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Night of the Hyena by Mac MacCarter Night of the Hyena by Mac MacCarter May 24, 2012 $2.99 56704 words Sample 20%
An American family survives back to back world pandemics, travels to distant lands and crusades to form a sane society. However, wherever they go, there skulks the most devastating enemy of all.
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Mac is an anachronism, a scientist that has worked and studied in many different fields. Few modern scientists outside movies and comic books actually do so, and it is rarely a rout to riches. However, he finds that his career has been a joy. He has taught and was the first Dean of Research and Extension in a, then tiny, Micronesian Community college. He was an ecologist for the Philippine National Oil Company where he and his colleagues attempted to protect rainforests from illegal loggers, pursued innovative reforestation methods, on geothermal steam drilling reservations and assured some of the cleanest rivers in the country. Contrary to stereotypes of ecological standards burdening enterprise, both the PNOC and small farmers profited, even in the relatively short run. He was principal investigator for biological control of weeds in New Zealand where he mentored a large number of unemployed youngsters, all of which have succeeded, some spectacularly. Also in NZ he was co-project leader of a coastal marine monitoring project and developed statistical methods for monitoring high energy beaches. He has represented a Native American tribe on anadromous fish issues, and informally, family business commercial fishing (particularly hook and line as contrasted with nets and huge fishing ships). He has taught botany general biology, microbiology, mathematics, vocational agriculture, and statistics. His completed degrees include a masters in MAg in Agronomy(crop ecology), a MPH in Industrial Hygiene, and a PhD in Entomology. He and his son briefly manufactured technical and custom gaming computers. He has published various scientific papers. He currently has two science fictions (in the true sense of SF, no magic and no ESP) and a book on research techniques on the way. His futuristic book Day of the Hyena is already uploaded on Smashwords.
Traffic Jam by Melissa Groeling Traffic Jam by Melissa Groeling May 24, 2012 $2.99 65152 words Sample 20%
Val Delton’s life is spiraling out of control. Her dad lost his job, her mom works fourteen hour days to pay the bills and yet there are high-priced items in her older sister’s room. Val has no idea how far and deep the repercussions of her sister’s secret reach but she’ll do whatever it takes to keep her family safe. Will she succeed before her sister’s secret destroys everyone she loves?
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Invitation to a Stranger by Margaret Pearce Invitation to a Stranger by Margaret Pearce May 24, 2012 $2.99 36779 words Sample 20%
A new boy in the district. Ronnie and her friends Katie and Jasmine think Drake Demento is something special. It's odd that he's never around during the day and unfortunate that his family are so unpleasant. No one takes any notice of a superstitious grandmother who believes the Demento family are evil vampires. But now Ronnie and Katie have to rescue missing people from a very dangerous place.
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Traitor (Creepy Hollow, #3) by Rachel Morgan Traitor (Creepy Hollow, #3) by Rachel Morgan May 24, 2012 $0.99 15445 words Sample 30%
Violet and Nate may have escaped the labyrinth, but only one of them came out unscathed. Nate is now the bearer of a mysterious eye-shaped tattoo, a mark he has no memory of receiving and no desire to investigate further. But Vi has never been one to let a mystery go unsolved, and she’ll do whatever she can to discover who’s behind the tattoo—even if it means leaving Nate out of her plan.
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Rachel Morgan was born in South Africa and spent a large portion of her childhood living in a fantasy land of her own making. These days, in between teaching mathematics to high school children, she writes fiction for young adults.
Vala: Heritage by JF Jenkins Vala: Heritage by JF Jenkins May 24, 2012 $2.99 70588 words Sample 20%
Jewl Dite has always struggled with her heritage. Being the daughter of the goddess of love, she questions everything about the emotion. Which is a bummer because she's head over heels for Anj Willam, and thinks the feelings are mutual. Will the boy she loves accept her dark secret, or will she lose him forever?
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J.F. Jenkins lives in Minneapolis Minnesota with her husband, son, and two cats. She graduated from Bethel University in 2006 with a degree in Media Communication with minors in both writing and film. When she is not busy writing, she spends her free time playing games, reading, and spending time with her family.
The Children Of The Amulet - Volume 3 - Hope and Victory by L. M. Quinpool The Children Of The Amulet - Volume 3 - Hope and Victory by L. M. Quinpool May 24, 2012 $10.00 46200 words Sample 20%
Aliances have been formed and families have merge and a new generation has begun but the dangers out there remain constant. Now feel the strength of the power within and follow the adventures of a larger group Children Of the Amulet as they face their enemies, grow stronger together and learn more about their universe in Book 3 - Hope and Victory.
