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	From Harvard to Hagerman	by Myron Finkbeiner Feb. 06, 2012	$5.99	51187 words	Sample 20%
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	Senna - The Driver	by Tim Hadleigh Feb. 05, 2012	$0.99	6187 words	Sample 25%
	Author bio: Honest, opinionated, dynamic, kind, creative, ageing rocker. My web site can be found at www.timhadleigh.com I welcome your comments.
	Best XI Manchester United	by Sam Pilger Jan. 26, 2012	$4.62	31018 words	Sample 15%
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	Where Are They Now? - Portsmouth FC	by Andy Pringle Dec. 27, 2011	$2.99	55202 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Lives in Southampton, England, but this could be described as enemy territory being a lifelong Portsmouth fan. Married, father of two, who occasionally risks marital wrath to write books about what happened to old footballers once they had hung up their boots.
	The Time is Now	by Mustafa Sakhi Dec. 25, 2011	$2.99	12693 words	Sample 20%
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	Hanging On To My Dreams: Bouncing Back From All Rejections	by Arnold Henry Dec. 16, 2011	$9.99	93146 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Arnold Mario Haig Henry was born and raised in the city of Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies. In 2001 he was awarded Saint Lucia’s National Junior Male Basketball Player of the Year award. From 2003-2008, Arnold played basketball for five different schools in America: Massanutten Military Academy, University of Vermont, Carl Albert State College, University of North Florida, and Edward Waters College. In spring 2009, Arnold obtained his Bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems. Arnold now resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He hopes to play professional basketball in Europe.
	The Last Punch	by Ali Muhammad Nov. 26, 2011	$4.99	28876 words	Sample 20%
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	The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 21, 2011	$1.00	24376 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood	by D.W. Cooper Nov. 21, 2011	$9.99	63191 words	Sample 20%
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	Confessions of a Football Reporter... Another Biggs at Large	by Alan Biggs Nov. 07, 2011	$7.99	63995 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Alan Biggs is a freelance journalist and broadcaster who has worked across a wide range of media organisations. From a background in provincial newspapers and local radio, Biggs has broadcast nationally as a match reporter for the BBC since 1989 and written for many national newspapers, including the Daily Express and Daily Mail. He also has experience in covering cricket, athletics, boxing, speedway. . . and netball, having been Sky’s commentator on the sport for the opening seasons of the netball superleague. Alan is married with three children and has hobbies including running—as a regular half-marathon competitor—and piano playing (mercifully only for his own amusement!) More seriously, he is currently working on other book projects. Less seriously, he has been dragged kicking and screaming into the Twittersphere! You can follow his ramblings on @AlanBiggs1
	Double T - Double Cross	by Michael Lanning Nov. 01, 2011	$9.99	54659 words	Sample 20%
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	Nadia Comaneci: Perfect 10	by David Bruce Oct. 16, 2011	$1.00	14132 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	596 Switch: The Improbable Journey From The Palouse to Pasadena	by Crimson Oak Publishing Oct. 13, 2011	$12.99	71360 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Crimson Oak publishes books with possitive messages of hope, possibility and determination . . .
	Legacy of a Monarch- an Amercian Journey	by Jan Sumner Aug. 17, 2011	$0.99	31227 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Jan Sumner was born in Independence, Kansas, but has spent his entire life in Denver, Colorado. He is a graduate of Metropolitan State College in Denver. He has been active in baseball his entire life and in 1993 started throwing batting practice for the Colorado Rockies. He threw for them through the 1999 season and wrote a book about his experiences called Fat Pitch, published in 2001 by JaDan Publishing. It's an insightful and humorous behind the scenes look at the Rockies from their first days at Mile High Stadium through their first five years at Coors Field. He then wrote a murder mystery, again publsihed by JaDan Publishing, Jack Zane: Evil at Storm Lake , about a serial killers reach from the grave, haunting lives twenty years after his death. Jan Sumner and JaDan Publishing then wrote and published, Legacy of a Monarch: an American Journey, the biography of Byron "Mex" Johnson, an All-Star Negro League baseball player of the 1930s-1940s. It is a history of not only a black baseball player but of an African-Americans journey through American history. With a forward by President Clinton and an introduction by Don Baylor, Legacy of a Monarch was honored and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, June 10th, 2006, with its author, Jan Sumner, getting to present the book and answer questions about the man it was written about. Seams is Jan's latest novel, a fictional trip taking the Cummings family of Washington, Missouri through the Depression, WWII and a life devoted to our national pastime centered around their love of the St. Louis Cardinals. Baseball is a timeless game that weaves its magic, heartbreak and exhilaration, yet somehow stays wonderfully unchanged. This is the story of three generations of one family set against the landscape of the heartland of America and its national pastime. Jan has also co-authored and published Face To Face With Sports Legends by Joe Cullinane, When Pro Football Was Fun by Vic Boccard, and The Mental Side of Hitting by Mike Epstein.
