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The Money was His by Wendy Brumback The Money was His by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 547 words Sample 50%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I write in several different genres and am working to complete a novel and making plans to start another. I received my BA in Crative Writing in May 2011. In my spare time I enjoy reading, studying my religon, crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and entering clothing designs for their contests at Chicstar.com.
RD-971 by Brandon Shaw RD-971 by Brandon Shaw Nov. 16, 2009 You set the price! 35541 words Sample 5%
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Grew up in California, have written short shorties mostly until a few years ago. Started writing books because it is something I enjoy doing. Have AS degree, BS in social science, enjoy playing tennis, computers, and traveling.
Driti's Adventures in Wonderland by Driti's Adventures in Wonderland by rohitgreddy Oct. 29, 2010 You set the price! 26487 words Sample 30%
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Hero of Ranora: free preview by Andrew Mitton Hero of Ranora: free preview by Andrew Mitton May 02, 2012 Free! 5246 words Sample 30%
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UNTRUSSED... A-Framed series Book #1 by Don Ehrhardt UNTRUSSED... A-Framed series Book #1 by Don Ehrhardt Feb. 24, 2010 You set the price! 99579 words Sample 100%
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Elias in Maryland by Patient D____ Elias in Maryland by Patient D____ Aug. 02, 2011 You set the price! 56778 words Sample 7%
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A Week In New York by BP Black A Week In New York by BP Black March 08, 2012 You set the price! 3466 words Sample 20%
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Model. Agricultural Economist. Author. Gardner. Surfer. Georgist.
Audible Cities by Puran Lucas Perez Audible Cities by Puran Lucas Perez Jan. 04, 2012 You set the price! 17334 words Sample 20%
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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.
Sagan by Patrik Blomqvist Sagan by Patrik Blomqvist Aug. 26, 2010 You set the price! 37465 words Sample 30%
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SEEKING SINAI by barry pollack SEEKING SINAI by barry pollack April 12, 2012 You set the price! 77179 words Sample 20%
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Barry Pollack’s life has been a merry-go-round where he continues to try to catch that brass ring that defines him as a writer. After graduating from Penn State, he went on to get a master’s degree in film from Stanford University. Among his work there was a documentary called Some of My Best Friends Are Bottomless Dancers. That lascivious title and a few film festival prizes led to Pollack being accepted as one of the first writing-directing fellows at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. His opportunity to become a professional “paid” writer came after he spent a summer traveling with carnie folk, researching another documentary. That summer, he came to know nearly every “freak” in the United States - the fat lady, the pin cushion man, midgets and giants. As a result, he had the perfect background for Roger Corman to hire him as the casting director for a movie called Freaks. That picture was never made but after showing the Cormans some of his writing, Pollack was hired to write the remake of John Huston’s Asphalt Jungle and turn it into a “black” film. That was how Barry Pollack became the white “black exploitation” writer-director of the MGM’s 1972 feature film Cool Breeze. That picture did relatively well at the box office but his next endeavor, the film This is a Hijack, he ignobly claims as being one the top ten worst pictures in the history of cinema. Pollack says, “As the cliché goes, I couldn’t get arrested after that as a director.” After mulling over his options in the film business, he made a drastic career change. He went to medical school and became a doctor, graduating from the University of Oklahoma Medical School in 1980. Pollack began writing again during his residency in emergency medicine at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center. Since then, he has written several prime time television dramas; magazine short stories; ten years of columns for the Scripps-Howard Ventura County STAR newspapers; and in December 2009 his debut novel, the science fiction thriller FORTY-EIGHT X: The Lemuria Project, was published by Medallion Press. SEEKING SINAI is Pollack’s second novel, a fictional tale weaving Jewish philosophy, history, and Middle East intrigue. Barry Pollack’s literary merry-go-round continues.
Sixteen: Neon Knight by Chris Gilbreath Sixteen: Neon Knight by Chris Gilbreath April 07, 2012 Free! 12924 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.
Theta Resurrection - Part 1 by Phillip Dunham Theta Resurrection - Part 1 by Phillip Dunham April 23, 2009 You set the price! 20867 words Sample 50%
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I have been an avid reader since the day I learned to read. It is rare that I find a story that I can put down easily. I have had over the years many stories that have cropped up in my head, and I have finally decided to put them to pixel. I hope you enjoy! P.S. If you have the chance to review my book and sign up for my blog, you will recieve a coupon for part two! All you have to do is ask!
