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Boob Tube by Mark Coker Boob Tube by Mark Coker March 07, 2008 $2.99 86824 words Sample 20%
Actress Gina Martin lands a role on a top daytime television soap opera, and days later her predecessor is found dead in the Hollywood hills. Will Gina be next? Boob Tube offers readers a fast-paced read filled with intrigue and humor, and a surprise ending that will leave you breathless. Co-written by Lesleyann Coker, a former reporter for Soap Opera Weekly Magazine.
Leading The Way by Tim Blair Leading The Way by Tim Blair March 07, 2008 You set the price! 13818 words Sample 50%
A simple look at leadership using a template given over 2000 years ago. This book, while not religious in nature, delves into the "Way, Truth and Life" of leadership in today's world with practical examples and truth along the way.
World Voyagers by Philip Shelton World Voyagers by Philip Shelton March 09, 2008 $9.99 77893 words Sample 10%
Indie and IPPY Award Winner 2008! The e-book version of “World Voyagers” brings all of the adventures of Phil, Amy and Stew to small hand-held devices. Embark on a hunt for crocodiles, while waiting for the dentist. Frolic naked in a Polynesian ceremonial mare, while waiting in line at the post office. Read, eat and weep as you learn about love, loss and goats head soup.
Shadowland by Mrinal Bose Shadowland by Mrinal Bose March 12, 2008 $1.99 66437 words Sample 50%
Shadowland is the story of a doctor who seeks survival, sanity and justice after he is stripped of his right to a small piece of land in Kolkata suburb. Set against the backdrop of a degenerate Marxist regime in Bengal in the nineties, it's a compelling narrative of the doctor’s long battle with the powers-that-be, and a masterly portrait of contemporary India.
THE LONG DARK TUNNEL by THE LONG DARK TUNNEL by DHJohnson45 April 22, 2008 Free! 26057 words Sample 50%
This screenplay is an homage to Hitchcock in the style of some of his greatest films, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, SABOTEUR, VERTIGO. Set in the Los Angeles of 1939, an aspiring young British actor (who's in danger of being deported) comes to the rescue of a lovely damsel in distress from New York, whose life is in danger because of something she inadvertenly saw during a train trip.
IN OLD MONTEREY by IN OLD MONTEREY by DHJohnson45 April 22, 2008 Free! 25090 words Sample 50%
This screenplay, a Western Romance set in the Monterey, California, of 1912, is done in the style of Nicholas Sparks' THE NOTEBOOK. An author, who competes with Zane Grey for the Western market, is suffering from writers' block and goes west in search of inspiration. There, through a mysterious older woman, he learns the surprising secret of his origins.
The Fight on the Albert/Dean by The Fight on the Albert/Dean by screenwriter May 06, 2008 $1.49 6981 words Sample 10%
Based on a true story, this is the incredible telling of an event that took place in the treacherous waters off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The men who fish these seas frequently get a good look at death. When they do, they quite often get a good look at themselves as well. This story will take you into the heart of a struggle as old as man himself.
Dig Me Now! by Satya Pamarty Dig Me Now! by Satya Pamarty May 06, 2008 $1.50 1218 words Sample 15%
This book is the first in the series of many. This short book contains the oneliners that show my ideas on the topic of "Life". I have been authoring maxims for the past several years now and have a collection of over 2500. If you are looking for thoughts that are relaxing, fun and refreshingly new, this short book is for you. Have fun! More to come!
Safari Guide by Safari Guide by brianblum May 08, 2008 $4.00 8727 words Sample 60%
This is a great guide if you're going to Africa on safari. We're going to Tanzania this summer.
Best of Dr. Clue by Best of Dr. Clue by brianblum May 11, 2008 You set the price! 37384 words Sample 60%
This book presents the Best of Dr. Clue, the leading team building treasure hunt provider in the U.S.
Good Morning, Friend Moon by Aaron Walker Good Morning, Friend Moon by Aaron Walker May 11, 2008 $3.99 477 words Sample 60%
The Sun rises one morning to see a surprising sight, his good friend Moon is almost falling asleep in the morning sky! A light-hearted and whimsical story of friendship for story time with young or early readers. One of the first of its kind illustrated children's e-books for e-reading devices.
Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications @ Work by Jim Clemmer Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications @ Work by Jim Clemmer May 14, 2008 $9.99 51989 words Sample 25%
Jim Clemmer has used the Moose-on-the-Table metaphor for years to help executives, managers and staff, identify internal and external challenges that everyone seems to know, but few dare to discuss openly at meetings. In this “edutaining” business fable, Jim provides realistic scenarios and solutions, showing how individuals and organizations can address the big issues that undermine success.
