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Pocketful of Change by William Teague Pocketful of Change by William Teague March 23, 2012 $2.99 4046 words Sample 35%
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Shinbone Alley Publishing Featuring Artist/Writer William Teague
Flora Symbolica Illustrated—The Lore and Legends of the Flowers 2 by Austin Torney Flora Symbolica Illustrated—The Lore and Legends of the Flowers 2 by Austin Torney March 23, 2012 $0.99 4425 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Flora Symbolica Illustrated—The Lore and Legends of the Flowers 1 by Austin Torney Flora Symbolica Illustrated—The Lore and Legends of the Flowers 1 by Austin Torney March 23, 2012 $0.99 4370 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Pages Full of Memories by Richard (Bo Rivers) White Pages Full of Memories by Richard (Bo Rivers) White March 23, 2012 $1.99 6585 words Sample 5%
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I grew up in the small town of Danby, VT for the first 18 years of my life,and joined the U.S. Army as a cavalry scout in 1999 and returned home in 2002 with several medals of good service. After the service I embarked on a rodeo career after I was able to walk again from injuries sustained in battle, and became a Pro and Amateur Bull Rider and a Bareback Rider. I has since retired the rodeo although you still find me behind the chutes with the younger guys to lend a helping hand. I began writing at the age of 13 , back then it was just something to channel my thoughts, but in 2010, I decided to do something with my writing, self-publishing my first book. In 2011 I followed Pages Full of memories with a book of short stories co-written by 8 of my rodeo pals about our wrecks and rides in the rodeo. I have achieved a Editor’s Choice award in Poetry, and I plan to continue my writing. I am a Western Genre, Fiction and Historical Fiction writer, with my first novel in the works called Laramie’s Thunder. http://www.linkedin.com/in/whiteritchie
Nothing Matters by Snubnose Press Nothing Matters by Snubnose Press March 23, 2012 $2.99 44268 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.
Nostos and Algos by Manolis Nostos and Algos by Manolis March 23, 2012 $4.50 4464 words Sample 20%
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Manolis was born in the small village Kolibari west of Chania on the Greek island of Crete in 1947. At a young age his family moved first to Thessaloniki and then to Athens where he was educated, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at Panteion Supreme School of Athens. He served in the armed forces for two years, and emigrated to Vancouver in 1973, where he worked in several different jobs over the years. He attended Simon Fraser University for a year, taking English Literature in a non-degree program. He has written three novels, a large number of collections of poetry, which are slowly appearing as published works, various articles and short stories in Greek as well as in English. After working as an iron worker, train labourer, taxi driver, and stock broker, he now lives in White Rock where he spends his time writing, gardening, and traveling. Towards the end of 2006 he founded Libros Libertad, an unorthodox and independent publishing company in Surrey, BC, with the goal of publishing literary books.
For the Love of Regional Areas by Tom Clark For the Love of Regional Areas by Tom Clark March 22, 2012 $0.99 7528 words Sample 20%
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Tom Clark is a senior lecturer in Communications at Victoria University, Melbourne. Previously, he has worked as a political adviser and speechwriter. His PhD thesis, 'A Case for Irony in Beowulf, With particular reference to its epithets,' was published by Peter Lang (Bern) in 2003. His first collection of poems, 'OI,' was published by Cordite on Demand (Melbourne) in 2004. He has a book on contemporary political rhetoric forthcoming with Australian Scholarly Publishing (Melbourne), titled 'Stay on Message: Poetry and Truthfulness in Political Speech.'
BETRAYED - One Woman’s Journey by Martie Zuckerman BETRAYED - One Woman’s Journey by Martie Zuckerman March 22, 2012 $7.95 4994 words Sample 15%
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A Treasury of Teacher Appreciation Poems by Felicity Luckey A Treasury of Teacher Appreciation Poems by Felicity Luckey March 22, 2012 $2.99 4863 words Sample 15%
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Felicity Luckey is a poet and an author whose love for all things inspirational and motivational shine through in her poems.