	Macho Madness Forever: The Life & Death of Randy	by Addison Mullener Aug. 05, 2011	$6.99	21390 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Addison Mullener is an independent author with a diverse array of interests and experiences. His first eBooks, "Macho Madness Forever: The Life & Death of Randy 'Macho Man' Savage" and "Life on the P-List: The Lives & Journeys of the American Presidents," were released in 2011 and have sold to audiences in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
	Bernborough	by Duncan Stearn June 29, 2011	$9.99	102377 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Duncan Stearn is a freelance journalist, historian, and traveller with a love of greyhound and horse racing. These diverse interests have led to the publication of 10 books since 1985, covering history (Brief History of the Thirty Years War and the English Civil War, Chronology of South-East Asian History 1400-1996); travel (Pattaya ‘Patpong on Steroids’); greyhound (The Ultimate Accolade) and horse racing (Bernborough, Australia’s Greatest Racehorse). He has written articles for publications such as Turf Monthly, The Australian Magazine, Adelaide Review, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), The Nation (Bangkok), Asia-Pacific Tropical Homes, Journal of Siam Society and many others. He has lived in Thailand since the end of 1999.
	River of Champions	by Mary Halverson Schofield June 12, 2011	$2.99	61625 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: The picture was taken in Spain a couple years ago...during my Hemmingway phase! It was hot there (105 degrees)as it was August -- my son, whom I usually travel with, was on break from school. Since he takes summer school that leaves us only August and January to travel. I see the world in cold and hot. Life at home: I live in Minnetonka, Minnesota with my husband, Darrell. My daughter and her seven year old daughter live with us. We did have an empty nest at one time, but no more. Our son lives in an apartment, attends law school, plays in a band and works in a physics lab. The little grandchild is in ballet, ice skating, art, swimming, girl scouts, theater classes and busy at school. My husband is busy with his business. What goes on around me is chaos but I have a writing area I can retreat to where I can create another life. I hold a a degree in anthropology and secondary education from the University of New Mexico and have taught anthropology, English, music, English as a second language, social studies and special education at the high school and junior high school levels. "River of Champions" is a labor of love. It is true, heart warming story about a group of boys who deicde on a goal and at every turn are thwarted. Undaunted, they press on. It is a marvelous story of what man can accomplish when he puts his mind to it. The book is loved by and appropriate for all ages over eight or nine. "River of Champions" was one of the top three books nominated in its category for the Minnesota Book Award in 1996. The screenplay has been recently optioned to a film production company. My second book was "Henry Boucha, Star of the North." It is currently available at Snowshoe Press.com. I am working on a fictional series on girl's hockey and another project of a fairy tale (for my granddaughter.) Enjoy "River of Champions." Happy reading. Mary Halverson Schofield
	My Time At Bat	by Chuck Hinton June 01, 2011	$9.99	44837 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Chuck Hinton built an eleven-year career as a Major League Baseball player. From 1961-71, he was responsible for bringing many memorable moments to the world of professional baseball. He is the only black person to have made it to the big league from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was the last Senator to hit over .300—a record he hopes will soon be shattered if Washington, D.C. gets another Major League team. He was responsible for the formation of The Major League Baseball Players’ Alumni Association in 1982. He has rubbed elbows with such baseball greats as Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. In the early ’60s, he led the Senators in batting three out of the four seasons he played for the team. He also led that team in stolen bases and triples all four years. To top it off, he had the privilege of being voted into the 1964 All-Star Game by the players. Having also played for the Indians and the Angels, Chuck Hinton contributed countless other memorable moments, including inside- and outside-the-park home runs and a grand slam. His Minor League career highlights include 1959 Rookie of the Year, back-to-back league batting championships and league Most Valuable Player. Although his first love was catching, he soon wound up in the outfield because of his great speed. From there, he went on to play every position except pitcher. However, don’t think for a second that he slid into any of those achievements with ease. Success wasn’t handed to him. He is quick to say that although he had a ball his entire career, there were many challenges along the way. But he learned how to handle life’s curve balls. He persevered. After hanging up his hat in the Major Leagues, he kept his hand in the sport he loved so much. He coached baseball at Howard University, while holding a full-time job with the D.C. Department of Recreation. There is no question he has been devoted to the sport. But Chuck Hinton is one player who could teach you a lot more than baseball. He also persevered in the game called life. He always believed that being a good person was just as important as being a good player. Among the principles he carried from his career to his personal life: Be nice to everyone, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, smile and make others feel special, treat others with respect, learn from your mistakes, believe in yourself and, above all, don’t forget to thank God. Although he pursued a tough career with many days on the road, he never lost sight of what’s really important: family. He fathered four children and has been married to Irma, “Bunny,” for over 46 years. Chuck Hinton, one of the chosen few to achieve “every kid’s dream,” shares his story of perseverance on and off the field with encouragement, humor and wisdom.
