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Ten by Five by Bluetrix Books Ten by Five by Bluetrix Books April 10, 2011 $4.99 39367 words Sample 30%
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Welcome to Bluetrix Books. Multiple genres and even more titles to come.
The Bishop's Tale by Margaret Frazer The Bishop's Tale by Margaret Frazer April 10, 2011 $4.99 55958 words Sample 20%
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Herodotus Award Winner ("Neither Pity, Love, Nor Fear") Edgar Award-nominee (The Servant's Tale) Edgar Award-nominee (The Prioress' Tale) Minnesota Book Award nominee (The Bishop's Tale) Minnesota Book Award nominee (The Reeve's Tale) To begin with, ‘Margaret Frazer’ was two people, both interested in writing and in medieval England, one of them with modern murder mysteries already published, the other with file drawers, shelves, and notebooks full of research on England in the 1400s. They met in a historical recreationist group called the Society for Creative Anachronism and joined forces to write The Novice's Tale, the first in a history mystery series centered on a Benedictine nun, Dame Frevisse, of a small priory in Oxfordshire. Both character and setting were chosen for the challenge they presented – a cloistered nun in a rural nunnery: how does one go about being involved in murders in that situation? -- and the chance to explore medieval life from a different perspective. During their collaboration, the authors worked together by first laying out the general idea of a story. Then the ‘Frazer’ half of the team developed the plot and characters in detail and wrote the first draft. The ‘Margaret’ half then re-worked that into a second draft, the ‘Frazer’ half re-worked that (and it helped they lived five miles apart and couldn’t hear what each said about the other during these stages!), and then they did the final draft together, never able to argue over it too long because by then there would be a deadline closing in. The collaboration worked well through six books and two award nominations – an Edgar for The Servant's Tale and a Minnesota Book Award for The Bishop's Tale – before the ‘Margaret’ half grew tired of the series and amicably returned to the 20th century, leaving the ‘Frazer’ half to continue the series, with an Edgar nomination for The Prioress' Tale. I write stories set in medieval England because I greatly enjoy looking at the world from other perspectives than the 20th century. My brief college career was as an archaeology major with writing intended as a hobby, but with one thing and another, my interest came down to medieval England with writing as my primary activity, only rivaled by my love of research. But why medieval England, especially for someone who grew up without any interest in knights in shining armor and ladies fair? That’s a tangled tale but the final steps were seeing a production of Shakespeare’s Richard II and soon thereafter reading Josephine Tey’s The Daughter of Time. The complexities of honor and duty and betrayal, mixed with a curiosity as to how the high tragedies of the 1400s came about intrigued me and to understand more I needed to understand how people then saw their world and why they saw it that way. That set me into learning about medieval English politics, religion, philosophy, sociology, economics -- all the multi-layered elements that go into making the lives of people in any time period. I wanted to know the landscape of the time not only outwardly – by way of many trips around Britain – but inwardly – how the world looked and felt to the people who lived then, rather than how it looks to us now. And when the chance came to write a mystery series set in medieval England, I wanted to do it from as far inside medieval perceptions as possible, to look at medieval England more from their point of view than from ours, because the pleasure of going thoroughly into otherwhen as well as otherwhere -- the chance to move right away from the familiar into a whole other way of seeing and behaving -- has always been one of my own great pleasures in reading. As a writer I deeply want to give that same pleasure to others. So – in everyday life, I’m Gail Frazer, living in the countryside north of Elk River, Minnesota, with four cats and not enough bookshelves. Over the years I’ve had a rag-tag of various jobs, including librarian, secretary, reseacher for a television station, gift shop manager, and assistant matron at an English girls’ school. Married once upon a time but not anymore, I have two well-grown sons who become uneasy if I read books about poisons at the supper table and refuse to turn their backs on me when I say I want to try something I might use in a story. I write more days than not, and when once I moaned that "I have to get a life," my loving family informed me, "You have one. It’s in the 1400s." That seems to sum up things rather nicely.
