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"Don't Give Up," Said Mom by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 $0.99 23168 words Sample 25%
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"Erving" by Luc Vos Aug. 07, 2010 $0.99 7036 words Sample 40%
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Wie is Luc Vos? Lang geleden (in 1968) werd ik geboren Herk-de-Stad, waar ik opgroeide en verbleef tot ik huwde en verhuisde naar het mooie, landelijke Heultje (Westerlo) in de Antwerpse Kempen. Dat was in 1996. Sindsdien is het gezin uitgebreid met één zoontje en hou ik mij - naast gaan werken uiteraard - bezig met allerlei hobbies. Zoals lopen, muziek beluisteren, muziek spelen (gitaar en djembe), lezen, tuinieren, film, wandelen, snowboarden, etc... Sinds 2002 is daar echter nog een creatieve hobby bijgekomen, namelijk schrijven. Dat het eerste product zag in 2003. Meriumbe, de vlucht van het Heilig Vuur Om in 2004 gevolgd te worden door een nieuw boek. Deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie. Na deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie is het een hele tijd stil geweest. Deel drie van de trilogie is nog altijd 'work in progress'. Om deze lange periode van literaire stilte te doorbreken was er in 2009 gelukkig een nieuw boek. Geen boek van mij alleen, maar een bundel. 'Time Out'. Een literaire ontmoeting van een 15-tal schrijvers die elk een sci-fi / thriller / spannend verhaal afgeleverd hebben, gebundeld in dit unieke project. Time Out verscheen in juli 2009. En nu heb ik een nieuwe stap genomen door mijn eerste stap te zetten in het e-publishen. 'De eenzame weg naar de hel' is nu te vinden in verschillende e-stores. Op naar de volgende... :-) Luc
"I Fly" by Andrew Hawcroft April 18, 2012 $5.99 48902 words Sample 20%
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First, a deep heartfelt thanks to those who have already bought my books off SMASHWORDS. I hope very much you enjoy them. Secondly, I'm pleased to say that all my Young Adult novels are now also available to buy on Amazon as Kindle books. I'm 37, English, a former gym instructor,and I write Young Adult fiction, specialising in a style I'd call gritty, 'fantasy-edged' realism. My debut YA novel, "I FLY", was represented for a time by Becky Bagnell of the Lindsay Literary Agency before we parted ways in 2009. I have written 10 more YA novels since then, none yet published, though some came close. Not enough moody teen vampires? I also write stageplays, and made my pro debut in November 2011 when my stage adaptation of four M.R. James ghost stories, which I called AN UNSETTLING EVENING, ran at the Palace Theatre, Southend, London. I have written a musical based on THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, and purely for my own pleasure, since it hasn't a hope of getting made, a stageplay based on DOCTOR WHO. I also write film screenplays, and sold the option to one, INGRID's BEACH in 2009 to a Dublin production company before the recession bit and funding was pulled. The option has been returned to me. I also write TV drama pilots, pantomimes (some produced) and music. Favourite books: THE KRAKEN WAKES by John Wyndham CHOCKY by John Wyndham
"POWERLESS" by Michael Heitkemper March 05, 2011 $0.99 8073 words Sample 20%
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Michael Heitkemper is an avid writer of books, short stories, reviews, scripts, and comic books. His writing can be found in brick and mortar books stores, libraries, and many places on the internet. Some of his other titles include: A.N.G.E.L. to Have, Strange Mind, and Lucid Dreams. Michael is 28. He lives in southern Indiana with his wife and two sons. He plans to continue writing.
