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The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad May 05, 2012 $1.99 18076 words Sample 20%
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Olalekan Ahmad was born on October 28, 1968 in Kaduna, Nigeria. He began his education at Command Children School, Kaduna, where he completed his primary education in 1980. He later proceeded to Government Day Secondary School, Tafawa Balewa, Kaduna, for his secondary education in 1980 but finished at Naraguta Grammar School, Jos in 1984. He also attended College of Advanced Studies Zaria between 1985 and 1987. He graduated with a Computer Science Degree from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, in 1994. He is currently the Head of IT Unit of Federal Medical Centre, Katsina. He is married to Mary Habu and has two daughters, Maryam and Khadijat. He loves golf and martial arts.
Caleb by Michael E Bemis Caleb by Michael E Bemis May 05, 2012 $3.99 55215 words Sample 5%
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My qualifications for writing Caleb includes over 30 years of professional and volunteer experience working with children and teenagers in a law enforcement, educational, recreational, residential, and mentoring capacity. During my law enforcement career I served as a municipal police juvenile officer and founded a large municipal police benevolent association whose sole mission was youth programs and projects. As the elected sheriff of York County, Maine, I implemented and operated the state's largest Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. For the past 12 years, my second career has been as senior educational technician on the flagship campus of one of New England's largest behavioral health agencies. Throughout my adult life I have taken thousands of youths, in groups both large and small, on hundreds of day and overnight trips throughout New England and Canada.
A Pathfinder from Hell by Victor Bychkov A Pathfinder from Hell by Victor Bychkov May 05, 2012 $1.29 32990 words Sample 20%
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Elvis Presley My Second Chance by Bruce Portmann Elvis Presley My Second Chance by Bruce Portmann May 04, 2012 $11.99 103646 words Sample 7%
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Bruce Portmann is a twenty plus year veteran of the record industry, working his way up from a clerk in a single retail location, to become International Marketing & Promotion Director for Capital Records and subsidiary labels EMI America and United Artist Records. The list of artist he promoted and sometimes befriended includes but is not limited to Bob Seger, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller, Anne Murray, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Grand Funk Railroad and Paul McCartney. The energy that Bruce experienced upon seeing Elvis Presley at a live show was enough to make a lasting impression on him. Recognizing for himself the greatness of the "King of Rock n' Roll", he became one more of the millions of Elvis fans. It's because of his love for Elvis, the artist, that he has pulled from his well founded background in the record industry and written Elvis Presley: My Second Chance, as a tribute to Elvis's memory.
In the Matter of Two Men by dhae walpoole In the Matter of Two Men by dhae walpoole May 03, 2012 $1.99 80672 words Sample 15%
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Dhae (Enomowyi) Walpoole has published three novels: The Lady King: Njinga Mbande (ISBN9781602647824); In the Matter of Two Men (ISBN0741457180); and Still Here: The Debt (ISBN9781598004663); a play Heart of a Woman-Plus One, Spare the Rod and various poetry. Being a Behavioral Scientist (Master in Juvenile Justice) she easily finds something of interest in everything and everyone. Favorite hobbies include organic gardening, abstract painting, nutrient fitness, T’ai Chi, mentoring youth in the probation department and victims of abuse with special interest in environmental issues. When time permits she writes and travels with her family.
Unstable by D.D. Summers Unstable by D.D. Summers May 03, 2012 $4.99 43508 words Sample 10%
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I started to write at the age of fourteen. My influences to become a writer were my grade nine English teacher and Stephen King. I love books by John Steinbeck, Dean Koontz, Harper Lee, Gary Paulsen and any other author that can put me right in their story. I love to write and read. I hope to someday be known for my writing, hopefully in a positive way.
