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Hugely-significant vocational unpleasantness by Dan W.Griffin Hugely-significant vocational unpleasantness by Dan W.Griffin July 22, 2010 Free! 2305 words Sample 99%
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If you have ever wondered what it would be like to crash a fairground ride, upset the Russian mob, humiliate yourself in front of two and a half million people, fall asleep on a push-bike, pole dance, be Santa Claus, be run out of town by more gangsters intent on snapping your legs like Twiglets, receive a VIP tour of The Whitehouse, forge an identity, be fired from the same job twice in as many days, make a movie with an Oscar-nominated Hollywood actress, have a crazed psycho break into your flat at 3am intent on causing you serious physical aggravation with a screwdriver, fleece a pensioner out of their hard-saved cash, be pursued by the paparazzi, simultaneously implode three companies, make weaponised plutonium or be normal...then you're no longer alone. Welcome to Danland.
Prisoner #12973 Thoughts and Reflections from Prison by George Martorano by George Martorano Prisoner #12973 Thoughts and Reflections from Prison by George Martorano by George Martorano Oct. 22, 2011 You set the price! 7531 words Sample 20%
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The United States of America's Longest Prison Sentence, Life Sentence for First Time Non Violent Offense without possibility of parole and America's Most prolific prison writer George Martorano Needs Your Help. You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. -Clarence Darrow
The Littlest Caregiver by Melissa Yuan-Innes The Littlest Caregiver by Melissa Yuan-Innes Dec. 21, 2011 You set the price! 3197 words Sample 20%
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Melissa Yuan-Innes is an emergency room doctor and writer who lives with her husband, one son, one daughter, two cows, and too many mosquitoes outside of Montreal, Canada. She writes thrillers and science fiction/fantasy under Melissa Yuan-Innes, mysteries under the name Melissa Yi, romance under Melissa Yin, and children's/YA under Melissa Yuan. "Mixing mystery in with sheer humanity and splendid characterization, Yuan-Innes's story is a delight." --Alicia Curtis, A&E Editor, The Stormy Petrel "Melissa Yuan-Innes delivers a Bradburyian shocker" --Paul Di Filippo, Asimov's "Yuan-Innes employs a fresh use of language to spin a storyline that is at once universally familiar and intriguingly original." --Brian Agincourt Massey, judge of the 2008 Innermoonlit Award for Best First Chapter of a Novel, in awarding first prize to _The Popcorn Girl Meets Darwin Jones_
Gorgeous Synchronicity: A book about the interconnectedness of human lives by Joe Guse Gorgeous Synchronicity: A book about the interconnectedness of human lives by Joe Guse May 19, 2010 You set the price! 20486 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam Oct. 24, 2011 You set the price! 31497 words Sample 30%
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FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER by Gusdavis Aughtry FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER by Gusdavis Aughtry June 06, 2009 Free! 849 words Sample 100%
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Gusdavis Aughtry is a pseutonym for Jerry Autry. I started writing under pseutonyms when I was in the Army. Some people have a garage full of tools or golf but I write. Having had a long career in the military, I draw on that for articles, essays, stories. Presently, I am doing a memoir of my four brothers and our growing up on a tobacco farm in North Carolina.
Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the Memory of JFK, Jr. by Lori Finnila Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the Memory of JFK, Jr. by Lori Finnila Aug. 14, 2010 Free! 69589 words Sample 100%
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Lori Finnila was an inspiring model/actress taken down by hate and zealous. Being injured she had to go back home to it all where she was abused as a child. After going through domestic violence for 15 years, being stalked, drugged, possibly poisoned, and beaten down to a permanent brain injury she is now an aspiring singer and writer/publisher of three books and a non-profit magazine Women Empowerment Magazine and created Women Empowerment Radio Show at Blog Talk Radio to help other victims. She is the news editor for OurTown in Eugene, OR. Show schedule, personal interviews, and biography are at her website: http://www.lorifinnila.webs.com and her biography and personal interview schedule is also at http://www.myspace.com/lorifinnila Lori Finnila currently resides in Oregon and has three published books "My Brain Injury," "Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr.," and “The Virtuous Woman.” She is aspiring to have her work produced for movies and to partake in the production of these and eventually open a Women Production House.
