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The Ducks of Doom, Volume 5 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 5 by Robert Smith Jan. 18, 2009 Free! 72825 words Read a sample
Hank and the Camels of the Negevs attempt to invade the Canaanite city of Bucket by hiding in a giant haggis. Allura is abducted by guardian aliens. Edwardian falls in love with a diesel air horn.
How I Speak to You by christopher viau How I Speak to You by christopher viau Jan. 18, 2009 $2.00 2234 words Sample 10%
How I Speak to You is a book of poems that I wrote how look at world throw the eyes of someone have cerebral palsy. I love to write poetry. I hope to change your views of people with disabilities by reading this book.
Choosing Sides by Frank F. Atanacio Choosing Sides by Frank F. Atanacio Jan. 19, 2009 $3.95 5207 words Sample 25%
Mother’s tears, father’s fears, twice she ran away, always talking, so many angry words, but there was nothing to say. A Pick-up truck slowed on the road, just behind her. It was after mid-night, her options were thin, his tone almost flippant, as he demanded her to get in, with a stare so ice cold, the pick-up truck was hissing, and she did as she was told now see her Missing!
A Candle Burned by Jerry Guibor A Candle Burned by Jerry Guibor Jan. 19, 2009 $16.00 52955 words Sample 50%
For "A Candle Burned," Jerry Guibor interviewed friends of his who were born into Soviet oppression and survived those terrible times to find out there is a living God who loves them. Others stubbornly cling to their atheistic upbringings. Nevertheless, their stories are just as compelling.
the Ducks of Doom, Volume 6 by Robert Smith the Ducks of Doom, Volume 6 by Robert Smith Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 18907 words Read a sample
The Camels of the Negev struggle to free their fleet of mud-brick ships from a UFO, while the Egyptians launch their StarCows defense. Allura, in the grips of the Manchurian Canard Personality, shops for rutabagas and kumquats. Freddy Manichean Heresy blows up a haggis and destroys a neighborhood. An evil villain steals Toronto's weather while everyone is busy watching the hockey wars.
The Owner's Manual for Allergy Sufferers by Bruce Kaler M.D. The Owner's Manual for Allergy Sufferers by Bruce Kaler M.D. Jan. 19, 2009 $0.99 3333 words Sample 10%
The Owner’s Manual for Allergy Sufferers is intended as a primer for people who struggle with allergy issues. It explains in easy to understand terms how to recognize common triggers, understand treatments, affordability, symptom specific choices, and tips for managing and preventing allergies whether you have a stuffy nose, rashes or asthma.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 7 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 7 by Robert Smith Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 60004 words Read a sample
Sweet Gas and Glazed Buns find themselves trapped in Arthur's carnival, which is being transported aboard a Zeppelin to the University of Strange Thoughts. Arthur's experiments with bakes beans accidentally launch a hippo into near space. The crater it makes upon landing reveals a mysterious object.
The Wind Room by Denny Magic The Wind Room by Denny Magic Jan. 19, 2009 $1.52 15825 words Sample 50%
Mort Tyler drifts in space. Sleeping peacefully in suspended animation, maintained by his on-board computers. A traveler from the late twenty first century, on a journey from, Earth. Scientists have sent him to DS-14, a planet that has an environment, which they know will support human life. But Tyler has a secret, one that the planet Earth hopes will vanish with him.
The Fires of Fall by Denny Magic The Fires of Fall by Denny Magic Jan. 19, 2009 $1.52 24820 words Sample 25%
Paul Regis has everything. A wonderful wife, a beautiful home, a thriving law practice and a sinister past, that's beginning to haunt his every move. Is it possible he may have caused the deaths of hundreds of people? He wasn't even alive! Could all of this be an illusion? And if it is . . . Then why was someone trying to kill him ? Only Doctor Shay can unlock the secrets of Paul's mind.
The Tazie Effect by Heather Whittaker The Tazie Effect by Heather Whittaker Jan. 20, 2009 $5.95 12442 words Sample 25%
The Tazie Effect is the story of Taz, a 6-lb Miniature Pinscher whose blind and that's only one of the challenges she's faced in her life. Heather Whittaker takes Taz's life and relates it to 10 Leadership Principles essential to the success of all new Managers and Leaders. Animal Lover or Leader, you'll be inspired by Taz.
