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Desiccant 009: Bullet Cereal for Breakfast by Kevin R. Bridges Desiccant 009: Bullet Cereal for Breakfast by Kevin R. Bridges May 04, 2012 $0.99 2985 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.
El Valle Prohibido * The Forbidden Valley by Eduardo Lince El Valle Prohibido * The Forbidden Valley by Eduardo Lince May 04, 2012 $0.99 54190 words Sample 20%
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EDUARDO LINCE FÁBREGA nació en la ciudad de Panamá, República de Panamá. Realizó estudios de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad de Panamá. Ha colaborado activamente con el Comité Panameño por los Derechos Humanos y ha trabajado con el Centro Pro Democracia donde participó de talleres educativos dirigidos a jóvenes y en la edición del suplemento mensual Conciencia Democrática. Laboró también en la Dirección de Desarrollo Institucional de ANCON, la Asociación Nacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza. Eduardo ha realizado varios escritos y esta novela forma parte de la trilogía fantástica del Valle de Antón. EDUARDO LINCE FÁBREGA was born in Panama City, Panama. He studied Law and Political Science in the University of Panama. During his career he has actively collaborated with the Panamanian Human Rights Committee and has worked with the Pro Democracy Center where he has taken part in educational workshops directed to the youth and in the publication of the monthly supplement Democratic Conscience. He has also worked in the Office of Institutional Development of ANCON, the National Association for Nature Conservancy. Eduardo has written various articles and stories. This novel forms part of the fantasy trilogy about the Valley of Anton.
UnBound: Battle of the Half-Angels by Ronnie Massey UnBound: Battle of the Half-Angels by Ronnie Massey May 04, 2012 $6.95 57849 words Sample 20%
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Ronnie Massey is the author of Crimson Dawn, the first novel in The Darklife Saga and set in a world rich with vampires, faeries, and all other sorts of beings that go bump in the night. Born at the tail end of the seventies in a smallish town in South Carolina, Ronnie’s love of reading began as a child when her mother read to her at bedtime. That love of reading eventually morphed into a love of writing. She has been writing short stories, poetry, and songs, since high-school. Her fascination with all things weird, supernatural, and paranormal are only surpassed by the love for her daughters and family. If she’s not working or at her laptop writing, you can catch her most days watching a sci-fi movie or TV Show, or playing the Wii with her daughters.
Best Friends Forever by Patti Larsen Best Friends Forever by Patti Larsen May 04, 2012 $4.99 61884 words Sample 20%
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I am a dedicated writer with a passion for fiction. I love what I do and want to share my work with as many people as I can reach. I love YA paranormal, Middle Grade paranormal and Sci-Fi, Adult Fantasy and Paranormal, but I read a wide range of books, almost as much as I write.
The Little Sage and the Hole in the Whole of the World by Reine Ackermann The Little Sage and the Hole in the Whole of the World by Reine Ackermann May 04, 2012 $2.99 3208 words Sample 60%
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Reine Ackermann, writer, photographer, artist and blogger, is the man behind Little Human Being. Far more than a blog, this is a platform where he can share his inspiration. As a traveler and explorer Reine has always sought to uncover deeper truth, how to touch wisdom, uncover the divine. “I have always seen my travels as a means of gaining a deeper understanding of self and of life.” This philosophy can also be seen is his work, everything he dedicates himself to becomes a conscious step towards fulfillment. As this new South African author releases the first of his material, it is only a matter of time before Reine reveals to the world what he has to share.
Ebony Sore At School by Monica P Ebony Sore At School by Monica P May 04, 2012 $1.00 1467 words Sample 15%
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
The Altercation of Vira by Kenechi Udogu The Altercation of Vira by Kenechi Udogu May 04, 2012 $1.99 90915 words Sample 20%
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Kenechi lives in London and enjoys writing fantasy fiction and short stories (some of which she posts on her blog). She also hates the cold and hopes to one day figure out how to hibernate in winter.
