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KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk | by C.D. Reimer Feb. 03, 2012 | $0.99 | 3978 words | Sample 45% |
| Author bio: C.D. Reimer lives and works in Silicon Valley. His interests are ceramics, painting, tropical fish, and web programming. These keep him out of trouble when he’s not fixing broken users and consoling hurt computers. Currently working on his first novel, two short story collections, and various short stories. He had published 25+ short stories and appeared in a half dozen anthologies. |
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LAUREL and HARDY - The British Tours | by A.J MARRIOT Jan. 14, 2012 | $4.99 | 84754 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: “A.J†MARRIOT Comedian—Lecturer-Author-Humourist-Writer-Speaker “A.J†(as he likes to be known) turned professional Comedian in 1975, and for 15 years toured the length and breadth of Britain; played Residencies in Jersey, the Isle of Man, and the Isle of Wight; cruised in American waters; and worked in Canada, Alaska, Spain, Tenerife, Lanzarotte, Ibiza, and Corfu. In 1987 he turned his pen hand to writing comedy for television, and has writing credits for: Cue Gary (Wilmot); Five Alive; Live from the Palladium; Live from Her Majesty’s; 3-2-1; Summertime Special; The Russ Abbot Show; and 3 series of The Brian Conley Show. In 1993, he began writing rather bigger works, and has since self-published four large illustrated biographies: LAUREL & HARDY – The British Tours (ISBN 0-9521308-0-7) Available direct from the publisher. -----0----- CHAPLIN – Stage by Stage (ISBN 978-0-9521308-1-9) Available direct from the publisher. -----0----- The Lighter Side of LAUREL & HARDY (ISBN 055298023793) Fourth reprint -----0----- LAUREL and HARDY – The U.S. Tours ISBN 978-0-9521308-2-6 -----0----- “A.J†Marriot gives talks on all his book subjects, and his presentations have been the highlight of many Literary-Luncheons and Film Festivals. His presentations can be tailored to last from half-an-hour to one-and-a-half hours, and are always punctuated by brilliant ad-libbing, observations, and inter-action with his audience. What most people find remarkable is that he uses no notes - but catch him out if you can! A.J. Marriot - “The Merry Wit†|
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Troubles in a Golden Eye | by William Russo & Jan Merlin Jan. 01, 2012 | $9.99 | 66369 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Dr. William Russo has been a long-time professor of film studies at a college near Boston, Mass. Mr. Jan Merlin is a notable stage and screen actor, winner of an Emmy for writing. He also received the Southern California Motion Picture Council award for his lifelong work in film. Russo and Merlin also write independently, both fiction and non-fiction. Their work has been published by "Long Time Ago Books and Films" as well as the New England Vintage Film Society. |
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Movie Plots & Concepts | by Jones Stone Dec. 23, 2011 | $11.99 | 1674 words | Sample 14% |
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Deep Characterization | by Bill Johnson Dec. 20, 2011 | $0.99 | 15017 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Bill Johnson is author of A Story is a Promise and The Spirit of Storytelling, a writing workbook, and web master of Essays on the Craft of Dramatic Writing, a site that explores principles of storytelling through reviews of popular movies, books and plays (www.storyispromise.com). He's taught writing workshops around the U.S. He has read manuscript submissions for literary agents. His afterlife play, The Baggage Handler, was chosen as one of the best ten minute plays and published by Smith and Kraus. Bill is currently office manager for Willamette Writers, a Pacific Northwest non-profit writing group with 1,600 members. |
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The Actors Room 50 Original Monologues & Tips For Success | by Steven G. Lowe Dec. 20, 2011 | $11.75 | 11144 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: As an accomplished acting coach and Talent Manager, Steven G. Lowe has been helping actors develop their strengths and conquer their limitations for over a decade. As the Founder of The Actor's Room, television and film workshops in Los Angeles and Orange County, California, Steven has helped to shape the careers of many notable actors. Recognized by many as one of the industry’s leading personalization coaches, Steven’s insight and technique have become known worldwide, gaining him the respect of his actors and many top professionals in the