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How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw Sep. 30, 2008 $5.00 91405 words Sample 50%
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Lawyer turned author of nearly twenty books including five on the writing and publishing process. Others include Melvin Belli: King of the Courtroom, Miscarriage of Justice: the Jonathan Pollard Story, The Perfect Yankee, and Down for the Count. Mentor aspiring authors around the world to realize their publishing dreams. Married to Wen-ying Lu and live with her and our beloved Labrador, Black Sox, in East Lansing, Michigan.
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Princeton negli Stati Uniti d'America.
Are You Still Submitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? by Edward C. Patterson Are You Still Submitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? by Edward C. Patterson Dec. 24, 2008 $0.99 34462 words Sample 99%
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Edward C. Patterson has been writing novels, short fiction, poetry and drama his entire life, always seeking the emotional core of any story he tells. With his eighth novel, The Jade Owl, he combines an imaginative touch with his life long devotion to China and its history. He has earned an MA in Chinese History from Brooklyn College with further post graduate work at Columbia University. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he has spent four decades as a soldier in the corporate world gaining insight into the human condition. He won the 1999 New Jersey Minority Achievement Award for his work in corporate diversity. Blending world travel experiences with a passion for story telling, his adventures continue as he works to permeate his reader's souls from an indelible wellspring. Works: Bobby's Trace No Irish Need Apply Cutting the Cheese Surviving an American Gulag The Road to Grafenwöhr The Closet Clandestine The Academician - Southern Swallow - Book I The Nan Tu - Southern Swallow - Book II Look Away, Silence Turning Idolater Come, Wewoka The Jade Owl The Third Peregrination - The Jade Owl - Book II The Dragon's Pool - The Jade Owl Book III The People's Treasure - The Jade Owl Book IV Are You Still Sumitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? Oh, Dainty Triolet
Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking by Steve Weber Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking by Steve Weber Jan. 17, 2009 $9.99 50049 words Sample 20%
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The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 by Dan Poynter The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 by Dan Poynter Feb. 01, 2009 $7.97 30811 words Sample 10%
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Dan Poynter is a pioneer in book writing, producing and promoting. His New Book Model or “Simultaneous Publishing” is revolutionizing the book industry and information dissemination. He is a frequent speaker, successful publisher and renowned book publishing consultant, who has a unique, pioneering approach to marketing books—which he so generously shares. Since 1969, Dan Poynter has written and published more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook and The Expert Witness Handbook. He has also created more than 50 reports, nine audio CDs, four video programs, a dozen eBooks and more than 500 magazine articles. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Dan is an author and he is a publisher who has experienced every phase of the book publishing process. He has sold his manuscripts to other publishers, he has published other authors, he has published his own books and his books have been translated and published in seven other countries. Dan does not just work in the book publishing business, he studies the book publishing business. He doesn't just talk about book promotion, he teaches book promotion. He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books. Dan Poynter's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing. A well-known aviation speaker, Dan is a licensed pilot, a skydiver with all the ratings and a Master Parachute Rigger. He has served as vice-president of the Publishers Marketing Association as well as president of the Parachute Industry Association, chairman of the board of the US Parachute Association and president of the international hang gliding commis¬sion. Often described as “Mr. Publishing,” Dan Poynter shows publishers how to sell more books using some surprisingly simple marketing concepts. No one gives away more help, advice and expertise than Dan Poynter. He is a caring, sharing publisher who is dedicated to putting more than just something back into the system. Dan shows people how to make a difference while making a living by coaching them on the writing, publishing and promoting of their book. He has turned thousands of people into successful authors. His mission is to see that people do not die with a book still inside them.
From Idea to Book: Writing, self-publishing and print-on-demand... for your book by Joanna Penn From Idea to Book: Writing, self-publishing and print-on-demand... for your book by Joanna Penn March 19, 2009 $4.99 23192 words Sample 35%
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I am an author, speaker and consultant living in London, England. I love thriller novels, travelling, cats, scuba diving and pinot noir. I run The Creative Penn - Adventures in writing, publishing and book marketing. The website is packed full of free, useful information for writers and authors including articles, videos and audios.