One-Hundredth Goliath: a short story by Jeff Posey One-Hundredth Goliath: a short story by Jeff Posey May 02, 2012 $0.99 7152 words Sample 20%
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“Where did these rocks come from?” asked the geology professor. The fifty or so students ambling among the pile of stones at the bottom of the hill offered answers in tentative voices: a Precambrian ocean, an ancient river, the continental shelf …. The professor shouted “No!” to each answer. Then a skinny, prematurely balding student pointed at the top of the hill with his rock hammer and said in a ringing voice, “They come from up there!” “Exactly!” boomed the professor. That skinny boy was me. I’ve always had a flair for pointing out the embarrassingly obvious. Friends and colleagues say I have a gift for explanation, clarification, synthesis. I’m also fascinated by darned near everything. Which explains why I: Have a geology degree, nearly earned a degree in biology, nearly earned a master’s degree in journalism, spent a decade as a magazine writer and editor, did five-and-a-half-years of night school to get a master’s degree in financial analysis (of all things), and once tried my hand as an independent financial consultant. I like challenges. If I feel ignorant about something, that motivates me to figure it out. My work credits include: DFW Writers’ Conference, for which I was Director in 2011 Founder and sole member of Jeff Posey Enterprises LLC, the business entity for both my Author and Corporate work Javelin Marketing Group, where I labored on more than 80 pitches to prospective clients and placed nearly 50 stories in the trade press Carter & Burgess Inc. (now Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.), where I managed external and internal communications Free Range Communications Group Inc., a marketing/communications company I founded and managed for five years VHA Inc., where I started up and managed a book-publishing division American Way magazine where I managed more than fifty freelance writers and started up a fiction section D Magazine, where as City Editor covering Dallas politics I learned over and over that nothing is as it seems Sun Exploration and Production Co., where I looked for (and found) oil and gas deposits The University of Dallas and Fun/Ed Inc., where I taught people how to write fiction Along the way, I’ve earned an award for investigative magazine journalism, gathered more than a dozen speaking awards with Toastmasters International, and published about a half-dozen short stories with small literary magazines.
Broken Road by Cindy Rush Broken Road by Cindy Rush May 02, 2012 $0.99 136837 words Sample 20%
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I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 1957. I have loved reading ever since the alphabet letters in Dick and Jane suddenly became words. I do not have a college degree, but it’s never been difficult to create a laudatory speech or article when I was emotionally attached to the subject, or to dash off a caustic harangue when I was really angry. In 1978, a dear friend committed suicide. From that loss, a wish began, which grew into an idea in 2002. In April 2010, my husband became insistent that I try my hand at writing the novel that had been rolling around in my brain for eight years. The storyline had become a topic of conversation anytime we made an out-of-town trip. During that summer, I had the experience of typing as fast as I could while the story “wrote itself.” The characters talked to me day and night. I loved the writing, but did wonder sometimes if I was losing my marbles, especially as I rode the emotional wave over the conflicts and heartaches the characters endured. Broken Road is the title of my first publication. I had never intended to pen a sequel, but the leading characters had other plans, badgering me with so much information that it was either put it into print or go nuts. Full Circle is currently undergoing revisions. Calling myself an author puts me way outside my comfort zone. I don’t have a college degree--not even close--but slowly, I’m becoming more at ease. At this point, I can’t remember what life was like when I wasn’t writing.
The Millennium Man by Kim Kinrade The Millennium Man by Kim Kinrade May 02, 2012 $2.99 175774 words Sample 15%
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Bestselling author Kim Kinrade was born and raised in Kimberley, British Columbia, on the B.C. side of the Canadian Rockies. He put himself through the University of British Columbia - where he received a degrees in Political Science - by playing guitar and singing in lounges. During this time he recorded his first single and an album. After graduation Kim went into music professionally, touring Canada with a showband band. During the 1980′s Kim became one of the busiest pub performers in western Canada and also did a stint in Australia. Besides getting married and becoming a partner in a British pub he recorded two more singles and produced a video that aired on the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia in the early 1990′s Kim continued to perform professionally at night while looking after a young daughter and infant son during the day. It was during this time that he rekindled a past-time that had been put on hold while studying at U.B.C. – writing short stories. An Honourable Mention award in the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia-sponsored writing contest spurred him on to write another short story focusing on his grandfather's exploits in World War I. This was expanded into his first manuscript, "The Salient." As well as having a long stint at one of Nova Scotia’s premier resorts Kim has played in Europe, Great Britain and the United States making new fans with his unique brand of entertainment. On the writing side Kim has penned 8 novels of which 6 have been published. He is a member of the Writing Council of Nova Scotia and has been a judge in national writing competitions.
