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(Just like) El Cid's Bloomers by Tim Roux (Just like) El Cid's Bloomers by Tim Roux March 23, 2011 $0.99 40183 words Sample 10%
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Born near Hull in the UK in 1954, Tim Roux was called to the Bar as a lawyer before working for over 20 years in business strategy and strategic brand marketing for a major multinational corporation. With degrees in both law and social sciences/psychology, and having worked as a volunteer for Amnesty International for several years, he is fascinated by the complex issues surrounding personal rights (human, civil and animal), and much of his writing is centred on these themes.
(M)other: Why I'm not kidding by Phiona Stanley (M)other: Why I'm not kidding by Phiona Stanley April 15, 2012 Free! 10878 words Read a sample
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Mostly I write about travel. Sometimes I write about stuff that isn't travel, like clutter, or identity, or being childfree. But mostly it's travel stuff. By day, I'm an academic. This means I spend time thinking, writing, and talking about language learning, transnationalism, critical theory, ethnography, positionality, grounded theory, teacher education, and a few other bits and bobs. But then when I come home I write fun stuff - like the stuff that's on here - and it's not academic, not at all. Instead, it's mostly about travel (did I mention that?) But I do use a few big words every now and again, just to keep you on your tippy toes. You can thank me later.
(Mark Twain Style Novel) Toe Tags & TNT by Rolland Love (Mark Twain Style Novel) Toe Tags & TNT by Rolland Love July 11, 2010 $4.99 81068 words Sample 50%
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Reviews: The OZARK MOUNTAINS Stories Series is Enjoyed by ALL Ages. “Rolland Love’s deep-rooted passion for the Ozark Mountains has transfigured into a series of FANTASTIC Adventures Huck and Tom could have only dreamed of and his writing style has been compared to MARK TWAIN.” Amazon.Com—Featured Author Review "To understand Overland Park author and storyteller Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star “Rolland Love is a master storyteller. His Ozark stories always end well and leave the reader with a sense of well-being. His MARK TWAIN style of writing is enjoyed by all ages.” Judith Bader Jones, author of Delta Pearls and Moonflowers on the Fence. “I have read a number of Rolland Love’s stories set in the Ozark Mountains and they are all nostalgic, and entertaining. I would recommend his writings to parents who want to show their children the pure joy of living experienced by kids growing up in a simpler place and time". Dave Hargis (Columbia, MO USA) Vantage Point Productions LLC ☂ https://profiles.google.com/sunnybiscuitdog
(Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains BLUE HOLE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love (Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains BLUE HOLE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love July 11, 2010 $2.99 53269 words Sample 30%
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Reviews: The OZARK MOUNTAINS Stories Series is Enjoyed by ALL Ages. “Rolland Love’s deep-rooted passion for the Ozark Mountains has transfigured into a series of FANTASTIC Adventures Huck and Tom could have only dreamed of and his writing style has been compared to MARK TWAIN.” Amazon.Com—Featured Author Review "To understand Overland Park author and storyteller Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star “Rolland Love is a master storyteller. His Ozark stories always end well and leave the reader with a sense of well-being. His MARK TWAIN style of writing is enjoyed by all ages.” Judith Bader Jones, author of Delta Pearls and Moonflowers on the Fence. “I have read a number of Rolland Love’s stories set in the Ozark Mountains and they are all nostalgic, and entertaining. I would recommend his writings to parents who want to show their children the pure joy of living experienced by kids growing up in a simpler place and time". Dave Hargis (Columbia, MO USA) Vantage Point Productions LLC ☂ https://profiles.google.com/sunnybiscuitdog
(Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains RIVER'S EDGE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love (Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains RIVER'S EDGE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love July 11, 2010 $2.99 78249 words Sample 50%
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Reviews: The OZARK MOUNTAINS Stories Series is Enjoyed by ALL Ages. “Rolland Love’s deep-rooted passion for the Ozark Mountains has transfigured into a series of FANTASTIC Adventures Huck and Tom could have only dreamed of and his writing style has been compared to MARK TWAIN.” Amazon.Com—Featured Author Review "To understand Overland Park author and storyteller Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star “Rolland Love is a master storyteller. His Ozark stories always end well and leave the reader with a sense of well-being. His MARK TWAIN style of writing is enjoyed by all ages.” Judith Bader Jones, author of Delta Pearls and Moonflowers on the Fence. “I have read a number of Rolland Love’s stories set in the Ozark Mountains and they are all nostalgic, and entertaining. I would recommend his writings to parents who want to show their children the pure joy of living experienced by kids growing up in a simpler place and time". Dave Hargis (Columbia, MO USA) Vantage Point Productions LLC ☂ https://profiles.google.com/sunnybiscuitdog
(Mostly) CLEAN JOKES for any occasion by Alexander Margolin (Mostly) CLEAN JOKES for any occasion by Alexander Margolin Sep. 25, 2011 $1.99 7641 words Sample 15%
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(Neo) Revolutionary Messages by Duane Gundrum (Neo) Revolutionary Messages by Duane Gundrum March 23, 2011 $4.99 31582 words Sample 20%
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Duane Gundrum is the author of numerous novels, short stories and articles. His first published book was Innocent Until Proven Guilty, a mystery/suspense novel taking place in the corporate world of Los Angeles. His second book was Thompson's Bounty, a science fiction adventure involving a Coast Guard cutter that is pulled back in time to encounter a rivalry between a swashbuckling pirate and his former commander, an English admiral who will stop at nothing to bring him to justice. Duane currently works in the health care field, creating and maintaining web content for a large hospital system.