entertainment business. Steven is the Co-Founder of Last Chance Productions. As a Production Executive and Screenwriter he has a vast experience in film and television development. In the early years, Steven applied his creative talents to radio where he established himself as an on-air personality, producer and voiceover artist in a series of worldwide radio-syndicated shows. What truly separates Steven from other coaches is his ability to blend over 20 years experience in the film/television/radio industry with 25 years of counseling at-risk youth and their families (specializing in human behavioral observation). This exceptional talent combination is translated into his writing, seminars, scripts, and coaching. Steven’s diversified and extensive background has given him an amazing understanding of the inner workings of the acting world and a genuine ability to educate with a refreshing and honest approach. Steven believes an actor’s individual creative process must be respected, ultimately encouraging the performer to achieve autonomy. Whether coaching one-on-one or by written teachings, Steven helps his actors find purpose. "My desire is to please God, motivate others to achieve what they love, and to eat a great meal!" - Steven G. Lowe, The Actors Room |
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The G.O.R.E. Score, Volume 1: A Review Guide to All Things Zombie | by Tony Schaab Dec. 19, 2011 | $7.99 | 53637 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Tony Schaab is a best-selling author and award-winning review critic. He is the creator of the horror and sci-fi review sites TheGOREScore.com and TheGASPFactor.com, as well as the books “The G.O.R.E. Score: A Review Guide to All Things Zombie, Volumes 1 and 2.†His writings, ranging from general-fiction to comedy to horror and everything in between, have been nominated for Nebula and Lambda Awards; Tony was named 2010’s Dead Letter “Fresh Meat Award†winner for most promising newcomer to the horror genre. Tony is currently hard at work on multiple projects: the next volumes in “The G.O.R.E. Score†and “The G.A.S.P. Factor†book series; writing the novelized adaptation of Ed Wood’s classic film Plan 9 from Outer Space; and writing the story and scripts for Night of the Living Dead, Parts 2 and 3 to be world-premiered onstage in 2012 and 2013. When not writing, Tony enjoys working as the Entertainment Director for Indianapolis’ premiere DJ service, Event One, and spending time with his daughter Amelia and his dog Izzy. |
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At the Movies with the Law of Attraction | by Robert Cettl Nov. 21, 2011 | $2.99 | 34711 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: A former SAR Research Fellow at the National Film & Sound Archive, Robert has a BA(Hons) in Film Study, a GRAD DIP (Information Study), and a GRAD CERT (TESOL). He is a member of ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) and currently teaches English at Dushanzi Middle School #1 in Xinjiang province in China. Professionally published in print by US scholarly giant McFarland, Robert branched into independent digital publishing shortly following Amazon's release of the Kindle. As publisher at Wider Screenings TM | Transgressor he designs and releases ebooks for local Australian authors, beginning in Adelaide, South Australia. Though established on Smashwords, Kindle and the new XinXii self-publishing platforms, Robert also distributes through Lightning Source. He balances his time developing self-published projects, freelancing as a designer and independent digital publisher for other authors and developing interactive, scholarly, film review material. Robert's interest in adult film and erotica has led to repeated entanglements with the popular press. Neverthless, he maintains an avowed, almost obsessive interest in the film analysis of adult X-rated erotic movies. This he hosts in tandem with much mainstream film writing on his website Wider Screenings TM, which also features complete details of his ebook publications, including multi-media versions unavailable on either Smashwords or Kindle. Interested readers are encouraged to visit the website for additional free intellectual content related to movies | ebooks | multimedia. Robert's current pursuit is interactive, multi-media PDF based ebooks with embedded audio and video material for a completely integrated e-reading experience. Details of these projects can be found at his website. |