4Ps to Publishing Success: Get Your Manuscript Off Your Desk & Into Print by Shelley Lieber 4Ps to Publishing Success: Get Your Manuscript Off Your Desk & Into Print by Shelley Lieber March 22, 2009 $0.99 12499 words Sample 10%
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You may know me as Shelley Lieber, The Wordy Woman, author and publishing consultant. In that persona I wrote 4Ps to Publishing Success and Publishing Made Easy & Profitable; created the VIP Authors writers community; and founded Visual Impressions Publishing, a publishing vehicle for independent authors. But there’s another protagonist in this story. About ten years ago I was transitioning from life as a wife, writer and mother to single, writing mother. A few years later, I was writing Sex in the Suburbs, a nonfiction book about my midlife experiences re-entering the dating world when the story abruptly morphed into fiction. I had interviewed dozens of women for dating and relationship stories to use in Sex in the Suburbs. One day as I struggled with the structure and organization of the book, the interviews suddenly merged into the life stories of two characters, Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein: two friends with contrasting personalities and a shared propensity for choosing Mr. Wrong. Their story became The Prince Charming Hoax, my debut novel. I use my pen name, Elyse Grant, for fiction because truly the inspiration for storytelling comes from a source inside myself that is not a person I’ve yet showed the world. The Prince Charming Hoax, a sizzling hot story of self-growth and empowerment, was almost seven years in the making. While in the final editing stage and preparing for the release of the ebook, it occurred to me that I was also gearing up for my personal “release” as the author of erotic fiction. Contemplating these momentous events, I was struck by the realization that Shelley Lieber and Elyse Grant are the real-life models for Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein. Shelley and Leah are the “good girls,” smart, successful with nurturing mom-type personalities. Roxie and Elyse are the “naughty girls,” sharp, ambitious with a penchant for bending the rules and having fun. Please follow our escapades in the real and literary worlds at http://shelleylieber.com.
Basic Video Production for Beginners by Gregory Franklyn Basic Video Production for Beginners by Gregory Franklyn March 26, 2009 $6.99 14144 words Sample 25%
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Gregory Franklyn is a 50 something native of Detroit, now calling the Pacific Northwest his home. He is a published author and currently promotes his latest book "Basic Video Production for Beginners" available now at http://video.glfranklyn.com. Franklyn Boasts a background Television Production, National and Foreign Policy dating back to BoysTown High School in 1966 and maintains a political opinion blog at http://glfranklyn.com.
Speaking of Dialogue by Sammie Justesen Speaking of Dialogue by Sammie Justesen April 02, 2009 $7.99 27771 words Sample 10%
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Elizabeth Lee (aka Sammie L. Justesen) is a literary agent whose clients include best-selling business and self-help authors. Prior to becoming an agent she worked as a registered nurse, then as a clinical editor for major publishing companies. She founded Northern Lights Literary Services in 2004. From her location in beautiful Nashville, Indiana, Justesen has ties to editors and publishers across the United States. She has been a guest speaker on the subject of writing and publishing at various writing conferences and forums. If you wish to contact the author, you may visit the Northern Lights website at www.northernlightsls.com or send an email to sammie@northernlightsls.com
The Sense-ible Writer by Nadene Carter The Sense-ible Writer by Nadene Carter April 03, 2009 $7.99 46480 words Sample 10%
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Nadene Carter lives in northern Utah in a rural setting with her husband, Royce; two horses, two cats, and Rico--a rule-the-roost MinPin dog. Besides writing, she enjoys working with her hands: gardening, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving.
The Writing Experience by George Angus The Writing Experience by George Angus April 09, 2009 $2.99 8481 words Sample 20%
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Owner of Tumblemoose Writing Services. The tag line reads: "Inspiring Writers Every Day" I write and have been published in the following venues: Magazine Articles Web Copy Student Workbooks Textbooks Ad Copy e-books I have two novels in progress. My style is fun and conversational. My approach is real and laid back.
Journey to Creativity Exploring Your Writing Through Your Senses by Sandra Lee Schubert Journey to Creativity Exploring Your Writing Through Your Senses by Sandra Lee Schubert April 23, 2009 $5.77 6635 words Sample 15%
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Sandra is a creative vagabond, a poet, writer and radio show host, leading people to be their creative best thru telling stories. She co-facilitates the Wild Angels Poets and Writers Group at the historic Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.
How We Saved Our Home from Foreclosure - Tips You can Use Too! by Katrina Belcher How We Saved Our Home from Foreclosure - Tips You can Use Too! by Katrina Belcher June 09, 2009 $2.99 7055 words Sample 25%
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Katrina Belcher has been self-employed for 20 years, successfully marketing four businesses. She’s won numerous national division and zone sales awards for highest-producer, highest-premium-per-lead, and highest-producing national district office. She now provides services to MMA fighters and event promoters; has an online MMA e-zine; and is the founder of NAFMMAF, an association for MMA fight professionals. As one of the behind-the-scenes personalities in the sport of mixed martial arts, Katrina is also involved in such diverse undertakings as training for MMA referees, MMA journalism and advancing the cause of females in the sport.