Betrayal by Michael Wolfam Betrayal by Michael Wolfam Jan. 17, 2011 You set the price! 90437 words Sample 20%
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Michael Wolfam is the pen name used by Michael and Kenny, two brothers who are always up to something; from building an electric car to starting a non-profit renewable energy company. Thanks for checking out Betrayal, our first novel. All proceeds from Betrayal will be used to fund our newest project, the ApocalypsEV. Check it out at www.apocalypsev.com
My Picks on Smashwords by Mark Goodwin My Picks on Smashwords by Mark Goodwin Oct. 10, 2011 Free! 1019 words Sample 20%
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Hey Man .... I'm 60 Years old now with the body of one but the mind of a 22 year old. I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will find me a bit off-the-wall. Now that I have turned 60, I am embarking on a new phase of my life and that is writing short stories. I also write on Squidoo as Zut Moon and my material there is mostly quizzes or poking fun at Americans If you would like to be a member of my Facebook group Short Story Shack (which is for both readers and writers) contact me. The only restriction is no erotica or porn writers. You are also invited to my FB Fan Page .... Moonfish
The Bluffington Four by Ray Swirsky The Bluffington Four by Ray Swirsky Oct. 23, 2011 Free! 122175 words Sample 50%
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Born in 1960 in the small town of Kimberley in British Columbia, Ray has always been a great fan and participant in the field of the arts. After moving to Calgary in the early eighties to attend technical college, Ray began to indulge in many fields of the arts from painting, photography and writing. Ray never began his writing career until he was in his early forties and has since authored a number of books; His first book, The Bluffington Four is already available at amazon.com and numerous other online retailers all over the world. The Cabinet (A wolf's Tale) is a short, written in simple prose. Some may enjoy this short read, some may not, as the writing style is meant to be awkward and sometimes simple. Just released this February 2012 is Ray's first murder mystery novel, Extreme Malice. If you could create the perfect murder and get away with it, would you? A young university student is charged with murder. His guitar string is wrapped around her neck. His shoe prints are left at the scene. Her earrings found under his bed. Her husband hundreds of miles away. But what really happened...? Ray is working on two more novels. The first is about a disfunctional family struggling with the fallout after both parents suddenly pass away and a fight over the assets ensues, eventually uncovering the possibility that one of the deaths was no accident. Release date fall 2012. The second novel also due to be released in the fall of 2012 covers the circumstances of two young boys who savagely murder their parents. The boys plead gulity to what they've done but will not reveal why. The two soon escape the detention centre and the hunt is on for the two as they seek shelter and cover in the forests along the Rocky Mountains as they fight their way back to their home in Bluffington where the murders took occurred. What really happened in that house and why were the boys so determined to go back to that house at all costs? If reading fiction novels with a bit of sci fi, mystery, and romance appeals to you, then I hope you take the opportunity to enjoy The Bluffington Four. If it's detective murder stories, then Extreme Malice is a much faster paced novel but still a warning for some content may be disturbing to some readers. I am also sure Ray would love to hear any feedback that you would care to offer.
The Secret of the Breakers by Macy Reynolds The Secret of the Breakers by Macy Reynolds March 16, 2012 Free! 1229 words Sample 30%
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My name is Macy. I write many stories about a lot of things. I hope someday I can write a novel, and even get published. Thank you for checking out my stories!
Gun Manifesto by David Majlak Gun Manifesto by David Majlak July 30, 2011 You set the price! 2243 words Sample 20%
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Before you begin, if you've purchased any of my works, thank you so, so much. I really hope you enjoy the creativity and effort i've (tried to) put into making it the best that I can as food for the soul and the mind as a sort of escape. I sincerely appreciate your patronage, whether it's worth anything or if it was free, all the same. I enjoy putting custom computers together, video games, my mom, my wife, my dog, and learning useful information. I'm very good with accomplishing tasks despite not having the proper tools for the job. I do not like bees, spiders touching me, poison ivy, hearing Congress making illogical decisions, when my wife yells at me, when my mom yells at me, when my dog pees inside on the carpet, or when my computer crashes on me. I have a great sense of humor, a fine amount of wit, and use sarcasm very well. I also despise reality TV shows because my wife dominates the TV with them. I am friendly, understanding, and quite hospitable. I've never been in a fistfight, an accident, or on a plane. I'm also an expecting father. I'm also an expecting father a hair away from poverty. If I wasn't, I would most likely have a physical copy of my own books :) I wish I had the money to perform beneficial works to society for nothing in return, I wish I could paint and read and study and meditate all day, and I wish I could share the more important aspects of life with everyone.