	Major Impact	by R.G. Yoho April 22, 2011	$8.95	63581 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Author R.G. Yoho was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. While he was still a child, his parents moved the family to a cattle farm in southeastern Ohio. R.G. has been a freelance writer for years in many fields, such as politics and sports. He also hosted a weekly radio talk show for over four years, while still employed in the plastics industry. His love of Westerns began with the reading of "Flint," a novel by famed Western author, Louis L'Amour. "Now, I try to write the kind of books I like to read," he said. "And other people seem to like them, as well." A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, R.G. is also a devoted fan of West Virginia University football and basketball.
	Dynamite Mike McGee	by Lona Smith April 06, 2011	$2.99	51582 words	Sample 40%
	Author bio: Lona Smith grew up in Oklahoma and has lived in Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, California, upstate New York, and Florida. She is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and attended the University of Oklahoma Medical School. She spent many years in scientific research in microbiology and molecular biology. It was in 1970, while working at UCLA and taking creative writing under Robert Kirsch book review editor for the Los Angeles Times for 25 years that her love of writing began. With his encouragement she published several short stories and articles. In 1973 she moved with her husband, George, to upstate New York to take over operation of his family dairy farms. Involved in dairy farming for 12 years, and subsequently owning and operating a bed and breakfast and catering business for 16 years she put writing aside. Following the sale of her business in 2000 Lona returned to writing. Lona has been actively involved in jail ministry for the past 17 years, and in her self-published novel Morning Walk; WinePress Publishers, 2006, she, uses her experiences to address ethnic, economic, social, and moral issues in our lives. In 2007 her essay, Genetics of Love, an essay about genetically related cancer, received first place in New York; first place in the northeastern division, and third place nationally in a contest sponsored by Daughters of American Revolution. Most recently, her biography, Dynamite Mike, won first place in the unpublished biography category at the 2009 Florida Writer’s Conference, and her novel, The Promise, was a finalist in the unpublished mainstream fiction category. When Lona is not writing she is actively involved in the Jail Ministry of Otsego County, New York, as a Lay Speaker in her church, The Daughters of the American Revolution, and Glimmerglass Opera Guild in Cooperstown, New York, or she is traveling with her husband, George.
	Escalating Success: 101 Ways to Move Past Depression	by Keshawn Durant March 09, 2011	$9.99	52663 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Keshawn Durant - All Region, All City, All Conference, and MVP throughout his athletic career (basketball, football, baseball, and track-n field)- has penned his autobiography Escalating Success:101 Ways to Move Past Depression to be published in the spring of 2011 by Poinsettia Publications. The oldest brother of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguar Justin Durant and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughrider Darian Durant, Keshawn Durant stands tall after becoming injured and ill. After losing his football career due to his ailments, he suffered bouts of major depression; however, he has now found his way. He continues to escalate toward his true success. Escalating Success displays an accurate, intimate account of his life in this heart-wrenching and uplifting life story. Having endured all of the good and the bad that life has provided, Keshawn has no regrets and is sharing his love for sports and his love for life with the world. He has been featured on TSN and a variety of blogs and internet radio stations. He hosts a weekly teleseminar - covering topics such as depression, goal-setting, and athletics.