'n Feëverhaal: 'n Nuwe ou wêreld by Werner van Pletzen 'n Feëverhaal: 'n Nuwe ou wêreld by Werner van Pletzen Oct. 11, 2011 $1.00 95435 words Sample 20%
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Aspirante skrywer wat hou van fantasieverhale. Wil graag meer fantasieverhale in Afrikaans sien. Ek eet, drink, lees en leef in fantasie. Kontak my gerus vir 'n "coupon" vir my boek. Ek is nie hier om geld te maak nie. Ek wil Afrikaanse lesers blootstel aan fantasie in Afrikaans. Lesers kan my kontak by werner.vanpletzen@yahoo.com
(Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains BLUE HOLE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love (Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains BLUE HOLE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love July 11, 2010 $2.99 53269 words Sample 30%
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Reviews: The OZARK MOUNTAINS Stories Series is Enjoyed by ALL Ages. “Rolland Love’s deep-rooted passion for the Ozark Mountains has transfigured into a series of FANTASTIC Adventures Huck and Tom could have only dreamed of and his writing style has been compared to MARK TWAIN.” Amazon.Com—Featured Author Review "To understand Overland Park author and storyteller Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star “Rolland Love is a master storyteller. His Ozark stories always end well and leave the reader with a sense of well-being. His MARK TWAIN style of writing is enjoyed by all ages.” Judith Bader Jones, author of Delta Pearls and Moonflowers on the Fence. “I have read a number of Rolland Love’s stories set in the Ozark Mountains and they are all nostalgic, and entertaining. I would recommend his writings to parents who want to show their children the pure joy of living experienced by kids growing up in a simpler place and time". Dave Hargis (Columbia, MO USA) Vantage Point Productions LLC ☂ https://profiles.google.com/sunnybiscuitdog
... not in love with Kale Eddison by Joanne McClean ... not in love with Kale Eddison by Joanne McClean March 14, 2011 $0.99 63152 words Sample 40%
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Joanne has loved writing from a young age. She loved Literature from she could read and always enjoyed the creative writing aspects in her schoolwork. Her love and passion for English and reading grew when her Literature teacher helped her explore the wide range of material available. She began working on her first novel in her spare time and completed it within a year. She has completed five novels to date: The Secret Life of Jamie Sykes ...not in love with Kale Eddison Forgotten (Sam and Cass Trilogy) Forbidden (Sam and Cass Trilogy #2) Unrequited? She is currently working on several new novels.
...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1 by Gene Grossman ...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1 by Gene Grossman Jan. 08, 2012 $2.99 31956 words Sample 20%
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GENE GROSSMAN was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the North side neighborhood of Albany Park, where he attended Hibbard Elementary and Von Steuben High School. He pursued majors in psychology, chemistry and mathematics at Wright Junior College, Roosevelt University and Illinois Institute of Technology - all the while working his way through high school and college by playing piano in clubs on Chicago's then-famous "Rush Street." After moving to Southern California, he worked his way through law school playing piano and appeared as a musician in seven major motion pictures. While slowly building his law practice, Gene purchased a truckload of movie equipment he rented out to film production companies. Always having been interested in boating, getting divorced prompted him to buy and move onto a 45-foot Chris Craft motor yacht in Marina del Rey California,. Years later, while serving as navigator on a yacht delivery from the U.S. to Tortola, Gene wrote his first book, "Celestial Navigation for Dummies" (before the popular series of 'Dummies' books was created). He used his own production equipment to shoot a video on the subject Celestial Navigation - "Sextant Use and the Sun Noon Shot" and unintentionally started the nautical video industry in this country. Over the next few years he followed that first title up with more than 50 other educational DVD titles, all displayed on his production company's website at www.MagicLampDVDs.com. Having moved on from doing scripts for his video productions, Gene turned to writing fiction, and now spends most of his time in the marina on his new boat, where he created the 15-book series of 'Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries,' all now available both in print and as eBooks at Smashwords via www.LegalMystery.com In addition to the 15 Peter Sharp novels, Gene compiled a group of fiction and non-fiction titles that he has either written or edited for others, plus some classic stories: the publishing company he formed (www.MagicLampPress.com) now has more than 60 books in print. The Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series #1: Single Jeopardy #2: ...By Reason of Sanity #3: A Class Action #4: Conspiracy of Innocence #5: ...Until Proven Innocent #6: The Common Law #7: The Magician's Legacy #8: The Reluctant Jurist #9: The Final Case #10: An Element of Peril #11: A Good Alibi #12: Legally Dead #13: How to Rob a Bank #14: Murder Under Way #15: The Sherlock Holmes Caper Gene is now working on writing the scripts for a 26-episode series of animated cartoons: the "Mister Pig Mysteries," soon to be syndicated internationally.
1000 Words: A Collection of Short Stories by Stephanie Bibb 1000 Words: A Collection of Short Stories by Stephanie Bibb April 22, 2012 $2.99 10637 words Sample 20%
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Stephanie Bibb is a photographer and author. 1000 Words is a project consisting of 1000 word short stories, each accompanied by her own photo illustrations.
112 Mercer Street by Sal Aiello 112 Mercer Street by Sal Aiello May 03, 2012 $2.99 61022 words Sample 20%
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13 Day War (Demonstone Chronicles #6) by Richard S. Tuttle 13 Day War (Demonstone Chronicles #6) by Richard S. Tuttle March 25, 2009 $5.99 224447 words Sample 50%
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eBook Reviews Weekly called Richard “…one of this century's leading authors of innovative fantasy tales." Molly Martin calls him “…a skillful weaver of tales.” Richard has this to say, “Making the transition from President of a computer consulting firm servicing Fortune 500 companies to the reclusive life of creating new worlds is not as difficult a task as one would imagine. Both require organization, patience, and a vision of what is possible.” Richard S. Tuttle accomplishes this transition in a dramatic way with the release of over twenty novels dealing with three entirely created worlds. The Forgotten Legacy Series evolves around a continent comprised of three countries with widely diverse cultures. The Targa Trilogy, Sword of Heavens series, and the Demonstone Chronicles deal not only with a diverse world, but widely varied universes as well. His ability to create a believable world and unique characters is already drawing a following of readers.