The Curse Of The Goddess by Ratan Lal Basu The Curse Of The Goddess by Ratan Lal Basu Aug. 25, 2011 Free! 40573 words Sample 20%
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Little Momo by Harv Sterriker Little Momo by Harv Sterriker Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 425 words Sample 20%
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Harv Sterriker taught school in Minnesota, Michigan,and in Kentucky for many years.He's retired now and lives in Flordia near canals and alligators,(not getting too close to them). He spends his time writing about,watching,and observing nature and wildlife.
I Vagabondi by Dominic Licorish I Vagabondi by Dominic Licorish May 15, 2012 You set the price! 10635 words Sample 15%
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Dominic was born in Toronto, Canada and began writing when he was 12 years old. He never thought he would want make a career of it until he was 16 and realized computer programming was maddeningly boring. So, he channeled his energies into learning how to write well, and has been constantly practicing as much as he can. Dominic names (some of) his favourite writers to be Neil Gaiman, Orson Scott Card, Warren Ellis, and Alan Moore. He loves video games, movies, and Star Wars. Dominic currently lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Tomb by B.A. Savage Tomb by B.A. Savage Jan. 24, 2012 Free! 21121 words Sample 20%
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I plan on writing 30+ books, but I need help from you, the readers. Motivation is a tool that I lack. Creativity is a resource where "my cup" runneth over. So, please, if you have anything positive to say, polite criticism to give, or you simply want to say hi, feel free to. And remember, a review can be a detailed essay or a simple "I loved it". So far, there are a total of six books completed. The other four will be added to this site, if you show me some love! I have created a Marvel like universe. I love the X-men, yet didn't want to create a world that is too open ended and simply explained by a 'mutant' gene. My characters are more works of human curiosity and human stupidity with a twist of twilight zone humor. Thank you for reading this, reading my works, and I'm out like last night's bathwater!
Man Hunter by J. R. Nova Man Hunter by J. R. Nova Feb. 10, 2012 You set the price! 2722 words Sample 35%
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J. R. Nova is an author of fantasy. A born storyteller, he enlivens readers with the fantastic, entertaining with each new twist and turn of the page. Writing is more than just his passion; it is his way to understand the themes of life.
Ancient Future by Jason Watson Ancient Future by Jason Watson Feb. 10, 2010 You set the price! 7754 words Sample 50%
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My name is Jason Watson, I hail from the sleepy little shire of Palmerston North in New Zealand. I must ask you this, the greatest questions of our time: Is the pen indeed mightier than the sword; or is it just another form of the sword? (Which begs the question; Because you can't have the word "sword" without "words"; Does that make writing a Yiddish conspiracy?) Join with me as I delve into this, the meaninglessness of belly-button fluff and the other great mysteries of our time!
Thunder Clan #1: Story of Starkit by megan deitterick Thunder Clan #1: Story of Starkit by megan deitterick Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 15907 words Sample 15%
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Hi! I am 11 years old (almost) and have always wanted to be an author and am exicted to have published my first book with Smashwords. Hope you like it and will look for more books by me in the future! Thanks!
Osin Fisher by brabim karki Osin Fisher by brabim karki Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 12157 words Sample 100%
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Shadow by B.A. Savage Shadow by B.A. Savage Jan. 24, 2012 Free! 15827 words Sample 20%
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I plan on writing 30+ books, but I need help from you, the readers. Motivation is a tool that I lack. Creativity is a resource where "my cup" runneth over. So, please, if you have anything positive to say, polite criticism to give, or you simply want to say hi, feel free to. And remember, a review can be a detailed essay or a simple "I loved it". So far, there are a total of six books completed. The other four will be added to this site, if you show me some love! I have created a Marvel like universe. I love the X-men, yet didn't want to create a world that is too open ended and simply explained by a 'mutant' gene. My characters are more works of human curiosity and human stupidity with a twist of twilight zone humor. Thank you for reading this, reading my works, and I'm out like last night's bathwater!
