraiya (lit. "Young Thunder", after the legendary ninja Jiraiya) was bestowed upon him by his sensei.
As Easy As That by Mary O Sullivan As Easy As That by Mary O Sullivan Jan. 21, 2011 $1.99 126154 words Sample 50%
Kate Lucas is PA to Richard Gordon ,a leading trial lawyer.Richard retires very suddenly leaving many unanswered questions behind.Kate discovers he had woven a web of deceit stretching from Ireland to Budapest.As she and her new boss , Martin Burke, follow the trail ,Kate no longer knows who to trust.
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The Early Years I was born in Limerick city in Ireland. When I was two years old my parents moved to the seaside town of Crosshaven in Co. Cork. Skirting as it does the expanse of Cork Harbour, Crosshaven was a magic place in which to grow up. Teeming rock pools, towering cliffs and sandy coves instilled in me a life-long love of nature. Flotsam and jetsam thrown up by winter storms stirred my imagination. Where had that one shoe come from? The bottle , the piece of timber , the shard of blue glass? I began to imagine the stories behind the sorry dross abandoned by angry winter seas. The In Between Bit I worked as a Laboratory Technician. My hobby, my passion, was writing. Busy with my family and job , I grabbed some moments here and there to write poetry and short stories. I also wrote a general interest column in a local newspaper. My two sons, as children do, grew up and finding that there were less demands on my time ,I joined a creative writing class. It was then , with the encouragement of tutor Vincent McDonald , that the idea of writing a novel took shape. I began to expand on a short story I had written some years previously . It was a shock to discover that enthusiasm and imagination are not enough. For the first time I learned that writing can be very hard work! And now --- I have five published novels and a sixth due out early 2011. I write full time now. It is a demanding way of life but one so full of challenge and fulfillment that I cannot imagine a better way to spend my days. No more clock watching! The hours just speed past as I write - and re-write , always in the hope that people will enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoy writing them.