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"Erotic Shorts" Steamy Shorty Stories Vol. 1 by Nicole Ashley May 24, 2012 $6.59 36503 words Sample 20%
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Although I have been writing for many years, it is only recently that I have tried my hand at writing erotica. As in real life, I try to keep an open mind when it comes to my writing. There are very few topics that I won't write about. In fact, I think the crazier the topic the better the story.
It's Not Nice to Point by Erin Rose May 24, 2012 $1.99 2967 words Sample 1%
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For those of you that do not know me, I am Erin Rose. My entire life, I have been very open to the experiences that life has had to offer and in full Erin fashion, I have played out many of my fantasies and other's fantasies in a number of ways. Slinging smut to the masses since I started playing on the internet in the super late 90s, mostly for free in the bloggers world. Moving on up in to the eBook world. I know a lot of authors self-publish their own work, and technically I am doing just that by not going through a traditional publishing company. However, I would rather write and not deal with social media, marketing, cover designs or formatting. My sole focus is writing.
One Hundred Absolutely Spiffing Jokes by Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly May 24, 2012 $0.99 19609 words Sample 20%
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Let me Tell you a Story - Second Volume by Cristian Butnariu May 24, 2012 $3.99 46016 words Sample 1%
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Simplified Stair Building by Greg Vanden Berge May 24, 2012 $14.99 14913 words Sample 15%
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If there's one thing I can say about myself, it's that I will never stop learning. I will never stop asking questions or looking for answers that make rational sense. I was born and raised in Southern California and was the product of a dysfunctional family. That might sound a little harsh, unless it's put into perspective. Most of us come from dysfunctional families, we just talk about the bad ones, to make ours look a little better. I probably wasn't much different than most children, growing up in the 1960’s. I had an older brother and a younger sister and we lived, in a single story home, next to a river bed. If I wasn't at school, playing at a playground or playing sports with my friends, I was either walking my dog or riding my bike, down the river bed. These truly were some of the most memorable times, of my childhood and I had a lot of fun. It wasn't long before I started to put some of the pieces, of the puzzle together and realized that some of the things, I was taught, weren't true. Then I realized that most of the adults I knew, didn't always know what they were talking about, either. Around the time I was 15 years old, I realized the world of maybes, possibly and I think. I would ask someone a question and they would respond with,” I think this is what happened or even I know for a fact, it could have happened, “ but that was about it. This is when I finally accepted the fact, that if someone doesn't know what they're talking about, they will provide us with a perception, of their version, of the possibility, of something that could have happened, but might not have. By the age of 20, I realized that some of the questions I was asking weren't ever going to be answered, rationally. If I wanted to find the truth, I would need to find it, for myself. Eventually, I went to work, building homes with my father and became a contractor, at the age of 25. I didn't know it at the time, but I was about to receive an education, on life, that you couldn't get, in school. I met some of the most fascinating characters, with some of the most fascinating stories and life’s lessons, you could imagine. I learned a lot from these people about life and hope I never forget them. You can also learn a lot, from people around you, simply by keeping your mouth closed and your ears and eyes open. It wasn't long before I was married and the father of three children. We did most of the things other families, in our community did and were involved in a wide variety of activities. The P.T.A., children's classrooms, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and eventually Boy Scouts. However, like all good things, it didn't seem to last and it wasn't long, before my first marriage was over and along with it, one of the biggest mistakes, I ever made. Within a few years after my divorce, I started to realize that there was more to life than working as a contractor. I no longer felt the urge to build or repair other people's homes and wanted to do more. I wanted to impact people's lives and make an extraordinary contribution to humanity. That's when I started building websites, making videos for Youtube and writing. I wanted to share my knowledge with everyone, including people who haven't even been born yet. I have currently written over 30 books and have become an international best-selling author. I'm remarried to a spectacular woman and still live in Southern California. My goal is to get people to start thinking about things they believe and do something about it. Just because someone tells you or creates an illusion that they're telling you the truth, doesn't mean, they really are. Think about it. Greg is also the best selling international author of more than 30 books.
And Then It Rained: Lessons for Life by Megan Morrison May 24, 2012 $3.99 76969 words Sample 20%
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Some may call me a writer, an author perhaps. Yet my memoir, "And Then it Rained: Lessons for Life," exists first and foremost because I am a dreamer. I graduated college with degrees in Business Administration/Marketing and Psychology, and work as a project director at a large technology organization. I enjoy my work, and love that it has allowed me to travel to many different parts of the country and overseas. Yet my ambitions reach well beyond my day job. My mission is about helping kids follow their dreams; "And Then It Rained: Lessons for Life" is about showing them how. I find inspiration in any circumstance, using good times as reinforcement, and bad times as a catalyst for new and more fulfilling opportunities. A famous quote states, "Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain." I've seen a lot of rain… and I've done a lot of dancing. Visit http://skybluemission.com/ to learn more.
