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Famous Fake Books by John Blandly Famous Fake Books by John Blandly Jan. 06, 2011 $0.99 1225 words Sample 30%
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If you like a book by John Blandly, please give it five stars. If you don't, sorry. Improvements are constantly being made. We (meaning all one of us) know it is an effort to give five stars--they are very heavy. If you do so, let me know. Many of John Blandly's books are novellas and novelettes. Or, maybe they should be called micronovels. He started writing screenplays about ten years ago, and suddenly he couldn't write anything longer than 100 pages. He tried to put in a lot of dialogue, fast paced action and quick cuts, as if you were watching a movie. One ebook, "For Esme--With Love," even includes short scripts. It has been said that there is never a final version of a screenplay--just the current one. If you think your script is perfect, just pick it up in a few weeks or months. Spontaneously, it seems, typos, plot flaws, and all sorts of errors appear, as if out of nowhere. That's like an ebook. There is one way ebooks are better than printed books for a writer--you can easily revise them--edit--fix mistakes--make the book better, as I've recently done with "Kiss Me, I'm Irish," "BombDown," "Girlfriends Lost," and "Peeps." "The Volunteers" was originally published in "Studio" (Australia). I love Australia and hope some day to visit there. South America too. Love stories--that's what I like in a book or a movie. Some love stories here are "Girlfriends Lost," and "The Volunteers." There may be others. I have always been interested in astronomy. I get new books almost every year (almanacs), since there are always new discoveries. "The Meddlers," and "Peeps" deal with what might happen if there was virtual travel to nearby stars, which I think will happen. I am continuing to work on Enhanced eBooks, which includes photos or films or music. Here, "The Underground," is perhaps the best example, but there is some enhancement with photos or art in "Famous Fake Books," "Rock Star Diet," and "Girlfriends Lost." I just added a new improved version of Rock Star Diet, with more jokes, and photos of my favorite rock stars. Check out my films by searching johnblandly on YouTube. Phantom of the Art Gallery http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnBlandly#p/u/0/XiDzQvtkbcA I reside in the wilderness of the New York frontier. Here are some links to navigate with me! "Abbie," the love story of Frankie and Maisie, who get involved in the drama of Abbie Hoffman's underground life in the Thousand Islands http://www.synergebooks.com/ebook_abbie.html me book of poetry--just jokes in the form of poems http://synergebooks.com/ebook_new&easypoems.html If you've got nothing better to do, you can read my hopefully somewhat accurate poems about the meaning of life. Good luck! Also, please buy a copy of one of my novellas or novelettes from Smashwords. It is said that a prophet is not without honor except in his home town. Based on sales of my books, looks like my home town is--THE WORLD! The young adult novelette, The Volunteers, is based on a number of true stories, or more accurately, harrowing experiences. Girlfriends Lost is completely fictional--I wish! I do not know how to explain it right now except to say, Caesar used to write about himself in the third person, but he had far better adventures. So, enjoy reading "The Death of John Blandly, Continued," included in this novella, and if you can figure it out, let me know, at jjbrearton@aol.com. A novelette that I first published here has now been released as an ebook by Aripublishing.com. It is a surprisingly popular young adult western story. Here's the gigantic link: Ruthy’s New Texas Lawyer Friend, by John Blandly http://www.amazon.com/Ruthys-Texas-Lawyer-Friend-ebook/dp/B004WLOR70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1306963354&sr=1-1 Some of the covers of my books use photos courtesy of Freedigitalphotos.net. http://twitter.com/blandly
The 1950's Sci-Fi Movie Quiz Book by Rich Meyer The 1950's Sci-Fi Movie Quiz Book by Rich Meyer Jan. 06, 2011 $3.99 16569 words Sample 20%
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Rich Meyer wastes a lot of time reading comic books, reference books, and a lot of Doc Savage pulps on his Kindle. In between books, he can be found listening to Bob & Ray, Daniel Tosh and the Frantics, Frank Zappa, Blue Öyster Cult, Rush, KISS and the Tubes, or watching classic television and weird movies. He also manages to actually play trivia occasionally. Rich has been a member of the Old Time Radio Researchers Group, the Mister Ed Fan Club, and a trivia team called the Collective Foole (which placed #6 out of 400+ teams in the World’s Largest Trivia Contest in 2011). Rich lives in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife Mona and their canine children Emiko and Montagoon, and their feline children Pippin, Cleocatara, Luli-Belle and Maxwell “Bang-Bang” Doodle. Rich used to tie a towel around his neck and pretend he was Hawkman. He hasn’t been doing that as much lately, mainly because his cats look at him funny.
