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Bedlam Unleashed: Omnibus Edition by Steven L. Shrewsbury Peter Welmerink Bedlam Unleashed: Omnibus Edition by Steven L. Shrewsbury Peter Welmerink April 27, 2012 $2.99 96237 words Sample 20%
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Steven L. Shrewsbury writes fantasy, horror, westerns and mash ups. Over 350 of his short stories are in print or online. He is the author of three story collections and six novels, including Thrall, Hawg and Stronger Than Death. He seeks brightness in the world wherever it may hide. Peter Welmerink writes hardcore dark fantasy, military scifi, and other wanderings into action-adventure. His work has been published in ye olde wood pulp print and electronic-online publications. He is married with a small barbarian tribe of three boys. You can visit Peter at his website: http://www.peterwelmerink.com/
Reap the Whirlwind by Rachel Starr Thomson Reap the Whirlwind by Rachel Starr Thomson April 27, 2012 $3.99 46924 words Sample 20%
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Rachel Starr Thomson is a writer, indie publisher, and editor. She's the author of the Seventh World Trilogy and other novels and short stories. Rachel is a homeschool graduate, a dweller in southern Canada, a lover of long walks, good books, hot tea, and rich fellowship, and a counter-cultural revolutionary who thinks we'd all be much better off if we pitched our television sets out the nearest window.
Cruising for Death by DV Berkom Cruising for Death by DV Berkom April 27, 2012 $2.99 64674 words Sample 20%
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DV Berkom grew up in the Midwest, received her BA in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, and promptly moved to Mexico to live on a sailboat. Several years and at least a dozen moves later, she now resides outside of Seattle, Washington with her sweetheart Mark, an ex-chef-turned-contractor, and writes whenever she gets a chance. You're welcome to email her at dvb (at) dvberkom (dot) com or chat with her on Facebook or Twitter- she loves to hear from readers as well as other writers.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $2.99 18705 words Sample 20%
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One morning about ten years ago, in a half awake-half sleeping state, the words “The Little Mouse Solamae” came to me. I didn’t know what I was supposed to do with those words. Who was this Solamae and why had she been given to me? What was I supposed to do now that she had skittered into my head? She crawled around in there, making herself completely at home and taking her sweet time unfolding her story to me.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume II by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume II by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $4.99 27584 words Sample 20%
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One morning about ten years ago, in a half awake-half sleeping state, the words “The Little Mouse Solamae” came to me. I didn’t know what I was supposed to do with those words. Who was this Solamae and why had she been given to me? What was I supposed to do now that she had skittered into my head? She crawled around in there, making herself completely at home and taking her sweet time unfolding her story to me.
Carved In Stone by Kenneth Teicher Carved In Stone by Kenneth Teicher April 26, 2012 $2.99 87361 words Sample 20%
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Born 1947 in the Bronx, New York. Graduated Northeastern University in 1970 and began work career as a computer programmer. Joined the family business in 1971. Lives with wife in New York City. Began vacationing more than thirty-five years ago and quickly developed an interest in all things ancient. Made a point of visiting many historical destinations including Italy, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Peru, etc. In The Alkano letters, The Carthage Connection and Carved In Stone (in progress), drew heavily on personal experiences to describe many locations in stories to add a sense of realism. An amateur love of archeology has prompted the writing of these novels.
El Agüero de Venenum Vindicta: Episodio 1 by Paul Andreas Wunderlich El Agüero de Venenum Vindicta: Episodio 1 by Paul Andreas Wunderlich April 26, 2012 $0.99 37421 words Sample 20%
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Soy un amante de la literatura fantástica; el transporte a otros mundos jamás a dejado mi lado desde que nos hicimos amigos, en aquel entonces. Opino que la vida es bella rimándola y generando tras ella metáforas para explicar sus fenómenos alternos. Os invito a perseguir las letras que quedaron plasmadas tras la publicación de mi primera obra artística. Las letras quizá admitan dejarse probar tras alguna dosis inicial, y espero que lo sigan haciendo luego de su degustar prolongado. Soy un filósofo enamorado de la vida, y sobre ella me gusta refleccionar. Quizá de vez en cuando me aventure por los senderos que a muchos nos gustan festejar. Entre otras veces, me gusta aislarme, y focalizar mi pasión sobre aquella cosa que a todos nos elude: los enigmas de la vida. Y sobre ellos a veces escribo y tergiverso a historias fantásticas. Espero poder compartir tales aventuras con vosotros.