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Audition for Your Career, Not the Job: Mastering the On-camera Audition | by Tim Phillips Nov. 04, 2011 | $9.99 | 62575 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Tim Phillips, founder of The Tim Phillips Studio, is an on-camera audition coach based in Los Angeles. A former actor and theatre director, in 1983 he established his studio in New York, where he taught principles of acting based upon The Meisner Technique. Since then, he has ignited the careers of Emmy Award-winner Richard Schiff, Emmy Award- and Golden Globe Award-nominee Wendie Malick, Nancy Travis, Roma Maffia, Robert Wisdom, and thousands of other actors. He has also coached Justin Timberlake, Molly Simms, Jayne Brook, Joanne Baron, Justin Chatwin, and Kate del Castillo. Tim has personally coached 35,000 auditions in the last twenty-five years. Over 70 percent of his students book roles from the audition scripts they bring into his class to prepare. Many of his current and former students have been casted as series regulars, recurring characters, and top-of-show guest stars on television and in feature films. Tim's highly acclaimed Sherlock Holmesing the Text® method of script analysis is the foundation of his on-camera audition technique. In combination with his unique tools for crafting, his method is one of the most comprehensive and revolutionary approaches to auditioning ever made available to professional actors working in film and television. As a speaker, he regularly tours the country lecturing at colleges and universities. He is the creator of the audio Tim Phillips' Studio Audition Technique (CD) and companion video series to this book, Tim Phillips' On-camera Audition Technique: Sherlock Homlesing the Text® (DVD 1) and Tim Phillips' On-camera Audition Technique: Crafting (DVD 2). |
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My Hollywood MisAdventures | by Allan Cole Nov. 04, 2011 | $4.50 | 206458 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Allan Cole is a best-selling author, screenwriter and former prize-winning newsman who brings a rich background in travel and personal experience to his imaginative work. Son of a CIA operative, Cole was raised in the Middle East, Europe, and the Far East. He attended thirty-two schools and visited or lived in as many countries. He recalls hearing Othello for the first time as a child sitting on an ancient fortress wall in Cyprus - the island Shakespeare had in mind when he wrote the play. Rejecting invitations to join the CIA, Cole became an award-winning investigative reporter and editor who dealt with everything from landmark murder cases to thieving government officials. Since that time he’s concentrated on books and film. His novels include the landmark science fiction series, “Sten,†the highly-praised fantasy trilogy, “Tales Of The Timuras,†“The Far Kingdoms†series, a World Fantasy Award Finalist, and the Vietnam war classic, “A Reckoning For Kings.†The “Sten†novels, which he coauthored with the late Chris Bunch, have sold upwards of 25 million books worldwide and have been published in 13 languages. His latest novels include “The Lords Of Terror,†which he wrote with Russian fantasy master, Nick Perumov, as well as “MacGregor,†and “Drowned Hopes,†thrillers set in Boca Raton, Florida. “Lords†is the first and only novel written by American and Russian collaborators. Allan has sold more than a hundred and fifty television dramas, ranging from “Quincy†and “The Rockford Files†to and “Walker, Texas Ranger.†He lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife, Kathryn. For more information see his homepage at www.acole.com and his film and entry at IMDB.com |
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Radio Radio - The Story of the Irish Radio Pirates | by Peter Mulryan Nov. 01, 2011 | $9.99 | 60932 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Peter Mulryan is a TV producer director, specialising in food and drink! He has written some five books on whiskey. He lives in County Cork, not too far from the famous Midleton distillery. 'Radio, Radio' was his first book, here it is republished for the first time since 1988. |
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100 Nights in the Dark: A Collection of Contemporary Film Reviews and Essays | by Joe Barlow Oct. 23, 2011 | $0.99 | 89188 words | Sample 20% |
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Shameless Self Promotion | by Parker, Parker and Martin Oct. 18, 2011 | $6.99 | 43596 words | Sample 20% |