The Pitz of Queen's Park by RJ Bernard The Pitz of Queen's Park by RJ Bernard Jan. 01, 2011 Free! 2760 words Sample 20%
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I was born in Scotland, lived for many years in Surrey England and when my children grew up and stopped, well reduced, their using me as a cash machine, I took myself off to a small island in the Mediterranean to write the 'World's greatest novel'. Watch this space.
My Brain Injury 2nd Edition by Lori Finnila My Brain Injury 2nd Edition by Lori Finnila July 31, 2011 Free! 13433 words Sample 100%
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Lori Finnila was an inspiring model/actress taken down by hate and zealous. Being injured she had to go back home to it all where she was abused as a child. After going through domestic violence for 15 years, being stalked, drugged, possibly poisoned, and beaten down to a permanent brain injury she is now an aspiring singer and writer/publisher of three books and a non-profit magazine Women Empowerment Magazine and created Women Empowerment Radio Show at Blog Talk Radio to help other victims. She is the news editor for OurTown in Eugene, OR. Show schedule, personal interviews, and biography are at her website: http://www.lorifinnila.webs.com and her biography and personal interview schedule is also at http://www.myspace.com/lorifinnila Lori Finnila currently resides in Oregon and has three published books "My Brain Injury," "Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr.," and “The Virtuous Woman.” She is aspiring to have her work produced for movies and to partake in the production of these and eventually open a Women Production House.
Blessed Lucy of Narni by Saints.SQPN.com Blessed Lucy of Narni by Saints.SQPN.com June 24, 2010 Free! 7077 words Sample 50%
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The Invincible Alice by Alice L. Luckhardt The Invincible Alice by Alice L. Luckhardt Dec. 05, 2009 You set the price! 28562 words Sample 50%
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A native of Florida, graduate of FSU and 7th grade social studies teacher for 18 years. I have been a freelance historical and genealogical researcher and writer since 1998. A member of International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. In April 2010, I was awarded 3rd place in the nation for an outstanding genealogical magazine article published in 2009 (sponsored by ISFHWE).
The Last Day I Was Me, 1rst Rendition of My Brain Injury by Lori Finnila The Last Day I Was Me, 1rst Rendition of My Brain Injury by Lori Finnila June 30, 2010 Free! 13865 words Sample 100%
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Lori Finnila was an inspiring model/actress taken down by hate and zealous. Being injured she had to go back home to it all where she was abused as a child. After going through domestic violence for 15 years, being stalked, drugged, possibly poisoned, and beaten down to a permanent brain injury she is now an aspiring singer and writer/publisher of three books and a non-profit magazine Women Empowerment Magazine and created Women Empowerment Radio Show at Blog Talk Radio to help other victims. She is the news editor for OurTown in Eugene, OR. Show schedule, personal interviews, and biography are at her website: http://www.lorifinnila.webs.com and her biography and personal interview schedule is also at http://www.myspace.com/lorifinnila Lori Finnila currently resides in Oregon and has three published books "My Brain Injury," "Black Sheep Never Cry, Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr.," and “The Virtuous Woman.” She is aspiring to have her work produced for movies and to partake in the production of these and eventually open a Women Production House.
My First Ninety Years by Mary Jane Baird My First Ninety Years by Mary Jane Baird Aug. 22, 2010 Free! 3339 words Sample 100%
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I just celebrated my 90th birthday, and I am attempting to provide some details of my family's history for our grandchildren, great grandchildren, and future generations.
The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 15749 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
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.
Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 10140 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Haley, A Novel by John A Johnson Haley, A Novel by John A Johnson Aug. 26, 2011 Free! 74312 words Sample 20%
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John Allen Johnson was born at Westline, Arkansas June 24, 1933. His father, Murray California Johnson was a noted veteran of World War I and his grandfather James William Johnson was a highly esteemed cattleman in Western Arkansas. His mother, Carrie Maxine Laster was from a large Oklahoma family. John's six sisters and a brother plus a legion of cousins, attended the one room Westline School where they learned to read and write. Later he attended public schools in DeQueen, Arkansas, Eagletown, Oklahoma, Texarkana, Texas and Prineville, Oregon. John's only brother was a career Marine. Numerous cousins served in the US Military in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. John served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1953. He was stationed on Okinawa during the Korean War. Following his military service John attended Texarkana Junior College and later earned a BA Degree from Ouachita College, Arkadelphia. John was also commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation. In 1959 he was awarded a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Arkansas. in 1997 he earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Pacific Western University. The author also holds a Clear Education Specialists Credential through California State University, Sacramento. John retired from teaching in 2006 after decades of service in public education in the San Francisco Bay Area. His other publications include California Handbook For School District Mapping; Haley, A Novel; California Valor and American Valor. eople Like You, John’s first stage play, is about Mrs Marty Mann who was the first woman to get sober and stay sober in Alcoholics Anonymous. She founded the National Council on Alcoholism and was responsible for Alcoholism being classified as a disease rather than a moral problem. Mrs Man was also a Lesbian who lived on Fire Island with her life partner, Precilla Peck. John is the father of two daughters. He has five grandchildren and two great grand children. John and his companion Joan spend much of their retired time traveling and playing scrabble. You can contact John at Ptolemy1@aol.com.
From Kansas Farm Boy to Moderator A Short History of the Life of Rev. William Francis Keesecker by Mary Jane Baird From Kansas Farm Boy to Moderator A Short History of the Life of Rev. William Francis Keesecker by Mary Jane Baird Aug. 18, 2010 Free! 2313 words Sample 100%
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I just celebrated my 90th birthday, and I am attempting to provide some details of my family's history for our grandchildren, great grandchildren, and future generations.
Dominican Republic by erin hudson Dominican Republic by erin hudson Aug. 07, 2011 Free! 330 words Sample 2%
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My name is Erin Hudson and I love to write so I hope you enjoy my short stories and books!
Diary of a Cruise Ship Spa Therapist - Mini Book 1 by Marie-Berdine Steyn Diary of a Cruise Ship Spa Therapist - Mini Book 1 by Marie-Berdine Steyn Oct. 25, 2011 Free! 10914 words Sample 20%
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Marie-Berdine Steyn is an Author born in a small South African town called Zastron in 1986. She is the owner of The MBS Organization which includes various Departments: MBS Publishing MBS Fashion MBS Fund (not in operation yet) WHAT IS THE MBS FUND? AND WHAT DOES IT STAND FOR? 
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Fulton Avenue - Growing Up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970's by JP Myers Fulton Avenue - Growing Up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970's by JP Myers Sep. 30, 2011 You set the price! 52669 words Sample 20%
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JP is 48 and married and lives in Diamond Bar, CA. Photos intended for the book can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/pUCTHi
About The Key and the Broken Wing by Jessabell Tales About The Key and the Broken Wing by Jessabell Tales Dec. 20, 2011 You set the price! 1233 words Sample 40%
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As an aspiring Author I have been writing short stories from the age of seven. Many of my teachers, friends and family have loved reading my work. Allot of the inspiration comes from the places I have seen and visited and life experience. For example visiting North wales, for a week or two , here and there, for 8 years trying out many activities or just walking along the sea front. My current book, The Key and the Broken Wing is based around two welsh resorts. The start of the story begins with the famous resort which hosts many trams, stunning Scenerey and a great pier of entertainment. Where as the second seaside place is islated, quiete and ideal for the characters like Jezzabell, Krome and Kimberley to evolve.
Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese March 20, 2009 You set the price! 3776 words Sample 25%
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I write technical training for programmers and network professionals. I am also a fiction writer. My husband and I have published two collections of short stories: Mind of a Mad Man (www.mindofamadman.me) and Bones of the Woods (www.bonesofthewoods.com). We also have a podcast called Shadow Realms at http://www.cyberears.com/index.php/Show/audio/5500
Divalia's Imago, Flutter to Higher Ground and Success by Carol'Ann Tappaz Divalia's Imago, Flutter to Higher Ground and Success by Carol'Ann Tappaz March 15, 2011 You set the price! 98841 words Sample 20%
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Carol’Ann Tappaz aka Divalia is a world-renowned healer, inspirational speaker, author and singer. Her music is uplifting, her voice hypnotic and this harmonious synergy will transport the listener to higher dimensions. 
Divalia was born in the French Alps and had strong psychic abilities from a very early age. After a traumatic accident at the age of 22, she developed her own healing method that also incorporated her psychic and intuitive gift. 