Swirled Tides by James Aa. Keister Swirled Tides by James Aa. Keister April 26, 2012 $4.99 26565 words Sample 20%
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James Aa. Keister, was born and lives in Monroe, Michigan. An artist in both the arts and music. Letting this strong sense of talent flourish over into his writings. With an imaginative endorsement of realism that brings forth an ever flowing twist to his novels.
Puppalicious And Beyond by Pamela Fagan Hutchins Puppalicious And Beyond by Pamela Fagan Hutchins April 26, 2012 $3.99 39354 words Sample 15%
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Pamela Fagan Hutchins writes fiction and nonfiction about the myth of “having it all” from the busy position of having a little too much of everything: writer, mediocre endurance athlete (triathlon, marathons), wife, mom of an ADHD & Asperger’s son, five kids/step-kids, business owner, recovering employment attorney and human resources executive, consultant, and musician. She has five books dropping in 2012, all with SkipJack Publishing: Hot Flashes And Half Ironmans, How To Screw Up Your Kids, Love Gone Viral, Puppalicious and Beyond, and The Clark Kent Chronicles. She is also one of the authors of Easy To Love, But Hard To Raise from DRT Press and Prevent Workplace Harassment from the former Prentice Hall. She has four novels coming out with SkiJjack in 2012 and 2013: Discovering Katie, Leaving Annalise, Conceding Grace, and Going For Kona. She won Romance in the 2010 Writers’ League of Texas Manuscript Competition for Leaving Annalise, and she also won both Mainstream Fiction (2010, 2011 and 2012) and Narrative Non-fiction (2012) in the Houston Writers’ Guild’s Manuscript Competitions for Conceding Grace (novel) and How To Screw Up Your Kids (nonfiction book). Pamela is well-known for her Type A slightly OCD tendencies — and alphabet soup life — and for making everyone around her tired. She lives with her husband Eric and two high school-aged kids, plus 200 pounds of pets in Houston, but their hearts are still in St. Croix, USVI, along with those of their three oldest offspring. To receive her e-newsletter for announcements about new releases, click on http://eepurl.com/iITR. You can also catch her writing on a Mom’s View of ADHD (http://adhdmomma.com), Special-Ism (http://special-ism.com), and Everyday Health (http://everydayhealth.com).
Granada Gamble by Greg Knowles Granada Gamble by Greg Knowles April 26, 2012 $3.99 110164 words Sample 15%
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Greg Knowles was born on a ping pong table in the basement of his parents' unfinished home near Knoxville, Iowa. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse at four, and was writing stories by the age of seven. After a year at the University of Iowa, he was all set to take a shot at the Iowa Writer's Workshop when he lost his 2A draft status due to low grades and general indifference, and spent the next four years in the US Navy. Knowles eventually earned a BS in Journalism with advertising emphasis from Iowa State University. Three decades of ad agency work followed, during which he was a copywriter, broadcast producer and creative director. He has written his North With Doc humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 20 years, and has many projects underway, including a soon-to-be-released thriller novel with his brother, Mel. Knowles lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Sandy Tweedy, and a cute yet cantankerous rat monkey of a pom/silky terrier aptly named Jezebel.
ANTI by A.M. Murray ANTI by A.M. Murray April 26, 2012 $2.99 74231 words Sample 20%
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A.M. Murray was an immigrant to the USA after WWII, at age 3. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology but then got drafted into the Army during the Vietnam era. He came home and bummed around the country a while, worked lots of jobs, went back to school, got a degree in Photojournalism with lots of grad work in Mass Media. Worked as video producer for a big company but was forced out due to office politics. He wondered if it was him or just his luck. He did some research and came up with a book, "The Best of Luck." Other books done or in the works reflect his experiences, interests -- "The Secret of the Serpent Mound," about death at the mysterious earthen effigy; "In the new Country," about immigrants on a dead end street and the possibility of deportation. "A Jekyl & Hyde Woman," about good versus evil, set in New Orleans.
