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Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese March 20, 2009 You set the price! 3776 words Sample 25%
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I write technical training for programmers and network professionals. I am also a fiction writer. My husband and I have published two collections of short stories: Mind of a Mad Man (www.mindofamadman.me) and Bones of the Woods (www.bonesofthewoods.com). We also have a podcast called Shadow Realms at http://www.cyberears.com/index.php/Show/audio/5500
Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 10140 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Fulton Avenue - Growing Up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970's by JP Myers Fulton Avenue - Growing Up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970's by JP Myers Sep. 30, 2011 You set the price! 52669 words Sample 20%
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JP is 48 and married and lives in Diamond Bar, CA. Photos intended for the book can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/pUCTHi
Colliery Kids by Arthur Williams Colliery Kids by Arthur Williams May 02, 2012 You set the price! 46098 words Sample 20%
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I'm 63 years of age Retired live in Bedlington but was born in a Small mining village called Pegswood in Northumberland. Near Ashington were Jackie Millburn was born and of course The Charlton Brothers Jacky and Bobby. Left School at 15 had various jobs through my working live I like DIY , Drawing, Painting in oils, Photography. Married but no children I've got plenty niece's and nephews To spoil though!
In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam Oct. 24, 2011 You set the price! 31497 words Sample 30%
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From Kansas Farm Boy to Moderator A Short History of the Life of Rev. William Francis Keesecker by Mary Jane Baird From Kansas Farm Boy to Moderator A Short History of the Life of Rev. William Francis Keesecker by Mary Jane Baird Aug. 18, 2010 Free! 2313 words Sample 100%
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I just celebrated my 90th birthday, and I am attempting to provide some details of my family's history for our grandchildren, great grandchildren, and future generations.
Jedi To Jesus: The Making of a Christian Filmmaker by Cory Parella Jedi To Jesus: The Making of a Christian Filmmaker by Cory Parella Jan. 15, 2012 You set the price! 29262 words Sample 25%
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Born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1973, Cory was inspired by the career or George Lucas and distracted by the folk tale of the 1992 film "El Mariachi". After a 15 year effort, he completed the film "Witness Protection" starring the late Wayman Tisdale. He began consulting with Beverlee Dean Management and Frank Rossi Studios resulting in screenplay development deals. His other novels are Justin Time, The Faithful (in progress), Witness Protection (in progress), Boys of Summer (in progress), Study Hard (in progress) and Friends In Heat (in progress). Cory Parella has a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. He is married with three kids. He owns Miracle Pictures Studios Properties in Denver, CO, a development and production company for Biblical film and media. Cory is available for book signings and charity screenings of his films. Contact email: cparella@miraclepics.com
ENIGMA: St Francis of Assisi by Chris Park ENIGMA: St Francis of Assisi by Chris Park May 01, 2012 Free! 51524 words Sample 20%
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I am a retired academic with more than 30 years experience in university teaching, research and senior management in the UK. These days I enjoy spending time reading, writing, walking and travelling, but not all at the same time!
The Last Day I Was Me, 1rst Rendition of My Brain Injury by Lori Finnila The Last Day I Was Me, 1rst Rendition of My Brain Injury by Lori Finnila June 30, 2010 Free! 13865 words Sample 100%
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Lori Finnila was an inspiring model/actress taken down by hate and zealous. Being injured she had to go back home to it all where she was abused as a child. After going through domestic violence for 15 years, being stalked, drugged, possibly poisoned, and beaten down to a permanent brain injury she is now an aspiring singer and writer/publisher of three books and a non-profit magazine Women Empowerment Magazine and created Women Empowerment Radio Show at Blog Talk Radio to help other victims. She is the news editor for OurTown in Eugene, OR. Show schedule, personal interviews, and biography are at her website: http://www.lorifinnila.webs.com and her biography and personal interview schedule is also at http://www.myspace.com/lorifinnila Lori Finnila currently resides in Oregon and has three published books "My Brain Injury," "Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr.," and “The Virtuous Woman.” She is aspiring to have her work produced for movies and to partake in the production of these and eventually open a Women Production House.
The Heart of a single person by Quentin de Graaf The Heart of a single person by Quentin de Graaf April 24, 2012 You set the price! 2320 words Sample 10%
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I was born in Belgium and moved to England when I was 7. I moved out of home when I was 15 and lived on the streets for awhile. I have self published 3 book and working on 2 more.