Cold Black Train by Monica P Cold Black Train by Monica P May 03, 2012 $1.00 1163 words Sample 20%
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
Rochelle Wins The Beauty Pageant by Monica P Rochelle Wins The Beauty Pageant by Monica P May 03, 2012 $1.00 1043 words Sample 15%
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
Brian: A New Beginning by Wanda Thompson Brian: A New Beginning by Wanda Thompson May 03, 2012 $2.99 19088 words Sample 20%
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Wanda Thompson has been published in newspapers and has written several books among which are Brian - A New Beginning, 1924 Wembley Rodeo, The Mighty Transformer and The Adventures of Princess Jasmine. She has won literary contests and has studied with the Institute of Children's Literature in Redding Ridge, Connecticut. She has also attended the Writing with Style (Historical Fiction) residency workshop at the Banff Fine Arts Centre. Wanda is also interested in photography. She was published in the local newspaper for her article "What Is Love?" She also won Project Read's competition for her short story "Inferno" in 2011. Wanda's next project is to write about the abuse women suffered in the early 19th century at the hands of those who should have been their protectors and works with her own photos. Wanda has entered the Global EBook Awards for Brian: A New Beginning in April 2012
The Tale of Ambassador Carnell by Andrea Baythorn The Tale of Ambassador Carnell by Andrea Baythorn May 03, 2012 $4.99 129321 words Sample 27%
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Hello, I'm a stay-at-home mom and write whenever I can, which is never enough! I am blessed with a patient husband and two boys who encourage me. I am also a lover of music and huge sports fan, so I try to incorporate these themes into my stories if only in the minor details. After nearly three years, I've completed my first full-length novel: The Tale of Ambassador Carnell. Please download a 27% sample and if you like it, purchase my book and recommend it to your friends! Romance will always be the main focus of my stories. Sometimes there will be an immediate attraction and sometimes the romance will blossom slowly, but the characters in my books will always find conflict and obstacles along the way to make the prize at the end of the journey worthwhile. Currently I’m working on three projects that feature these characters: two brothers that are starting quarterbacks in the NFL, a radio talk show host that offers relationship advice, a cop who dreams of rehabbing an old dilapidated mansion, a geeky teen – now grown up beauty, an actor who plays a cop on TV, and a beautiful young blind woman. So stay tuned! Thank you for stopping by, Andrea Baythorn
Westward, Home! by J.A. Campbell Westward, Home! by J.A. Campbell May 03, 2012 $0.99 14650 words Sample 10%
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Julie writes fantasy novels. When she’s not out riding her horse, she can usually be found sitting in front of her computer with a cat on her lap and her dog at her side. She is the author of the forthcoming young adult fantasy novel Arabian Dreams and young adult urban fantasy novel Senior Year Bites.
Potpourri: Short Stories and Readings for Youth by Cos H. Davis Potpourri: Short Stories and Readings for Youth by Cos H. Davis May 03, 2012 $0.99 7689 words Sample 10%
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Married, two grown children and four grandchildren. Ordained minister; have served as a pastor, educator and most recently as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist. Have published six books and over fifty articles. Most enjoyable avocations are reading and fishing.
Sci Fi Tales, Volume 2: On the Mark by Richard Alan Dickson Sci Fi Tales, Volume 2: On the Mark by Richard Alan Dickson May 03, 2012 $5.99 34696 words Sample 10%
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Richard Alan Dickson's writings range from the traditional science fiction, like "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," to the more whimsical "Love, Venusian Style" and the Cat Patrol Delta series. He also writes stories for young adults, with titles like "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie" and "Diver Down!" The kids and the young-at-heart are represented, too, with stories such as "The Last Great Case of the Sunny Hills Detective Agency" and the short, "Hank the Happy Snowman." Before becoming a full-time fiction writer, Richard spent twenty years in the business world. After a hungry stint as a fresh-faced stockbroker, he set aside the glamour of Wall Street—along with the thousands of friends he’d made during dinner-hour cold calls—to work as an accounting assistant in the Seattle office of a reinsurance company (yeah, he had to look that word up in the dictionary, too). Once on the corporate ladder, Richard proved that his years spent climbing trees hadn’t been a complete waste of time by quickly climbing to department manager. But corporate winds are no less predictable than any other wind, and climbing in the wind is seldom a good idea. He suddenly found himself on the wrong side of the country when his company was forced to relocate ten years later. They regrouped in New England. He remained in the Northwest. Waving good-bye to the moving vans as they motored down the road, Richard carefully considered his next career. He became a corporate consultant and ran himself happily ragged for the next nine years, traveling the country and racking up more frequent flyer miles than even a CPA could conveniently count. Richard’s final years in Corporate America were spent in a Fortune 500 insurance group. As a VP, Controller, and then an acting CFO, he traveled from one coast to the other putting the lessons he’d learned as a consultant to good use. His current career as a fiction writer takes him much further than any jetliner ever could, and he seldom needs to leave his writing loft to get there. Visit Richard online at www.RichardAlanDickson.com.