(Nous) Stage by Konstantin Boyandin (Nous) Stage by Konstantin Boyandin Jan. 29, 2012 $1.29 77094 words Sample 20%
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(poe)Try by Rebeka Renae (poe)Try by Rebeka Renae April 18, 2012 $2.99 2660 words Sample 15%
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An abundance of hair, ink, and wordplay. Rebeka has been interested in writing, drawing, painting, and photography for 10 years. She is currently working on a fantasy novel as well as her poetry collection. She intends continue her artistic endeavors until she can no longer move her hands.
(possibly) The Best (golf) Vacation Ever by James C. Coomer (possibly) The Best (golf) Vacation Ever by James C. Coomer June 17, 2011 $5.99 62767 words Sample 20%
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James C. Coomer was born in Evansville, Indiana and holds a Ph.D in Political Science from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He has held university administration positions of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean, College of Arts Sciences, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Curriculum and Research. He has served on the staff of the Mayor of a large metropolitan city and on the staff of a U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. Dr. Coomer is the author or editor of four books, numerous professional articles, and over 100 newspaper and magazine articles. After a career of teaching and writing about political science, he now devotes his writing efforts to poetry and short stories. His short story, “Destiny,” was voted Best Fictional Short Story by the Gulf Coast Writers Association, in 1991. He presently lives and writes in Norcross, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.
(R)evolution by Greg Mertz (R)evolution by Greg Mertz March 18, 2012 $6.99 39960 words Sample 20%
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Greg Mertz is a biologist who lives in Massachusetts.
(Re)MAKING LOVE: a sex after sixty story by Mary L. Tabor (Re)MAKING LOVE: a sex after sixty story by Mary L. Tabor July 13, 2011 $7.99 59527 words Sample 20%
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Mary L. Tabor is the author of The Woman Who Never Cooked, which won Mid-List Press’s First Series Award and was published when she was 60. Her short stories have won numerous literary awards. Her experience spans the worlds of journalism, business, education, fiction and memoir writing. She was a high school English teacher who joined the business world, leaving her corporate job when she was 50 to earn an MFA degree. She teaches at George Washington University, works with less-privileged populations at the D.C. library on how to get started writing, and is a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. She lives in the Penn Quarter in downtown D.C.
(technically) DEAD by Naomi Kramer (technically) DEAD by Naomi Kramer Oct. 29, 2010 $0.99 9803 words Sample 30%
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Naomi Kramer is an Australian author living in Ipswich, Queensland. She's addicted to coffee, dyes her hair odd colours, and looks a little like a corporate hippy on weekdays. She loves the beach, and her dream is to own a world-class barista.
(The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala (The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala Aug. 24, 2010 Free! 1777 words Read a sample
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15 year old Boy Queen Poet. Crowned on May 17, 2010 (when I published my first eBook) Website: http://GermanAlcala.Tk "If... Liberace ate Lil Kim (circa 1996-2008) and then made a baby with Shakira after she had drunk Edgar Allan Poe's ashes you would pretty much get my clone... or the true story of my creation!!!" Twitter: @GermanAlcala And On The Eighth Day (The Free Digital Album)is now out at my website! And On The Eighth Day & the Special Edition are out everywhere! -German Alcala
(The Secret to) Her Beautiful Hair by Rexamoris (The Secret to) Her Beautiful Hair by Rexamoris Jan. 10, 2012 $0.99 3209 words Sample 20%
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(There's) No Place like Home by Anthony Matos (There's) No Place like Home by Anthony Matos April 05, 2011 $1.99 52187 words Sample 35%
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I'm Anthony Matos. I'm 30 years old and from Western Massachusetts. I finished my first book in 4 months and want nothing more than to keep writing stories I find interesting.