Animal Inspirations by Jonathan Kump Animal Inspirations by Jonathan Kump March 22, 2012 $2.99 6019 words Sample 20%
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Jonathan loves the sound of laughter and to create a sense of wonder. He writes and exists with a sense of viewing things from a unique perspective. Jonathan looks forward to publishing many themed collections of poetry filled with wordplay and surprises, and wishes you extraordinary moments as you follow your passions. Jonathan is a Certified Laughter Leader through the World Laughter Tour and is a consultant providing analytical solutions in the healthcare industry. Jonathan would like to remind you that the Conference on More Precise Weather Prediction will be held next Tuesday, rain or shine.
Under an Emotive Sky by kathleen hoctor-bieler Under an Emotive Sky by kathleen hoctor-bieler March 21, 2012 $3.99 3652 words Sample 10%
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I was born and raised in Philadelphia. Pa. I went to Abp. Ryan H.S. for girls. I attended Bucks County Community College, transferred to Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. and graduated in 1975 with a degree in Psychology. Later on I went to Univ. of South Fla. on a scholarship, where I studied for a Masters Degree in Counseling. I have spent over 30 years counseling in many different venues; Balto. Cty. Womens Detention Ctr., ran the Harford County, Md. IOP Drug program, counseled the drug addicted, homeless population in Baltimore, I was appointed to the Harford County Advisory Board for Mental Health/Addictions, and currently work on a part time basis for a Womens Domestic Violence Shelter in Delaware. I have always enjoyed writing about my life time experiences, which at times have been raw and emotional. Through my poetry, I have tried to share some of those experiences with you, my readers. I hope you enjoy my work and in some small way can feel my heart through it....
Yehoshua: Adon Olam Aibishter by Mirvan Ereon Yehoshua: Adon Olam Aibishter by Mirvan Ereon March 20, 2012 $1.00 2886 words Sample 30%
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A poet, artist, writer, painter, madman and genius, Mirvan Ereon is a wonderful human being. He is strange, weird, fun, lovable, sexy, fuckable all at the same time. He is polysexual, polyamorous, pansexual, and many other twisted things and he is not afraid to be one. He is proud of who he is and he wants you to be the same way too with yourself! Message me. tell me anything. Ask me to wrote a story or a poem for you and I will gladly do it. I love doing requests =P And it is all free =P Send me a message - jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com
The First Collection of Poems: A Small Collection of Poems by Ere Bian Saikovera The First Collection of Poems: A Small Collection of Poems by Ere Bian Saikovera March 20, 2012 Free! 795 words Sample 20%
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I enjoy reading and writing. I especially enjoy reading science fiction and manga but avoid horrormat all costs. I will read romance, but I prefer to read action. I spend a lot of my time on my blogspot account. You can see my blogspot profile and blogs at when you click on my website and then my profile . I confess that I have extremely messy writing (I normally write shorthand if I can help it) and am obsessed with ninjas. I write extremely depressing poetry. Ere Bian Saikovera is just one of my many aliases! Bwa ha ha ha ha!
