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007 - A Licence to Bondage | by Jack Brighton Oct. 25, 2010 | $5.99 | 38941 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Jack Brighton is a British author specialising in gay BDSM erotica. His roots are in Scotland, although he spent much of his early adult life in London and Brighton and his work reflects this background. |
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01 The Cross of Love | by Barbara Cartland Jan. 18, 2011 | $6.99 | 41989 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life. |
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011 Lizzy's Wedding Dress Ensemble Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18 inch Dolls | by PatternsByJeannine CreationsByJeannine July 29, 2011 | $2.99 | 1798 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Crochet Patterns for the fabulous American Girl and 18 inch Dolls These crochet patterns are dedicated to my daughter Elizabeth Catherine and my wonderful nieces, Carling Grace & Caitlyn Adeline. These "All American Girls" have inspired me to create the American Girl Signature Series Crochet Collection for 18 inch dolls. A portion of the sales of these crochet patterns are deposited to several college education funds. |
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02 Love in the Highlands | by Barbara Cartland Jan. 19, 2011 | $4.99 | 41074 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Barbara Cartland was the world’s most prolific novelist who wrote an amazing 723 books in her lifetime, of which no less than 644 were romantic novels with worldwide sales of over 1 billion copies and her books were translated into 36 different languages. As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, theatrical plays and books of advice on life, love, vitamins and cookery. She wrote her first book at the age of 21 and it was called Jigsaw. It became an immediate bestseller and sold 100,000 copies in hardback in England and all over Europe in translation. Between the ages of 77 and 97 she increased her output and wrote an incredible 400 romances as the demand for her romances was so strong all over the world. She wrote her last book at the age of 97 and it was entitled perhaps prophetically The Way to Heaven. Her books have always been immensely popular in the United States where in 1976 her current books were at numbers 1 & 2 in the B. Dalton bestsellers list, a feat never achieved before or since by any author. Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime and will be best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels so loved by her millions of readers throughout the world, who have always collected her books to read again and again, especially when they feel miserable or depressed. Her books will always be treasured for their moral message, her pure and innocent heroines, her handsome and dashing heroes, her blissful happy endings and above all for her belief that the power of love is more important than anything else in everyone’s life. |
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1 2 3 Counting Puppies | by Katie Byrde June 18, 2011 | $0.99 | 233 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Katie Byrde has always had a fascination with reading. It is the doorway to other worlds. Introducing your child to reading is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child. |
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1 Flight of the Armada | by Jay Michael Jones July 17, 2011 | $2.99 | 119893 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Jay Michael Jones lives in a small Southern town and is the proud parent of three. Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater, a fancy way of saying “he learned something along the way†since Jay developed a pronounced case of stage fright shortly before graduation. Jay is the author of the Science Fantasy Romance series "Flight of the Armada", a Young Adult novel "Mr. Nice Guy", Southern Humor Fiction "A Chatterstrip at the End of Civilization" and the based-on-a-true-fable tale "The Biggest Little Fan of the Red Ball Express". When not writing Jay sings, draws the online comic strip Just Peachy and collects anything and everything to do with goats. |
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1 Hour Guide Dubai 2011 - All The Secrets | by Christian Farioli June 02, 2011 | $3.97 | 17685 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: 5 years ago today I was packing to head to Dubai. I didn't really know where it was, really didn't know what to expect. I remember thinking it'd mean I'd drink a bit less and learn more about Arabic culture. Ah, sweet innocence, what happened to you.... |
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1 Man vs. 100 Women | by Stroker Chase May 19, 2012 | $2.99 | 16608 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Erotica/Romance writer. Sipper of pumpkin coffee near a warm fire. Favorite word: raw. Thank you for looking at my work. I prefer explicit, action packed erotica over flowery romance. That is just what I write. |
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1 Milione d'euro | by Guido (M.B.) Sperandio Feb. 20, 2012 | $2.00 | 15941 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: MMM... NO, LA DIVINA COMMEDIA NON È OPERA MIA La cosa più ponderosa da me scritta è un catalogo di bricolage, genere certamente non definibile letteratura. La trama comunque era variegata e ricca di colpi di scena: passava dallo sterminio dei tarli al lifting di una vasca da bagno afflitta da rughe rugginose. Ho infatti lavorato molto per la Pubblicità . Forse troppo. Notti e domeniche alla macchina da scrivere. Caffè e tabacco. Ma - prima della Pubblicità , durante e dopo – ho scritto anche dell’altro, e parecchio. Era probabilmente l’impulso di riscattare le banalità farneticate al servizio dell’industria e del commercio. Ci sono riuscito? Mah...! GIORNALI, LIBRI E TV, L'ALTRO CHE HO SCRITTO Ha detto Raymond Chandler: «Gli scacchi sono il più cospicuo spreco di intelligenza umana che si possa riscontrare al di fuori di un'agenzia pubblicitaria». Ebbene, ringrazio in veste di creativo-copywriter, l’incredibile lungo elenco di agenzie, uffici, studi, boutique e grafici pubblicitari che mi hanno dato modo di sprecare cospicuamente il mio cervello consentendomi sempre un pasto caldo e di non dormire sotto un cavalcavia. Ringrazio altresì - stavolta in veste di scrittore, un tempo anche giornalista – gli editori che malgrado tutto mi hanno pubblicato: «Vanuk Vanuk» negli USA Per piccoli (piccoli non troppo) Per ragazzi Per lettori adulti Storie gialle Fumetti e Cartoon "senza parole" Su periodici Su quotidiani In Televisione Sul WEB È tutto per il momento, e a presto. Have fun! * Facebook. Non sono il Guido Sperandio che vi appare fotografato: http://it-it.facebook.com/people/Guido-Sperandio/1605316265 Trattasi di casuale omonimo, uno dei vari Guido Sperandio coi quali mi scuso per il rischio che corrono d'essere confusi e subire la mia discutibile nomea di scribacchino. Mi rammarico di esistere e mi impegno a non disonorare ulteriormente il comune patronimico. Profile Picture/Immagine: Primo Piano dell'Ispettore Ossoduro, uno dei miei primi (ormai molto remoti) personaggi. ...1936 Odiug! |