Mickey's Masquerade Club: The Ninja and the Nerd by Joleena Rohse May 24, 2012 $0.99 4234 words Sample 20%
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I am a widow, the mother of three teenaged girls, a part-time teacher, and writer. With four women in our household, the hormones are flying. We go camping in the summer and I watch prep sports in the winter. I have always been a reader and a writer. I recently discovered the joys of both reading and writing erotica and erotic romances. I hope that my readers have as much fun reading my stories as I had writing them. Enjoy the journey into my world of erotica and erotic romance. While I am busy writing a full length erotic romance novel, I have completed and published short stories in The School of Hard Cocks series. Currently Books one, two, and three are published and Book Four is nearing completion. Each day brings me more riches and adventures and more stories to write...
Find Your Life by Nick Z Moran May 24, 2012 $14.99 12236 words Sample 20%
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Nick Z Moran Fascinated and annoyed by the fact that some people seemed to have success fall into their laps, while others (him being one at the time) work their fingers to the bone just too barely survive, Nick started his search for the elusive answer. During what he calls a trip stranger than fiction, which is still in full swing, there have been countless interesting, colourful and challenging experiences. Not the least of which was discovering the Voice. An encounter Nick has until now not shared publically. Nick now spends his time writing, working with those serious about finding their own success and happiness, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and trying to convince Lester, his four legged buddy, that he really is a dog and that cigarettes and whisky aren’t good for him.
Wings On My Words by Tosh McIntosh May 24, 2012 $0.99 28996 words Sample 20%
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Tosh McIntosh's Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology is analogous to the turn signal on a classic, 1960s automobile owned since new by the kind of inconsiderate driver we all love to hate. It's never been used. Following graduation from the University of Washington in Seattle, Tosh entered the Air Force with the intention of serving a four-year commitment as a pilot before deciding what he really wanted to do with the remainder of his professional life. One ride in a jet trainer consigned that plan to the scrap heap. Twenty years of flying jet fighters (including two combat tours) remain the highlight of his aviation career. Another twenty years as a commercial airline and corporate pilot and current enjoyment of sport aviation in light aircraft have embedded within him a passion for sharing with others his unique perspective of what it means to be an aviator. Pilot Error is his first novel in a planned series that will interweave a life-long fascination with writing and thousands of flight hours in pursuit of one goal: to create stories that entertain and put readers up close and personal within his world of the cockpit.
Ashley Pays Her Debt 2 by Nicole Ashley May 24, 2012 $0.99 4099 words Sample 20%
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Although I have been writing for many years, it is only recently that I have tried my hand at writing erotica. As in real life, I try to keep an open mind when it comes to my writing. There are very few topics that I won't write about. In fact, I think the crazier the topic the better the story.
He Who Waits by Susan Cronin May 24, 2012 $1.99 28056 words Sample 15%
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Susan Cronin lives with her husband and children in Louisiana.
Blackmailed by Her Father-In-Law (menage erotica) by Lindsey Purl May 24, 2012 $2.99 10138 words Sample 30%
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Personal trainer by day, writer of sexy stories by night.