All Kinds Of Girls by Shane Grey All Kinds Of Girls by Shane Grey May 02, 2012 $0.99 17966 words Sample 10%
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Shane Grey has worked in Psychiatric Hospitals and Assisted Living facilities. He played punk rock guitar in bands for many years. All the while writing in various forms. Shane Grey currently resides in the Inland Empire, writing short stories and novellas, working to finish his debut novel, Memoirs of a Madhouse. Here is what people are saying about Shane Grey: "The essence of Richard Laymon is alive and well in Shane Grey." -Joe Cauwel, Horror Film Reviewer. [Shane Grey's ebook, Sincerely, Me] "I really liked this piece. It's creepy and builds up to a surprise at the end. Good job. Worth the read." -Ser Livre, author of We The Victims: A Guide To Relationships For Victim Type Women. [Shane Grey's ebook, Sincerely, Me] "Weird, but ok, liked somewhat." -Eloise Tavares, Smashwords Reader. [Shane Grey's ebook, Phoebe] "A page turner that keeps you reading, a nice bridge between reality and fantasy." -Arnold Brown, Comedian/Actor. [Shane Grey's ebook, The Last Story I Will Ever Write About Her] "Such honesty makes this story a brutal break up story-it made me feel sorry for Missy. Most guys would relate to this story, most ladies would want a guy who really loves them like the main character." -Dora Okeyo, author of From The Heart.
3 One Act Plays, Vol. 2 by Leni Matlin 3 One Act Plays, Vol. 2 by Leni Matlin May 01, 2012 $0.99 7525 words Sample 30%
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3 One Act Plays, Vol. 1 by Leni Matlin 3 One Act Plays, Vol. 1 by Leni Matlin May 01, 2012 $0.99 7663 words Sample 30%
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Roles for sale! A Theatrical Novel by Roman Shabanov Roles for sale! A Theatrical Novel by Roman Shabanov April 30, 2012 $1.29 91069 words Sample 20%
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Your Dollar is in my pocket by Dmitriy Holler Your Dollar is in my pocket by Dmitriy Holler April 30, 2012 $1.00 20660 words Sample 20%
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Once Removed by KB Walker Once Removed by KB Walker April 30, 2012 $4.89 71708 words Sample 10%
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The photo shows Howard and I ready to take part in the Santa Run to raise money for the Laura Crane Teenage Cancer Trust.
Of Honor And Deceit by Mike Due Of Honor And Deceit by Mike Due April 29, 2012 $3.99 83460 words Sample 30%
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Mike lives with his family in a suburb of Cincinnati, OH. Born and raised just south of Cincinnati in Erlanger, KY, Mike attended St. Henry High School where he entertained the idea of one day being a writer. Later Mike attended Northern Kentucky University where he initially majored in Journalism and wrote for the school newspaper, The Northerner. He eventually decided he wanted to be a technical writer and changed his major. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Psychology. His first job after graduating was with a small marketing research firm where he was hired to write marketing research reports. As fate would have it, he would have to wait to be a writer because the staff computer person quit that very day, with Mike being thrust into the IS support role. Over two decades later, Mike is still working with computers and loving it. He is currently a project manager in the eBusiness department of a Fortune 500 company in Cincinnati, OH. Mike has also been a musician since the age of 15. He spent 3 years playing with Johnny Fink & The Intrusion in the 1990's but quit to pursue marriage and a family. He later played with several worship bands in the Cincinnati area. Eventually he realized his life was too busy to continue with performing music and eventually sought another creative outlet that required less time away from home. Family life brought Mike one step closer to writing once more in a rather unexpected way. Mike loved telling his daughters stories at bed-time. A family tradition was born as his daughters asked him to make up stories spontaneously which yielded a few classics which his now teen-aged daughters still recall with amazing clarity. His family began to urge Mike to write down his stories which indeed rekindled Mike's writing. Soon he realized he had a number of ideas for a novel, although not necessarily for children. In 2007 Mike wrote his first novel. He spent 6 months writing the book, another 6 months revising it, 1 year working with an editor and another 6 months rewriting yet again. Eventually he decided he was not happy with the final result and set upon writing something entirely different. This first novel, however, helped Mike understand the process better and helped him develop a more creative and efficient process of writing. In 2010 Mike began "Of Honor and Deceit" and published the book online in March of 2011. The book is a psychological thriller with a military backdrop. Deep in the story-line are a number of layers of ethical difficulties that challenge the reader with their own belief systems. "This is not me trying to push an agenda, or trying to tell anyone what they should believe or how they should act when faced with these kinds of tough decisions, but I just want them to make up their own minds and try to think through their own beliefs." Mike hopes to pursue publication with a traditional publishing house in the near future. He is also currently half-way finished with his next novel.