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My name is Laura Regan and I write under the name L. M. Quinpool, author of two series - Children Of the Amulet and Calendrial. I'm descended from two very artistic families which include writers, actors, musicians and graphic artists. I write under the name Quinpool because my great great uncle John Regan wrote under the name John Quinpool, author of "First Things In Acadia". Re-using the name gave my grandfather and his siblings great joy and I'm proud to carry the name on. My first series Children Of the Amulet has three books already published in paperback through Ottawa publisher Baico Publishing. I hope to have my fourth book in the series I hope to put into paperback soon but for now it'll only be available with the other three on e-book. There are more already written in the series but they just aren't up to my personal standards and therefore not ready for print or digital books. My second, more Canadian series, Calendrial will be soon made available through e-book only until such time as it's possible to publish in print. In everyday life I'm a Linguist and psychology major. I'm also a web designer, music lover, photographer, and graphic designer. I enjoy working with children of all ages, sizes and abilities and helping them reach their fullest potential despite "lables" or "social roadblocks" they may be faced with. I write about children because I believe they are an important of the past present and future. I believe it is imporant to encourage them to shoot for the stars and I hope my books will empower them with the strength to change the world. For this reason my cousin Sarah Jaworski (now age 19) creates my cover designs of the Calendrial series and she and her brother Christopher (then 12 and 14) co-designed the first 3 Children Of the Amulet books. I very much hope you like my books and will pass the name Quinpool on to your family, friends and associates. Thanks to Smashwords and Baico Publishing for making my publishing dreams come true. Love LMQ
The Fairytale Keeper: Avenging the Queen by Andrea Cefalo The Fairytale Keeper: Avenging the Queen by Andrea Cefalo May 24, 2012 $7.99 69769 words Sample 20%
Cologne is a city in turmoil due to a rampant fever that claims Adelaide's mother, a storyteller who affectionately called her Snow White. Addie's father must bribe a priest to give her mother a funeral since the church has outlawed the rite. When Soren does the unforgivable, Addie is pushed to avenge her mother no matter the cost, collecting the famous Grimm's fairy tales as the story unfolds.
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The Children Of The Amulet - Volume 2 - Battle Of The Empire by L. M. Quinpool The Children Of The Amulet - Volume 2 - Battle Of The Empire by L. M. Quinpool May 24, 2012 $10.00 50703 words Sample 20%
Feel the strength of the power within and see the potential children have to change the world as you follow the adventures of extraordinary children in extraordinary circumstances when they continue to discover the pros and cons of the powers of The Children Of The Amulet in Book 2 - Battle Of The Empire.
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My name is Laura Regan and I write under the name L. M. Quinpool, author of two series - Children Of the Amulet and Calendrial. I'm descended from two very artistic families which include writers, actors, musicians and graphic artists. I write under the name Quinpool because my great great uncle John Regan wrote under the name John Quinpool, author of "First Things In Acadia". Re-using the name gave my grandfather and his siblings great joy and I'm proud to carry the name on. My first series Children Of the Amulet has three books already published in paperback through Ottawa publisher Baico Publishing. I hope to have my fourth book in the series I hope to put into paperback soon but for now it'll only be available with the other three on e-book. There are more already written in the series but they just aren't up to my personal standards and therefore not ready for print or digital books. My second, more Canadian series, Calendrial will be soon made available through e-book only until such time as it's possible to publish in print. In everyday life I'm a Linguist and psychology major. I'm also a web designer, music lover, photographer, and graphic designer. I enjoy working with children of all ages, sizes and abilities and helping them reach their fullest potential despite "lables" or "social roadblocks" they may be faced with. I write about children because I believe they are an important of the past present and future. I believe it is imporant to encourage them to shoot for the stars and I hope my books will empower them with the strength to change the world. For this reason my cousin Sarah Jaworski (now age 19) creates my cover designs of the Calendrial series and she and her brother Christopher (then 12 and 14) co-designed the first 3 Children Of the Amulet books. I very much hope you like my books and will pass the name Quinpool on to your family, friends and associates. Thanks to Smashwords and Baico Publishing for making my publishing dreams come true. Love LMQ
Ghost Magnet by Anne Skalitza Ghost Magnet by Anne Skalitza May 24, 2012 $1.99 27810 words Sample 20%
Thirteen-year-old Julie Janner desperately wants to spend summer hanging out with her friends. Instead, her mom takes her to an island straight out of the Twilight Zone, on a vacation that turns out to be like riding a roller coaster through a haunted fun house. Many of the locals are unfriendly ("Go home. Now."), broken dolls visit in the night, and some people aren't what they seem to be.
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Anne Skalitza is a freelance writer with many short stories, essays, and light verse published. When not writing, Anne can be found at the beach, three blocks from her home. Or she might be in her yard, attempting to garden. So far no weeds have been killed.
Private EyeZ by Rusty Fischer Private EyeZ by Rusty Fischer May 24, 2012 $0.99 4899 words Sample 10%
Randall Jenkins always wanted to be a private detective. Too bad he only became really good at it after he died....
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Breaking Berlyn by Chloe Behrens Breaking Berlyn by Chloe Behrens May 24, 2012 $7.99 78604 words Sample 20%
Berlyn de Luca had her entire life mapped out. She had a plan. That plan didn't include dating. Every girl wants a fairy-tale, but it’s not often that Prince Charming rolls up in his fancy car, and the damsel in question freaks out and high-tails it in the opposite direction. In Berlyn’s world, there’s not enough room for both Love and Ambition, but the two will duke it out until the end.
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I've loved to write ever since I learned how to read. I'm a self-proclaimed "foodie." I'm a sucker for a great patio, a lemondrop martini, and my closest friends in the evenings. My pets are my kids; a Schnauzer, two German Shephards, and two fat lazy kitties. I'm learning about wines, and enjoy finding new ones to try. I've been stricken with Wanderlust, and I'm obsessed with travel! I'm originally from Hudson Valley, NY. I currently reside in a suburb of Dallas.