Winning at Craps! by W. Scott Warner Winning at Craps! by W. Scott Warner Jan. 05, 2011 $4.99 4014 words Sample 20%
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Game Freaks 365’s Video Game Guide 2011 by Kyle W. Bell Game Freaks 365’s Video Game Guide 2011 by Kyle W. Bell Jan. 05, 2011 $2.99 53470 words Sample 25%
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Kyle W. Bell holds a Bachelor's in Political Science from Indiana University South Bend. He calls South Bend his home where he was born and raised. He has always been an avid writer. At the age of twenty-three, he likes to think that his youth gives him the freedom to write openly and refrain from being overly cynical. Kyle's main interests include writing, reading books, keeping tabs on the news, watching sports and being with both friends and family. In 2003, he founded the video game news and review website Game Freaks 365. His interest in politics drove him to create KyleBell.com in 2007, a political blog meant to generate ideas and debate on policy, as well as current events. He is the recipient of the Indiana Black Expo's Martin Luther King Junior Award. It was won in an essay contest in 2002 writing about the perils of racial profiling in the wake of 9/11. The following year he was awarded with the Presidential Award for excellence in education. In 2011 his writing on sports development appeared in Indiana University South Bend's Undergraduate Research Journal.
Oprah Down Under by Brian Lawrenson Oprah Down Under by Brian Lawrenson Jan. 04, 2011 $0.99 11784 words Sample 30%
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Brian Lawrenson was born in Yorkshire, brought up in the seaside city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. After hitch-hiking round UK and Europe in the 1960’s he met and married his New Zealand born wife, Jill, in London and migrated to Australia in 1968. Since then they have travelled to more than 70 countries. Apart from travels in the Australia, including the Red Centre; they have explored New Zealand; visited the Islands of the Pacific; journeyed through the Middle East, across Central Asia and China; criss-crossed Canada and stayed in the remote Resolute Bay; discovered the beauty of over 20 states of the USA; exploring the Inca trails of South America and cruised round Cape Horn; and visited many of the countries of the Far East including Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Brian and Jill live in their favourite city, Sydney. Brian Lawrenson is a traveller, writer, speaker and the author of Following Marco Polo’s Silk Road and the upcoming book Silk Road Magic.
1492 and All That: A Fool's History of the USA by Richard Minadeo 1492 and All That: A Fool's History of the USA by Richard Minadeo Jan. 02, 2011 $4.99 21997 words Sample 20%
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Education: BA Syracuse University 1951 MS University of Wisconsin 1956 PhD University of Wisconsin 1965 Profession: Wayne State University Professor of Classics 1961-1996 Publications: The Lyre of Science 1969, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize by the Wayne State University Press The Golden Plectrum 1982 The Thematic Sophocles 1994
Lessons From the Phantom of the Opera by Vicki Hopkins Lessons From the Phantom of the Opera by Vicki Hopkins Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 38963 words Sample 25%
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Whether you're looking for a stunning historical romance set in 1878 Paris, France, or a Gothic thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you've come to the right place. Vicki Hopkins, who publishes under the imprint of Holland Legacy Publishing, is touching readers worldwide with her heartfelt stories. Vicki released her debut historical novel, The Price of Innocence in November 2009. She is thrilled over the positive professional reviews and reader comments. The re-release in February of 2011, dressed the book up with a stunning new cover, setting the stage for Book Two in her exciting Legacy Series. Vicki released her second fiction novel, The Phantom of Valletta, in July of 2010, which is a continuation of the Phantom of the Opera based upon Gaston Leroux's original version. The book is a romantic mystery filled with suspense and love. It has stirred quite a bit of interest on the isle of Malta, due to the setting of The Royal Opera House in Valletta. On August 22, 2010, it was featured in The Sunday Times Malta news as a featured book, with accompanying positive review and author interview. In addition to her fiction work, Vicki's blog/book, Lessons From the Phantom of the Opera, is a favorite among Phantom fans. The blog, which started in 2008, has over 75,000 hits for 116 countries worldwide. It takes a down-to-earth look at the characters, emotions, and events of the story, examining why it's such a popular literary and stage masterpiece. A second edition in eBook version was released in December of 2010, and a new updated print version is schedule for release in April of 2011. Plans for 2011 include the exciting sequel to The Price of Innocence entitled The Price of Deception. In addition, some new exciting eBooks are planned for the future that are sure to please her readers.