Hope Is a Waking Dream by Chloe Behrens Hope Is a Waking Dream by Chloe Behrens April 28, 2012 $7.99 98745 words Sample 20%
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I've loved to write ever since I learned how to read. I'm a self-proclaimed "foodie." I'm a sucker for a great patio, a lemondrop martini, and my closest friends in the evenings. My pets are my kids; a Schnauzer, two German Shephards, and two fat lazy kitties. I'm learning about wines, and enjoy finding new ones to try. I've been stricken with Wanderlust, and I'm obsessed with travel! I'm originally from Hudson Valley, NY. I currently reside in a suburb of Dallas.
Dark Man by Ashlynn Monroe Dark Man by Ashlynn Monroe April 27, 2012 $1.99 8008 words Sample 20%
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From Time To Time by Susan Thornton From Time To Time by Susan Thornton April 27, 2012 $3.99 44636 words Sample 30%
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Susan Thornton is a television producer for an educational channel in Maryland. In addition to her production work, she also enjoys the art of writing fiction. She relishes getting lost in a book, dancing when no one is looking, digging in the earth, an impassioned political discussion, sports, movies, theatre, and most of all ~ her family.
Secrets of 'The Pit' by Marc Hopkins Secrets of 'The Pit' by Marc Hopkins April 26, 2012 $4.99 83378 words Sample 20%
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I worked 19 years for Ed Lowe, the inventor of Kitty Litter. We were friends, but after his passing, and due the economy I was let go. Given I live in the middle of nowhere, since the layoff I've been bereft of a job. At times I've struggled with a sense of personal dignity as I've tried to find gainful employment and get my life back on track. The raw rage contained in my novel is a literary exorcism of personal demons, a coming to terms with the gross injustices of this world. I would compare my work to the realism of Truman Capote who developed an edginess for understanding the grim realities of American survival, blending journalism with fiction. I am untutored in the ways of academia, but an autodidactic who has channeled his energies into learning what is essential for continued existence. Currently, writing is a form of psychological survival, a means through which I process the world around me. I tell you all this by way of autobiographical background to help you understand that I have a compelling back-story that includes among other things a life as a semi-pro wrestler, bouncer and scout master. I am also the father of a son and two daughters. ---------------------------------------------- A Word from my Mentor - Booker Shortlisted author Michael Collins Please give due consideration to the depth and rawness of this novel. My name is author, Michael Collins. I was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in England for a gritty, crime-genre novel. I've worked extensively with Marc and believe he has captured the elements of crime, suspense and social critique in a raw and unnerving work of genius. The edginess of the serial killer is so perfectly rendered I fear those reading this work might mistake the author for the protagonist. This is to Marc's credit for creating such a real character. Rest assured Marc is sane. He just had the unflinching vision of a genre writer to take us into the heart and mind of a serial killer struggling with socio-political realities of modern-day America.
California Howdy (a short story) by W. Todd Fraser California Howdy (a short story) by W. Todd Fraser April 26, 2012 $0.99 2624 words Sample 25%
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I was an Oracle DBA for 12 years and an Informix DBA for 1 year. I have owned/sold several businesses since 2001 when the DBA career ended. Currently I am involved in writing (ezinearticles.com under several author's names to keep things straight - I write about multiple subjects and I am a creator of fictional short stories and poetry. I also have a professional level voice allowing me to participate in the creation of audio books and the like.
Lingering Casualties of Love and War by Jerry C. Wible Lingering Casualties of Love and War by Jerry C. Wible April 26, 2012 $3.99 113850 words Sample 25%
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Jerry Wible is a retired physician who has been writing for almost 8 years. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves. His hobbies include hunting and fishing. Other interests include; snow skiing, scuba diving, collecting, and being a private pilot. Jerry's writings are diverse in topic and interests that range from Young Adult to Action/Romances and even soft Sci-Fi.
No More Bull by Edwin R Larson No More Bull by Edwin R Larson April 26, 2012 $6.99 114884 words Sample 10%
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BORDLERLINE by david merron BORDLERLINE by david merron April 26, 2012 $3.00 83232 words Sample 20%
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David Merron was born in London and educated at Grammar School. Following National Service, he dropped medical school and went out to a young border kibbutz in Israel where he lived for some years, including periods as general secretary and farm manager. He remarried and returned to England, qualified professionally as a Construction Projects Manager and a member of the Chartered Institute. He has been writing for many years, has self-published three books and had articles published in various magazines. He holds an MSc in Palaeoanthropology and is currently working on articles for journals in the field. He has three children and lives in North London.