Love Echoes by Diane Valterra Love Echoes by Diane Valterra March 20, 2012 $1.99 1402 words Sample 40%
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Diane Valterra was born in Staten Island, New York and now lives in the heartland of the US, Kansas City, MO. Diane has been writing since she was 6 years old and has been published in newspapers, historical magazines and books of poetry, she has written radio advertising, sales training manuals. Current books I have published: Darla, Poems From The Heart, Poems Of Endearment, Chucky Chick's First Day At School. Currently Available on SMASHWORDS: Darla… One Woman, Two Men, One Obsession, Is a romance novel evoking feelings of compassion, and a desire to protect Darla from the fearless menace that is pursuing her. The innocent and steamy love developing between Darla and Jonathon will keep you turning pages. Darla, while fleeing from a threat arising out of her past, left her without a memory of the fate that awaits her. The mystery woven into the novel is an exciting and suspenseful aspect to the story, taking this novel beyond the typical romance scenario. As the suspense builds and the threat becomes imminent, Darla is faced with saving herself. The tension, expectation and drama is an edge of your seat read. The story line is current time in the Midwest with a descriptive narrative of the natural beauty of Iowa and it’s peaceful farmlands. She was now without a family or aid, a vulnerable young woman not yet experienced in life and living, she finds herself stalked and pursued by an incomprehensible terror. Jonathan, a man with a mission in his own life and business, is drawn into the mystery surrounding Darla’s arrival. He develops an overwhelming need for her with a passion that binds them in a perilous romance. Steamy and adoring, their love evolves, drawing Jonathan into a situation that tests his beliefs and ethics. Ali, the menace from Darla’s past, is an unrelenting danger who stalks her and is relentless in his obsession. He is powerful, wealthy, and has great influence in the community. He instills a deep fear in Darla, heightening her need to escape his grasp and his bitter compulsion to possess her.
A Warrego Dreamer by Elizabeth Hockins A Warrego Dreamer by Elizabeth Hockins March 20, 2012 $0.99 2398 words Sample 20%
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Elizabeth Hockins was born in Cunnamulla, on 29th November 1941. She lived on Spelling Point Station til age five years when the family moved to Old Bando Station, then Minetta Station, Wyandra. Excepting for three years boarding in Charleville, most of her education was by correspondence school, taught by her mother, Holley Jones.
The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam—Illustrated by Austin P. Torney 5 by Austin Torney The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam—Illustrated by Austin P. Torney 5 by Austin Torney March 20, 2012 $0.99 2328 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam—Illustrated by Austin P. Torney 3 by Austin Torney The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam—Illustrated by Austin P. Torney 3 by Austin Torney March 20, 2012 $0.99 2328 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam—Illustrated by Austin P. Torney 1 by Austin Torney The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam—Illustrated by Austin P. Torney 1 by Austin Torney March 20, 2012 $0.99 4360 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Trapped by Michael Krause Trapped by Michael Krause March 19, 2012 Free! 138 words Sample 20%
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Michael Krause is 22 and from the West Midlands. He has faced many challenges in life so far and hopes to face more difficult and life changing challenges ahead. He asks you to read his work with an open mind and welcomes honest feedback so that he can develop his skills as an author. As Michael Krause didn't receive a formal education he accepts that his grammar and punctuation needs development but he is improving with every flick of the page...
Challenges of Life by Hubert Crowell Challenges of Life by Hubert Crowell March 18, 2012 $1.99 4398 words Sample 20%
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Hubert Crowell currently writes, explores caves, plays the fiddle and works three days a week. He has in the past panned for gold, served in the army, repaired TV's, microfilm equipment, video projectors and other electronic devices. He has taught classes at Vocational School, Eastman Kodak and Church. He has worked at Lockheed, Kodak, BARCO and RCA to mention only a few. Studied at Southeastern University, Kennesaw University and Chattahoochee Technical College. Hubert's articles, poems and music can be found at: http://www.hubertcrowell.name
Memorias en Purpúreas Malvas by Paul Andreas Wunderlich Memorias en Purpúreas Malvas by Paul Andreas Wunderlich March 17, 2012 $0.99 18100 words Sample 30%
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Soy un amante de la literatura fantástica; el transporte a otros mundos jamás a dejado mi lado desde que nos hicimos amigos, en aquel entonces. Opino que la vida es bella rimándola y generando tras ella metáforas para explicar sus fenómenos alternos. Os invito a perseguir las letras que quedaron plasmadas tras la publicación de mi primera obra artística. Las letras quizá admitan dejarse probar tras alguna dosis inicial, y espero que lo sigan haciendo luego de su degustar prolongado. Soy un filósofo enamorado de la vida, y sobre ella me gusta refleccionar. Quizá de vez en cuando me aventure por los senderos que a muchos nos gustan festejar. Entre otras veces, me gusta aislarme, y focalizar mi pasión sobre aquella cosa que a todos nos elude: los enigmas de la vida. Y sobre ellos a veces escribo y tergiverso a historias fantásticas. Espero poder compartir tales aventuras con vosotros.