Regent by Amanda Shepherd Regent by Amanda Shepherd Jan. 21, 2009 Free! 15582 words Read a sample
Tegan journeys on a search for her missing son and husband. What she encounters is beyond words. Where are all the young people and families?Why has this town the appearance of a 1960's tourist brochure and where is her son? As Tegan deicides to stay the night in Regency hotel, she finds it impossible to leave. Follow Tegan on her thrilling and suspense filled entrapment in REGENT.
Resonance by AJ Scudiere Resonance by AJ Scudiere Jan. 21, 2009 $5.99 159462 words Sample 50%
This suspense/thriller novel follows four scientists as they realize that the magnetic poles are shifting places. Animals are mutating, people are dying, and the world as we know it will never be the same.
Vengeance by AJ Scudiere Vengeance by AJ Scudiere Jan. 21, 2009 $5.99 153559 words Sample 50%
How would you react if the mafia took out your entire family? Cynthia Beller came up fighting. Years of training have made her the mafia's worst nightmare, but there is another who is out for Vengeance too and an FBI agent close on her heals. Find out what is "right" and what is "justified" in AJ Scudiere's VENGEANCE.
Only The Impassioned by H. C. Turk Only The Impassioned by H. C. Turk Jan. 21, 2009 $2.99 85297 words Sample 20%
Near the end of World War II, an American soldier in Germany is mortally wounded. In his final moment, he experiences the glory of a beautiful life, if only in his dreams.
Resurrection Flowers by H. C. Turk Resurrection Flowers by H. C. Turk Jan. 21, 2009 $2.99 86686 words Sample 20%
A construction worker named Rod Hill is killed only to be found alive the next day. Doctors consider his revival miraculous. He becomes famous as the Resurrected Man, traveling the world to discover the truth of his return from the dead. Rod is accompanied by Aeva Tbolski, a priestess whose job is to analyze his spirit. If she finds him either ghost or demon, Aeva will return him to the afterlife.
Black Body by H. C. Turk Black Body by H. C. Turk Jan. 21, 2009 $2.99 243535 words Sample 20%
BLACK BODY is a sweeping tale of good and evil, and the captivating woman intimately acquainted with both. Set in 18th-century England, the story is told in the form of testimony given by the white witch, Alba, who must reveal all the secrets of her race or be burned. Both literary fiction and convincing fantasy, BLACK BODY is as compelling as magic, as touching as a daughter's love.
Benoit (The Play) by Eugene Docena Benoit (The Play) by Eugene Docena Jan. 22, 2009 $0.99 0 words Sample 10%
A poor little violinist and her living Marionette earn their chance to perform in a high-class concert in 18th century Paris! Their talent raises an applause, but when meeting their audience turns bad, a sad girl with a violin of alchemy turns for the worst. Celebrating the magic of SteamPunk comes a thriller of what lies beyond civil reasoning and mysterious mechanics.
The Effective Controller in the 21st Century by Yanyong Thammatucharee The Effective Controller in the 21st Century by Yanyong Thammatucharee Jan. 22, 2009 $8.00 79498 words Sample 55%
In this groundbreaking book, Yanyong introduces long-term based management strategies to help businesses to achieve long lasting successes from an accounting perspective.
Dads, Daughters and Motorcycles by Peter Hobday Dads, Daughters and Motorcycles by Peter Hobday Jan. 23, 2009 Free! 965 words Read a sample
An aging biker-dad is terrified to hear that his teenage daughter has started to date a boy with a motorcycle. Does he allow her to repeat his idiotic, youthful craziness or does he put his foot down to keep her in a safety cocoon?
The Magi of Futurity by Judy Mezen The Magi of Futurity by Judy Mezen Jan. 23, 2009 $4.00 42357 words Sample 25%
Part one introduces 14-yr-old Anita growing up in a rural setting during the depression era. By repeating a simple prayer, Anita opens a line of communication to a future aspect of her soul group. During Christmas time 1932, Anita’s consciousness is expanded to help her learn the secrets to living a happy life. Part two rejoins Anita as a 33-yr-old woman once more seeking her elusive happiness.
Fighting the Waves by M.I. Krupenich Fighting the Waves by M.I. Krupenich Jan. 24, 2009 $1.00 337 words Sample 30%
Thoughts of a betrayed woman as she struggles to cope with her new reality...
