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Friends Can Be by P.D. Bruns Friends Can Be by P.D. Bruns Sep. 25, 2010 $0.99 24268 words Sample 50%
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Quarterback Duel by Sal Maiorana Quarterback Duel by Sal Maiorana Sep. 25, 2010 $6.99 44185 words Sample 20%
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I was born in 1962, have been a professional sports writer in Rochester, N.Y. for the Democrat and Chronicle for 25 years, am married and the father of three children. My primary beat is coverage of the Buffalo Bills, as well as golf, lacrosse, and hockey. I am the author of 16 books including the definitive two-volume history of the Bills.
Pranksters at Play: Tales Out of School by Mel Anthony Pranksters at Play: Tales Out of School by Mel Anthony Sep. 24, 2010 $4.99 99192 words Sample 20%
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Resonics: Revelations by J. R. Calvo Resonics: Revelations by J. R. Calvo Sep. 24, 2010 You set the price! 19186 words Sample 30%
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J. R. Calvo, a jack of all trades, was born the youngest of three in New Haven, CT. Weaned by trekkies and Star Wars, he became infatuated with science fiction as a young pup. His obsessions extend out to James O’Barr, and anything printed in comics. Throw in some Tolkien, Goodkind, Jordan, and Sanderson and the conundrum erupted. So Calvo journeyed down the Science Fantasy path to masterpieces like Dune. He began Resonics, in response to the most powerful question, Why not? Why not pit science against ‘magic’? Who would win in a fight a mech or a jedi? However, this is merely the backdrop. Resonics is foremost about the very real people. The villains who think they’re doing what’s best, the good guys drunk on their own legends, and the robotic centaur with a heart of gold… What? You never heard that one? Come and see.
The Dragonbards by Shirley Rousseau Murphy The Dragonbards by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 54351 words Sample 25%
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Shirley Rousseau Murphy grew up in southern California, riding and showing the horses her father trained. She attended the San Francisco Art institute, and later worked as an interior designer while her husband Pat attended USC. “When Pat finished school, I promptly quit my job and began to exhibit paintings and welded metal sculpture in the West Coast juried shows.” Her work could also be seen in many traveling shows in the western States and Mexico. “When we moved to Panama for a four-year tour in Pat’s position with the U.S. Courts, I put away the paints and welding torches, and began to write.” After leaving Panama, they lived in Oregon, Atlanta, and northern Georgia before returning to California, where they now live near the sea. Besides the Dragonbards Trilogy, Murphy wrote the 5-book fantasy series now available in omnibus form in The Shattered Stone and the Runestone of Eresu, plus sixteen children's books, before turning to adult fantasy with The Catsworld Portal and the Joe Grey cat mystery series, which so far includes sixteen novels and for which she is now best known. She is the winner of five Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists Author of the Year awards—two of them for Nightpool and The Ivory Lyre—plus eight Muse Medallion awards from the national Cat Writers Association.
The Ivory Lyre by Shirley Rousseau Murphy The Ivory Lyre by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 60594 words Sample 25%
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Shirley Rousseau Murphy grew up in southern California, riding and showing the horses her father trained. She attended the San Francisco Art institute, and later worked as an interior designer while her husband Pat attended USC. “When Pat finished school, I promptly quit my job and began to exhibit paintings and welded metal sculpture in the West Coast juried shows.” Her work could also be seen in many traveling shows in the western States and Mexico. “When we moved to Panama for a four-year tour in Pat’s position with the U.S. Courts, I put away the paints and welding torches, and began to write.” After leaving Panama, they lived in Oregon, Atlanta, and northern Georgia before returning to California, where they now live near the sea. Besides the Dragonbards Trilogy, Murphy wrote the 5-book fantasy series now available in omnibus form in The Shattered Stone and the Runestone of Eresu, plus sixteen children's books, before turning to adult fantasy with The Catsworld Portal and the Joe Grey cat mystery series, which so far includes sixteen novels and for which she is now best known. She is the winner of five Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists Author of the Year awards—two of them for Nightpool and The Ivory Lyre—plus eight Muse Medallion awards from the national Cat Writers Association.