Toby by Benjamin Arthey Toby by Benjamin Arthey May 24, 2012 $4.99 90568 words Sample 15%
Meet Toby Tucker. A shy, delicate boy of twelve who finds himself thrust from a mundane, lonely existence into a world of castles and kings, heroic warriors and mighty sorcerers.
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Hi, I'm Benjamin Arthey, author of the teen fiction novel Toby.  The inspiration for this novel came about in a series of stories which my father used to tell me and my siblings when we were growing up. I decided to take the skeleton of the ideas from these stories and flesh them out to create a stand-alone novel which I hope allows you to enjoy Toby as much as we did.
The Burning Star by Jessie Lane The Burning Star by Jessie Lane May 23, 2012 $1.99 100801 words Sample 20%
Can she reach her destiny before tragedy strikes? Myths and fairy tales come to life before Kay’s eyes, bringing her closer to the ultimate cure if she can stay alive long enough to get there. If the cancer doesn’t kill her before she finds a cure, the secrets her mother has hidden from her may be the beginning of the end.
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Jessie Lane is the writing team of Melissa Pahl and Crystal Leo. The two sister-in-laws share a great love of naughty romance, cliff hanging suspense, and out-of-this-world characters that demand your attention or threaten to bitch slap you until you do pay attention to them. Because really, it is ALL about them. They often live half their lives with their heads in the clouds dreaming of alpha military hunks, werewolves and kick ass heroines crazy enough to chase after things with weapons that they really should know better than to chase. With several projects underway ranging from teen to adult romance they are looking forward to showing the rest of the world their crazy stories, heroes and heroines that often plague their minds until written and hope you will join them on their journey!
Mind Games by Joseph Veramu Mind Games by Joseph Veramu May 23, 2012 You set the price! 8655 words Sample 20%
Justin faces the challenges of life just like any other normal American young adult. There is however one big difference! While most are busy experiencing their virtual worlds through computer games, Justin has to come out of it. Justin is part of the Mind Games and his biggest challenge is getting back into the real world.
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I have always been interested in writing and had my first story published when I was 17. Since then, I have published in a number of genres. This include science fiction, children's stories, young adult fiction and non fiction. One of my novels was translated into German. I have worked as a university professor and for the United Nations Development Program.I studied at USP and the London South Bank University. In my free time I help out with young people's programs for the YWAM / PTC and SU
The Demon's Promise by Aliya Anjum The Demon's Promise by Aliya Anjum May 23, 2012 $0.99 7167 words Sample 15%
21-year-old Ena seeks romance and adventure in her life. A trip to the ancient Hindu-Buddhist city of Taxila, is meant to be a getaway, but a silly prank leads to Ena being abducted by a demon. Transported to the ancient Mauryan empire of India, circa 250 B.C., Ena finds herself in the midst of a deadly political game between the Indian and Greek empires. A 6,821 word short story
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My pen is my passion and I write to educate, provoke thought, enthrall and amuse. I have been writing since the age of 17 when I got published in the largest selling daily of Pakistan. I have written over a wide range of topics including op-eds, book reviews, travelogues, socio-economic write-ups and economic policy critiques. I also teach part time in an MBA program which is my second favorite activity after writing. I hold a masters degree from US and I attended business school in Pakistan for my undergraduate degree. Before I discovered e-books I was an unpublished National Prize winning author of 3 books. I wrote them to find challenge in boring work. I am here as an author and as a reader. Peace be upon you!
Forsaken - An American Sasquatch Tale by Christine Conder Forsaken - An American Sasquatch Tale by Christine Conder May 23, 2012 $0.99 43257 words Sample 20%
A Sasquatch mother, still devastated by the disappearance of her daughter a year ago, is shocked when she gets word her girl may be alive. Not just alive, but human. Forsaken – An American Sasquatch Tale is a 43,000 word novella.
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Christine Conder currently lives in the second scariest part of Pennsylvania. She spent her childhood pulling up her knee socks and getting rulered* by nuns. Today she is at work on another American Sasquatch Tale. christineconder@hughes.net *verb- to punish; emphasize by repetition: "The teacher at Our Lady Without Mercy rulered away at the mischievous child."
Mark Willoughby and the Impostor-King of Lazaronia by Laraine Anne Barker Mark Willoughby and the Impostor-King of Lazaronia by Laraine Anne Barker May 23, 2012 $4.99 40245 words Sample 20%
Confronted by a woman who looks like both a witch and a ghost, Mark Willoughby learns he is “The One Marked by Willow”, destined to save a strange land called Lazaronia from a curse of childlessness. As if this and the idea of never seeing his family again aren’t enough, Mark also has to free the Goddess Lazaria, imprisoned on her ice-bound moon by the wizard who cast the infertility spell.
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Laraine Anne Barker has always enjoyed telling stories. As a child, when playing with dolls with her younger sisters became boring, she would make up stories featuring the dolls. She also remembers how she and her sisters wrote stories into exercise books and even illustrated them, using crayons to colour them because they found that rubbing on the crayon pictures gave them a shine similar to that of glossy colour pictures in magazines. Laraine submitted her first book (for adults) to a publisher at about the age of 21 and received a very kind rejection letter in which the editor suggested the story could be rewritten for young readers. She regrets she didn't keep the rejection and follow up on the advice. She didn't start writing fantasy for young children until 1986. After many rewritings the book started then became The Obsidian Quest.
