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The King of Silk	by Joe Douglas Trent Feb. 07, 2011	$5.99	106524 words	Sample 20%
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The Mercenary's Price ( Historical Romance Novella)	by CJ Archer Feb. 06, 2011	$0.99	23518 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: CJ write historical adventure stories with a large dose of romance and sometimes paranormal. She lives in Australia.
The Seahawk's Sanctuary	by Lynne Marie Feb. 04, 2011	$3.99	109605 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Lynne Marie started writing in the mid-1990s. She grew up in South Carolina and has lived and worked in the coastal region with her husband for over 30 years. As an amateur historian, she has spent uncounted research hours scouring through many coastal libraries, as well as touring numerous plantations and historic sites collecting data. She has even taken low-level flights over the Waccamaw and Santee River Basins in order to view the layout of the rice fields, which are still visible from the air. She and her husband have raised a family of three girls and all have obtained college degrees. With a mutual love of history, they still plan family trips with their daughters to Colonial Williamsburg and attend historic events dressed in period clothing. The only baby left at home is a black Lab mix who has quickly become spoiled rotten. In her spare time, Lynne enjoys working on large and small projects in a type of faux stained glass. She also loves to cook, especially Southern comfort foods, and has recently started collecting exotic orchids.
The Iron Snake	by John Gaudet Feb. 03, 2011	$9.99	118413 words	Sample 20%
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The Murder of Rose Connelly	by R.S. Dean Feb. 03, 2011	$0.99	6760 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: R.S. Dean lives near Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys writing, painting, and horseback riding.
The Art of Candle Dipping	by Judy Alter Feb. 02, 2011	Free!	2519 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: My books have won awards from the Texas Institute of Letters, Western Writers of America, and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Museum (it may have a more generic name today). In 2005 I received the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Achievement from Western Writers of America, Inc. In 1989 I was named an Outstanding Woman of Fort Worth and also named one of 100 women who have left their mark on Texas, by Dallas Morning News. Recently retired after twenty-two years as director of TCU Press, I am a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, Sisters in Crime, and the Guppie chapter. Most important things Iâ€™ve ever done: being a mother and grandmother. My home is in Fort Worth, Texas
Out From The Woods	by Steven Ehrlick Feb. 02, 2011	$5.99	140763 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Steven Ehrlick is a partner at the Entertainment Law firm, Stohn Hay Cafazzo Dembroski Richmond, LLP. A twenty-five year music industry veteran, Ehrlick has headed up the Legal & Business Affairs departments for two Major labels in Canada (BMG and EMI) as well as one U.S. based label in New York (The Enclave). Steven is also a professor in the School of Radio and Television Arts at Ryerson University in Toronto where he has taught a variety of legal, business and writing courses. Steven's first novel "The Channel" was released in 2000.
Sultana: A Novel of Moorish Spain	by Lisa J. Yarde Feb. 02, 2011	$3.99	96832 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Lisa J. Yarde writes fiction inspired by real-life events. She is the author of the historical novel, On Falcon's Wings, which chronicles the star-crossed romance between Norman and Saxon lovers in the medieval period. She has also written Sultana and Sultana's Legacy, novels set during a turbulent period of thirteenth century Spain, where rivalries and ambitions threaten the fragile bonds between members of a powerful family. She also writes contemporary fiction including her first novella, Long Way Home, in which a young couple learns valuable lessons about love, loss and forgiveness, just before tragedy strikes. Born in Barbados, Lisa currently lives in New York City. She is also an avid blogger and moderates at Unusual Historicals. She is also a regular contributor at Historical Novel Reviews. Her personal blog is The Brooklyn Scribbler. Learn more about Lisa and her writing at the website lisajyarde.com.