Nightpool by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Nightpool by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 60815 words Sample 25%
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Shirley Rousseau Murphy grew up in southern California, riding and showing the horses her father trained. She attended the San Francisco Art institute, and later worked as an interior designer while her husband Pat attended USC. “When Pat finished school, I promptly quit my job and began to exhibit paintings and welded metal sculpture in the West Coast juried shows.” Her work could also be seen in many traveling shows in the western States and Mexico. “When we moved to Panama for a four-year tour in Pat’s position with the U.S. Courts, I put away the paints and welding torches, and began to write.” After leaving Panama, they lived in Oregon, Atlanta, and northern Georgia before returning to California, where they now live near the sea. Besides the Dragonbards Trilogy, Murphy wrote the 5-book fantasy series now available in omnibus form in The Shattered Stone and the Runestone of Eresu, plus sixteen children's books, before turning to adult fantasy with The Catsworld Portal and the Joe Grey cat mystery series, which so far includes sixteen novels and for which she is now best known. She is the winner of five Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists Author of the Year awards—two of them for Nightpool and The Ivory Lyre—plus eight Muse Medallion awards from the national Cat Writers Association.
Sandstorm by Ted Simmons Sandstorm by Ted Simmons Sep. 24, 2010 $6.00 40297 words Sample 30%
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Ted spent most of his career as a technology manager for a major oil company, mostly in international producing operations. This gave him the opportunity to live and travel in some of the world’s most fascinating places. He developed a keen interest in the cultures and beliefs of other peoples, and believes many Americans would benefit from some of his insights. He lived in the jungles of Sumatra, the deserts of Kuwait, and traveled extensively in such far-flung places as China, Egypt, Vietnam, and the various countries in the Middle East (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan). During the 1980s, Ted and his family lived in the suburbs of London, and he worked in a downtown office building just a few blocks from a horrendous act of terrorism perpetrated by the Irish Republican Army. This experience was the inspiration for the actions and characters in his novel Windstorm, young and old. As in all his stories, the main characters, Carter Chamberlain and Fiona McKenna, are beset with troubles at multiple levels, some external and some that they carry around in their own hearts.
Uncool- True Story by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Uncool- True Story by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 1247 words Sample 60%
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Valley of the Misty Mountain: Book One of the KODI Trilogy by Christine Buzzi Valley of the Misty Mountain: Book One of the KODI Trilogy by Christine Buzzi Sep. 23, 2010 $1.99 70128 words Sample 10%
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Dream Weaver's Quest: The Labyrinth War by B Lindstrom Dream Weaver's Quest: The Labyrinth War by B Lindstrom Sep. 23, 2010 $6.99 52275 words Sample 20%
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Diablo Creek by Ted Simmons Diablo Creek by Ted Simmons Sep. 23, 2010 $6.00 45268 words Sample 30%
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Ted spent most of his career as a technology manager for a major oil company, mostly in international producing operations. This gave him the opportunity to live and travel in some of the world’s most fascinating places. He developed a keen interest in the cultures and beliefs of other peoples, and believes many Americans would benefit from some of his insights. He lived in the jungles of Sumatra, the deserts of Kuwait, and traveled extensively in such far-flung places as China, Egypt, Vietnam, and the various countries in the Middle East (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan). During the 1980s, Ted and his family lived in the suburbs of London, and he worked in a downtown office building just a few blocks from a horrendous act of terrorism perpetrated by the Irish Republican Army. This experience was the inspiration for the actions and characters in his novel Windstorm, young and old. As in all his stories, the main characters, Carter Chamberlain and Fiona McKenna, are beset with troubles at multiple levels, some external and some that they carry around in their own hearts.
