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She Was Just 17! by robert bisel May 17, 2012 $1.99 7254 words Sample 30%
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Robert Byzell is a writer, singer/songwriter, poet, and good-guy in a mean world. He lives in New York City.
The Beginning of Soul Mates - Lone Walker and One Hunt by ronald hanifan May 17, 2012 $3.99 26497 words Sample 20%
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One Hunt is an old family name that I am proud of and it goes back many years. Catherine (my Lone Walker and my wife) and I live in our mystical log cabin on the top of a fog enshrouded mountain with our animals and live in solitude, peace and harmony with nature. We know that we are soul mates and spirits from the past. We will be together again in the future just as we have been before. With this story we hope that we have brought the same love into your life as we have in ours.
Phoenix Hatching by Marla Shin May 17, 2012 $5.99 95209 words Sample 20%
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I've been a librarian for over twenty years, and a bookworm from the age of 3. Wichita, Kansas is my hometown, but I've lived in the Southwest for about the same time I've been a librarian. I'm currently living in Albuquerque with my husband and five cats. Friend me on Facebook.
Eleanor - a novel by D E Austin May 17, 2012 $4.99 180155 words Sample 20%
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Stories from ancient Sumer to 1930's America to a "Mad Maxish" future, though most revolve around love and romance in unusual or forbidden circumstances. Some eroticism though more of an imaginative, speculative or "literary" sort rather than blatantly descriptive eroticism.
The American Occupation of Japan 1945-1952: A Look Back by David Arturi May 17, 2012 $5.99 87686 words Sample 20%
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World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Schooled under the G.I. Bill as Merchant Marine radio officer. Shipped out for 43 years. These voyages took me to more than 100 countries and places.
Rajan Iqbal ki Wapsi by Shubhanand May 17, 2012 $0.99 17114 words Sample 15%
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On the other side of Brokeback Mountain by calvin stevens May 17, 2012 $1.99 37109 words Sample 20%
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Campcookies by Maria Santicelli May 17, 2012 $0.99 3920 words Sample 20%
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I'm writing smutty stuff ... 'nuff said ;-)
Desiccant 014: Alive or Dead by Kevin R. Bridges May 17, 2012 $0.99 2527 words Sample 20%
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I live in the Pacific Northwest with my fiance, a small army of children, and a large army of awkward dogs. My favorite novels are Contact by Carl Sagan and the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. My favorite food is breakfast sausage, and, now that you think of it, yours is, too.
Destitution Intensified by James Gervois May 17, 2012 $4.99 97260 words Sample 10%
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Second Time's A Charm by Andrew Knoxxx May 17, 2012 $2.99 244157 words Sample 10%
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Helping you imagine thing not suitable for polite conversation since 1979!
Tongue Tied by Leslie Lee Sanders May 17, 2012 $1.29 11002 words Sample 20%
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The author of several books of fiction and fiction with spice, Leslie Lee Sanders spends most of her time writing erotic romances mostly in the gay and ménage categories. She currently has two books available for the late teen audiences and several erotic romances published as e-books and in print.
Naked and Adrift by J Hacker May 17, 2012 $1.99 64372 words Sample 20%
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The seaplane flying scenes come from my life in aviation. I love flying in every form and had to make Frista an enthusiast. I was hired on staff at age sixteen in a resort on a lake in Bear Mountain, New York. Within weeks I heard stories of previous employees owning a sailboat. It eventually sunk but I pursued the stories. Within five weeks we pieced together all the old tales of where she laid at the bottom of our large lake. We found it, raised it and renewed it. That was the very primitive beginning of my ‘yachting’ life. I was in the U.S. Air Force near Seattle and since then have combined my love of sea plane flying with my business of product development. I earned my first writing fee from Western Flyer Magazine, April 1984, from my article - Floatplane Flying in Florida. My many adventures have helped me in writing my first screen play, Hymenoptera ,’92, which was made into a Fox movie of the week ’98 – Legion of Fire/Marabunta. It also is a large influence in this novel as well as in some of the thirty-two essays I wrote for a state-wide publication – First Florida Magazine ’02 – ’08. I’m presently a member of an invitation-only workshop that has produced twenty-nine published authors.
Hidden Side of Christian Festivals by Charles W Leadbeater May 17, 2012 $6.99 143878 words Sample 10%
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The Legend of the Jackalope by Narlen & Eveline Evans May 17, 2012 $2.00 2386 words Sample 15%
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Narlen and Eveline Evans wrote this short story together. It was his idea and her wordsmithing that brought this book together. Happy married they make their home in Central Texas where Narlen is retired and does trike building and wood carving.