Yard Wars - When Allergies Attack by Warren J. Yard Wars - When Allergies Attack by Warren J. April 26, 2012 $1.99 4514 words Sample 20%
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Warren J. is from the Dallas / Fort Worth area. He has six children by his beautiful wife of 22 years. In addition to writing poetry he produces his own music under the independent label Gospel Vibe Productions. Contact him at: warren452@gmail.com and leave a comment.
Webcam by Gary Whitmore Webcam by Gary Whitmore April 26, 2012 $0.99 59747 words Sample 5%
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I'm a laid-off safety engineer after spending 28 years on the Space Shuttle program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I'm trying for a career as a writer. At the present, I have completed 8 books that were written from screenplays I've written in the past. I have 9 more books to completed based on other screenplays I've written.
War Nurse: Alone by Craig Daley War Nurse: Alone by Craig Daley April 26, 2012 $0.99 249 words Sample 20%
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It's all about the narrative, whether it's a Surreal Murder Mystery, Pulp Fiction or Heroic escapades, my artwork allows the story to be told. My influence and inspiriation comes from Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, Nigel Kneale's Quatermass, Edgar Allan Poe, the comics of Lee and Kirby with everything else I've ever seen or heard mixed in, Humour within the surreal, macabre and bizarre often simply the twists that end the stories, the punchline is all important.
Summer of Love: Semper Fi by Tim Weller Summer of Love: Semper Fi by Tim Weller April 26, 2012 $2.99 77834 words Sample 20%
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Tim Weller proudly served for four years in the United States Marine Corps. He lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia with his wife and son and can often be seen in line at Carl's. Tim's Marine experiences supplied authenticity to his novel. Please visit his blog at SemperFi2.com
El Eslabón Sinaiticus by Sonia Tomás Cañadas El Eslabón Sinaiticus by Sonia Tomás Cañadas April 26, 2012 $1.99 59125 words Sample 15%
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Valencia-España, 2 de abril 1979. Estudió Ing.Tec. Informát. A los ocho años escribió su primer relato. Desde entonces se aficionó a la escritura de novelas asistiendo a conferencias de literatura y colaborando en el comité de lectura de algunas pequeñas editoras a cambio del incremento de su experiencia en el campo literario.'Mundos de Fuego y Agua; La Vela Protegida' bajo el sello 'Crown', es su novela de fantasía y ficción seguida por multitud de lectores, reseñada y entrevistada previamente a su publicación, como en la página especializada en el afamado Señor de los Anillos: La Compañía, donde numerosos e inesperados escenarios, criaturas y personajes dispares, convergen a lo largo de la historia combinando realidad, fantasía y futurismo, en la que al final de su lectura se distingue como una novela rompe con los esquemas tradicionales. EL ESLABÓN SINAITICUS es su último proyecto. Un thriller de misterio y esoterismo Nueva Era de sorprendente trama y cierta controversia. Una vertiginosa narración de acción y conspiración escalofriantemente sangrienta que no dejará escapar tu mente hasta el final.
Reckoning, A Dirk Cobb Thriller (Book Three) by T.L. Peters Reckoning, A Dirk Cobb Thriller (Book Three) by T.L. Peters April 25, 2012 $0.99 52667 words Sample 20%
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"There's no question that Peters is a master wordsmith." Gerry B's Book Reviews About the author: T.L. Peters is an ex-lawyer who enjoys playing the violin and giving his dog long walks in the woods. In between, he writes novels.
