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A Jewel in the Dust by Brent Darnell A Jewel in the Dust by Brent Darnell Feb. 08, 2012 $6.00 23432 words Sample 15%
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Brent Darnell is an international best-selling author and leading authority on Emotional Intelligence. He is President and owner of Brent Darnell International, a training and consulting company that maximizes companies’ success by tapping into the “soft” skills, or the Emotional Intelligence of each employee. His best-selling book, The People-Profit Connection: How Emotional Intelligence Can Maximize People Skills and Maximize Your Profits has sold over 30,000 copies worldwide. In this book, Brent introduces his unique approach to teaching Emotional Intelligence skills in technically trained professions. He has been called “…relevant to performance on every job and any industry,” by Emotional Intelligence pioneer Kate Cannon and is a recognized expert in his field.
A Jewel in the Dust by Brent Darnell A Jewel in the Dust by Brent Darnell Feb. 08, 2012 $6.00 23432 words Sample 15%
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Brent Darnell is an international best-selling author and leading authority on Emotional Intelligence. He is President and owner of Brent Darnell International, a training and consulting company that maximizes companies’ success by tapping into the “soft” skills, or the Emotional Intelligence of each employee. His best-selling book, The People-Profit Connection: How Emotional Intelligence Can Maximize People Skills and Maximize Your Profits has sold over 30,000 copies worldwide. In this book, Brent introduces his unique approach to teaching Emotional Intelligence skills in technically trained professions. He has been called “…relevant to performance on every job and any industry,” by Emotional Intelligence pioneer Kate Cannon and is a recognized expert in his field.
Когда отступает ночь… by Sergey Diborsky Когда отступает ночь… by Sergey Diborsky Feb. 07, 2012 $2.29 25111 words Sample 20%
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You are once again the stranger by R Bremner You are once again the stranger by R Bremner Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 5704 words Sample 15%
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R. Bremner has been writing stories, nonfiction essays, and poetry for thirty five years. In 2010 he suffered a stroke and in 2011 he underwent a liver transplant, but he keeps on writing! He has worked as a cab driver, a UPS truck unloader, a computer programmer, and a bank vice-president, and he has published in International Poetry Review, Title Waves, the Passaic Review, and the Mensa Journal, among others.
Verses For My King by Shirley McLain Verses For My King by Shirley McLain Feb. 07, 2012 $1.25 1286 words Sample 20%
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Shirley McLain is a retired RN, wife, mother, and grandmother of six, currently living in Plano Texas, where she is now enjoying her retirement to the fullest. She is working on three projects for publication; One of fictional short stories, a historical fiction novel, as well as a book of poetry. Shirley’s love of travel, adventure and writing, has created a novel which will hold your attention and leave you wanting more.
Luciérnagas by Alberto de la Madrid Luciérnagas by Alberto de la Madrid Feb. 07, 2012 $1.00 11518 words Sample 20%
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Petals and Thorns by E.C. Johnson Petals and Thorns by E.C. Johnson Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 3691 words Sample 25%
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Born in Landstuhl, Germany, E.C Traveled the world. Living in many states California, Florida, Texas and Alaska to name a few, before joining the Army and seeing the rest of the world (mainly the deserts of the Middle East). E.C. Now makes his home in the Knoxville, TN. And is hard at work on his novel due out this holiday season.
The Rat and Other Poems by Malcolm Whyman The Rat and Other Poems by Malcolm Whyman Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 6320 words Sample 15%
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Malcolm Whyman has worked and lived in the Nottingham area for the majority of his life. He was a well known face on the Nottingham folk/session scene for many years, personally organising a Monday night sing and drink for a decade. He began writing his biography in 2008, which is now available for free download. He is currently writing two other fictional works, and is near completing a series of folk poems.
Variations on Some Psalms by Kamala Moore Variations on Some Psalms by Kamala Moore Feb. 06, 2012 $2.00 11883 words Sample 30%
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Kamala has written poetry off and on throughout her life. Now, she is finally giving herself permission to do what she loves; to write the poetry that flows from living life. As one of her favorite poets, Rumi says, "Let the beauty you love be what you do"
Chaotic Control by Sumayyah Talibah Chaotic Control by Sumayyah Talibah Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 6416 words Sample 20%
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Sumayyah Talibah always knew she wanted to be a writer. At an early age, she began to entertain her family and friends with fantastic tales and songs. As a teenager, while being educated in the Detroit Public School system, Sumayyah decided to take her writing seriously. Poems and critical essays were her main focus at that time, although she did attempt her first novel during that period. Recently, the learning and reading (and reading and learning) has started to pay off. With several short stories, poems appearing in Liberated Muse Volume 1: How I Freed My Soul, Liberated Muse Volume 2: Betrayal Wears a Pretty Face, the upcoming Dear Sister Anthology, 2 self-published zines, and a soon-to-be published novel under her belt, Sumayyah Talibah is finally making strides toward world domination. She currently lives in Michigan with her husband, the hip hop artist, producer, and renaissance man, Tasherre Risay, their children, a cat, a well-used library card and overflowing bookshelves.