Secrets of the Magical Medallions:The Treasure Hunters Club Book 1 by Sean McCartney Secrets of the Magical Medallions:The Treasure Hunters Club Book 1 by Sean McCartney Sep. 22, 2010 $1.99 40037 words Sample 20%
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Sean Paul McCartney (He’s not related to the Beatle) was born in 1971. He graduated from Alfred University in upstate New York with a Bachelor’s in Communications in 1993. From there he played two exciting season traveling around the world with the Washington Generals playing against the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. In 1996 Sean earned his Masters in Education and embarked on a career as a teacher. He is employed by Plain Local Schools in Canton, OH. The first book in the series The Treasure Hunters Club: Secrets of the Magical Medallions introduces the four teens Tommy Reed, Jackson Miller, Shannon McDougal and Chris Henderson. The series is a cross between The Hardy Boys and Indiana Jones with a touch of National Treasure.
White Heat, White Ashes by Ted Simmons White Heat, White Ashes by Ted Simmons Sep. 22, 2010 $6.00 44149 words Sample 30%
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Ted spent most of his career as a technology manager for a major oil company, mostly in international producing operations. This gave him the opportunity to live and travel in some of the world’s most fascinating places. He developed a keen interest in the cultures and beliefs of other peoples, and believes many Americans would benefit from some of his insights. He lived in the jungles of Sumatra, the deserts of Kuwait, and traveled extensively in such far-flung places as China, Egypt, Vietnam, and the various countries in the Middle East (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan). During the 1980s, Ted and his family lived in the suburbs of London, and he worked in a downtown office building just a few blocks from a horrendous act of terrorism perpetrated by the Irish Republican Army. This experience was the inspiration for the actions and characters in his novel Windstorm, young and old. As in all his stories, the main characters, Carter Chamberlain and Fiona McKenna, are beset with troubles at multiple levels, some external and some that they carry around in their own hearts.
Myka the Goddess Witch: Zeus Secret by Vianka Van Bokkem Myka the Goddess Witch: Zeus Secret by Vianka Van Bokkem Sep. 21, 2010 $3.99 6591 words Sample 5%
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Vianka Van Bokkem is a Paranormal Romance/Fantasy/Mythology/SciFi author.
Candy Dancer by David and Linda Broughton Candy Dancer by David and Linda Broughton Sep. 19, 2010 $7.85 61960 words Sample 25%
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The love of my life, Linda, is deceased. There may not be any more books by me or us, though many more are written, they are not edited, that's something we always did together, right now I cannot stand to do it by myself.
The Legend of Big Hat Billy by David and Linda Broughton The Legend of Big Hat Billy by David and Linda Broughton Sep. 19, 2010 $7.85 82702 words Sample 33%
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The love of my life, Linda, is deceased. There may not be any more books by me or us, though many more are written, they are not edited, that's something we always did together, right now I cannot stand to do it by myself.
Fish Tales: The Legend of the Golden Fishes by Nick Masi Fish Tales: The Legend of the Golden Fishes by Nick Masi Sep. 18, 2010 $0.99 65529 words Sample 5%
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Nick Masi got the idea of writing the first installment of Fish Tales: The Legend of the Golden Fishes when conveying the story of an unfortunate household event. As he continued to tell the story, he decided to craft the occasion into a work of fiction that included non-fiction facts for expanding the reader's curiosity. After publishing the first installment, he decided to venture into a second one, again developing real life experiences into tales, including long ones! His second installment entitled The Case of the Colossal Calamares takes the reader to Mr. Masi's experiences in graduate school, again taking some liberties with fact to create more exciting fiction.
The Exodus According to G: A Unique View of the Biblical Story by Albert E. Gilding, Sr. The Exodus According to G: A Unique View of the Biblical Story by Albert E. Gilding, Sr. Sep. 18, 2010 $2.99 162681 words Sample 50%
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Black Lightning by David and Linda Broughton Black Lightning by David and Linda Broughton Sep. 18, 2010 $7.85 66377 words Sample 23%
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The love of my life, Linda, is deceased. There may not be any more books by me or us, though many more are written, they are not edited, that's something we always did together, right now I cannot stand to do it by myself.