My First Ninety Years by Mary Jane Baird My First Ninety Years by Mary Jane Baird Aug. 22, 2010 Free! 3339 words Sample 100%
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I just celebrated my 90th birthday, and I am attempting to provide some details of my family's history for our grandchildren, great grandchildren, and future generations.
My Brain Injury 2nd Edition by Lori Finnila My Brain Injury 2nd Edition by Lori Finnila July 31, 2011 Free! 13433 words Sample 100%
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Lori Finnila was an inspiring model/actress taken down by hate and zealous. Being injured she had to go back home to it all where she was abused as a child. After going through domestic violence for 15 years, being stalked, drugged, possibly poisoned, and beaten down to a permanent brain injury she is now an aspiring singer and writer/publisher of three books and a non-profit magazine Women Empowerment Magazine and created Women Empowerment Radio Show at Blog Talk Radio to help other victims. She is the news editor for OurTown in Eugene, OR. Show schedule, personal interviews, and biography are at her website: http://www.lorifinnila.webs.com and her biography and personal interview schedule is also at http://www.myspace.com/lorifinnila Lori Finnila currently resides in Oregon and has three published books "My Brain Injury," "Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr.," and “The Virtuous Woman.” She is aspiring to have her work produced for movies and to partake in the production of these and eventually open a Women Production House.
Blessed Lucy of Narni by Saints.SQPN.com Blessed Lucy of Narni by Saints.SQPN.com June 24, 2010 Free! 7077 words Sample 50%
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A Giant And The Mile Of Steel by Francesco Lolli A Giant And The Mile Of Steel by Francesco Lolli Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 2136 words Sample 20%
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I am a Neurologist from Florence, Italy. I write some personal memories of general interest. The english is not my first language, but I try to cope and comunicate.
The Invincible Alice by Alice L. Luckhardt The Invincible Alice by Alice L. Luckhardt Dec. 05, 2009 You set the price! 28562 words Sample 50%
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A native of Florida, graduate of FSU and 7th grade social studies teacher for 18 years. I have been a freelance historical and genealogical researcher and writer since 1998. A member of International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. In April 2010, I was awarded 3rd place in the nation for an outstanding genealogical magazine article published in 2009 (sponsored by ISFHWE).
Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the Memory of JFK, Jr. by Lori Finnila Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the Memory of JFK, Jr. by Lori Finnila Aug. 14, 2010 Free! 69589 words Sample 100%
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Lori Finnila was an inspiring model/actress taken down by hate and zealous. Being injured she had to go back home to it all where she was abused as a child. After going through domestic violence for 15 years, being stalked, drugged, possibly poisoned, and beaten down to a permanent brain injury she is now an aspiring singer and writer/publisher of three books and a non-profit magazine Women Empowerment Magazine and created Women Empowerment Radio Show at Blog Talk Radio to help other victims. She is the news editor for OurTown in Eugene, OR. Show schedule, personal interviews, and biography are at her website: http://www.lorifinnila.webs.com and her biography and personal interview schedule is also at http://www.myspace.com/lorifinnila Lori Finnila currently resides in Oregon and has three published books "My Brain Injury," "Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr.," and “The Virtuous Woman.” She is aspiring to have her work produced for movies and to partake in the production of these and eventually open a Women Production House.
Faith and Courage in a Time of Trouble by Paul Pruitt Faith and Courage in a Time of Trouble by Paul Pruitt Oct. 17, 2010 You set the price! 23577 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in Delaware and Western NY. I spent 120 years in Philadelphia area now live in the DC area. I have an education in plant Biology but now work in computers. I have several computer certifications mostly as entry level help desk kind of thing. I run a small business involved in data recovery, particularly corrupt MS Office file recovery. I am now writing my own applications. I have self published several books on Cafepress, Lulu, and Amazon CreateSpace. They are my mother's, my great-grandmother's, my aunt's and several children's books ghost written for me by Chuck Baker from Saskatchewan, based on story ideas I submitted to him.
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Princeton negli Stati Uniti d'America.