Drowning Silence Poetry by Michael Jones Drowning Silence Poetry by Michael Jones March 16, 2012 $3.95 31383 words Sample 8%
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Nadzieja Hope by Moonbound Nadzieja Hope by Moonbound March 16, 2012 $1.99 13275 words Sample 20%
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Elfin Legends Illustrated 2 by Austin Torney Elfin Legends Illustrated 2 by Austin Torney March 16, 2012 $0.99 7491 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Surrounded by Darkness by Joshua Rabbitt Surrounded by Darkness by Joshua Rabbitt March 16, 2012 $0.99 4988 words Sample 15%
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Diagnosed with Aspergers at the age of 13, Joshua turned to writing poetry in some of his darkest moments. By sharing these poems with the world, he hopes that others battling similar emotions can take solace in knowing they are not alone. When he's not writing poetry, Joshua is an avid gamer, enjoys baseball, spends time training his crazy cockatiel, and attends a local community college.
Elfin Legends Illustrated 1 by Austin Torney Elfin Legends Illustrated 1 by Austin Torney March 16, 2012 $0.99 7491 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Enim In Mortuus by Leonard Jones Enim In Mortuus by Leonard Jones March 16, 2012 $0.99 2955 words Sample 20%
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Author of dark tales and misery, humor and inquisitions on life.I write all things from the humorous side of life to the darker more tragic and terrifying parts that lurk in the shadows ready to severe your spine.
Rainbows for a Nightingale by Ron Bombardi Rainbows for a Nightingale by Ron Bombardi March 15, 2012 $1.99 830 words Sample 30%
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Letters of insanity and other works by Chastine Perkins Letters of insanity and other works by Chastine Perkins March 15, 2012 $0.99 2235 words Sample 35%
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Im a student in high school, class 2012. I am an advid reader and i love to write, but mostly I love to take pictures and show the beauty through my lense. I write mostly about missing children because i want to go into that feild of work. If you would like to keep up with some of my postings, follow my blog :) Watch out for my next book 'Raining on Samuel' It is about the after math of a kidnapping; Gabbi had been missing for three months until one day she was found wandering the streets unaware of who or where she was. Her therapist Cy vows to help and protect her but what should he do when she needs protecting from himself as well as the rest of the world? Gabbi's world has become nonsense and everything has turned upside down. "Gabbi, if you take care of your mind then I can take care of the voice that rules it and if you trust me then I can take care of the pain; but only if you trust me."