The Witch Stories: The Changing Tea by Erica Morrison May 17, 2012 $2.99 8123 words Sample 10%
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Stories to be read out loud by Bill Peters May 17, 2012 $0.99 17563 words Sample 15%
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Bill Peters lives in Somerset with his wife Janice and his Border Collie, Tara. He has used words to make a living for much of his adult life by giving lectures and talks in such diverse places as The USA, The Far East, Europe and, of course, in his homeland, the United Kingdom. He likes nothing more than to put pen to paper and to create different worlds for the reader to retreat into - no matter how brief their visit may be. He enjoys roaming the highways and byeways of Exmoor and he is a keen longbow archer - hence the story, "I wonder if it will change anything" in his book of short stories "Stories to be read out loud". He is a qualified archery coach and spends quite a lot of time ensuring that (fairly) small children (and some adults) focus on what they should be doing and not on doing silly things with the lethal weapon called the bow and arrow. Do, please, visit www.fairhavenbooks.com for more work by Bill, and other, authors.
Come In Mommy Again by Don Draco May 17, 2012 $2.99 3661 words Sample 10%
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Don Draco is an International Man of Mystery & Sex. He writes dirty words for your pleasure, and maybe his too... I hope you enjoy yourself, and my stories. Best Orgasms, Don Draco
The Fist of God by M.E. Brines May 17, 2012 $2.99 90325 words Sample 20%
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The author, M.E. Brines, spent the Cold War assembling atomic artillery shells and preparing to unleash the Apocalypse (and has a medal to prove it.) But when peace broke out, he turned his fevered, paranoid imagination to other pursuits. Designer of more than twenty sci-fi wargames and The Struggle of Nations play-by-e-mail game (all available at www.MEBrines.com) he spends his spare time scribbling another steampunk romance occult adventure novel, which despite certain rumors absolutely DOES NOT involve time-traveling Nazi vampires! A member of the British Society for Psychical Research, he is a long-time student of the occult, a committed Christian*, and author of two dozen books, e-books, chapbooks and pamphlets on esoteric subjects such as Alien Abduction, Alien Hybrids, UFOs, Conspiracies, Mind Control the Falun Gong, esoteric Nazism, the Knights Templar, astrology, magick, the Bible, the spear of Longinius and Christian discipleship. His work has also appeared in Challenge magazine, The Traveller Chronicle, Midnight Times, The Outer Darkness, Tales of the Talisman, and The Willows magazine. *I'm often asked how I square Christianity and "messing around" with the occult, as if I'm partial to bestial things with a goat under the amber light of the moon or something. No so. I'm a student, in the same way I used to study Soviet weapons and tactics back when I was a US Army officer. This gives my work a unique perspective no matter what your belief system. I don't judge, just present the information and let the reader decide.
Next Song I Sing by Donna McDonald May 17, 2012 $2.99 73265 words Sample 20%
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Donna McDonald has been a writer all her life and managed to complete her first novel in August of 2010. Her idea of success is to be on an airplane and see a fellow passenger reading one of her stories. If the person is laughing or smiling, she will consider it a bonus. She lives in Lexington, Kentucky with her fiancée, Bruce. Her work history covers everything from housekeeper to business owner to college English instructor. It also includes an eighteen year stint as a technical writer, publications planner, and information architect in the corporate world. Her current career goal is to be a prolific, multi-published author for the rest of her life and write stories readers will love to read. She thinks a little travel and adventure would be nice, too.
Short Story Press Presents Lights, Camera, Horror! by Short Story Press May 17, 2012 $0.99 6885 words Sample 20%
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Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers who have a passion for short stories.
Linda's New Friend by Mark Moore May 17, 2012 $1.49 3008 words Sample 20%
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Mark Moore born was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has lived in Homosassa, Florida, since he was 7. In addition to writing, his other hobbies are watching anime, playing video games, surfing the Internet, and fan-editing.
Towdah: A Cancer Survivor's Song of Hope by Sheryl Holmes May 17, 2012 $3.99 24668 words Sample 15%
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A daughter of the King, Sheryl Holmes enjoys a loving marriage with her husband of twenty-six years. She is a devoted mother of nine, currently home educating five of her children. Sheryl serves as an active member of Dwight Chapel’s Christ Community Church, in Belchertown, Massachusetts.