1440 by Megan Held 1440 by Megan Held July 03, 2011 $1.99 66755 words Sample 20%
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Well, I am one that does not do well with writing a bio. I am from the Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada. I have written 16 books; which include a variety of books from YA to Adult. I began writing 11 years ago. Writing is my hobby and I have a tendency to write novels with darkness to it. I do not like a generic mystery. I am supportive in encouraging people who are having difficulty writing a novel. I am currently working on a new book. "I write for the same reasons I breathe--because if I didn't, I would die." ~Isaac Asimov
1526 by Rena Edgar 1526 by Rena Edgar May 25, 2012 $2.99 30053 words Sample 20%
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Rena Edgar is a midwest native who enjoys the finer things in life--that is, if family, friends, cheap coffee, and all things nerdy count as "finer things". She perfers to keep her writing style accessable, but with the occasional, darker twist. She adores the loved ones who support and help her along the way, and her novella, "1526," is dedicated to them.
18 and Life by Chris Simnett 18 and Life by Chris Simnett Dec. 11, 2010 $2.99 61480 words Sample 50%
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I am an award winning writer and sports editor who worked in the newspaper industry for nearly 15 years, starting in small town Smithers B.C. and working my way up to the Calgary Herald. I currently write for Alberta Health Services as well as perform some communications advisor and project management duties. In my free time I'm a volunteer working to build a healthy tennis community in Airdrie, AB as 'community champion' for the Tennis Canada Building Tennis Communities Strategy. As part of that I coach kids and adults on the court as well as plan, run and organize tournaments, leagues, school and community tennis programs. I also run a tennis program at the Alberta Children's Hospital, where I work.
1A by Jordan Morris 1A by Jordan Morris Sep. 12, 2011 $0.99 3104 words Sample 25%
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Jordan Morris is a freelance writer and high school English teacher. He has been published in anthologies, magazines and won the 2005 A.C.T. Young & Emerging Writer Mentorship with Jackie French. Jordan ran a boutique hotel for writers and artists for a few years, but missed teaching, so he returned to the classroom. His students wanted a good novel to read. He wrote Round and Round.
2 Kingdoms: Anan's Ascent by Harry H. Hawkins, 2 Kingdoms: Anan's Ascent by Harry H. Hawkins, Sep. 05, 2011 $2.99 71104 words Sample 20%
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Harry H. Hawkins, III was born in Washington D.C. in January of 1979 where he lived until he was four years old. He always had an active imagination and a love for science fiction and fantasy. As a testament to that fact Harry created his first unique character when he was in the sixth grade. Over the next few years Harry continued to draw new characters, a skill that his father helped him develop, fueling his passion for creation. When he was fifteen, Harry made a drawing that would alter his life; he drew all of his current characters in one setting engaged in combat. Later that night he made a story to explain why the interactions between the characters were taking place and the significance of those relationships. Thus was the start of the 2 Kingdoms Saga. For the next few years through high school Harry continued to draw and create new characters. While attending Emory University, he had an epiphany: he loved to write and he had created just over two hundred unique characters all with names and a part to play in his story that now stretched three generations. It was at this time that he decided to share the world of the Anakim with the world. Debating over what media to use to tell the story, Harry finally decided on writing a book. He realized during his time in college that he could write better than he could draw and so set down with pen and paper and started his first draft. Many years later Harry has completed numerous written works and currently resides in the Metro Atlanta area with his children Harry J. and Kaye and continues to write adding to the 2 Kingdoms Universe.