Patrick Austin’s: The Advanced Version -- The Advanced Roulette System from the CPA Who Cracked the Roulette Wheel by Patrick Austin Patrick Austin’s: The Advanced Version -- The Advanced Roulette System from the CPA Who Cracked the Roulette Wheel by Patrick Austin Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 5256 words Sample 10%
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Patrick Austin is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who over twenty years ago developed and perfected a system to crack the Roulette wheel. Since 1994, when the 1st edition of Winning Money was published, Patrick has been giving gamblers worldwide the edge they have been seeking against the Roulette wheel. Visit his website at: www.winningmoneyatroulette.com
Interlude: Reflections on Music by Steve Perry Interlude: Reflections on Music by Steve Perry Dec. 28, 2010 $3.99 47098 words Sample 20%
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Sixty-something fulltime writer, sixty-something books published, too. Father, grandfather, dogs, cat, guitar, the usual baggage. New York Times Bestseller a few times ...
Dreams 2 by George Forder Dreams 2 by George Forder Dec. 28, 2010 $2.99 8324 words Sample 20%
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George Forder is an educator and writer from South Africa. When he isn't writing he's somewhere in the bush.
The Kindest People Who Do Good Deeds: Volume 1 by David Bruce The Kindest People Who Do Good Deeds: Volume 1 by David Bruce Dec. 26, 2010 $1.00 36414 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Video Game Addiction Worldwide by James Miller Video Game Addiction Worldwide by James Miller Dec. 25, 2010 $5.99 85238 words Sample 10%
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The Funniest People in Movies: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce The Funniest People in Movies: 250 Anecdotes by David Bruce Dec. 24, 2010 $1.00 24862 words Sample 20%
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Il libro di Murphy della televisione by Federico Bini Il libro di Murphy della televisione by Federico Bini Dec. 23, 2010 $3.99 3733 words Sample 30%
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Federico Bini is an Italian writer and the author of several books for childrens including the Sasà series. He has a distinguished career as radio and television journalist and has worked also for newspapers and magazines. He lives in Italy
The Cartoon Trivia Quiz Book by Rich Meyer The Cartoon Trivia Quiz Book by Rich Meyer Dec. 22, 2010 $3.99 10547 words Sample 20%
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Rich Meyer wastes a lot of time reading comic books, reference books, and a lot of Doc Savage pulps on his Kindle. In between books, he can be found listening to Bob & Ray, Daniel Tosh and the Frantics, Frank Zappa, Blue Öyster Cult, Rush, KISS and the Tubes, or watching classic television and weird movies. He also manages to actually play trivia occasionally. Rich has been a member of the Old Time Radio Researchers Group, the Mister Ed Fan Club, and a trivia team called the Collective Foole (which placed #6 out of 400+ teams in the World’s Largest Trivia Contest in 2011). Rich lives in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife Mona and their canine children Emiko and Montagoon, and their feline children Pippin, Cleocatara, Luli-Belle and Maxwell “Bang-Bang” Doodle. Rich used to tie a towel around his neck and pretend he was Hawkman. He hasn’t been doing that as much lately, mainly because his cats look at him funny.
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 Free! 11574 words Sample 20%
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Katrina Robinson, a phenomenal empowerment lecturer, author, preacher and single parent. Katrina Robinson is committed to sharing the intimate details of her personal and career successes and failures. As a single mother of two, she is acquainted with the challenges of responsibility, discipline, parenthood and perseverance. She is leading a National Campaign against Teen Parenting and Prevention
Trek Fail! by Robert T. Jeschonek Trek Fail! by Robert T. Jeschonek Dec. 20, 2010 $6.99 62969 words Sample 10%
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Robert T. Jeschonek is an award-winning writer whose fiction, essays, articles, comic books, and podcasts have been published around the world. According to fantasy and science fiction luminary Mike Resnick, Robert "sees the world like no one else sees it, and makes incredibly witty, incisive stories out of that skewed worldview." Robert's young adult urban fantasy novel, MY FAVORITE BAND DOES NOT EXIST, is due in 2011 from Clarion Books, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. A collection of his fantasy and science fiction stories, MAD SCIENTIST MEETS CANNIBAL, is available from PS Publishing in England. Robert has written for POSTSCRIPTS, ESCAPE POD, DRABBLECAST, SPACE AND TIME, PODCASTLE, DAW Books anthologies, and many other publications. His credits include STAR TREK fiction published by Pocket Books. His work appeared in three volumes of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, winning the grand prize in Volume VI. He was also nominated for the British Fantasy Award for his story, "Fear of Rain." His story "One Awake In All the World" was called out in a Publishers Weekly starred review of the anthology DESTINATION FUTURE in 2010. His comic book work has appeared in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA 80-PAGE GIANT 2010 #1 from DC Comics. He has also scripted stories for various indie comics, including WAR from Saddle Tramp Press and DEAD BY DAWN QUARTERLY and COMMERCIAL SUICIDE in the UK. Jeschonek is based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His website, www.robertjeschonek.com, features fresh daily updates on the world of writing and other alternate realities.