Soaring Starships by Kris Katzen Soaring Starships by Kris Katzen April 10, 2011 $4.99 29831 words Sample 30%
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William & Me by Scott David Harrison William & Me by Scott David Harrison Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 85928 words Sample 15%
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Scott David Harrison is a Canadian author, editor and journalist living in Cornwall, England. Scott has written professionally for the past 23 years for a number of newspapers and magazines across Canada, the United Kingdom and America. Scott has won a number of awards along the way, his column recognized for its humor, wit and self-effacing look at everyday life. Originally from the beautiful Comox Valley, British Columbia, Scott graduated from Bishop’s University in Quebec, with an honors degree in sociology and political science. That naturally prepared him well for a career in...well, not a great deal really. However, after a chance meeting with a newspaper editor over a beer in the G pub in Lennoxville, Scott was offered a reporter’s position with a small daily in Quebec. That was beginning of a beautiful relationship between Scott and the written word as he took pad and pen on tour across North America before finding himself living in Cornwall, England. Scott is currently the deputy news editor of the Western Morning News, the largest regional daily newspaper in the South West of England. The journey has been all the more remarkable because Scott is dyslexic, something he sees as a both curse and a blessing. Scott has spent a great deal of time speaking to school and parenting organizations, discussing dyslexia and the techniques he has employed to realize his writing potential. Above anything else, however, Scott is the father of two amazing boys who remind him how to laugh and love each and every day. For that he is truly grateful. Away from the joys of writing and trials of fatherhood, Scott enjoys a number of outdoor activities, including skiing, kayaking, hiking, cycling and soccer. He favorite activity, however, is hockey – sadly not a sport that is about to take England by storm anytime soon.
Rev. John's Divine Love Plan by John Wolcott Adams Rev. John's Divine Love Plan by John Wolcott Adams April 11, 2011 $4.99 15621 words Sample 20%
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John Wolcott Adams is the author of eleven self-help, meta-physical and prosperity books. A Unity Minister, he was ordained in 1966 by Lowell Fillmore, son of the founders of Unity School of Practical Christianity. He founded Unity in The Olympic Church in Port Angeles, WA, and is the founder/director of Golden Key Ministry-Unity, a world-wide prayer ministry by mail and the Internet. Visit his web sites: GoldenKeyMinistry.com and MoreProsperityForYou.com.
How To Make Your Children Learn To Read Without Stress by Bakthi Ross How To Make Your Children Learn To Read Without Stress by Bakthi Ross Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 4492 words Sample 2%
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I am Bakthi Ross and a children's book author. I also a digital illustrator. You can see my e-books on appspublisher.com. My books are interesting, funny,educational and fun for kids. Kids like and enjoy my books. If you want to contact me to order any of my books please ring 0061-07-54987214 or email malaross27@yahoo.com.au
Big Daddy's Gadgets by Mundania Press Big Daddy's Gadgets by Mundania Press Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 77263 words Sample 20%
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Offering Extraordinary Books by Talented Authors (TM) Novels and short stories, available as eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers, in the following genres: cience fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, and romance.
More Movie Musicals: 100 Best Films plus 20 More Movie Musicals: 100 Best Films plus 20 "B" Pix by John Howard Reid April 12, 2011 $4.99 111840 words Sample 30%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
The Final Dream by Daniel Pearlman The Final Dream by Daniel Pearlman April 12, 2011 $4.99 21111 words Sample 20%
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Dan Pearlman got his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at Columbia University and went on to become an Ezra Pound specialist, publishing The Barb of Time: on the unity of Ezra Pound's Cantos with Oxford University Press in 1969. He soon moved to Spain, where he wrote a couple of novels (1971-1974). Afterwards he returned to academic life (scholarship, and various English Department chairmanships). Since 1980, Pearlman has been a professor of English at the University of Rhode Island with teaching specialties in creative writing and modern American poetry.
The Soulless by Mundania Press The Soulless by Mundania Press Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 71834 words Sample 20%
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Offering Extraordinary Books by Talented Authors (TM) Novels and short stories, available as eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers, in the following genres: cience fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, and romance.
Midnight Dude: Selected Readings by Midnight Dude: Selected Readings by AwesomeDudeBooks Sep. 08, 2011 $4.99 164610 words Sample 20%
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AwesomeDude Books is part of the Awesomedude.com web site, a site that offers quality gay fiction. From short stories to novels, flash fiction to novellas, AwesomeDude offers a cornucopia of quality writing.