Eagle Bear by Buddy Hannah May 24, 2012 $6.99 64970 words Sample 20%
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Simple Stair Stringer Layout by Greg Vanden Berge May 24, 2012 $3.99 3213 words Sample 15%
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If there's one thing I can say about myself, it's that I will never stop learning. I will never stop asking questions or looking for answers that make rational sense. I was born and raised in Southern California and was the product of a dysfunctional family. That might sound a little harsh, unless it's put into perspective. Most of us come from dysfunctional families, we just talk about the bad ones, to make ours look a little better. I probably wasn't much different than most children, growing up in the 1960’s. I had an older brother and a younger sister and we lived, in a single story home, next to a river bed. If I wasn't at school, playing at a playground or playing sports with my friends, I was either walking my dog or riding my bike, down the river bed. These truly were some of the most memorable times, of my childhood and I had a lot of fun. It wasn't long before I started to put some of the pieces, of the puzzle together and realized that some of the things, I was taught, weren't true. Then I realized that most of the adults I knew, didn't always know what they were talking about, either. Around the time I was 15 years old, I realized the world of maybes, possibly and I think. I would ask someone a question and they would respond with,” I think this is what happened or even I know for a fact, it could have happened, “ but that was about it. This is when I finally accepted the fact, that if someone doesn't know what they're talking about, they will provide us with a perception, of their version, of the possibility, of something that could have happened, but might not have. By the age of 20, I realized that some of the questions I was asking weren't ever going to be answered, rationally. If I wanted to find the truth, I would need to find it, for myself. Eventually, I went to work, building homes with my father and became a contractor, at the age of 25. I didn't know it at the time, but I was about to receive an education, on life, that you couldn't get, in school. I met some of the most fascinating characters, with some of the most fascinating stories and life’s lessons, you could imagine. I learned a lot from these people about life and hope I never forget them. You can also learn a lot, from people around you, simply by keeping your mouth closed and your ears and eyes open. It wasn't long before I was married and the father of three children. We did most of the things other families, in our community did and were involved in a wide variety of activities. The P.T.A., children's classrooms, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and eventually Boy Scouts. However, like all good things, it didn't seem to last and it wasn't long, before my first marriage was over and along with it, one of the biggest mistakes, I ever made. Within a few years after my divorce, I started to realize that there was more to life than working as a contractor. I no longer felt the urge to build or repair other people's homes and wanted to do more. I wanted to impact people's lives and make an extraordinary contribution to humanity. That's when I started building websites, making videos for Youtube and writing. I wanted to share my knowledge with everyone, including people who haven't even been born yet. I have currently written over 30 books and have become an international best-selling author. I'm remarried to a spectacular woman and still live in Southern California. My goal is to get people to start thinking about things they believe and do something about it. Just because someone tells you or creates an illusion that they're telling you the truth, doesn't mean, they really are. Think about it. Greg is also the best selling international author of more than 30 books.
Jim Carrey Famous Profiles by Julien Coallier May 24, 2012 $4.99 864 words Sample 14%
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I AM The Law by Jim Chapman May 24, 2012 $2.99 89160 words Sample 20%
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Jim Chapman is a noted Canadian broadcaster, journalist and author. His acclaimed books range from spiritual reflections to dramatic fiction.
Making a Man a Maid by Bea May 24, 2012 $6.99 77298 words Sample 15%
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I use the name Bea - not for any reason particularly. Maybe because it's short and difficult to mis-spell? I've been writing stories about male servitude and humiliation for quite a few years now and, being prolific, wrote a great deal. I was published on MagsInc - a publisher of Transvestite and Transgendered works. All of the books I had published by them were in excess of 20,000 words - some over 30,000. To meet the publisher request, I wrote under a few names other than Bea. Stella Satin. Tiffany Mellis. Maureen Glasgow. As I intend to submit many of those stories to smashwords, I have every intention to reverting to the name "Bea".. This is all new to me, and I shall probably change it - but I want it understood that my stories relate to heterosexual males, who discover - or HAVE discovered - that they have a tendency to accept female domination. There is a little female homosexuality in my stories - but damn litle of the male type.
Paradigms of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Robert Cottone May 24, 2012 $19.99 68104 words Sample 20%
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Robert Rocco Cottone was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1952. He was raised in the post World War II Italian-American culture in the suburbs of St. Louis and had a story-book boyhood right from the pages of Mark Twain. He would ride his bike for hours to watch the barges at the Alton lock and dam, and he was enthralled with the power of the mighty Mississippi. He attended Catholic grade school and later switched to public schools in the St. Louis suburbs. During the Viet Nam War he remained stateside and was a medic in the Air Force. He later attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned a degree in psychology. He continued his studies earning a master’s degree in counseling at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He earned a Ph.D. degree at St. Louis University in 1980. He is currently a licensed psychologist and a Professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has authored over 90 professional and scientific articles and several books, including: Theories and Paradigms of Counseling and Psychotherapy (1992, Allyn & Bacon); Counseling Ethics and Decision Making, Third Edition, with Vilia Tarvydas (2007, Merril/Prentice Hall); and Toward a Positive Psychology of Religion: Belief Science in the Postmodern Era (2011, John Hunt Publishing). In 2007 he founded the Church of Belief Science, a church completely established on postmodern philosophy, where relationships are crucial to all understanding and experience. He has published two books at Smashwords.com: High Romance: A Book of Poetry, and The Church of Belief Science: A Complete Guide to Philosophy and Practice.
