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Gerty and the Doesn't-Smell-Like-a-Melon by Mary E. Lowd Gerty and the Doesn't-Smell-Like-a-Melon by Mary E. Lowd Nov. 29, 2011 You set the price! 2264 words Sample 15%
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Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction writer in Eugene, Oregon. She's had more than twenty short stories published by various magazines and anthologies, and her first novel, "Otters In Space," was picked up by a small press after a year and half of being self-published. Her fiction has been nominated five times for Ursa Major Awards and once for a Cóyotl Award. She's a member of SFWA, the Furry Writers' Guild, and a co-moderator of the Wordos. She lives with her husband, daughter, five cats, and three dogs.
Stargazer by Miguel Conner Stargazer by Miguel Conner May 02, 2011 You set the price! 82264 words Sample 40%
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Miguel Conner is the author of the critically acclaimed Voices of Gnosticism, as well as the sequel to Stargazer, Heretic, released in 2012. His articles, fiction, and reviews have appeared in such publications as Reality Sandwich, The Stygian Vortex, The Gnostic Journal, The Palm Tree Garden, Houston Public News, Mindscape Magazine, The Cimmerian Journal, Examiner and many others. He is the host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio, a popular webcast dealing with the ancient mysteries, heretical faiths, and occult ideologies. He is a sought after public lecturer, radio and print guest, as well as a ghostwriter and re-searcher for various novelists, scholars, screenwriters, and secret society leaders. For more information visit: http://www.thegodabovegod.com He currently lives in the lawful dystopia of Chicago with his family, patiently waiting for the beginning of the world.
Parchment Of Passion: Lissette 2 by A.H. Scott Parchment Of Passion: Lissette 2 by A.H. Scott Aug. 06, 2011 Free! 3136 words Sample 30%
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A.H. Scott resides in the Northeastern United States. She's a new voice and vision of fiction and poetry. I have been writing short stories and poetry ever since childhood. But, now I'm dipping my toe into the pond of publishing. As an author, I enjoy letting my characters and plots that I've created get inside of the reader's heads. I make a promise to anyone that rolls the dice and catches a glimpse of my work that you will never be bored. Your eyes, mind and soul shall be thrilled. This is my bond to you, the reader. No simplicity ever from A.H. Scott. Always complexity is my main intent on anyone who reads my work. “I want the reader to be affected in two ways – above the neck & below the belt”. – A.H. Scott ----------- "I don't write for children. I write for adults". - A.H. Scott ------ "I believe art should be as enigmatic as the artist who creates it." A. H. Scott ------ "Silence is acceptance. Acceptance is conquest. Conquest is a rainbow obscured by a black cloud of contempt". - A.H. Scott ------------- "MY WORDS ARE MY CALLING CARD". - A.H. Scott 8/2/11
Poems from the Heart by Angeleque Ford Poems from the Heart by Angeleque Ford May 09, 2010 You set the price! 5678 words Sample 20%
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Angeleque was born and raised to be a "good girl." She followed the rules until she graduated college. She decided to have fun and live by her own rules. Angeleque is the bad girl to her real life good girl who wants to have fun and live life to its fullest. The practical side of Angeleque (who always has money saved up for bail) is one of the aspects of the real me which shines through. She loves to travel, has a thirst and passion for life and love that shines through in her writing. She admits to liking sex (and is not afraid to admit it), motorcycles, leather and roller coasters. And can appreciate the sexiness and mystery of both genders.
Cuentos y relatos breves by Abril Mejias Romero Cuentos y relatos breves by Abril Mejias Romero April 02, 2011 Free! 14 words Sample 20%
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Night Crossing by Mike Bennett Night Crossing by Mike Bennett Jan. 25, 2012 Free! 4376 words Sample 20%
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Mike Bennett is an English writer and podcaster. He has recorded his story collection, "Hall of Mirrors: Tales of Horror and The Grotesque" and is now releasing the stories as e-books. He has also written and podcast the novel, "One Among the Sleepless", and is currently writing and podcasting his second novel, "Underwood and Flinch".
There Really Was a Johnny Appleseed by ted clarke There Really Was a Johnny Appleseed by ted clarke July 12, 2010 You set the price! 45388 words Sample 20%
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Author, 12 books, American history, especially Boston area, figure skating, biography. Former teacher, newspaper columnist. Wrote and narrated five TV programs on local history including an AWARD-Winning program on historical preservation. Three masters's degrees. Figure skating champion, official, administrator. CEO of million-dollar operation. Write daily, in narrative style that is easy to understand, rapid-paced, rhythmic in word selection.