Un uomo. poesie e scritti vari 1987- 2010 by ANDREA LEONE Un uomo. poesie e scritti vari 1987- 2010 by ANDREA LEONE March 15, 2012 $7.99 4762 words Sample 20%
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Andrea Leone is an italian photographer, writer and documentary film maker, actually he lives and works in Milan. Since 1988 he began working with paper Obelix as collaborator since to 1989. From 1989 to 1995 he worked as a freelance for various agencies and then from 1996 to 1998 he was the art director for the agencies Cedal. From 2001 to 2004 he have directed the own agency Coseim. From 2004 until today he works as photographer and writer freelance and documentary film maker. ———- Reportages: 2007: Pantalica and the Anapo Valley; 2007: Maccalube of Aragona; 2008: Chill Diary – The water forms; 2009: Splinters – A different point of view about Sicily; 2009: Inside – The new art; 2009: Messina – The flood; 2010: Art in Hotel; 2010: Closed doors – inside the night train stations; 2011: Leafless; 2011: Zoo Project; ———- Exhibitions and Events: 2009: Acicastello (CT) – Palazzo Russo – “Visioni Contemporanee”, bi-personal; 2009: Taormina (ME) – Taormina Art Gallery – “Dimensioni Astratte”, collective; 2010: Catania – La Vetreria – “ART IN HOTEL”, solo exhibition; 2010: Catania – Tertulia – “07-10″, solo exhibition; 2010: Catania – City Picture Gallery – Curator and lecturer in six seminares about “The ethic into the photography art”; 2010: Catania – Palace of the culture – “SPLINTERS”, solo exhibition; 2010: Copenaghen – Italian Institute of Culture – “SPLINTERS”, solo exhibition; 2011: Vergato (BO) – “FUORI SPAZIO”, guest from Testoni Gallery, collective; 2011: Pavia – ARCI – “Un Uomo”, book presentation; 2011: Firenze – Maono Gallery – “IN MY TIME”, solo exhibition; 2011: Firenze – Brac book store – “Un Uomo”, book presentation; Cooming Soon: 2012: Crema – San Domenico Foundation – “SPLINTERS – Reviewed version”, solo exhibition; ———- Pubblications: 2011: “Un uomo: poems and various notes – 1987/2010″;
Gölge Boksu E-Kitap by Serkan Engin Gölge Boksu E-Kitap by Serkan Engin March 15, 2012 Free! 7422 words Sample 100%
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Hand Ramblings: Digital Edition by C.V. Hunt Hand Ramblings: Digital Edition by C.V. Hunt March 14, 2012 $0.99 6080 words Sample 20%
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C.V. Hunt lives in Ohio. She spends her spare time reading, writing, listening to music, painting, and catching horror flicks.
Pack Animals by Chris Wesley Pack Animals by Chris Wesley March 14, 2012 $1.99 11510 words Sample 15%
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Chris Wesley was eight years old, the first time he caught the attention of a crowd with his storytelling. Seven children stood captivated as Chris told of the time when the family’s pet Doberman Pinscher became engaged in a horrendous fight with his father, ending with his dad killing the dog with a knife. It was fifteen minutes long and a lie. But then, fiction is like that. Since that day, Chris has written music reviews and a music business column for Night Moves Magazine, acted in independent movies and plays; wrote, cast, directed, shot and edited an independent short movie, started bands and gone solo. He plays a few instruments and has generally been what some politely call “a wise guy”. That means he says things, he probably should have kept to himself. He does this often. But then, smart asses are like that. He is the creator of The Wilderness, a transmedia storyworld where artists, businesses and technology face off in a new frontier of ever changing paths to success every bit as dangerous and unpredictable as the wilds first traversed by early American settlers. In it, he gets to write fiction, say things he shouldn’t, create visual art and record music that pop radio would likely crap on if given the chance. He has fun with this. But then, independents are like that.
Waterloo iSampler No 4 by David Pollard Waterloo iSampler No 4 by David Pollard March 14, 2012 $0.99 2144 words Sample 35%
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David Pollard was born under the bed in 1942 and has been furniture salesman, accountant, TEFL teacher and university lecturer. He got his three degrees from the University of Sussex and has since taught at the universities of Sussex, Essex and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has written books on Keats and has published 4 volumes of poetry. He has also been published in other volumes and in learned journals and poetry magazines.
Rascunhos Poéticos by Marco Plácido Rascunhos Poéticos by Marco Plácido March 14, 2012 $5.99 9774 words Sample 10%
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Marco Plácido, de calmo não tem nada. Funcionário público, formado em Ciências Jurídicas pela UFF de Niterói, agitado, animado por conseguir, escrevendo, mostrar nossas idiossincrasias em poesias. Poemas que sangram a vontade de se comunicar. Alpistes para os pássaros que somos ou deveríamos ser... Voar, nascemos para voar... navegar nos (m)ares é preciso como é (im)preciso amar. Autor dos livros de poesias "Dentro de Mim", "Oculto", "Próprio Amor", "Declamador de Sonhos", "Intensidade" e "Pensamentos em Movimento", todos pela editora RG, São Paulo - Brasil.