Few Are Chosen by M T McGuire Few Are Chosen by M T McGuire Sep. 17, 2010 $3.00 110392 words Sample 10%
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Hello I'm M T McGuire. I grew up on a windy down but now I live in Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk with my partner, our son and a large hairy cat. (You thought I was going to say 'pussy' didn't you?). I check all unfamiliar wardrobes for a gateway to Narnia but am disappoined to report that I haven't found one yet. When I do, you'll be the first to know. If you like comic fantasy fiction you may like my novel Few Are Chosen which is out now as an e-book and a paperback. If you'd rather look at something you don't need to pay for, there are four free shorts which I hope you'll enjoy and a large chunk of Few Are Chosen, to boot. Cheers MTG
Fire of the Fey by Christine Rose Fire of the Fey by Christine Rose Sep. 17, 2010 $3.99 52978 words Sample 20%
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The Healer's Stone by P E Alty The Healer's Stone by P E Alty Sep. 17, 2010 $0.99 43142 words Sample 50%
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I have a passion to tell stories.... so watch this space!
Future Vision by Ellen Parry Lewis Future Vision by Ellen Parry Lewis Sep. 16, 2010 $6.99 53317 words Sample 50%
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The Pebblestone Five by Jeremy Mark Lane The Pebblestone Five by Jeremy Mark Lane Sep. 16, 2010 $0.99 4988 words Sample 10%
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Jeremy Lane is a writer living in North Texas with his wife and three children. Jeremy’s first collection of short stories, entitled “Here and Gone”, was published in 2010 by Ether Books, a digital publisher located in the UK. A collection entitled, “While I’m Still Myself” will be published in paperback by Tate Publishing early in 2012. His work has also been featured in many literary sites and journals, including MUSCADINE LINES: A SOUTHERN JOURNAL. A work of serial fiction, entitled “City On A Hill”, is being published by Ether Books throughout 2011.
Sallowed Blood by Glenn Stuart Sallowed Blood by Glenn Stuart Sep. 16, 2010 $5.99 69818 words Sample 15%
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Glenn Stuart, born in Wallasey - England, has had a variety of jobs since he left school. But some time during the mid-eighties, he woke up and decided to get an education! Six years later, he graduated from Liverpool University a schoolteacher. He's never looked back. He has always written, but being with young people seemed to inspire him. When Glenn and his family moved to Spain, he found he suddenly had more time to devote to writing. Glenn Stuart is married with three daughters and three dogs.
Belle Boy: A Sister in the Rebel Ranks by Anne Fuller Belle Boy: A Sister in the Rebel Ranks by Anne Fuller Sep. 16, 2010 $2.95 32920 words Sample 15%
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Born in Provo, Utah, Anne and her family moved around the western United States before settling in Missoula, Montana. She is still an ardent fan of the Big Sky country. Anne left Montana in 1991 to attend Brigham Young University. She graduated in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in business. Anne and husband Mark have moved 11 times in their first 15 years of marriage, including two and a half years in Duesseldorf, Germany. They can include two stays in Denver and two in Georgia among the places they have lived. While in Georgia, Anne fell in love with all things Civil War related. Anne spent many hours researching and visiting Civil War battlefields and museums. From there, her imagination really took off and Anne began writing historical fiction to tell the stories of how it might have been.
Desert Secrets by Kim Carey Desert Secrets by Kim Carey Sep. 15, 2010 $2.99 44397 words Sample 2%
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Kim Carey has a long-standing interest in spirituality. She was raised a Catholic, then as a teenager immersed herself in Existential literature. In the mid 1970’s she became interested in Yoga and Eastern Religions and in the late 1980’s was introduced to Tibetan Buddhism. Kim spent one year of her life meditating on the 13 Original Clan Mothers and the teachings of Jamie Sams and has a long- standing interest in shamanism, mythology and psychology. She has been greatly influenced by the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ken Carey, Sogyal Rinpoche and Steven Levine. Kim is a writer, photographer and poet. She has travelled the world extensively, including touring solo as a young woman in Europe and the Middle East and later flying for many years as an international flight attendant, which allowed her the privilege to connect with the spirit, culture, people and the natural surrounds in countries all over the world. Kim is a healer. For eleven years she studied and practiced Somatic Psychotherapy and is constantly inspired by the works of David Boadella and Gerda Boyesen. Kim has a strong connection with nature which includes a daily ritual of long walks and being in the sea. Here she finds solace and swims like a dolphin. The ocean is her instinctual home. Kim’s deep connection with the earth, her spiritual practice and extensive travels around the word inspire all of her writing and her life. Kim has completed the screenplay for Desert Secrets and is pursuing having this film produced.She is completing the sequel to Desert Secrets and completing her second book of poetry.