The Murder King's Summons by Jamie Leigh Hansen May 17, 2012 $0.99 18643 words Sample 20%
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Multi-published paranormal romance author Jamie Leigh Hansen, is best known for dramatic, heartfelt stories with intense emotion and engaging, unforgettable characters "One summer, when my brother and I were much younger than we are now, our grandmother took us to the library. I came home with a career aptitude test, my idea of fun reading when I was twelve. My brother still teases me about that. But from that test, I learned I was suited for three careers. Editor, Agent or Writer. It was like getting permission to do something I'd only imagined before. My mind zeroed in on writer and never segued. In college, I visited a writer's group and was amazed to learn there was an entire organization devoted to writing my favorite fiction: romance. I began devouring writing books and learning as much about the publishing industry as I could. At the same time, my girls were hitting their teens and paranormal stories became more than just an occasional interest. I have since published two paranormal romance novels and a short story, with several more on the way. I am now branching into paranormal Young Adult stories and an amazing project with BabelFAmily, the International Literary Project to Fight Friedreich's Ataxia. I love to hear from friends and fans at JLH@JamieLeighHansen.com. Updates on my projects can be found at www.JamieLeighHansen.com. Drop by and say Hi!" Visit Jamie’s website at www.JamieLeighHansen.com Follow Jamie on twitter at www.twitter.com/JamieLHansen Join Jamie on Faceboook at www.facebook.com/JamieLeighHansen
Falling by Sandra Jean-Pierre May 17, 2012 $2.99 4746 words Sample 20%
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Sandra Jean-Pierre is an amateur photographer, short story writer, poet and mean crafter of crocheted afghans.
The Strange Flashlight by Dean Schechinger May 17, 2012 $0.99 985 words Sample 20%
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Dean Schechinger, Papillion, Nebraska is a retired claim supervisor. He was in the insurance business for 40 years.He is married and has one daughter and two grand children.
For Love or Honor Bound by Derek Hart May 17, 2012 $2.99 155933 words Sample 50%
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Derek Hart is the prolific author of action and adventure novels, known for their historical accuracy, while still maintaining a high level of entertainment. Romance is also a vital part of Derek Hart's trademark style and his novels generally appeal to men and women alike. Recently Mr. Hart authored Secret of the Dragon's Eye, his first novel aimed at all age groups, which met with instant success and outstanding reviews. Mr. hart has since followed with Secret of the Dragon's Breath and Secret of the Dragon's Claw. Secret of the Dragon's Scales will be published in May, 2011. To complete the series of 6 novels, Secret of the Dragon's Teeth and Secret of the Dragon's Wings will be released in 2012.
El Predicador Cristiano - Cómo prepararse personal y espiritualmente antes de entregar el sermón by José Reina May 17, 2012 $2.99 17515 words Sample 20%
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José Reina es pastor de la Iglesia Fuente de Vida en Málaga, España, profesor del Instituto Palabra de Fe y Director de varios sitios web cristianos.
Rules of the Game by Penelope Rivers May 17, 2012 $5.99 51742 words Sample 20%
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Cities of the Dead: Stories from the Zombie Apocalypse by William Young May 17, 2012 $2.99 78982 words Sample 20%
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William Young can fly helicopters and airplanes, drive automobiles, steer boats, rollerblade, water ski, snowboard, and ride a bicycle. His career as a newspaper reporter spanned more than a decade at five different newspapers. He has also worked as a golf caddy, flipped burgers at a fast food chain, stocked grocery store shelves, sold ski equipment, worked at a funeral home, unloaded trucks for a department store and worked as a uniformed security guard. He lives in a small post-industrial town along the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania with his wife and three children.
Golden Lens Photography Minnesota North Shore Scenic Drive Photo Tour by Gary Leeper May 17, 2012 $2.99 8081 words Sample 15%
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A Rose Blooms Twice by Vikki Kestell May 17, 2012 $2.99 84034 words Sample 20%
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Vikki Kestell is a writer, educator, and educational program manager. She holds a B.A. in English, an M.A. in communication, and a Ph.D. in organizational learning and instructional technologies. She and her husband make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Vikki is available to conduct speak and workshops on Sharing Jesus with Gay Friends and Families, both for adults and for teens and pre-teens. Contact her on her website, www.vikkikestell.com or visit her on FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheWritingOfVikkiKestell).
Walking Within The Shadows by David Layman May 17, 2012 $0.99 117345 words Sample 20%
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David Layman, born in Sandusky, Ohio, attended and earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree in history from Kent State University, Kent Ohio. After finishing his Ph.D courses, he chose to write novels and also completed two children's stories. His most current novel, DIRECT CONFLICT, focuses on the Vietnam War, the concentration of his academic studies. He is currently writing the sequel, and has written several other literary works. When David is not writing, he travels, engages in long-distance running, both on the beach and in the mountains. As a former Army Paratrooper and combat medic, David has taken an interest in veteran affairs and works with the Wounded Warrior project in Jacksonville, Florida. His newest endeavor is to master surfing, then to travel to Hawaii to surf the Bonzai Pipeline. David is currently working on the sequel to DIRECT CONFLICT, titled DIRECT CONTACT. Check back with us frequently for the release date.