Pearl and Angela by Bernadette Y. Connor Pearl and Angela by Bernadette Y. Connor April 25, 2012 $9.99 124057 words Sample 20%
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Bernadette Y. Connor is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born at home in a one-room apartment in North Philadelphia; the fourth of five children. To help her family financially, she sang rhythm and blues in many of the local nightclubs until she graduated from Dobbins Vocational Area High School in 1969 and was hired as a secretary by Sun Oil Company. Bernadette’s first love was music, but she found herself writing poetry that reflected her feelings about the African American experience and events. Some of her earliest writings were published in SCLC monthly magazine. Both singing and writing had to take a back burner to caring for her family, but midnight often found her doodling. A divorced mother of three, Bernadette saw that all of her children graduated from college. Several jobs came and went before Bernadette found her niche’ at AT&T working as a communications technician, a position that was both intellectually and physically challenging, and male dominated. With the merger came a lay-off for Bernadette that she saw as an opportunity to begin a new career, but that was put on hold by a series of medical problems and finally the devastation of the brutal murder of her eldest son on Christmas Eve of 1991. Her zest for life, travel and adventure were nearly extinguished. However, Bernadette’s thoughts slowly returned to writing. The literary fire was stoked by reacquainting herself with her earlier poems. Bernadette embarked on yet another adventure. She wrote a simple love story called “Finally” that opened the gate to an avalanche of works . . . 13 novels and 7 screenplays. Bernadette’s published debut novel, “Damaged!”, the first psychological thriller ever written and published by an African American garnered her a spot in “Who’s Who In America 2004”. Publishers Weekly dubbed her the “genre-crossing writer” and she loves the distinction. SELF PUBLISHED NOVELS Damaged! The Parcel Express Murders Inherited Pearl and Angela Sasha’s New Beginning The Latest SCREENPLAYS COMPLETED Damaged! The Parcel Express Murders Inherited The Quilt The Moores My Father’s Choice LaBoutique The Project The Twinkling
The Derelict by Heide Braley The Derelict by Heide Braley April 25, 2012 $0.99 3137 words Sample 20%
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Heide Braley is bringing short stories of fiction to the literary scene. After working for several years as a commercial writer, she has moved on to pursue her passion of story-telling. As the methods of publishing change, she is distributing her stories mainly through the online venues now widely popular. Heide lives at the top of the Chesapeake Bay with her husband of 25 years and enjoys kayaking, gardening, cooking and of course, reading, in her spare time.
Abandoned Unknowingly by Heide Braley Abandoned Unknowingly by Heide Braley April 25, 2012 $0.99 3256 words Sample 20%
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Heide Braley is bringing short stories of fiction to the literary scene. After working for several years as a commercial writer, she has moved on to pursue her passion of story-telling. As the methods of publishing change, she is distributing her stories mainly through the online venues now widely popular. Heide lives at the top of the Chesapeake Bay with her husband of 25 years and enjoys kayaking, gardening, cooking and of course, reading, in her spare time.
Frozen: A Thriller by Daniel Powell Frozen: A Thriller by Daniel Powell April 25, 2012 $2.99 24446 words Sample 10%
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Daniel Powell teaches a variety of courses at a small college in Northeast Florida. He is an avid outdoorsman and long-distance runner, and enjoys fishing the tidal creeks of Duval County from atop his kayak. He shares a small house near Florida's Intracoastal Waterway with his wife, Jeanne, and his daughter, Lyla. His stories have appeared in Redstone Science Fiction, Brain Harvest, Leading Edge, Something Wicked and Well Told Tales. Drop by The Byproduct, his web journal on speculative storytelling, at www.danielwpowell.blogspot.com.