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The Erotic Screen: The Golden Hardcore & The Shimmering Dyke-Core | by Susie Bright Sep. 30, 2011 | $9.99 | 69878 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Susie Bright "Big Sex Little Death: A Memoir" Susie Bright is the author of the national bestsellers "Full Exposure" and "The Sexual State of the Union," as well as "The Best American Erotica" and "Herotica" series, which ushered in women’s erotic publishing. She the host of Audible’s "In Bed With Susie Bright," the longest-running sex-ed show in the history of broadcasting. She was co-founder and editor of "On Our Backs" magazine, and was the first journalist to cover erotic cinema and the porn business in the mainstream press. A progenitor of the sex-positive movement, Bright taught the first university course on pornography, and brought lasting sexual influence to her role in films like "Bound" and "The Celluloid Closet," as well as playing herself, "the famous feminist sex writer," on "Six Feet Under." |
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In the Name of Corruption | by Mark Pruter Sep. 29, 2011 | $0.99 | 8980 words | Sample 20% |
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HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS Index of Movie Titles BOOKS 1-16: "A" - "Z" | by John Howard Reid Sep. 20, 2011 | $0.99 | 12515 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests". |
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The Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book | by Sarah Johnstone Sep. 20, 2011 | $4.99 | 9591 words | Sample 20% |
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World Sport Quiz - Ultimate Quiz and Trivia | by Carl Dungworth Sep. 12, 2011 | $7.00 | 12336 words | Sample 20% |
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15 Monologues to SLAM! | by Peppur Chambers Sep. 07, 2011 | $1.99 | 6324 words | Sample 20% |
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Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films | by John Howard Reid Sep. 03, 2011 | $2.99 | 54862 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests". |
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Just Kidding - Stand-Up Comedy For Kids Of All Ages | by Toni Attell Sep. 02, 2011 | $9.50 | 35762 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Toni Attell is as an Emmy nominated actress. Her credits include a variety of work in television and movies as well as experience working internationally with some of the greatest masters of the performance- arts field, including, Jean Louie Barroult. Marcel Marceau and Mamako Yoneyama for mime, Carlos Mazzonne for Comedia del Arte and Bill Ball, David Dukes, Paul Shenar, David Alexander, Nina Foch and Harvey Lembeck for improvisation, comedy and acting. She is a member of The Academy of Arts and Sciences and is on the “Blue Ribbon Panel†that votes on the Emmys. Toni Attell performed with the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Theater West in Los Angeles and toured over 350 colleges in the United States as a mime-comedienne teaching master classes in movement and acting. She has created and performed a number of one-woman shows, started the Comedy Store Players in Los Angeles and has instructed and choreographed the clowns at Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus and has choreographed a variety of music videos including Kim Carnes’ Betty Davis Eyes. Ms. Attell helped to create a summer program for children and adult actors and writers at the Los Angeles Theater Center and recently toured Japan and China performing her new one woman shows. She started three stand-up comedy groups comprised of children called “The Comedy Pups.†that was featured on National Television and has taught acting for twenty years to children, teens, adults and seniors. As a comedienne and mime she was the opening act for Jay Leno, Steve Martin and Robin Williams. In 2002-2003 she hosted her own radio show on KRLA talk radio called “The Romantic Intuitive.†and is currently acting, lecturing and performing and is writing a column for The Tolucan Times and La Brea Living Magazine called “The Chatterbox-The Biz†for the last three years. Antoinette (Toni) Attell is presently an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinema teaching the Acting Experience for Writers and Acting for Directors and is also teaching at UCLA Extension where she has taught and created the following classes: “Comedy Boot Camp†“Hypnosis and Intuition for the Actor in Acting†and is teaching graduate and undergraduate students, Acting for Non-Actors†and “Acting for Commercials†at Chapman College. Ms. Attell is a pioneer in taking acting relaxation exercises to a deeper level with the use of different enhancement modalities. These techniques have improved her students’ abilities in presentation and memorization skills. Ms. Attell has co-written a workbook with Carl Gottlieb (Jaws, The Jerk, Dr. Detroit) called “ The Little Blue Book for Filmmaking.†She also published “Just Kidding – Stand-Up Comedy For Kids Of All Ages†on Ebook readers everywhere. · She has created and taught these classes so far at USC, Chapman, NYFA and UCLA–Ext. · Voice and Movement · Comedy Boot Camp · Acting for Non–Actors · Acting for Writers · Acting for Directors · Hypnosis and Intuition for the Actor in Acting · Acting: The Fundamentals · Scene Study · Improvisation · Acting for Commercials ( so Important for the kids to make money right away) · Acting for Film · Taking it from Stage to Screen · Pantomime and other movements for the Actor in Film. · The Psychology of Acting |