A Poem of Science, Or This Our Frost-Weary Harbor by J. Celan Smith A Poem of Science, Or This Our Frost-Weary Harbor by J. Celan Smith Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 49832 words Sample 20%
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The History of Liverpool In Verse by Caroline Doyle The History of Liverpool In Verse by Caroline Doyle Feb. 06, 2012 $4.99 5737 words Sample 20%
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I am 49 years old and live in Merseyside, England. I am a new writer. What I write comes from a lifetimes experience. I write fiction as well as non fiction.
Poemas en sepia by Alberto de la Madrid Poemas en sepia by Alberto de la Madrid Feb. 06, 2012 $1.00 4543 words Sample 20%
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Pobre diablo by Alberto de la Madrid Pobre diablo by Alberto de la Madrid Feb. 05, 2012 $1.00 5859 words Sample 20%
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Belshazzar and Antigone by G. E. Kruckeberg Belshazzar and Antigone by G. E. Kruckeberg Feb. 05, 2012 $3.50 14046 words Sample 20%
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G. E. Kruckeberg is a retired engineer turned author and poet. He has lived in several foreign countries including Japan, Korea, and Texas, and currently resides in Bucerias, Mexico with his wife Annie and a Chihuahua named Ninya.
Desasosiego by Alberto de la Madrid Desasosiego by Alberto de la Madrid Feb. 05, 2012 $1.00 10881 words Sample 20%
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De la espesura del viento by Alberto de la Madrid De la espesura del viento by Alberto de la Madrid Feb. 05, 2012 $1.00 6098 words Sample 50%
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The Eventual Moment by Violet Anthony The Eventual Moment by Violet Anthony Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 2556 words Sample 15%
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Viejos olmos by Alberto de la Madrid Viejos olmos by Alberto de la Madrid Feb. 04, 2012 $1.00 21021 words Sample 50%
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Dark Mysteries by Jim Pyra Dark Mysteries by Jim Pyra Feb. 04, 2012 $1.99 3534 words Sample 5%
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Talking to Myselves by Shawn Edrei Talking to Myselves by Shawn Edrei Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 6061 words Sample 30%
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Shawn Edrei is an American writer, gamer, poet and all-around story junkie. He's been writing since he was old enough to pick up a pencil and isn't planning to stop any time soon. In addition to his creative endeavours, Shawn is also preparing to pursue a doctorate in English Literature, at which point he will likely demand the world address him only as "Dr. Shawn". His main literary interests are postmodern fiction, SF and fantasy that doesn't go on for a dozen books.
Selected Poems by Louis Bertrand Shalako Selected Poems by Louis Bertrand Shalako Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 4645 words Sample 20%
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Louis Bertrand Shalako lives in Canada. He studied Radio, Television, and Journalism Arts at Lambton College. He enjoys cycling and swimming, and loves good books. He writes full time. His work has appeared in six languages.
The Breathless Pause by Moyra Caldecott The Breathless Pause by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 03, 2012 $5.99 9450 words Sample 20%
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Moyra Caldecott was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1927, and moved to London in 1951. She has degrees in English and Philosophy and an M.A. in English Literature, and has written more than 20 books. She has earned a reputation as a novelist who writes as vividly about the adventures and experiences to be encountered in the inner realms of the human consciousness as she does about those in the outer physical world. To Moyra, reality is multidimensional.
A Legend of A Remarkable Bard by Samuel Luck A Legend of A Remarkable Bard by Samuel Luck Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 4014 words Sample 10%
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Koors/Fotografie: Twee Versamelings Gedigte by Brand Smit Koors/Fotografie: Twee Versamelings Gedigte by Brand Smit Feb. 02, 2012 $5.99 9765 words Sample 20%
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Brand Smit is a freelance writer, part-time teacher and since 2006, master of a wide variety of websites. Born in Pretoria in 1971, Brand traversed South Africa with his family for the next 15 years. He graduated from high school in 1989, as fate would have it, back in Pretoria. He then continued his training for life as a productive adult at the University of Pretoria, before heading south a year later. After five years of learning and thinking he followed the only path that seemed reasonable after thinking about it. Two years in South Korea had him yearning for the country of his birth. He returned, worked in Johannesburg for six months, and then left again – this time for the shores of the beautiful island of Taiwan. He has called the southern port city of Kaohsiung home ever since.