Wings for a demon by Eugene Orlov Wings for a demon by Eugene Orlov April 25, 2012 $1.29 72137 words Sample 20%
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April Runs Away by Monica P April Runs Away by Monica P April 24, 2012 $1.00 2044 words Sample 15%
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
Escape to Santorini by Helen Ellis Escape to Santorini by Helen Ellis April 24, 2012 $2.99 100700 words Sample 20%
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Helen has often wondered whether, in a previous life, she lived out a span in Greece, for she keeps being drawn back, year after year, exploring more of the country as though she was searching for a special place. Helen's travel writing includes, "Paros", published in Lonely Planet’s "Rite of Passage - Tales of Backpacking Round Europe", P.168, (2003), a photo/para "postcard" of Israel in "The Asia Book", (2008) P.216, and her latest travel piece on Greece - "Ancient Charms for the Young-at-heart" which appeared in the Sunday News Limited newspapers in Australia. Earlier, Helen wrote an eBook called "Greece - Gleeful Glimpses", and several novels with Greece as the setting, but her memoir "Make Mine a Moussaka" is her most recent work. Her pieces have also appeared in various online magazines. And you can view her folio of Greek photographs on her website - http://greekpixandwords.com.
Moral Coverage by Damien Darby Moral Coverage by Damien Darby April 24, 2012 $2.99 10051 words Sample 20%
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Thanks for stopping by my humble corner of the digital ebook universe. I'm a thirty two year old author, blogger, daddy, and web content provider who's been working his fanny off to nab a smidgen of financial independence in this tumultuous 21st century world. In my ebooks you'll discover sociocultural revolutions; experience spiritual adventures; millennial philosophy and plenty of thought provoking fun. It's all for you to enjoy, be inspired and motivated by, and to also instigate within you a sense of civic duty. Just about everything, in one way or another, is based off of my own life and the strange characters who've passed through it. Whether it's my fifteen years in and around the fitness industry or the decade I spent vigorously researching modernity. From college memories, to my wonderful daughter, to the religious enigmas that still haunt me to this day, everything is an expression composed especially for you. Please, reach out and say hi because few people regret bumping into me. Cheers!
Cuba After Dark by Brian White Cuba After Dark by Brian White April 24, 2012 $9.97 93836 words Sample 3%
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Residing in suburban New York City with my family of five, I am obsessed with restaurant cabaret and forever fantasize about building the ultimate resort on a cruise free island. Work by day, dream by night, life is short, what a fright. Will life happen is up to me, because the the human spirit thank god is free.
Forever -- and other stories by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson Forever -- and other stories by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson April 24, 2012 $0.99 36764 words Sample 15%
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I was one of those kids always noodling with words, writing nonsense stories and animal adventures. I got a serious case of the word flu when I was asked to write an article for my high school newspaper. It is a disease from which I have yet to recover. In the intervening years, my work has appeared in daily newspapers, monthly magazines, extensively on radio -- and the occasional dalliance with television. I have written advertising copy and radio commercials. There is a bucket filled with awards sitting in my garage and I continue to write, write, write. Also featuring my byline are: a collection of short stories called "Forever -- and other stories," the novels "The Life Line" about the earthquake that levels San Francisco and "News on the Home Front" about two friends during World War Two, and the children's book "Mama Cat." Also, several short plays, a few radio plays and a boat load of radio documentaries. I am currently working on a novel of Paris in the 1920s and collaborating on an encyclopaedia of melamine plastic.
Letters to Katrina by Greg Darkwood Letters to Katrina by Greg Darkwood April 24, 2012 $0.99 1689 words Sample 30%
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Now We Know Why You Died by Carl Reader Now We Know Why You Died by Carl Reader April 24, 2012 $2.99 20384 words Sample 20%
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Carl Reader trained as a journalist at Temple University and has worked as a reporter, photographer and editor in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Montana. He's published short stories in literary magazines and on the Internet and has self-published a children's Christmas story called THE TWELFTH ELF OF KINDNESS.That book was partially published in Russia under the Sister Cities program. He's also self-published a novella called THE PERSECUTION OF WILLIAM PENN, which has been well-received in several libraries, including Haverford College. He's twice been represented by agents, once by a New York agent for a novel titled IN A CIRCLE OF STARS and again for a memoir by a California agent. He works as a professional photographer and freelance writer and has produced mounds of fiction that remains mostly hidden in his computer.
Love, Death, God, Sex and Vampires by M.C. Laseau Love, Death, God, Sex and Vampires by M.C. Laseau April 23, 2012 $8.99 57003 words Sample 7%
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M.C. Laseau is a professional copywriter, blogger, musician, songwriter and natural born storyteller. As a copywriter, he has written for many brand name clients such as Bank of America and Donald Trump. He wrote his first novel in 2003 and his second novel, The Honey Badger, is set to be published in late 2012. Mr. Laseau resides in Philadelphia with his two daughters and his 35 pound cat, Wally.