2 Kingdoms: Anan's Awakening by Harry H. Hawkins, 2 Kingdoms: Anan's Awakening by Harry H. Hawkins, June 17, 2011 $0.99 68920 words Sample 20%
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Harry H. Hawkins, III was born in Washington D.C. in January of 1979 where he lived until he was four years old. He always had an active imagination and a love for science fiction and fantasy. As a testament to that fact Harry created his first unique character when he was in the sixth grade. Over the next few years Harry continued to draw new characters, a skill that his father helped him develop, fueling his passion for creation. When he was fifteen, Harry made a drawing that would alter his life; he drew all of his current characters in one setting engaged in combat. Later that night he made a story to explain why the interactions between the characters were taking place and the significance of those relationships. Thus was the start of the 2 Kingdoms Saga. For the next few years through high school Harry continued to draw and create new characters. While attending Emory University, he had an epiphany: he loved to write and he had created just over two hundred unique characters all with names and a part to play in his story that now stretched three generations. It was at this time that he decided to share the world of the Anakim with the world. Debating over what media to use to tell the story, Harry finally decided on writing a book. He realized during his time in college that he could write better than he could draw and so set down with pen and paper and started his first draft. Many years later Harry has completed numerous written works and currently resides in the Metro Atlanta area with his children Harry J. and Kaye and continues to write adding to the 2 Kingdoms Universe.
2012 in the Astrolabe by Cate Badham 2012 in the Astrolabe by Cate Badham Aug. 08, 2011 $2.99 75852 words Sample 20%
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After retiring from an academic career in Australia exploring personal interpretations of belief systems, Cate has followed her passion into the realm of yet another belief system, that of Astrology. By utilizing Predictive Astrology together with her knowledge of the Greco/Roman myths and using psychotherapeutic techniques, Cate has penned her version of events leading up to the Maya Long Count date of December 21, 2012. This is Cate's first foray into fiction writing.
206 Kingston Street by Daniel Philbin 206 Kingston Street by Daniel Philbin May 26, 2011 $3.99 22630 words Sample 20%
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2066 by Peter A. Brandt 2066 by Peter A. Brandt March 10, 2012 Free! 68941 words Sample 25%
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It only takes a few minutes of thought before Peter Brandt can devise a scenario that would make a fantastic story, and minutes after that before it begins to fill itself in. “I have been able to think up stories all my life but it’s only been in the last seven years that I realized I was abusing my creative side by not writing them down.” Peter retired from the Air Force and began a new career as a Technical Writer. His writing abilities have allowed him to work in Canada, the United States and even in the Middle East. However, its Peter’s love for stories that has brought him into a new realm of writing. His humorous memoir about his life as a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces and the tragic memoir about his father’s life in a Prisoner-of-War camp at the age of 14 allowed him to refine his writing before he began to venture in writing Young Adult fiction. “I have a very unique way of creating my stories. It begins with a craving, like a smoker who just recently quit cigarettes but still feels an overwhelming craving for a smoke. When that comes, I can’t shake it until I sit down and begin to let my mind wander. Many times I start my quest for a new story by wondering - What If. Soon after I begin to write and can usually get the first draft completed within a few weeks. Maple Express began as a “what if” question that involved a common held belief of the medical community and I’d share it with you but it would give away the storyline.” Peter has taken formal lessons in acting, "I've enjoyed some success as an actor in television and film before my day job as a Lead Technical Writer required me to move out of the country I always write my stories as I see them on the movie screen, which is why writing screenplays are also something I do with ease. I have written a couple of screenplays and shot them as short films with a friend of mine. I can honestly say I have landed in the perfect job for me. I love to write...doesn’t really matter what I write, creatively or technically, writing is a pleasurable experience. It has allowed me to travel and for that I am grateful.”
21 And A Half Minutes by Sushant sinha 21 And A Half Minutes by Sushant sinha May 29, 2011 $1.00 3392 words Sample 45%
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I am just a teenager trying to play with words but somehow i make wonderful compositions...but who am i to decide? I leave the decision on my readers!!