See Tom Run by Scott Wittenburg See Tom Run by Scott Wittenburg Dec. 21, 2009 Free! 76083 words Sample 25%
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Scott is a full-time visual arts teacher and part-time writer. He has written five novels to date including The Collector, See Tom Run, The May Day Murders, Katherine's Prophecy and The Edge. He has also written a non fiction photography book entitled The Story Behind The Images and is host of the popular photography podcast, Photography 101. Scott lives in Worthington, Ohio with his wife, Marilyn.
Ever Onward Under Other Skies, Vol. 1 by Horizons Upward Bound Ever Onward Under Other Skies, Vol. 1 by Horizons Upward Bound Sep. 04, 2011 Free! 914 words Sample 20%
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The Cockroach Palace & Stories by Daniel de Souza The Cockroach Palace & Stories by Daniel de Souza Nov. 08, 2011 You set the price! 122991 words Sample 20%
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Curran: Volume I by Ilona Andrews Curran: Volume I by Ilona Andrews July 12, 2010 Free! 9769 words Sample 50%
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Guide for Cancer Supporters by R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation Guide for Cancer Supporters by R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation Nov. 30, 2011 Free! 24785 words Sample 20%
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R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation exists to help the next person diagnosed with cancer have the best chance of beating the disease. All services of R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation and the Bloch Cancer Hotline 1-800-433-0464 are FREE. In 1978, Richard Bloch, co-founder of H & R Block, Inc., was diagnosed with “terminal” lung cancer. With the help of his wife, Annette, doctors who said he could beat the cancer, and his own determination, Bloch waged a bitter two-year war on the insidious disease. So dramatic was his fight and recovery that Bloch and his wife devoted their lives to helping people who have been diagnosed with cancer. They founded R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation with this in mind. Visit http://www.blochcancer.org for more information. +1-800-433-0464 is the number for every newly diagnosed cancer patient. It is a totally free service (cash donations are never solicited) operated by volunteers who have had cancer. The goal is to match up the newly diagnosed patient with an individual who has recovered from the same type of cancer. The purpose is not to recommend specific treatments or physicians, but to figuratively put their arm aroundthe new patient and help them make the myriad of decisions they will have to make if they are going to have a chance to beat this disease. R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc. Bloch Cancer Hotline One H&R Block Way Kansas City, MO 64105 800-433-0464 816-854-5050 816-854-8024 (fax) hotline@blochcancer.org http://blochcancer.org
Diary for a Day, 23 April 2011 by Chudleigh Writers Diary for a Day, 23 April 2011 by Chudleigh Writers March 04, 2012 You set the price! 5868 words Sample 20%
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Four Short Erotic Stories by Kira Shinigami Four Short Erotic Stories by Kira Shinigami May 02, 2012 Free! 14972 words Sample 20%
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From Lookout by Amanda McTigue From Lookout by Amanda McTigue May 17, 2012 Free! 2146 words Sample 20%
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I’m a storyteller. On the page and for the stage. Whether crafting words or performances, for readers or for an audience, my goal is the same: to connect you viscerally—heart and mind—to evocative worlds, to bitey-chewy-crunchy characters and the various pickles in which (through which) they find themselves.
A Cup of Coffee and a Kiss by Richard H. Schweitzer A Cup of Coffee and a Kiss by Richard H. Schweitzer Nov. 30, 2011 You set the price! 6785 words Sample 20%
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Richard H. Schweitzer is an aging fledgling storyteller, an a denizen of various Los Angeles-based coffee shops and tolerant restaurants. He tries to avoid the rubric "writer" as it seems to infer a "for hire" status.