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1 Peking | by Wayetu Moore May 06, 2011 | $2.00 | 347 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Wayétu Moore received her BA in journalism from Howard University, and her MA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern California. She is the former publisher and editor of The Coup Magazine, a literary publication with the goal of unifying women of color through social awareness and political consciousness. Her original off-broadway play 'A Girl of Faith's' was produced in 2004 in New York, and her writing can be found in publications like The Huffington Post, The Afro-American, The District Chronicles, Global Woman Magazine and The Sea Breeze Journal of Contemporary Liberian Writings. She was also the recipient of the Mimi Bresler Fellowship to attend the New York State Writer's Institute at Skidmore College in 2009. She is currently based in New York. |
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1 Peter | by Barry Creamer Feb. 13, 2010 | $9.95 | 19837 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Barry Kenneth Creamer. I am a follower of Christ. I earned my BA in English at Baylor, my M.Div. at Criswell, and my Ph.D. in Humanities (Philosophy, History) at UTA. I teach at Criswell College. I have also taught a few classes at other colleges, most often Bioethics at Texas Woman’s University and Introduction to Philosophy at The University of Texas at Arlington. I have been blessed to serve as interim pastor at: Bethany Baptist, Dallas; Glen Meadows Baptist, San Angelo; Cornerstone Baptist, Corsicana; First Baptist, Madisonville; and First Baptist, Dean. Listen to audio of some messages from my interim ministry and other speaking engagements on the sermons page. I also pastored Woodland West Baptist Church in Arlington, now Grace Baptist, for many years–seventeen to be precise. I am currently the host of Live from Criswell with Barry Creamer, a Christian worldview radio program on the Criswell Radio Network weekdays at 5pm. More information about the program is available at the “Live from Criswell†site or on my radio page. For a bit more detail, here’s my faculty page at criswell.edu. |
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1 Verse Gospel Presentation John 3:16 | by Vivian May Edwards Dec. 21, 2011 | $0.99 | 912 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Loving, laughing and working in such a way that pleases God and blesses everyone He brings into her life... Wife, mum, grand mum, poet, creative and inspirational writer and author of children's books and gift books... Artist, nature lover, dog and cat snugler, bird watcher and enthusiast, flower admirer, photo taker, grandbaby hugger and, kid friendly... She has published three books so far. Her newest inspirational children's picture book is due to be released in 2013 by Ellechor Publishing House. She loves her family, friends, Church, the outdoors, gardening, the ocean, painting landscapes, cooking, music, reading and writing. She adores travel, meeting new people, making new friends and is always interested in their lives, their struggles, their joys and their life's passion and work. |
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1,000 Character Writing Prompts: Villains, Heroes and Hams for Scripts, Stories and More | by Bryan Cohen March 17, 2012 | $2.99 | 156787 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Bryan Cohen is a writer, actor, director and producer who enjoys dabbling in both theatre and film. Bryan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005 with degrees in English and Dramatic Art with a minor in Creative Writing. He has written or co-written the plays Chekhov Kegstand, Something from Nothing, Kerpow! and The Morning After. He founded the website Build Creative Writing Ideas in late 2008 and he currently serves over ten thousand users a month. Bryan is a full-time freelance writer and he currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. |
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1,000 Creative Writing Prompts: Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More | by Bryan Cohen Dec. 21, 2010 | $2.99 | 39418 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Bryan Cohen is a writer, actor, director and producer who enjoys dabbling in both theatre and film. Bryan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005 with degrees in English and Dramatic Art with a minor in Creative Writing. He has written or co-written the plays Chekhov Kegstand, Something from Nothing, Kerpow! and The Morning After. He founded the website Build Creative Writing Ideas in late 2008 and he currently serves over ten thousand users a month. Bryan is a full-time freelance writer and he currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. |
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1-2-3 Counting Kittens | by Katie Byrde Sep. 16, 2011 | $0.99 | 248 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Katie Byrde has always had a fascination with reading. It is the doorway to other worlds. Introducing your child to reading is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child. |
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1-800-OhMyGod | by Carolyn Chambers Clark March 03, 2012 | $4.99 | 62760 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: We're writing partners who write in many different genres, usually with humor and always with passion. And, yes, we love to line dance! Carolyn is a nurse with advanced degrees in mental health nursing and nursing education and is a forensic examiner. Tony is a retired businessman and ammunition renovation specialist, a NJ boy with his own brand of humor. Carolyn has many of her non-fiction, health-related books posted at her website at http://www.carolynchambersclark.com. Keep up with our fiction e-books at http://freeandbargainebooks.blogspot.com |
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1-877-Yes-Quit | by Thomas Wauhob March 30, 2012 | $2.99 | 28137 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Thomas Wauhob grew up in Wichita Falls, TX. He lives and works in Austin. His short stories have appeared in Pindeldyboz, SNReview, Wilderness House Literary Review, and Dark Sky Magazine. This is his first long form work. In the twentieth century it would have been called a novella. |
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1-900-OLD-LADYs: The Lost Art of Making Lefse | by L. Lee Starr May 09, 2012 | $2.99 | 80370 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Resident of Saint Louis. Establishing a career as a publisher, writer of general adult fiction and children's books. In addition, has written and recorded several musical compositions under the pseudonym A. Pariah. |
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1-Day Diet - The Fastest “Diet†in the World! | by Jennifer Jolan Jan. 28, 2012 | $19.97 | 11510 words | Sample 15% |