When Among Painted Icons by Sistra Kristova When Among Painted Icons by Sistra Kristova March 13, 2012 $1.49 5158 words Sample 20%
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Since 1975, Sistra Kristova has been a Roman Catholic sister. She has a master's degree in English from Marquette University and over the years has worked as a teacher, editor, writer, and foreign missioner. Her various assignments have taken her to the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, New York, and Alabama, as well as the countries of Russia and Czech Republic.
More Than Simple Words Pt. II - Versus Reality by Xcalibur Anthony More Than Simple Words Pt. II - Versus Reality by Xcalibur Anthony March 13, 2012 $1.99 9338 words Sample 15%
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I am just one of you...
More Than Simple Words Pt. I - The Love Versus by Xcalibur Anthony More Than Simple Words Pt. I - The Love Versus by Xcalibur Anthony March 13, 2012 $1.99 9359 words Sample 15%
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I am just one of you...
A Dream in the Night - 2nd Edition by Michael Phoenix A Dream in the Night - 2nd Edition by Michael Phoenix March 13, 2012 $2.99 9253 words Sample 20%
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I currently call the Allentown, Pa area my home, for now. My first book, "A Dream in the Night", began as one poem / song: Goodbye. Goodbye was written when I was 15, after the death of a friend. Honestly, this is the third and final version. The first was done in 1999 on a word processor. I printed out 3 copies in binders and sheet protectors. The second was done in March, 2011. I did not know how different the formatting between Word and E-book was. So much for that idea. 4 print copies of that version exist. The entire design and every word are a part of my spirit and soul. 25 years are in this book, a long journey on a road that has ended. One life spent looking back. One ghost who believed they only belonged in the shadows. "Memories faded. Ghosts laid to rest. One life, over. A darkphoenix has risen from the ashes of a fresh grave." For lack of a better term, when this book ended, I re-invented myself. The person and life that created "A Dream in the Night" are dead and buried. Nothing is similar or remains, not even memories. Now is the time to look in only direction, forward. The night is still my world. I feel at home walking the streets or in an art gallery. I still like the shadows, but now, I fade into them when I choose. A new book and story has begun. How it will be written, I have no idea. No person knows what will happen from one moment to the next. I wrote all this for one reason: I want to know that what you see with me is real. The person in the photos is who you would see on the street. The words written are who you would talk to. I know professionalism sells books and everything. My style, to a point. Realism, the moment as it happens, is more believable and is never repeated. One last thing, a quote I live by and is great advice to everyone. "Life is not about what we do. It's about who we are. Never losing sight of our dreams. Having the courage to go after them, not matter what the odds. Believing in our dreams and ourselves, even when no one else does." Be safe in the night and always, Michael Phoenix Almost forgot: mandatory trational bio part: Hobbies: walking, reading, rock music, trying new things and ideas, writing, etc. Current projects: Vampire novel, tarot deck, reviews, movie in the 2nd half of year, another novel, recording and performing live 2 songs I wrote, learing a few instruments, for starters. Personal history: currently writing / living / creating it.
Rosedust by Larry Winfield Rosedust by Larry Winfield March 13, 2012 $1.99 6088 words Sample 15%
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Larry Winfield attended his first poetry reading at Weeds in Chicago in 1990. Over the next twelve years he hosted open mics, featured at many Chicago Poetry Scene venues and festivals, organized the protest poetry reading at the '96 Democratic Convention, hosted a weekly poetry and jazz show on pirate station Guerilla Love Radio as DJ Merlot, published poetry books and the online/print zines Liquid Glyph and City Table Review, and performed in Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, NY, LA and SF, and with ensemble groups Brothers in Verse and the many versions of his poetry band Brass Orchid. He currently lives in L A, produces the "Sundown Lounge" podzine, and his latest project, the horror/SF novel "Banjo Strings."