I Am Coming, Volume 5 by Susan Davis I Am Coming, Volume 5 by Susan Davis Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 86863 words Sample 50%
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This bio is about both Susan and Sabrina. Around 2007 or so, the LORD brought together two people from two different parts of the globe, one in the U.S. and the other in Belgium. Sabrina, Belgium, and I, Susan, U.S. became friends because I had posted some information about GOD online and I received an email from her about it. I was involved in church outreach at the time and she was having struggles in a very secular region of the world with outreach. I felt the LORD wanted me to support her as she and I both struggled with issues of outreach in our communities, thus began a wonderful friendship, but we did not know that GOD had bigger plans for our lives. Sabrina had the unique gift of being able to hear the voice of the LORD and I totally believed and supported her gift. Then recently she let me know that the LORD had a gift for me, I soon found out that the gift was also hearing the voice of the LORD, I started to write down letters HE gave me recently and I have been filling many notebook pages. The messages are very, very serious, the LORD told us we needed to get these messages out without delay–so here are the letters I received, you can read more about us at the bottom of this message. Please pass this message on to whomever you think needs to read this. Then I, Sabrina, asked the LORD what about your, Susan’s, letters: “I have spoken to her so she might learn to understand MY Voice. Send the word out about MY soon coming. Don’t be shy about a thing. The world must get penetrated with MY words. Everybody must know that I am coming very soon. Many do know, but are not ready. Therefore send out MY words! Send them out & don’t be shy about a thing.” Then the LORD said: “This refers also to you, me, Sabrina, MY daughter, don’t be shy about a thing any more. Do it soon!” Our personal background info: Hello. MY name is Sabrina. Let me introduce myself a bit. I became a Christian in 1992. God has done a huge job in me concerning emotional recovery. It has been an intense, difficult, painful and long journey, but it has led to an intense wonderful intimate friendship with God. God has been MY perfect counselor. He has treated me with His tender care, wisdom and especially a lot of patience. God’s heart’s desire was and is intimacy with His children and this also became MY heart’s desire. I learned to hunger and thirst for everything from Him. I learned to worship Him in all MY circumstances, no matter how I felt. I learned to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and I discovered that it was He who spoke to me in MY mind. I created a deep respect for Him and invited Him every day in MY prayers to fill and lead me completely. I did everything not to hurt Him. One day in 2006 God started talking to me about His soon coming. The Lord has also told me that the fact I always hear His Voice, is His gift of grace for me. Later I understood that this gift would also be used in the prophetic and encouraging field for other people. But the principal of this gift was, that He would use me in this end-time to speak about His soon coming. In April 2008 God told me it was important to spend much time with Him. This desire grew also in MY heart more and more and the Lord said to me that this was also His desire and His Holy Spirit’s. From then on I put a number of specific days for Him separately during the week. I filled these days with prayer, Bible reading, reading books, listening to good Bible studies on the internet, worship, etc. But it also happened that the Holy Spirit urged me to go to evangelize to someone. Heaven is too real for me, time too short and the exhortations of the Lord too strong for something else to do. On January 6 2010, I had a prophetic rapture dream. Though I was engaged much in these matters, I had not received many rapture dreams. This was MY second. The Lord explained that His Coming will be sudden, with great power, followed by immediate panic and chaos. On May 25 2010, God gave me an important dream of the bride. The explanation was this: “It is important for MY Bride to prepare herself. Behold, I come quickly and then there will be no more time to make up. MY Bride must prepare now. Be ready! I am ready. “God spoke in a serious tone! On July 9 2010, God gave me an encouraging word. Here is an excerpt from the letter: ‘MY dear daughter, write it down. Know that everything here is as good as ready. There is nothing stopping ME to come for MY bride. Everything is ready. The table for the eternal marriage stands ready. The angels are on post. Everyone is rejoiced & enthusiast! Oh what a joy it will be when I come for MY bride! I want you to encourage each other with these words. It is only the grace of MY Father who holds the sound of the trumpet. Millions of people are still lost.‘ In all those years, I have received many confirmations whenever the Holy Spirit talked to me, through the bible, books or other people’s testimony, preaching, teachings. MY only goal is to be completely obedient to Him. MY days are completely for Him, as I don’t go to work. I keep praying for everyone I witness to, take daily communion, just spent all MY time for & with the Lord. Thank you for taking the time to read all this, so you know MY walk with Him is serious. May the Lord bless you all! Sabrina De Muynck. jan.sabrina@pandora.be You can find more information out about me, Susan Davis, and MY relationship with the LORD by checking out the following websites: http://end-times-prophecy.com/blog/ http://sites.advancedministry.com/lovethewhirlwind And MY email is: lovethewhirlwind@sbcglobal.net
Guide to Creating Luck & Opportunities by Matt Kinsella Guide to Creating Luck & Opportunities by Matt Kinsella Feb. 13, 2012 Free! 4667 words Sample 20%
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National Title: The Unlikely Tale of the NAIB Tournament by Danny Stooksbury National Title: The Unlikely Tale of the NAIB Tournament by Danny Stooksbury Oct. 26, 2010 You set the price! 50472 words Sample 20%
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Newspaper experience in reporting, editing, and designing. Media production in Missouri, Kansas, Hawaii, and Florida
The Apostle Paul: His Career and Theology by Edwin Walhout The Apostle Paul: His Career and Theology by Edwin Walhout Feb. 26, 2011 You set the price! 21615 words Sample 20%
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I am a retired minister of the Christian Reformed Church, living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Being retired from professional life, I am now free to explore theology without the constraints of ecclesiastical loyalties. You will be challenged by the ebooks I am supplying on Smashwords.
In Search of Nectar by Kirkus MacGowan In Search of Nectar by Kirkus MacGowan Jan. 25, 2012 Free! 4880 words Sample 50%
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Kirkus MacGowan wrote his first book at age eight about traveling to Mars to find the cure for cancer. He put his writing dreams on hold for twenty-five years and focused his energies on playing baseball. He moved on when he found playing softball with his friends more enjoyable. Since then, he graduated with a B.S. in Psychology, married a woman too good to be true, and moved back to his hometown. He gave up an amazing career waiting tables and now stays at home with his two crazy children. He spends his time writing thrillers and fantasy, playing softball with friends, enjoying the occasional computer game, and wrestling with his kids.