The Duplicate by Snubnose Press The Duplicate by Snubnose Press May 03, 2012 $5.00 34751 words Sample 20%
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The snubnose revolver dominated visual crime stories in the 20th century. Every cop, every detective, every criminal in every TV show and movie seemed to carry a snubnose. The snubnose is a classic still used today. The snubnose is easy to conceal and carry. The snubnose is powerful. The snubnose is compact. That’s how we like our fiction. Welcome to Snubnose Press.
Vampire Slave Series: Sex Slave by Crystal Lufsey Vampire Slave Series: Sex Slave by Crystal Lufsey May 03, 2012 $3.99 55170 words Sample 20%
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112 Mercer Street by Sal Aiello 112 Mercer Street by Sal Aiello May 03, 2012 $2.99 61022 words Sample 20%
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Legend of the Elementals, Book 2: Release by Kyle Timmermeyer Legend of the Elementals, Book 2: Release by Kyle Timmermeyer May 02, 2012 $0.99 38808 words Sample 30%
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Kyle Timmermeyer has been a writer and lover of adventure for as long as he can remember. When he gets old and starts going senile, he supposes that he'll have been an ESL English teacher and world traveler for as long as he can remember. He might also begin to think he's always been a turnip, and wax nostalgic about the Great Vegetable War. (So many tears were shed when the onions got chopped!) Anyway, in addition to LEGEND OF THE ELEMENTALS, Kyle has written far too much about dimwitted superhero Bucketman.
Ubyr, The Tale Of Ryan Krazer (US Edition) by Andrew James Ubyr, The Tale Of Ryan Krazer (US Edition) by Andrew James May 02, 2012 $4.99 91622 words Sample 25%
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Andrew James is a pseudonym for the Ubyr books. The Author herby known as Andrew James, was born in the Western Suburbs of Sydney Australia. After working in various management and analysis roles in Sydney, Andrew is now studying for a more fulfilling career (than management) as a teacher. He aims to one day teach those, where English is a Second Language and French to whomever wants to learn. When Andrew is not studying, being passionate about his books, and cleaning the house, he is watching whatever code of football he can, either on the television or at the ground with his beautiful wife.
The Onyx Talisman by Brenda Pandos The Onyx Talisman by Brenda Pandos May 02, 2012 $3.99 71992 words Sample 8%
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Brenda Pandos lives in California with her husband and two energetic children. Shortly after the birth of her second son, Brenda's oldest was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder that turned her world upside-down. Her life became round the clock feedings with a newborn and a daily stream of tutors working to help her son. She craved a meaningful escape. The main concepts of THE EMERALD TALISMAN came to her in the wee hours of the morning as she reminisced the good old days when she lived with her best friend in the Santa Cruz Mountains. As a young girl, Brenda was a hopeless romantic, constantly lost in a fantasy world in her backyard of knights on white horses, mermaids and evil villains. As a teen, shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Interview with a Vampire intrigued her. With the encouragement of a friend after writing one chapter, she continued on to complete her first manuscript. THE EMERALD TALISMAN is a compilation of what the author would like to happen if she ever happened to encounter a real vampire.