Alius Dies by Emed Malpom Alius Dies by Emed Malpom Jan. 24, 2009 Free! 181 words Read a sample
This is a short poem about life in the trenches for a soldier fighting in World War One. It is inspired by the works of Siegfried Sassoon.
Absence of Faith by Anthony S. Policastro Absence of Faith by Anthony S. Policastro Jan. 24, 2009 $0.99 107736 words Sample 50%
When residents in a highly-religious small town have horrible near-death experiences and wake up with burnt skin, they believe they went to hell and that God has abandoned them. Matters get worse when a local Satanic cult emerges and wins over many residents. Will Chantress be able to stop Kyle, the antichrist, from destroying the world's religions?
The Third Peregrination by Edward C. Patterson The Third Peregrination by Edward C. Patterson Jan. 25, 2009 $2.99 254919 words Sample 20%
The Jade Owl Legacy Series: Book 2: The world is on the brink, now that the relics flow together again. The new China Hands should have left the Jade Owl in the tomb, to fester silently for another age, but they didn’t. Now there is a tapping in the basement and a flowering of new relics, all seeking to move Curator-General Rowden Gray and his crew into the field again.
The Prostitutes of Post Office Street by Frank F. Carden The Prostitutes of Post Office Street by Frank F. Carden Jan. 25, 2009 $2.99 38196 words Sample 20%
The Prostitutes of Post Office Street drops readers into the red-light district of Galveston, where crooked cops and down-on-their-luck prostitutes dwell. Yet, in this seedy part of town, Frank F. Carden paints a picture of hope as his characters seek to rise above the pain of their broken hearts and misplaced passions, and break free from the ruts that their lives have fallen into.
Bodywearers by Connie Colwell Miller Bodywearers by Connie Colwell Miller Jan. 25, 2009 $1.99 7163 words Sample 30%
Whether Connie Colwell Miller writes of a red-tailed hawk hunting for mice or a lover’s underwear crumpled on the floor, her voice is filled with a revealing breathe of candor. The poems in Bodywearers draw our attention to the small details in nature and of the body, often showing us beauty where we may not have expected it.
Well Deserved by Michael Loyd Gray Well Deserved by Michael Loyd Gray Jan. 25, 2009 $2.99 65088 words Sample 20%
In a narrative with all the clarity and determination of a prophecy, Michael Loyd Gray's Well Deserved chronicles the struggles of four people as they come to the stark realization that their paths are not solitary, but entwined, and their very lives hinge on one shared moment.
Tourists by Steve Wheeler Tourists by Steve Wheeler Jan. 25, 2009 $4.99 55016 words Sample 15%
Tourists is a satire describing the situation created when the CIA wants to build a secret air strip in the bush north of Ottawa. A lobbyist is recruited to get the deal done. The plan is threatened by publicity generated by the Taylor brothers whose land is to be expropriated. The situation is complicated by clandestine meetings held in a van driven on the Rideau Canal during Winterlude.
Pacific by Scott R. Welaert Pacific by Scott R. Welaert Jan. 25, 2009 $1.99 9329 words Sample 30%
Pacific is a poetic mix of Rent and Romeo and Juliet, where two star-crossed lovers, David and Marti, set out to fulfill their dying wish: see the Pacific Ocean. In his poetry collection, Scott R. Welvaert chronicles the pair's journey through the Black Hills, past Devil’s Tower, and to Cannon Beach. Before reaching their destination, they must first accept their fates and the past mistakes.
Sweet by Dave Morrison Sweet by Dave Morrison Jan. 25, 2009 You set the price! 11305 words Sample 50%
Hailed as 'A hearty weed in the garden of American poetry' Dave Morrison's work has been widely published in literary magazines and anthologies, and regularly featured on the Have Poems Will Travel radio program. Morrison describes his world with a photographer's eye and a pickpocket's touch, delivering poems packed with mischief, heartache and bruised optimism.
The Art of Loving an Addict by Carol Northfield The Art of Loving an Addict by Carol Northfield Jan. 25, 2009 $2.99 7326 words Sample 50%
It has been said that addiction is a victimless crime, but those who love people who are addicted to one substance or another know better. Not only are addicts victims of their disease, but the lives of those of us who love them are deeply affected, too. If you know-or suspect-you love an addict, this story is written for you, an account of what worked for me, some of which might work for you.