(W)hole by Ruth Madison (W)hole by Ruth Madison June 19, 2011 $4.99 62581 words Sample 30%
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There isn’t enough fiction out there with characters who have disabilities. Ruth Madison aims to fix that. After years of combing through the dusty back shelves of libraries looking for her elusive, imperfect hero, she started writing her own. Ruth’s romantic tales are full of wounded heroes: men physically challenged by life, but not defeated. These men overcome the difficulties of amputation, paralysis, or cerebral palsy to find acceptance, happiness, and heroines who love them exactly as they are.
(WASP) Wisconsin Advanced State Patrol by Dale De Coster (WASP) Wisconsin Advanced State Patrol by Dale De Coster April 29, 2011 $0.99 25965 words Sample 15%
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*17* Highly-Guarded Strategies to Close Every Sale Guaranteed Plus How to Combat the Fear of Closing by John Di Lemme *17* Highly-Guarded Strategies to Close Every Sale Guaranteed Plus How to Combat the Fear of Closing by John Di Lemme April 30, 2012 $6.97 11496 words Sample 5%
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In September 2001, John Di Lemme founded Di Lemme Development Group, Inc., a company known worldwide for its role in expanding the personal development industry. As president and CEO, John strives for excellence in every area of his business and believes that you must surround yourself with a like-minded team in order to stay on top of your game and win. In addition to building a successful company, John has changed lives around the globe as an International Motivational Speaker that has spoken in over five hundred venues. Over the past eleven years, he has shared the stage with the best of the best including Jim Rohn, Dr. John Maxwell, Rich Devos, Dennis Waitley, and Les Brown only to name a few. John was also featured on Zig Ziglar's webcast. This is truly an amazing feat for someone that was clinically diagnosed as a stutterer at a very young age and told that he would never speak fluently. John truly believes that everyone needs personal development to reach their full potential in life, and his determination to reach all forms of media with his motivational messages has catapulted his career. John has produced over 400 Motivational Marketing products and is an accomplished author of eleven books including his latest best-selling book, "7 Principles to Live a Champion Life." John has also featured on many television programs and interviewed countless times. As a multi-million dollar entrepreneur, John is one of the most highly sought after strategic business coaches in the world. John's passion is to teach others how to live a champion life despite the label that society has placed on them. Through his Life Style Freedom Club Membership, books, audio/video materials, sold-out live seminars, numerous television interviews, intensive '2' Day LIVE LifeStyle Freedom Club Member Only MasterMind Events, websites, podcasts and weekly tele-classes, John has made success a reality for thousands worldwide.
*47* Must Use Words in Every Piece of Marketing that You Do for Your Business by John Di Lemme *47* Must Use Words in Every Piece of Marketing that You Do for Your Business by John Di Lemme May 13, 2012 $4.97 4432 words
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In September 2001, John Di Lemme founded Di Lemme Development Group, Inc., a company known worldwide for its role in expanding the personal development industry. As president and CEO, John strives for excellence in every area of his business and believes that you must surround yourself with a like-minded team in order to stay on top of your game and win. In addition to building a successful company, John has changed lives around the globe as an International Motivational Speaker that has spoken in over five hundred venues. Over the past eleven years, he has shared the stage with the best of the best including Jim Rohn, Dr. John Maxwell, Rich Devos, Dennis Waitley, and Les Brown only to name a few. John was also featured on Zig Ziglar's webcast. This is truly an amazing feat for someone that was clinically diagnosed as a stutterer at a very young age and told that he would never speak fluently. John truly believes that everyone needs personal development to reach their full potential in life, and his determination to reach all forms of media with his motivational messages has catapulted his career. John has produced over 400 Motivational Marketing products and is an accomplished author of eleven books including his latest best-selling book, "7 Principles to Live a Champion Life." John has also featured on many television programs and interviewed countless times. As a multi-million dollar entrepreneur, John is one of the most highly sought after strategic business coaches in the world. John's passion is to teach others how to live a champion life despite the label that society has placed on them. Through his Life Style Freedom Club Membership, books, audio/video materials, sold-out live seminars, numerous television interviews, intensive '2' Day LIVE LifeStyle Freedom Club Member Only MasterMind Events, websites, podcasts and weekly tele-classes, John has made success a reality for thousands worldwide.