Goodmans Hotel by Alan Keslian Goodmans Hotel by Alan Keslian Dec. 23, 2009 You set the price! 83434 words Sample 100%
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I was a Gay Liberation Front activist in London in the 1970s, among other things setting up West London GLF and organising gay dances attended by hundreds in Fulham Town Hall. I have experienced and benefited from the huge change in attitudes towards Gay men and Lesbians in England and elsewhere during recent decades. During my teenage years, in the UK any sex between men was a crime, whereas now civil partnership offers a legal status on a par with marriage, and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation is increasingly outlawed. This transformation has huge implications for gay relationships, and my motive in writing is to explore the impact of this new freedom and portray its effects. My first novel, Goodmans Hotel, was published in 2003. My second, a more humorous book, Closer Than Breathing - A Light Gay Odyssey - came out in 2009. I believe my readers’ time is valuable, and try hard not to waste it. I live with my partner in West London, and am a member of GALHA, the UK based Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association.
The Miracle at Red Hill by Write-a-Book-in-a-Day The Miracle at Red Hill by Write-a-Book-in-a-Day Oct. 17, 2011 You set the price! 3712 words Sample 20%
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Write-a-Book-in-a-Day is an annual event run by The Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers Centre to stimulate writing, to write children's books for children's hospital libraries and to raise money for equipment in children's hospitals. You form a team to write your book and must write, edit, illustrate and bind your book in 12 hours between 8.00am and 8.00pm based on the characters, setting and issue you are sent just before you start. It is wonderful fun, amazing to read the books that people write, and supporting a good cause.
Les marches d'Odessa by Lundi Les marches d'Odessa by Lundi Aug. 06, 2011 You set the price! 853 words Sample 10%
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Chaque lundi, un billet politique à commenter toute la semaine
Super Fred and his Sidekick, Super Charlotte by Jack Ghastly Super Fred and his Sidekick, Super Charlotte by Jack Ghastly May 17, 2012 Free! 887 words Sample 20%
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Jack Ghastly is a six year old writer from Australia. He loves books, cartoons and superheroes, and books and cartoons about superheroes. He writes action adventure stories for all ages.
Would you remember Me by Lynette Ferreira Would you remember Me by Lynette Ferreira June 10, 2011 Free! 1917 words Sample 10%
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Lynette Ferreira now lives in Gauteng, South Africa and is married with three children.
He by Mitzi Yates He by Mitzi Yates Feb. 12, 2012 Free! 451 words Sample 20%
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Hixson, Tennessee
Beanie Wiener by S. Dunlap Beanie Wiener by S. Dunlap July 07, 2011 Free! 1574 words Sample 100%
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Beanie Wiener was something I wrote for fun and for my family. I took the opportunity to learn how to self publish on Smashwords.
Of Grandfathers and Paradoxes by David Garlock Of Grandfathers and Paradoxes by David Garlock Oct. 26, 2010 You set the price! 19456 words Sample 50%
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VALIDEZ DE LAS ESCRITURAS PIBLICAS by Alex Romano VALIDEZ DE LAS ESCRITURAS PIBLICAS by Alex Romano Sep. 04, 2011 You set the price! 52394 words Sample 20%
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Damage Control by Timothy Gilbert Damage Control by Timothy Gilbert May 01, 2011 Free! 58318 words Sample 20%
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Devoted father and husband. Trying not to crap on people as they crap on me. I have four children under 12. Is my head screwed on straight right now? Some days, I'm not sure. Enjoy my works, Damage Control and its sequel, Overload. My third book will be out in two months.
2066 by Peter A. Brandt 2066 by Peter A. Brandt March 10, 2012 Free! 68941 words Sample 25%
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It only takes a few minutes of thought before Peter Brandt can devise a scenario that would make a fantastic story, and minutes after that before it begins to fill itself in. “I have been able to think up stories all my life but it’s only been in the last seven years that I realized I was abusing my creative side by not writing them down.” Peter retired from the Air Force and began a new career as a Technical Writer. His writing abilities have allowed him to work in Canada, the United States and even in the Middle East. However, its Peter’s love for stories that has brought him into a new realm of writing. His humorous memoir about his life as a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces and the tragic memoir about his father’s life in a Prisoner-of-War camp at the age of 14 allowed him to refine his writing before he began to venture in writing Young Adult fiction. “I have a very unique way of creating my stories. It begins with a craving, like a smoker who just recently quit cigarettes but still feels an overwhelming craving for a smoke. When that comes, I can’t shake it until I sit down and begin to let my mind wander. Many times I start my quest for a new story by wondering - What If. Soon after I begin to write and can usually get the first draft completed within a few weeks. Maple Express began as a “what if” question that involved a common held belief of the medical community and I’d share it with you but it would give away the storyline.” Peter has taken formal lessons in acting, "I've enjoyed some success as an actor in television and film before my day job as a Lead Technical Writer required me to move out of the country I always write my stories as I see them on the movie screen, which is why writing screenplays are also something I do with ease. I have written a couple of screenplays and shot them as short films with a friend of mine. I can honestly say I have landed in the perfect job for me. I love to write...doesn’t really matter what I write, creatively or technically, writing is a pleasurable experience. It has allowed me to travel and for that I am grateful.”