Ashley Pays Her Debt by Nicole Ashley May 24, 2012 $0.99 5391 words Sample 20%
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Although I have been writing for many years, it is only recently that I have tried my hand at writing erotica. As in real life, I try to keep an open mind when it comes to my writing. There are very few topics that I won't write about. In fact, I think the crazier the topic the better the story.
A Wheel in the Garden by Cristina-Monica Moldoveanu May 24, 2012 Free! 11782 words Sample 10%
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Others, Just Like Me by Kelly Bergman May 24, 2012 $3.99 624 words Sample 20%
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Last Call Volume 1 (Bundle) by Moira Rogers May 24, 2012 $2.99 42163 words Sample 20%
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How do you make a Moira Rogers? Take a former forensic science and nursing student obsessed with paranormal romance and add a computer programmer with a passion for gritty urban fantasy. Toss in a dash of whimsy and a lot of caffeine, and enjoy with a side of chocolate by the light of the full moon. By day, Bree and Donna are mild-mannered ladies who reside in the Deep South. At night, when their husbands and children are asleep, they combine forces to unleash the product of their fevered imaginations upon the page. To learn more about this romance writing, crime fighting duo, visit their webpage at http://www.moirarogers.com. (Disclaimer: crime fighting abilities may appear only in the aforementioned fevered imaginations.)
The Girl on the Train by Isa Belle May 24, 2012 $0.99 6562 words Sample 40%
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High Grade: A Novel by D Lincoln Jones May 24, 2012 $3.99 85779 words Sample 15%
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David Lincoln Jones came into the world carrying the genes of a storyteller in his blood. He was born into a family of raconteurs—his parents, aunts, and uncles were all consummate masters of the art of storytelling. Weaving a story himself came naturally, although he’d never considered writing a book until a few years ago. Born in Missouri, his professional career has embraced work with two Fortune 500 companies. Later branching out as an independent entrepreneur and owning two businesses, he continued his interest in local history as well as his own family history and genealogy. Retiring from the world of business, the author has maintained an active life that includes work for athletic events at the University of Arizona. Work continues, too, on writing a sequel to this book, following the historic adventures of the Jones family. He and his wife Barbara live in Tucson, Arizona, while the seven children from their blended marriage remain a continued presence in their lives although scattered across the country, from Boston to San Francisco.
Wild Salvation by Gary Pages May 24, 2012 $4.95 100280 words Sample 50%
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Gary spent his childhood running barefoot through the woods of Virginia, and despite being born in New York (Long Island), the dogwoods, maples, and oak trees, which populated the forests of Lynchburg, represent the “roots of his life” and in his heart, it is home. Like a lot of boys who grew-up in a semi-rural area back in the 60’s and early 70’s, Gary’s formative years were filled with animals, sports, motorcycles and causing trouble, with the latter to diminish with maturity. At 15 his family moved to California, but the unfamiliar, and less than convenient geography, made it difficult for him to indulge in his usual pastimes. In adapting to the west-coast life style, he was forced to pursue other activities; things like in-line skating, snow skiing and “partying”, with the latter to diminish with maturity. At 29 Gary found himself longing for “virgin forest”, and, the changing of the seasons, so he packed up his possessions, which of course included his yearling wolf-dog (Cheylo), and headed north to Oregon. For the next 17 years, Gary and his would-be wolves explored all The Great Pacific Northwest had to offer, indulging in such pursuits as mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and inventing (He has 2 U.S. Patents). Most recently Gary is living back in California, but once again he finds himself yearning for the woods, and the seasonal changes that are part of life in the northern latitudes.
Pasta Noir: 40 Postmodern Pasta Recipes From Joyce to Hemingway, Freud to George Bush by Alberto Giuseppe May 24, 2012 $3.48 32415 words Sample 15%
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Alberto Giuseppe manages one website meant to dissuade others from food, literature and the like, called Reading The Flavor. Along those lines, he is also co-author with Susan Cook of the shortly forthcoming 'Pasta Noir: 45 Post-Modern Recipes from Hemingway to Dan Brown (Read The Flavor 2)', meant to ruin anyone's appetite for pasta in general. Along with Andy Gebby, he manages another, different sort of website, 151 Rafts, based on the illustrated (by bb) chapter book series of the same name. His novel 'The Berlusconi in Mario's Brain' will be on sale sometime this spring.