The Year It Rained by Crescent Dragonwagon The Year It Rained by Crescent Dragonwagon May 23, 2012 $2.99 63757 words Sample 25%
Having survived three suicide attempts and treatment in a series of mental hospitals, seventeen-year-old Elizabeth continues to fight for happiness in a life filled with confusion and turbulence. "A beautiful and significant book about love." The New York Times.
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I write for kids. I write for cooks. I have 50 published books out. 11 of them won awards. I had an adventurous, feisty, interesting marriage for 23 largely happy years. My husband, Ned, went out bicycling one day, got hit by a car and died. I garden. I blog. I cook. I live in Vermont. Used to live in Arkansas. Before that, New York. These days I hang out a lot with my very old mother, Charlotte Zolotow, a famous children’s book writer. Also her cat, Tumbleweed. My late father, Maurice Zolotow, was Marilyn Monroe’s first biographer. Yes, it’s my real name. I think anxiety, procrastination and discomfort are powerful creative forces in disguise. I think that apparent obstacles are building materials. That writing practices and principles spill over, cornucopia-like: from writing to life. I teach writing. I teach people how to befriend uncertainty and fear through writing and thereby reclaim their creative powers of self-love and reinvention. And become better writers. I think we’re all part of the narrative life tells itself about itself. No wonder we all have something to say.
Beasts and Maidens by M.E. Timmons Beasts and Maidens by M.E. Timmons May 23, 2012 $1.99 63685 words Sample 10%
In a world in which all men are beasts until they fall in love, a young witch will do everything she can to break the curse.
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M.E. Timmons is a university student living in Nova Scotia who writes fiction in her spare time. Her favourite genres to write include fantasy, science fiction, and horror, and yet her stories always end up with a little bit of romance mixed in. Sometimes a lot. Eternity is her first completed book, and a sequel is in the works. For more information, see her facebook page.
Desiccant 016: Yes by Kevin R. Bridges Desiccant 016: Yes by Kevin R. Bridges May 23, 2012 $0.99 2605 words Sample 20%
Carter meets with the reporter, and has an enlightening conversation with the enemy, and gets some bad news. (11 pages)
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I live in the Pacific Northwest with my fiance, a small army of children, and a large army of awkward dogs. My favorite novels are Contact by Carl Sagan and the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. My favorite food is breakfast sausage, and, now that you think of it, yours is, too.
The Bridge by JMS Books LLC The Bridge by JMS Books LLC May 23, 2012 $2.99 5434 words Sample 20%
Remy Pepin is orphaned, poor, and bullied by his employer. His only source of hope is a superstition about a lit candle sitting by a window, which is said to attract luck. Day after day, Remy lights his candle and waits. One snowy evening, a boy appears at his doorstep, seeking shelter.
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Founded in 2010, JMS Books is owned and operated by author J.M. Snyder. While most of our titles are gay erotic romance, we also publish fantasy, young adult, poetry, and non-fiction. We are a small press that publishes in both electronic and print formats. Short stories and novellas are available in e-book format and compiled into single-author print anthologies. Novels are available in both print and e-book formats. Visit our website for our most up-to-date submission guidelines.
Hauntingly Familiar by Virginia Renaud Hauntingly Familiar by Virginia Renaud May 23, 2012 $6.99 118447 words Sample 20%
I was nine when we moved, leaving my friends behind. So when a little boy appeared in my back yard and asked me to be his friend, I jumped at the chance. But soon unexplainable things began to happen, and my family began to change. My parents said my new friend wasn't real and my sister called me possessed."Adults don't see me," he'd said, as though this explained it. Perhaps for him it did.
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Craft by Lynnie Purcell Craft by Lynnie Purcell May 22, 2012 $2.99 84944 words Sample 20%
Ellie knew better than to help a Cooper. It was not only because the Coopers and Bumbalows were in a blood feud. It was because Ellie’s sister would kill her for ignoring the one rule that kept Bumbalows safe: never help a Cooper - they’ll just stab you in the back. With that single act of kindness, however, Ellie embarks on an adventure that will change her forever.
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Lynnie Purcell was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina and now considers the coast home. Her hobbies include reading, listening to good music and exploring the world, when she isn't writing. She enjoys hanging out with her husband and going on long hikes with her dog.
Scruffy Unleashed: A Novella by Scott Reeves Scruffy Unleashed: A Novella by Scott Reeves May 22, 2012 $2.99 27017 words Sample 20%
When Scruffy the dog has a premonition that his master will die at work that day, he escapes the house to mount a valiant rescue attempt. Instead, he becomes embroiled in a bitter war between the city's strays, led by the vicious Rottweiler, Fang, and the dog pound, which is conducting secret military experiments on the strays.
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The Dragons Eye by Cameron Countryman The Dragons Eye by Cameron Countryman May 22, 2012 $0.99 25301 words Sample 15%
Cameron was just an above average kid at an above average school. Only his best friend and longtime crush, Cassandra, along with his friend Aaron, knew he was the mayor’s son. He was finally starting to show himself. But something else changed. It turned out that Cameron was a magician. And as he later found out, his 16 years old brother was actually a 1600 year old man sent to protect him.