The Light and the Shade. Book one, short stories and poems. by OFU OBEKPA The Light and the Shade. Book one, short stories and poems. by OFU OBEKPA Sep. 15, 2010 $12.75 26019 words Sample 30%
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BLACK LILIES by Nena Crowe BLACK LILIES by Nena Crowe Sep. 15, 2010 $0.99 93695 words Sample 35%
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I wanted to write about something that was personal to me, so when I realized that I had yet to read a story about gypsies, I thought it would be an interesting idea and started working on it. Black Lilies is a result of my own gypsy soul and wishful thinking in my own life. I hope everyone enjoys the story and is looking forward to the second book in the series, as much as I am. =) The story is about an old gyspy tale, about a young man who was passing through a gyspy village during a celebration. The gyspies, being peaceful people, invited the stranger to stay and join in the celebration; he accepted. The young man left the following morning but returned a few days later with demands that the gypsies refused to meet. So, as the story goes, he unleashed the fury of the dead upon them, revealing he was a necromancer. He cursed the people of the village, saying that for eternity they would be followed by the dead until they finally gave into his demands. This is why, according to the tale, that gypsies are now known as nomadic people. Traveling from place to place, forced to change locations when the curse of the dead has found them again. Enjoy Black Lilies, it takes old tale and gives it a new twist.
Peggy of the Cove Peggy of the Cove "Secrets" by Ivan Fraser Sep. 15, 2010 $7.17 52861 words Sample 50%
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Ivan Fraser... artist, photographer, author and storyteller was born and raised in Nova Scotia. He uses watercolors and photography to share quiet inlets as well as the awesome power and majesty of the sea. His latest paintings take you back in time to the good old days of Peggy's Cove. With his work portraying wonderful light, "serene, peaceful, and ethereal" are perhaps the most common words used to describe his images. With the ocean in his front yard and the woods at back, Ivan has developed a great love for nature. Collectors from the Maritimes, Canada and the US have purchased his work. Ivan's latest endeavor is bringing Peggy's Cove Legend to reality through song, books, dolls, museum and storytelling. His popular Childhood Home Museum and exuberant storytelling is capturing the hearts of those hungry for details of the mysterious and charming Peggy. Ivan has blended historical facts, family and friends from around the Bay into Peggy's life, classifying his novels as Historical Fiction.
A Sword Called…Kitten? by Gordon Long A Sword Called…Kitten? by Gordon Long Sep. 14, 2010 $1.99 90884 words Sample 20%
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After 30 years of teaching, 40 years of theatre, and 20 years of playwrighting, I think I’ve paid my dues, and it’s time to become a novelist. I also adjudicate Speech Arts Festivals, and direct two different Seniors’ performance troupes. Sometimes I teach ESL in Korea. My latest fun job was supervising the medal ceremonies in Speed Skating for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. I crew on a 32-foot racing sloop called “Planet Claire” out of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, and I’m starting to compete in Agility with my Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Josh. (Actually, he competes. I run around and look like I’m contributing).