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1/1: Jihad-Britain | by Everett Coles July 17, 2011 | $3.99 | 112685 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Everett Coles is two people, we also have books jointly published under the Jack Eeverett & David Coles names. We started writing & publishing in the 20th Century, our favourite shared genres being fantasy and science fiction. We've also published historical books and, in paperback - thrillers & a WWII story. We live in Yorkshire, England with our families and a growing collection of laptops. The Sun newspaper recently reviewed our novel Jihad- Britain novel and dubbed it a "chilling read" |
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10 Commandments of Love | by Eve Alexander Dec. 30, 2011 | $5.99 | 54694 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Eve Alexander AKA Ethel Shaw-Woodard has been an avid reader ever since she was old enough to hold a book in her hand. She was declared a bookworm in high school. Her love for books has fueled her desire to write. Eve wrote her first short story in elementary school. “Telling stories was so much fun.†Eve declares. “I got the attention of my classmates and siblings. I made them listen and laugh.†She enjoys engaging in the ministry on a weekly basis. She currently holds membership with Mid-South Writers in Memphis, Music City Romance Writers in Nashville, and From the Heart Romance Writers in California (online chapter) and has been a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) for eight years. Former Vice-President of Memphis African American Writers Group Her literary passion includes writing fiction love stories in the mainstream and contemporary genre, writing poetry and song lyrics. In addition to her first published book of short stories, “10 Commandments of Love,†she has completed "10 Commandments of Love Part 2 by popular demand which will be released October 2011. A full length mainstream novel is due out in February 2012. She is currently working on Part 3 of the Commandment of Love series which is due out in October 2012. She works full time as a Business System Tester at a major overnite service company. |
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10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10 | by Jess Gulbranson Oct. 28, 2010 | $2.99 | 35923 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Jess Gulbranson is the author of 10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10, MEL, and Antipaladin Blues. His poetry has been featured in Umbrella Journal, the Portland Fiction Project, and Bradley Sands Is A Dick. Also a critic, interviewer, and actor, Jess makes music under the name Coeur Machant. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and daughter |
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10 A.C. God Wills It! | by Wayne Mee June 01, 2011 | $3.99 | 71606 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Wayne William Mee is a recently retired English teacher who enjoys hiking, sailing and walking his dog McDuff. But along with his wife Maggie, writing is his true love, the one he returns to to let his immagination soar. Wayne would like you to 'look him up' on FACEBOOK and click the 'Friend' button. The more the merrier! If you enjoyed his books, kindly say so on Facebook, Twitter, Tweeter or whatever other 'social network' you use. (Wayne tells me that 'word of mouth' still works very well!) Please keep an eye out for other novels by W. Wm.Mee. He has several finished and several more in the works. A gritty fantasy, a historical novel, and of course, more from his 'Ragnok' series about 'The Change'. Thanks for dropping by ---and keep reading!! Wayne is also an avid 'living historian'and his 'adventures' can be seen at http://boatscumboyshistoricalcamp.webs.com/ Drop him a line on FACEBOOK. He'll be glad to hear from you! |
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10 Big Project Ideas for You and Your Kids (Vol. 1) | by Charlie Baskins Feb. 07, 2012 | $0.99 | 2975 words | Sample 40% |
| Author bio: Charlie Baskins is a creative artist and parent living in Iowa. He recently released his first Smashwords book entitled, "10 Big Project Ideas for You and Your Kids." This is the first volume in a proposed series. As a creative artist Baskins has a history of undertaking large projects, and thought that there must be many ways to incorporate his creative ambitions with his family life, and that others would have the same desire to work on projects as a family. |
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10 Bits of My Brain | by Stuart Jaffe June 23, 2011 | $3.99 | 41530 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Stuart Jaffe is the author of the short story collection, 10 Bits of My Brain, as well as numerous other short stories, most recently appearing in Bull Spec and the anthology, In An Iron Cage. He is also a co-contributer to the non-fiction book, How To Write Magical Words: A Writer`s Companion. He is a regular contributor to MagicalWords.net, a fantasy writing blog, as well as the co-host of The Eclectic Review -- a podcast about science, art, and well, everything. |
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10 by Russ Crossley | by Russ Crossley March 09, 2012 | $7.99 | 56892 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Russ Crossley writes romance under the name R.G. Hart, mystery under the name R.G. Crossley, and science fiction and fantasy under his own. This year there will be re-issues the romantic comedies, Bachelorette: Zombie Edition and Antique Virgin originally published by Sapphire Blue Publishing, an additional paranormal romantic comedy, Zomopolis, and a new original western romance entitled, The Fire In Their Hearts co-authored with R.S. Meger. He has sold several short stories that have appeared in anthologies from Pocket Books, St. Matins Press, at Smashwords, and other e-retail sites. With his wife, romance author R.S. Meger, he owns and operates a small press publishing company, 53rd Street Publishing. The company began in April 2011 and now has over sixty e-book titles and two print titles, with more planned in 2012. He is a member of SF Canada and the Greater Vancouver Chapter of Romance Writers of America. He is also an alumni of the Oregon Coast Professional Fiction Writers Master Class taught by award winning author/editors, Kristine Katherine Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith. To find a complete listing of his work check out his website http://www.rghart.com, http://russstory.blogspot.com.Razor's blog can be found at http://razorandedge.blogspot.com Feel free to contact him on Facebook or Twitter. He loves to hear from readers |
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10 Commandments of Getting Hired | by David Hottle Dec. 07, 2010 | $12.95 | 22042 words | Sample 15% |