Makeece by Makeece Makeece by Makeece Feb. 02, 2012 $7.00 9595 words Sample 20%
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My Chaotic Life in the Simple Art of Poetry by Jacklynn Sutherland My Chaotic Life in the Simple Art of Poetry by Jacklynn Sutherland Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 6947 words Sample 20%
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Poemas solo poemas by Olga Muñoz Poemas solo poemas by Olga Muñoz Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 8177 words Sample 20%
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Olga M. Muñoz, nació en Caimito, un pequeño pueblo de la provincia de La Habana, Cuba. Conoció la pobreza y se hizo maestra de niños. A la par que enseñaba aprendió que en la vida puedes alcanzar lo que te propones, pero cuesta. En 1980 llego al exilio en Miami y logró continuar en el magisterio. “Pobre de aquel que no ama lo que hace". En su opinión, escribir es conversar consigo mismo, un monólogo donde cada latido expresa una palabra y cada suspiro una ilusión.
Venus in Arms by Criss Jami Venus in Arms by Criss Jami Feb. 01, 2012 $4.99 6337 words Sample 10%
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Criss Jami is the author of "Venus in Arms" and "Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile". Born in 1987, he is the lead singer of the rock band Venus in Arms based in Washington, D.C. He is also a poet, essayist, and existentialist philosopher. He studied philosophy at George Mason University.
Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile by Criss Jami Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile by Criss Jami Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 16703 words Sample 10%
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Criss Jami is the author of "Venus in Arms" and "Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile". Born in 1987, he is the lead singer of the rock band Venus in Arms based in Washington, D.C. He is also a poet, essayist, and existentialist philosopher. He studied philosophy at George Mason University.
Poetic Impressions...On Your Heart ,Mind & Soul book 2 by jami pereira Poetic Impressions...On Your Heart ,Mind & Soul book 2 by jami pereira Feb. 01, 2012 $1.00 3912 words Sample 5%
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Born in California. Raised all across the United States.Settled in Texas. Blessed with two wonderful children,now grown. Ms.Jami L.Pereira spent twenty five years of her career in the construction field .She loves nature and is an avid outdoors woman.A lover of life and all that it has to offer.She prides herself as being disciplined with old fashioned values ,morals and integrity .
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water by G. E. Kruckeberg Earth, Air, Fire, and Water by G. E. Kruckeberg Feb. 01, 2012 $2.50 6750 words Sample 20%
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G. E. Kruckeberg is a retired engineer turned author and poet. He has lived in several foreign countries including Japan, Korea, and Texas, and currently resides in Bucerias, Mexico with his wife Annie and a Chihuahua named Ninya.
Beni de Bir Seven Vardı by Salih Aslanparcasi Beni de Bir Seven Vardı by Salih Aslanparcasi Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 3139 words Sample 20%
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MEHMET SALİH NEZİH, 01 ocak 1989 tarihinde diyarbakır'ın çermik ilçesine bağlı petekkaya köyünde dünyaya geldi. Şiir'e olan ilgisi küçük yaşlarda başladı,ilk şiir'ini 16 yaşında iken yazdı. 2007 yılının haziran ayında ailesi ile birlikte antalya'ya taşındı. Halen anyalya'da ikamet etmetedir.
Voices Through Skin by Theresa Senato Edwards Voices Through Skin by Theresa Senato Edwards Feb. 01, 2012 $6.99 9546 words Sample 16%
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Theresa Senato Edwards lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, with her family. She teaches and tutors at Marist College. Theresa is also founding editor/publisher of Holly Rose Review.
Congruent Spaces Magazine, Issue 3 by Congruent Spaces Congruent Spaces Magazine, Issue 3 by Congruent Spaces Jan. 31, 2012 $1.99 9558 words Sample 20%
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Congruent Spaces Magazine is a community edited magazine of Short-Short Fiction and Poetry. At Congruent Spaces, you are allowed to take part in the editorial process by helping to select which short stories and poems will be published in our magazine through our star ratings process.
dead of winter by jeff diego munoz dead of winter by jeff diego munoz Jan. 31, 2012 You set the price! 3548 words Sample 20%
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i'm only 22 years old and i'm a poet/novelist who wants to become a bestseller
Cheyene's Visions America by Cheyene Lopez Cheyene's Visions America by Cheyene Lopez Jan. 31, 2012 $11.99 10352 words Sample 5%
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My name is Cheyene M. Lopez I am from Alabama originally and now I reside in Michigan with my wife, author, Novelist,poet,songwriter,designer and illustrator as well as independent recording artist Trisha Blue Water known as Patricia A. Lopez. I have many books published at different websites such as,PublishAmerica.com, lulu.com, wordclay.com, createspace.com. I am presntly working on more releases of new books to come, so keep posted for them soon.