Rea and Kip: Part 1 of The River Runs Through by Kat Jaske Rea and Kip: Part 1 of The River Runs Through by Kat Jaske Sep. 14, 2010 $0.99 10050 words Sample 27%
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Bonjour. I’m Kat Jaske. Las Vegas resident––well more precisely Henderson, Nevada, which is right next door • Runner – Helped my crosscountry team win state championship Ohio state championship (5-K race). I’m even more proud of the next year when our team placed fourth, but I ran a personal best State Course time of a little over 19 and a half minutes. • Fencer – Yes, with swords, especially sabers. You know, the musketeer thing. Or Zorro. • Singer • Active in church • Love my black cat, Minnesota • Writer – Historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, poems, articles, all sorts of items for students and parents Many of my ideas for writing or teaching come to me when I am running. Unfortunately, I can’t carry a journal with me, so I have to wait until I finish, walk in the door, and then grab a pencil and paper, or a computer, and put them down. I have always loved reading and writing, voraciously. Mom’s favorite story is about the time she had to punish me for something (which I am probably innocent of doing) by saying, “No reading. Do not go to your room. Sit here and watch TV.” I hated TV. Writing takes passion (a love of words in my opinion) and when you have that passion, it permeates everything. Word scrambles and other word games and puzzles and other thinking games are “cool”. I graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, N.C. in three and a half years with a double major in English and Psychology. After working two years and saving every penny I could, I headed to France and spent two years studying there. Then returned to the U.S. to work a couple years before attending UNLV where I finished my Masters of Education and teaching certificate. Now I spend time teaching my students the finer points of the French language and culture, and encouraging them to read and write.
Powerless: The Shadowing by Jason Letts Powerless: The Shadowing by Jason Letts Sep. 14, 2010 $2.99 84443 words Sample 10%
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I like to pretend I've never grown up. I teach English to kids in Japan, love playing at summer camps, and write stories intended for adolescent audiences--they really are the only real fountain of youth. Come check out what I'm about and get in touch with me on twitter for electronic food fights! Happy reading!
Daughters of Qora: The Legend of Sophia by Faye T. Knight Daughters of Qora: The Legend of Sophia by Faye T. Knight Sep. 14, 2010 $1.99 89125 words Sample 50%
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FAYE T. KNIGHT grew up in a house of storytellers in Washington, DC. She enjoys studying different cultures and learning about their myths and fables. Daughters of Qora is her first novel. It reflects her interest in Egyptology, Indian food, archeology and ancient Nubian history.
Confucius at 6 by Brian Montgomery Confucius at 6 by Brian Montgomery Sep. 13, 2010 $5.00 13187 words Sample 25%
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Born and bred in South Central Los Angeles, CA. Yes, what you've heard in the Rap songs is true. Some of us do make it out without the aid of sports or entertainment though. I taught Special Education for many years and now I am concentrating on my first love, writing. I am almost constantly writing, not to be discovered but because I cannot seem to stop. It truly can be a blessing and a curse.
Fun Campfire Ghost Stories by John Bradshaw Fun Campfire Ghost Stories by John Bradshaw Sep. 13, 2010 $4.99 19267 words Sample 15%
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Ex US Army Officer, Ex State of South Carolina SITCON team member, 2nd degree Black Belt, private pilot, married, 3 sons, 2 Labradors, business owner.
The Stranger On Death Row by Loretta B. Staley The Stranger On Death Row by Loretta B. Staley Sep. 13, 2010 $1.65 65581 words Sample 20%
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Loretta Barnes Staley was born and raised in Evanston, Wyoming, a small town in Southwestern Wyoming. She was the sixth child in a family of nine children; all talented in the arts, especially music. Loretta was writing poems, songs and short stories by the age of twelve. Throughout a busy life of “ranching”, then, later on, managing a motel that she and her husband purchased, raising three children, and helping with grandchildren, she continued (when she could find time) to “dabble” at writing. Many of her stories of adventure and mystery were inspired by her own experiences. Others were inspired by the interesting and strange lives of various people she knew as they traveled through her life. Now most of her time is spent writing and she has been encouraged by her friends and family to seek publication of her work -- some of it recent and some from long ago. Hoping that a few will read, and perhaps enjoy, some of her stories, she has done just that. This is just one of the many novels written by this author. All of her writings are considered “acceptable” for young adult and teen reading. A note from the editor Loretta passed away in 2006. Since then her family has continued to publish and promote the stories she loved so much to tell. Thanks for reading Moms books. We hope you enjoy them all! contact info: lystaley@yahoo.com