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment - Home Treatment Report by Geraldine Mayfair Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment - Home Treatment Report by Geraldine Mayfair Dec. 18, 2010 You set the price! 3869 words Sample 20%
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The Legend of Karel Tate by Samuel Z Jones The Legend of Karel Tate by Samuel Z Jones Nov. 26, 2011 Free! 5100 words Sample 25%
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I'm a writer. I write primarily Fantasy, and I write a lot of it. There's an argument among Fantasy writers, and readers too, as to whether the rule "Write what you know" applies. I'm firmly of the "Write what you know" school; in my humble opinion, there is a much to be "known" about Fantasy as there is any other genre. My stories feature a lot of sword-fighting, camping and horse-riding, all of which I do indeed know enough about to write on. ABOUT MY BOOKS: Akurite Empire is a trilogy. While each book is a complete story in its own right, reading all three in sequence will be much more fun than reading one or two in random order. Romancing The Sword is a quintet (quintology?) set five years prior to the events of Akurite Empire and covering much of the back story. It is a massive epic and intended to be read as such; the story-arcs overlap from one book to another. Then there are the Sorcha stories... These are Fantasy Erotica, and as such feature much higher sexual content than my other books. They also cross over the plots of other books, presenting a different perspective on events as detailed in the main series. Anonymous & Sifu are comedies, and though they feature the character of Sifu Dansac, both can be enjoyed individually. Sifu's Kung Fu Secrets, despite being written in the style of a demented Chinaman, contains real martial arts. Don't try this stuff, you'll hurt people. It's written in the style of a mad Chinaman so that no one will take it seriously. The Flame of Freedom was a paid commission in collaboration with the scriptwriter Gabriel Murray. It is a historical novel distinct from the rest of my work. I've been writing for about ten years; I have a large back-catalogue that will be presented here as I complete final editing of each book. Although every effort is made to produce books clean of typos, some minor errors creep in. Anyone noticing such is invited to let me know so that it can be corrected. Any other feedback is also very welcome; readers can contact me via Facebook if they so desire. I'm also offering a generous 25% on the affiliate program for all my books. Got a good publicity base on-line, but only a small catalogue of books to offer? Loot mine, I have over a dozen titles and more coming out on a weekly basis.
When I Met Crazy in the Morning: Mae's Tale by Melinda McGuire When I Met Crazy in the Morning: Mae's Tale by Melinda McGuire July 12, 2011 Free! 2144 words Sample 15%
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Hello Reader and thank you for your interest! A little about me – I’m a native Texan. I’ve lived on both coasts of the U.S. and returned to Texas. I grew up traveling red dirt roads surrounded by Pine trees. My Hefner Falls series, including my debut novel, Josephine: Red Dirt & Whiskey, focus on the fictional town of Hefner Falls and transport readers to various points in history, including the Great Depression and the Reconstruction era. While history plays a part, my stories are character driven. I’m a little bit obsessed with William Faulkner (like that’s a bad thing?!), and yes, I drink Sweet Tea by the gallons. I also am thinking of an attempt at World Domination in Scattergories… you’ve been warned! You can find me on Twitter: @melindamcguire
UPS! Ebook Buyers Beware by Piso Mojado UPS! Ebook Buyers Beware by Piso Mojado Jan. 07, 2012 You set the price! 3743 words Sample 20%
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I believe that too much personal information about an author can detract from a reader's enjoyment of his works, since the written word can and should survive on its own and doesn't need the crutch of an author's personal trivia. I don't want to seem evasive, however, or rude to my readers, so I will try to add a little biography. The overwhelming motivation of my life has been to attempt to be the good citizen, the boy scout. I've been the blood donor, the volunteer construction worker, one of the men and women happy to spend the day cleaning up the nearby park or the neighborhood. I want to like myself; I want to like the people around me. Of course, these activities rarely provide any fodder for interesting books or short stories, so I have to search far beyond my favorite environment for ideas.