Asian Exposures & Comparisons: Indonesia by Thomas Clarion Asian Exposures & Comparisons: Indonesia by Thomas Clarion April 12, 2011 $4.99 74738 words Sample 20%
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Thomas Clarion studies psychology and anthropology but his curious nature made him a journalist instead. He worked in the field for over 20 years covering the 'behind' the news interest. He wanted to fathom what actually made the news or what never reached the headlines. The intricacy of networks related to grand scale prostitution became his topic for a while with the organized Rest and Recreation as prominent example of neo-colonial attitude.
Hunks: Too Hot To Touch by Hunks: Too Hot To Touch by PhazeBooks Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 51469 words Sample 20%
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Phaze Books is the erotic romance imprint of Mundania Press, LLC. Established in November, 2004 with five titles, Phaze has in the last four years grown to offer 200+ titles and counting in eBook and trade paperback. Phaze is proud to include among its roster a number of nationally bestselling authors, award-winning writers, and popular names in the romance genre. Phaze has maintained a visible presence at various romance writer/reader conferences over the past four years, and select print titles are shelved in independent and chain bookstores across the US. Phaze has produced two RTBookClub Magazine Top Picks, three ARIANA winners, an EPPIE winner, and several winners and finalists of reviewers awards. We have published authors who have appeared on USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists, and our goal is to offer more quality romantic fiction in the years to come.
Behind the Glittering Lights of Bordellos and Brothels: Thailand Vol 2 by Thomas Clarion Behind the Glittering Lights of Bordellos and Brothels: Thailand Vol 2 by Thomas Clarion April 12, 2011 $4.99 99301 words Sample 20%
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Thomas Clarion studies psychology and anthropology but his curious nature made him a journalist instead. He worked in the field for over 20 years covering the 'behind' the news interest. He wanted to fathom what actually made the news or what never reached the headlines. The intricacy of networks related to grand scale prostitution became his topic for a while with the organized Rest and Recreation as prominent example of neo-colonial attitude.
Behind the Glittering Lights of Bordellos and Brothels: Thailand Vol 1 by Thomas Clarion Behind the Glittering Lights of Bordellos and Brothels: Thailand Vol 1 by Thomas Clarion April 12, 2011 $4.99 112379 words Sample 20%
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Thomas Clarion studies psychology and anthropology but his curious nature made him a journalist instead. He worked in the field for over 20 years covering the 'behind' the news interest. He wanted to fathom what actually made the news or what never reached the headlines. The intricacy of networks related to grand scale prostitution became his topic for a while with the organized Rest and Recreation as prominent example of neo-colonial attitude.
Oblivion in Progress Vol II - Behind the borders of virtual reality by Frans Welman Oblivion in Progress Vol II - Behind the borders of virtual reality by Frans Welman April 12, 2011 $4.99 91142 words Sample 20%
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Frans Welman is a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He started out as a clinical psychologist with a preference for cross-cultural psychology. Armed with that inclination, he went on a journey that carried him from West Papua to Peru, and eventually to the doorstep of Nagaland. Working in the prominent Dutch anthropological Royal Tropical Museum education department for many years brought the conviction to stand by those indigenous peoples who, due to post-colonial effects, have yet to attain their right to self-determination. Frans Welman brings these peoples and environments they live in to light as his never-ending journey continues.
Through Farang Eyes by Sam Sackett Through Farang Eyes by Sam Sackett April 12, 2011 $4.99 51601 words Sample 20%
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Sam Sackett received his doctorate from UCLA. After 23 years as a university professor of English, he escaped from academe to work for (in chronological order) a newspaper, an advertising agency, and a public relations firm. Then, having become an expert on career change, he was a career counselor for 15 years. He retired for six years in Thailand and has now returned to the US. The stories in Through Farang Eyes are based on personal observation, stories told him by Thai friends, and stories in the Bangkok Post and on Thai news broadcasts. None of the characters are accurate portrayals of real people.
The Rogue Who Loved Me by Mundania Press The Rogue Who Loved Me by Mundania Press Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 107807 words Sample 20%
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Offering Extraordinary Books by Talented Authors (TM) Novels and short stories, available as eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers, in the following genres: cience fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, and romance.