Resource Manual for International Business by Kelly Kasic Resource Manual for International Business by Kelly Kasic June 11, 2009 $4.99 34733 words Sample 10%
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Kelly Kasic, MSIB is the founder and president of GLOBAL ID LLC, a management consulting and international market research company. Ms. Kasic has taught Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and International Business classes through Johnson & Wales University, Emmanuel College, Sanford Brown College, the World Trade Center Association, and Colorado Free University. Ms. Kasic began her professional career with the NY State Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General. She has worked for an exclusive investment company and two multinationals, both of which were number one in their respective industries. In those positions, she ran the most successful branches in the region and, for a few months, the most profitable branch in the world. Kelly Kasic has been published in the Central New York Business Journal, Asian Avenues magazine and, most recently, on Smashwords.com. Her company has been featured in the Denver Business Journal and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association monthly publication.
Front-Word, Back-Word, Insight-Out by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Front-Word, Back-Word, Insight-Out by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel June 14, 2009 $6.99 29179 words Sample 35%
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Smoky Trudeau is the author of two novels, On the Choptank Shores and The Cabin, a photo/essay Observations of an Earth Mage, and two books on writing and writers, all from Vanilla Heart Publishing. She has published short stories and poetry in literary journals such as CALYX and online e-zines such as Smashed Ink. She was a 2003 Pushcart Prize nominee. Smoky spent most of her life on the flat plains of Illinois, where she taught writing workshops at several community colleges and was a frequent speaker at writers conferences and book fairs. She is a freelance editor, writing coach, and book doctor who has helped hundreds of aspiring writers achieve their dream of becoming published. Finally succumbing to her bohemian spirit and need to live near the mountains and the ocean, Smoky moved to Southern California in 2008, where she lives in a ramshackle cottage in the woods overlooking the San Gabriel Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. When she isn’t writing, she spends her time hiking in the mountains and fighting the urge to speak in haiku.
Book Marketing 101 by Charles Weinblatt Book Marketing 101 by Charles Weinblatt June 25, 2009 $1.99 3988 words Sample 50%
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Charles S. Weinblatt was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1952. He is a retired University of Toledo administrator. Weinblatt is the author of "Jacob's Courage, Job Seeking Skills for Students" and "Runaway Ducks." His biography appears in the Marquis Who's Who in America and he received the 2004 Douglas Frasier Swift Award. Weinblatt writes novels, short stories and published articles. He lives in Ohio.
A Novice's Guide To The Art Of Writing by Dorothy Paula Freda A Novice's Guide To The Art Of Writing by Dorothy Paula Freda June 30, 2009 $3.95 10428 words Sample 8%
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About the Author Paula Freda's books range from Fiction and Non-fiction Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Poetry, Articles, Essays and How-to-Write Instructional complete with Lessons and optional assignments. Homemaker, mother of two grown sons, and former off-the-desk publisher of a family-oriented print small press, (1984 thru 1999), The Pink Chameleon, that she now publishes on line, Paula was raised by her grandmother and mother, and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even before she could set pencil to paper, she would spin her stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. She states, "I love the English language, love words and seeing them on display, typed and alive. A romantic at heart, I write simply and emotionally. One of my former editors kindly described my work, '...her pieces are always deep, gentle and refreshing....'" Paula further states, "My stories are sensitive, deeply emotional, sensual when appropriate, yet non-graphic, family fare, pageturners. My hope is that my writing will bring entertainment and uplift the human spirit, bring a smile to your face and your soul, and leave you filled with a generous amount of hope."
Successful Nonfiction by Dan Poynter Successful Nonfiction by Dan Poynter July 04, 2009 $7.97 29906 words Sample 10%
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Dan Poynter is a pioneer in book writing, producing and promoting. His New Book Model or “Simultaneous Publishing” is revolutionizing the book industry and information dissemination. He is a frequent speaker, successful publisher and renowned book publishing consultant, who has a unique, pioneering approach to marketing books—which he so generously shares. Since 1969, Dan Poynter has written and published more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook and The Expert Witness Handbook. He has also created more than 50 reports, nine audio CDs, four video programs, a dozen eBooks and more than 500 magazine articles. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Dan is an author and he is a publisher who has experienced every phase of the book publishing process. He has sold his manuscripts to other publishers, he has published other authors, he has published his own books and his books have been translated and published in seven other countries. Dan does not just work in the book publishing business, he studies the book publishing business. He doesn't just talk about book promotion, he teaches book promotion. He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books. Dan Poynter's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing. A well-known aviation speaker, Dan is a licensed pilot, a skydiver with all the ratings and a Master Parachute Rigger. He has served as vice-president of the Publishers Marketing Association as well as president of the Parachute Industry Association, chairman of the board of the US Parachute Association and president of the international hang gliding commis¬sion. Often described as “Mr. Publishing,” Dan Poynter shows publishers how to sell more books using some surprisingly simple marketing concepts. No one gives away more help, advice and expertise than Dan Poynter. He is a caring, sharing publisher who is dedicated to putting more than just something back into the system. Dan shows people how to make a difference while making a living by coaching them on the writing, publishing and promoting of their book. He has turned thousands of people into successful authors. His mission is to see that people do not die with a book still inside them.