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10 Commandments of Love Part 2 | by Eve Alexander Jan. 20, 2012 | $5.99 | 58685 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Eve Alexander AKA Ethel Shaw-Woodard has been an avid reader ever since she was old enough to hold a book in her hand. She was declared a bookworm in high school. Her love for books has fueled her desire to write. Eve wrote her first short story in elementary school. “Telling stories was so much fun.†Eve declares. “I got the attention of my classmates and siblings. I made them listen and laugh.†She enjoys engaging in the ministry on a weekly basis. She currently holds membership with Mid-South Writers in Memphis, Music City Romance Writers in Nashville, and From the Heart Romance Writers in California (online chapter) and has been a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) for eight years. Former Vice-President of Memphis African American Writers Group Her literary passion includes writing fiction love stories in the mainstream and contemporary genre, writing poetry and song lyrics. In addition to her first published book of short stories, “10 Commandments of Love,†she has completed "10 Commandments of Love Part 2 by popular demand which will be released October 2011. A full length mainstream novel is due out in February 2012. She is currently working on Part 3 of the Commandment of Love series which is due out in October 2012. She works full time as a Business System Tester at a major overnite service company. |
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10 Common Causes of Nutritional Deficit in Senior Adults | by Tonia Boterf May 31, 2011 | $6.95 | 11994 words | Sample 20% |
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10 Creative Activities for Kids | by Dawn Marcotte March 15, 2011 | $0.99 | 5012 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: I am a freelance writer and mother of two children that are growing up much to fast. I have written several e-books filled with fun things for families to do together or to keep kids busy on a rainy afternoon. |
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10 Dating Lessons from Sex and the City | by Pamela Diane King June 21, 2010 | $0.99 | 5494 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Pamela lives in Durban, South Africa. She has a Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with distinction. Writing has always been her passion. She loves musicals, chick flicks, chick lit, and Sex and the City. |
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10 Easy Recipes With Strawberries | by Erika Newton April 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 2368 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Erika D. Newton grew up in the Western Edition of San Francisco, California. As a child of the 80’s, Erika unwillingly began to collect experiences that should have never been garnered by a child. Those same experiences pushed and pressed their way into her adulthood, but the story doesn’t end there. Erika has used her past as a launching pad into her beaming present and illustrious future. She is an Author, Floetic Lyricist/Songwriter who is truly inspired by God Himself. She ministers with vision and passion so that others may be lifted up, inspired and encouraged. With a heart for the youth, she is an active member of NewBirth Church in Pittsburg, CA, where she has served as a teacher for ‘Pre-Ignite’, a curriculum based Pre-Teen Youth ministry. She is currently working on releasing a Floetic music cd as a tribute to Jesus Christ – exalting His Name & honoring Him using the musical talents He has so graciously given her. As a testament of God’s faithfulness and divine healing, Erika’s goal is to allow God to use her to minister His Word in multiple mediums. She looks forward to writing more poetry, short stories and stage plays that will tug at the hearts of those who are lost and teetering precariously on the edge of hopelessness. Erika currently lives in Northern, CA and has four children and three grandchildren. |
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10 Easy Ways to Make More Money with your Rental Properties | by Fel Investments May 17, 2012 | $2.99 | 837 words | Sample 10% |
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10 Erotic: Book 1 | by Dallas Black June 03, 2010 | $4.99 | 33665 words | Sample 50% |
| Author bio: Who are you? Dallas Black is a 30-something technical professional who regards his passion for erotic stories as a sane outlet to monotonous corporate life. He deems himself "The Bourne Observer" and has a passion for detail, evident by the vivid imagery in his stories. Dallas hates the obvious, stares at the oblivious and embraces irony. Dallas' stories play on man's insecurities, needs and arrogance against a background of repression and lust. What is 10 Erotic? 10 Erotic is a set of 10 short erotic stories. These are not Harlequin stories of buxom blonde meets strapping soldier. Stories range from dangerous adulterous encounters, quick conquests to physical constraint. Book 1 offers 10 short stories and a handful of poems that demonstrate his range and evocative nature. What do you hope to accomplish? Dallas aims to introduce a distinct voice to erotica authored by African-American males and offer a unique pentameter. Often readers are exposed to "shotgun poetics" where rapid fire rhyming and vulgar slang are suppose to induce feelings of innate sexuality. 10 Erotic is for those who cringe at worn references and seek something deeper, witty and at times uncomfortably provocative. |
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10 Favourite Children's Fables - Volume I | by Graham Murray June 11, 2011 | $2.99 | 25965 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: I began my writing career quite by accident. Even while still in Grade school, I had an extraordinary knack for turning everyday events into stories, which I did. I was also obsessed with grammar, punctuation and spelling, always wanting to know more and always wanting to get it right. I’m still working on that one. To me, even at that young age, all of life seemed to be a series of stories; some sad, some happy, some tragic, and some . . . well, some were simply unbelievable and beyond words. It was those stories that piqued my interest and the reason why, today, much of my fiction is based around stories that either defy belief, or are so emotionally intense that they are difficult to comprehend and absorb. Unlike most writers, I am sorry to admit that I really do not remember when my first story was published. It must have been the mid 70s and was probably in Reader’s Digest. I do, however, remember the first award I received. I was eight years old, and was awarded a prize at school for Best Creative Writer, whatever that meant. I had written a simple, descriptive piece of prose, one page long about . . . well that story is actually published today and remains a mystery to many who read it as they try to guess what the story is about. It is called “The Returnâ€. If you ever come across it, see if you can determine what the story is about. To date, nobody has ever guessed correctly first time, although