*69 by Blake Crouch *69 by Blake Crouch Nov. 20, 2010 $0.99 5524 words Sample 20%
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Blake Crouch was born near the piedmont town of Statesville, North Carolina in 1978. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 2000 with degrees in English and Creative Writing. 2004 and 2005 saw the publications of his first two novels, DESERT PLACES and LOCKED DOORS. Beginning in late 2005, and inspired by his relocation to Durango, Colorado, he researched and wrote a book set in the past and present in a remote mining town high in the San Juan Mountains. The resulting novel, ABANDON, was published by St. Martin’s Press in 2009. His next novel, SNOWBOUND, came out in June 2010. His short fiction has appeared in Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and numerous anthologies. Blake lives with his family in southwest Colorado, where he is at work on a novel with J.A. Konrath which will be the conclusion to Blake's Desert Places/Locked Doors trilogy, and the conclusion to Konrath's Jack Daniels series. STIRRED will be released late next year.
+ by David Santamaria + by David Santamaria Aug. 28, 2011 Free! 11739 words Read a sample
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I Write the Best Blog of the World.
+ One by Brian Baleno + One by Brian Baleno March 30, 2012 $8.99 74314 words Sample 15%
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+ZERO: Last Chance Listening by Greater Spirit +ZERO: Last Chance Listening by Greater Spirit Oct. 13, 2010 You set the price! 2432 words Sample 20%
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If you are more spiritual than religious, then I write for you.
-1997- A Memoir by Steve Kenny -1997- A Memoir by Steve Kenny March 02, 2012 Free! 79467 words Read a sample
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Steve Kenny was born in Chicago in 1961. He has worked as a newspaperboy, a busboy, a janitor, a machine operator, a furniture mover, a dockman, a whiskey truck driver, an OTR driver, a medi-van driver, a UPS driver, a pile driver operator, a landscaper and groundskeeper, an ironworker, a roofer, a custom area rug maker, carpetbinder and highly-rated floor installer.
-ologist at LARGE by Katrina Joyner-Belcher -ologist at LARGE by Katrina Joyner-Belcher May 30, 2011 $1.00 639 words Sample 80%
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Since the age of 14, Katrina has loved to tell stories - usually of the fantasy or science fiction variety. Her work has been read worldwide, loved by many. Although her art often bends towards the dramatic and, dare we say, cliche she is often heard to say that her sense of humor is how she makes a living. She's funny, witty, and deeply in love with Three Musketeer bars. All other bars stand without comment. She is a member of Friends of Lulu and fiercely believes in the support of writers, comic artists, and single mothers. This has nothing to do with her fitting in either of these categories, even if she does or has done so at one time in her life. If pressured, she will elaborate on her plans for global domination using nothing but some golf balls and a pink tutu. Other than that, she claims that her hair is exactly a meter long and all else would bore you.
... & weihnachtet es... by Kristian Goldmund Auman ... & weihnachtet es... by Kristian Goldmund Auman Nov. 09, 2010 Free! 9728 words Read a sample
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Schauspieler, Regisseur und Autor!
... à Brumski... by H.T.Fumiganza by L'UrbaineDesArts Editions NovelingPress ... à Brumski... by H.T.Fumiganza by L'UrbaineDesArts Editions NovelingPress Nov. 05, 2009 $4.99 69391 words Sample 20%
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L'UrbaineDesArts Editions/Noveling Press publie des romans et recueils de nouvelles d'auteurs contemporains dans la tradition littéraire française.
... not in love with Kale Eddison by Joanne McClean ... not in love with Kale Eddison by Joanne McClean March 14, 2011 $0.99 63152 words Sample 40%
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Joanne has loved writing from a young age. She loved Literature from she could read and always enjoyed the creative writing aspects in her schoolwork. Her love and passion for English and reading grew when her Literature teacher helped her explore the wide range of material available. She began working on her first novel in her spare time and completed it within a year. She has completed five novels to date: The Secret Life of Jamie Sykes ...not in love with Kale Eddison Forgotten (Sam and Cass Trilogy) Forbidden (Sam and Cass Trilogy #2) Unrequited? She is currently working on several new novels.