From A-Bomb Juice to Zonked by Randall Platt From A-Bomb Juice to Zonked by Randall Platt July 13, 2009 $5.99 89262 words Sample 5%
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Randall Platt writes fiction for adults and young adults and those who don't own up to being either. Slangmaster™ is the result of a decades long love affair with the color of our language. More Slangmaster™ books will be forthcoming. On the fiction side, here are Platt's novels: THE LIKES OF ME - Silver Medal, Willa (Cather) Literary Award, an ALA Best Book - out now in audio from Books In Motion HONOR BRIGHT - Winner, Keystone State Book Award - Optioned for film - out now in audio from Books In Motion THE CORNERSTONE - optioned for feature film by actor/director Tom Skerritt - out now in audio from Books In Motion OUT OF A FOREST CLEARING - an environmental fable And The Fe-As-Kos! All soon available in audio books from Books In Motion http://www.booksinmotion.com THE FOUR ARROWS FE-AS-KO - filmed as PROMISE THE MOON Sullivan Entertainment THE ROYALSCOPE FE-AS-KO THE 1898 BASE-BALL FE-AS-KO November of 2009, look for HELLIE JONDOE from Texas Tech University Press. So just who is this HELLIE JONDOE? A tough street Arab, a seasoned pickpocket and a small girl in big trouble. There’s a time to cut and run and there’s a time to stay and fight - knowing which takes savvy and guts. It also takes heart - all found deep down inside HELLIE JONDOE. So you’ve been warned about that HELLIE JONDOE - she’s a girl who can pick your pocket, lift your watch and just possibly steal your heart.
Puerto Rican Grammar and Pronunciation - Pronunciación y Gramática Puertorriqueña by Jared Romey Puerto Rican Grammar and Pronunciation - Pronunciación y Gramática Puertorriqueña by Jared Romey July 25, 2009 $2.99 3604 words Sample 10%
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Jared grew up in Maryland, where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. After spending several years working in Washington, DC, during which time he started studying Spanish, Jared decided to return to school. He continued his studies in Spanish while receiving an International MBA from the University of South Carolina. Looking to further develop the Spanish, Jared accepted a job in Chile upon graduation. After several years living there and in Argentina, he moved to Puerto Rico, where he has resided since 2002. He currently manages his businesses and is trying to learn Portuguese. Whenever possible Jared travels, studies languages, reads and drinks wine. Any comments, corrections or inclusions should be sent to Info@SpeakingLatino.com.
Dead On Writing by Robert Walker Dead On Writing by Robert Walker Aug. 14, 2009 $2.99 71835 words Sample 30%
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I graduated from Northwestern University in 1972 with a BS and an MS in English Education and have taught English at the college level ever since. I have also written and published over 44 complex thrillers, suspense novels, mysteries, police procedurals, historical mysteries, and young adult titles mostly under my name (have used 4 pen names). My most recent books available on Kindle are a trilogy pubbed by HarperCollins entitled City for Ransom, Shadows in the White City, and City of the Absent. Also available on Kindle are original titles--Deja Blue, Cuba Blue, both suspense with female detectives, and Snake Flesh Wars, a science fiction horror romp in India, as well as Dead On Writing, a how-to for the disorganized writer in you. My 11 book Instinct Series is my longest running, the latest being Absolute Instinct, female FBI ME. My Edge Seires began with Cutting Edge and ended with Final Edge--a male Texas Cherokee detective lead. My DEAD ON comes out in hardcover July 09 and is up for preorder now on Amazon.com Dead On is set in Atlanta and is a fast-paces psychological thriller filled with suspense and humor in a mix of romance as well. I live now with my wife, Miranda, also a published author of the Well Meaning Killer due out this month and our four children and cat named Clark Kent.
WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today) by Francine Saint Marie WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today) by Francine Saint Marie Aug. 15, 2009 $0.99 4219 words Sample 35%
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Francine Saint Marie's debut novel "The Secret Keeping" (book one of her trilogy) was a LAMBDA Notable Book, a Goldie Award finalist, a semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and an IPPY Award Bronze medalist. Her trilogy, "The Secret Trilogy" was nominated for the Ferro/Grumley literary prize in fiction. She is also the author of "Girl Trouble" a collection of thematic shorts, and "Write Now! How to Write That Novel--Today". A fine artist and writer, she was born, educated, and currently resides in the USA. Her newest novel "Persuasion" is slated for release by September 15, 2011. Francine says: "Thank you TONS for purchasing, downloading, and reviewing my titles on this site--much appreciated!"