My Turn-ons Include Napalm by Chris Dodson My Turn-ons Include Napalm by Chris Dodson April 09, 2012 Free! 4212 words Sample 20%
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I was born and reared in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and moved to Omaha, NE in 2005. I was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease when I was seven. This visual impairment caused my central vision to deteriorate and I have been living with only seeing a small part of the world ever since. This lack of perception allowed my imagination to wander, and I have been telling myself stories and crafting new adventures in my head ever since. My hobbies include watching the Texas Rangers baseball team, enjoying Japanese animation, podcasting, playing role playing video games, reading fiction of all time periods, and watching historical documentaries. When I write, read, or watch media I like to analyze the stories from all angles and see the hidden special details that others might miss. When finishing a novel I often wonder what far reaching consequences would follow the characters for the rest of their lives. My first novel was an attempt to show how my original story idea would be felt by generations to come and how the decisions of one day could echo down the ages. I always want to know how happily the ever after turns out to be.
Behind The Nazi Line by Caleb Donaldson Behind The Nazi Line by Caleb Donaldson April 01, 2012 Free! 1188 words Sample 10%
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The Future History of Travel by Tim Gingrich The Future History of Travel by Tim Gingrich Jan. 26, 2012 You set the price! 25342 words Sample 20%
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Check out my blog, timbucktoo.net, to find out more.
Judas the Apostle by Geo Lally Judas the Apostle by Geo Lally April 14, 2010 You set the price! 27336 words Sample 30%
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Aloha Mannequins by Raymund Hensley Aloha Mannequins by Raymund Hensley April 10, 2011 Free! 38356 words Sample 15%
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Raymund Hensley is the author of "Filipino Vampire" and "Transdolphin". He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook to get updates on future books. http://twitter.com/RaymundHensley http://raymundhensley.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/BossHospital
Casino Bangkok by Graham Alder Casino Bangkok by Graham Alder Dec. 10, 2011 You set the price! 91256 words Sample 15%
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I live in South East London with my wife, Celsa and two children, Michael & George. I used to life in Thailand and worked as a teacher at Durkitpundit University for three years. I now drive a train in and out of London. This is my first book and has taken me two years to complete.
Lillyans by Oliver Letz Lillyans by Oliver Letz Feb. 02, 2012 You set the price! 93398 words Sample 30%
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Oliver Letz is and artist and original thinker who has exercised his talents in the entertainment and high-tech industries all his life.
Conquer the Castle - A Legend of Oescienne Short Story by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson Conquer the Castle - A Legend of Oescienne Short Story by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson March 14, 2012 Free! 10969 words Sample 20%
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Jenna Elizabeth Johnson grew up and still resides on the Central Coast of California, the place that has become the inspiration for the setting for many of her books. Miss Johnson has a degree in Art Practice with an emphasis in Celtic Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She now draws much of her insight from the myths and legends of ancient Ireland to help set the theme for her books. Besides writing and drawing, Miss Johnson enjoys reading, gardening, camping and hiking. In her free time she also practices the art of long sword combat and traditional archery.
Legend of the Stone: City of Hamlets by Wade C. Long Legend of the Stone: City of Hamlets by Wade C. Long Sep. 11, 2010 Free! 28532 words Sample 25%
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Wade C. Long is a novelist, a poet, and a songwriter currently residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, his first published work was an essay in a school magazine at age 7. A supporter of several social justice causes, Wade is most passionate about fighting illiteracy. His future projects include THE METHODICAL WAYS OF EDWIN C. GWYNN, A Story About A Dream Chaser & the follow up to LEGEND OF THE STONE: City of Hamlets, LEGEND OF THE STONE: The Unity Chain.
The Crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy: Book I) by N. Gemini Sasson The Crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy: Book I) by N. Gemini Sasson Aug. 20, 2010 $0.99 85691 words Sample 20%
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N. Gemini Sasson holds a Master of Science in Biology from Wright State University where she ran cross country on athletic scholarship. She has worked as an aquatic toxicologist, an environmental engineer, a teacher and a track and cross country coach. A longtime breeder of Australian Shepherds, her articles on bobtail genetics have been translated into seven languages. Her non-fiction articles have appeared in The Aussie Times, The Australian Shepherd Annual, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, and History magazine. She lives in rural Ohio with her husband, two nearly grown children and an ever-changing number of sheep and dogs.