Skin Deep: Prescott Twins, Book 2 by Jasmine Haynes May 24, 2012 $2.99 46738 words Sample 15%
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Jasmine Haynes, Rita Finalist for "Somebody’s Lover", plus two-time Holt Medallion and National Readers Choice Award winner, is the author of over 30 classy, erotic romance tales. Look for more in the West Coast series coming soon. Of course, she’s also the author of the award-winning Max Starr psychic mystery series. And don’t miss her writing as Jennifer Skully, KOD Daphne award-winning author, bringing you poignant tales peopled with hilarious characters that will make you laugh and make you cry.
The Battle for Bougainville part 6 by David Rogers May 24, 2012 $1.00 29 words Sample 20%
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I am a writer/comic book artist/graphic design. I am a six year U. S Navy Veteran and I get along with everyone.
Le Condor by José Hodar May 24, 2012 $4.99 221601 words Sample 15%
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Brea's Tale and Other Stories by Karen Pullen May 24, 2012 $2.99 15474 words Sample 25%
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Traffic Jam by Melissa Groeling May 24, 2012 $2.99 65152 words Sample 20%
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My New Year's Eve Super Fuck! by Reata Brand May 24, 2012 $2.99 3873 words Sample 20%
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Reata Brand is a prolific writer of erotic fiction. An internationalist by temperament, Reata has sold works in both the United States AND United Kingdom. Reata's catalog includes many stories from many different genres including historical post-apocalyptic leprechaun sex, a known rarity among "it's finger--licking' good" porn writers. "The Shakespeare of smut!" - Michael Dickinson, internationally renown artist, political activist, and author.
The Toga Party - Part Three: The Last Night of Sin... by Daniella Donati May 24, 2012 $0.99 3522 words Sample 35%
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Erotica authoress from England, with the emphasis on erotic....
Biohazard (A Mystery Novella) by Amy Saunders May 24, 2012 $2.99 30206 words Sample 20%
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Hello! And thanks for checking out my books! I've written two mystery novels so far. My first, Dead Locked, is about Imogen Bell who works for a team of underwater archaeologists and ends up embroiled in a deadly treasure hunt. My second mystery, The Jester's Apprentice, is about Philippa, a woman caught between her new husband Edric and his smoky past - and hers. I've always loved mysteries, even in elementary school. My mother raised me on TV show reruns like Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and Magnum, P.I, and later I picked up her Agatha Christie addiction. However, sometimes I just want a hot (but intelligent) guy and a strong woman bantering for pages. Or a gripping action sequence. Or some fun sci-fi/fantasy elements. And sometimes I want it all in the same book. So with mystery as the backbone of my stories, I blend in romance, action, adventure, and soon sci-fi to keep it fresh and exciting. Why should you take a chance on my books? Well, I write what I'm passionate about, and I'm passionate about people and mysteries. I make my characters passionate too: about each other, about what they're hunting, fixing, or piecing together. Above all, I want my readers to have fun, and leave happy! Enjoy! Amy
What Fills the Heart by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy May 24, 2012 $2.99 33644 words Sample 20%
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The Overnighter's Secrets by Astraea Press May 24, 2012 $2.99 114981 words Sample 20%
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Astraea was formed in 2010 when two friends saw the need for a non-erotic e-publisher that offers wholesome reads but still maintains the quality of mainstream romance. The first titles for Astraea were launched in February 2011. With over six years experience in the publishing industry and avid readers, owners Stephanie and Jane look forward to working with their authors, having fun, and bringing you the best books available.
Invitation to a Stranger by Margaret Pearce May 24, 2012 $2.99 36779 words Sample 20%
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Beginner’s Guide to Information Marketing: Your First Audio Product by Marcia Yudkin May 24, 2012 $2.99 8717 words Sample 15%
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Creative marketing expert Marcia Yudkin has an unparalleled ability to find the right words for a message, an unusual angle to get folks to pay attention, and the promotional strategy that pays off handsomely for her clients. Her 16 books include 6 Steps to Free Publicity, Persuading on Paper, Web Site Marketing Makeover, Meatier Marketing Copy and Freelance Writing for Magazines & Newspapers, a Book of the Month Club selection. Marcia’s articles have appeared in hundreds of magazines, including the New York Times Magazine, TWA Ambassador, USAir Magazine and Business 2.0. For eight years running, she served as an official site reviewer for the Webby Awards and has helped judge the Inc. Magazine Small Business Web Awards. She has been featured in Success Magazine, Entrepreneur, Home Office Computing, Working Woman, Women in Business, dozens of newspapers throughout the world and four times in the Sunday Boston Globe, as well as on National Public Radio. Her clients range from grizzled entrepreneurs to nervous newly self-employed professionals, from software publishers and ecommerce startups to media companies, associations and independent educational programs. Marcia Yudkin holds three Ivy League degrees, including a Ph.D. in the humanities.