101 Comic Book Trivia Questions by Rich Meyer 101 Comic Book Trivia Questions by Rich Meyer Dec. 19, 2010 $1.99 8087 words Sample 10%
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Rich Meyer wastes a lot of time reading comic books, reference books, and a lot of Doc Savage pulps on his Kindle. In between books, he can be found listening to Bob & Ray, Daniel Tosh and the Frantics, Frank Zappa, Blue Öyster Cult, Rush, KISS and the Tubes, or watching classic television and weird movies. He also manages to actually play trivia occasionally. Rich has been a member of the Old Time Radio Researchers Group, the Mister Ed Fan Club, and a trivia team called the Collective Foole (which placed #6 out of 400+ teams in the World’s Largest Trivia Contest in 2011). Rich lives in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife Mona and their canine children Emiko and Montagoon, and their feline children Pippin, Cleocatara, Luli-Belle and Maxwell “Bang-Bang” Doodle. Rich used to tie a towel around his neck and pretend he was Hawkman. He hasn’t been doing that as much lately, mainly because his cats look at him funny.
You May Be Suspect - A Game inside a Book by Bryan Acker You May Be Suspect - A Game inside a Book by Bryan Acker Dec. 14, 2010 $2.99 12767 words Sample 20%
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Rantalicious: True Tirades from a Woman on the Edge by Alisa Steinberg Rantalicious: True Tirades from a Woman on the Edge by Alisa Steinberg Dec. 12, 2010 $2.99 35150 words Sample 5%
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Alisa Steinberg is a novelist, humorist, and blogger, and back in the day, she was a practicing psychotherapist (and now she frequently thinks she's the insane person in the room). She lives in Manhattan, but doesn't own a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes or hangout at Bungalow 8 like Carrie Bradshaw (although she wouldn't be adverse to either). She's the author of "Text Me, a Tale of Love and Technology," "Rantalicious: True Tirades from a Woman on the Edge," and the Rantalicious’ (monthly) “Thrifty eBook Series,” and has been a writer since the age she first played hopscotch (which wasn't yesterday). Steinberg has been a blogger for skirt.com, has been published at more.com (More magazine's web site), and has had her poetry published in the Literary & Arts Magazine "Children, Churches and Daddies," and "Poet's Haven." For more on Alisa Dana Steinberg, including information on her upcoming books, blogs, articles, and how to join her on Facebook and Twitter, go to www.alisadanasteinberg.com
The Comic Book Quiz Book: Volume 1 by Rich Meyer The Comic Book Quiz Book: Volume 1 by Rich Meyer Dec. 11, 2010 $3.99 12161 words Sample 20%
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Rich Meyer wastes a lot of time reading comic books, reference books, and a lot of Doc Savage pulps on his Kindle. In between books, he can be found listening to Bob & Ray, Daniel Tosh and the Frantics, Frank Zappa, Blue Öyster Cult, Rush, KISS and the Tubes, or watching classic television and weird movies. He also manages to actually play trivia occasionally. Rich has been a member of the Old Time Radio Researchers Group, the Mister Ed Fan Club, and a trivia team called the Collective Foole (which placed #6 out of 400+ teams in the World’s Largest Trivia Contest in 2011). Rich lives in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife Mona and their canine children Emiko and Montagoon, and their feline children Pippin, Cleocatara, Luli-Belle and Maxwell “Bang-Bang” Doodle. Rich used to tie a towel around his neck and pretend he was Hawkman. He hasn’t been doing that as much lately, mainly because his cats look at him funny.
The No Bull MAME Arcade Builder's Guide -or- How to Build Your MAME Compatible Home Video Arcade Cabinet Project by Adam Aarons The No Bull MAME Arcade Builder's Guide -or- How to Build Your MAME Compatible Home Video Arcade Cabinet Project by Adam Aarons Dec. 09, 2010 $2.99 34851 words Sample 20%
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Au cinéma by Françoise Sagan Au cinéma by Françoise Sagan Dec. 09, 2010 $4.99 17264 words Sample 10%
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(1935-2004) Fille d'industriels aisés, a publié son premier roman, Bonjour tristesse en 1954, à l'âge de 19 ans. Beaucoup de livres suivront et le succès ne se démentira pas. Une carrière littéraire fulgurante qui se confirma dans le temps et fit de Françoise Sagan un personnage de la scène culturelle française. Menant "une vie de patachon", selon sa propre expression, alcool, drogue et désenchantement, goût pour les voitures de sport et les fêtes de la Côte d'Azur : Françoise Sagan meurt le 24 septembre d'une embolie pulmonaire, à l'âge de 69 ans. Publiés à L'Herne : * Un certain regard (Carnets) * La petite robe noire (Carnets) * Bonjour New York (Carnets) * Maisons louées (Carnets) * Au cinéma (Carnets) * Le régal des chacals (Carnets) * De très bons livres (Carnets) * Album Sagan (Carnets)
Funny Man Down by Adam J. McCune Funny Man Down by Adam J. McCune Dec. 07, 2010 $2.99 44376 words Sample 20%
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Adam McCune is a former radio host and a columnist with the New Hampshire Union Leader. His column, "McCune's Manchester" won 2nd place in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2009 Column Writing Contest. Adam's work has also appeared in Beer Magazine, National Lampoon Radio, AAA Travel Norther New England Journeys and more.