John Paul Jones: Finding the Forgotten Patriot	by Robert Saunders Feb. 01, 2011	$4.00	81969 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Robert L. Saunders is the author of five novels. Including the Tommytown series, The Monopoly Factor, Gathering of Cans and John Paul Jones: Finding the forgotten patriot. He has written a variety of genres including, Mystery, Romance, Womens Fiction, Family Drama, and Historical novels. Saunders has also released several books on Amazon Kindle for $4.00. These include: The Monopoly Factor, a mystery novel of corporate deceit and murder. Tommytown; the autor's autobiography set in the 1950's. His struggles with poverty as seen thru the eyes of the 11-year-old boy, Barry, and the inspirations that his mother instilled in him. "I grew up in the area known as Tommytown, located 4 miles NW of Sharpsburg, MD. After college and being exiled to â€œmuddle aroundâ€ the computer world for 15+ years; my introduction into the literary world came late in life. That was 15+ years ago. . My life has always revolved around books from the first novel I read by Nevil Shute (he certainly was a man of many talents) entitled On the Beach. I was 14. My wife, Janet, who adds a lot to our conversations, is a voracious reader and usually devours 15 to 20 novels a year. We live with our Miniature Schnauzer, Tux, in a house which I designed and built. My latest novel entitled The Burial of John Paul Jones: Finding the Forgotten Patriot, has just been released.
Houdini's Last Illusion	by Steven Savile Jan. 31, 2011	$0.99	17457 words	Sample 20%
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A Court Lady	by Clova Leighton Jan. 30, 2011	$2.99	57788 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: A full-time resident of London, Clova Leighton admits to being older than thirty-nine and less than fifty. She feels she is at a perfect age to embrace life. Historical Regencies and Romances, the Victorian Era, and works about the Roman Empire are her favourite periods about which to write and read. She also enjoys browsing through antique jewelry, swimming, flower arranging, or listening to music. Her own favourite authors are Georgette Heyer and Norah Lofts Her job in administration does not allow as much freedom as she would like for her writing or her hobbies, but Clova makes the most of her limited time. She says she could spend hours researching her novels. Her fascination with the early 1800s and Napoleon's Court clearly shines through in A Court Lady.
The Anvil Stone	by Kathleen Guler Jan. 27, 2011	$7.99	137292 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Novelist Kathleen Cunningham Guler is the author of the multi-award winning Macsenâ€™s Treasure Series that includes Into the Path of Gods, In the Shadow of Dragons, The Anvil Stone and A Land Beyond Ravens. Drawing from her Welsh and Scottish heritage as well as a long background in literature and history, she has also published numerous articles, essays, reviews, short stories and poetry. The author is a member of the Historical Novel Society, the International Arthurian Society, and participates in various writing organizations.
Fame and Infamy	by Iva Polansky Jan. 25, 2011	$2.99	154389 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Iva Polansky was born in Prague and is now living in Calgary, Canada. Iva is a member of the Historical Fiction Authors Cooperative. We offer quality historical fiction books by independent authors. Visit our website: http://www.hfebooks.net
El surco espiral	by Alfredo Carrasco Teja Jan. 25, 2011	$0.99	3349 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Alfredo Carrasco Teja (MÃ©xico, DF, 1973) estudiÃ³ diseÃ±o grÃ¡fico en la Universidad AutÃ³noma Metropolitana. Ha sido becario del Centro Mexicano de Escritores y del programa JÃ³venes Creadores del Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes.
The Galvanized Yankees of Company D	by Troy D. Smith Jan. 24, 2011	$0.99	4571 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Born in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, Mr. Smith has loved books even before he could read them. In 1995 his first short story was accepted by Louis L'Amour Western Magazine, and he has been published in magazines since then on a fairly regular basis. Author of numerous award winning short stories and novels, Troy is currently a Doctoral candidate in the History Department at the University of Illinois. He says, "I don't write about things that happen to peopleâ€”I write about people that things happen to."