... Or So the Gods Said by CD Moulton ... Or So the Gods Said by CD Moulton Feb. 10, 2011 $2.99 18205 words Sample 10%
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Born in Florida, travelled the world as a rock guitarist with some big names in the late sixties, early seventies. Been everything from a high steel worker to longshoreman, from musician to bar owner, and much more. Educated in botany and genetics. Now living in paradise (Panamá!)
... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox ... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 2575 words Sample 40%
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... Therefore It Is by Leo Elsinger ... Therefore It Is by Leo Elsinger Feb. 10, 2012 Free! 1463 words Read a sample
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Read a weird story from a European writer lately? Enjoyed the rhythm and melody in the story, together with the plot and the characters? Leo Elsinger publishes for years in The Netherlands now, and selected with his agent the stories that will appeal most to the Anglo-Saxon market. Read and enjoy.
.... And There Were Cracks ... by Alice B. Frieh .... And There Were Cracks ... by Alice B. Frieh June 14, 2011 Free! 17560 words Read a sample
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...And a Pestilence of Gods... (The Twisted Earth) by Timothy Linnomme ...And a Pestilence of Gods... (The Twisted Earth) by Timothy Linnomme May 25, 2012 $6.99 157341 words Sample 15%
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Life is essentially what you make of it and I have found writing fiction is not only challenging, it can be a lot of fun (and a lot of work!) I write in an adult vein and I am neither worried about sacred cows nor do I shy away from the dark side of homo sapiens. I have worn a lot of hats over the years and I like to think each new experience has something to teach as you grow and flourish from the input. I currently live in SW Florida with a wife and two amusing cats.
...And Accept by Fern Jardín ...And Accept by Fern Jardín Oct. 31, 2011 $0.99 8676 words Sample 20%
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Fern Jardín was born in 1977 in Long Beach, CA, to native Texans and grew up wandering the United States. An avid blogger, Fern maintains vehemently that all her works are pure fiction. She now lives in a small town near a big city with her husband and their children, dog, and fish. Naturally gypsy-footed and multitasking, she spends most of her time wondering what else she could be doing and where else she could be going. Fern reads romances and can’t help but think “None of this would have been a problem if they’d just talked to each other from the beginning! This novel would have been 20 pages and had a lot less crying.” Several dozen shorts and novels later, she decided to see if communicating like adults could make for an immersive and steamy story line. Her opening short story, “…And Obey,” introduces us to a world where the key to happiness is understanding your own desires and communicating that to your partner(s). Please note that these stories are not intended as a guide and are in no way recommended to be tried at home. It is, after all, just an erotic fantasy.
...And He Can Cook! by Chef Lee ...And He Can Cook! by Chef Lee April 28, 2012 $2.99 28942 words Sample 20%
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Chef Lee has been cooking for as long as he can remember. Schooled in country cuisine by his grandmothers, and the fine art of dining on a budget by his mother, he decided to pursue his passion for food in culinary school. He later worked in a multitude of restaurants and resort kitchens, perfecting his craft. His current job as a culinary consultant has allowed him to discover a love of and natural talent for teaching others how to cook restaurant quality food at home. Chef Lee is happily married to a romance novelist whom he successfully wooed with his great food and unique sense of humor.
...And Night Falls by Tommie Lyn ...And Night Falls by Tommie Lyn May 26, 2009 $0.99 79036 words Sample 20%
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Tommie Lyn resides in the beautiful Florida panhandle with her husband of 47 years (and high school sweetheart). She spends part of each day engrossed in the lives of the characters who people her novels.
...And Obey by Fern Jardín ...And Obey by Fern Jardín Oct. 25, 2011 $0.99 8070 words Sample 20%
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Fern Jardín was born in 1977 in Long Beach, CA, to native Texans and grew up wandering the United States. An avid blogger, Fern maintains vehemently that all her works are pure fiction. She now lives in a small town near a big city with her husband and their children, dog, and fish. Naturally gypsy-footed and multitasking, she spends most of her time wondering what else she could be doing and where else she could be going. Fern reads romances and can’t help but think “None of this would have been a problem if they’d just talked to each other from the beginning! This novel would have been 20 pages and had a lot less crying.” Several dozen shorts and novels later, she decided to see if communicating like adults could make for an immersive and steamy story line. Her opening short story, “…And Obey,” introduces us to a world where the key to happiness is understanding your own desires and communicating that to your partner(s). Please note that these stories are not intended as a guide and are in no way recommended to be tried at home. It is, after all, just an erotic fantasy.