2:32 A.M. by Emily Ford 2:32 A.M. by Emily Ford Feb. 07, 2012 $1.99 106876 words Sample 15%
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300 Nights by Kriss Perras Running Waters 300 Nights by Kriss Perras Running Waters Feb. 24, 2011 $5.99 60564 words Sample 50%
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She is the publisher and editor of Malibu Arts Journal and previous publisher and editor of PCH Press (Malibu's daily newspaper). Her interviews range from a Q&A with Arman's widow, Corice Canton Arman, her husband being the influential figure in the art movement known as Nouveau Réalisme, the legendary Grace Slick of the powerhouse rock band Jefferson Airplane, Gerald Casale from the trendsetting band DEVO, Billy Zoom and Exene Cervenka of the Los Angeles quintessential punk band X, world renowned and groundbreaking photographer Glen Wexler, Marcus Jansen, the pioneer of the groundbreaking art movement known as Urban Expressionism, the text of the review now the narrative in the upcoming documentary Marcus Jansen: A Painter's Allegory, by Erad Productions, the iconic photographer Lyndie Benson, Pulitzer nominated photographer Jeff Widener, Los Angeles photography sensation Alex Prager, The School of Rock (the real one in Santa Monica, now called Rock Nation) and a 2002 interview with Zbigniew Brzezinski, the National Security Adviser to former President G.H.W. Bush, Susan Jordan of the Coastal Advocates environmental organization, to local legends like Malibu powerhouse rock band 27 Miles, and A-list film stars Ed Asner, Dick Van Dyke, Pierce Bronson, Ted Danson, Danny Stern, and Téa Leoni, among others, Hollywood writing guru Chris Vogler and Progressive thinker David Swanson and his now well-known blog, http://davidswanson.org/ She currently owns the independent story development and film production company Running Waters Productions. Her writing and directing credits include the 300 Nights Project, a collection of projects including a short, a feature film and a novel released October 31, 2010. The 300 Nights Short Film Subject stars Henry Mortensen (Lord of the Rings, Crimson Tide) and Michael S. Garvey (Men in Black II, JAG, ER, Roswell). Kriss Perras Running Waters' further writing and directing credits include the upcoming feature films Fard Ayn, and Tiananmen Square, among other in-development feature films at Running Waters Productions. She began her career in film as a Casting Assistant on the feature film Easy (2003), directed by Jane Weinstock and nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. She later worked as Continuity Supervisor for the films A Through M (2006), a film at the Directing Workshop for Women at the American Film Institute (AFI), Lime Salted Love, a 2006 independent film starring and produced by Kristanna Loken and Matthew 26:17 (2005), a film directed by Shannon W. Rawls. She later directed a short comedy titled Dunk Tank Priest and moved on to direct and produce the music video Come Inside, starring rock musician David Reeves, from the original punk band Radiochild and Paul Roessler, from the famous punk band The Screamers. The music video was shot in iconic Topanga, California. She previously worked for a well-known development firm in Hollywood where she learned the craft of story development, a trade she enjoys and finds highly gratifying. She is a 2002 member of the prestigious American National Honor Society Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and is United Nations Certified in International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict. She was educated at American Military University where she majored in International Relations and minored in Intelligence Studies. 300 Nights, a science fiction novel to be released May 1, 2011 in mass market paperback, marks her first novel in a saga of three books: 300 Nights, Exile and Holo.
37 North 6 (Book Two of The Last Beautiful Republic). by E.G. CALLCUT 37 North 6 (Book Two of The Last Beautiful Republic). by E.G. CALLCUT March 28, 2012 $5.99 46632 words Sample 20%
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I'm really sorry: I made the mistake of giving a 3-month exclusivity to Amazon for the sale of "Transit Refused", the 1st part of "The Last Beautiful Republic" ... This period will be over in about 6 weeks, or less - and then I'll be publishing through Smashwords, you can rest assured! But until then, you can only download "Transit Refused" through Amazon, and "37 North 6" here. Sorry!
7 Cities: Roswell by Lauren Howie 7 Cities: Roswell by Lauren Howie March 28, 2012 $0.99 16181 words Sample 25%
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Hello everyone! I've finally published the first part of my book 7 Cities! I started writing this in 1996. Needless to say its been a long time coming. I've loved writing since elementary school and have dreamed of becoming a published author ever since. I am so happy that I am well on my way. I tend to write young adult fiction but a lot of my work leans toward the sci-fi/fantasy spectrum. Now that I've started I will publish work as often as I can so keep checking in. Happy reading!
8 Graduates From CalTex High...And How There Lives Intertwine with Each Others by Manny Williams 8 Graduates From CalTex High...And How There Lives Intertwine with Each Others by Manny Williams Oct. 03, 2011 $25.00 164086 words Sample 30%
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A and D by Louisse C. A and D by Louisse C. Aug. 12, 2011 $6.99 87030 words Sample 20%
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I. am. eighteen. years. old. A college student. I have an INTJ personality type. Which is said to be rare. Whoa. (It's not a disease, for those of you who gets the wrong idea. LOL!) I just love to read books and listen to music and watch movies. I love to daydream which leads me to writing novels -- or short stories. I have found a word worthy of Harry Potter!!! And it is: PHENOMENAL. The Main REASON why I write: To make people SMILE. For narrow-minded Haters: Keep your minds WIDE OPEN. I fear they might be LIMITED to only what you WANT to see. A and D -reached What's Hot #1 -reached What's Hot: Humor #1 -reached What's Hot: Teen Fiction #1 **My work (A and D) is copyrighted under the Republic Act No. 8293 Class A. It is enshrined in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
A Basketful Of Figs by Joyce Chng A Basketful Of Figs by Joyce Chng July 29, 2010 $0.99 3431 words Sample 10%
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Joyce Chng lives in Singapore, loves sf/f, reading, writing, cooking, gardening and assorted stuff. She has two lovely daughters and a wonderful husband. She also herds cats. Her other writing and publishing credits appear in sf/f publications such as Fang, Claw and Steel, Crossed Genres, Semaphore Magazine, Everyday Fiction, M-BRANE SF and Bards & Sages Quarterly. Stories are featured in anthologies by Semaphore and Apex (The Apex Book of World SF, II, forthcoming). Her two urban fantasy novels by Lyrical Press (Wolf At The Door and Obsidian Moon, Obsidian Eye)are released in April and November 2011 respectively.