An Unlikely Hero by An Unlikely Hero by Duodora May 18, 2008 You set the price! 8356 words Sample 60%
All Milton wanted to do was play pinochle. He was, after all, the best. Milton thought his life was complete, but that was before two aliens popped in to destroy his ego, a talking squirrel taught him the way of the universe, and a Malfrian swept him off to another planet--to a destiny even greater than pinochle. A short story.
An Article on Financial Planning and Human Psyche by An Article on Financial Planning and Human Psyche by anandaraman May 19, 2008 You set the price! 978 words Sample 20%
Many a thoughts arise in one’s mind relating to money. We always do certain things in our life only to repent later. More so in financial matters. There is a close link between the human psychology and financial decision making.
Soulmates, Magic Lists, and Other Crap by Cara Ellison Soulmates, Magic Lists, and Other Crap by Cara Ellison May 30, 2008 $0.99 1837 words Sample 5%
An essay exploring the concept of "Magic Lists" as popularized by Oprah Winfrey.
God's Country by Cara Ellison God's Country by Cara Ellison May 30, 2008 $6.99 83828 words Sample 5%
When an experimental aircraft crashes into an anti-government militia compound in Texas, the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team is activated. Julia, the team's first female agent, is shocked to find Jon Fielding on scene. In order to stop the militia's catastrophic plans, Julia must put her life and the lives of her team in the hands of the man who once betrayed her.
Bobby's Trace by Edward C. Patterson Bobby's Trace by Edward C. Patterson May 30, 2008 $0.99 34837 words Sample 10%
Perry Chaplin is in mourning for his life partner, Bobby - a time of stress, notwithstanding. He gets an unsought lesson in life-after-death that turns his bereavement into a horrific adventure. Come peek through Perry Chaplin's mysterious window. What lies beneath the surface of life and death? What comes in Bobby's wake; in Bobby's trace? Perry Chalin knows. Will you?
Cutting the Cheese by Edward C. Patterson Cutting the Cheese by Edward C. Patterson May 30, 2008 $0.99 36093 words Sample 10%
Luke Oliver has just come out of the closet and confronts a brave new world - a meeting of the Gay and Lesbian Activist Association of New Birch and Sipsboro (GLAABS) - your run of the mill, gay political caucus. Run of the Mill? . . . my @$$. Stepping across the threshold of the Otterson estate exposes Luke to horny and hilarious shenanigans that give the Boys in the Band a run for its money.
No Irish Need Apply by Edward C. Patterson No Irish Need Apply by Edward C. Patterson May 30, 2008 $0.99 34096 words Sample 10%
Kevin Borden has a secret, and that secret is about to shake the world around him - a tame and suburban world ruled by his widow mother, Sarah and peppered by his study-mate, Louis. Teenagers sometimes do the darndest things, but in Kevin and Louis' case, it's a stroke of wisdom wrapped in fool's gold.
The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out by Edward C. Patterson The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out by Edward C. Patterson May 30, 2008 $0.99 21419 words Sample 10%
A collection of seven poetry books (180 poems), The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out, tracks a gay man's sensitivities to the strange world encountered both in and out of the real and poetic closet. Sensitive and bold, and sometimes shocking and, in all cases, lyrical, this is a journey from shy emergence to bold self-confidence.
Come, Wewoka & Diary of Medicine Flower by Edward C. Patterson Come, Wewoka & Diary of Medicine Flower by Edward C. Patterson May 30, 2008 $0.99 11161 words Sample 10%
The Trail of Tears left a deep mark on the Cherokee nation, a mark that still ripples through the descendants of that culture. It should also leave an indelible mark on the current conscience. Come, Wewoka - Poems on the Trail of Tears is a collection of heartfelt reflections on Cherokee culture during those days and after. Diary of Medicine Flower - Cherokee Aphorisms re modern Cherokee thoughts
A Month of Girls by A Month of Girls by JohnSkaife May 31, 2008 $2.99 8583 words Sample 20%
A phantasmagoria! Who knows what to expect? And you, you don't even know what you want! Well, let me tell you here now - THIS is what you need. Forty years in the making and three months in the composition - it's more girls than promised! (40 by my reckoning.)
Sunset by Steven Katz Sunset by Steven Katz June 08, 2008 $0.99 31960 words Sample 10%
They were right. Global warming melted the ice caps and the world united... and survived. Now, a generation later, can that unity sustain itself for Earth's next challenge, or is this the beginning of humanity's final chapter?
Man From the Moon by Richard F. West Man From the Moon by Richard F. West June 26, 2008 $3.00 63630 words Sample 50%
The crash landing of a suspected UFO near a small isolated town in Montana threatens the sanity and the religious faith of the people of the community as they struggle to understand the impact this incident will have on their lives.