Oathbreaker (A Faery Tale Novella) by M. R. Mathias Oathbreaker (A Faery Tale Novella) by M. R. Mathias Sep. 13, 2010 $1.00 8220 words Sample 50%
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The jewel you see glowing in the ring in my author photo isn't really a jewel at all. It is the crystallized tear of a real dragon. In my novel "The Royal Dragoneers" you might find the moment where this wonderfully magical tear drop fell from a green dragon's eye. It hardened on its way down to land in a mess of troll corpses that the dragon was laying on. My grandfather died before I was born, but the ring was given to me by my mother after my grandmother recently died. My grandfather had apparently won the ring in a poker game near the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma sometime in the early 1900's. It has been a boon to me, the magic of the teardrop, for it brought you here didn't it? Now treat yourself to something fantastic and try out the free sample of one of my novels. I hope you enjoy the journey. It will be spectacular. Thanks M.R. Mathias Follow me @DahgMahn on twitter Smashwords Notes: The map for the known kingdoms in "The Sword and the Dragon" can be found under the cover image at my website: http://www.mrmathias.com/ The map for the land of the Dragoneers can be found here: http://www.mrmathias.com/Dragoneers.html ***FREE READS*** by M. R. Mathias *Dragoneers Saga: "The First Dragoneer" - novella "Marcherian" - flash fiction *Wardstone: "The Blood of Coldfrost" - flash fiction
Triune by Nils Bonesteel Ohman Triune by Nils Bonesteel Ohman Sep. 12, 2010 $7.99 137210 words Sample 50%
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Dr. Nils B. (Bo) Ohman, is the executive vice president of Triune Services, Inc. and the author of two novels and several other submissions He has written other novels and novellas that are in various stages of completion. He previously served as administrator, Monument Hill Church, Monument, CO and consulted on project management and marketing for Raytheon Corporation’s Network Centric Systems, Colorado Springs. Prior to that he held marketing director and program management positions in broadband communications and electronic warfare in Raytheon and its predecessor, Texas Instruments Defense Systems. He was selected as the 1997 recipient of the Texas Instruments Quality Achievement Award. Dr. Ohman graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Basic Sciences and received advanced degrees in Systems Analysis from the Air Force Institute of Technology and in Research and Development Management from the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally he completed the executive Integrated Marketing Management course at TI and Raytheon. Prior to joining TI in 1988 he completed a twenty-six year career in the US Air Force in bomber, reconnaissance and electronic combat missions and key command and staff positions, rising to the rank of Colonel. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Ohman is a member of the Air Force Association and American Christian Fiction Writers association. Dr. Ohman and his wife, Nancy, currently reside in Colorado Springs, CO.
Key to the Stars by Kevin Domenic Key to the Stars by Kevin Domenic Sep. 12, 2010 $2.99 78884 words Sample 20%
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Kevin Domenic has been writing fantasy novels since age fourteen. Born in 1980, Kevin grew up in Thomas Edison's hometown of West Orange, New Jersey. Now living in St. Louis and pursing his writing career, Kevin's goal is not to create books, but worlds. When he isn't writing or working his full-time job, Kevin enjoys gaming, watching hockey, playing guitar, and of course, spending time with his wonderful fiance. Although his current focus is the Fourth Dimension series, other unrelated projects are in the works as well.
Fitting In by Linda Ann Rentschler Fitting In by Linda Ann Rentschler Sep. 12, 2010 $0.99 28125 words Sample 20%
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Author of the novel Jitters produced as a Lifetime Original Movie, Mother, a main selection of the Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club; Author of the romantic comedies: State of Disgrace and Fat Camp . Award winning playwright for Deathbed. Screenwriter, Producer. Member of Dramatist Guild.
Cover of Darkness by Silena Buckelew Cover of Darkness by Silena Buckelew Sep. 12, 2010 $0.99 17490 words Sample 50%
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I'm just a weird person that has hobby in writing. I've pretty much been writing since I was 6 years old. A lot has changed. Some works are still not the best and some are meant to confuse, but my longest work is still in progress.