Tales of a Free Spirit by Gavin Dobson Tales of a Free Spirit by Gavin Dobson April 25, 2012 $4.99 47439 words Sample 10%
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Le Sylvia Affaire by Tim Hegarty Le Sylvia Affaire by Tim Hegarty April 25, 2012 $0.99 24444 words Sample 20%
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I am a retired computer programmer: where rewrites and criticism are S.O.P. I can be reached at email address sabacoolblue@gmail.com
The Caves of Etretat: Book One of Four by Matt Chatelain The Caves of Etretat: Book One of Four by Matt Chatelain April 25, 2012 $3.99 112013 words Sample 15%
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Born in Ottawa, fifty-two years ago, I have been the owner of a used bookstore I opened in Ontario, since 1990. I have been writing since I was ten. Beginning with poetry, I quickly moved on to short stories and non-fiction pieces. I stayed in that format for many years, eventually self-publishing a franchise manual, as well as a variety of booklets. Having semi-retired from the bookstore, I embarked on the project of writing my first serious novel, which I expanded to a four-book series after discovering an incredible mystery hidden within a French author's books. My interests are eclectic. I like Quantum Physics,Cosmology, history, archaeology, science in general, mechanics, free power, recycling and re-use. I'm a good handyman and can usually fix just about anything. I'm good with computers. I love movies, both good and bad, preferring action and war movies. I can draw and paint fairly well but am so obsessed with perspective and light that I cannot think of much else. I am too detail-oriented. I have been around books all my life. In my mid-forties, I decided to focus on writing as my future job. It took me five years to learn the trade. Now I know how fast I can write and how to develop my story and characters. I always wage an internal war to decide if my next story is going to be a mild mystery or a big stake epic. So far the big stakes are winning
The Origin of Flight by Russ Anderson The Origin of Flight by Russ Anderson April 25, 2012 $0.99 9002 words Sample 20%
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Russ Anderson can usually be found in the suburbs of Baltimore, where he lives with his wife, his daughter, two beagles, and a very old, very angry cat. When he's not working for the man, he enjoys bicycling, making up stories, and pie.
Callsign: King - Book 3 - Blackout (A Jack Sigler - Chess Team Novella) by Jeremy Robinson Callsign: King - Book 3 - Blackout (A Jack Sigler - Chess Team Novella) by Jeremy Robinson April 25, 2012 $2.99 62508 words Sample 20%
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Jeremy Robinson is the author of: PULSE (Thomas Dunne Books), INSTINCT (coming in April 2010 from Thomas Dunne Books), KRONOS, ANTARKTOS RISING, RAISING THE PAST and THE DIDYMUS CONTINGENCY. His novels have been translated into eight languages and ANTARKTOS RISING is being made into a feature length animated film. For more visit Jeremy at: www.jeremyrobinsononline.com
The Nowhere Legion - Book Four by Francis Hagan The Nowhere Legion - Book Four by Francis Hagan April 25, 2012 $1.99 27013 words Sample 15%
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I have been writing on and off since I was a shy lad hiding under the bed and scribbling in an out of date diary (I think it was about my space travels). Most of my works have been either plays populated with grotesques who stumble around ruins and those odd places we forget about or epic tales of those last Roman legionaries as they falter and fall at the end of Empire. Over the last three years, I have embarked on a series of plays which I have entitled 'The Ostraka Plays' and in which I am exploring that space where the irrational and the seductive collide. I remain fascinated by a poetics which allows an imagination to populate a forgotten nook in history outside our conventions and expectations. In these plays, the audience is invited into worlds which remain provisional and insecure - and where freedom is that release from convention. The other side of my writings could not be more opposite - in these stories, the dying light of Rome flutters one last desperate time as I seek to follow the last of the Eagles down into their fates. Here, archaeological record, literary fragments, and my own invention intertwine to set a stage ripe for heroics and betrayal.
Fox Trek by Cheryl Lee Fox Trek by Cheryl Lee April 24, 2012 $5.99 30852 words Sample 20%
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A retired educator now living in the Pacific Northwest.
First to Fight by Charles R. Dowling First to Fight by Charles R. Dowling April 24, 2012 $2.99 132406 words Sample 20%
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Shadows of the Realm by Dionne Lister Shadows of the Realm by Dionne Lister April 24, 2012 $4.99 96975 words Sample 20%
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I love writing and sharing my stories but I wish they wouldn't keep me awake at night. I'm from Sydney and when I'm not writing I'm tweeting, reading or doing sporty stuff.