First Fleet	by M Howard Morgan Jan. 23, 2011	$2.99	91154 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Born in Carmarthen, the son of a Brylcreem Boy father and a German au pair, he has travelled extensively throughout Europe, the Far East, Oceania and N. America. Following an initial career in civil law he moved into loss adjusting, acting for underwriters at Lloyd's of London and multi-national insurers. An interest in genealogy resulted in the discovery of an ancestor who was a marine with the First Fleet of Australia in 1788. Always a student of history, that triggered an ever more consuming investigation into the history of the Golden Age of Sail and tangentially, the conflicts with Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. First Fleet is a debut novel with a sequel in progress set in 1794 and the first major naval engagement between the two, known in Britain as The Glorious First of June. A qualified boatmaster, a failed golfer, enthusiast of aviation, consumer of fine wines, beers and spirits he has no interest in celery. Howard Morgan lives in the beautiful Cotswolds with his beautiful wife, approximately two of four children and two fabulous Border Collies
Pilgrims of War	by Carl A. Veno Jan. 20, 2011	$9.99	49888 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Award winning author Carl A. Veno has written extensively over the last twenty-five years. His works included the book, â€œInvisible Ink,â€ a personal look at the newsroom and a 125 year span of his heritage. He has also written a screenplay, â€œLittle Chicago.â€ Mr. Veno who has written a wide scope of articles for magazines, has been mentioned in a New York Times Sunday magazine. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing on secret government meeting while working for a newspaper in Bucks County, PA. Carl was an Army paratrooper with the 11th airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and attended St. Bonaventure University. He has worked as a journalist and an editor for The Orlando Sentinel, Yonkers Herald Statesman, Mount Vernon Argus, Bergen Record, New York Daily News, The Hudson Dispatch, The Newark News, and The Free Press of Quakertown. He has written news articles for The Olean times Herald, Allentown Morning Call, New York Conservation magazine, Ring Magazine, several California newspapers. He has been on several editorial panels, lectured at Lehigh University and was the editor of Quakertown Free Press when the newspaper captured over 32 editorial awards. An Army paratrooper and a former boxer, he attended St. Bonaventure University and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. He is married to Linda, an attorney, and has two children by a previous marriage, Carla and Anne. Mr. Veno, who enjoys jogging and biking, lives outside Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Behold a Pale Horse	by Delphine Cull Jan. 19, 2011	$5.99	163400 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Welcome to my Smashwords profile. I have an M.A. in Creative Writing and a B.S in Cardiopulmonary Sciences, two completely different careers that somehow complement each other in my books. I taught writing at a major Florida university for several years, in addition to working as a Respiratory Therapist. Now I spend my time working as an R.T. and writing fiction, which includes a new mystery series featuring Sheriff Billy Fontaine. I have recently started a new business editing fiction. The name of the business is Write In Time Editing Service. It can be found at www.writeintimeediting.com. If you're a young author looking for some direction or manuscript editing, check out my very reasonable rates and packages. This year, I am joining the ranks of judges for the Dan Poynter Global Ebook Awards. I'm thrilled to have a part in helping to find the best of Indie publishers. I hope my readers enjoy my novels as much as I enjoy writing them. I also want to thank everyone for supporting Indie writers by purchasing their novels. Every writer needs a reader, and we're all appreciative of your continued support. Sincerely, Delphine.
A Knight to Remember (Blood Sword Legacy)	by Karin Tabke Jan. 19, 2011	$0.99	16295 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: A Cop's Wife, Writes a Cop's Life! Award winning author Karin Tabke isn't just another author with steamy stories to tell, but a copâ€™s wife who has "seen it all and heard it all." Some of the hottest stories come from behind the blue wall of law enforcement rather than from in front. Married to a street cop, now retired, Karin is intimate with both and proves it with her sizzling tales of hot cops. Not only are her cops hot, but so are her sexy knights and bad boy werewolves. Karinâ€™s Blood Sword Legacy series is a must read for anyone who loves tales of yore when men were men and women were women, and love did conqueror all. Her dark, erotic Blood Moon paranormal trilogy is best described as "Sons of Anarchy meets Rise of Lycans." Her L.O.S.T. series (w/a Karin Harlow) is paranormal romantic suspense at its "chilling and sizzling" best. You don't want to miss any of Karin's deliciously edgy tales of danger and passion!
The Ship in the Hill	by William Sullivan Jan. 19, 2011	$4.95	121565 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: The author of 3 novels and nearly a dozen nonfiction books, Sullivan earned an English degree at Cornell University, studied linguistics in Heidelberg,Germany, and completed a master's degree in German literature at the University of Oregon. His adventure memoir of a 1000-mile walk through Oregon's wilderness, "Listening for Coyote" was hailed as "an American classic" by Alison Lurie and chosen one of Oregon's 100 books. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.