one man did get it on his second guess. So, I began collecting my stories, as I used to just throw them away. Before long, I had a backlist as long as your arm and didn’t know what to do with them. I started sending them out to be published, and that’s when the bug really bit down hard and I become a ‘word junkie’. Yes, I admit; I’m a writing addict in a big way. Still, it wasn't all bad as I now make a living through writing, which is quite possibly the best job in the world. I’m no millionaire (almost), or JK, or Stephen King, and I know what an adverb is, but I’m a damn site happier than most folks I see embroiled in the corporate world, who always seem so miserable and are always looking to ‘move on’ or ‘move up’. I left the Joneses and the materialistic world behind years ago and have never looked back. It was a soul-cleansing experience as I now have only what I require, not what I want, because that way lies madness. Every day I see thousands of stories, just waiting to be written and it’s true what they say; that every writer includes a bit of themselves in their stories. I do the same thing, except that I will never reveal which bits are true and which are fiction. That I leave to my readers to decide. My stories are unusual inasmuch as I tend to make every word count, and in many of my tales, there are clues dotted around which, if missed by the reader, can result in them misunderstanding, or missing the point entirely. Readers who skim over paragraphs will most likely miss a great deal of what I write, especially in my short stories, where the ultimate clue can be a single word. While writing, I try to engage the reader as much as possible and then drop the bombshell at the very end; usually in the last paragraph or, sometimes, as the last line. This technique has held me in good stead over the years and I keep doing it. It seems that none of my readers ever tires of waiting to read that final line to find out what really happens. My work may not be to everyone’s liking, buy hey, you can’t win ‘em all. I write for the sheer thrill of it, and dedicate all of my work to my six-year old daughter, who remains my finest achievement and is the inspiration for most of my work. If you’re ever stuck for story ideas, watch a six-year old at play and open your mind. See the world through their eyes and your own world will be opened to possibilities you never imagined possible. If you like my work, tell 40,000 of your closest friends. If you don’t, tell me, and then tell me why. We are all of us merely players in a world gone mad, each of us trying to make our way in a time when the sky is the limit and we are limited only by our imaginations. As I completed my two degrees in medicine, I also write a lot of non-fiction; some of it medical and some of about publishing and the English language. The way I take a break from writing fiction, is to write some non-fiction. Weird, I know, but it works for me. Happy reading . . . |
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10 Gluten Free Desserts to Die For | by Tania Sole Feb. 25, 2012 | $2.49 | 1802 words | Sample 25% |
| Author bio: Multi-lingual multi-cultural multi-interested business and career coach. I write about my work including corporate and personal brand marketing and development. I also write about healthcare, soccer, food and anything else that happens to catch my attention. |
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10 Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age | by Stephanie Zia Jan. 21, 2011 | $2.99 | 72947 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Stephanie Zia is a British writer and journalist who originally trained and worked as a researcher and director on BBC TV arts documentaries. Stephanie began writing when she left the BBC to become a full-time mum. She took a beginner's course in creative writing at Richmond Adult Community College where she later became a guest tutor. Author of 2 Piatkus commercial fiction novels and 2 Hamlyn non-fiction books, Stephanie has written for a variety of British publications. From 2005–11 she was the cleaning guru for The Guardian newspaper’s popular Space Solves column. Embracing the independent publishing revolution, Stephanie started blackbirdebooks in 2010 to produce her first ebook Done & Dusted – The Organic Home On A Budget, her collected Guardian columns augmented by a thrifty non-toxic household tip guide. Other titles include Ten Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age, a romantic comedy for the Bridget Jones generation who don’t feel they’ve grown up yet let alone old, and Babe On Board a comedy about a single 40-year-old first-time mum. As well as epublishing her own books, Stephanie enjoys editing and producing other mid-list authors' titles at blackbirdebooks. She lives in London with her partner and teenage daughter. |
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10 Hidden Facts About Self-Publishing | by Joy Wooderson Aug. 05, 2010 | $2.99 | 3516 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Joy Wooderson is the author of the inspirational nonfiction book, Finding Joy: One Woman’s Journey Back to Faith. She writes creative nonfiction, and her essays have appeared in journals and anthologies. Joy provides services to writers and self-publishers who want to make their submissions exceptional. Check out her website at www.writerjoy.com for details. Contact her at joy@writerjoy.com. |
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10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why Now | by John Di Lemme April 30, 2012 | $6.97 | 21645 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: In September 2001, John Di Lemme founded Di Lemme Development Group, Inc., a company known worldwide for its role in expanding the personal development industry. As president and CEO, John strives for excellence in every area of his business and believes that you must surround yourself with a like-minded team in order to stay on top of your game and win. In addition to building a successful company, John has changed lives around the globe as an International Motivational Speaker that has spoken in over five hundred venues. Over the past eleven years, he has shared the stage with the best of the best including Jim Rohn, Dr. John Maxwell, Rich Devos, Dennis Waitley, and Les Brown only to name a few. John was also featured on Zig Ziglar's webcast. This is truly an amazing feat for someone that was clinically diagnosed as a stutterer at a very young age and told that he would never speak fluently. John truly believes that everyone needs personal development to reach their full potential in life, and his determination to reach all forms of media with his motivational messages has catapulted his career. John has produced over 400 Motivational Marketing products and is an accomplished author of eleven books including his latest best-selling book, "7 Principles to Live a Champion Life." John has also featured on many television programs and interviewed countless times. As a multi-million dollar entrepreneur, John is one of the most highly sought after strategic business coaches in the world. John's passion is to teach others how to live a champion life despite the label that society has placed on them. Through his Life Style Freedom Club Membership, books, audio/video materials, sold-out live seminars, numerous television interviews, intensive '2' Day LIVE LifeStyle Freedom Club Member Only MasterMind Events, websites, podcasts and weekly tele-classes, John has made success a reality for thousands worldwide. |