The penguin - Animal Tales by Phareal Gostfelt The penguin - Animal Tales by Phareal Gostfelt Dec. 17, 2011 $0.99 1770 words Sample 10%
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My Favorite Place in The World by Brad Chambers My Favorite Place in The World by Brad Chambers Jan. 21, 2012 $0.99 1839 words Sample 20%
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I grew up reading almost every book in my school library and have continued to read to this day. Some of my favourite authors are Asimov, Louis L amour, Robert Jordan, and Frank Herbert. I started writing as a hobby and it has turned into my favourite past time. I hope to have many years of writing ahead of me and lots of books published as ebooks.
Millie and the Bushranger by Raymond Boyd Dunn Millie and the Bushranger by Raymond Boyd Dunn March 24, 2012 $0.99 15644 words Sample 40%
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Born in Monto,Queensland.Secondary education at Rockhampton Boys' Grammar School. Began working life as a Bank Officer in The Queensland National Bank.Since then has been Grocer, Milkman,Butcher, Supermarket Chain owner, Farmer, Printer and after retiring-Author. Main work being the Pearson/Rickards Trilogy of Palmer Gold, Budgere (pronounced as in Budgerigar, but without the '-gar'and since re-published as 'An Australian RANCH'} and Beyond Budgere (Since re-published as 'Carly and Sam...Will and Effie') Now enjoying the sunshine on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Desiccant 015: The Adventures of Stupendousguy by Kevin R. Bridges Desiccant 015: The Adventures of Stupendousguy by Kevin R. Bridges May 22, 2012 $0.99 2581 words Sample 20%
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I live in the Pacific Northwest with my fiance, a small army of children, and a large army of awkward dogs. My favorite novels are Contact by Carl Sagan and the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. My favorite food is breakfast sausage, and, now that you think of it, yours is, too.
Island Unknown by Gary Henicke Island Unknown by Gary Henicke May 24, 2012 $0.99 17093 words Sample 15%
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I specialize in writing realistic fiction; both historical and contemporary. I am blessed to have an overdeveloped imagination! I often get my ideas for stories from dreams. I just uploaded my latest story, Island Unknown. Its great little adventure story that would also make a great movie. Any audience would appreciate it and there is nothing offensive in the story. I am doing the final editing of the sequel, The Mystery of the Golden Pocket Watch, and should have it available for download by June 2012. I also plan on adding a collection of short stories this summer.
Honor by Matt Yocum Honor by Matt Yocum Jan. 13, 2012 $0.99 75713 words Sample 15%
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Matt Yocum's writing covers the literary map, from technical engineering articles to literary fiction. In addition to his science fiction novel, The Calling, he has a conspiracy thriller titled HONOR set at his alma mater, the U.S. Air Force Academy, both available electronically. Matt is also a writer for Marvel Comics and has written stories including the Avengers, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America. His independent comics are showcased at www.ComicCritique.com. Born in Kentucky in 1971, Matt currently serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command at Ft. Bragg, NC. You can learn more about Matt and his writing and military background at www.MattYocum.com.
Family Gods by DeAnna Knippling Family Gods by DeAnna Knippling July 06, 2011 $0.99 3787 words Sample 20%
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Every summer as kids, we would host one group of cousins or another and jump off hay bales, create mazes by crawling the patterns through the tall grass, and steal green apples out of the garden. We also branded calves, killed chickens, and stole steak knives to threaten skunks with. But that's growing up on a farm for you. Now I write fantasy, science fiction, and horror--and most of it comes from the worlds that I created as a farm kid, one way or another. My first novel, Choose Your Doom: Zombie Apocalypse, was published by Doom Press in 2010 and can be purchased through Meta Geek. "This is how I like my zombies: fast and funny. Choose this book, and you won't be choosing your doom. You'll be choosing hours of gooey, gory hilarity." - Steve Hockensmith, New York Times best-selling author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls My short story, “The End of the World,” about fairies on the Great Plains, received an honorable mention in Ellen Datlow’s Best Horror of the Year, Vol. 3. I also write murder-mystery party games for Freeform Games in the UK. See my website and blog at deannaknippling.com.