In the Shadow of Dragons	by Kathleen Guler Jan. 19, 2011	$7.99	124977 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Novelist Kathleen Cunningham Guler is the author of the multi-award winning Macsenâ€™s Treasure Series that includes Into the Path of Gods, In the Shadow of Dragons, The Anvil Stone and A Land Beyond Ravens. Drawing from her Welsh and Scottish heritage as well as a long background in literature and history, she has also published numerous articles, essays, reviews, short stories and poetry. The author is a member of the Historical Novel Society, the International Arthurian Society, and participates in various writing organizations.
Into the Path of Gods	by Kathleen Guler Jan. 17, 2011	$7.99	112129 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Novelist Kathleen Cunningham Guler is the author of the multi-award winning Macsenâ€™s Treasure Series that includes Into the Path of Gods, In the Shadow of Dragons, The Anvil Stone and A Land Beyond Ravens. Drawing from her Welsh and Scottish heritage as well as a long background in literature and history, she has also published numerous articles, essays, reviews, short stories and poetry. The author is a member of the Historical Novel Society, the International Arthurian Society, and participates in various writing organizations.
The Real Jesse James	by Bradly Dalton Jan. 17, 2011	$2.98	153266 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Brad Dalton has degrees in education and history from the Univ of Michigan. He has a daughter, Cate and a son,Colin. He currently lives in Norfolk , Virginia
Christmas Traditions-An Amish Love Story	by Fay Risner Jan. 15, 2011	$9.99	59401 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Author and country gal. My husband and I live on an acreage and love it. My other love is writing books. I write books that I would like to read. Wholesome Amish, mystery, westerns and non fiction about Alzheimer's. My books are reader friendly in 12 font so anyone can read them.
El Maestro Envenador	by Angeles Goyanes Jan. 15, 2011	$4.99	95422 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Ãngeles Goyanes is a successful Spanish writer, author of historical, mystery, horror and fantasy novels, like "The DevilÂ´s Concubine" and "Cursed Inheritance". She has also written the novels "El Maestro Envenenador", "Los Hijos del Ãngel" and "Misterio en el Nilo", short stories, and a great amount of research articles. Bachelor of History and Tourism, she loves being the readerÂ´s guide on a full of mystery journey through exotic places or interesting historical periods.
Strangers	by Nigel Gray Jan. 12, 2011	$7.99	75350 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I was born in a farm shed in Ireland to two teenagers, neither of whom had known their parents, and in my father's case who didn't even know his name. My mother was a kitchen maid, my father a farm servant. They had three unwanted babies in three years. At twelve months old, during the Second World War, I was taken to England. I never saw my father again. Nor the brother and sister. I went into a series of foster homes, a children's home, and later to live with my mother. They were not the best of times. I left school only semi-literate, and became involved in petty criminality. I set out to work my way slowly overland to Australia (a historically appropriate destination for an Irish criminal). I spent two years travelling and working in ten European countries and was then arrested by a beautiful Greek/Irish teenage girl and an unplanned pregnancy. I became an anarchist, was involved in numerous political causes, was arrested many times, locked up on a number of occasions, and deported for political offences from four countries. I read my first novel (Steinbeck's magnificent The Grapes of Wrath), when I was in my twenties and became an instant convert. I was an unskilled manual worker for eleven years, was awarded a BA in English and Politics, and an MA in Creative Writing from British universities. I went to South East Asia as part of a non-violent action group in 1967 to oppose the American War, was involved in civil unrest in several countries in 1968 ('the year of revolutions'), worked for the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Campaign in 1972, and visited South Africa to oppose apartheid, as well as some of the Soviet Bloc countries. I began writing when I was in prison in Thailand. At first I wrote performance poetry, and went on to write non-fiction, and then stories, novels, plays, and children's books. Along the way I had six children (or four, depending on how you look at it), each with a different mother, set up a commune in Cumbria, did work for People Not