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De Suina Inmolatione | by Mirco Mungari Sep. 02, 2011 | $4.99 | 3669 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Mirco Mungari è nato in Calabria nel 1982. Ha iniziato la sua formazione musicale studiando chitarra classica. Si è poi avvicinato all’etnomusicologia, coltivando alcuni strumenti popolari della Calabria centromeridionale (zampogna a chiave e a paru, tamburello, chitarra battente) e le diverse tecniche dei tamburi a cornice del Sud Italia. Parallelamente ha studiato la prassi musicale araba, approfondendo la tecnica dell’oud e degli strumenti a percussione (daf, bendir, darabukka, riqq), iniziando un percorso di continuo perfezionamento tuttora in fieri; in particolare ha approfondito la tecnica del bouzouki e delle mandole italiane. In un percorso di esplorazione e contaminazione, si dedica al clarinetto e ai fiati tradizionali (ocarine, flauti di canna, zurna). Ha maturato numerose esperienze come musicista e compositore per il teatro, ha scritto ed eseguito musiche di scena e per performance artistiche, e attualmente si dedica ad approfondire lo studio della composizione. Specializzato in archeologia classica, si occupa anche di organologia antica e archeologia musicale, con particolare attenzione agli strumenti romani e altomedievali. |
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How to Become a Professional Writer | by Dwayne McMillan Aug. 30, 2011 | $2.99 | 8794 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: You have now stepped into the Dwayne Zone. Let me be the first to welcome you to a world of imagination and adventure. I’m from a small town in Florida where I grew up like so many others, trying to find my true calling. I’ve always had a strong imagination but it took time to fully realize that my dream was to become a writer. Once I started down this path, I knew it was the right one. I have enjoyed every step of the journey and met some very interesting people along the way. This is a world where dreams do come true. I act as a freelancer on the side, doing the odd job here and there. It’s very enjoyable to help someone bring their dreams to life. So what made me decide to become a writer? It was an easy decision. The freedom of creating my own worlds and then sharing those places with others is an experience like none other. I hope you enjoy my stories. Without you reading them, these worlds would never come to life. I hope you enjoy your stay in the Dwayne Zone. :) |
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The Talk Radio Guest Book: How To Be The Perfect Talk Radio Guest by Dave Congalton & Deborah Bayles | by Deborah Bayles Aug. 27, 2011 | $2.99 | 14127 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Deborah Bayles is a nationally known technology and Baby Boomer/senior marketing expert, e-commerce book author, speaker, and college instructor. She hosts a weekly radio show devoted to Baby Boomer and senior issues, The Best is Yet to Be, on News/Talk 920 AM KVEC in San Luis Obispo, California. Connect to Deborah Twitter: http://twitter.com/deborahbayles Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deborah.bayles LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/deborahbayles Google+: https://plus.google.com/111526955075282145057 Personal web site: http://www.deborahbayles.com Radio show web site: http://www.yet2.be |
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Los secretos sexuales de Nacho Vidal | by Simón Posada Aug. 21, 2011 | $3.00 | 6201 words | Sample 20% |
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Cashiers du Cinemart 16 | by Mike White Aug. 18, 2011 | $3.99 | 45841 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Often mistaken for the ginger screenwriter/actor of the same name, Mike White has been a frequent contributor to publications such as CinemaScope, Paracinema, Detroit's Metro Times, and Detour-Mag.com. He's served on juries at the Slamdance, Cinekink and MicroCineFest film festivals. Additionally, he’s been featured in the documentaries David Goodis: To a Pulp and The People Vs. George Lucas. In 2010, BearManor Media published White's book, Impossibly Funky: A Cashiers du Cinemart Collection. |