Hero of Ranora: free preview by Andrew Mitton Hero of Ranora: free preview by Andrew Mitton May 02, 2012 Free! 5246 words Sample 30%
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Nova Warriors: Darkness Falls by Richard Alan Dickson Nova Warriors: Darkness Falls by Richard Alan Dickson May 02, 2012 $2.99 16151 words Sample 10%
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Richard Alan Dickson's writings range from the traditional science fiction, like "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," to the more whimsical "Love, Venusian Style" and the Cat Patrol Delta series. He also writes stories for young adults, with titles like "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie" and "Diver Down!" The kids and the young-at-heart are represented, too, with stories such as "The Last Great Case of the Sunny Hills Detective Agency" and the short, "Hank the Happy Snowman." Before becoming a full-time fiction writer, Richard spent twenty years in the business world. After a hungry stint as a fresh-faced stockbroker, he set aside the glamour of Wall Street—along with the thousands of friends he’d made during dinner-hour cold calls—to work as an accounting assistant in the Seattle office of a reinsurance company (yeah, he had to look that word up in the dictionary, too). Once on the corporate ladder, Richard proved that his years spent climbing trees hadn’t been a complete waste of time by quickly climbing to department manager. But corporate winds are no less predictable than any other wind, and climbing in the wind is seldom a good idea. He suddenly found himself on the wrong side of the country when his company was forced to relocate ten years later. They regrouped in New England. He remained in the Northwest. Waving good-bye to the moving vans as they motored down the road, Richard carefully considered his next career. He became a corporate consultant and ran himself happily ragged for the next nine years, traveling the country and racking up more frequent flyer miles than even a CPA could conveniently count. Richard’s final years in Corporate America were spent in a Fortune 500 insurance group. As a VP, Controller, and then an acting CFO, he traveled from one coast to the other putting the lessons he’d learned as a consultant to good use. His current career as a fiction writer takes him much further than any jetliner ever could, and he seldom needs to leave his writing loft to get there. Visit Richard online at www.RichardAlanDickson.com.
Brad's Girl by Shay Collins Brad's Girl by Shay Collins May 02, 2012 $0.99 5203 words Sample 1%
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Anna 'Shay' Collins is a fiction writer who loves to write scary and suspenseful stories. Shay resides in Michigan.
The Biggest Adventure in the Littlest World by MK Fowler The Biggest Adventure in the Littlest World by MK Fowler May 02, 2012 $2.99 51121 words Sample 15%
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Farley is a short story (7,000 words) written before MK Fowler began work on the book, "The Biggest Adventure in the Littlest World" (a 51,000 word novel for pre-teens, ages 9 and up). The covers of both books were designed and illustrated by MK. The author is looking forward to reading your reviews, and notes on Twitter @underdom are welcome. The 'Where to buy in print' link below goes to the paperback edition of "The Biggest Adventure in the Littlest World", available on Amazon. MK Fowler lives in San Luis Obispo, California. “The Biggest Adventure in the Littlest World” is MK’s first book.
House of the Winter Moon by Sandra Hennig House of the Winter Moon by Sandra Hennig May 02, 2012 $0.99 75651 words Sample 10%
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Unraveled by Kate Perry Unraveled by Kate Perry May 02, 2012 $3.99 52707 words Sample 20%
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As a little girl, Kate dreamt of many things. Like becoming a ninja. Dressing up in black and carrying a big sword? Seemed like a no brainer. However, Fate had other plans for her, and she studied Kung Fu San Soo instead. A Kung Fu Master, Kate now has more weapons than she ever imagined—including several swords. She lives in San Francisco. Voted by her friends as the woman they'd most want to stroll with down a dark alley, Kate's as likely to be spotted at the opera as she is doing tai chi in Golden Gate Park. Usually wearing black—in both cases.
Dignity What's That, Sam? by Aigul Aubanova, Victor Dull Dignity What's That, Sam? by Aigul Aubanova, Victor Dull May 02, 2012 $9.99 72544 words Sample 14%
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Aigul Aubanova: originally from Kazakhstan, brings a broader cross-cultural perspective to her independent research in the field of parenting ethics, the ideas of which are rooted in the philosophy of internal freedom. Her ideas are inspired by the book Parenting For Everyone by Simon Soloveychik, which she and her husband translated into English in 2006. Victor Dull: from New Stuyahok, Alaska, has been a counselor for the past 16 years, specializing in adolescent mental health and substance abuse issues. Victor uses various modalities in his practice as a counselor, including the philosophical concepts addressed by Mr. Soloveychik. Victor has discovered that the concept of dignity in particular, seems to strike a cord in teenagers. The couple lives in Keizer, Oregon. Visit their website Dignity-Whats-That-Sam.com
Summer of Wild Hearts by Angela Dorsey Summer of Wild Hearts by Angela Dorsey May 02, 2012 $2.99 32555 words Sample 40%
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Spring of the Poacher's Moon by Angela Dorsey Spring of the Poacher's Moon by Angela Dorsey May 02, 2012 $2.99 30588 words Sample 40%
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The 13th Prophecy (Demon Kissed #5) by H.M. Ward The 13th Prophecy (Demon Kissed #5) by H.M. Ward May 02, 2012 $7.99 76128 words Sample 20%
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This bestselling author was featured in the Washington Post for her debut novel Demon Kissed. This novel quickly became a bestseller, hitting #1 in multiple lists, prominent placement on the movers & shakers list, and finally soaring to #297 on the overall bestseller list, surpassing over 800,000+ kindle titles to reach the top of the sales charts. Her enormous 45,000+ member fanbase helped propelled her books onto the bestsellers list, where they remained for over a year. Each book in the Demon Kissed series has 4.5 star ratings or higher! Series include Demon Kissed, Vampire Apocalypse (coming June 15, 2012), and Twisted Tales. Ella Steele writes YA Paranormal Romance titles under the name H.M. Ward. Her adult romantic fiction titles are under the pen name Ella Steele.