The Lovely Shadow by Cory Hiles The Lovely Shadow by Cory Hiles April 22, 2012 Free! 101973 words Sample 30%
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Cory Hiles is a novelist, poet, blogger, and an expert in the ancient art of sarcasm. He enjoys a fairy tale existence in the small town of Naches, Washington where he lives with his wife, kids, and too many cats. In his spare time he enjoys trout fishing, random road trips, and offending people who seem eager to be offended. He has been writing for pleasure for almost thirty years and has written hundreds of poems, short stories, children’s stories, and essays. He has recently completed his first full length novel—The Lovely Shadow—and is currently hard at work on his second, as of yet, unnamed novel.
By Any Means by Daddy Rich Gangsta-lit By Any Means by Daddy Rich Gangsta-lit April 22, 2012 $1.00 18691 words Sample 30%
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Richarh L. Tyson “AKA” Daddy Rich is an underground Gangsta Rapper from Marion, Indiana. In 1999 he was arrested for 6 counts of dealing cocaine. After posting a $100,000 bond he was released. After his release he recorded "Out on Bail" which became a local hood classic. Daddy Rich turned himself in August 22nd, 2000 to begin serving a 6 year sentence in the Indiana Department of Correction. His album sold while he was incarcerated. In late 2002, due to time cuts and "good behavior" he was released. In order to help fund his dreams of becoming a rap star Daddy Rich became a licensed Realtor and continued to sell cocaine. In late 2003, Daddy Rich caught felony criminal confinement, battery, and intimidation charges for holding the local task force's confidential informant captive. He was caught in the act and arrested. After posting another $100,000 bond in April of 2004, Daddy Rich went straight to work recording new materials and negotiated a distribution deal with P.G.E out of West Palm Beach Florida to handle the distribution of his music in the U.S., Canada, and Japan. In early 2005 Daddy Rich released Daddy Rich vols. l and 2 statewide while awaiting the release of his untitled nationwide debut in October of 2005. Sadly Daddy Rich never saw the nationwide release of his album because on August 18th 2005 he was set up by the drug task force. He was arrested and held without bail. An unfortunate turn of events led to Daddy Rich being compelled to represent himself at trial. Daddy Rich was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver and was sentenced to 30 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections. Daddy Rich currently resides in the Correctional Industrial Facility in Pendleton, Indiana. Unable to perform lyrically, Daddy Rich has turned to writing his own brand of Urban Fiction called “Gangsta-lit” in 2008. “This is Urban Fiction in it’s rawest form.” Daddy Rich is determined to make an impact on the Urban Fiction world with his debut release, Mack’s Revenge. Daddy Rich is also the President and CEO of Urban Image Magazine which was created in 2010 for people of all walks of Urban life. He is a proud husband and a father of 8.
Somebody That I Used To Know- A Short Story by M M-Stewart Somebody That I Used To Know- A Short Story by M M-Stewart April 21, 2012 $0.99 8571 words Sample 20%
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Hey! First of all, thanks for picking my work to read! I love to write and tell stories, and I have been doing it since I could hold a pen. I love zombies, the italian mafia, and serial killers. Not in that same order and not for the same reasons. I love to read books in bed, at work, in the car, in the tub, in the air, when I'm mad, when I'm happy, when I'm hungry....ect I'm very blunt. I'm very sarcastic. I'm damn funny and cute to boot. Normally, in all of my stories you'll read some reference to rock n'roll music, Joshua Homme (my favourite rock star), and/or Queens of the Stone Age (my favourite rock band). If you don't see these things then it's probably not one of my stories. And if you don't like these things, tough titty. My favourite colour is purple :D Stephen King is my favourite author. After reading, movies are my second love. My stories are meant to make you laugh, excite you, thrill you, but most of all, entertain you. After all, writing is one of the oldest sort of entertainment there is. I am looking for literary representation, so fill free to message me for any information. Don't forget to leave a REVIEW!! Enjoy.