A Not So Barren World by Pat Hatt A Not So Barren World by Pat Hatt April 23, 2012 $2.99 87955 words Sample 20%
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Pat Hatt can be found in the east coast of Canada. He hates writing these things but doesn't mind talking in the third person. He dabbles in a little of this and a little of that, not afraid to attempt something new. He is owned by two cats, one of whom has his own blog, It's Rhyme Time. Yeah a rhyming cat, who knew? He would be considered a both person when it comes to cats and dogs. He is also quite the movie and TV buff. As you can probably tell does not take himself seriously and has more stuff in his head than is needed. Thus the novels as just one more form of release. Thanks for the visit and enjoy!
A Not So Perfect World by Pat Hatt A Not So Perfect World by Pat Hatt April 23, 2012 $2.99 84503 words Sample 15%
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Pat Hatt can be found in the east coast of Canada. He hates writing these things but doesn't mind talking in the third person. He dabbles in a little of this and a little of that, not afraid to attempt something new. He is owned by two cats, one of whom has his own blog, It's Rhyme Time. Yeah a rhyming cat, who knew? He would be considered a both person when it comes to cats and dogs. He is also quite the movie and TV buff. As you can probably tell does not take himself seriously and has more stuff in his head than is needed. Thus the novels as just one more form of release. Thanks for the visit and enjoy!
A Not So New World by Pat Hatt A Not So New World by Pat Hatt April 23, 2012 $2.99 80018 words Sample 15%
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Pat Hatt can be found in the east coast of Canada. He hates writing these things but doesn't mind talking in the third person. He dabbles in a little of this and a little of that, not afraid to attempt something new. He is owned by two cats, one of whom has his own blog, It's Rhyme Time. Yeah a rhyming cat, who knew? He would be considered a both person when it comes to cats and dogs. He is also quite the movie and TV buff. As you can probably tell does not take himself seriously and has more stuff in his head than is needed. Thus the novels as just one more form of release. Thanks for the visit and enjoy!
Witch Island by Victor Pryce Witch Island by Victor Pryce April 23, 2012 $4.99 47462 words Sample 20%
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Miradas de Ébano by Alejandro Romera Miradas de Ébano by Alejandro Romera April 23, 2012 $4.99 68850 words Sample 10%
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Alejandro Romera Guerrero nace en Madrid en 1978, es ingeniero de telecomunicaciones y en la actualidad trabaja como profesor de imagen y sonido. Desde pequeño, se interesa por la escritura y elabora textos de diferentes tipos (relatos, novelas y poemas) pero siempre con un fin exclusivamente personal. Ha vivido durante cortas estancias en Portugal, Inglaterra, Ecuador, México y Ghana. Ha trabajado como voluntario en ONGs de Ecuador, México, Ghana y España. Forma junto a su hermano el grupo de cuentacuentos Mejunge cuyos beneficios son siempre destinados a fines solidarios. De su afición por viajar y escribir nace "Miradas de ébano", su primera novela publicada.
Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King by Jay Hersh Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King by Jay Hersh April 23, 2012 $1.99 148309 words Sample 20%
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Jay Hersh has a Bachelor’s from University of Rochester and a Master’s from Rensselaer. After spending over twenty years working in the computer industry he was inspired to develop an interest in the history and culture of the Maya by what he experienced while vacationing in Belize. This interest has culminated in the writing of Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King, the first in a series of novels which incorporate historical facts and legends of Mayan cultures into an enjoyable reading experience. Mr. Hersh is also working on a multi-part HDTV documentary-travelogue featuring archeological sites from throughout Meso-America.
Maxim Gunn and Sheba's Necklace by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and Sheba's Necklace by Nicholas Boving April 23, 2012 $3.95 93244 words Sample 20%
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As for me, I now live in Toronto. I was formerly a mining engineer and travelled the world widely. Tiring of the mining industry (my unalterable conviction being that mining in 40 degrees in the shade was a vastly overrated pastime) and wanting to experience more of the world firsthand, I also worked from time to time as a docker, fruit inspector and forester. My books draw on these experiences to provide characters, backgrounds and scenes. I am the author and publisher of the "Maxim Gunn" series of action/adventure books, the second of which, "Maxim Gunn and the Demon Plan" was a finalist in the 1998 Crime Writers of Canada, Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Novel. I have also written other novels and screenplays which follow the central character to countries and places where the forces of nature as much as people provide the conflict. Three of these are currently with my agent in Los Angeles.