Kilenya Series Books One and Two by Andrea Pearson Kilenya Series Books One and Two by Andrea Pearson May 02, 2012 $2.99 154523 words Sample 20%
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Andrea, a Brigham Young University graduate, is an avid reader and outdoor enthusiast (hiking, fishing, boating, biking, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and taking walks). She spent a year and a half serving the Spanish speaking community in Toronto, Canada, and is fluent in 2 ½ languages. She plays several instruments, not including the banjo, and loves putting together musical arrangements. Her favorite sports are basketball and football, though several knee surgeries and incurably awful coordination prevent her from playing them. Andrea is always in the mood for a good movie with close friends and family (especially her husband and mom), with a large glass of milk and a bowl of overly buttered popcorn nearby. She also enjoys oil painting, making earrings, squeezing every bit of oxygen out of Ziploc bags, and she hopes to someday travel to Italy and Alaska. Andrea has published three books.
Wrists by Jay Broderick Wrists by Jay Broderick May 02, 2012 $4.99 38139 words Sample 15%
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Hello. You can call me Ahlice or Jay (I prefer Ahlice though, haha!). I’ve battled a lot of things in my short life that’s brought me to the edge of suicide and ruined my relationships with many of people. I’ve made myself irritable, mentally unstable, and physically unwell for a few years of my life. As I’m coming out of this, my voice has become stronger than ever. I want to write more than I ever had, and I want to learn more about people as individuals. People are important and vastly unimportant to me at the same time. While I appreciate those and their accomplishments to better themselves and overcome their demons, I also hate humanity. And I mean it; we’ve destroyed civilizations, used animals as our play-things, and are ruining the beautiful Earth that’s allowed us to live and strive. I’d like to absorb myself more in the history of things (mainly Caribbean and African history), and I’d like to learn a lot more about us as people. Ignorance is our greatest enemy as people, and I want nothing more than to fight it. I’m irrational. I’ve always been irrational. I can be rational and intellectual, but I can also be deceiving, idiotic, and cruel. I know these faults in myself, and I’m working on myself. Although it’s been hard, I’m trying to find me. I write mainly gay fiction. I find homosexual love the purest love there is; a child doesn’t hold them together, society attack them for being who they are, and they have a chance of inconsiderate family members disowning them, yet they still hold their heads high and hold hands bravely. That is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed. My best friend of nearly 9 years is lesbian, and, when she had her most recent girlfriend, was the only lesbian couple in my entire school to hold hands as they walked down the hallways. They literally ignored all of the harsh comments that came their way and worried only about their own relationship. If that isn’t magnificent, then what is? I like to spread awareness with my stories. I’m currently writing a book (that I wish to publish), about eating disorders in men, which you don’t see very often. I feel like writing stories about these plots help show everybody that things like this do exist. There is no bliss in ignorance. I also write about incest, pedophilia, abuse, BDSM, and much more. I hope you get to know me more.
Satan's Stone (Demon Kissed #4) by H.M. Ward Satan's Stone (Demon Kissed #4) by H.M. Ward May 02, 2012 $7.99 61142 words Sample 10%
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This bestselling author was featured in the Washington Post for her debut novel Demon Kissed. This novel quickly became a bestseller, hitting #1 in multiple lists, prominent placement on the movers & shakers list, and finally soaring to #297 on the overall bestseller list, surpassing over 800,000+ kindle titles to reach the top of the sales charts. Her enormous 45,000+ member fanbase helped propelled her books onto the bestsellers list, where they remained for over a year. Each book in the Demon Kissed series has 4.5 star ratings or higher! Series include Demon Kissed, Vampire Apocalypse (coming June 15, 2012), and Twisted Tales. Ella Steele writes YA Paranormal Romance titles under the name H.M. Ward. Her adult romantic fiction titles are under the pen name Ella Steele.