Prisoner #12973 Thoughts and Reflections from Prison by George Martorano by George Martorano Prisoner #12973 Thoughts and Reflections from Prison by George Martorano by George Martorano Oct. 22, 2011 You set the price! 7531 words Sample 20%
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The United States of America's Longest Prison Sentence, Life Sentence for First Time Non Violent Offense without possibility of parole and America's Most prolific prison writer George Martorano Needs Your Help. You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. -Clarence Darrow
FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER by Gusdavis Aughtry FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER by Gusdavis Aughtry June 06, 2009 Free! 849 words Sample 100%
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Gusdavis Aughtry is a pseutonym for Jerry Autry. I started writing under pseutonyms when I was in the Army. Some people have a garage full of tools or golf but I write. Having had a long career in the military, I draw on that for articles, essays, stories. Presently, I am doing a memoir of my four brothers and our growing up on a tobacco farm in North Carolina.
Gorgeous Synchronicity: A book about the interconnectedness of human lives by Joe Guse Gorgeous Synchronicity: A book about the interconnectedness of human lives by Joe Guse May 19, 2010 You set the price! 20486 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Collectively Yours - Tales from the Borderline by david merron Collectively Yours - Tales from the Borderline by david merron May 14, 2012 You set the price! 78934 words Sample 15%
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David Merron was born in London and educated at Grammar School. Following National Service, he dropped medical school and went out to a young border kibbutz in Israel where he lived for some years, including periods as general secretary and farm manager. He remarried and returned to England, qualified professionally as a Construction Projects Manager and a member of the Chartered Institute. He has been writing for many years, has self-published three books and had articles published in various magazines. He holds an MSc in Palaeoanthropology and is currently working on articles for journals in the field. He has three children and lives in North London.
Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy April 06, 2012 Free! 698 words Sample 20%
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Ruth Kolman Brophy is an Austrian painter and writer living in the San Francisco Bay area.
Dominican Republic by erin hudson Dominican Republic by erin hudson Aug. 07, 2011 Free! 330 words Sample 2%
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My name is Erin Hudson and I love to write so I hope you enjoy my short stories and books!
In View of a Precipice by Niehl Anderson In View of a Precipice by Niehl Anderson April 18, 2012 You set the price! 119511 words Sample 20%
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The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 15749 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Sure, I Can Do That: a twentieth century american memoir by R. Wayne Morgan Sure, I Can Do That: a twentieth century american memoir by R. Wayne Morgan April 20, 2012 Free! 32101 words Sample 30%
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R. Wayne Morgan received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Education from Stanford University. He also earned a Master’s in Counseling from California State University. An educator for thirty-four years, he taught both secondary and college level courses in Health Education, Biology, Psychology and Counseling. The Author retired to Northern California where his interests include reading, writing and photography. He also enjoys annoying his tolerant family with bad jokes and puns.
About The Key and the Broken Wing by Jessabell Tales About The Key and the Broken Wing by Jessabell Tales Dec. 20, 2011 You set the price! 1233 words Sample 40%
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As an aspiring Author I have been writing short stories from the age of seven. Many of my teachers, friends and family have loved reading my work. Allot of the inspiration comes from the places I have seen and visited and life experience. For example visiting North wales, for a week or two , here and there, for 8 years trying out many activities or just walking along the sea front. My current book, The Key and the Broken Wing is based around two welsh resorts. The start of the story begins with the famous resort which hosts many trams, stunning Scenerey and a great pier of entertainment. Where as the second seaside place is islated, quiete and ideal for the characters like Jezzabell, Krome and Kimberley to evolve.
App Fail by Kenneth Mugi App Fail by Kenneth Mugi May 18, 2012 You set the price! 48279 words Sample 20%
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Kenneth Mugi is a twenty something global citizen who holds two passports, is married to a Japanese woman and has lived in five countries. He speaks poorly pronounced Japanese, sings terrible Karaoke and talks to himself. A pretend otaku of Japanese anime, Kenneth believes that Cowboy Bebop, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Cromartie High School are three of the greatest animated TV series ever created. He despises MMOPGs, thinks every game should be made by Tim Schafer and is still holding out for an excellent Command and Conquer sequel. A member of ‘Cynics Anonymous’ and an anti-corporatist, Kenneth can be found on the Internet at Twitter, Blogger and Facebook. You can also email him at: kenneth.mugi@gmail.com.
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.