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Cameron Countryman was born in The Woodlands, Texas. He was raised in Brenham and now resides in College Station. This is Cameron Countryman's first novel. As a long time fan of authors Rick Riordan and Colleen Houck, he developed a passion for the Fantasy genre. He took that passion and created The Dragon's Eye, a thrilling novel that teens will certainly enjoy. In his free time, Cameron loves computers , gaming and collecting ancient weapons.
Fif15teen by Nik Davies Fif15teen by Nik Davies May 22, 2012 $3.99 48375 words Sample 20%
Welcome to Fifteen, a world where every inhabitant is fifteen years old and dangerous. The laws of this strange world demand that boys and girls remain mortal enemies and these laws are upheld with cold-blooded determination.
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Nik Davies has been making up stories since the first day of kindergarten when the teacher asked why there was a turtle and two frogs in her lunchbox instead of an actual lunch. Since then, she has spent most of her available time dreaming up stories and writing them down. She lives alone in the Berkshires, unless you count her husband, children, and the ghosts of Fred and Bob, their dearly departed tree frogs. You can find Nik on Twitter and Facebook for regular updates.
Lyons' Girl by Amber Mosby Lyons' Girl by Amber Mosby May 22, 2012 $3.99 78587 words Sample 8%
Jade Finchley is a 17 year old girl with a dark stigma hanging over her head. An outcast in school and at home, she wanted nothing more than to escape the small town in which she lived. Maxwell Lyons was her way out. When she was called to the principal’s office that day she had no idea that the woman in the blue suit was about to change her life.
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Hey My name is Amber Mosby. I am an SFSU graduate. I am a photojournalist and a wanna be psychoanalyst. I write because it's the one thing I know I am good at. If you're reading this info about me, thank you for caring I really appreciate it. Email me at: amosby@sfsu.edu
Blue Third - Chasing Time by Brad Blake Blue Third - Chasing Time by Brad Blake May 22, 2012 $2.99 60898 words Sample 20%
Book 3 in the Blue Third adventure/sci-fi series. Caught in cosmic events, Citlalli and her friends cross the universe to save it, battle sea monsters, nasty slugs, tentacled monsters and more. Meanwhile, Doozies again attack Earth with only David, Maddy, new friend Mary and Lucy the Basset standing in their way. Series continues with Citlalli and the Dark (Aug.) and Seven of the Blue Third (Nov.)
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Born in San Francisco and growing up in the Bay Area, Brad spent many years working in Silicon Valley for technology companies and traveling extensively. His writing during this time included award nominated screenplays in the Venice Arts, Creative World Awards, Sacramento International and Charleston International Film Festival screenwriting competitions. Finally realizing a conservative Hollywood rarely makes good or original screenplays into movies, he took his writing and vision to the world of novels. The Blue Third series represents everything Brad enjoyed growing up and still enjoys today. Smart stories, action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, excitement, fun, grand and epic journeys like those he's always enjoyed by authors like Burroughs, Tolkien, Wells, Verne, Bradbury, Lovecraft, Pohl, Ellison, and so many more. The Blue Third saga is one complete story arc to be read in order (Destroyer, Cocoa War, Chasing Time, the Dark, and Seven of the Blue Third. They are also meant to be enjoyed by all ages from 8 to 88. As a writer I would love to hear from you anytime on any topic, especially these books.
Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper May 22, 2012 $3.99 88983 words Sample 20%
Maryah and Nathaniel have been soul mates for centuries. Their love runs too long and deep to ever die--unless it's erased. X-MEN meets MY NAME IS MEMORY in this young adult romance.
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Karen was born and bred in Baltimore, frolicked and froze in Colorado for a couple of years and is currently sunning and splashing around Florida with her two beloved dogs. She's addicted to coffee, chocolate, and complicated happily-ever-afters. She is a co-founder of the teen focused blog, YA Confidential, and a proud member of The Indelibles.
Blue Third - The Cocoa War by Brad Blake Blue Third - The Cocoa War by Brad Blake May 22, 2012 $2.99 57723 words Sample 20%
Book 2 in the Blue Third adventure/sci-fi series raises the stakes with non-stop intergalactic action for Citlalli and her fellow teens as Doozies make their move on Earth's cocoa. Colonizing Mars, kidnapping, a death arena, evil aliens, dramatic rescues and the battle for Mars and Earth. The series continues with Chasing Time, Citlalli and the Dark (August) and Seven of the Blue Third (November).
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Born in San Francisco and growing up in the Bay Area, Brad spent many years working in Silicon Valley for technology companies and traveling extensively. His writing during this time included award nominated screenplays in the Venice Arts, Creative World Awards, Sacramento International and Charleston International Film Festival screenwriting competitions. Finally realizing a conservative Hollywood rarely makes good or original screenplays into movies, he took his writing and vision to the world of novels. The Blue Third series represents everything Brad enjoyed growing up and still enjoys today. Smart stories, action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, excitement, fun, grand and epic journeys like those he's always enjoyed by authors like Burroughs, Tolkien, Wells, Verne, Bradbury, Lovecraft, Pohl, Ellison, and so many more. The Blue Third saga is one complete story arc to be read in order (Destroyer, Cocoa War, Chasing Time, the Dark, and Seven of the Blue Third. They are also meant to be enjoyed by all ages from 8 to 88. As a writer I would love to hear from you anytime on any topic, especially these books.