Torn (Demon Kissed #3) by H.M. Ward Torn (Demon Kissed #3) by H.M. Ward May 02, 2012 $7.99 62519 words Sample 10%
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This bestselling author was featured in the Washington Post for her debut novel Demon Kissed. This novel quickly became a bestseller, hitting #1 in multiple lists, prominent placement on the movers & shakers list, and finally soaring to #297 on the overall bestseller list, surpassing over 800,000+ kindle titles to reach the top of the sales charts. Her enormous 45,000+ member fanbase helped propelled her books onto the bestsellers list, where they remained for over a year. Each book in the Demon Kissed series has 4.5 star ratings or higher! Series include Demon Kissed, Vampire Apocalypse (coming June 15, 2012), and Twisted Tales. Ella Steele writes YA Paranormal Romance titles under the name H.M. Ward. Her adult romantic fiction titles are under the pen name Ella Steele.
Winter of the Crystal Dances by Angela Dorsey Winter of the Crystal Dances by Angela Dorsey May 02, 2012 $2.99 34532 words Sample 40%
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Werewolves and Vampires Prophecy by Vianka Van Bokkem Werewolves and Vampires Prophecy by Vianka Van Bokkem May 02, 2012 $3.99 7143 words Sample 5%
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Vianka Van Bokkem is a Paranormal Romance/Fantasy/Mythology/SciFi author.
Nalani the Silver Werewolf by Vianka Van Bokkem Nalani the Silver Werewolf by Vianka Van Bokkem May 02, 2012 $3.99 7831 words Sample 5%
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Vianka Van Bokkem is a Paranormal Romance/Fantasy/Mythology/SciFi author.
Driven by Lisa Nowak Driven by Lisa Nowak May 01, 2012 $3.99 101465 words Sample 20%
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In addition to being a YA author, Lisa Nowak is a retired amateur stock car racer, an accomplished cat whisperer, and a professional smartass. She writes coming-of-age books about kids in hard luck situations who learn to appreciate their own value after finding mentors who love them for who they are. She enjoys dark chocolate and stout beer and constantly works toward employing wei wu wei in her life, all the while realizing that the struggle itself is an oxymoron. Lisa has no spare time, but if she did she’d use it to tend to her expansive perennial garden, watch medical dramas, take long walks after dark, and teach her cats to play poker. For those of you who might be wondering, she is not, and has never been, a diaper-wearing astronaut. She lives in Milwaukie, Oregon, with her husband, four feline companions, and two giant sequoias.
Awakening by Apryl Baker Awakening by Apryl Baker May 01, 2012 $2.99 66726 words Sample 20%
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So who am I? Well, I'm the crazy girl with an imagination that never shuts up. I LOVE scary movies. My friend Chazz laughs at me when I scare myself watching them and tells me to stop watching them, but who doesn't love to get scared? I grew up in a small town nestled in the southern mountains of West Virginia where I spent days roaming around in the woods, climbing trees, and causing general mayhem. Nights I would stay up reading Nancy Drew by flashlight under the covers until my parents yelled at me to go to sleep. Growing up in a small town, I learned a lot of values and morals, I also learned parents have spies everywhere and there's always someone to tell your mama you were seen kissing a particular boy on a particular day just a little too long. So when you get grounded, what is there left to do? Read! My Aunt Jo gave me my first real romance novel. It was a romance titled "Lord Margrave's Deception." I remember it fondly. But I also learned I had a deep and abiding love of mysteries and anything paranormal. As I grew up, I started to write just that and would entertain my friends with stories featuring them as main characters. Now, I live Huntersville, NC where I entertain my niece and nephew and watch the cats get teased by the birds and laugh myself silly when they swoop down and then dive back up just out of reach. The cats start yelling something fierce...lol. I love books, I love writing books, and I love entertaining people with my silly stories. You can reach me at any of these places: Blog: http://apryl-baker.blogspot.com/ Twitter:@AprylBaker The Promise Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO2zTiuXzao PS: DO NOT GET IN MY WAY IF THERE IS A SALE ON AT TARGET - my home away from home!