L'épervier by José Hodar May 24, 2012 $4.99 187022 words Sample 15%
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Traitor (Creepy Hollow, #3) by Rachel Morgan May 24, 2012 $0.99 15445 words Sample 30%
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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.
The Week at Mon Repose by Margaret Pearce May 24, 2012 $2.99 29318 words Sample 20%
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Boiler Room by Jay M Horne May 24, 2012 $0.99 3225 words Sample 20%
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Jay Horne sprouted up among the roots of a literary family tree. His grandparents on his mother's side, were both English teachers in a rural community, and traveled to every country on the globe. His mother and sister are exquisite artists, and his uncle a published poet. His aunt was retiring from her life-long work as a school principal just as Jay's writing career really started to blossom. What started as an outsource for Jay's extremely soft-spoken personality, writing became a love of his when he happened upon a handful of short stories he had written as a child. Those stories were published in two volumes, as-is called published youth, in 2009. Since the time of his first book, Life's a Joke!, which he is now admittedly embarrassed to claim at times as his own, he has successfully published over 30 works of literary art, some in more than 3 languages. His most notable being, Hubudi, a romantic fantasy that returns a couple of conflicting beliefs to pangea through the raising of the tower of babel and the union of their forbidden loves. He helps authors find their way to the public spotlight through his website http://www.bookflurry.com and has published for more than 40 authors all over the world.
The Chloe Boston Mysteries Volume 4 (Books 11 - 13) by Melanie Jackson May 24, 2012 $5.99 99758 words Sample 20%
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Melanie Jackson is the author of twenty-three novels. She lives in the Gold Country with her husband, a dog, and a cat.
The Trouble with Charlie by Catherine Bennett May 24, 2012 $2.99 59283 words Sample 20%
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Learn Japanese through Dialogues: at the Restaurant by Clay Boutwell May 24, 2012 $4.99 5607 words Sample 30%
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In the late 1990s, Clay Boutwell moved from sunny Florida to Japan. He soon experienced the coldest--and snowiest--winter Fukui Prefecture had known in decades. Despite the cold, he soon warmed up to the Japanese culture and language. Within a week of moving there, he met his future wife,Yumi. Together, they have created many ebooks, audio products, and software for learning Japanese. In 1999, Clay started TheJapanesePage.com partly to help him prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It soon grew to become one of the most popular websites for learners of Japanese. It boasts of thousands of pages of lessons, videos, audio podcasts, and a thriving forum for learners of all levels to ask questions. Shortly before moving back to the States, Clay and Yumi created what would become Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese--a booklet for learning the Hiragana syllabary. From that start, they began creating and importing hard-to-find books and materials for learning Japanese and selling them on their website. Their online bookstore is http://www.TheJapanShop.com. They also maintain the free Japanese language learning site, http://www.TheJapanesePage.com. Currently, Clay and Yumi reside in Florida with their two children and two dogs.
Vala: Heritage by JF Jenkins May 24, 2012 $2.99 70588 words Sample 20%
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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.
Gateway: The Shula Intervention by Kenneth Teicher May 24, 2012 $4.99 112262 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.
Guide de conversation anglais pour debutants by My Ebook Publishing House May 24, 2012 $0.99 25396 words Sample 20%
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My Ebook Publishing House was founded as part of a large project, developed to bring you quality education materials. The publishing policy is guided by professionalism and follows the educational needs of our youth. The prestige that the publishing house has reached for the last years is emphasised by the large number of people that purchase its books as well as by the constant interest for libraries and educational institutions. We invite you to join us in the wonderful world of books!
The Children Of The Amulet - Volume 3 - Hope and Victory by L. M. Quinpool May 24, 2012 $10.00 46200 words Sample 20%
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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 Money Star by Jon Lymon May 24, 2012 $0.99 93254 words Sample 15%
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Jon Lymon hails from the much maligned hotspot of literary creativity, historic interest and occasional disorder that is Croydon, south London. Older than he feels, but perhaps a little younger than his silver streaked gelled hair and grey speckled beard make him look, Lymon has been a professional copywriter for fifteen years, and an amateur writer for a little bit longer.