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010 Free! 874 words Sample 100%
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Hello, thanks for peeking at my profile. I am a professional writer, and I've also done editing, graphic design, and web development. I have won over two dozen awards for communication excellence. Topics that I have written on include: * Science fiction * Spirituality * Film * Communications * Computers * Power amplifiers * MRI scanners * Satellite communications * Custom truck body construction * Building automation and HVAC system controls * Green buildings I have an M.Div. from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and an M.A. in Communication Arts from the University of Notre Dame. I am a USGBC LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate and a member of the Society for Technical Communication. In the past (until I stopped paying the dues), I was also a member of Toastmasters International, Mensa International, and Intertel.
Phone Losers of America by Brad Carter Phone Losers of America by Brad Carter Dec. 05, 2010 $7.50 91106 words Sample 40%
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I like pie.
La petite robe noire by Françoise Sagan La petite robe noire by Françoise Sagan Dec. 03, 2010 $3.99 12985 words Sample 10%
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(1935-2004) Fille d'industriels aisés, a publié son premier roman, Bonjour tristesse en 1954, à l'âge de 19 ans. Beaucoup de livres suivront et le succès ne se démentira pas. Une carrière littéraire fulgurante qui se confirma dans le temps et fit de Françoise Sagan un personnage de la scène culturelle française. Menant "une vie de patachon", selon sa propre expression, alcool, drogue et désenchantement, goût pour les voitures de sport et les fêtes de la Côte d'Azur : Françoise Sagan meurt le 24 septembre d'une embolie pulmonaire, à l'âge de 69 ans. Publiés à L'Herne : * Un certain regard (Carnets) * La petite robe noire (Carnets) * Bonjour New York (Carnets) * Maisons louées (Carnets) * Au cinéma (Carnets) * Le régal des chacals (Carnets) * De très bons livres (Carnets) * Album Sagan (Carnets)
De la corrida by Ernest Coeurderoy De la corrida by Ernest Coeurderoy Nov. 30, 2010 $2.99 10333 words Sample 10%
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(1825 - 1862) Médecin, militant anarchiste et écrivain français. Après les journées révolutionnaires de 1848 et l'échec des barricades, après celles de mai 1949 et la répression qui s'en suivit, il choisit l'exil (il est condamné par contumace à la déportation). D'abord en Suisse, puis en Belgique, d'où il est bientôt expulsé, puis en Angleterre où il réside pendant deux ans. Il met à profit ces "jours d'exil" (c'est le titre du recueil dont est extrait De la Corrida) pour écrire sans relâche. En 1853 et 1854, il séjourne en Espagne et en Italie (il publie Turin hurrah ! Ou la révolution par les Cosaques). Dans le sillage de Fourier, de Pierre Ledoux et de Proudhon, il défend une vision politique et sociale qui cherche à faire la synthèse du collectivisme et du mutuellisme libertaire. Malade il se fixe en Suisse, dans le canton de Genève, où il se suicide en 1862. Publié à L'Herne : * De la corrida (Carnets)
Side Dish of Death for 12: Whaddya Mean 'Honor Among Thieves'..? by Lauryn Christopher Side Dish of Death for 12: Whaddya Mean 'Honor Among Thieves'..? by Lauryn Christopher Nov. 26, 2010 $2.99 7680 words Sample 20%
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I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries, and looking for clues in the ordinary behavior of my friends and family. Then I graduated to the Alfred Hitchcock school of mysteries, where innocent people were often caught up in situations that were beyond their worst imaginings. That led to police procedurals, and whodunits and a whole slew of other figure-it-out reading. Much as I loved solving the mysteries, I often wondered about the shadowy characters who perpetrated the crimes. The people who had gone over to the “dark side.” So I decided that while I’ll write stories from the point of view of the problem-solvers, I’d also write from the criminal’s point of view as well — they’re not always who (or what) you might expect. I hope you enjoy exploring what makes these characters tick as much as I have. — Lauryn
Side Dish of Death for 10: Whaddya Mean 'Honor Among Thieves'..? by Lauryn Christopher Side Dish of Death for 10: Whaddya Mean 'Honor Among Thieves'..? by Lauryn Christopher Nov. 26, 2010 $2.99 6836 words Sample 20%
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I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries, and looking for clues in the ordinary behavior of my friends and family. Then I graduated to the Alfred Hitchcock school of mysteries, where innocent people were often caught up in situations that were beyond their worst imaginings. That led to police procedurals, and whodunits and a whole slew of other figure-it-out reading. Much as I loved solving the mysteries, I often wondered about the shadowy characters who perpetrated the crimes. The people who had gone over to the “dark side.” So I decided that while I’ll write stories from the point of view of the problem-solvers, I’d also write from the criminal’s point of view as well — they’re not always who (or what) you might expect. I hope you enjoy exploring what makes these characters tick as much as I have. — Lauryn