A Beautiful Soul by Timothy Paterson A Beautiful Soul by Timothy Paterson Jan. 13, 2012 $3.99 41787 words Sample 25%
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Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; lilwhistler@juno.com
A Black Hole in Neasden by David Sutherland A Black Hole in Neasden by David Sutherland Nov. 15, 2011 $0.99 69513 words Sample 20%
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David Sutherland was born in Toronto, Canada and trained as a photographer at Ryerson University. Parallel to a successful 30 year career as a travel photographer, he started writing for children part-time and published his first story, Alma and the Magic Yoyo in 1996. He now lives in London, UK and writes full-time. He has a love of red Rioja, brass propellers, Arsenal FC and vintage shirts. For more info please visit www.david-sutherland.com
A Blackmail and a Birthday (Darkworld) by Misti Wolanski A Blackmail and a Birthday (Darkworld) by Misti Wolanski Oct. 04, 2011 $0.99 5657 words Sample 50%
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Misti Wolanski has always loved to play in fantasy land and practiced writing all through her teens. She now freelances as a web writer for her day job, to use those writing skills. In her spare time, she likes crocheting and knitting jewelry, baby clothes, and small toys. She does not, however, embroider.
A Blaze of Glory by Bruce Coville A Blaze of Glory by Bruce Coville July 19, 2011 $0.99 3955 words Sample 40%
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Bruce Coville is the author of 100 books (if you count the forthcoming ALWAYS OCTOBER, HarperCollins, summer 2012). His writing for children and young adults includes the international bestseller MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN, and the wildly popular UNICORN CHRONICLES series. His works have appeared in over a dozen languages, and have won children's choice awards in over a dozen states, including twice in California. He has been, at various times, a teacher, a toymaker, a magazine editor, a gravedigger, and a cookware salesman. He is also the founder of FULL CAST AUDIO, an audiobook publishing company devoted to producing full cast, unabridged recordings of material for family listening. Mr. Coville lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife, illustrator Katherine Coville.
A Boy and his Blog - Part 1 by Matt Jarbo A Boy and his Blog - Part 1 by Matt Jarbo March 05, 2012 $1.99 20861 words Sample 10%
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I'm just a Screenwriter caught up in the crazy, mixed-up world that is Los Angeles. Creating new stories is something I live for. I hope to share some of my ideas with you some day.
A Boy Named Shawn by Robert Beard A Boy Named Shawn by Robert Beard Aug. 11, 2010 $5.00 29507 words Sample 30%
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Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Robert W. Beard, author of the Shawn Barton Adventures "A Boy Named Shawn" (Book 1) and "Halcyon" (Book 2), attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where he earned a B.S. in Physics. After three years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, he pursued an academic career–-M.A. from Louisiana State University and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan. Through the years, he held appointments at Princeton, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana State, and Florida State universities. He and his lovely wife now live in Tallahassee, Florida.
A Broken Hallelujah: Jim Tanner’s Private War by Kevin Guest A Broken Hallelujah: Jim Tanner’s Private War by Kevin Guest June 19, 2010 $2.99 55441 words Sample 30%
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Kevin M. Guest was born July 15, 1977. His passion for story telling often led him to day dreaming during school. In his off time he would spend hours writing short stories. In October you can find him working the barbeque booth at Reindeer Manor. He resides in Arlington, TX, with his lovely wife Tammi and their son, Chris.
A Bunch in a Month by Jeffrey Hillard A Bunch in a Month by Jeffrey Hillard Oct. 09, 2011 $0.99 5587 words Sample 10%
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I'm an award-winning writer, teacher, editor, and publisher. I'm the author of several books of poems, a chapbook of short stories, and I've edited numerous anthologies. I teach community workshops in writing, creativity, and leadership. My journalism-based webzine is RED! the breakthrough 'zine (www.redwebzine.org). RED! shares stories and news of transformation and positive life changes in the lives of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, and of innovators helping make those changes a reality.