RIVER RAT (A Lucy DelRose Mystery Series) by TERESA LYNN RIVER RAT (A Lucy DelRose Mystery Series) by TERESA LYNN Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 69794 words Sample 20%
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My novel RIVER RAT (A Lucy DelRose Mystery Series) a 2011 winner of the 6th Annual Dixie Kane Contest went live on Kindle ebooks 2012. My first novel TO DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE a mystery suspense can be found on www.authorhouse.com. I won the 2012 3rd Annual 10-Minute Play Project at the Vicksburg Theatre Guild for my comedy play "WHAT'S WRONG WITH HARRY?" I am a winner of WRITERS WEEKLY, 2012 Winter 24-Hour Short Story Contest for my short story "PARTNER". I also won the 2011 2nd Annual 10-Minute Play Project at the Vicksburg Theatre Guild for my comedy play "THE ANNIVERSARY".
Differences by Max Ediger Differences by Max Ediger April 11, 2011 $4.99 46801 words Sample 20%
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Born in 1946 Max Ediger grew up on a small farm in the Panhandle of Oklahoma. At the age of 19 he began working with an international Non-Government Organization, serving in Africa, Vietnam and Thailand. His work has brought him into close personal contact with refugees, slum communities, poor rural communities and victims of war. These communities struggling for justice and human rights have greatly influenced his writing, which attempts to reflect to the reader the hope and courage he finds among people in struggle.
Congress May Fool America, but they won't fool God! by C. Edward Miller Congress May Fool America, but they won't fool God! by C. Edward Miller Sep. 08, 2011 $4.99 6133 words Sample 1%
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City Born:Chicago, Illinois High School: Tilden Technical H.S. Chicago B.A. Chicago State University Music & Business education M.A. Governors State University--Mass Media Communications--Television Production--produced talk show--ASK MARY--Continental Cable-Elmhurst Illinois M.A. Chicago State University--Educational Administration--teacher, assistant principal. Experience: Chicago Public Schools 1972-2004
Le Cygne by José Hodar Le Cygne by José Hodar Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 144892 words Sample 15%
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Wrath of Amun by Claudia Dillaire Wrath of Amun by Claudia Dillaire Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 73914 words Sample 15%
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Exchange by Dale Cozort Exchange by Dale Cozort April 11, 2011 $4.99 81045 words Sample 10%
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Awakening the Essence:Book One of The Siren Chronicles by Kate Sexton Awakening the Essence:Book One of The Siren Chronicles by Kate Sexton April 11, 2011 $4.99 92025 words Sample 20%
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Kate Sexton embarked on the journey that would lead her to write this book at age ten when she confronted local religious leaders, refusing to become baptized without verifiable justification for dedicating her life to Jesus. Over the next four years she voraciously studied world religions, often forced to hide books inside the covers of others at the library, until she reached her own conclusions about life and god. In the end, she shared her Aunt Nell’s core belief that nothing lasts forever. These findings satisfied Kate until a boyfriend introduced her to Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. This began a ten-year quest for knowledge that would lead to the first drafts of The Siren Chronicles. The deeper Kate delved, the more she detected a theme—the mysterious origins of the Indo-Europeans, the destruction they wrought in their quest to dominate the civilized world, and their brutal suppression of women. During her years of research Kate discovered Marija Gimbutas’ groundbreaking archeological findings, Bryan Sykes genetic work, numerous authors on linguistics and the origins of Indo-European languages, Merlin Stone, James George Frazer, and so many others whose works, each dog-eared and marked with highlighter, now fill seven bookcases. A proud fourth generation working woman, Kate Sexton volunteers and works with local visual, literary, and performing art groups supporting programs for young people to find their bliss through art. She resides in Ojai, California.