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Pondicherry-The Educational Hub of Southern India | by Students' Academy Aug. 18, 2011 | $2.99 | 7898 words | Sample 20% |
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A to Z Guide to Film Terms | by Tim Moshansky Aug. 17, 2011 | $5.99 | 26863 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: In 1995 I became a member of the Director’s Guild of Canada. This same year I also began work as a location scout. I have since scouted hundreds of locations for dozens of Feature Films, TV movies, TV series, TV commercials and other projects. Also in 1995 I self-published the A to Z Guide to Film Terms, a pocket sized film terms dictionary that has gone on to sell over 20,000 copies and is now in its 5th edition. The book has since become a standard in the industry, and is used by film schools and training facilities throughout North America. In 1999 I began acting training with David Jones, ongoing until 2001. In 2002 I received a scholarship from the DGC to attend the Part Time Director’s course at Vancouver Film School. I recently created and developed a half-hour TV series concept called the A to Z Film Guide, based on material from my book. I have given many seminars on “Location Scouting,†and “How To Get Into the Film Industry and Stay In,†at Capilano College in Vancouver and at the Victoria Motion Picture School. I am currently still working as a location scout for various TV and Feature Film productions in the Vancouver, BC area. |
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Sympathetic Monsters | by Sam Costello Aug. 13, 2011 | $0.99 | 12941 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Sam Costello is a writer living in Providence, RI. His journalism has appeared in Rue Morgue, PC World, Cape Cod Magazine, CNN.com, and About.com, among others. His fiction has appeared in Punk Planet, Eschatology Journal, and After the End, a post-apocalyptic anthology from Static Movement. He is the creator and writer of Split Lip (www.splitlipcomic.com), the horror webcomics anthology that Comics Should Be Good called “the best horror anthology on the Internet.†|
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All about Charlie Chaplin | by Raja Sharma Aug. 11, 2011 | $1.50 | 8548 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Raja Sharma M.Sc.(Physics), M.Tech.(Metallurgy),M.A.(English), is a retired college lecturer. He has taught English Literature to University students for more than two decades. His students are scattered all over the world, and it is noticeable that he is in contact with more than ninety thousand of his students. |
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Palmistry Made Simple | by Raja Sharma Aug. 11, 2011 | $4.99 | 7374 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Raja Sharma M.Sc.(Physics), M.Tech.(Metallurgy),M.A.(English), is a retired college lecturer. He has taught English Literature to University students for more than two decades. His students are scattered all over the world, and it is noticeable that he is in contact with more than ninety thousand of his students. |
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Easy Magic Tricks | by Wolfgang Riebe Aug. 06, 2011 | $0.99 | 8670 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Wolfgang Riebe, Phd in Communications, futurist, best selling author, international keynote speaker and comedy illusionist, is a world leader when it comes to changing attitudes, inspiration and motivation. He has inspired millions of people worldwide with appearances in over 128 countries - from Hollywood to Singapore. Star of numerous television shows and many of his own prime time TV series, coupled with 26 years experience in the speaking, service and entertainment industry, make him a world leader in his field. He is the current 2010/2012 National President of the Professional Speakers Association of SA. From symposiums, conferences, strategic planning sessions, cruise liners, television to expeditions, his vast variety of incredible life experiences make him the perfect host as your Keynote Speaker, Master of Ceremonies and Celebrity Comedy Entertainer, turning your whole event into an unforgettable sophisticated experience. “Greatness in a Speaker, is defined by passion, humility, sincerity and personal experience, coupled with his ability to capture, communicate and entertain his audience, while still sharing practical, sustainable and immediately implementable life skills which have a positive effect on all present.†Wolfgang Riebe |