A Cat's Tale by Matt Sorensen A Cat's Tale by Matt Sorensen Dec. 27, 2010 $0.99 4909 words Sample 40%
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Matt Sorensen is, of course, a pseudonym. It's taken from his grandfather's first name (Matthias) and his grandmother's maiden name (Sorensen). They were proud, hardworking Danish immigrants like the ones talked about in chapter 5 of his book "In the Bowl of Night." The man behind the mask was born in 1933, served in the Navy more years ago than he cares to remember and writes factual information under his real name. As a fiction writer, he prefers to remain anonymous. It's easier to dodge the rotten tomatoes that way.
A Cats Tale II Cleo by Robert Dixon A Cats Tale II Cleo by Robert Dixon Feb. 11, 2012 $1.99 20117 words Sample 20%
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Retired Military living in Northern New York with my wife Sue. The inspiration for this book series came from Isabelle the black and white cat that seemed to always know when my wife was upset and needed attention. Sadly she passed on Christmas morning 2010 and now has joined her family in the Garden.
A Cats Tale III Apollo by Robert Dixon A Cats Tale III Apollo by Robert Dixon Feb. 12, 2012 $1.99 20803 words Sample 20%
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Retired Military living in Northern New York with my wife Sue. The inspiration for this book series came from Isabelle the black and white cat that seemed to always know when my wife was upset and needed attention. Sadly she passed on Christmas morning 2010 and now has joined her family in the Garden.
A Cats Tale IV-Diana by Robert Dixon A Cats Tale IV-Diana by Robert Dixon Feb. 24, 2012 $1.99 19137 words Sample 20%
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Retired Military living in Northern New York with my wife Sue. The inspiration for this book series came from Isabelle the black and white cat that seemed to always know when my wife was upset and needed attention. Sadly she passed on Christmas morning 2010 and now has joined her family in the Garden.
A Chance for Charity (The Immortal Ones) by S.L. Baum A Chance for Charity (The Immortal Ones) by S.L. Baum Feb. 03, 2011 $0.99 70627 words Sample 20%
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I have had a love of sci-fi since I was a kid... watching Star Trek with my father. I am such a junky for action packed sci-fi movies to this day... thanks Dad! That love started to include the supernatural/paranormal as I reached my teens. I will always thank Anne Rice and Lestat for introducing me to a whole new genre... and my love vampire fiction was born. When I began writing, I didn't consider the YA paranormal genre. I started two previous projects that I couldn't finish, and I never knew why. But, when I started to write - A Chance for Charity (The Immortal Ones) - the story poured out of me and I loved every minute of the writing process! I still have those other stories, and someday I plan to go back and finish them. I am a crafter by nature! This probably also explains my love of writing - it is in the creative family. I scrapbook, sew, bead, etc... I love to create. I have a room in my home dedicated to crafts. Paper, ribbons, stickers, die-cuts, there is whole mess of supplies! At one time I was in the handcrafted wedding/party invitation business. You should see my kiddos' birthday invitations! My other love is baking, although I don't do a ton of it. Because if I bake it, then I want to eat it! Cookie creation is a fun process. I like to see how many yummy ingredients I can cram into a recipe. So far, my favorite cookie is an oatmeal, coconut, chocolate chip, toffee bit cookie - YUM! I will totally email you that recipe :D On top of writer, part time teacher, crafter, baker... I am wife and mother - the latter being the best job in the world!
A Child to Love by Timothy Paterson A Child to Love by Timothy Paterson May 14, 2012 $0.99 2502 words Sample 20%
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Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; lilwhistler@juno.com
A Christmas Gift by Diane Craver A Christmas Gift by Diane Craver Feb. 24, 2011 $3.99 25688 words Sample 20%
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As the youngest in the family, growing up on a farm in Findlay, Ohio, Diane often acted out characters from her own stories in the backyard. In high school she was the student sitting in class with a novel hidden in front of her propped up textbook. Before starting on her writing career, Diane was a school teacher and play director. She met her husband while teaching at an orphanage, and they married in 1975. While raising their six children, Diane started writing nonfiction. Later, she decided it would be a nice escape to write fiction. She enjoys her life with her husband and six children in southwestern Ohio. Her husband of thirty-five years is very supportive, as well as her awesome children. Diane writes nonfiction, inspirational, contemporary romance, women’s fiction and chick-lit mystery. She writes fun and inspiring stories filled with memorable characters and is a multi-published author. Diane gives thanks to God daily for all her wonderful blessings. Learn more about Diane Craver and her books at www.dianecraver.com and www.dianecraver.com/blog.