Maxim Gunn Downunder by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn Downunder by Nicholas Boving April 23, 2012 $3.95 65056 words Sample 20%
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As for me, I now live in Toronto. I was formerly a mining engineer and travelled the world widely. Tiring of the mining industry (my unalterable conviction being that mining in 40 degrees in the shade was a vastly overrated pastime) and wanting to experience more of the world firsthand, I also worked from time to time as a docker, fruit inspector and forester. My books draw on these experiences to provide characters, backgrounds and scenes. I am the author and publisher of the "Maxim Gunn" series of action/adventure books, the second of which, "Maxim Gunn and the Demon Plan" was a finalist in the 1998 Crime Writers of Canada, Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Novel. I have also written other novels and screenplays which follow the central character to countries and places where the forces of nature as much as people provide the conflict. Three of these are currently with my agent in Los Angeles.
They'll Have to Catch Me First by Robert Hart They'll Have to Catch Me First by Robert Hart April 23, 2012 $0.99 39961 words Sample 20%
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Robert Hart has worked a series of crappy jobs, both in the US and in the UK. In the last fifteen years, he's written five screenplays, four novels, a play and over twenty short stories. He currently lives in England with his wife and daughter.
Chicago Burns and Other Side Trips by Gavin Dobson Chicago Burns and Other Side Trips by Gavin Dobson April 23, 2012 $4.99 45207 words Sample 10%
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The Aphrodite Pursuit by Greg Treseder The Aphrodite Pursuit by Greg Treseder April 22, 2012 $4.99 77597 words Sample 20%
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Greg Treseder was born and raised in the Western U.S. In his travels across its expanse he continues to marvel at the beauty of nature in its many faces and forms. Treseder lives in Folsom, California with his wife Debra and their two boys. When not building something in their workshop or exploring their surroundings, they can often be found in a spirited conversation about a wide variety of topics. Treseder finds inspiration in the simple everyday challenges and celebrations of being human, and in the common hopes and dreams that we all share. He continues to be amazed at the daily impact of simple acts of kindness. The Aphrodite Pursuit is his first book, and his second is underway. Please watch for it!
A Not So Singular World by Pat Hatt A Not So Singular World by Pat Hatt April 22, 2012 $2.99 94952 words Sample 15%
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Pat Hatt can be found in the east coast of Canada. He hates writing these things but doesn't mind talking in the third person. He dabbles in a little of this and a little of that, not afraid to attempt something new. He is owned by two cats, one of whom has his own blog, It's Rhyme Time. Yeah a rhyming cat, who knew? He would be considered a both person when it comes to cats and dogs. He is also quite the movie and TV buff. As you can probably tell does not take himself seriously and has more stuff in his head than is needed. Thus the novels as just one more form of release. Thanks for the visit and enjoy!
Bullets, Butterflies, and Italy by John Meyer Bullets, Butterflies, and Italy by John Meyer April 22, 2012 $5.99 87460 words Sample 15%
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John Meyer spent his formative years working for various television news stations and sports networks, avoiding long-term contracts, so he could sneak away and travel around the world. Since its inception, he's been the studio writer for "Entertainment Tonight Canada." He has also has written over a dozen award shows, including the "Banff World Media Festival Awards." John lives in Toronto, but he's probably already plotting his next trip to Europe.
The Legacy of Shatara by Nick Marsden The Legacy of Shatara by Nick Marsden April 22, 2012 $2.99 125531 words Sample 20%
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Starting with an old electric typewriter when he was 14 years old, Nick Marsden has been putting words on paper for over two decades. Trained in screenwriting at Columbia College-Hollywood in Tarzana, CA, Nick has turned his love of the fantastic into exciting, action-driven narratives in both screenplay and novel form. His debut novel, "The Legacy of Shatara", is an adaptation of his award winning screenplay of the same name. His next project, "The Never-Born Trilogy", is the story of a man who traverses two worlds to protect the most powerful magic in history from the clutches of an evil, one-handed sorcerer.