Canderlain's Prophecy by Heidi Field Canderlain's Prophecy by Heidi Field May 22, 2012 $2.00 95596 words Sample 20%
Sixteen year old Anna witnesses her mother's murder by her Equidrone father, Xynon. Xynon is poisoned and Anna's half-brother, Cain, vows to avenge his father's death and rule over all the Kindoms. A shocking prophecy and an ancient curse help Anna overthrow Cain. Victory is hers, but with it comes terrible sacrifice.
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Soldier Hill by Phil Rossi Soldier Hill by Phil Rossi May 22, 2012 $2.99 20429 words Sample 20%
Two High School Buddies Set Out To Honor A Fallen Soldier From The Vietnam War.
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From Ridgefield, NJ. Currently in Palisades Park NJ (minutes from the George Washington Bridge & NYC).
Fine Boys by Eghosa Imasuen Fine Boys by Eghosa Imasuen May 22, 2012 $6.99 104556 words Sample 20%
Warri, Nigeria, October 1992: Ewaen and his friends are freshmen at the university. But Nigerian campuses of the early '90s can be dangerous places. An incident of petty crime snowballs into tragedy....
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Eghosa Imasuen was born on 19 May 1976, and grew up in Warri. He has had his short fiction published in online magazines and has written articles for Farafina Magazine. His first novel, To Saint Patrick, an alternate history murder mystery about Nigeria's civil war, was published by Farafina Books in 2008 to critical acclaim. Fine Boys is his second novel and will be available in print in Nigeria in mid-2012. A polymath, Eghosa Imasuen is also a medical doctor; he graduated from the University of Benin in 1999. He lives in Benin City, Nigeria, with his wife and twin sons.
Hyena Moon (Volume 3 of the Moon Series) by Jeanette Battista Hyena Moon (Volume 3 of the Moon Series) by Jeanette Battista May 22, 2012 $2.99 86333 words Sample 20%
Miami is still in the hands of the wereleopard clan. But things aren't simple for Kess, especially now that she has Samara's son, Rafe, to deal with. While others see only a spy, Kess is determined to help the damaged young man abandoned by his mother. Rafe knows his mother isn't done with Miami or Kess. In the final bloody conflict between wereleopard and hyena, which side will he choose?
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Jeanette Battista graduated with an English degree with a concentration in medieval literature which explains her possibly unhealthy fixation on edged weapons and cathedral architecture. She spent a summer in England and Scotland studying the historical King Arthur, which did nothing to curb her obsession. To satisfy her adrenaline cravings—since sword fighting is not widely accepted in these modern times—she rode a motorcycle at ridiculously high speeds, got some tattoos, and took kickboxing and boxing classes. She gave up the bike when her daughter came along, although she still gets pummeled at the gym on a regular basis. When she’s not writing or working, Jeanette spends time with family, hikes, reads, makes decadent brownies, buys killer boots, and plays Pocket Frogs. She wishes there were more hours in the day so she could actually do more of these things. She lives with her daughter and their ancient, ill-tempered cat in North Carolina.
The Summoner by Randy Massey The Summoner by Randy Massey May 22, 2012 $0.99 85226 words Sample 20%
When Raven's family is taken captive by the hordes of the evil lord N'atax, her only desire is to rescue them before they reach the dreaded castle Axtalia. But, as she pursues them through the lands of Arth, aided by her friend Le-thon, she realizes that her true destiny could be far more than she had ever imagined.
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Randy Massey works in the construction industry, and is a Steel Detailer by trade. He lives in Michigan with Sharon, his wonderful wife, who has put up with him for over 35 years. Reading has always been a passion of his, following such favorites as: Tolkien, Lewis, Asimov, and, more recently, Riordan and Collins. Loving all types of literature, with Fantasy and Science Fiction being his favorites, writing followed easily behind. He hopes his works will be enjoyed by many in the years to come.
Little Girl Lost by Michael Angel Little Girl Lost by Michael Angel May 22, 2012 $1.49 15698 words Sample 10%
13-year old Amanda Love isn't having a normal childhood. Her parents and their entourage travel the spaceways on the galactic frontier, preaching for profit as part of Brother Love's Salvation Show. She wants to join the family tradition...but the journey from innocent little girl to veteran space evangelist is going to have more than a few bumps...
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Michael Angel’s worlds of contemporary fantasy range from the unicorn-ruled world of the Morning Land to the gritty underside of Los Angeles. Author of the bestselling Centaur of the Crime – where C.S. Lewis meets CSI – his books populate shelves in languages from Russian to Portuguese. He currently resides in Southern California. Alas, despite keeping a keen eye out for griffins, centaurs, or pegasi, none have yet put in an appearance on Hollywood Boulevard. Michael Angel’s welcome mat is out at his website, so feel free to visit: http://www.michaelangelwriter.com.