Side Dish of Death for 8: Whaddya Mean 'Honor Among Thieves'..? by Lauryn Christopher Side Dish of Death for 8: Whaddya Mean 'Honor Among Thieves'..? by Lauryn Christopher Nov. 26, 2010 $2.99 6203 words Sample 20%
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I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries, and looking for clues in the ordinary behavior of my friends and family. Then I graduated to the Alfred Hitchcock school of mysteries, where innocent people were often caught up in situations that were beyond their worst imaginings. That led to police procedurals, and whodunits and a whole slew of other figure-it-out reading. Much as I loved solving the mysteries, I often wondered about the shadowy characters who perpetrated the crimes. The people who had gone over to the “dark side.” So I decided that while I’ll write stories from the point of view of the problem-solvers, I’d also write from the criminal’s point of view as well — they’re not always who (or what) you might expect. I hope you enjoy exploring what makes these characters tick as much as I have. — Lauryn
Monster Rally by S. Michael Wilson Monster Rally by S. Michael Wilson Nov. 24, 2010 $7.99 69814 words Sample 20%
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Born in Rochester, New York, and raised in New Jersey, where the weak are killed and eaten, S. Michael Wilson is 36 years old and shows no signs of throwing in the towel just yet. S. Michael Wilson has held a number of jobs throughout his life. Starting out as a stock boy at the now-defunct Woolworth’s, he went on to manage a comic book store, sort mail at the United States Postal Service, run the projection booths at various movie theaters throughout New Jersey, test underground fuel tanks, act as production assistant at two Miss America Pageants and the 1994 Presidential Gala at Ford’s Theater, and fill the role of Backroom Team Lead at Target. Currently, he is a senior associate at The Light House, a film & television sound stage and lighting rental house based out of Central New Jersey, where he has worked for the past 14 years. During all of these jobs throughout the years, he wrote. In the early 90′s, he published an underground humor zine, The Mongoloid Moose, which gained a small but loyal fan base through it’s thirty-six issue run. Since then, he has worked in various writing formats; short stories, screenplays, book and movie reviews, and blogging. Most recently, he was approached by Idea Men Publications (IMP). Having dealt mainly with true-crime, IMP was looking to branch out into other forms of popular entertainment, and asked him to collaborate on some books with horror and science fiction films as the major theme. The first product of this collaboration, Monster Rally, which S. Michael Wilson both edited and contributed to, has a release date scheduled for late October. Other IMP projects, including an examination of Bela Lugosi films adapted from classic literature, are due out in the near future. On top of his work with IMP, S. Michael Wilson has several projects in the works. Among these are a book dedicated to bad movies, and a collection of articles from his humor zine, The Mongoloid Moose. Negotiations are also in the works about the production of a screenplay co-written with Charles Rowe. S. Michael Wilson almost never talks in third-person.
Donnybrook Days by Miriam Walsh Donnybrook Days by Miriam Walsh Nov. 23, 2010 $4.99 24876 words Sample 20%
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Miriam Walsh was born in December 1951 in Donnybrook to Joe and Mary Byrne. Her paternal grandparents were from Home Villas Donnybrook and her maternal grandparents were from Milltown. She is married to Brian, with 3 grown up children and one grandson, and is `a blow in’ in Lucan since 1975.
Movies in Haiku by Ken Malcom Movies in Haiku by Ken Malcom Nov. 23, 2010 $3.99 7051 words Sample 20%
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Facebooking Rick Springfield (and Other Musings of a Scattered Writer) by Jessica Park Facebooking Rick Springfield (and Other Musings of a Scattered Writer) by Jessica Park Nov. 23, 2010 $0.99 9516 words Sample 10%
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Jessica Park is the author of FLAT-OUT LOVE, the YA novel RELATIVELY FAMOUS, and five Gourmet Girl mysteries (written as Jessica Conant-Park). She grew up in the Boston area and then went to Macalester College in frigid St. Paul, Minnesota. During her freshman year, there was a blizzard on Halloween, and she decided that she was not cut out for such torture. So she moved back to the east coast where, she'd forgotten, it still snows. Oh, well. She now lives in New Hampshire with her husband, son, bananas dog named Fritzy, and two selfish cats. When not writing, she is probably on Facebook, pining over 80s rock stars or searching for a caffeine fix. Oh, and she's a complete Gleek.