Thuradra's Bane by Marcus D Barnes Thuradra's Bane by Marcus D Barnes April 22, 2012 $2.99 10659 words Sample 20%
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The Princess and the Poor Boy by The Albatross The Princess and the Poor Boy by The Albatross April 21, 2012 $0.99 21438 words Sample 24%
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Like the albatross i'm either a gift or a curse. So I stumble when I walk and when I walk slow it's worse.
Crossroads: A Novel About Choice by Suzie O'Neill Crossroads: A Novel About Choice by Suzie O'Neill April 21, 2012 $0.99 49862 words Sample 15%
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I was born to create. It doesn't matter if it's writing, drawing, small crafts, or house and garden projects, I'm always overflowing with ideas that I can't wait to try out. Although I've been writing for years, I recently made the decision to focus more energy on publishing. Along the way, I decided to create the pen name "Suzie O'Neill" in order to provide myself with more creative freedom. I found that while I was writing under my real name I was often intimidated by what people would think of the stories I write. Using a pen name is incredibly freeing. "Crossroads: A Novel About Choice" is my first e-book. It was written for fun and is by far the goofiest story that I have ever written.
Dawn of the Tiger by Gus Frazer Dawn of the Tiger by Gus Frazer April 21, 2012 $2.99 96965 words Sample 20%
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Gus Frazer has spent most of his working life in the media industry. Former Strategy Director for Mitchell Communications in Sydney, he is now General Manager of Carat Sydney, the biggest media buying agency in Australia. Over the years, Gus has divided his time between Sydney and London. In London he worked in both the domestic (UK) and international media industries. He is drawn to the outdoors and is a regular surfer, swimmer and mountaineer. Which is partly why he has always returned to Australia. Gus lives in Sydney with his wife and young daughter. With a keen interest in both the changing geo-political landscape of the Asia-Pacific region and military strategy, Gus’ extensive research combined with a vivid imagination has resulted in the creation of Dawn of the Tiger, his first novel.
Swept to Hell: A Novel of the Civil War Era by Jason Ward Swept to Hell: A Novel of the Civil War Era by Jason Ward April 21, 2012 $0.99 31744 words Sample 10%
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Jason Ward lives in Shepherdstown, WV, with his wife and son. He graduated from Shepherd University in 2005, and is the author of three novels: Swept to Hell, Bright and Dull, and On the Rocks.
As if They Always Knew by Regina Russell As if They Always Knew by Regina Russell April 21, 2012 $3.99 108413 words Sample 15%
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Regina Russell, author of Heartstorms, Hummingbird Wars and several books of short stories, has proven her desire to write wholesome books that will satisfy discriminating readers of romantic fiction. Her life-like characters make for page turning reading as they struggle with love and all the mystery and drama that can accompany it. Though her books are free from curse words and descriptive sexual content, because of some of the true-to-life subject matter, they are intended for adults. Regina lives in London, Ky. with her husband Jim. She is blessed with five children, Donovan, Celeste, Chandra, Cassie and Dustin. Her priorities are God, family, church, writing and music.