Blood and Dreams ~A Vampire's Desire by Karen Walker Goin Blood and Dreams ~A Vampire's Desire by Karen Walker Goin Sep. 11, 2010 $1.99 74014 words Sample 20%
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Karen is a freelance writer, and a young adult/fantasy/fiction e-book author. She is the author of Blood and Dreams ~A Vampire’s Desire, and She Woke The Dead. She is a member of writers digest, authors den, Authonomy.com and Inkpop. Her e-books are available on Smashwords.com. Her books are available for purchase in print at Barnes and Noble online, and Amazon.com. Her latest projects are: the sequel to Blood and Dreams~ A Vampire’s Desire and is titled, Blood and Dreams~ Blackheart. She is also working on two additional novels... Details at a later date!
Legend of the Stone: City of Hamlets by Wade C. Long Legend of the Stone: City of Hamlets by Wade C. Long Sep. 11, 2010 Free! 28532 words Sample 25%
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Wade C. Long is a novelist, a poet, and a songwriter currently residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, his first published work was an essay in a school magazine at age 7. A supporter of several social justice causes, Wade is most passionate about fighting illiteracy. His future projects include THE METHODICAL WAYS OF EDWIN C. GWYNN, A Story About A Dream Chaser & the follow up to LEGEND OF THE STONE: City of Hamlets, LEGEND OF THE STONE: The Unity Chain.
The Reflection, Only Hers by Jeremy Mark Lane The Reflection, Only Hers by Jeremy Mark Lane Sep. 10, 2010 $0.99 5400 words Sample 10%
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Jeremy Lane is a writer living in North Texas with his wife and three children. Jeremy’s first collection of short stories, entitled “Here and Gone”, was published in 2010 by Ether Books, a digital publisher located in the UK. A collection entitled, “While I’m Still Myself” will be published in paperback by Tate Publishing early in 2012. His work has also been featured in many literary sites and journals, including MUSCADINE LINES: A SOUTHERN JOURNAL. A work of serial fiction, entitled “City On A Hill”, is being published by Ether Books throughout 2011.
Everywhere ... Faces by Robert Adair Wilson Everywhere ... Faces by Robert Adair Wilson Sep. 09, 2010 $2.99 2363 words Sample 20%
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Robert is retired from teaching. He spends his time volunteering, traveling, taking pictures, cooking and writing, not necessarily in that order.
She Woke The Dead by Karen Walker Goin She Woke The Dead by Karen Walker Goin Sep. 09, 2010 $1.99 53528 words Sample 20%
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Karen is a freelance writer, and a young adult/fantasy/fiction e-book author. She is the author of Blood and Dreams ~A Vampire’s Desire, and She Woke The Dead. She is a member of writers digest, authors den, Authonomy.com and Inkpop. Her e-books are available on Smashwords.com. Her books are available for purchase in print at Barnes and Noble online, and Amazon.com. Her latest projects are: the sequel to Blood and Dreams~ A Vampire’s Desire and is titled, Blood and Dreams~ Blackheart. She is also working on two additional novels... Details at a later date!
A Posse of Princesses by Sherwood Smith A Posse of Princesses by Sherwood Smith Sep. 09, 2010 $3.99 82357 words Sample 15%
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Sherwood Smith began her publishing career in 1986, writing mostly for young adults and children. To date she’s published over thirty books. The latest was Treason’s Shore, last of the four-book Inda series, with Coronets and Steel scheduled for September 2010. She also writes for young adults, her most popular book being Crown Duel, from Firebirds—the e-book edition of its prequel, Stranger to Command, will be her first offering through Book View Cafe. She’s also written short fiction, and collaborated with several authors, including the Grand Master Andre Norton. One of her books was an Anne Lindbergh Honor Book; she’s twice been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and once a Nebula finalist. Some of her stories have been reprinted in “best of” anthologies, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. Sherwood Smith was a teacher for twenty years, working with children from second grade to high school. She specialized in literature, history, and drama. She still does writing workshops at schools, and freelances for Publishers Weekly.
Sword of Aris (Stormslayer) by richard tombs Sword of Aris (Stormslayer) by richard tombs Sep. 08, 2010 $4.99 55722 words Sample 35%
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