Yea, Free Panty Liners by Shauna Gillentine Yea, Free Panty Liners by Shauna Gillentine Nov. 21, 2010 $0.99 34241 words Sample 20%
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Born and raised in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan area, Shauna spent her early working years in banking as an Accountant and Human Resource Manager. Listening to the vivid stories of her co-workers and the continual drama surrounding their lives, Shauna got the idea to write about her own crazy surroundings and to highlight that "LIFE IS FUNNY!" Shauna is happily married to an Army Major and Portland Police Officer (which lots of good stuff comes from him) and has a 12-year old son (and even more good stuff comes from him). Shauna studied accounting and creative writing at Arizona State University and graduated in 1990. Even though she dove into accounting for 18 years, she could not escape the allure of storytelling and jumped-ship from number crunching & Excel spreadsheets and began writing & making people laugh. Once she began typing, she never stopped.
Gross Movie Reviews - Volume 5 by Tim Gross Gross Movie Reviews - Volume 5 by Tim Gross Nov. 09, 2010 $2.99 57527 words Sample 20%
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The wRECking Yard of Games and Activities by Alanna Jones The wRECking Yard of Games and Activities by Alanna Jones Oct. 29, 2010 $19.20 42568 words Sample 10%
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Alanna has a degree in Recreation Therapy from Western Washington University. She has worked as a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) in psychiatric hospitals with children, adolescents and adults and has spent time working with youth-at-risk, as a church youth group leader, camp counselor and coach. Alanna has spent time traveling around the country leading the popular "TAG" (Therapeutic Activities and Games) Workshops for teachers, counselors and therapists. She has written four books and invented many of the games found in each book along with the board game Team Up. She continues to write books today, and has fun leading games as a youth leader at her church and enjoys coaching youth soccer.
Once A Brat, Always A Brat by Marilyn Celeste Morris Once A Brat, Always A Brat by Marilyn Celeste Morris Oct. 28, 2010 $6.99 63410 words Sample 35%
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Acting in Hollywood: A Newcomer's Guide by Stanislav Meiner Acting in Hollywood: A Newcomer's Guide by Stanislav Meiner Oct. 27, 2010 $1.99 63250 words Sample 20%
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Back Lot Talk by Keni Arts Back Lot Talk by Keni Arts Oct. 23, 2010 $0.99 8026 words Sample 15%
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Keni is a visual artist and author. Many of his paintings are done ‘en plain air’ (outdoors). He has pitched his easel in cities across the United States and in Brazil, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom. He is presently writing a serialized novel entitled, She Can See, which you can read at keni.com as it's being written. Keni is retired from the motion picture industry, where he worked as a set painter and scenic artist. He also served as an art director for many years. One of his favorite pastimes is reading. One of his hobbies is 3D modeling and animation. Other books by Keni include: aDena Dena and God's Water Falls, which can be purchased from his web site.
Retail Ramblings by Kevin Domenic Retail Ramblings by Kevin Domenic Oct. 23, 2010 $2.99 53637 words Sample 20%
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Kevin Domenic has been writing fantasy novels since age fourteen. Born in 1980, Kevin grew up in Thomas Edison's hometown of West Orange, New Jersey. Now living in St. Louis and pursing his writing career, Kevin's goal is not to create books, but worlds. When he isn't writing or working his full-time job, Kevin enjoys gaming, watching hockey, playing guitar, and of course, spending time with his wonderful fiance. Although his current focus is the Fourth Dimension series, other unrelated projects are in the works as well.
Stasis Leaked by Jane Killick Stasis Leaked by Jane Killick Oct. 23, 2010 $2.99 17209 words Sample 20%
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Jane Killick made a name for herself writing magazine articles for the likes of SFX, TV Zone and Starburst where she specialised in media science fiction, especially cult television shows. It was a career that led to many exciting adventures, including causing £250 damage to a rental car on the Isle of Mann (“the stationary object came straight at me”!) and using Gerry Anderson’s home toilet (yes, the Thunderbirds man!). Books naturally followed, the most famous being the Babylon 5: Season-by-Season Guides. Meanwhile, she continued her radio career, having trained as a radio journalist. She presented the afternoon show at BBC Three Counties Radio for about a year, and can still be heard on the station reading the news. These days, she’s concentrating on writing fiction, with her science fiction novel for young adults, Perceivers, published by Elly Books, under the name J. Killick.