The Last Timemaker and the Stolen Sun by S.A. Damus The Last Timemaker and the Stolen Sun by S.A. Damus May 21, 2012 $2.99 58324 words Sample 20%
Fifty years ago a crime was committed in the magical world of Pridemia and the culprit has never been caught. The sun was stolen and now, with time's passing, only forty-five inhabitants remain. All seems lost and hopeless, but then a young boy, Thomas Wright, arrives from a strange land called Earth, and for the first time in half a century their numbers rise and things start to change.
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The Nantok of Adak Island by Russ King The Nantok of Adak Island by Russ King May 21, 2012 $2.99 90116 words Sample 20%
Jasen Karnes is the son of a naval officer whose family is stationed on an isolated US naval air station on Adak, Alaska, an Aleutian Island. On a hunting trip he encounters a race of tiny, intelligent primates who very much do not want to be discovered. When he is caught in a trap not intended for him Jasen’s life is put at the mercy of these small but very dangerous creatures.
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Like the main character of his book W. Russell (Rusty) King is the son of a Naval officer and lived on Adak, Alaska, from October 1978 to July of 1981. He graduated from Bob Reeve High School on Adak in 1981 and there really were only 21 people in his graduating class. He had an internship with the USFWS Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge through the high school, thanks to his counselor. Many events in the book are based on actual events. He lives in Elk Grove, CA with his wife and two teenage sons, who at the time of writing this book are exactly the same age as he and his younger brother were when his family moved to Adak. He is a licensed mechanical engineer. He teaches and writes technical training manuals on building science topics such as energy efficiency and HVAC design. His hobbies include boating, camping, fishing, hiking and bird watching. He was a licensed falconer for twelve years. He doesn’t think the Nantok are real, but he can’t remember for sure.
Las aventuras de Gato-gato * The Adventures of Gato-gato by Rolando Rangel Martin Las aventuras de Gato-gato * The Adventures of Gato-gato by Rolando Rangel Martin May 21, 2012 $0.99 25326 words Sample 20%
¡Conoce a Gato-gato, diplomático extraordinario! ¡Es un gato con un propósito y casi nada ni nadie lo detendrá! Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés, con temas para reflexionar. Meet Gato-gato, diplomat extraordinaire! He's a cat with a mission, and almost nothing can stop him! Bilingual novel in Spanish and English, with ideas to think about.
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Blue Third - Citlalli and the Destroyer by Brad Blake Blue Third - Citlalli and the Destroyer by Brad Blake May 21, 2012 $1.99 61529 words Sample 20%
Seven teenagers, one from the distant past, are thrust into an amazing journey with the fate of Earth and the galaxy at stake. Citlalli and the Destroyer is a book that remembers how much fun a grand adventure tale can be, and is the first part of an epic five book story that continues with The Cocoa War, Chasing Time, Citlalli and the Dark (coming soon), and Seven of the Blue Third (coming soon).
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Born in San Francisco and growing up in the Bay Area, Brad spent many years working in Silicon Valley for technology companies and traveling extensively. His writing during this time included award nominated screenplays in the Venice Arts, Creative World Awards, Sacramento International and Charleston International Film Festival screenwriting competitions. Finally realizing a conservative Hollywood rarely makes good or original screenplays into movies, he took his writing and vision to the world of novels. The Blue Third series represents everything Brad enjoyed growing up and still enjoys today. Smart stories, action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, excitement, fun, grand and epic journeys like those he's always enjoyed by authors like Burroughs, Tolkien, Wells, Verne, Bradbury, Lovecraft, Pohl, Ellison, and so many more. The Blue Third saga is one complete story arc to be read in order (Destroyer, Cocoa War, Chasing Time, the Dark, and Seven of the Blue Third. They are also meant to be enjoyed by all ages from 8 to 88. As a writer I would love to hear from you anytime on any topic, especially these books.
Life of the Party by Christine Anderson Life of the Party by Christine Anderson May 21, 2012 $3.99 188085 words Sample 20%
The moment Mackenzie Taylor first sees Grey Lewis on stage, the wide-eyed teenager falls instantly in love. Though warned by her best friend Riley to stay away, she can't resist Grey's charm and talent, or the undeniable chemistry they share. Just as tempting as Grey's body--the aspiring rock star's ample drug supply. Before long, Mackenzie's addiction is all she has left.
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I was born and raised in the rural farming community of Three Hills, Ab. I love to write, I always have a story on the go, either in my head, jotted in a notebook, or taking up precious space on my phone. In 2010 I self-published Life of the Party, and in 2011 it was named a finalist in both the Young Adult and First Novel categories of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. I've been thrilled with its success so far and am eager to get started again.
Cullen Arma, the Bully, and the Shaman's Coat by Patrice Paul Cullen Arma, the Bully, and the Shaman's Coat by Patrice Paul May 21, 2012 $4.99 54095 words Sample 15%
After slipping into a shaman’s mystical coat, Cullen Arma can now conjure animal skills when his emotions are in high gear. The problem is that he needs to quickly learn to control this new skill in order to thwart the dastardly plans of school cyberbully, Walker Hayes. The clock is ticking! Only with the help of his best friend and cousin do the students at his school stand a chance.
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Dr. Paul earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology and completed her clinical internship at the University of Chicago Hospitals. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in assessment and therapy, specializing in children and adolescents in both private and university-based hospital settings. Along with her clinical work, she has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as well as publishing and presenting research related to the fields of counseling and psychology. She decided to use this knowledge as a vehicle for writing personal-growth oriented fiction aimed at the middle-school and young adult population.