The Dead's Day by Chrissy Wissler The Dead's Day by Chrissy Wissler May 01, 2012 $4.49 12108 words Sample 20%
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Code Name: Silence by Kirstin van Dyke Code Name: Silence by Kirstin van Dyke May 01, 2012 $3.99 56993 words Sample 15%
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Young adult, sci-fi/fantasy author, Kirstin van Dyke was inspired at age 15 to begin writing "Code Name: Silence". She has always had a fascination with superheroes, superpowers, and has had a lifelong obsession with fantasy and the unknown. It took her three years and nearly ten rewrites before "Code Name: Silence" became the adventure that it is now. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Kirstin showed an interest in art and writing at a very early age. She started to put together "picture books" when she was four years old, and wrote her first story when she was six. When she was in third grade, one of her illustrated books won third place in OPB's "Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest." Ever since, Kirstin dedicated herself to expanding her writing skills into a career. She taught herself art and writing with various textbooks and then took formal art training and writing classes for three years. She wrote "Code Name: Silence" during that time. While "Code Name: Silence" is Kirstin's first book to go to print, she has written another novel prior to it when she was 12, entitled "The Ghost Wolf." Other novels written after "Code Name: Silence" include the modern fantasy "Amethyst," and a project for November 2011's NaNoWriMo event entitled "My Dad Is a Secret Agent". "Team: Silence" - the sequel to Code Name: Silence" was published in April 2012 and is Kirstin's second book in print. Kirstin lives in Oregon with her family, where she continues to write novels, poems, and short stories. In her free time, she likes to paint, draw, and go trail riding on her horse Romeo. Never lacking for ideas and inspiration, Kirstin's dream is to keep creating stories, and put her imagination in writing for other people to enjoy.
The Last Arakad (Volume 1) by Guillaume Wolf The Last Arakad (Volume 1) by Guillaume Wolf "Prof. G" May 01, 2012 $2.99 61710 words Sample 35%
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Guillaume Wolf “Prof G.” has spent decades exploring the transformative power of symbols, archetypes, and creativity—and their relationship with the everyday world. Guillaume’s background includes among others: creative director and contributing editor of Whitewall, the celebrated New York–based art and design magazine; branding consultant; and teacher of communication design at the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He is the author of reDESIGN: reCREATE, a book about reinvention and creativity. The Last Arakad is his first novel. Guillaume lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles, California.
Pandemic by Abigail Denver Pandemic by Abigail Denver May 01, 2012 $0.99 15233 words Sample 20%
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Abigail Denver is a homeschooling mom who loves to write. She’s been writing all her life, and has always wanted to write for young adults. Her Chasing Destiny series has been playing in her brain for over ten years, and finally couldn’t wait to come out for another minute. She welcomes comments here and at her email address: abigaildenver@yahoo.com.
Like Father, Like Son by Timothy Paterson Like Father, Like Son by Timothy Paterson May 01, 2012 $0.99 2863 words Sample 30%
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Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; lilwhistler@juno.com
People In The Curtains- Book Two- Life Returned by Martin Taylor Graves People In The Curtains- Book Two- Life Returned by Martin Taylor Graves May 01, 2012 $3.99 66427 words Sample 20%
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Martin likes to write about a variety of subjects. He enjoys stories dealing with the bazaar and supernatural, also human interest stories. To be able to capture a reader's attention so he can't put the book down, is fantastic.
The Princelings and the Pirates by Jemima Pett The Princelings and the Pirates by Jemima Pett May 01, 2012 $2.99 38944 words Sample 23%
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I have been writing since I was about 8 years old. The evidence is a small booklet found in my mother’s box of treasures, written in a very childish hand, entitled The Little Stream. I've been creating articles and event reports for newsletters and magazines ever since, often with a slightly fictional theme, but early attempts at novels failed for want of suitable inspiration: characters and plot were sadly missing! I had a career in business and in environmental research that kept me gainfully employed but chained to a desk for many years. But I kept writing: manuals, reports, science papers, blogs, journals, anything and everything that kept the words flowing. Finally the characters jumped into my head with stories that needed to be told. I now live in a village in Norfolk with my guinea pigs, the first of whom, Fred, George, Victor and Hugo, provided the inspiration for the stories. Sadly Fred (pictured) followed George and Hugo across the Rainbow Bridge in 2011, but he knew that publication was on its way. And he knew he was a star anyway.