...Beware the Jabberwock, My Son by JC Andrijeski ...Beware the Jabberwock, My Son by JC Andrijeski Oct. 13, 2010 $0.99 15970 words Sample 20%
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JC Andrijeski has published novels, short stories, essays and articles. Her short fiction has appeared in several anthologies and webzines, and a children's story of hers was published in an illustrated anthology by Wonderella. She also published a graphic novel set in the world created in her Allie’s War series, and has penned the occasional screenplay. Her nonfiction articles cover subjects from graffiti art, meditation, psychology, journalism and history, and have been published in venues ranging from online arts and literary magazines to print venues such as the NY Press. She moved from NYC to San Francisco in 1997, and since then has lived or spent considerable time in India, Vancouver BC, San Francisco, Albuquerque, Portland, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, San Diego, Prague, London, Berlin, Sydney, Australia and Swinoujscie, Poland. She currently lives in McLeod Ganj, India, a location she drew on a fair bit in writing the Allie's War books. Please visit JC Andrijeski's website at: http://www.jcandrijeski.com or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/syrimne
...by Reason of Sanity - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #2 by Gene Grossman ...by Reason of Sanity - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #2 by Gene Grossman Oct. 12, 2009 $9.99 83580 words Sample 10%
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GENE GROSSMAN was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the North side neighborhood of Albany Park, where he attended Hibbard Elementary and Von Steuben High School. He pursued majors in psychology, chemistry and mathematics at Wright Junior College, Roosevelt University and Illinois Institute of Technology - all the while working his way through high school and college by playing piano in clubs on Chicago's then-famous "Rush Street." After moving to Southern California, he worked his way through law school playing piano and appeared as a musician in seven major motion pictures. While slowly building his law practice, Gene purchased a truckload of movie equipment he rented out to film production companies. Always having been interested in boating, getting divorced prompted him to buy and move onto a 45-foot Chris Craft motor yacht in Marina del Rey California,. Years later, while serving as navigator on a yacht delivery from the U.S. to Tortola, Gene wrote his first book, "Celestial Navigation for Dummies" (before the popular series of 'Dummies' books was created). He used his own production equipment to shoot a video on the subject Celestial Navigation - "Sextant Use and the Sun Noon Shot" and unintentionally started the nautical video industry in this country. Over the next few years he followed that first title up with more than 50 other educational DVD titles, all displayed on his production company's website at www.MagicLampDVDs.com. Having moved on from doing scripts for his video productions, Gene turned to writing fiction, and now spends most of his time in the marina on his new boat, where he created the 15-book series of 'Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries,' all now available both in print and as eBooks at Smashwords via www.LegalMystery.com In addition to the 15 Peter Sharp novels, Gene compiled a group of fiction and non-fiction titles that he has either written or edited for others, plus some classic stories: the publishing company he formed (www.MagicLampPress.com) now has more than 60 books in print. The Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series #1: Single Jeopardy #2: ...By Reason of Sanity #3: A Class Action #4: Conspiracy of Innocence #5: ...Until Proven Innocent #6: The Common Law #7: The Magician's Legacy #8: The Reluctant Jurist #9: The Final Case #10: An Element of Peril #11: A Good Alibi #12: Legally Dead #13: How to Rob a Bank #14: Murder Under Way #15: The Sherlock Holmes Caper Gene is now working on writing the scripts for a 26-episode series of animated cartoons: the "Mister Pig Mysteries," soon to be syndicated internationally.
...For The End (Timefur chronicles book 1) by Glitch Michaels ...For The End (Timefur chronicles book 1) by Glitch Michaels June 13, 2011 Free! 7906 words Read a sample
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...In His Presence by Kathleen Schubitz ...In His Presence by Kathleen Schubitz July 21, 2011 Free! 17311 words Read a sample
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Kathleen Schubitz is a dedicated woman of God who has turned life’s hardships into stepping stones for success. Pressing through an oppressive childhood and life-threatening abuse and sickness as an adult, she has turned tragedy into triumph and devastation into dedication. She has not only overcome her own hurtful situations but, through her victories, she is helping others to find healing and purpose as well. She is an accomplished author, speaker, and business woman. As a writer, she has penned over 50 poems, many of which have been included in her book, ...In His Presence, and is founder and president of the publishing company, RPJ & Company, Inc. (Righteousness, Peace, and Joy) which was formed in 2004. Her published works include several books from other authors as well as her own. In ministry, she has a desire to see women live and walk in total freedom and forgiveness. She is active in her community as a charter member of FOCUS International, a member of the Coalition of Prison Evangelists (C.O.P.E.), and a member of the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce and the Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce. She is available as a keynote speaker for women’s church groups and ministries, women’s shelters, and other recovery and transitional ministries.