Psychiatry, established a major Arts Festival. I have been writing professionally for thirty years, and have had more than seventy books published. I have had work published in twenty-six countries and twenty-four languages, and have won various awards and honours. My wonderful wife comes from Sudan in East Africa. We were married in 1977, and have one son. I arrived in Western Australia in 1988 (more than twenty years later than I'd intended), having migrated with my wife and two of my children under the special category of artists and sports people of international reputation, and we have been Australian citizens since 1990. I am a member and a past president of my branch of PEN, the writers' organization with special concern for writers throughout the world who are in imprisoned or persecuted. With the respected literary critic and poet Dr David Craig, I founded and edited the literary magazine Fireweed, which was published quarterly from 1974 to 1978. As a photographer I had work published and exhibited. North West Arts mounted a one-person exhibition of my photographs in 1977. As an actor I created the role of Joe Malik in Ken Campbell's epic production of Illuminatus which opened in a warehouse Liverpool in 1976 and then moved to The Micky Theatre, Amsterdam, and the National Theatre, London in 1977. I have taught Literature courses for: The University of Liverpool; The University of Lancaster; The Worker's Education Association. I have taught Creative Writing courses for: The University of Liverpool; The University of Leicester; The University of Western Australia; The Worker's Education Association; The Arvon Foundation; The Katherine Susannah Pritchard Foundation; The Northampton Arts Centre. I have taught numerous writing workshops in schools, colleges, universities, libraries, arts centres, writer's centres, centres for the unemployed, and prisons. I have held the following writing fellowships: In the UK: East Midlands Arts 1977/79; Northampton Development Corporation 1979/80; C Day Lewis Fellowship, London 1980/81; Eastern Arts 1981/82; In Sudan: Khartoum International Community School 2009. In Australia: WA College of Advanced Education 1988; Shire of Kalamunda 1989/1990; Edith Cowan University 1990 and 1994; Katharine Susannah Prichard Foundation 1992. As well as The Dickens Fellowship Award, and The Irish Post Award for Literature, my books have won four major international awards, been shortlisted for thirteen more, and have picked up sixteen further honours in Australia, Europe and the United States. I have a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Western Australia; an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, UK; and a BA in English and Politics from the University of Lancaster, UK.
Night Dancer [a short story]	by Kris Sparks Jan. 11, 2011	$0.99	3908 words	Sample 50%
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Second Chance	by Lori Handeland Jan. 11, 2011	$2.99	86773 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Lori Handeland is a Waldenbooks, Bookscan, USA Today and New York Times best-selling author, as well as a two time recipient of the Romance Writers of Americaâ€™s RITA award. Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with two sons, a husband and a yellow lab named Elwood. She can be reached through her website at www.lorihandeland.com
Without a Lord	by Kat Duncan Jan. 10, 2011	$0.99	111424 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Kat Duncan is a creation extremist who is doing her best to identify human creativity and free it from captivity, one student at a time. As a young child, Kat once tried to confess the telling of her stories to her parish priest because she thought they fit the definition the nuns gave for telling a lie. With her lies fully sanctioned and blessed by church authorities, Kat writes stories to entertain and enlighten. She is a Fulbright Scholar who spent a year in West Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Kat has a master's degree in education and over a dozen years of experience teaching students from elementary through college and beyond. Her stories span a range from realistic historicals to quirky suspense. Visit her at: http://www.katduncan.net
Spring Blossom	by Jill Metcalf Jan. 10, 2011	$2.99	89468 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: I live in a small historic town just west of Toronto, Canada. I ejnoy writing, reading and walking my dog(s). I currently have five historic romance books, and one novella, out of print and am bringing them back to life in digital format as the rights are returned to me. The e-world is new, exciting and fun. If you have an opportunity to read my stories, I hope you enjoy!!