From Sinner to Saint and Back Again by Roleby Colvin From Sinner to Saint and Back Again by Roleby Colvin Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 6797 words Sample 10%
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God's Hopes Visions by Cheyene Lopez God's Hopes Visions by Cheyene Lopez Jan. 31, 2012 $13.99 14295 words Sample 5%
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My name is Cheyene M. Lopez I am from Alabama originally and now I reside in Michigan with my wife, author, Novelist,poet,songwriter,designer and illustrator as well as independent recording artist Trisha Blue Water known as Patricia A. Lopez. I have many books published at different websites such as,PublishAmerica.com, lulu.com, wordclay.com, createspace.com. I am presntly working on more releases of new books to come, so keep posted for them soon.
Chances Chagnes by Cheyene Lopez Chances Chagnes by Cheyene Lopez Jan. 31, 2012 $10.99 9492 words Sample 5%
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My name is Cheyene M. Lopez I am from Alabama originally and now I reside in Michigan with my wife, author, Novelist,poet,songwriter,designer and illustrator as well as independent recording artist Trisha Blue Water known as Patricia A. Lopez. I have many books published at different websites such as,PublishAmerica.com, lulu.com, wordclay.com, createspace.com. I am presntly working on more releases of new books to come, so keep posted for them soon.
Poetic Impressions : On Your Heart Mind & Soul by jami pereira Poetic Impressions : On Your Heart Mind & Soul by jami pereira Jan. 31, 2012 $9.99 27045 words Sample 15%
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Born in California. Raised all across the United States.Settled in Texas. Blessed with two wonderful children,now grown. Ms.Jami L.Pereira spent twenty five years of her career in the construction field .She loves nature and is an avid outdoors woman.A lover of life and all that it has to offer.She prides herself as being disciplined with old fashioned values ,morals and integrity .
My Home Town by Caroline Doyle My Home Town by Caroline Doyle Jan. 31, 2012 $1.99 2621 words Sample 10%
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I am 49 years old and live in Merseyside, England. I am a new writer. What I write comes from a lifetimes experience. I write fiction as well as non fiction.
The Beacon by Angela Charles The Beacon by Angela Charles Jan. 31, 2012 $1.00 259 words Sample 10%
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Angela Charles is the creator of Utopian Dreams Gifts. She is excited to introduce her latest collection to Utopian Dreams Gifts ~ Reflections. Reflections are short, inspirational picture books, designed to help you reflect on your life and what is important. Each story shares an inspirational message or poem. Utopian Dreams ~ Reflections will help you to see the good in yourself and the world around you. Using amazing photographs and inspirational messages Utopian Dreams ~ Reflections will help you inspire youth, celebrate heroes, ignite love or find faith! Utopian Dreams Utopians dream of a perfect world. Where love is our goal and peace is the norm. Where faith is seen in every living being and children believe in impossible dreams. Where heroes are celebrated everyday and when love is found it is here to stay. These are Utopian Dreams.
Animals In Verse by Caroline Doyle Animals In Verse by Caroline Doyle Jan. 31, 2012 $1.99 1984 words Sample 10%
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I am 49 years old and live in Merseyside, England. I am a new writer. What I write comes from a lifetimes experience. I write fiction as well as non fiction.
Al otro lado del camino by Olga Muñoz Al otro lado del camino by Olga Muñoz Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 15456 words Sample 20%
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Olga M. Muñoz, nació en Caimito, un pequeño pueblo de la provincia de La Habana, Cuba. Conoció la pobreza y se hizo maestra de niños. A la par que enseñaba aprendió que en la vida puedes alcanzar lo que te propones, pero cuesta. En 1980 llego al exilio en Miami y logró continuar en el magisterio. “Pobre de aquel que no ama lo que hace". En su opinión, escribir es conversar consigo mismo, un monólogo donde cada latido expresa una palabra y cada suspiro una ilusión.
Norfolk In Verse by Caroline Doyle Norfolk In Verse by Caroline Doyle Jan. 30, 2012 $1.99 1546 words Sample 10%
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I am 49 years old and live in Merseyside, England. I am a new writer. What I write comes from a lifetimes experience. I write fiction as well as non fiction.
The Poetry of Ghosts Myths and Legends by Caroline Doyle The Poetry of Ghosts Myths and Legends by Caroline Doyle Jan. 30, 2012 $1.99 2058 words Sample 10%
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I am 49 years old and live in Merseyside, England. I am a new writer. What I write comes from a lifetimes experience. I write fiction as well as non fiction.
A Day Green Shade of Blue by Andrew Sayler A Day Green Shade of Blue by Andrew Sayler Jan. 30, 2012 $3.99 45613 words Sample 20%
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Sementes Voadoras - Livro 1 by Rui M Sementes Voadoras - Livro 1 by Rui M Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 1247 words Sample 10%
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Three times a lady by Phillip Overton Three times a lady by Phillip Overton Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 3710 words Sample 20%
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