Ashes To Riches: How To Profit Spectacularly During The Economic Collapse of 2012 to 2022 by John F. Carlucci Ashes To Riches: How To Profit Spectacularly During The Economic Collapse of 2012 to 2022 by John F. Carlucci Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 10129 words Sample 20%
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John F. Carlucci is an experienced trader and investment adviser
Born to Bleed: A Thriller by Ryan C. Thomas Born to Bleed: A Thriller by Ryan C. Thomas April 11, 2011 $4.99 68385 words Sample 10%
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 2ND Edition (Pure Breed Pets) by Puppy Care Education The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 2ND Edition (Pure Breed Pets) by Puppy Care Education April 11, 2011 $4.99 20280 words Sample 5%
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We specialize in producing informative, fully illustrated ebooks on dogs and thier care. We also publish other genres. WE are a royalty paying publisher. OUR AUTHORS INCLUDE Amy Fernandez Amy acquired her first Chinese Crested in 1981. In the past 27 years, her Razzmatazz kennel has produced six generations of champions. She is president of the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America, and has edited the official club newsletter, The Xolo News since 1986. In 2003, she had the honor of judging the Mexican Xolo Specialty in Tijuana. Amy is a member of the World Dog Press, and past president of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). She is a feature writer for Dog World, the AKC Gazette, Popular Dogs, Dogs in Review, and Top Notch Toys. In 2003 her book Dog Breeding As A Fine Art was the overall winner of the DWAA writing competition. Her writing has also won the Elsworth Howell award, the Robert Cole award, and the PAW Arthur Award. Puppy Care Education Books written by Puppy Care Education call on the expertise, and over 80 years of experience in breeding, showing, and loving dogs, and over 50 years experience in judging them, of it's in-house writer and outside consultant.
5 Naughty Stories by Nikki Flynn 5 Naughty Stories by Nikki Flynn Oct. 12, 2011 $4.99 53730 words Sample 15%
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Fortune Cookie Karma by Mundania Press Fortune Cookie Karma by Mundania Press Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 66955 words Sample 20%
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Offering Extraordinary Books by Talented Authors (TM) Novels and short stories, available as eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers, in the following genres: cience fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, and romance.
Road to Hell by Mundania Press Road to Hell by Mundania Press Jan. 19, 2012 $4.99 48191 words Sample 20%
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Offering Extraordinary Books by Talented Authors (TM) Novels and short stories, available as eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers, in the following genres: cience fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, and romance.
From D for Dummy to M for Millionaire by Myles Glew From D for Dummy to M for Millionaire by Myles Glew April 12, 2011 $4.99 25232 words Sample 20%
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Self-made businessman and millionaire Myles Glew shows that success at school is no guarantee of success in life, and even those with the worst marks at school can be, as he has shown, highly successful as adults.
The New Slow Cooker Diet by Sarah Smythe The New Slow Cooker Diet by Sarah Smythe Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 1955 words Sample 5%
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The Leaders of the Lost People by Patrick O'Cahir The Leaders of the Lost People by Patrick O'Cahir Jan. 22, 2012 $4.99 104128 words Sample 10%
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The Norecomb Women by D E Austin The Norecomb Women by D E Austin Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 219991 words Sample 20%
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Stories from ancient Sumer to 1930's America to a "Mad Maxish" future, though most revolve around love and romance in unusual or forbidden circumstances. Some eroticism though more of an imaginative, speculative or "literary" sort rather than blatantly descriptive eroticism. (extended preview of some books at homepage - deaustin.weebly.com)
The Inspirational Handbook by Ryan Biddulph The Inspirational Handbook by Ryan Biddulph Oct. 11, 2011 $4.99 6398 words Sample 15%
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Ryan Biddulph has penned over 1000 original inspirational quotes. He discusses topics like spirituality, prosperity and the infinite power within. In his spare time Ryan likes travelling, meditating and keeping physically fit.
How to Start an Upholstery Shop (Insider Secrets for Upholsterers) by Laure Justice How to Start an Upholstery Shop (Insider Secrets for Upholsterers) by Laure Justice April 08, 2011 $4.99 11536 words Sample 10%
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I have earned a degree in Business Administration as well as Accounting Clerk and International Trade certification. While I enjoy writing about business topics such as corporate social responsibility, green business, and home-based business ideas, I also write extensively about my hobbies, which include sewing, classic cars, and custom upholstery work.
A Heart Renewed by Karen Baney A Heart Renewed by Karen Baney April 08, 2011 $4.99 108992 words Sample 20%
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Karen Baney loves writing Christian historical and contemporary novels—especially those set in Arizona. She’s lived in this lovely Wild West state for over fifteen years. She and her husband live in Gilbert with their two dogs. Her faith plays an important role in both her life and her writing. She enjoys participating in and leading Bible studies. As the co-found of Everything Author, LLC, she enjoys mentoring and teaching other authors about self publishing.