The Wheels of God's Throne (The Heavenly Visions of Daniel and Ezekiel) by G. Thomas Windsor The Wheels of God's Throne (The Heavenly Visions of Daniel and Ezekiel) by G. Thomas Windsor Sep. 13, 2010 You set the price! 22357 words Sample 50%
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I'm a native of Maryland and have had a long interest in and written on the subjects of science (meteorology), philosophy, and spirituality. I am currently finishing my third book. My writing has also appeared Earthzine journal.
Theocratic Gems by Judy Drysdale Theocratic Gems by Judy Drysdale July 11, 2009 You set the price! 20623 words Sample 50%
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Sixteen: Backwoods by Chris Gilbreath Sixteen: Backwoods by Chris Gilbreath Jan. 07, 2012 Free! 9479 words Sample 30%
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A former professional musician, Chris Gilbreath grew up reading Robert E. Howard and L. Sprague DeCamp and a host of other fantasy authors who helped define the genre. He grew up writing stories and envisioning the day he could bring them to life and now he's done so. He unleashes Sixteen, the government's first successful genetic hybrid, loose on a landscape wracked by economic collapse and global turmoil.
The Interview by J.P. Yager The Interview by J.P. Yager March 26, 2012 Free! 4536 words Sample 20%
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J.P. Yager (1982-present) was born in Sacramento, California where he was fortunate enough to get stationed at by the Air Force (Travis AFB). He's a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Mass Effect, Elder Scrolls, Marvel, Batman, Playstation, Calvin and Hobbes, and such things as that. He's happily married to his beautiful and supportive wife, Justine. His mantra to life is live every moment to its fullest and have as much fun as you can for as long as you can. He currently has one goofy dog, Noodle, two cats, and an annoying bird, Hermie (his wife keeps bringing home animals). He hopes you enjoy his work and looks forward to releasing more as soon as he writes it.
CHALLENGING THE MEASURING OF WORD by Jeton Kelmendi CHALLENGING THE MEASURING OF WORD by Jeton Kelmendi March 05, 2011 You set the price! 7134 words Sample 20%
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Biography: The poet Jeton KELMENDI was born in Pejë (Kosovo) in 1978. He completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown. He obtained a degree in journalism from the University of Pristina and is presently completing post-graduate studies in international politics and security issues at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. In parallel with his studies Jeton Kelmendi continues to write and publish numerous poetry compilations. He also collaborates in several media, both foreign and Albanian, dealing mainly with cultural and political topics. Kelmendi has acquired a large public following, due to his first poetical work "Century of promises", which was published in 1999 and became a great success. His poetry is translated into 22 languages and is published in many anthologies. He is a member of numerous international poetry clubs. He is a UCK war veteran who fought for the independence of Kosovo (1998-1999) Presently Kelmendi lives and works in Brussels. Works of the author : Poetry : Century of promises, Rilidja, Prisjhtinë,1999 Beyond the silence, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2002 Perhaps halfway through the day, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2004 Give me a small piece of the country, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2005 Where do the events lead us to, Ombra GVG,Tiranë, 2007 You come for the sound of thewind, Globus R., Tiranë 2008 Time when it will have time, Ideart, Tiranë, 2009 Drame : Miss Word, 2007 Books published in foreign languages : Ce mult s-au rãrit scrisorile / The letters have become so rare (choice of poems translated & published in Rumanian) A Breath / (choice of poems translated and published in India) International recognition : Member of the Association of professional journalists of Europe, Brussels. Member of the European Academy of Sciences, Art and Litterature, Paris. Grand Prix International Solenzara for Poetry, France.
CHALLENGING THE MEASURING OF WORD by Jeton Kelmendi CHALLENGING THE MEASURING OF WORD by Jeton Kelmendi March 05, 2011 You set the price! 7134 words Sample 20%
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Biography: The poet Jeton KELMENDI was born in Pejë (Kosovo) in 1978. He completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown. He obtained a degree in journalism from the University of Pristina and is presently completing post-graduate studies in international politics and security issues at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. In parallel with his studies Jeton Kelmendi continues to write and publish numerous poetry compilations. He also collaborates in several media, both foreign and Albanian, dealing mainly with cultural and political topics. Kelmendi has acquired a large public following, due to his first poetical work "Century of promises", which was published in 1999 and became a great success. His poetry is translated into 22 languages and is published in many anthologies. He is a member of numerous international poetry clubs. He is a UCK war veteran who fought for the independence of Kosovo (1998-1999) Presently Kelmendi lives and works in Brussels. Works of the author : Poetry : Century of promises, Rilidja, Prisjhtinë,1999 Beyond the silence, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2002 Perhaps halfway through the day, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2004 Give me a small piece of the country, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2005 Where do the events lead us to, Ombra GVG,Tiranë, 2007 You come for the sound of thewind, Globus R., Tiranë 2008 Time when it will have time, Ideart, Tiranë, 2009 Drame : Miss Word, 2007 Books published in foreign languages : Ce mult s-au rãrit scrisorile / The letters have become so rare (choice of poems translated & published in Rumanian) A Breath / (choice of poems translated and published in India) International recognition : Member of the Association of professional journalists of Europe, Brussels. Member of the European Academy of Sciences, Art and Litterature, Paris. Grand Prix International Solenzara for Poetry, France.