Amazon's Revenge by John Savage Amazon's Revenge by John Savage April 21, 2012 $5.95 33835 words Sample 15%
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John Savage is one of the important figures in the history of the highly erotic and esoteric field of Bondage and Discipline. He came after the legendary John Willie, and before the period exemplified by the photography of Jay Edwards, et al. Just as Jay was an important link in the progression of bondage techniques leading up to the anything-goes extreme B&D of today, so was John Savage. The bondage he created and photographed represented a step beyond that of John Willie: more complex, tighter, more escape proof. John began by copying the work of John Willie but was soon adding his own touches. This is typical of the progress in the field. Both Jay Edwards and Dave Annis (probably the best strict bondage photographer today) have stated that they began by copying John Savage’s work, then adding to it. John began in 1969 with an article written for Barbara Behr of House of Milan. He was soon tying and photographing amateur models, sometimes selling the products freelance, but then working with Tao Productions to create a line of bondage magazines with such titles as “Best of Bondage,” “Taskmaster,” “Bondagemaster,” and the politically incorrect “Teenagers in Bondage.” (None of the models were underage, despite the title.) In the early 80’s he edited, wrote for and photographed a magazine series called “John Savage’s Notebooks.” These long-ago magazines today command a high price, if you can find them. In addition to magazines, he produced some of the old 8mm “loops,” and later VHS videos, the most famous being “Making Danielle Talk.” He has worked with Barbara Behr, Bob Bishop and F.E. Campbell. It was through his friendship with Frank Campbell that he became involved in the writing of B&D novels. Frank is still most prolific B&D novelist, credited with 100 books written for HOM. As Frank became older and had trouble typing, he began dictating books on audio tapes. John Savage then transcribed those books to computer disk for the publisher. Then came a time when Frank no long wished to write. At that point John began ghost-writing Frank’s novels. In fact, the last ten novels credited to Frank Campbell were actually written by John Savage. After Frank’s death, John began selling novel under his own name to House of Milan. He also wrote for Sandpiper Press, Olympia Press and Bon-Vue, all being published as paperbacks. For a while he dropped out of the marketplace but then came back when ebooks became popular. He is currently writing B&D novels for Strict Publishing, and occasionally non-B&D books under a different name. As to the man himself, he was born in 1943, is married and has two grown children. He is a Viet Nam era veteran. His main career has been in computers, ranging from programmer to systems analyst. He still programs computers and enjoys it. His B.S. and M.S. are in computer science, but in addition, he has a PhD in, of all fields, astronomy! This is the reason for the nickname “Doc” Savage being stuck on him (“Doc” Savage was a well-known fictional character from the 30’s). Today he lives in Solana Beach, California, enjoying his hobbies of astronomy, fishing and fast sports cars.
The Pump Jack Potion: a short story by Jeff Posey The Pump Jack Potion: a short story by Jeff Posey April 21, 2012 $0.99 4866 words Sample 30%
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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.
Stonechild and the Emperor by Jim Burk Stonechild and the Emperor by Jim Burk April 21, 2012 $4.99 212690 words Sample 15%
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Fascinated by communications technology. One of earliest educators in Alberta to receive an M.Ed in Educational Technology. Worked with first inexpensive reel to reel video recorders. Produced 16mm film. Picked Betamax over VHS and now transitioned to digital video. Retired and writing novels. Have completed four in the "Stonechild Chronicles" series, almost ready for Smashwords upload. These stories follow a young Cree aboriginal through the first years of WW 2 when the British Empire faced Hitler and the fascists alone. Also will have my Dad's biography, "Horses, Trails and Trophies" on Smashwords. This will include links to illustrative clips from his 8mm movies taken over 50 years ago and available through YouTube.
Gang 87 by Erich von Neff Gang 87 by Erich von Neff April 20, 2012 $2.99 49496 words Sample 8%
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Erich von Neff is a San Francisco Longshoreman. He received his masters degree in philosophy from San Francisco State University and was a graduate research student at the University of Dundee Scotland. Erich von Neff is well known on the French avant-garde and mainstream literary scenes. He is a member of the Poetes Francais and La Societes des Poetes et Artistes de France. He has had the following publications in France (in French): Poems: 1005 Short Stories: 148 Small press books: 4 One grant for "Prostitutes au bard de la route" (Prostitutes on the Side of the Road. Prizes: 20 Erich van Neff's novel Prostitues au Bard de La Route" (Prostitutes by the Side of the Road) was published by "Cashiers de Nuite" (1999) with a grant from Centre Regional des Lettres de Basse-Normandie. Erich von Neff's book of poems Les Putains Cocainomanes" (The Cocaine Whores) was published by Cahiers du Nuit, 1998. Les Putains Cocainomanes was discussed on 96.2 FM, Paris, 1998 by Marie Andre Balbastre, Poem #45 was read. A Victor Hugo prize was awarded to Erich von Neff's novel "Une Lancia rouge Devale Lombard Street”. A tombeau ouvert," (The Red Lancia Roars Down Lombard Street), 1998.