Best Western Movies: Winning Pictures, Favorite Films and Hollywood Best Western Movies: Winning Pictures, Favorite Films and Hollywood "B" Entries by John Howard Reid April 08, 2011 $4.99 90693 words Sample 25%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
24 Initiations Reiki Gratuites by Chris Comish 24 Initiations Reiki Gratuites by Chris Comish Oct. 12, 2011 $4.99 4047 words Sample 20%
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Chris Comish is a Reiki Healer and Reiki Master Teacher. Reiki is Japanese for Universal Life Energy. He offers distant healing and various Reiki attunements. Chris is an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church and a Master Essene Healer. Chris was also recently initiated as a Priest in the Order of Melchizedek. He is the author of twelve books: The Living Light, Manifest Divinity Through Reiki, 24 Free Reiki Attunements, 45 Free Reiki Attunements, Alpha Omega Healing Session, Eternal Spirit and the six books of the Ascension Rays Book Series. Chris is also the founder of the City of Shamballa social network. Qan Dek is his spiritual name which Qan is derived from Quan (Yin) which means compassionate one, and Dek is short for Melchizedek, the guiding spiritual order of the ages.
The Filberg Consortium [Falcon File #2] by Daniel Wyatt The Filberg Consortium [Falcon File #2] by Daniel Wyatt Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 71758 words Sample 20%
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Historical fiction author Daniel Wyatt is Canadian, born and raised on the prairies of Saskatchewan. He now resides with his wife and two children in Burlington, Ontario, thirty miles outside Toronto. His first published work was a set of first-person stories from World War II allied air force veterans called Two Wings and a Prayer by Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario, Canada in 1984. This was followed up in 1986 by Maximum Effort with the same publisher. In 1990, Wyatt made the switch to historical fiction with The Last Flight of the Arrow, a techno-thriller set during the Cold War years of the late 1950's. Originally published by Random House of Canada, it sold 20,000 copies in paperback form. The Mary Jane Mission came out two years later, also by Random House. Wyatt's other published works include aviation magazine articles in Canada and the United States. The Last Flight of the Arrow has been re-released as an e-book by LTDBooks in Canada. A big baseball fan, Wyatt enjoys collecting Detroit Tigers memorabilia. In the summer months, he coaches a local fastball team.
The Race for God by Brian Herbert The Race for God by Brian Herbert Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 104267 words Sample 20%
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Brian Herbert, the son of Frank Herbert, is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers. He has won numerous literary honors and has been nominated for the highest awards in science fiction. In 2003, he published Dreamer of Dune, a moving biography of his father that was nominated for the Hugo Award. After writing ten Dune-universe novels with coauthor Kevin J. Anderson, Brian began his own galaxy-spanning science fiction series in 2006, Timeweb. His other acclaimed solo novels include Sidney’s Comet; Sudanna, Sudanna; The Race for God; and Man of Two Worlds (written with Frank Herbert).
A Dance in the Woods by Janet K. Brennan A Dance in the Woods by Janet K. Brennan April 09, 2011 $4.99 142716 words Sample 20%
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Janet K. Brennan, AKA JB Stillwater, lives in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her husband, Arthur, a great gray cat named Amos, and a border collie named JoJo. Janet has released a book of inspirational poetry entitled A Stronger Grace (Casa de Snapdragon, 2007), a book of southwestern poetry entitled Recollections of an Old Mind, West (Cyberwit Publishing, 2006), and a critically acclaimed novel entitled A Dance in the Woods (Casa de Snapdragon, 2007) Her poetry and short stories can be seen in various books and magazines, including: SP Quill Magazine, Common Swords Magazine, The Power of Prayerful Living (Rodale Books), Taj Mahal Review (Cyberwit, 2004 thru 2008), Different Worlds - A Virtual Journey (Cyberwit, 2006), Chicken Soup for the Christmas Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, 2008), and Earthships, a New Mecca - An Anthology of New Mexican Writers (Horse & Tiger Press, 2007.) She has been listed in the International Who's Who in Poetry. Her colored pencil art-work and photography have been published in Taj Mahal Review, 2005-2006 and she is currently writing book reviews which have been published in the Greenwich Village Gazette and can be viewed at her website jbstillwater.com. Janet’s on-line publications include Strangeroad.com as well as IdentityTheory.com where you can read her short stories, poetry and philosophical essays, including Existentialism; a Myopic View. She was the featured poet in Poetry Magazine in the autumn of 2007. Janet attended the University of New Hampshire, Hesser Business College and has a legal certification from the University of New Mexico.