UNDERWORKED & OVERPAID! The Indie Author's Freedom from Nine-to-Five Guide by Kindle Joe for FREE PRESS UNDERWORKED & OVERPAID! The Indie Author's Freedom from Nine-to-Five Guide by Kindle Joe for FREE PRESS Sep. 02, 2009 $1.69 7391 words Sample 12%
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FREE PRESS: Authors of 'The Indie Empowerment Publishing Series' available in paperback on Amazon. Just click on the in-print link to find it. "Thank you for purchasing and reviewing our titles on Smashwords.com!"
Dictionary of Idioms and Phrases by Clifford Roberts Dictionary of Idioms and Phrases by Clifford Roberts Sep. 04, 2009 $2.50 71393 words Sample 50%
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I dabbled in writing in the military. Later, recorded a record and performed at the World’s Fair in 1964, on television shows, and in nightclubs. I attended Bluefield State, Farmingdale University, and USI Computer School. Careers have included real estate agent; Newsday Manager; fuel Oil company and home repair; real estate investor, and artist management. Books written Dead Nobles, Glacier Point, Red Rum Murders, In a Killer’s Eye, The Mystic Killings, OR3, Poison Blood, and Run Lee Run. I write full time and dabbles, competently, in music, playing piano, and, less competently, in singing. My website: http://www.clifford-roberts.com Email: cliffroberts6@aol.com
Arab Quotes by Wissam Saleh Arab Quotes by Wissam Saleh Sep. 08, 2009 $1.99 4443 words Sample 20%
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Youdunit Whodunit! How to Write Mysteries by Nicola Furlong Youdunit Whodunit! How to Write Mysteries by Nicola Furlong Sep. 09, 2009 $4.99 9554 words Sample 25%
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Nicola Furlong survives the travails of writing by playing hockey, gardening and eating chocolate fudge (a plot point, a bite; a plot point, a bite...yeah, yeah, it's really tough) while enjoying her small seaside Vancouver Island town. She has written two stand alone mysteries: TEED OFF! and A HEMORRHAGING OF SOULS. Both are now available as ebooks. Nicola also penned six novels in THE CHURCH CHOIR MYSTERIES series, an ebook how-to write a mystery guide (YOUDUNIT WHODUNIT!), an ebook how-to primer (SELF-PUBLISH YOUR E-BOOK IN MINUTES!), a gardening guide for the Pacific North West (THE GO TO GARDENING CARDS), and recently launched the world’s first QUILLR: a multimedia online thriller (UNNATURALSTATES). A member of the Crime Writers of Canada, Nicola produces a free podcast (The Novel Experience) dedicated to the art and craft of fiction writing and inspires would-be mystery writers and electronic publishers by teaching at local colleges. Please visit www.nicolafurlong.com or www.epubbing.com for more information.
The Haunted Homeowner's Survival Guide by Timothy Pontious The Haunted Homeowner's Survival Guide by Timothy Pontious Sep. 15, 2009 $0.99 10022 words Sample 30%
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Writer, author, audiobook storyteller, and eliminator of many semicolons. Currently living in Indiana (USA).
Automotive Intelligentsia 2009-2010 Sports Car Guide by Jim Gorzelany Automotive Intelligentsia 2009-2010 Sports Car Guide by Jim Gorzelany Sep. 30, 2009 $2.99 42344 words Sample 20%
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Regularly test-driving new vehicles on highways, back roads and racetracks, veteran Chicago automotive journalist Jim Gorzelany is editor and publisher of Automotive Intelligentsia new-car guides. He’s also a frequent contributor on automotive topics to myriad print and online publications, including Forbes.com, Consumers Digest, Muscle & Fitness, Mens Fitness, Hemispheres, Executive Travel, and American Driver, among others; his work is also syndicated in newspapers across the U.S.
The Essential Obama: The Finest Speeches of Barack Obama by Aquitaine Media The Essential Obama: The Finest Speeches of Barack Obama by Aquitaine Media Oct. 11, 2009 $2.99 58094 words Sample 15%
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You and Your New Home by Jeff Cross You and Your New Home by Jeff Cross Oct. 16, 2009 $7.99 14887 words Sample 35%
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Above all, I'm a father and a grandfather. I've began writing first to entertain my family, hence my fiction novels for children. When I began getting lots of calls about technical information concerning my job, I decided to write some non-fiction books. I am an ICC certified combination inspector for a small to mid-sized city in East Texas. With the background in construction and the education from several apprinticeships I've been able to obtain several trade license including a masters. I now do consulting for home construction and I'm working on a series of books to help the common man (or woman) understand how plumbing and electrical systems work.