A Christmas Tale by A Christmas Tale by ezmeralde Jan. 22, 2011 You set the price! 1979 words Sample 2%
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A Codex of Malevolence by Matthew Sawyer A Codex of Malevolence by Matthew Sawyer March 01, 2011 $0.99 49142 words Sample 33%
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About me ... I don't have any awards - not even an honorable mention. Heck, I didn't even go to school to become a Writer - I was going to be a Fine Art Painter. Yet I had to pay my student loans. After college, I worked in Mental Health - as in schizophrenics and other assortment of severe mental disorders. All the while, I painted and drew - and wrote. I'm a Stephen King fan, so that may have something to do with my latter ambition in life. I was reading The Waste Lands (Dark Tower Book 3), much to my disappointment, and the Master's words spoke to me. King once said something about knowing you're ready to write a book when you recognize the fact - paraphrased - "You can do better." Grandiose, I know, but I knew the story I wanted to read - years of drawing monsters had spun my own mythology and I hoped for something comparable and real. The book I wanted to write would fulfill a fading desire and breathe life into the chimeras I had sketched into my notebooks. That visual mythology was collectively called "The Mortui Philosophies." I had tried animation, but the repetitive work only produced frustration. So much in fact, I joined the 'sane' world and switched careers into Internet Technology. Secure, I had stopped painting and focused on a very rewarding career. After a few years lacking expression from my creative self and a disenchanting experience with the Gunslinger, my Pazuzu Trilogy took its first breath. And there is the reason readers should read my Pazuzu Trilogy - it is a unique, blasphemous, scrubbed-til-Sunday epic. The Eighth Revision is the first pass in which I did not make major changes - I found typos and a few obtuse sentences, but other than those, the changes are smattering instances of changing blocks of text into dialogue. If my 4,000+ readers would please try Pazuzu - Manifestation again, I don't think they'll be disappointed - it's the same story now told with an Active Voice and looks downright professional opposed my miserable self-publishing effort to date. I hope readers will enjoy the free ebook version of Manifestation - the first book in the trilogy - tell everyone they know and buy the second and third book. Manifestation is background and Emergence is when the story really picks-up speed. The Seventh Revision was good, but the Eighth is better.
A Course in Murder by Elizabeth Chater A Course in Murder by Elizabeth Chater Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 47213 words Sample 20%
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Elizabeth Chater was the author of more than 24 novels and countless short stories. She received a B.A. from the University of British Columbia and an M.A. from San Diego State University, and joined the faculty of the latter in 1963 where she began a lifelong friendship with science fiction author Greg Bear. She was honored with The Distinguished Teacher award in 1969, and was awarded Outstanding Professor of the Year in 1977. After receiving her Professor Emeritus, she embarked on a new career as a novelist with Richard Curtis as her agent. In the 1950s and 60s she published short stories in Fantastic Universe Magazine and The Saint Mystery Magazine, and she won the Publisher's Weekly short story contest in 1975. She went on to publish 22 romance novels over an 8 year period. She also wrote under the pen names Lee Chater, Lee Chaytor, and Lisa Moore. For more information, please visit http://www.elizabethchater.com.
A Cowboy and an Indian by Jeremy Taylor A Cowboy and an Indian by Jeremy Taylor Jan. 19, 2011 $2.99 12894 words Sample 25%
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I've been writing since 1984, had my first book published in 1989 and have published another 49 books since then. I write mostly for teenage learners of English but also write a lot of short stories.
A Crack in the Line by Michael Lawrence A Crack in the Line by Michael Lawrence June 27, 2011 $2.00 48857 words Sample 15%
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Since 1995 the author has published more than forty books for children and young adults, plus a number of stories and a personal memoir (Milking the Novelty: a tale of two cities and one madhouse) about his days as a photographer in London, Paris and at a Butlin's holiday camp. He has also written for radio, and his story Young Dracula was the inspiration for two 14 episode BBC-TV series.
A Cup of Coffee and a Kiss by Richard H. Schweitzer A Cup of Coffee and a Kiss by Richard H. Schweitzer Nov. 30, 2011 You set the price! 6785 words Sample 20%
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Richard H. Schweitzer is an aging fledgling storyteller, an a denizen of various Los Angeles-based coffee shops and tolerant restaurants. He tries to avoid the rubric "writer" as it seems to infer a "for hire" status.
A Cure for Chaos by Alan Tucker A Cure for Chaos by Alan Tucker Jan. 28, 2011 $3.99 80184 words Sample 30%
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I'm a Dad, Writer, Graphic Designer and Soccer Coach... not necessarily in that order!