Amongst Sunflowers by Odette Botha Amongst Sunflowers by Odette Botha April 21, 2012 $0.99 58177 words Sample 10%
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I grew up in a small town in the Freestate, South Africa. I was an above average student. At times I was a bit of a rebel, but what teenager wasn’t? I moved to Cape Town when I finished High School in the hopes that I would become someone important. I managed to find a job as a Telemarketer selling Funeral plans. Things didn’t get much better after that. I worked for dozens of companies after that as their Receptionist. I went back to Call Centre life but as a customer service agent. It didn’t work out well because I just felt like a punching bag. One night I was sitting on my balcony overlooking a very busy road. I saw ten maybe twenty ambulances and police cars rushing to an accident, all of a sudden I imagined what it would be like being in that ambulance on my way to safe a life, on my way to possibly make a difference. Two weeks later I enrolled and became a qualified Paramedic. After months of studying and passing with a Cum Lade, I couldn’t find a job as a Paramedic. No ambulance service wanted me, not even for free as a volunteer. I started suffering from bad insomnia and slept if lucky two hours a night. One night I picked up my laptop and started writing. Sentences became paragraphs and so it went on till I had a completed manuscript. I wrote three manuscripts in total but I constantly read and rewrite them. My manuscripts are fiction and mostly fantasy. I am obsessed with Hollywood, actors and New York City even though I have never been there. I would love for my work to be published. I always felt I was born for greatness and I still believe it. I enjoyed writing if only as an escape but I feel the stories I wrote are entertaining enough to share.
The Two Bits Club by The Two Bits Club by WriteOnEPublishing April 20, 2012 $12.99 52908 words Sample 15%
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Write On E-Publishing was created as a means of marketing new authors to a global readership without bankrupting them. Writers all to often are faced with a choice of waiting endlessly to be "discovered," using their rent money to pay for a hellish experience with a vanity press, or indie publishing without results because they don't know how to promote themselves. Write On takes care of all of that! We publish short works of fiction and non-fiction, promote those stories while the writer retains full author's credit for the work. The best part is that it doesn't cost the writer a dime! Write On writers get promoted at no cost to them and when they are ready to publish their masterwork, they can do so with an enthusiastic audience awaiting their next book.
The Devil's Grandson by Marc Schaeffer The Devil's Grandson by Marc Schaeffer April 20, 2012 $14.99 126751 words Sample 5%
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Emily's Destiny by Allan Pritt Emily's Destiny by Allan Pritt April 19, 2012 $2.99 54926 words Sample 20%
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Cell Phone by robert bisel Cell Phone by robert bisel April 19, 2012 $3.99 7406 words Sample 15%
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Robert Byzell is a writer, singer/songwriter, poet, and good-guy in a mean world. He lives in New York City.
Jimmy Bean by David Griffin Jimmy Bean by David Griffin April 19, 2012 $2.99 13376 words Sample 20%
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Dave Griffin is retired from a career in corporate education, communications and product planning and lives near the ocean in South Carolina with his wife and her dog. Dave writes the popular blog Monk In The Cellar, where he plays the main character Brother Jesse with some degree of authenticity. The blog is now a novel by the same name and is available at amazon.com. Dave self-publishes a book of stories each year that is well received by those who love him. He seldom hears from those who don’t. EMAIL him at dave@windsweptpress.com
Wrenches by Campbell (Candle) Wrenches by Campbell (Candle) April 18, 2012 $0.99 3134 words Sample 30%
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You After All by Mark Turner You After All by Mark Turner April 17, 2012 $2.00 3439 words Sample 20%
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Mark Turner is a visual artist, filmmaker, writer and artistic leader. He has produced and taught on five continents as the director of Horizon Gate Productions, a non-profit arts organization which he co-founded with his wife in 1981. His emphasis has been in multi-media to tell stories and produce contemplative experiences using his visuals, poetry and soundtracks. He is currently creating tangible and digital art of inspirational and metaphorical images which he then re-purposes as motion graphics films with rich sound tracks of his poetry, sound effects and music. All this is exhibited together in a conversational atmosphere called the "Film Gallery Cafe" which can be booked in many venues.
Vampire's Bloodline by Robert McAuley Vampire's Bloodline by Robert McAuley April 17, 2012 $2.99 88693 words Sample 8%
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Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, I now reside in Long Beach, N.Y. I worked in New York City as an Art Director for 3 different magazines one of which was UFO magazine. I've been writing short stories for the past 10 years and found Time Travel to be my favorite topic. In the near future I intend to publish at least one more book on Time Travel with Smashwords.
MARKED NOTES by Phil Ferguson MARKED NOTES by Phil Ferguson April 17, 2012 $1.00 82354 words Sample 20%
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