Second Chances by S. K. Yule May 17, 2012 $5.99 72767 words Sample 20%
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Lamellar Ichthyosis by Miriam Kinai May 17, 2012 $2.99 3737 words Sample 10%
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I am a medical doctor who has specialized in dermatology, a certified aromatherapist and a trained Christian counselor.
Millionaires Club: Collection 1 (Stories 1 to 4) by Sophie Sin May 17, 2012 $3.99 37002 words Sample 5%
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Sophie Sin is a erotic writer with dozens of titles in e-format available to readers. She has a focus on short stories and writes works that have an aggressive tang with an erotic punch that has big biceps and even bigger... well, you get the picture. She also writes softer stuff - you know, romantic-soft-loving-yummy, well, you get the picture... content as well. Sophie Sin has authored The Whorehouse Series, The Sex Party Series, Minny The Sex Witch Series, The Defiler Series, The Soft Love Series and an assortment of other titles. Her most recent and highly successful series Soft Love covers the sex lives of lovers in the heat of their most passionate romance. Stories range from your typical anniversary (with a twist) setting to the carnal desires of an artist and his wife with the focus for all 12 pieces being love and the most intimate expression of that feeling. Please note that Sophie Sin is a part of the Lunatic Ink Publishing Family with Dick Powers (gay erotica), Henry Tech (Sci-fi), Mick Hard (Thriller/Crime/Spy), Laura Fantasia (Fantasy) and Kenneth Guthrie (everything + publisher). We all appreciate your support and want to say thank you for visiting us at Smashwords. Updated by Publisher on 21st of April, 2012.
Memoirs and Madness: 13 Short stories to make you Blink by David Swan May 17, 2012 $3.99 40927 words Sample 20%
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A free lance, free thinking, poet, and writer. Currently studying writing at Bangor University, Wales. My poems and stories are influenced by Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism, and all the times I got drunk, cried too much, and laughed too much.
The Bell Has Rung: Poems of Rumi, Sarmad & Nanak by Paul Long May 17, 2012 $1.43 3314 words Sample 10%
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The Mystery of Christianity by Rev. Harvey Deater May 17, 2012 $2.99 62320 words Sample 20%
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Pastor Harvey Deater was ordained in 1970 from Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IL. He is presently serving his 5th congregation. His ministry is patterned after the scriptural designation from II Corinthians 5:18-19, a ministry of reconciliation.
Glory: Free Renderings of Rumi, Kabir, Dadu Dayal, Bulleh Shah & Tukaram by Paul Long May 17, 2012 $1.43 3457 words Sample 10%
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38 Ways to Use QR Codes in an Educational Setting by Emil Decker May 17, 2012 $0.99 3432 words Sample 15%
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All's Fair in Love and War by Lila Shaw May 17, 2012 $4.99 55215 words Sample 10%
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The Twelve Naughty Princesses by Adonis Devereux May 17, 2012 $3.99 16234 words Sample 10%
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Sex Oughta Be Luscious by Kassanna May 17, 2012 $2.99 9404 words Sample 10%
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God's Will B. Dunne by J Arant May 17, 2012 You set the price! 3138 words Sample 20%
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My Top 10 Jeopardy Categories Would Be: Chinese Folk Legends Adelaide, Gateway To The Outback The Sandlapper State OMG!Ubuntu! 21st Century Pirates Gridiron Greats Nerdism 2012 At The Movies Conspiracy Theories
Russian Connection by Lynde Lakes May 17, 2012 $5.99 83676 words Sample 10%
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Where Angels Crossover by Deborah Jackson May 17, 2012 $0.99 38460 words Sample 20%
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The Gift by V.S. Morgan May 17, 2012 $1.99 7809 words Sample 10%
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Ichthyosis by Miriam Kinai May 17, 2012 $2.99 6265 words Sample 10%
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I am a medical doctor who has specialized in dermatology, a certified aromatherapist and a trained Christian counselor.
Dream Job? by Abby Hayes May 17, 2012 $2.99 11490 words Sample 20%
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By day, Abby is what the world tells her to be, but by night, alone with her imagination, she is who she wants to be. Giving into the breathy voices that paint new and exciting sexual scenarios inside of her head, she pounds away at her keyboard. Is writing in bed naked wrong? She doesn’t think so. Abby’s only goal is to have her readers free their own minds, grab their ereaders, and go away with her into a world where no one judges what the body wants, instead they explore what the flesh is capable of.