Amadi, der Phoenix, die Sphinx und der Djinn by Katharina Gerlach Amadi, der Phoenix, die Sphinx und der Djinn by Katharina Gerlach May 01, 2012 $6.99 77745 words Sample 20%
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Katharina Gerlach was born in Germany in 1968. She and her three younger brothers grew up in the middle of a forest in the heart of the Luneburgian Heather. After romping through the forest with imagination as her guide, the tomboy learned to read and disappeared into magical adventures, past times or eerie fairytale woods. She didn’t stop at reading. During her training as a landscape gardener, she wrote her first novel, a manuscript full of a beginner’s mistakes. Fortunately, she found books on Creative Writing and soon her stories improved. For a while, reality interfered with her writing but after finishing a degree in forestry and a PhD in Science she returned to her vocation. She likes to write Fantasy, Science Fiction and Historical Novels for all age groups. At present, she is writing at her next project in a small house near Hildesheim, Germany, where she lives with her husband, three children and a dog. Katharina Gerlach has had various short stories published in Germany as well as a non-fiction e-book in US-Fantasy author Holly Lisle’s "The 33 Worst Mistakes Writers Make About …" series.
Amadi und der Phoenix (Teil 1) by Katharina Gerlach Amadi und der Phoenix (Teil 1) by Katharina Gerlach May 01, 2012 $2.99 31023 words Sample 20%
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Katharina Gerlach was born in Germany in 1968. She and her three younger brothers grew up in the middle of a forest in the heart of the Luneburgian Heather. After romping through the forest with imagination as her guide, the tomboy learned to read and disappeared into magical adventures, past times or eerie fairytale woods. She didn’t stop at reading. During her training as a landscape gardener, she wrote her first novel, a manuscript full of a beginner’s mistakes. Fortunately, she found books on Creative Writing and soon her stories improved. For a while, reality interfered with her writing but after finishing a degree in forestry and a PhD in Science she returned to her vocation. She likes to write Fantasy, Science Fiction and Historical Novels for all age groups. At present, she is writing at her next project in a small house near Hildesheim, Germany, where she lives with her husband, three children and a dog. Katharina Gerlach has had various short stories published in Germany as well as a non-fiction e-book in US-Fantasy author Holly Lisle’s "The 33 Worst Mistakes Writers Make About …" series.
Amadi und die Sphinx (Teil 2) by Katharina Gerlach Amadi und die Sphinx (Teil 2) by Katharina Gerlach May 01, 2012 $3.99 25992 words Sample 15%
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Katharina Gerlach was born in Germany in 1968. She and her three younger brothers grew up in the middle of a forest in the heart of the Luneburgian Heather. After romping through the forest with imagination as her guide, the tomboy learned to read and disappeared into magical adventures, past times or eerie fairytale woods. She didn’t stop at reading. During her training as a landscape gardener, she wrote her first novel, a manuscript full of a beginner’s mistakes. Fortunately, she found books on Creative Writing and soon her stories improved. For a while, reality interfered with her writing but after finishing a degree in forestry and a PhD in Science she returned to her vocation. She likes to write Fantasy, Science Fiction and Historical Novels for all age groups. At present, she is writing at her next project in a small house near Hildesheim, Germany, where she lives with her husband, three children and a dog. Katharina Gerlach has had various short stories published in Germany as well as a non-fiction e-book in US-Fantasy author Holly Lisle’s "The 33 Worst Mistakes Writers Make About …" series.
Amadi und der Djinn (Teil 3) by Katharina Gerlach Amadi und der Djinn (Teil 3) by Katharina Gerlach May 01, 2012 $3.99 24586 words Sample 15%
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Katharina Gerlach was born in Germany in 1968. She and her three younger brothers grew up in the middle of a forest in the heart of the Luneburgian Heather. After romping through the forest with imagination as her guide, the tomboy learned to read and disappeared into magical adventures, past times or eerie fairytale woods. She didn’t stop at reading. During her training as a landscape gardener, she wrote her first novel, a manuscript full of a beginner’s mistakes. Fortunately, she found books on Creative Writing and soon her stories improved. For a while, reality interfered with her writing but after finishing a degree in forestry and a PhD in Science she returned to her vocation. She likes to write Fantasy, Science Fiction and Historical Novels for all age groups. At present, she is writing at her next project in a small house near Hildesheim, Germany, where she lives with her husband, three children and a dog. Katharina Gerlach has had various short stories published in Germany as well as a non-fiction e-book in US-Fantasy author Holly Lisle’s "The 33 Worst Mistakes Writers Make About …" series.