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10 Love Poems | by Jason Sturner Dec. 06, 2010 | $0.99 | 1289 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Jason Sturner was born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. He has published four books of poetry: Kairos, 10 Love Poems, Selected Poems 2004-2007, and Collected Poems. In addition to poetry he writes flash fiction, short stories and nature essays. He resides in Geneva, Illinois, and works as a botanist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. |
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10 Minute Tidy: 108 Ways to Organize Your Office Quickly, 2nd edition | by Shannon McGinnis April 24, 2012 | $2.99 | 27851 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Certified Professional Organizer Shannon McGinnis has over 25 years of experience clearing clutter and creating organizational systems. Shannon is the author of two instructional organizing books: The 10-Minute Tidy for the Home and The 10-Minute Tidy for the Office. She is planning to write at least three more books in The 10-Minute Tidy series. Shannon is CEO of Organized4Success.com with offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Minneapolis, MN. She and her consultants provide organizing assistance for residential and corporate clients throughout the Monterey Bay and Twin Cities areas. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and current Vice-President of NAPO-MN, Shannon offers confidential, non-judgmental sessions, classes and workshops for people wanting to learn how to be more organized. |
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10 Minutes | by Graham Murray May 30, 2011 | $0.99 | 3202 words | Sample 40% |
| Author bio: I began my writing career quite by accident. Even while still in Grade school, I had an extraordinary knack for turning everyday events into stories, which I did. I was also obsessed with grammar, punctuation and spelling, always wanting to know more and always wanting to get it right. I’m still working on that one. To me, even at that young age, all of life seemed to be a series of stories; some sad, some happy, some tragic, and some . . . well, some were simply unbelievable and beyond words. It was those stories that piqued my interest and the reason why, today, much of my fiction is based around stories that either defy belief, or are so emotionally intense that they are difficult to comprehend and absorb. Unlike most writers, I am sorry to admit that I really do not remember when my first story was published. It must have been the mid 70s and was probably in Reader’s Digest. I do, however, remember the first award I received. I was eight years old, and was awarded a prize at school for Best Creative Writer, whatever that meant. I had written a simple, descriptive piece of prose, one page long about . . . well that story is actually published today and remains a mystery to many who read it as they try to guess what the story is about. It is called “The Returnâ€. If you ever come across it, see if you can determine what the story is about. To date, nobody has ever guessed correctly first time, although one man did get it on his second guess. So, I began collecting my stories, as I used to just throw them away. Before long, I had a backlist as long as your arm and didn’t know what to do with them. I started sending them out to be published, and that’s when the bug really bit down hard and I become a ‘word junkie’. Yes, I admit; I’m a writing addict in a big way. Still, it wasn't all bad as I now make a living through writing, which is quite possibly the best job in the world. I’m no millionaire (almost), or JK, or Stephen King, and I know what an adverb is, but I’m a damn site happier than most folks I see embroiled in the corporate world, who always seem so miserable and are always looking to ‘move on’ or ‘move up’. I left the Joneses and the materialistic world behind years ago and have never looked back. It was a soul-cleansing experience as I now have only what I require, not what I want, because that way lies madness. Every day I see thousands of stories, just waiting to be written and it’s true what they say; that every writer includes a bit of themselves in their stories. I do the same thing, except that I will never reveal which bits are true and which are fiction. That I leave to my readers to decide. My stories are unusual inasmuch as I tend to make every word count, and in many of my tales, there are clues dotted around which, if missed by the reader, can result in them misunderstanding, or missing the point entirely. Readers who skim over paragraphs will most likely miss a great deal of what I write, especially in my short stories, where the ultimate clue can be a single word. While writing, I try to engage the reader as much as possible and then drop the bombshell at the very end; usually in the last paragraph or, sometimes, as the last line. This technique has held me in good stead over the years and I keep doing it. It seems that none of my readers ever tires of waiting to read that final line to find out what really happens. My work may not be to everyone’s liking, buy hey, you can’t win ‘em all. I write for the sheer thrill of it, and dedicate all of my work to my six-year old daughter, who remains my finest achievement and is the inspiration for most of my work. If you’re ever stuck for story ideas, watch a six-year old at play and open your mind. See the world through their eyes and your own world will be opened to possibilities you never imagined possible. If you like my work, tell 40,000 of your closest friends. If you don’t, tell me, and then tell me why. We are all of us merely players in a world gone mad, each of us trying to make our way in a time when the sky is the limit and we are limited only by our imaginations. As I completed my two degrees in medicine, I also write a lot of non-fiction; some of it medical and some of about publishing and the English language. The way I take a break from writing fiction, is to write some non-fiction. Weird, I know, but it works for me. Happy reading . . . |