I Got Stinky Feet, Volume One, Open Air Asylum by Dennis Domrzalski I Got Stinky Feet, Volume One, Open Air Asylum by Dennis Domrzalski April 09, 2011 $4.99 94698 words Sample 20%
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Dennis Domrzalski's greatest talent is helping everyone he meets come to grips with their own glaring shortcomings. He's been a reporter, author and editor since 1979. The native Chicagoan began his career at the fabled City News Bureau of Chicago. He now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dancing With the Fire by Michael Sky Dancing With the Fire by Michael Sky April 09, 2011 $4.99 63827 words Sample 20%
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Michael Sky is the author of Thinking Peace, Breathing Lessons, and Dancing With the Fire, all published by lulu.com. He is also the creator and editor of thinkingpeace.com and commonhealth.us. He lives with his wife and daughter on a small green island in the Pacific Northwest. Michael can be reached at sky@Jubilee-day.com.
Economic Experimentation by Lewis Spencer Economic Experimentation by Lewis Spencer Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 2546 words Sample 14%
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A Matter of Time by Terri Brisbin A Matter of Time by Terri Brisbin Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 88680 words Sample 30%
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Terri Brisbin has been writing romance fiction since 1995 and has more than 26 historical and paranormal romances published since then. When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs (or lusting after Gerard Butler), Terri spends her time being a wife to one, mom to three as well as a dental hygienist to hundreds. A National Readers’ Choice Award finalist and three-time RWA RITA® finalist and winner of the Golden Quill, Terri is now working on more romance novels and novellas for release through 2012 from Harlequin Historical and Kensington Brava. You can visit her website for more info about the author and her work or to contact her: www.terribrisbin.com
Healing Hearts and Souls: Short Stories to Encourage and Inspire by Shirley Wilson Healing Hearts and Souls: Short Stories to Encourage and Inspire by Shirley Wilson Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 72765 words Sample 20%
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Shirley Wilson has been Director of the Inner Healing Ministry at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Edmonds, Washington, since 1987. She organized, promoted, and taught the Emotionally Free(r) Course, written by Rita Bennett, every spring for over twenty years. She also facilitates national seminars on Inner Healing each summer for the Christian Renewal Association. In her private practice she works as an Inner Healing Prayer Counselor.
Empire's End by David Dunwoody Empire's End by David Dunwoody April 08, 2011 $4.99 80393 words Sample 10%
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Author of the zombie novels EMPIRE and EMPIRE'S END, the horror collections DARK ENTITIES and UNBOUND & OTHER TALES, and numerous other short stories.
Genesis of self-inquiry. by P.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju Genesis of self-inquiry. by P.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju Jan. 22, 2012 $4.99 40271 words Sample 20%
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Author is pediatrician from Andhra Pradesh,India,born on 12th December 1950.He is working on the subject of self-inquiry for the past 30 years under the living Presence and guidance of Ramana Maharshi which he discovered 30 years ago in Ramanasramam.He is a frequent visitor to Ramanasramam and out of greatfulness to Bhagawan he wrote many books analyzing philosophy and this book is one of them.His other works include "The Art of self-enquiry,Alpha and Omega of self-inquiry,The essence of self-inquiry part 1 & 2, Insights in self-inquiry Part 1 & 2,Theory of self-inquiry,The Practice of self-inquiry,The theory and Practice of self-inquiry,The comprehensive book on self-inquiry,he commented on Upadesa saram,Akshara Mana Malai of Ramana Maharshi and all are his products of his own experience.He wrote many books on Bhagawan in Telugu which include "Nenevadanu? which is a commentary of him on "who am i" in Telugu and his recent book in Telugu is Atma Vicharana Ati Sulabham mainly deals with the practical aspect of self-inquiry and he explains in it why self-inquiry is a direct and easy way for realizing the Self.