Norman A Journey Through Time by Alex Askaroff Norman A Journey Through Time by Alex Askaroff Oct. 17, 2011 $0.99 37947 words Sample 25%
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“Born of a Russian/French father and Austrian/English mother, I grew up in 1960’s England and witnessed the birth of our modern age. One of six boys our house was always an explosion of noise. From this early experience I now cherish my quiet moments. My friends call me an introvert. Originally I went through the state schooling system but things changed dramatically. My parents were in the manufacturing of baby goods and after the Miners Strikes of the 1970’s caused the power across the country to be turned off early each night a massive baby-boom soon followed. The business flourished and I was suddenly bundled off to private school. One second I was almost invisible playing conkers in a class of 44 the next at boarding school learning Latin with 11 classmates. Quite a shock! My old headmaster at Ratton did not find out for a month that I had been moved! Later I studied engineering and eventually became a self-employed engineer and after many years a master craftsman running my own specialised business in sewing machinery, a trade that I have known since a child. I still live in my hometown of Eastbourne with my wife and kids. I carry on the trade that I grew up with around the rural Southeast corner of England collecting fascinating stories along the way.”
Rockbottom by Kipp Bedford Rockbottom by Kipp Bedford Sep. 28, 2011 $0.99 19496 words Sample 20%
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Born and raised in the south. I am not the typical stereotype guy that has a gun rack in this truck and a fishing boat parked in his front yard; I can't afford them yet. My college education provided me a career path that has allowed me to travel to nearly all 50 states. I use my background and travels to tell my stories the only way I know. Some call me a southern storyteller, others call me names I shouldn't speak of here.
New York Story: Saying Good-Bye to Ayn Rand, March 8, 1982 by SJ Driscoll New York Story: Saying Good-Bye to Ayn Rand, March 8, 1982 by SJ Driscoll Feb. 24, 2012 $0.99 2541 words Sample 30%
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SJ Driscoll lived in New York, Baltimore and San Jose before finding a home in Texas. Her work has appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine®, Asimov's Science Fiction®, Interzone, and other print and online publications. Look for her speculative fiction, crime and relationship short story anthologies, coming soon.
No stranger to the P45 - Volume One by Dan W.Griffin No stranger to the P45 - Volume One by Dan W.Griffin March 10, 2012 $0.99 105533 words Sample 15%
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If you have ever wondered what it would be like to crash a fairground ride, upset the Russian mob, humiliate yourself in front of two and a half million people, fall asleep on a push-bike, pole dance, be Santa Claus, be run out of town by more gangsters intent on snapping your legs like Twiglets, receive a VIP tour of The Whitehouse, forge an identity, be fired from the same job twice in as many days, make a movie with an Oscar-nominated Hollywood actress, have a crazed psycho break into your flat at 3am intent on causing you serious physical aggravation with a screwdriver, fleece a pensioner out of their hard-saved cash, be pursued by the paparazzi, simultaneously implode three companies, make weaponised plutonium or be normal...then you're no longer alone. Welcome to Danland.
Steal This Hero: An Abbie Hoffman Love Song In Two Verses, One Chorus and a Coda by Jack Preston King Steal This Hero: An Abbie Hoffman Love Song In Two Verses, One Chorus and a Coda by Jack Preston King March 17, 2010 $0.99 4443 words Sample 15%
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Jack Preston King lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, author Esra Free, their children, Jerrod and Merissa, and more stray and rescued animals than he cares most days to count – though, at the time of this writing, the herd includes eight dogs and well over a dozen cats, most of them black. "Missing Time and Other Stories" is his first short story collection. His book-length memoir "Autobiography of an Earthling: One Man's Spiritual Journey To Embracing His Humanity" is also available from New Paradigm Press, along with a variety of shorter works including "Warriors, Peacemakers and the Embarrassing Question of Love: A Peacenik's Memoir of the 1991 Gulf War," "Steal This Hero: An Abbie Hoffman Love Song In Two Verses, One Chorus and a Coda" and "The Weight That Isn't There: Anxiety and Finding the Courage to Be."
Empty Chairs by Stacey Danson Empty Chairs by Stacey Danson Jan. 21, 2011 $0.99 56165 words Sample 10%
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Stacey Danson lives alone by choice on the coast in north-eastern Australia. She loves her life. She values and treasures the people she allows close. She laughs often. She writes.