Operation: Montauk by Bryan Young Operation: Montauk by Bryan Young May 21, 2012 $3.99 53894 words Sample 10%
Operation: Montauk is a time-traveling science fiction novel patterned after the pulp-adventure stories of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Bryan Young works across many different mediums. As a film producer, his last two films (“This Divided State” and “Killer at Large”) were released by The Disinformation Company and were called “filmmaking gold” by The New York Times. He’s also published comic books with Slave Labor Graphics and Image Comics. He’s a contributor for the Huffington Post and the founder and editor in chief of the geek news and review site Big Shiny Robot!
Luminescence by JL Weil Luminescence by JL Weil May 21, 2012 $0.99 55606 words Sample 15%
Caught between a dream and reality, Brianna Rafferty finds herself in a unique love triangle between two guys that cast her into the most spellbinding journey of her existence. Her senior year is proving to be anything but ordinary.
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J.L. Weil is a scorpio born and raised in Illinois. She is the author of teen fantasy trilogy Luminescence. A life long avid reader of romance and fantasy, she loves to get swept away from reality. Whenever she isn't reading or writing she enjoys playing Call of Duty with her two boys, country line dancing, reality tv, vampire shows and shopping. Like most writers she has an addiction to coffee (Starbucks) and loves a great sense of humor.
Sal de mis sueños by Fernando Trujillo Sal de mis sueños by Fernando Trujillo May 21, 2012 $0.99 77620 words Sample 20%
Me volvía loco una compañera del instituto, tenía mis diferencias con mi padre y los estudios no eran precisamente mi prioridad. Un escenario bastante típico para un adolescente. Todo cambió de repente la noche en que conocí a dos niñas gemelas que cambiaron mi vida para siempre. Yo estaba desnudo, rodeado de gente en un museo. Aunque parezca mentira, todo empezó empezó en un sueño...
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Changed (Marked Duology Book 2) by Jennifer Snyder Changed (Marked Duology Book 2) by Jennifer Snyder May 21, 2012 $2.99 50188 words Sample 15%
Would you fight to the death to prove you are worthy to stand beside the one you loved? Eighteen-year-old Tessa Morganton’s life has flipped upside down. After learning Jace’s secret and discovering the man she’d thought all her life was her father isn’t, she must also cope with the reality of what she’s now become—a werewolf.
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Jennifer Snyder lives in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina with her husband and two children. She finds great joy in blank notebooks and a smooth writing pen.
The Time-Lord's train by Harry Toye The Time-Lord's train by Harry Toye May 21, 2012 $9.99 53620 words Sample 20%
Penetrating the mists of time and spiritual realms in an extra-terrestrial train, three teenagers discover a battle of biblical proportions between good and evil that threatens to destroy Earth. Close encounters of the spiritual kind with giant warriors and demons make them wish they had stayed on the platform at Connolly station in Dublin. Earth has only one chance to survive.
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Harry was born and reared in Derry N.Ireland. Married to Maureen they now reside in an idyllic spot by the sea on Ireland's east coast. Harry owns a small SME and coordinates a unique Christian ministry. More info on their website. Harry's debut book, the Train-Lord's train launched Mon. 21st May 2012.
Overtime: A Novella by Shana Norris Overtime: A Novella by Shana Norris May 21, 2012 $0.99 34608 words Sample 20%
Five months ago, the epic rivalry between the Trojans and Spartans ended in flames. Now the two schools exist in an uneasy ceasefire as a community event threatens to push them over the edge. Cassie Prince just wants to focus on her new relationship. But is happiness possible in a place where loyalties run deep?
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Shana Norris is the author of the young adult novels Something to Blog About and Troy High. She currently lives in eastern North Carolina with her husband, two dogs, and five cats.
Once Upon a Tour by D. Ogden Huff Once Upon a Tour by D. Ogden Huff May 20, 2012 $2.99 103980 words Sample 20%
Creepy castles, exotic sights, and flirty foreign men—it’s no wonder ALINA, a starry-eyed American Mormon girl, is in love for the third time in three weeks. When a guided tour of Eastern Europe repeatedly tests her moral strength, she must decide whether her love is real or only imagined. ONCE UPON A TOUR is an LDS (Mormon) Romance.
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D. Ogden Huff is a sun addict who moved to Arizona at the age of two. She's lived there ever since, except for a two year stint in Utah where she discovered that she gets cold just looking at pictures of snow. Thankfully, she lives in sunny Phoenix with the man of her dreams and a house full of kids, ranging in ages from elementary school to young adult. They are the funniest people she knows, and there is often choking at the dinner table because of the constant humor. Master of Emotion is her debut novel. Also look for Supreme Chancellor of Stupidity, Book 2 of the four book series
Return to Arèthane by Kelly Riad Return to Arèthane by Kelly Riad May 20, 2012 $3.99 101253 words Sample 10%
16-year old Emily has accepted her fate with each weakening beat of her heart, but after her best friend's brother and sister arrive in town and turn out to be more than what they appear, Emily's life is turned upside-down. When their friendship includes confronting wizards who harbor dark secrets and dancing with an elf prince, Emily discovers there are some things still worth living for.
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