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10 Minutes: Asterisk PBX on Amazon EC2 | by Ronald Lewis April 11, 2011 | $2.99 | 1030 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Constantly investigating innovative and new ideas, Ronald Lewis is out to change the world. Through his career as an independent journalist, Ronald has been able to establish and cultivate relationships with some of the biggest names in technology and the most talked about names in entrepreneurship. Currently, he is an advocate for several revolutionary technologies and serves as an activist against the unknown injustices which plague our culture. His life of research and interest in just programs lead to the publication of his first book, Stick it to the Man, released summer of 2009 through Skyhorse Publishing. Ronald’s success hasn’t come easy. After many starts, failures, and restarts he has finally found his groove and established a wonderful life in Denver, Colorado. His life is proof that the only requirements for being successful is to never lose sight of your goals – a message he hopes to inspire in others. Born in Detroit, Michigan to a very supportive mother and a very neglectful father – Ronald did the only thing a child could do at that age: excel in school. His curiosity and appetite for information usually placed him at the top of his class. Ronald, with his infinite imagination, made his first computer out of construction paper. At the age of 10 Ronald’s neighborhood landscaping business served as his first start-up company and ignited his entrepreneurial spirit for life. Things only went up for Ronald from there. His industrious attitude and appetite for things that were new always lead him to the next step. At a young age he taught himself how to program computers using Microsoft QuickBasic and, later, Visual Basic. At the age of 15 Ronald attended an engineering conference where he first saw Bill Gates speak. Lewis later sent a letter to Gates, expressing his enthusiasm towards his technology and his team of engineers. Gates, impressed with how well informed a 15 year old could be, maintained correspondence with Lewis. Over the coming years, Ronald would test numerous software programs and would receive awards for this work including the Spirit of Detroit and Microsoft MVP. Over the next several years Ronald experienced highs and lows. At his worst, he was in debt, crashing with friends, and undergoing mental and emotional stress from the death of his father and the divorce from his wife. At his highest, he was on a South by Southwest panel about race and technology, hosting an online interview show featuring guests from Cisco, Carnegie Melon, and Southwest Airlines, and publishing a book about how to skirt our country’s major financial institutions. Currently, Ronald lives and works in Denver, where he continues to advocate new technologies such as Square, VoIP, and Cloud Computing. He is also an activist against big banks and has hosted several major speaking engagements. Currently, he believes in living a “life without limits†and proposes everyone do the same – to recognize your own limitations, visible and otherwise, and to not let them keep you from achieving what you most want from life. |
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10 More Short Christian Plays | by William Kritlow Aug. 03, 2011 | $1.99 | 8051 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Indiana born, California raised, a Christian at 9, a returning prodigal at 37, I published my first books with Thomas Nelson Publishing Company when I was 50 and now have 7 novels in print, and a number of non-fiction books, some with, some without my name on them. I'm currently pioneering a Theater Arts Program for adults and children in Fountain Valley, CA. God is working faithfully in His children's lives. My passion is to explore His love and grace. |
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10 More Things To Do With Your BabyGirl On A Saturday Night | by Zorro Daddy Dec. 17, 2011 | $4.99 | 6854 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Give me the moment and I'll tell you a tale. Give me a lifetime and I'll show you a saga. I’m a storyteller, a writer, a “Daddy†and a nightowl who makes good use of the calm and the quiet of 3 am, scribbling ABDL romance stories on a piece of paper when not taking late night road trips to Wal-Mart. An author of ABDL romance and erotic stories. Likes to focus in on the storyline, making it as compelling and as realistic as the characters. His stories always include a dominant male and a submissive female. I like to spend a lot of time detailing the thoughts and thought process of the characters, particularly the female. Each story in a series is written with the intent of showing a progression of the couple's relationship, making it possibly for them to discover more about each other and explore the desires of their hearts at a level which is deeper, more personal and more meaningful. ABDL will always be the base of my author's soul, bu I like to include humiliation, embarrassment, spankings, thrills and such - perhaps a little more BDSM than ABDL. Pulling from my life experiences as a "Daddy" as well as the future within my soul, there's always a story in my head and I will always write stories and every word will be a piece of my heart. |
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10 Most Annoying Things People Say to NICU Parents | by Carma Chan Nov. 23, 2010 | $0.99 | 1933 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: NEWS - MAY 2012: The first audio book of my scifi series is now available at Audible, Amazon and iTunes. Appropriate for all ages. Search for Saardu or Carma Chan at your favorite ebook and audiobook site. ABOUT CARMA: Yes, it is my real name. And no, my parents were not hippies. I come from a Utah Mormon family, and no, I am not a Mormon though most of my brothers and sisters and their kids are, and we get along. I was born a California Girl and I love L.A.! You can take the girl out of the warmth, but you can't make her cold! I started writing poetry at age twelve and still do on occasion. My passion for the challenges of wordsmithing an excellent Haiku translates well to screenwriting, which requires tremendous discipline and structure. Lately, I have gotten excited about the ebook trend and decided to focus all of my spare time and energy on finishing my scifi series, Saardu. I am currently working on audio books 1-5 and the 6th ebook. My training as a writer came from four memorable teachers: Mrs. Dunn, 7th Grade English at Dixie Junior High School in St. George, Utah; Miss Hill, 9th Grade English at Riverside Junior and Mr. Forrest at Murray High School; and last but not least, Professor Richard Walter at UCLA Film School. I also learned from brutally honest peers in writing workshops, who gave me high fives for originality, dialogue and creating characters people care about. What inspired me to write science fiction? Well, it wasn't science fiction novels, that's for sure! Not that there is anything wrong with them, I simply was not a fan of the genre and never read a single one of the classics. Not even one sentence. The closest I came to that genre in literature is Douglas Adams, because his wonderfully absurd Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trilogy of four novels when I read them (now there is a fifth book included in that 'trilogy') made me laugh out loud a lot. Don't worry, I hated the movies based on his books as much as most of his fans did--someone