Born Again A Novel by Harold Seymour Born Again A Novel by Harold Seymour Jan. 25, 2009 $4.00 40291 words Sample 50%
Born Again is a humorous novel emphasizing not the technology of the future, but rather the foibles of the human mind. A cultural anthropologist finds himself trapped in a battle over the future of Western civilization. His work in the "holy land" of Roswell proving fruitless, he finds himself overwhelmed by UFO mythology, artificial intelligence experts and, perhaps, the second coming...
I Want a Dragon by Vanessa Canevaro I Want a Dragon by Vanessa Canevaro Jan. 25, 2009 $2.00 1534 words Sample 30%
What do you buy the girl who has everything? Everything but a dragon? Robbie Baker has been invited to the 7th birthday bash for Marcy May, the richest and rudest girl in town. In this humorous story, Robbie goes to unusual lengths to give Marcy May the perfect birthday gift. Full of amusing illustrations, I Want a Dragon magically excites your imagination and conjures its way into your heart.
Nowhere Special by M.I. Krupenich Nowhere Special by M.I. Krupenich Jan. 26, 2009 $2.99 2103 words Sample 40%
Fleeing heartache and disappointment, a young sophisticated woman returns to her rural home town and learns some new life lessons.
Babysitting the Baumgartners (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Coming of Age Tale) by Selena Kitt Babysitting the Baumgartners (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Coming of Age Tale) by Selena Kitt Jan. 26, 2009 $6.99 52183 words Sample 15%
Ronnie has been babysitting for the Baumgartners since she was fifteen and is now just another member of the family. Now a college freshman, Ronnie jumps at the chance to work on her tan in the Florida Keys under the pretense of babysitting the kids. But Ronnie isn’t the only one with ulterior motives, and she discovers the Baumgartners have wayward plans for their young babysitter...
Under Mr. Nolan's Bed (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Romance) by Selena Kitt Under Mr. Nolan's Bed (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Romance) by Selena Kitt Jan. 26, 2009 $4.99 58193 words Sample 15%
Leah and Erica have been friends and have gone to the same Catholic school forever. When the girls find something naughty under Erica’s dad’s bed, their strict, repressive upbringing makes it all the more exciting as they begin their sexual experimentation. Leah’s exploration presses deeper, and eventually she finds herself torn between her best friend and her best friend’s father
Bluebeard's Wife (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Tale) by Selena Kitt Bluebeard's Wife (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Tale) by Selena Kitt Jan. 26, 2009 $5.99 34256 words Sample 15%
Tara’s husband has never shared a fantasy with her, or even masturbated that she knows of. However, this curious wife discovers a phone bill full of phone calls to sex lines and realizes her husband has been living a double life! Instead of getting mad, Tara’s curiosity leads her to begin listening in on John’s steamy conversations in hopes of finding out what he really wants in the bedroom.
Naughty Bits (An Erotic / Erotica Tale) by Selena Kitt Naughty Bits (An Erotic / Erotica Tale) by Selena Kitt Jan. 26, 2009 $4.99 48695 words Sample 15%
David has been brightening up his gray England days with the porn collection hidden in his parents’ shed, but when he finds that his older sister, Dawn has discovered his magazine collection, things really begin to heat up. Distracted David finds himself increasingly tempted by his seductive older sister, who makes it very clear what she wants…
The Sybian Club (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Tale) by Selena Kitt The Sybian Club (An Erotic / Erotica Menage Tale) by Selena Kitt Jan. 26, 2009 $5.99 36820 words Sample 15%
Tasha convinces her husband, Max, to buy her a Sybian, but he only agrees if she can come up with a business plan to pay for it. Determined to keep her promise, she creates The Sybian Club and begins bringing women to the basement room set up just for her new toy. It becomes so popular, she has to enlist the help of new friend, Ashley, to keep up with the demand...