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Vertigo: The Making of a Hitchcock Classic | by Dan Auiler Aug. 01, 2011 | $9.99 | 63828 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Dan is the bestselling author of Vertigo: The Making of a Hitchcock Classic (St. Martin's Press and Smashwords) and Hitchcock's Notebooks (HarperCollins). He has established himself as one of the leading experts on Hitchcock and film history; his expertise has earned him appearances in several important documentaries. He appears often television and radio programs to discuss Hitchcock, film history and contemporary cinema. |
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Birthday party success | by Mark Huntley July 22, 2011 | $0.99 | 7597 words | Sample 5% |
| Author bio: Over 20 years as a profesional entertainer. Performing magic for all. |
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Fantasy: Myths and Media | by Linda Sacco July 15, 2011 | $2.99 | 27387 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Education: BA (Professional Writing) and DipA (Professional Writing and Editing) from Victoria University. Published Record: Journalism (Newspapers): Around Laverton Community Newspaper, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun and The Weekly Times. Journalism and Photography: (Magazines): Good Reading, Animals Today, Chain Reaction, Lip, Illusions, Forte and Track + Signal. Poetry: Public People Zine and Website, and Track + Signal. Won 1st place in Hobsons Bay Youth Services National Youth Week Poetry and Creative Writing Competition for Poetry ages 18-25. Fiction: Herald Sun and Illusions. |
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Mr. Moto: A Review and Episode Guide of the Old-Time Radio Show | by Tim DeForest July 14, 2011 | $0.99 | 3014 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Tim DeForest is the author of "Storytelling in the Pulps, Comics and Radio: How Technology Changed Popular Fiction in America" and "Radio by the Book: Literature and Fiction on the Airwaves." He blogs extensively about pre-digital pop culture at comicsradio.blogspot.com |
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Fort Laramie: A Review and Episode Guide for the Old-Time Radio Show | by Tim DeForest July 14, 2011 | $0.99 | 4401 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Tim DeForest is the author of "Storytelling in the Pulps, Comics and Radio: How Technology Changed Popular Fiction in America" and "Radio by the Book: Literature and Fiction on the Airwaves." He blogs extensively about pre-digital pop culture at comicsradio.blogspot.com |
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99 Films and Cartoons Your Children MUST See Before Growing Up: OR THEY'LL TURN OUT TO BE AXE MURDERERS!! | by Tim DeForest July 13, 2011 | $0.99 | 9869 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Tim DeForest is the author of "Storytelling in the Pulps, Comics and Radio: How Technology Changed Popular Fiction in America" and "Radio by the Book: Literature and Fiction on the Airwaves." He blogs extensively about pre-digital pop culture at comicsradio.blogspot.com |
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Hollywood Rolodex: Over 3,000+ Valuable Industry Contact Listings to get your script SOLD | by DEIDRE BERRY July 11, 2011 | $0.99 | 40087 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: About the Author(s) Deidre Berry started her writing career in 2000, providing web content for corporations such as AOL and Reed Elsevier. She went on to author her debut novel, the romantic comedy "The Next Best Thing" (Dafina/Kensington Books, April 2009) which was nominated for an African-American Literary Award in the category of "Comedy Book of the Year." Deidre's second novel, "All About Eva" (Dafina) was published in April 2010 and the book has received favorable reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Romantic Times Magazine, and various other mainstream publications. |
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Sex Sells: Women in Photography and Film | by Rhetta Akamatsu July 07, 2011 | $4.99 | 14391 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Rhetta is a journalist and author who writes about social history, blues music and the paranormal. She also writes online about Atlanta historic places, steampunk, and business and technology. Yes, Rhetta has very diverse interests. She lives in Marietta with her husband and cat. |
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Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24 | by John Howard Reid July 04, 2011 | $0.99 | 94006 words | Sample 50% |