CHALLENGING THE MEASURING OF WORD by Jeton Kelmendi CHALLENGING THE MEASURING OF WORD by Jeton Kelmendi March 05, 2011 You set the price! 7134 words Sample 20%
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Biography: The poet Jeton KELMENDI was born in Pejë (Kosovo) in 1978. He completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown. He obtained a degree in journalism from the University of Pristina and is presently completing post-graduate studies in international politics and security issues at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. In parallel with his studies Jeton Kelmendi continues to write and publish numerous poetry compilations. He also collaborates in several media, both foreign and Albanian, dealing mainly with cultural and political topics. Kelmendi has acquired a large public following, due to his first poetical work "Century of promises", which was published in 1999 and became a great success. His poetry is translated into 22 languages and is published in many anthologies. He is a member of numerous international poetry clubs. He is a UCK war veteran who fought for the independence of Kosovo (1998-1999) Presently Kelmendi lives and works in Brussels. Works of the author : Poetry : Century of promises, Rilidja, Prisjhtinë,1999 Beyond the silence, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2002 Perhaps halfway through the day, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2004 Give me a small piece of the country, Faik Konica, Prishtinë, 2005 Where do the events lead us to, Ombra GVG,Tiranë, 2007 You come for the sound of thewind, Globus R., Tiranë 2008 Time when it will have time, Ideart, Tiranë, 2009 Drame : Miss Word, 2007 Books published in foreign languages : Ce mult s-au rãrit scrisorile / The letters have become so rare (choice of poems translated & published in Rumanian) A Breath / (choice of poems translated and published in India) International recognition : Member of the Association of professional journalists of Europe, Brussels. Member of the European Academy of Sciences, Art and Litterature, Paris. Grand Prix International Solenzara for Poetry, France.
3 Simple Steps to Effective Music Marketing (TheBuzzFactor.com Presents) by Bob Baker 3 Simple Steps to Effective Music Marketing (TheBuzzFactor.com Presents) by Bob Baker July 13, 2009 You set the price! 2061 words Sample 40%
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Bob Baker is an author, musician, and workshop leader who is dedicated to helping creative people of all kinds get exposure, connect with fans, and increase their incomes through their artistic passions. Bob's books include "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook," "Unleash the Artist Within," "Branding Yourself Online," "55 Ways to Promote & Sell Your Book on the Internet," and more.
Shock & Intrigue 4 by Joseph St.Claire Shock & Intrigue 4 by Joseph St.Claire Dec. 18, 2010 You set the price! 7841 words Sample 7%
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Bathed in Blood: The Transfiguration of Ruxandra cel Rău by Alex O'Connell Bathed in Blood: The Transfiguration of Ruxandra cel Rău by Alex O'Connell Nov. 26, 2011 You set the price! 14744 words Sample 30%
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In his formative years Alex O’Connell deserted from the French Foreign Legion after mistaking it for the British Legion and finding that it was far from an ideal place to find cheap beer and a quiet game of dominoes with the lads. Despite the bad memories, he still finds himself singing Le Boudin when he’s drunk. He is unsure whether he would be permitted to enter Canada and uses it as an excuse for avoiding Belgium. Rumour has it that he was thrown out of the Cork affiliate of the LA street gang the Crips for being way too mean. But as O’Connell sagely says, you shouldn’t always listen to rumours. To his enduring shame, in 2008 he was blackballed by the Hell’s Angels after turning up for a Chapter meeting on his BMX bicycle, explaining that his Raleigh Chopper was being serviced by his friend Eddie. This is not likely to be true as Eddie denies even knowing O’Connell. Satanists and the Catholic Church are united in their condemnation of O’Connell. The Satanists have excommunicated him but this is a step too far for the Catholics who fear his reprisals. O’Connell’s wife has asked for a divorce for her birthday for the last three years but he has always ended up getting her something cheaper. His children, Dubhlainn, his favourite, the other boy and the girl, Deirbhile, all claim that they are adopted. Unsurprisingly, O’Connell doesn’t like to talk about himself much. He is available for weddings, christenings and bar mitzvahs and works cheaply. Alex O’Connell lives in fear of vampire attacks. He believes his special O-negative blood group makes him an especially attractive target. *** ‘O’Connell’s my kinda guy. I’d fix him a Daiquiri and take him marlin fishing. I could listen to those vampire stories of his for hours… well until about 9ish. After that I get a bit tired.’ Ernest Hemingway.