Surviving an American Gulag by Edward C. Patterson Surviving an American Gulag by Edward C. Patterson June 28, 2008 $2.99 69329 words Sample 15%
Private Winslow Gibbs has been drafted in 1967 at the height of the Vietnam war. He is out of shape, two-hundred and seventy pounds and a bundle of nerves. He also has issues of a different nature, but in these days before the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, these are dealt with according to the book. Welcome to the Special Training Unit where the misfits are driven in the American Gulag.
Of the People by Richard F. West Of the People by Richard F. West July 05, 2008 $3.00 106976 words Sample 50%
An ordinary American is unexpectedly caught up in a plot that threatens his life and his country.
The Journey by Richard F. West The Journey by Richard F. West July 18, 2008 $3.00 61958 words Sample 50%
A man confronts the dark corners of his mind when tragedy robs him of his only reason to live.
Other Side of Bottomrock by Richard F. West Other Side of Bottomrock by Richard F. West July 26, 2008 $3.00 73450 words Sample 50%
Charlie Dawson had no trouble getting into town. Getting out was going to be a lot more difficult.
Everything Nice by Richard F. West Everything Nice by Richard F. West Aug. 07, 2008 $3.00 76330 words Sample 50%
Murdered women are found nude in Central Park. Each of them wears a unique cross pendant supplied by the killer
Wrong Number by Wrong Number by suspense Aug. 16, 2008 You set the price! 1986 words Sample 60%
A single woman one day picks up the phone. The man on the other end asks for someone who doesn't live there. It is a wrong number. The man proceeds to call back several times and through these phone calls, they establish a repore. They attempt to meet but always miss each others calls. So one day the man makes a bold move...
Warrior by Richard F. West Warrior by Richard F. West Aug. 16, 2008 $3.00 82591 words Sample 50%
Private Investigator Frank Carson, a retired New York City cop, offers to help a woman in trouble, and gets drawn into a plot of intrigue which jeopardizes the lives of his friends, his family and thousands of people half a world away.
Knight Gambit by Richard F. West Knight Gambit by Richard F. West Aug. 23, 2008 $3.00 100860 words Sample 50%
Neil Elliston escapes from the C.I.A.’s “Home” on a quest for revenge. The C.I.A., the FBI, local law enforcement and others intend to stop him. There are some who want him dead.
Princess Electra by Dory Lee Maske Princess Electra by Dory Lee Maske Sep. 01, 2008 $2.00 63885 words Sample 50%
Princess Electra lives in a swamp with Serafina, a sorceress she believes is her mother. She is happy with her life in the swamp until a stranger appears claiming to be both a prince and her brother. Suddenly, her world is turned upside down. Electra is forced to make her way through warring kingdoms to find her true home. Will she have the skills she needs to avoid capture?
Searching For Eldorado by E. P. Ned Burke Searching For Eldorado by E. P. Ned Burke Sep. 18, 2008 $1.99 74864 words Sample 30%
Searching For Eldorado is like mixing "Catcher in The Rye" with "American Graffiti." It is a fictional memoir centered around Jerry Killian,a mixed-up, seventeen-year-old Pennsylvania prep student in 1959 whose self-image is low but his testosterone level is confusingly high. Thus, his quest to understand both results in many comical and bittersweet moments as he strives to reach manhood.
A Mixed Bag by Richard F. West A Mixed Bag by Richard F. West Sep. 20, 2008 $3.00 83664 words Sample 15%
A provocative variety of 24 stories - some cute, some comical, some murderous and some filled with mayhem.
Turning Idolater by Edward C. Patterson Turning Idolater by Edward C. Patterson Sep. 20, 2008 $2.99 89014 words Sample 20%
Philip Flaxen, who strips past his jockstrap on the Internet for manluv.com, acquires a rare gift — a book that transforms his life. With it, he sparks with a famous author, whittles away at a new craft, swims with an odd circle of new acquaintances and is swept up in mayhem. Philip leaves the world of The Porn Nazi and enters the realm of crisp possibilities.
THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by DHJohnson45 Sep. 23, 2008 Free! 25735 words Sample 100%
At Christmas, Stacy is visited by the ghost of her grandfather, who was killed in a car crash the year before. He needs her help in finding heavenly rest by New Year's Eve. His salvation is in a "Christmas closet" he created somewhere and Stacy must find it before it's too late.