...so I did by Giulio Saggin ...so I did by Giulio Saggin June 22, 2011 $3.99 23803 words Sample 20%
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I was born in Rome, Italy, in 1968 to Australian parents travelling through Europe doing the ’60s thing. We returned to Australia and Brisbane in 1974. My childhood and formative years were spent in Brisbane and, after graduating from high school in 1985, I spent the following year working an assortment of part-time jobs. It was during this year I started taking photos and spent 1987-88 studying photography at the Queensland College of Art. My career began as a cadet photographer on The Canberra Times newspaper in 1989, before moving back to Brisbane and The SUN in 1990. I began freelancing as a news photographer in 1991 and in 1992 moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, where I worked as a freelance news/tabloid photographer for more than five years. During this time I had work published in every major Scottish and London-based newspaper. In 1998 I left Scotland and hitchhiked all the way around Australia, photographing everyone who gave me a lift and writing about each hitch (...so I did, available through Smashwords - see below). I live in Brisbane and continue to work in the media.
...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1 by Gene Grossman ...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1 by Gene Grossman Jan. 08, 2012 $2.99 31956 words Sample 20%
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GENE GROSSMAN was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the North side neighborhood of Albany Park, where he attended Hibbard Elementary and Von Steuben High School. He pursued majors in psychology, chemistry and mathematics at Wright Junior College, Roosevelt University and Illinois Institute of Technology - all the while working his way through high school and college by playing piano in clubs on Chicago's then-famous "Rush Street." After moving to Southern California, he worked his way through law school playing piano and appeared as a musician in seven major motion pictures. While slowly building his law practice, Gene purchased a truckload of movie equipment he rented out to film production companies. Always having been interested in boating, getting divorced prompted him to buy and move onto a 45-foot Chris Craft motor yacht in Marina del Rey California,. Years later, while serving as navigator on a yacht delivery from the U.S. to Tortola, Gene wrote his first book, "Celestial Navigation for Dummies" (before the popular series of 'Dummies' books was created). He used his own production equipment to shoot a video on the subject Celestial Navigation - "Sextant Use and the Sun Noon Shot" and unintentionally started the nautical video industry in this country. Over the next few years he followed that first title up with more than 50 other educational DVD titles, all displayed on his production company's website at www.MagicLampDVDs.com. Having moved on from doing scripts for his video productions, Gene turned to writing fiction, and now spends most of his time in the marina on his new boat, where he created the 15-book series of 'Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries,' all now available both in print and as eBooks at Smashwords via www.LegalMystery.com In addition to the 15 Peter Sharp novels, Gene compiled a group of fiction and non-fiction titles that he has either written or edited for others, plus some classic stories: the publishing company he formed (www.MagicLampPress.com) now has more than 60 books in print. The Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series #1: Single Jeopardy #2: ...By Reason of Sanity #3: A Class Action #4: Conspiracy of Innocence #5: ...Until Proven Innocent #6: The Common Law #7: The Magician's Legacy #8: The Reluctant Jurist #9: The Final Case #10: An Element of Peril #11: A Good Alibi #12: Legally Dead #13: How to Rob a Bank #14: Murder Under Way #15: The Sherlock Holmes Caper Gene is now working on writing the scripts for a 26-episode series of animated cartoons: the "Mister Pig Mysteries," soon to be syndicated internationally.