	Frankie's Story: Accomplishment Personified	by Michael Basso Dorothy Scarfone March 06, 2011	$9.95	16998 words	Sample 20%
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	Lydia Lassila Jump	by Andrew Clarke Nov. 28, 2010	$25.00	79977 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Matthew Lloyd is Andrew’s third co-authored biography, following on from his work with aerial skier Lydia Lassila and motor racing legend Mark Skaife. It is his 16th book. Andrew’s career as a journalist started with the short lived reincarnation of Footy Week in 1987 off the back an injury shortened career as an umpire with VAFA. After his short tenure in football, Andrew ventured into the motor industry where has spent much of his time as a writer. His first book, A Pictorial History of the Australian Automobile, was published in 1989 with world-wide distribution through Bison Books in the USA. He became editor of Racing Car News in 1989 and then freelanced with many publications and media outlets from then until now. He also works as a brand and communications consultant for law firms. Andrew says he is driven by good stories, no matter what form they take, and as a ghost writer he prides himself in telling a story in someone else’s words. His desire with Matthew Lloyd is to show a personality that is in many ways the opposite of his on-field persona, to carry across the story telling ability and humour that made his so popular with the players inside his club. Andrew is happy to be working in football again. He is based in Melbourne with a wife and two kids who all share his love of football. • V8 Supercar Yearbook 2004-2008 (5 editions) • V8 Supercars: The First Decade • 1k.06, 1k.07,1k.08 and 1k.09 (4 editions) • A Pictorial History of the Australian Automobile • The Great Race 1990 • Mark Skaife: The Racing Years • Skaifey: Life In The Fast Lane • Lydia Lassila Jump
	The Kobe Code: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By	by Pat Mixon Oct. 30, 2010	$4.99	22229 words	Sample 33%
	Author bio: Pat Mixon is a bestselling Author, Sportswriter, & Speaker. He’s also a Senior Analyst for one of the largest sports websites in the U.S., The Bleacher Report.com. His articles have also appeared in the LA Times, CBS Sports.com, and USA Today, to just name a few. Pat loves helping people take their publishing dreams and make them reality. He’s passionate and teaches satisfaction and fulfillment. He offers guidance and hand holding by relating his personal experience and wisdom. He does it all in an engaging, light and fun way. One of his mantras is “Results Really Do Matter” and he believes he delivers, in everything he does. Pat is also an avid basketball fan, having both played and followed the sport for nearly 20 years. He loves all things basketball, including college and the NBA but his real love and passion are the Los Angeles Lakers, having grown up in Souther California and been a fan of the Purple and Gold since his youth. When Pat isn’t teaching, writing or watching and playing basketball, he is hard at work on his first fiction novel, a Sports thriller. Pat and his wife live in North Carolina. Visit Pat’s website at www.PatMixon.com. His Bleacher Report Blog is at: http://bleacherreport.com/users/266645-pat-mixon
	Dropping the fig leaves	by Brian Hommel Aug. 17, 2010	$2.99	17718 words	Sample 25%
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	Fred Corcoran: The Man Who Sold the World on Golf	by Judy Corcoran April 16, 2010	$2.99	99810 words	Sample 33%
	Author bio: Judy Corcoran works as a freelance copywriter, copyeditor, project manager and author from her home in New York City. She specializes in magazine and internet marketing and has worked on staff and freelance at some of the country’s largest and most successful magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Vogue, Town & Country, American Way, Real Simple, Popular Mechanics, Golf Digest, Inc., Shape and U.S. News & World Report. She is the co-author of "Joint Custody With a Jerk: Raising a Child With an Uncooperative Ex" (St. Martins, 2010 and 1996) and "Volleyball: Playing With Your Head at Any Height"(Wish Publishing, 2006). She also wrote and published "The Concise Guide to Magazine Marketing: Tips, Tools and Best Practices" (MagazineMarketers.com) with Renée Martin, which is used by the Magazine Publishers of America and New York University as a text book. Judy spent two years writing and researching "Fred Corcoran: The Man Who Sold the World on Golf," which is about her father. It is based on his book, "Unplayable Lies" with Bud Harvey, and tells how Fred promoted the sport of golf, taking it from a minor curiosity to a major business. Like she says in the book’s introduction, “I wish I knew him now rather than when I was a teenager. He was a ‘rock star’ of golf.”
	Carved by God, Cursed by the Devil	by Ted Archer March 29, 2010	$4.99	75078 words	Sample 50%
	Author bio: Ted Archer is a native Californian who works as Vice President of a marketing and operations consulting company. Prior to competing in the Marathon Des Sables, he competed in four marathons and one 50-mile race, Rocky Raccoon, which he won in 2008. His 16th place finish at MDS - the best by an American - was unexpected. Following his 2008 MDS experience, Ted returned in 2009 as part of the first-ever American team to medal at the event (they were 3rd place overall).
	Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy	by K Raven Rozier Sep. 25, 2009	$2.99	74798 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: K. Raven Rozier is an author, editor and screenwriter. She taught college English and Latin for numerous years. Her interests are crossword puzzles, heirloom seed gardening, exploring the mysteries of God and the universe. She donates a portion of the proceeds from her books to charity.