Stop Writing, Fool by Arthur A Perkins Stop Writing, Fool by Arthur A Perkins March 06, 2011 $0.99 4138 words Sample 30%
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Once upon a time, in a former life, I had a Literary Agent who is now world class. Around the same time, I was paid to write 3 plays for a well-known Theatre Director. In no time at all, my first novel was published. These succeeding events, spread over 2/3 years, were so disappointing that I then gave up writing for 20+ years. Now decrepit and bed-ridden, I am making a late comeback. If I can attract a few readers with this off-beat piece, I will proceed to upload a couple of full-size novels (equally off-beat). AAP
Ducks Can't Get Rabies by Marshall J. Pierce Ducks Can't Get Rabies by Marshall J. Pierce March 14, 2011 $0.99 3749 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in Vermont, although I was born in Ohio. The Ohio fact is Important if you are a Real Vermonter, which I am not. You have to be third generation, I believe, in order to attain that title. To everyone else in the world, I am from Vermont. Uninteresting Fact: Vermonters are the only people who use the term "Vermonter" But I digress. This collection of shorts represent a portion of the stories I have written about growing up. So there's a lot of Vermont in this book. Not the pretty leaf, gay marriage, Howard Dean, stone fence, Robert Frost version of Vermont.. Mind you, my version does not include marriage nor Howard Dean. Streaks of my tragic naivete aside, these stories are intended to be light and entertaining. The entire collection is available as an 18-story book called NO BULL (named after one of the shorts.) You can sample some of the stories for free. With any luck you'll be enticed to part with $3, buy the whole book, and I can quit working for The Man. ...actually, since I still have the day job and I am a manager I guess that technically makes ME the man, but I don't think of myself like that. Either way, please enjoy. And make contact. Feedback is greatly appreciated, positive and neg.
33 Days: Touring In A Van. Sleeping On Floors. Chasing A Dream by Bill See 33 Days: Touring In A Van. Sleeping On Floors. Chasing A Dream by Bill See March 19, 2011 $0.99 81739 words Sample 15%
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Bill See was the lead singer for critically acclaimed Los Angeles band Divine Weeks for the duration of the band’s lifespan from 1984-1992. Divine Weeks was signed to the Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn’s Down There label in 1987 and released their debut Through & Through that May before embarking on their first national tour that summer. The journals Bill kept on tour are the source of the majority of 33 Days. Divine Weeks released one more full length album on First Warning Records called Never Get Used To It released in September 1991. “When we left on that tour, we set out to have our own Kerouac ‘On The Road’ experience, and when I wrote 33 Days my motive was to write a book you’d go searching for after finishing ‘On The Road’. The book’s less about making it, and more about how crucial it is to seize your moment and the perils of sitting on your dreams. It’s about liberation, giving yourself the gift of opportunity and ultimately defining your own idea of success. It’s for anybody who ever stood at their crossroads with a dream screaming inside wondering whether to choose the road that goes off the map or fold up their tent and head back home.”
Nickels for the Plate by David Davis Nickels for the Plate by David Davis April 03, 2011 $0.99 3220 words Sample 5%
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David Davis, a former political cartoonist, is the author of many children's picture books,humorous shorts, and poems. You can find print copies of his children's books online at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. His ebooks are not available in hard copy at present.
In pursuit of women and money by Gordon Fischer In pursuit of women and money by Gordon Fischer April 08, 2011 $0.99 12952 words Sample 20%
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Gordon was born in New York in 1930. His curiosity about the world and its peoples has led him to 92 different countries at the last count and his appetite for travel is still undiminished. His stories hop from childhood memories to recent events and back again capturing the delightful and the duplicitous, the dangerous and decorous. The length of his life and the extent of his travel have made Gordon's real-life stories amazing and fascinating. His experiences are presented to the reader through self deprecating narrative giving tiny snap-shots of humanity in its many forms. That Gordon speaks seven different languages is a testament to his interest in people and their cultures. He has collected arts and artifacts along the way which are colorful, entertaining and amusing much as are his stories.