...The Twain Shall Meet by j guevara ...The Twain Shall Meet by j guevara Oct. 16, 2009 $2.99 67313 words Sample 20%
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j guevara (lower case'j' and 'g') musician/storyteller/soul food chef. Global citizen and incurable peregrinator Have pen – Will travel. Last known address, 24n82w http://www.jguevaranovels.com
...to be or not to be?. by D N Maphosa ...to be or not to be?. by D N Maphosa Aug. 26, 2010 Free! 1965 words Read a sample
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While forgiveness has healed wounds in some circumstances, silence over an issue that need serious attention cannot amount to forgiveness. We must express our long held concerns through legal channels (International Court of Justice comes in handy) and come up with a solution. While compensation (monetary) in itself cannot make up for some of the losses, it would show a sense of responsibility on the part of loss-creator. We cannot continue shying away from sensitive issues, including the demand for reparation, nor can we get tired until what is possible has been done to heal the wounds inflicted by the colonial powers and Mugabe’s regime. The duty of a leader is to effectively represent those he owes power. If he cannot do that, he is not worth his salt. Robert Gabriel Mugabe has let us down... We remain with the burden of representing our people internationally. If we cannot stand up for what is rightfully ours, how can we contribute effectively to making decisions affecting the entire world? We have to perform our local and international duties as is expected of us and Zimbabwe will have its rightful share of international respect. Lingering effects of colonialism and Gukurahundi are the most common factors, primary causes of Zimbabwean challenges. There are unfinished transitions due to lack of leadership and failure to let go of the past has added to this in Zimbabwe. Transition is the time between an ending of status quo and a new beginning. It is the time required to establish a new state/system or to create an environment that fosters a new way of thinking. It is the time required for psychological reorientation. The danger of not differentiating the modified old and the real new is that we end up with incomplete or delayed transition.
...Two Down... by Mark Maxey ...Two Down... by Mark Maxey Dec. 27, 2011 $0.99 34574 words Sample 15%
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Mark Maxey is a native of Atlanta,GA. Three Hands Away is the first of a three part series. Please look forward to: ...Two Down... ...And One to Go!
...Until Proven Innocent - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #5 by Gene Grossman ...Until Proven Innocent - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #5 by Gene Grossman Oct. 13, 2009 $9.99 68826 words Sample 10%
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GENE GROSSMAN was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the North side neighborhood of Albany Park, where he attended Hibbard Elementary and Von Steuben High School. He pursued majors in psychology, chemistry and mathematics at Wright Junior College, Roosevelt University and Illinois Institute of Technology - all the while working his way through high school and college by playing piano in clubs on Chicago's then-famous "Rush Street." After moving to Southern California, he worked his way through law school playing piano and appeared as a musician in seven major motion pictures. While slowly building his law practice, Gene purchased a truckload of movie equipment he rented out to film production companies. Always having been interested in boating, getting divorced prompted him to buy and move onto a 45-foot Chris Craft motor yacht in Marina del Rey California,. Years later, while serving as navigator on a yacht delivery from the U.S. to Tortola, Gene wrote his first book, "Celestial Navigation for Dummies" (before the popular series of 'Dummies' books was created). He used his own production equipment to shoot a video on the subject Celestial Navigation - "Sextant Use and the Sun Noon Shot" and unintentionally started the nautical video industry in this country. Over the next few years he followed that first title up with more than 50 other educational DVD titles, all displayed on his production company's website at www.MagicLampDVDs.com. Having moved on from doing scripts for his video productions, Gene turned to writing fiction, and now spends most of his time in the marina on his new boat, where he created the 15-book series of 'Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries,' all now available both in print and as eBooks at Smashwords via www.LegalMystery.com In addition to the 15 Peter Sharp novels, Gene compiled a group of fiction and non-fiction titles that he has either written or edited for others, plus some classic stories: the publishing company he formed (www.MagicLampPress.com) now has more than 60 books in print. The Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series #1: Single Jeopardy #2: ...By Reason of Sanity #3: A Class Action #4: Conspiracy of Innocence #5: ...Until Proven Innocent #6: The Common Law #7: The Magician's Legacy #8: The Reluctant Jurist #9: The Final Case #10: An Element of Peril #11: A Good Alibi #12: Legally Dead #13: How to Rob a Bank #14: Murder Under Way #15: The Sherlock Holmes Caper Gene is now working on writing the scripts for a 26-episode series of animated cartoons: the "Mister Pig Mysteries," soon to be syndicated internationally.
.30-.30 Vision by Max E. Keele .30-.30 Vision by Max E. Keele April 19, 2012 Free! 1268 words Read a sample
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Max E. Keele is the author of numerous short stories that have appeared online and in print. From 2001 to 2003, his magazine of off-beat speculative fiction, Fiction Inferno, showcased the works of over two dozen authors, many of whom have gone on to successful fiction careers. A selection of Keele’s short fiction is available online and can be found at MaxFiction (http://www.fictioninferno.com/maxfiction.html).
.Farsi by MK Alexander .Farsi by MK Alexander March 15, 2012 $0.99 15711 words Sample 10%
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MK Alexander has been writing fiction for over 25 years and has published several short story collections. He is a long-time reporter for many different newspapers, and worked for The New York Times for well over ten years. Winner of the BBC Short Story Award.