How To Make A F.A.C.T.O.I.D.® Book? (Study System Supplement) by Mary Miller How To Make A F.A.C.T.O.I.D.® Book? (Study System Supplement) by Mary Miller Oct. 19, 2009 $0.99 2304 words Sample 50%
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Being a Medical Director, Physician, Pharmacist, Teacher, and Writer are more than jobs to me—they reflect my philosophy . . . living life with multiple interests, the zest for teaching and learning new things, respecting the environment, and a deep commitment to helping others. On the lighter side, I love driving my "Plug-in" Hybrid Prius, riding my recumbent or "crank-forward" bikes, listening to great music, spending time on the North Coast of California (doing just about anything) and of course . . . I love being a writer.
The Quotable Mark Twain by Scott Douglas The Quotable Mark Twain by Scott Douglas Oct. 20, 2009 $0.99 6180 words Sample 40%
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The Book of Famous Inspirational Quotes by Scott Douglas The Book of Famous Inspirational Quotes by Scott Douglas Oct. 20, 2009 $0.99 9253 words Sample 50%
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Left Brained, Write Brained by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Left Brained, Write Brained by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Oct. 28, 2009 $5.99 14125 words Sample 35%
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Smoky Trudeau is the author of two novels, On the Choptank Shores and The Cabin, a photo/essay Observations of an Earth Mage, and two books on writing and writers, all from Vanilla Heart Publishing. She has published short stories and poetry in literary journals such as CALYX and online e-zines such as Smashed Ink. She was a 2003 Pushcart Prize nominee. Smoky spent most of her life on the flat plains of Illinois, where she taught writing workshops at several community colleges and was a frequent speaker at writers conferences and book fairs. She is a freelance editor, writing coach, and book doctor who has helped hundreds of aspiring writers achieve their dream of becoming published. Finally succumbing to her bohemian spirit and need to live near the mountains and the ocean, Smoky moved to Southern California in 2008, where she lives in a ramshackle cottage in the woods overlooking the San Gabriel Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. When she isn’t writing, she spends her time hiking in the mountains and fighting the urge to speak in haiku.
Get More Gigs From Craigslist by Don Goins Get More Gigs From Craigslist by Don Goins Oct. 28, 2009 $5.00 5596 words Sample 10%
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Shifting Points Of View by Simon Wood Shifting Points Of View by Simon Wood Nov. 04, 2009 $0.99 2075 words Sample 50%
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Simon Wood is a California transplant from England. He's a former competitive racecar driver, a licensed pilot and an occasional PI. He shares his world with his American wife, Julie. Their lives are dominated by a longhaired dachshund and five cats. He's the Anthony Award winning author of Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper and We All Fall Down. His next thriller, Terminated, hits bookshelves next June. He also write horror under the pen name of Simon Janus.
Writing Killer Suspense by Simon Wood Writing Killer Suspense by Simon Wood Nov. 04, 2009 $0.99 2014 words Sample 50%
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Simon Wood is a California transplant from England. He's a former competitive racecar driver, a licensed pilot and an occasional PI. He shares his world with his American wife, Julie. Their lives are dominated by a longhaired dachshund and five cats. He's the Anthony Award winning author of Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper and We All Fall Down. His next thriller, Terminated, hits bookshelves next June. He also write horror under the pen name of Simon Janus.
Plotting And Outlining Your Novel by Simon Wood Plotting And Outlining Your Novel by Simon Wood Nov. 04, 2009 $0.99 2393 words Sample 50%
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Simon Wood is a California transplant from England. He's a former competitive racecar driver, a licensed pilot and an occasional PI. He shares his world with his American wife, Julie. Their lives are dominated by a longhaired dachshund and five cats. He's the Anthony Award winning author of Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper and We All Fall Down. His next thriller, Terminated, hits bookshelves next June. He also write horror under the pen name of Simon Janus.
The Long And Short Of Short Stories by Simon Wood The Long And Short Of Short Stories by Simon Wood Nov. 04, 2009 $0.99 1460 words Sample 50%
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Simon Wood is a California transplant from England. He's a former competitive racecar driver, a licensed pilot and an occasional PI. He shares his world with his American wife, Julie. Their lives are dominated by a longhaired dachshund and five cats. He's the Anthony Award winning author of Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper and We All Fall Down. His next thriller, Terminated, hits bookshelves next June. He also write horror under the pen name of Simon Janus.