Recovery of Agent M by Jeff Ivanov Recovery of Agent M by Jeff Ivanov April 29, 2012 $0.99 16081 words Sample 15%
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End of Forever by Leroy Dumont End of Forever by Leroy Dumont Feb. 04, 2010 $0.99 27830 words Sample 20%
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Leroy Dumont (aka Anthony Dias Souza) was born in 1935 at Ahualoa, Hamakua, Hawaii. He attended Saint Patrick's School, Kaimuki, Oahu, Hawaii and graduated Saint Louis College, Kaimuki, Oahu, Hawaii (now called Chaminade College). He also attended Yale University Institute of Far Eastern Studies courtesy of the United States Government and served in U.S. intelligence service in the Pacific/Far East theater for three years. Upon returning stateside, he further pursued his education in southern California majoring in psychology and law. He further served as special liaison for Los Angeles area congressman and as area coordinator for the mayor of Los Angeles. During this period, he was the editor and publisher of The Harbor Alternative - a Los Angeles Harbor region bi-monthly community newspaper and a partner in a public relations firm, primarily geared to political campaigns but also organized and staged rock concerts in the region including the calamitous California Music Faire. Now retired, he resides in Santa Cruz, California and devotes his time to research, writing, and his grandchildren. His hobbies extend into several fields of endeavors, primarily Ancient Middle Eastern History, Archaeology, Geophysics and Quantum Physics.
The Great Belzoni and the Gait of Anubis by W.D. Gagliani The Great Belzoni and the Gait of Anubis by W.D. Gagliani July 10, 2010 $0.99 9955 words Sample 15%
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W. D. Gagliani’s Wolf’s Trap was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award in 2004. His novels Wolf's Gambit, Wolf's Bluff and the upcoming Wolf's Edge (2011) also feature Homicide Detective Nick Lupo. He is the author of numerous short stories published in anthologies such as Robert Bloch’s Psychos, Dark Passions: Hot Blood 13 (with David Benton), Wicked Karnival Halloween Horror, Small Bites, The Midnighters Club, and More Monsters From Memphis, among others. "The Great Belzoni and the Gait of Anubis," also a werewolf tale of sorts, is available through Amazon.com. His stories have appeared in e-zines such as Dead Lines, Wicked Karnival, Horrorfind, and The Grimoire. His book reviews are published regularly in Cemetery Dance, the Bram Stoker Award–winning Web site Chiaroscuro (www.chizine.com), the Web site HorrorWorld, and others, and his nonfiction has been in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, BookPage, BookLovers, The Scream Factory, Horror Magazine, Science Fiction Chronicle, and various others. When not writing, reading, or reviewing books, he listens to old and new progressive rock, plays with vintage synthesizers and his Theremin, and collects interesting weaponry. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA), the International Thriller Writers (ITW), and the Authors Guild. MYSTERIES & MAYHEM is a collection of stories, published and new, written with David Benton. MOOD ELEVATOR is one of those, previously published in HOT BLOOD 13.
Shunned #1 The Metal Veil And Weeping Sword Named Tear (fantasy dragon heart series) by Kristie Lynn Higgins Shunned #1 The Metal Veil And Weeping Sword Named Tear (fantasy dragon heart series) by Kristie Lynn Higgins Aug. 20, 2010 $0.99 9742 words Sample 14%
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Coat Hanger Katie & Friends: The Blackout by Erik Martin Coat Hanger Katie & Friends: The Blackout by Erik Martin Nov. 07, 2010 $0.99 3044 words Sample 50%
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Erik Martin is a native Clevelander who currently lives in Southern California. He's worked in social work, law enforcement, and even spent a few months delivering singing telegrams in the 80's. In 2005, he left Cleveland for North Carolina. And in 2010, he moved to sunny San Diego. Erik has recently released his first e-novel, Dexter of Pozzelby. Besides self published shorts of various genres on Smashwords and Kindle, he has also been published in Frontier Tales online magazine and 'A Year in Ink' anthology volume 4.
Swirland by Rigel Ailur Swirland by Rigel Ailur Nov. 25, 2010 $0.99 1547 words Sample 30%
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