Les Études – The Nature Series: Mountains by Oluwatosin Ojumu Les Études – The Nature Series: Mountains by Oluwatosin Ojumu March 12, 2012 $0.99 1410 words Sample 50%
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My full name is Oluwatosin Oreoluwa Ojumu. I am a born again Christian writer, blogger and webdesigner. I write under a few different pen names, some of which are variations of my own name. Under this name "Oluwatosin Ojumu", I write mainstream (non faith-based) contemplative poetry and literary fiction. My poetry is mostly inspired by nature, and art, and beauty, and themes of memory, imagination, time, consciousness and explorations of other abstract concepts. I am currently writing a range of "Études" or "Studies" based on some of these concepts. My fiction is largely based on and inspired by existing classic works from great authors like George Eliot, Charles Dickens, Jane Eyre. Under "Tosin Ojumu", (the shortened version of my first name) I write mostly Christian material. I am producing an open translation of the Bible (New Testament) called "The Open Bible". I also write articles about my opinions on various Church and Christian matters, and I maintain a blog about my expectations and hopes for Christian marriage called "Finding Mr Huggie-Wuggie". This is also the pen-name I use for other non-fiction, including opinion articles about issues unrelated to my faith. Under my middle name "Ore Oluwa" I plan to publish works about creative arts and crafts - hopefully coming soon! I also plan to publish a few works under completely anonymous pen-names....! ;)
Excursions in daily living...Vol 2 by Ann Evans Excursions in daily living...Vol 2 by Ann Evans March 12, 2012 $2.99 2516 words Sample 30%
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Graduated from UNA (then Florence State University), Florence, AL, with a BS, MA in Education. Several years ago she retired from full-time teaching in the Business Technology Department at what is now Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, GA. During her full-time employment at the college, she started a student staffed college newsletter and served as Advisor for seven years.
Korpuskularno Falowa Natura CzÅ‚owieka by Comporecordeyros Korpuskularno Falowa Natura CzÅ‚owieka by Comporecordeyros March 12, 2012 $5.00 962 words Sample 20%
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MiÄ™dzygwiezdna (teksty) by Comporecordeyros MiÄ™dzygwiezdna (teksty) by Comporecordeyros March 12, 2012 $2.00 1748 words Sample 20%
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Measured Extravagance by Peg Duthie Measured Extravagance by Peg Duthie March 11, 2012 $4.99 6010 words Sample 20%
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Peg Duthie shares an old house in Nashville, Tennessee, with a tall mechanic, a large dog, and a small piano. She works as an indexer and copyeditor.
Blueshifting by Heather Kamins Blueshifting by Heather Kamins March 11, 2012 $4.99 2080 words Sample 20%
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Heather Kamins grew up in New York and Massachusetts and has an MFA in creative writing from Mills College. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in various journals including 7×20, Chiron Review, Neon, Autumn Sky Poetry, Alehouse, and 580 Split, and in the anthology 140 And Counting. She lives in Western Massachusetts.
21st Century Chinese Poetry, No.1 by 21st Century Chinese Poetry, No.1 by pathsharers March 11, 2012 $2.99 4858 words Sample 20%
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The Editor-and-Translator Team of 21st Century Chinese Poetry: Meifu Wang: Ms. Wang is the chief editor and translator of 21st Century Chinese Poetry. Born and grew up in Taiwan, Meifu Wang earned her BA in Foreign Languages and Literature from National Taiwan University. Her poetry can be seen in various Chinese literary journals. She lives in Washington DC. Steven Townsend: Mr. Townsend is the co-editor of 21st Century Chinese Poetry. Born in the US but spent considerable time in Europe as a child, Mr. Townsend writes poetry as well as translates poetry from French, Spanish, and Italian to English. He has published some of his poetic works as Kindle e-books. Mr. Townsend lives in Washington DC.