with real passion and a ton of money needs to do that series of movies right! But wait--let's do Saardu movies first!! Narnia was a huge inspiration for me as a childhood favorite that I have read many times. However, Saardu is not an allegory for Christianity or for atheism. It is not a spiritual fable at all. It is science fantasy. It is mythological in nature. It has everything to do with my fascination upon looking at Hubble Telescope snapshots of the universe, as well as my unquenchable curiosity about my brother's schizophrenia and the mind in general, and finally it is ripe with my love of movies in general (including scifi favorites like Star Wars and Star Trek--yes, I love scifi movies, I'm simply not a fan of reading scifi, though I do love to write it!) Annoyed by how often Hollywood screws up movies--such as the way they changed the ending of 'Love Story', a movie I hated as a teen, after I loved the book--I decided to learn to write for film, and wrote Saardu as a screenplay. After it won awards and the professor's letter of recommendation, I adapted that version of Saardu to novel form, and continued along those lines for the sequels. (Saardu will have to build an established audience as a novel before anyone in Hollywood will put their career on the chopping block to produce a big budget film project written by an unknown talent, that's the way it is for big budget screenplays, even when they've won high praise and writing awards.) As the mood strikes, I also write short stories, memoirs, parenting articles, essays, poetry, and children's picture books. My goal is to gradually build an audience and grow old together. My fans love me for my imagination, experimentation, bravery, sass and zest for life! I'm a down-to-earth tomboy at heart, a Bohemian, a folk singer, geek, gardener, nature photographer, and above all I am a good Mom. -------------- To Whom It May Concern: I've known Carma Dillon [Chan] for five years, first as my student in an off-campus screenwriting seminar, and then in my UCLA Summer Session course in advanced screenwriting. She started working on her remarkable SAARDU quite some years ago, and surely would have finished it sooner if she had not put the care and nurturing of a special-needs child ahead of her ambitions as a writer. Carma demonstrates politeness and humility, and an exceptional dedication and passion for mastering her art and craft. I found her first draft of SAARDU to be original, fresh, and highly marketable. I gave her notes on the script; she accepted constructive analysis with an open heart and mind. Working with Carma is a joy. She strives always to do her best, yet with a lightheartedness that is contagious. She is gracious and patient and honorable in every way. She has a deep love for storytelling. With her vivid imagination and love for life, she is capable of writing anything she puts her mind and heart to. She has written several screenplays, all of them worthy. SAARDU is, however, in my view the most special among her stories. SAARDU represents one piece of a vast new myth. It involved challenging choices regarding structure and other screenwriting issues. Through perseverance and diligence she solved all of them. This script is no small achievement. It is worthy of consideration at the highest levels of the industry. It has been an honor and enchantment to have come to know Carma and to have been able to support her in the creation of SAARDU. SAARDU is a story of relationships and identity. These are very same themes that lie at the heart of worthwhile dramatic narratives going all the way back to the ancient Greek masters. SAARDU is another world, in another time, but it is also a reflection of us, here and now. Ruby, the unlikely hero, is endearing and I found myself cheering for her at the turn of every page. Carma has created several strong characters to challenge and guide Ruby. I promise you'll agree that Carma Dillon [Chan] is a writer worth reading. Cordially, Prof. Richard Walter UCLA Screenwriting Chairman October 2009 http://www.tft.ucla.edu/2011/09/faculty-richard-walter |
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10 on the Time Clock | by Bad Penny Press Aug. 26, 2011 | $2.99 | 27635 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Bad Penny Press provides hardcore erotica that doesn't necessarily cross the line, but proudly stomps all over it. Our most popular stories center around "family-friendly" erotica, where love and lust know no bounds, just respected limits, but keep it all in the family. And there are many stories of cross-generational gay and heterosexual encounters, those demonstrating that an age difference makes no difference when it comes to sexual hunger, are the current primary focus. With PayPal's recent decision to back off from demanding that incestuous content no longer be offered on Smashwords, we are happily republishing our collections. Some Bad Penny Press stories spring from fertile imaginations, while a number of them are based upon true experiences. Rape and BDSM stories do not have a home here. Please enjoy Bad Penny Press in moderation. Aw, hell... take as much as you want! |
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10 Piccoli Racconti, Diario di un viaggiatore Borderline | by Massimo Croce Aug. 21, 2010 | $0.99 | 5945 words | Sample 50% |
| Author bio: La forte passione per l'arte in generale, scrittura, pittura e musica, mi ha spinto a intraprendere un percorso artistico da autodidatta. Scrivo e dipingo inspirandomi a soggetti appartenenti alla vita quotidiana o alle esperienze di viaggio vissute, in sintonia con il mio spirito e la mia coscienza. Nella pittura sono attratto dai ritratti di persone di colore e tra i paesaggi ricorrono spazi ampi e solitari dove lo sguardo come l'anima si possano perdere e ritrovare al contempo, come deserti, laghi e mari. Lavoro attualmente come ingegnere biomedico. |
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10 Poems Gay Men Should Live By | by Patrick Sykes-Craig April 24, 2011 | $0.99 | 2266 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Patrick "Mr. Sykes" Sykes-Craig is young poet and Blogger from Brooklyn New York. Writing his his first poem at the age of 8 which was published in his elementary school year book. Mr. Sykes has gone on to win the central Brooklyn Martin Luther King Jr. Poetry Award & Scholarship. Church spoken word tours and compete in slams around the country. If you have something to say, why not right it down to. it's a big world someones gotta talk about it.. |
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10 Reasons Why Relationships Fail | by Orlan Smith April 30, 2011 | $0.99 | 4023 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Name: Dr. Orlan Smith Credentials: PhD (Counseling) CADC, QMHP Book/Manual Published: 10 Reasons Why Relationships Fail Personal Credo/Philosophy: Honesty, Integrity, Humility and Dedication are some of the most important characteristics for personal self esteem and to follow God's Will! |
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