Star Reader by Nova Chalmers Star Reader by Nova Chalmers July 31, 2011 You set the price! 3300 words Sample 20%
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Nova Chalmers never intended to write erotica. In fact, she did her best to avoid it. Her galactic travels, however, introduced her to too many promising predicaments, steamy scenarios, luscious liaisons and alluring aliens, for her to continue resisting temptation. Now that she's been converted, (and occasionally contorted) she's armed with a bevy of torrid affairs behind her and an arsenal of sexy stories to share. Pay it forward, she says. Not that she pays for it, mind you. Then again, she always says she'll try anything once...at least twice if she likes it.
Damsel in This Dress by Chantale Reve Damsel in This Dress by Chantale Reve March 27, 2011 Free! 225 words Sample 100%
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Corporate robot by day, lucid dreamer by night, Chantale Reve lives to express her thoughts on the human condition through erotic short fiction (especially erotic mystery and suspense stories) and poetry. She is inspired by and enjoys the creations of other artists – from novelists and poets, to dancers, musicians, visual artists and chefs. She also is profoundly influenced by certain existentialist schools of thought; by the literature of William Shakespeare, Anaϊs Nin, Henry Miller, Alice Walker, Philip K. Dick, Richard Burton Matheson, James Patterson, John Le Carré, Ian Fleming, among others; and by the cinematic genius of Hitchcock, Chabrol, Truffaut, Fellini and Almodóvar. Chantale’s worldview continues to be shaped by her travels and by the images and messages in remarkable independent, modern and postmodern films from around the world.
Seven Visitations from God, Twelve Revelations from Heaven by Kevin Hofsas Seven Visitations from God, Twelve Revelations from Heaven by Kevin Hofsas July 07, 2009 You set the price! 45094 words Sample 100%
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Kevin Hofsas has seen the face of God—an Impossible Event—needing the favor of God and the circumvention of the law of nature—‘for no man may see the face of God and live,’ Exodus 33:20. One condition for this encounter was set when Kevin wandered far from God on a counterfeit path of salvation. While there, a lesser event misappropriated the laws of life and death, circumventing the natural law God foreordained. To understand the lesser event, first understand that humans are luminous beings. What is a luminous being? It is a creature of light. We cannot see it with our natural eyes, but in the realm of the spirit, every human is a luminous being. What does a luminous being look like? It appears as a lightning bright radiance that extends outward from a human body two feet and is egg shaped. It consists of countless billions of laser taunt, hair-fine strands of light. And every single strand is alive with a lightning bright brilliance. And, the luminous being perceives with . . . all of them. Why is it hidden from us? Because the luminous creature requires a person to mature through more levels than is humanly possible. A process derailed by Original Sin in the Garden of Eden. Yet Jesus revealed this on the mount of transfiguration in Matthew 17:2. Multiple times in God’s word, angels have also shone brightly. Scripture points out God is light, He shines like the sun and promises to make us like him. Christ himself foretold of this transformation in Matthew 13:43, ‘Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.’ So to understand the event that permitted God to reveal his face to Kevin, one must first grasp this luminous aspect. It is a huge step to believe. Kevin, when he first read of it, thought, ‘If this is true, it’s the best thing that could ever happen!’ Launching into the unknown, he determined to find out if the claim was true. As it happened, while upon that false path, the luminous creature was awakened by a preposterous, unbelievable act—the act of tricking it with a false death. The false death awakened the slumbering luminous creature and is why God did not break his own word when He revealed His face to Kevin. For the luminous creature cannot remotely be considered a man—and the event of tricking the luminous body with a false death still qualifies as death. God’s word remains true—no man may see the face of God and live. In Kevin’s own words, “After the fruitlessness of that false path unfolded, God brought me back to himself through the matchless grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.” And it is for you, friend, that Kevin has written of his rapturous, mesmerizing, blessed encounters with the Most High God. The same God who created the universe. The God who created you. The God who loves you.
Daddy, Then by Chantale Reve Daddy, Then by Chantale Reve March 27, 2011 Free! 453 words Sample 100%
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Corporate robot by day, lucid dreamer by night, Chantale Reve lives to express her thoughts on the human condition through erotic short fiction (especially erotic mystery and suspense stories) and poetry. She is inspired by and enjoys the creations of other artists – from novelists and poets, to dancers, musicians, visual artists and chefs. She also is profoundly influenced by certain existentialist schools of thought; by the literature of William Shakespeare, Anaϊs Nin, Henry Miller, Alice Walker, Philip K. Dick, Richard Burton Matheson, James Patterson, John Le Carré, Ian Fleming, among others; and by the cinematic genius of Hitchcock, Chabrol, Truffaut, Fellini and Almodóvar. Chantale’s worldview continues to be shaped by her travels and by the images and messages in remarkable independent, modern and postmodern films from around the world.