Give Me Your Name	by Karen Horst Jan. 09, 2011	$4.00	86355 words	Sample 50%
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Pray for Reign	by Thea Atkinson Jan. 08, 2011	$2.99	97552 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: For those looking for an indie read in the litfic vein. I can't promise you Anne Marie MacDonald, or Alice Munro, or Margaret Atwood. Heck, you can buy their stuff already--it's damn good. But I can promise I'll try to tell you an honest tale, one crafted with care. I've been fortunate enough to see my work in various literary journals across the US, UK, and my home country of Canada. what do you want to read? I'm sure I have something like it somewhere... Please feel free to follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/theaatkinson or like my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Theas-Writing-Page/122231651163413 or visit my blog for ramblings, guest posts, giveaways, and more http://theaatkinson.wordpress.com
The Uprisers	by Jeannine Vegh Jan. 07, 2011	$5.00	77443 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Jeannine Vegh, M.A.,I.M.F.T., has her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Somatic Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California. She received her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and Psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara. In addition she holds an undergraduate degree in Merchandising and Marketing from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, California. Her work experience includes ten years as a social worker with Head Start and Childrenâ€™s Protective Services in California. Ms. Vegh continues to write fiction and has four selections available for purchase here on Smashwords.com. Ms. Vegh was an active member of the California Writers Club for six years. She now resides in Ohio, where she grew up. Credits: The cover art credits go to Rita Toews in Canada. The drawing of the little boy on Foster Child goes to Betty Auchard from California and it was first published in the Writers Talk newsletter for the California Writers Club - South Bay Branch.
Mackenzie Breakup	by Murray Lundberg Jan. 04, 2011	$7.99	110603 words	Sample 20%
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Riding to Sundown	by Troy D. Smith Jan. 03, 2011	$3.99	46484 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Born in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, Mr. Smith has loved books even before he could read them. In 1995 his first short story was accepted by Louis L'Amour Western Magazine, and he has been published in magazines since then on a fairly regular basis. Author of numerous award winning short stories and novels, Troy is currently a Doctoral candidate in the History Department at the University of Illinois. He says, "I don't write about things that happen to peopleâ€”I write about people that things happen to."
The Silence of Trees	by Valya Dudycz Lupescu Jan. 03, 2011	$4.99	94514 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Valya Dudycz Lupescu is a writer and the founding editor of the literary magazine, Conclave: A Journal of Character. Born and raised in Chicago, Valya received her degree in English at DePaul University. She then earned her MFA in Writing as part of the inaugural class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Since receiving her MFA, Valya has worked as a college professor, obituary writer, content manager, internal communications specialist, and co-producer of the independent feature film, The Secret. She occasionally teaches workshops around the city and online, and she helps to facilitate a monthly gathering of writers and artists in Chicago.
Iudaea	by Jim Branch Jan. 03, 2011	$4.99	83035 words	Sample 50%
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Formed of Clay	by Thea Atkinson Jan. 02, 2011	$2.99	27765 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: For those looking for an indie read in the litfic vein. I can't promise you Anne Marie MacDonald, or Alice Munro, or Margaret Atwood. Heck, you can buy their stuff already--it's damn good. But I can promise I'll try to tell you an honest tale, one crafted with care. I've been fortunate enough to see my work in various literary journals across the US, UK, and my home country of Canada. what do you want to read? I'm sure I have something like it somewhere... Please feel free to follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/theaatkinson or like my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Theas-Writing-Page/122231651163413 or visit my blog for ramblings, guest posts, giveaways, and more http://theaatkinson.wordpress.com
Kissing in the Dark	by Wendy Lindstrom Jan. 02, 2011	$4.49	117878 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Wendy Lindstrom is the winner of Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart and RITA Awards. Romantic Times BOOKclub dubs her "one of romance's finest Americana writers." For more information about the author and upcoming books visit www.wendylindstrom.com or visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/wendy.lindstrom.author Reviewers say: Prepare to fall in love with The Grayson Brothers in Shades of Honor, the first novel in a four-book series by award-winning author Wendy Lindstrom. "Remember how LaVyrle Spencer's books swept you away to another place and time while you fell madly, passionately in love with her fabulous characters? Shades of Honor [takes one] to that height of reading pleasure...fresh, vibrant characters, impossible situations, and genuine, heartfelt emotions...masterfully woven...into a passionate romance that will have you smiling as you shed a few tears." â€”The Romance Readers Connection "...Lindstrom's superbly written, beautifully poignant debut romance has a wonderful emotional richness and depth of characterization that will appeal to readers who love authors like Lorraine Heath and Maggie Osborne. â€”John Charles, American Library Association.