Words You Don't Know by Robin Bloor Words You Don't Know by Robin Bloor Nov. 13, 2009 $9.99 50545 words Sample 20%
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Robin Bloor is not and never has been a philologist, glottologist, grammarian, lexicographer or linguist. Insofar as he has qualifications, they are in Computer Science and Mathematics. Admittedly, though, he is a published author. He has written a business book (The Electronic B@zaar) and co-authored several Dummies books on computer technology published by Wiley. He is also a public speaker, having presented to audiences on every continent except the cold one, but those presentations were done in the guise of technology expert, not English Language dilettante. Nevertheless, an English Language dilettante is what he has become, and consequently he has written a book to prove it. The motivation for this is accidental. He is the author of the blog, HaveMacWillBlog.com, and has pursued blogging with some enthusiasm. Having taken to the keyboard in this way, he decided to write about anything and everything that came to mind; not just technology, but his travels, poetry, weird ideas, photography and even politics. One day in April, he started writing about strange and obscure words and it attracted a bigger audience than usual, so he continued to do it until he’d accumulated sufficient material for this book. Since writing the book, his web site has split like an ameba and now he’s a doppleblogger banging out words on a regular basis for his new site WordsYouDontKnow.com, which is really a marketing vehicle for this book. You will find further writings of the kind in this book on that site. If you want to follow Robin Bloor on twitter, and we have no idea why you would, his id is robinbloor.
200 Writing Prompts by David Stoddard 200 Writing Prompts by David Stoddard Nov. 15, 2009 $0.99 1533 words Sample 30%
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What can I tell you about myself that won't have you running out to the kitchen searching for overly-caffeinated coffee just to make it through this page? I'm an introverted, indecisive Gemini, who loves procrastination, thinking about thinking about getting things done, and having Weird Al Yankovic as my rolling model. While Al and myself look nothing alike, I like to feel we have things in common. We both have a rather off the wall sense of humor that we share. (just wish he would let me borrow it more often). He has way more hair than I do. He has millions of fans and he can play the accordion. Ummm. ok, so we don't have that much in common as I previously thought. But back to the about me stuff. As for where the Unmotivated Motivational Writer came along? Like so many other things, it just happened. There was no plan, no idea, nothing appeared to me in a dream or while I was rearranging the letters in my alphabet soup. The title itself seemed to fit me perfectly. It connected my unmotivatedness beautifully with my ability to write fairly okie dokie. And maybe this helps prove the old saying. If you truly want to learn something, stand up in the basement as if you are giving a presentation and bore the living daylights out of your collection of stuffed animals and imaginary friends with your never-ending ramblings about a given topic until you start understanding just what you are talking about. You get the point. After a few years of doing that on my own, the stuffed animals moved away and I was left with the seemingly necessary need to search for an audience. Hey! Build a web site (said all of the experts in the world on online stuff). Like the voice in Field of Dreams said, if you build it, they will come bringing fried rice and a pizza. I'm still waiting for the pizza. So I did. And after a few years, djstoddard.net evolved into a page where I could reinvent it every few weeks (ala Madonna). Funny thing is despite the reinventions, nothing really changed. The focus, the glamor, the photogs hounding me for secret pictures of me out of the EZchair and in a fast food restaurant never changed. So I decided to do come here and funny things up a bit. Get away from the whole serious motivational, self-improvement, guidance, teaching, preaching, yelling (can you do that while typing) and trying to inspire folks to get off their butts and do something. I found out that it pretty tough for a guy who is seen always sitting on his butt to tell others to get off theirs. Something about that just doesn't work. So now this is why the rambling portion with silly bits and pieces of stuff are tossed out there in ebooks, postings, the occasional video and greeting cards comes in. And yes, it's still motivational and self-improvementy. It's just in a completely semi-different style and image ya may not be used to. Hopefully enjoyable, useful and provides the necessary restroom reading material you may have wished for during the current century. So thank you for your time (for those who have made it to the end of this about me thingy, that shows dedication or a need of a hobby). And thanks also for sharing this moment with me. Now get out there, get off your butt, get a life, get a job, get a hobby and get outta your own way. :-) Sincerely, I mean it. --David
Elephant's Breath & London Smoke: Historical Colour Names, Definitions & Uses by Deb Salisbury Elephant's Breath & London Smoke: Historical Colour Names, Definitions & Uses by Deb Salisbury Nov. 19, 2009 $4.95 180138 words Sample 25%
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Deb Salisbury is the owner of the Mantua-Maker Historical Sewing Patterns, established in 1994. Her costuming career began early – making dresses for her sister’s dolls. She discovered costuming at the BayCon masquerade, a science fiction convention held in 1885 1985, and soon thereafter fell in love with historical costuming. After many years of collecting historical clothing terms, she decided to assemble and share them with other costume historians.
Unlock Your Past - A guide for creating and understanding your Ancestral Pattern by Nick Austin Unlock Your Past - A guide for creating and understanding your Ancestral Pattern by Nick Austin Nov. 28, 2009 $2.99 19724 words Sample 10%
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Nick Austin is the author of the web site secretsofthenormaninvasion.com and the Book of Life. He lives in the UK.