Chasing Aloha - A Skeptic's Hopeful Journey Through Cancer and the Great Recession by Jane Savary Chasing Aloha - A Skeptic's Hopeful Journey Through Cancer and the Great Recession by Jane Savary June 09, 2011 $0.99 62795 words Sample 50%
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Jane Savary grew up in Santa Barbara, CA before it was dubbed the American Riviera. Her awakening as an environmentalist and corporate skeptic began at age 12 with the blowout of a Union Oil offshore drilling rig, causing the 1969 oil spill in the Santa Barbara Channel. Jane received a B.S. degree in Conservation of Natural Resources from U.C. Berkeley at a time when there were few jobs in the environmental field. Thankfully she had her ninth grade typing skills to fall back on. Jane continued to view the world from an environmentalist’s perspective while working as a bookkeeper to support her small family. Spending time with her husband and son and being in the natural world were her priorities, her career an afterthought. In 2006 Jane was an average working Jill living paycheck to paycheck. She and her family dreamed of escaping the grind of Southern California life, selling their inherited home in the inflated housing market, and moving to Hawaii. On the verge of fulfilling that dream, Jane was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In overwhelm, the family still hoped to start a new life, but the long-term effects of chemotherapy sent Jane to recover on her couch in front of the television for two years. From that perspective she observed the 2008 election and financial meltdown, recovering just in time for the Great Recession and a miserable job market. Seeing the parade of self-proclaimed experts on the tube gave her the confidence to decide she too could become an expert and write a book. Despite physical, emotional, and financial upheaval, Jane and her family did move to Hawaii, and ultimately found a much happier, healthier life there. She has recounted their five year odyssey in her book “Chasing Aloha, A Skeptic’s Hopeful Journey Surviving Cancer and the Great Recession”.
INK...tattoed by an addict by Jihane Rodriguez INK...tattoed by an addict by Jihane Rodriguez Aug. 19, 2011 $0.99 29211 words Sample 10%
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British born Latina, moved to South America at a very young age only to return to England at age 20. Started my love affair with literature at age 14 writing poems, many of which have been published with/by independent editorials in Mexico and Spain. I write in both Spanish and English as i am fluent in both and currently learning Italian. Age 29, divorced, mother of one and studying Masters in Communications. Writing isn't a job, is a lifestyle.
From Start to Finish by Michael McCray From Start to Finish by Michael McCray Nov. 07, 2011 $0.99 2031 words Sample 15%
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Vanessa's Choice by Sonya Artis Vanessa's Choice by Sonya Artis Dec. 06, 2011 $0.99 25 words Sample 10%
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I’ve made so many mistakes in my lifetime I sometimes wonder why God keeps showing me favor. But time and time again, no matter what my transgression is, He keeps loving and keeping me. My name is Sonya Artis. I currently reside in Grandview Missouri with my youngest daughter. My first book ‘Vanessa’s Choice’ speaks on the pain of life from a reckless young adult woman’s view. My story is a true one, based on my life. Vanessa’s Choice outlines how the ability to make your own choices is not as easy as some think and for some of us, when you make your first major wrong choice, you easily spiral out of control and keep that action going when you don’t have people in your life that love you and want better for you. With Vanessa’s Choice you will walk with me through the immaturity of having premarital sex with different partners, and ending up pregnant for the second time, by a different man than my first pregnancy and dealing with abortion, adoption, partying, fighting and all around pain. My book is my testimony and it is about a part of my life that was haunting me. It depicts a crazy time when I thought I was cool, and doing nothing right. It’s crazy the things we do in our short lifetime here that we think are ‘cool’ or ‘in’ at the time. It’s not until we either are confronted by ‘right’ or end up in a situation where we have to explain ourselves that we regret those cool times. I’ve had more of those times than I can count. I thought it was ‘cool’ to start drinking at age 17. After all, I was on my own. I thought it was ‘cool’ to live with a guy that was not my husband at age 18 and have his child just three months before I left him. I thought it was cool to be one of the hottest hip hop dancers of my time….in my area. I thought it was cool to hang out with the drug dealers, and the boosters. I wished I could drink as much as my friends, or even like smoking weed so that I could do that with my ‘friends.’ Yeah, I thought all the things I did was fun. It wasn’t fun however to wake up in the mornings sick and throwing up in front of my child because I drank too much the night before. It wasn’t fun to wake up next to my boyfriend and not remember the night before. It wasn’t fun to have more fights than I can count and have charges pressed against me. It wasn’t fun to go to jail for shoplifting when I decided for the first time to do what my ‘friends’ were doing, and it definitely was not fun giving up my child for adoption because I was too into the other fun things to know how to handle a grown up situation correctly. My goal in life now is to share my testimony with others and try to prevent any lady or man- young or old from continuing to make mistake after mistake. God has given us the ability to make our own choices and because of that, we sometimes feel comfortable with doing the wrong thing. The problem is not God forgiving us….once we are saved, He always gives us our forever second chances. But once we firmly know right from wrong, and we still make the choice to