5-Letter Words by Ted Summerfield 5-Letter Words by Ted Summerfield Oct. 16, 2010 $0.99 5893 words Sample 14%
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During the last 30 years I've written news stories, sports stories, stories for children, puzzles, and plays for puppets. Many of my ebooks are color picture books for children, and include printable black and white pictures at the end of a story. Please visit my blog for the latest information on my ebooks, and any updates or changes or comments. Ted. PS: Please help stop cruelty to animals and support your favorite humane society or organization.
Where Have All The Camel Toes Gone? by Keyz Karanza Where Have All The Camel Toes Gone? by Keyz Karanza Oct. 15, 2010 $6.99 78949 words Sample 50%
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The Royal Albert Hall: A Masterpiece for the 21st Century by Roger Williams The Royal Albert Hall: A Masterpiece for the 21st Century by Roger Williams Oct. 14, 2010 $4.99 20331 words Sample 20%
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Journalist, writer and editor. Fiction: Aftermath (W.H.Allen, 1982) A-Train (W.H.Allen, 1985) Lunch With Elizabeth David (Little, Brown; Carol & Graf, 1999, pbk Abacus 2000) High Times at the Hotel Bristol (Bristol Book Publishing, 2007) Burning Barcelona (Bristol Book Publishing, 2008) Non-Fiction: Time Traveller: A history of Newspaper and Periodical Publishing (Cover Publishing with WH Smith, 1998) The Royal Albert Hall: A Victorian Masterpiece for the 21st Century (Fitzhardinge Press, 2004) Travel Guides Author and editor of many travel guides, mostly to European destinations, for Insight Guides, Dorling Kindersley, Berlitz and National Geographic. HIGH TIMES AT THE HOTEL BRISTOL has led to the Hotel Bristol Project: see blog below
Follow Your Heart : John McLaughlin song by song - A Listener's Guide by Walter Kolosky Follow Your Heart : John McLaughlin song by song - A Listener's Guide by Walter Kolosky Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 76571 words Sample 15%
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Music journalist Walter Kolosky is best known for his work on the music of the guitarist/composer John McLaughlin. In 2010, he gave a lecture about that music at the Cordoba Guitar Festival in Cordoba, Spain. Kolosky is the author of the acclaimed book about the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Power, Passion and Beauty. His latest work, Follow Your Heart, continues his study of McLaughlin's music song by song since 1969.
What's So Funny? How To Sharpen Your Sense Of Humor by Paul Moran What's So Funny? How To Sharpen Your Sense Of Humor by Paul Moran Oct. 08, 2010 $9.99 13901 words Sample 20%
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Paul Moran was picked to play the tail end of a bull in a 4th grade performance of The Toreador Song. He subsequently earned degrees in Philosophy and Education, and taught Special Education classes for eighteen years. Besides exploring what's so funny through his writing, Paul is also an artist. Samples of his work can be viewed at www.decoboxes.com. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia.
Wer herrscht im Theater und Fernsehen? by Ulf Heuner Wer herrscht im Theater und Fernsehen? by Ulf Heuner Oct. 07, 2010 $2.99 11477 words Sample 20%
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Ulf Heuner, Dr. phil., Studium der Philosophie, Theater- und Medienwissenschaft in Erlangen und Berlin, 1999 Promotion in Leipzig mit einer Arbeit zum griechischen Theater (J.B. Metzler 2001), Lehraufträge in Berlin, Bochum und Leipzig, 1998-2003 Mitarbeit im European Network of Research & Documentation of Performances of Ancient Greek Drama (Athen/Oxford). Heuner arbeitet heute als Verleger sowie freier Lektor und hat selbst zuletzt ein Buch über Missgeschicke publiziert (Klett-Cotta 2007); bei Parodos bereits erschienen: Klassische Texte zum Raum; Klassische Texte zur Tragik
The Dixie Chics by Janice Daugharty The Dixie Chics by Janice Daugharty Sep. 27, 2010 $1.99 615 words Sample 50%
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Janice Daugharty, artist in residence at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, in Tifton, Georgia, is the author of 7 print novels and two story collections. Her newest novel, "The Little Known," is now available in ebook and print. Daugharty is in the process of uploading e-stories to Smashwords for your reading pleasure. For more on this author visit www.janicedaugharty.com See "Fans of Janice Daugharty" on Facebook and author profile at HarperCollins.com. I have a new print and ebook novel coming out at the end of Feb 2011. The title is "Heir to the Everlasting."