Unlock Your Imagination by Lee E. Shilo Unlock Your Imagination by Lee E. Shilo Nov. 29, 2009 $7.50 11004 words Sample 5%
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I live on Vancouver Island, in Victoria, Canada with my loving wife Elisabeth, paranoid cat and crazy dog. I love writing How To, Dark Poetry, Children Stories, Fantasy/Fiction, and especially (believe it or not) stories. Writing affords me some release of daily frustrations and everyday tensions. I am Retired and have a wide range of Genre to put into my writing. My life experiences are many, and is reflected in each-and-every story I write.
Car Dealer Hell by Charles G. Irion Car Dealer Hell by Charles G. Irion Dec. 02, 2009 $6.99 51035 words Sample 10%
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Charles G. Irion is an author, adventurer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. In the 1970s, Irion began his career in commercial real estate development and brokerage. In 1983, he founded U.S. Park Investments, a company that owns and brokers manufactured home and RV communities. In 2007, Irion founded Irion Books LLC and began writing and publishing books. His first book was Remodeling Hell—one of four books he authored as part of the Hell Series. This was followed by Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell. Inspired by real-life events, these books are true stories created by actual (hellish) events that infuriated Irion to the point of wanting to expose the demons through his writings. He is donating all of the net proceeds of his Hell Series to victims of fraud. While writing the Hell Series, Irion began work on the Summit Murder Mystery Series. The impetus behind the murder mystery series was his participation in a 1987 expedition to Mount Everest from the China side. Irion couldn’t resist creating plot-twisting, adventure-filled stories against the backdrop of the world’s deadliest mountains, the Seven Summits. Over the past thirty years, Irion has also garnered a large collection of recipes from resident RV campers. More than 350 of these can be found in his book Roadkill Cooking for Campers: The Best Dang Wild Game Cookbook in the World. Irion holds a Masters of Business Administration in International Marketing and Finance from the American Graduate School of International Management and Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Biology and Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. As an explorer, Irion has visited more than sixty countries and is an accomplished SCUBA diver. He is also the founder of a children’s dictionary charity, a founding member of Phoenix Social Venture Partners, and past president of a local Lions Club. Irion lives in Arizona.
Dr. Toy's Smart Play Smart Toys by Stevanne Auerbach Dr. Toy's Smart Play Smart Toys by Stevanne Auerbach Dec. 09, 2009 $9.99 60784 words Sample 25%
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Dr Toy invites you to play more in your life. Toy and play expert, Smart Play Smart Toys, author (15 books children's book, poetry collection, first novel THE CONTEST and Choosing Childcare (1st guide of its kind) and soon Child Care a Comprehensive Guide-4 Volumes and Confronting the Child Care Crisis; consultant, networker; butterfly collector (art, crafts, poetry, stories, information, books, and protection of butterflies); Wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister in law, cousin and friend; love animals and birds. Also gardening, cooking, watching classic movies; a positive person I do my best to make the most of each and every day -- do a good deed at least once a day. Wish for world peace and prosperity. Grateful for the technology and acumen at Smashwords.
The Refractive Thinker: Volume II: Research Methodology by Dr. Cheryl Lentz The Refractive Thinker: Volume II: Research Methodology by Dr. Cheryl Lentz Dec. 15, 2009 $7.99 52579 words Sample 15%
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Dr. Cheryl Lentz is a university professor and a prolific award winning author known for her writings on The Golden Palace Theory of Management and refractive thinking. She is an 10-time internationally published author who helps doctoral scholars publish their writings within the trademarked anthology series: The Refractive Thinker®. To reach Dr. Cheryl Lentz for information on any of these topics, and please e-mail: drcheryllentz@gmail.com.
Winning Wines: Medal Winners for $12 or Less by Mara and Ford Smith Winning Wines: Medal Winners for $12 or Less by Mara and Ford Smith Dec. 31, 2009 $2.99 29790 words Sample 15%
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Mary Helen "Mara" and Shuford "Ford" Smith have had eight works of non-fiction and one novel published. The suspense novel, Endangered, received a 5-star Readers' Favorite rating. Another recent work, a children's book, ABC All-American Riddles, was selected for a 2005 Children's Choice Award. The Smiths live and work in Tryon, NC.
Independent Decisions by Dehanna Bailee Independent Decisions by Dehanna Bailee Jan. 04, 2010 $0.99 3108 words Sample 20%
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Prepare to Publish! Ten Preps for POD by Dehanna Bailee Prepare to Publish! Ten Preps for POD by Dehanna Bailee Jan. 04, 2010 $0.99 4206 words Sample 20%
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