| Author bio: Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests". |
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Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay | by Daniel Calvisi June 22, 2011 | $9.99 | 60968 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Daniel Calvisi, NYU Tisch alum, is a professional Story Analyst and script doctor with major movie studio experience, having worked for the executives who developed the films CHICAGO, LIMITLESS, SCREAM, ULEE’S GOLD, ONE FINE DAY, CHOCOLAT and SPY KIDS. He has coached hundreds of writers for over a decade, written for "Script" magazine and is the author of "Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay." |
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MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West | by John Howard Reid June 18, 2011 | $3.99 | 98455 words | Sample 30% |
| Author bio: Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests". |
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EmDiv (Magazine 06/2011) | by Cristiano O. Policarpo June 01, 2011 | $2.99 | 47193 words | Sample 20% |
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CinemaScope Four: M-G-M MOVIES Light Up the Screen | by John Howard Reid May 28, 2011 | $2.99 | 77171 words | Sample 25% |
| Author bio: Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests". |
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Ultra-Actors: William Shatner | by Bunny Ultramod May 20, 2011 | $4.99 | 25938 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Bunny Ultramod, AKA Max Sparber, is an arts journalist and playwright from Minneapolis. He is also a member of the punk pop band The Ultramods. |
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Fortune Reading with Tarot Cards | by Paul Hurst May 19, 2011 | $0.99 | 8456 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: A musician since the late 1970s, band leader and event organiser since the early 1980s, agent in the 1990s and a magician from the mid 2000s. Probably the only musician to have been booked to play on, in and under the English channel, or to have delivered a collapsible igloo to a Chinese Elvis impersonator. Creator of the 'Mousetrap of Doom' magic routine. |
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The Solo Performer | by Doc Michaels May 15, 2011 | $4.99 | 33280 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: artist, singer/songwriter, composer, recording artist, musician, writer. Woodworker, craftsman. |
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We Can Be Superstars: Public Relations and Self-Promotion for the Playwright | by Bunny Ultramod May 08, 2011 | $3.99 | 21478 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Bunny Ultramod, AKA Max Sparber, is an arts journalist and playwright from Minneapolis. He is also a member of the punk pop band The Ultramods. |
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Stripper Success Secrets 2: The Original E-book Edition | by Fawnia Mondey May 05, 2011 | $4.99 | 94399 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: National level figure competitor, fitness model and writer, former professional exotic dancer, pole dancing pioneer and judge, Fawnia Mondey opened the world's first Exotic Dance School and produced the first instructional DVD: Pole Work, volume 1. She is a pioneer of what's now the world’s hottest fitness craze, pole dancing for fitness! Today Fawnia Mondey Dietrich lives in Las Vegas, and continues to teach at her two studios. She has judged countless pole competitions including ‘World Pole Dance Championships’, ‘Miss Pole Fitness Switzerland’ and is an ongoing judge for the Vertical Pole Challenge reality television show. Fawnia created the Pole Dance Instructor Certification (PDIC) which is a complete training program and guide for running a safe, informative and successful pole dancing school. Fawnia wrote the forward for The complete Idiots Guide to Exotic and Pole dancing Illustrated (Paperback) and was voted The United Pole Artists Pro-Poler of the year 2011. Fawnia is on the advisory board for the Pole Fitness Association (PFA), and is an Elite Athlete for the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF). Fawnia’s most recent projects are hosting the Pole Expo in Las Vegas in 2011/2012, and is involved in getting Pole Fitness into the 2012 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic. Go to her website for more information and don't miss Fawnia at Dance Wicked for a Week Jamaica, Hedonism 2 from Nov 5 - 12, 2011. |
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