Lips That Touch Mine	by Wendy Lindstrom Jan. 02, 2011	$4.49	117498 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Wendy Lindstrom is the winner of Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart and RITA Awards. Romantic Times BOOKclub dubs her "one of romance's finest Americana writers." For more information about the author and upcoming books visit www.wendylindstrom.com or visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/wendy.lindstrom.author Reviewers say: Prepare to fall in love with The Grayson Brothers in Shades of Honor, the first novel in a four-book series by award-winning author Wendy Lindstrom. "Remember how LaVyrle Spencer's books swept you away to another place and time while you fell madly, passionately in love with her fabulous characters? Shades of Honor [takes one] to that height of reading pleasure...fresh, vibrant characters, impossible situations, and genuine, heartfelt emotions...masterfully woven...into a passionate romance that will have you smiling as you shed a few tears." â€”The Romance Readers Connection "...Lindstrom's superbly written, beautifully poignant debut romance has a wonderful emotional richness and depth of characterization that will appeal to readers who love authors like Lorraine Heath and Maggie Osborne. â€”John Charles, American Library Association.
The Spartacus Prophecy	by RD Le Coeur Jan. 01, 2011	$3.99	88378 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: ROY LE COEUR Website: www.rdlecoeur.net Welcome to my page folks & thanks for stopping by. Roy was educated at a minor public school and groomed for a life out in the British Empire possibly as a junior official, probably somewhere hot. Unfortunately by the time he graduated the British Empire had expired twenty years prior and no one had told the teachers! Roy is happily divorced and lives with his two boys and a pedigree Dalmatian dog in South Wales, UK. He has always had a passion for literature, history and for the ridiculous. Coming in 2011 The Spartacus Prophecy a serious & plausible historical novel. Belvine-the sequel & conclusion of Dragon's Heart. I was going to have a blog, but I discovered that there were so many writers out there that wrote better blogs than books that I decided to concentrate on the books instead. New Shoes (Legend Press, 2009) If you love the humor of Family Guy or Southpark...Then youâ€™ll probably love this! As the Chinese and Indian Space Agencies spend billions in a space race to open the first take-away on the moon ... a funny thing happens to Constance on her way to work. As a one legged, uneducated, depressed, female sex worker, she is accidentally abducted by aliens. Fearing micro bacterial infection, they abandon her on the International Space Station, hoping that no one will notice an extra tourist. Available to order from Amazon,B&N,Borders and all good book shops. "...Absolutely hilarious...5*" A.J. Llewellyn, award winning author
The Cause	by Kristie Poehler Dec. 31, 2010	$9.95	64975 words	Sample 20%
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The Longing	by Wendy Lindstrom Dec. 26, 2010	$3.99	94685 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Wendy Lindstrom is the winner of Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart and RITA Awards. Romantic Times BOOKclub dubs her "one of romance's finest Americana writers." For more information about the author and upcoming books visit www.wendylindstrom.com or visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/wendy.lindstrom.author Reviewers say: Prepare to fall in love with The Grayson Brothers in Shades of Honor, the first novel in a four-book series by award-winning author Wendy Lindstrom. "Remember how LaVyrle Spencer's books swept you away to another place and time while you fell madly, passionately in love with her fabulous characters? Shades of Honor [takes one] to that height of reading pleasure...fresh, vibrant characters, impossible situations, and genuine, heartfelt emotions...masterfully woven...into a passionate romance that will have you smiling as you shed a few tears." â€”The Romance Readers Connection "...Lindstrom's superbly written, beautifully poignant debut romance has a wonderful emotional richness and depth of characterization that will appeal to readers who love authors like Lorraine Heath and Maggie Osborne. â€”John Charles, American Library Association.