choose the wrong route, we really start to feel the hurt of our wrongs not only from the people we are surrounded by that want us to do right and pray for us constantly to do right, but from our own conscience that screams at us from the pits of our stomachs that we knew not to do the wrong we just committed. To go from being a person that has no real caution in their life, doing pretty much what you want when you want, and having like minded friends, to becoming a true Christian is like going from walking aimlessly in the dark with obstacles all around you to having bright lights shining all around you at all times. I had to let go of so many things and people when I got saved; but oh, how it was worth it. I went from having friends that wanted to party 24/7 to my church family that just wanted to love me 24/7. I went from thinking all the fun I could have was in the streets to finding out, I could have more fun than I ever imagined being a Christian! I went from wanting to fight to wanting to love and I went from having gossiping trouble making friends to friends that pray for the gossiping trouble makers! The most important thing for me though was going from having friends that judged me for everything I did, to having a family that only wanted the best for me and truly did not care about what I did in my past! When Vanessa’s Choice first came out I was deeply embarrassed that my church family would find out I was not the person they all thought I was. Here I am a saved leader of my church writing about how I gave up my child for adoption. Writing about having a sexual relationship with a ‘boyfriend’ that apparently came before my child. How drinking, dancing and fighting were more important than working, going to worship and being a mother. I wrote the book to take some of the kinks out of my own heart, not knowing that my story would bring others to me. Never thinking that others have stories that although vary, are not too different from my own. Hearing how my story has helped others make tough decisions, and how it has prompted other Christians not be ashamed of their past but use their past experiences to help others has been simply AMAZING. I went from being embarrassed about my story to now looking forward to sharing it – if it will help just one more person turn to Jesus or help one more Christian want to share their testimony to help someone else. As God continues to push me higher and lead me in the way of being a helper to non Christians I am finding out, we all have a past. Some of us are living in our worst moments right now, but it is alright. We ALL have valleys but if you pay attention you will find God always puts references in your valley for you to utilize and they will help you out of that valley and pull you out onto level ground. Once you are saved and you believe that Jesus is the son of God, died for us and our transgressions and rose on the third day you will find that trials and tribulations come and go easier and faster. You won’t stress as much and you will wonder….why did it take me so long to find this love.
One Night with B.B. by Kali Amanda Browne One Night with B.B. by Kali Amanda Browne Dec. 15, 2011 $0.99 2386 words Sample 30%
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Kali Amanda Browne was born in New York City, came of age in Puerto Rico and has lived her entire adult life in Brooklyn, NY. Writer, food enthusiast, devoted daughter, marketing specialist, technology analyst, big mouth with a daemon tongue, geek with pagan tendencies.
Finding My Way: the torn years by Sheldon Porter Finding My Way: the torn years by Sheldon Porter April 26, 2012 $0.99 25362 words Sample 20%
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Sheldon was born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. He grew up spending summers with his grandparents on their farm on the outskirts of Tarboro, North Carolina. He currently lives in Queens with his domestic partner, Kay and has two beautiful twin granddaughters.
Angry Blog by Darren How Angry Blog by Darren How May 02, 2012 $0.99 23505 words Sample 15%
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Darren How has embarked on a marketing and PR career spanning over 12 years, taking him from Singapore to Hong Kong to China through the depths of journalism, advertising and corporate communications. He spent the first three years of his career as a copywriter, rounding off with OgilvyOne Worldwide. Then, he joined Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) to head the Corporate Communications Department and play a key role in the vast region-wide adoption of the conglomerate’s branding programmes. In 2008, he was transferred to Jebsen & Co in an expanded Greater China role, and moved to Shanghai in support of the rapid expansion of the Group’s mainland business. He steals time to write during business trips around Asia.
Interludes by Richard F. Challis Interludes by Richard F. Challis Dec. 30, 2011 $0.99 7501 words Sample 13%
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Richard Frederick Challis was born on April the 7th 1924 in Stafordshire, England, the 5th child of 10. His father was a master painter, and his efforts to feed his large family during the great depression of the 1930's is the basis of the novel "The Old Firm". Richard was apprenticed at 15 and gradually rose to become the area sales manager for his company for the North of England. This is told in Richard's business autobiography "Time and Chance" Richard migrated to Australia in 1964 and was his company's regional Manager for the Far East and Oceania. His international travels are related in the novel "When Angels Travel". After leaving his company, Richard became a lecturer at the Elton Mayo School of Management (Now part of the University of South Australia) specialising in international marketing.
The Man Behind The Brand - In The Bathroom by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - In The Bathroom by Doug Gelbert Dec. 01, 2010 $0.99 6504 words Sample 20%
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