Back to the Garden (An Erotic Anthology) by Selena Kitt Back to the Garden (An Erotic Anthology) by Selena Kitt Jan. 26, 2009 $4.99 35182 words Sample 15%
Discover the deliciously taboo lure of an incestuous siren call with four stories bundled into a wickedly hot anthology that’s determined to keep it all in the family! Stories include: Lassoing the Moon, Garden of Eden, Man of the House and Lost Souls
Origin Scroll (Targa Trilogy #1) by Richard S. Tuttle Origin Scroll (Targa Trilogy #1) by Richard S. Tuttle Jan. 26, 2009 $5.99 84328 words Sample 50%
Alexander is an apprentice lumberman, a 15 year old who is forced to take the lead when his village is attacked by a pack of vicious beasts. But darker things lurk in the lands of Targa, an evil questing for an artifact that will shake the very Universe. Alex, and two more unknown youths, Oscar and Jenneva, are the only ones who can prevent the end of their universe... they just don't know it yet.
The Great Ice Cream Summer by Kim Owen Smith The Great Ice Cream Summer by Kim Owen Smith Jan. 26, 2009 $0.99 1833 words Sample 20%
A short story on one special childhood summer.
The Good War by Kim Owen Smith The Good War by Kim Owen Smith Jan. 26, 2009 $0.99 3260 words Sample 20%
A short story set on one Bright and Dark morning in 1945.
Dark Quest (Targa Trilogy #2) by Richard S. Tuttle Dark Quest (Targa Trilogy #2) by Richard S. Tuttle Jan. 26, 2009 $5.99 90991 words Sample 50%
The world is in peril again as Mordac, Sarac's assistant gathers the forces of evil to free Sarac from his imprisonment. Mordac calls for a gathering of Black Devils and instructs them to obtain every book ever written. Plans to cause havoc and destruction are also undertaken to soften the world's armies in preparation of Sarac's return.
Ancient Prophecy (Targa Trilogy #3) by Richard S. Tuttle Ancient Prophecy (Targa Trilogy #3) by Richard S. Tuttle Jan. 26, 2009 $5.99 91098 words Sample 50%
Ages ago, elves and dwarves unknowingly migrated between Universes via a Junction. Jenneva and Egam believe they have found a Junction and plan a trip with Alexander to test the theory and investigate the origins of the elves and dwarves. Trouble begins at the very start of the journey as Egam falters going through the Junction, awakening an old nemesis, the evil demon, Alutar.
Hysteria by Eva Gale Hysteria by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009 Free! 9098 words Read a sample
England, 1860, and by her mother’s orders Constance is in treatment for Hysteria. She never complains. Until a new doctor takes over and threatens the only pleasure she knows in life. 18 and over please.
101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale 101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009 Free! 5945 words Read a sample
On the hottest day of the summer Kathy Robert's airconditoner breaks at her barber shop, Great Headz, and she still has one more customer. It's hot and sticky, but he's not going anywhere. And he wants more than a trim.
Starving Artist (An Erotic / Erotica Tale) by Selena Kitt Starving Artist (An Erotic / Erotica Tale) by Selena Kitt Jan. 27, 2009 $2.99 11102 words Sample 15%
Ellie is living the life of a starving artist in a small apartment in Detroit, but more dangerous than her surroundings are the men to whom she pays rent. Denied help by her prosecutor father, who believes his daughter is wasting her life , Ellie finds herself in a precarious position. However, a strange twist of fate gives Ellie a chance at revenge. Will she take it?
On Cherry Hill (An Erotic / Erotica Paranormal Tale) by Selena Kitt On Cherry Hill (An Erotic / Erotica Paranormal Tale) by Selena Kitt Jan. 27, 2009 $2.99 6781 words Sample 15%
Midwife Anne gets pulled over in the middle of the night on Cherry Hill Road. She’s on her way to a birth, but her urgency doesn’t sway the unsympathetic officer. When the cop discovers something suspicious on Anne’s driving record and insists she get out of the car, she knows she’s in real trouble. When he cuffs her and bends her over the hood, things go beyond trouble…
Escaping Fate (An Erotic / Erotica Tale of Fairies) by Selena Kitt Escaping Fate (An Erotic / Erotica Tale of Fairies) by Selena Kitt Jan. 27, 2009 $4.99 17085 words Sample 15%
Sam is a fairy of fate with an unusual interest in human behavior - most notably S-E-X. When Sam's job leads her into the path of a handsome man who rocks her world, Sams interest becomes obsession. Alex reminds her that fairies get one Christmas wish – will Sam consider using hers to become human to experience one night of bliss?