Middle of Nowhere by Steve Grossman Middle of Nowhere by Steve Grossman Sep. 26, 2008 $4.99 59111 words Sample 50%
Jesse Girard is on the run and heading for the ocean, but a bad choice in dark bar brings him to a seedy, run-down motel somewhere south of Boston. Once a haven for vacationers and locals on long weekends, The Patriot Inn, is forgotten and fading. A place where few people stay the night and even fewer stay a second. But, as Jesse discovers, it is a good place to be if you don’t want to be found.
How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw Sep. 30, 2008 $5.00 91405 words Sample 50%
Featuring practical tips that have permitted many writers around the world to become published, this book is written BY the published author of nearly twenty books FOR aspiring authors and poets. The ten-step strategy outlined in the book is easy to follow and there are also writing tips, punctuation and grammar exercises, sample query letter and book proposal forms, and sample legal documents.
Alexandra by Declan Stanley Alexandra by Declan Stanley Oct. 01, 2008 $4.99 66119 words Sample 25%
The story of one man's sexual obsession, miscommunication and heart break with "the love of his life". And of him ultimately finding true love. When Kevin meets Alexandra he thinks he knows what true love is. It is not until he loves Jasmine that he really finds true love.
The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase Oct. 05, 2008 You set the price! 339 words Sample 100%
A man's best comfort and worst fear as one.
The Legend of Oofty Goofty and Other Strange tales by Russell Estlack The Legend of Oofty Goofty and Other Strange tales by Russell Estlack Oct. 09, 2008 $3.00 48301 words Sample 50%
Step back in time to the days of yesteryear. Discover the American West as it really was. Meet the cowboys and indians, lawmen and lawbreakedrs, the prostitutes and politicians whose exploits helped to create the reality and mythology of the Wild West.
Sistienn by Wendy Brumback Sistienn by Wendy Brumback Oct. 10, 2008 $0.99 3054 words Sample 50%
The dark love of a vampire can be exciting - or deadly. Sistienn is a vampire of the worse kind, she enjoys her kills. But, when handsome Alex enters the scene her only thoughts are for him, to control him as an immortal, her lover and slave, forever.
Hitler Alive? by Kal Wagenheim Hitler Alive? by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 10, 2008 $1.00 23238 words Sample 50%
Adolf Hitler alive? A wannabe "dream team" of lawyers eagerly interviews their hoped for ticket to fame, an elderly man who may--or may not--be the hated Nazi Fuhrer. An edgy comedy, full of surprises. "Funny and touching...Eli Wallach."
The Quilt by Wendy Brumback The Quilt by Wendy Brumback Oct. 14, 2008 You set the price! 1305 words Sample 25%
A story of love lost and the souls way of holding on. When we have no choice in the matters of the heart we find ourselves picking something up in hope that things will change. That we can change the future, uncontroled by the bad moments of our past.
Constant by Frank F. Atanacio Constant by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $2.95 51785 words Sample 25%
When the ship “ Constant” transcends the bloodied sea and sails towards the ports of Hell, pain and anguish fills its sails. Seamen yearn for home while the horrors of battle and death navigate them through the unknown world. A skeleton crew trapped in a strange darkness that would guide them through a frenzy of heart stopping events. Keeping in mind that the slightest
Nick PT Barnum CaseFile: Dog Eats Dog by Frank F. Atanacio Nick PT Barnum CaseFile: Dog Eats Dog by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $3.95 44094 words Sample 25%
Nick PT Barnum answers his phone to hear a chilling cry for help. The deacon Mike Brandon is in trouble, and he thinks he killed a man.. From an illegal dog fighting ring to a corrupt business man has the City of Bridgeport caught up in turmoil. Soon Nick Barnum is chasing secrets and cover-ups just to land in his own pot of hot water. It becomes a dog eats dog circus for the citizens of the city.
Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors by Frank F. Atanacio Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $1.95 8256 words Sample 25%
Dark eerie poetry that will haunt your dreams. Each poem describes a haunting image that will invade your nightmares and leave you begging for the light. So hear the whispers and feel the nightmares
In God's Shadow by Frank F. Atanacio In God's Shadow by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $2.95 43062 words Sample 25%
In God's Shadow In desperate need of placing a child in God's shadow, a group of young boys have been blessed to escort a beautiful natural gift from God to comeplete the task. Evil has a secret agenda, and they plot to keep the child from being placed. They are forced with an agonizing task that will decide the fate of Mankind.
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
A metaphorical and allegorical analysis of the figure of Josef K. in Kafka’s work "The Trial". A complete reversal of the interpretative topos where Josef K., the central character of the book, is seen as not guilty. Here the guilt of Josef is interpreted in a new light. Una totale inversione interpretrativa della figura di Josef K. personaggio centrale ne "Il Processo" di Franz Kafka.