The Prodigy	by Georgiann Baldino Dec. 23, 2010	$2.99	79705 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Georgiann Baldino is the author of numerous books, magazine articles and short stories as well as a keynote speaker. She facilitates a journaling group at a Edward Cancer Center and gives a popular program in character as Civil War nurse, Cornelia Hancock, which brings the non-fiction book "A Soldier's Friend" to life. Poets & Writers, Inc. sponsors readings and workshops to support writersâ€™ events in large cities and small towns. Please refer to Georgiannâ€™s listing in the Poets & Writersâ€™ Directory at http://www.pw.org/directory
Redcoat	by David Crookes Dec. 20, 2010	$3.99	117272 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: David Crookes self-published his first novel BLACKBIRD in 1996. It was quickly picked up by Hodder Headline, now HATCHETTE GROUP, and became a best seller in multiple editions, as did THE LIGHT HORSEMAN'S DAUGHTER and SOMEDAY SOON and other titles. Now most of his many novels are available as ebooks. David was born in Southampton, England. After living in Canada for twenty-three years he moved to Queensland, Australia with his wife and children. He has worked in many occupations, as a farm hand, factory worker, lumber-mill worker, costing surveyor, salesman, contractor, oilfield and construction industry executive and as a small business owner. He now writes fulltime. His travels have taken him to many parts of the world and his particular passion, apart from writing is single-handed ocean sailing. His novels include: Blackbird The Light Horseman's Daughter Someday Soon Children of the Sun Redcoat Borderline Great Spirit Valley The Bookkeeper's Daughter
The Blackwell Claim	by Troy D. Smith Dec. 20, 2010	$0.99	5382 words	Sample 35%
Author bio: Born in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, Mr. Smith has loved books even before he could read them. In 1995 his first short story was accepted by Louis L'Amour Western Magazine, and he has been published in magazines since then on a fairly regular basis. Author of numerous award winning short stories and novels, Troy is currently a Doctoral candidate in the History Department at the University of Illinois. He says, "I don't write about things that happen to peopleâ€”I write about people that things happen to."
Someday Soon	by David Crookes Dec. 18, 2010	$3.99	137954 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: David Crookes self-published his first novel BLACKBIRD in 1996. It was quickly picked up by Hodder Headline, now HATCHETTE GROUP, and became a best seller in multiple editions, as did THE LIGHT HORSEMAN'S DAUGHTER and SOMEDAY SOON and other titles. Now most of his many novels are available as ebooks. David was born in Southampton, England. After living in Canada for twenty-three years he moved to Queensland, Australia with his wife and children. He has worked in many occupations, as a farm hand, factory worker, lumber-mill worker, costing surveyor, salesman, contractor, oilfield and construction industry executive and as a small business owner. He now writes fulltime. His travels have taken him to many parts of the world and his particular passion, apart from writing is single-handed ocean sailing. His novels include: Blackbird The Light Horseman's Daughter Someday Soon Children of the Sun Redcoat Borderline Great Spirit Valley The Bookkeeper's Daughter
Looking For Jamie	by Angela Rigley Dec. 18, 2010	$2.99	87218 words	Sample 10%
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Orange County Punk	by Max Robeierre Dec. 16, 2010	$0.99	54152 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Fordyce grew up in Central California, and by 1981 he was the only punk in his high school. At the tender age of 19, he packed up his â€˜68 Bug and moved to Huntington Beach, California in 1983, in search of a punk rock nirvana. He found everything he hoped for and more. As the singer of Ash Tradition, a popular HB house-party band, Fordyce found himself at the center of OC punk. Fordyce credits punk with changing his life for the better, and instilling an attitude of liberal populism and anti-consumerism that defines his philosophy to this day. He hopes you enjoyed this book, but he maintains that he didnâ€™t do any of the things in this novel that could be construed as illegal.
The Light Horseman's Daughter	by David Crookes Dec. 15, 2010	$3.99	116558 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: David Crookes self-published his first novel BLACKBIRD in 1996. It was quickly picked up by Hodder Headline, now HATCHETTE GROUP, and became a best seller in multiple editions, as did THE LIGHT HORSEMAN'S DAUGHTER and SOMEDAY SOON and other titles. Now most of his many novels are available as ebooks. David was born in Southampton, England. After living in Canada for twenty-three years he moved to Queensland, Australia with his wife and children. He has worked in many occupations, as a farm hand, factory worker, lumber-mill worker, costing surveyor, salesman, contractor, oilfield and construction industry executive and as a small business owner. He now writes fulltime. His travels have taken him to many parts of the world and his particular passion, apart from writing is single-handed ocean sailing. His novels include: Blackbird The Light Horseman's Daughter Someday Soon Children of the Sun Redcoat Borderline Great Spirit Valley The Bookkeeper's Daughter

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