She started playing music when she was eight and singing has always been part of her life. This organically evolved into combining the vibrations of sounds and words in her healing sessions. Her soulful music is inspired by Kirtans and a touch of Jim Morrison mixed with fairy dust. Over the years, her patients have usually found her through word of mouth and recommendations from people whose life and health has been uplifted by her gift of healing. Divalia has traveled extensively to various parts of the world where she experimented with several healing methods. She recently found the inspiration and courage to write about her personal journey towards becoming a healer. Her book Divalia's Imago, Flutter to Higher Ground and Success, was released in April of 2011. She simultaneously released the music album Imago, which is related to her book. 
For more information about Divalia visit www.divaliachannel.com.
There Really Was a Johnny Appleseed by ted clarke There Really Was a Johnny Appleseed by ted clarke July 12, 2010 You set the price! 45388 words Sample 20%
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Author, 12 books, American history, especially Boston area, figure skating, biography. Former teacher, newspaper columnist. Wrote and narrated five TV programs on local history including an AWARD-Winning program on historical preservation. Three masters's degrees. Figure skating champion, official, administrator. CEO of million-dollar operation. Write daily, in narrative style that is easy to understand, rapid-paced, rhythmic in word selection.
Faith and Courage in a Time of Trouble by Paul Pruitt Faith and Courage in a Time of Trouble by Paul Pruitt Oct. 17, 2010 You set the price! 23577 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in Delaware and Western NY. I spent 120 years in Philadelphia area now live in the DC area. I have an education in plant Biology but now work in computers. I have several computer certifications mostly as entry level help desk kind of thing. I run a small business involved in data recovery, particularly corrupt MS Office file recovery. I am now writing my own applications. I have self published several books on Cafepress, Lulu, and Amazon CreateSpace. They are my mother's, my great-grandmother's, my aunt's and several children's books ghost written for me by Chuck Baker from Saskatchewan, based on story ideas I submitted to him.
A Giant And The Mile Of Steel by Francesco Lolli A Giant And The Mile Of Steel by Francesco Lolli Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 2136 words Sample 20%
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I am a Neurologist from Florence, Italy. I write some personal memories of general interest. The english is not my first language, but I try to cope and comunicate.
After the Fire: A Personal Essay by Fred Bubbers After the Fire: A Personal Essay by Fred Bubbers Nov. 29, 2009 $0.99 9903 words Sample 30%
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Fred Bubbers grew up in Elmhurst, New York where he attended Newtown High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1982 from The State University of New York at Albany, where his writing appeared in various student publications. Since then he has been employed in the software industry in various roles from software engineer to data warehouse architect to development director. His personal essays, short stories and poems have appeared in such publications as The Oregon Literary Review, The Square Table, The Green Silk Journal, Lily, Seeker Magazine, Static Movement, Word Riot, The Angler, Cantaraville, The Shine Journal, Loch Raven Review, and The Big Stupid Review.
Henry's Nursing Notes by Ian Martin Henry's Nursing Notes by Ian Martin May 16, 2010 $0.99 18298 words Sample 25%
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Now I understand why my muse waited until I was 50 before giving me the nod. Mainstream publishers would never have touched the stuff I write. Years of humiliation and disappointment might have been too much for me to bear, and maybe I would have succumbed to full-blown alcoholism and drug addiction, and ended up by committing suicide. To save me from such a fate my muse held back until technology advanced to the point where I could safely sidestep those obscurantist gatekeepers trying to prevent me from getting to my readers. Now I can write what I like, put it up on Smashwords, and share the contents of my mind with anyone discerning enough to enjoy a certain brand of dark humour.
The Man Behind The Brand - On The Bottle by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - On The Bottle by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 4169 words Sample 20%
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Child Pornography by Marshall J. Pierce Child Pornography by Marshall J. Pierce March 12, 2011 $0.99 2706 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in Vermont, although I was born in Ohio. The Ohio fact is Important if you are a Real Vermonter, which I am not. You have to be third generation, I believe, in order to attain that title. To everyone else in the world, I am from Vermont. Uninteresting Fact: Vermonters are the only people who use the term "Vermonter" But I digress. This collection of shorts represent a portion of the stories I have written about growing up. So there's a lot of Vermont in this book. Not the pretty leaf, gay marriage, Howard Dean, stone fence, Robert Frost version of Vermont.. Mind you, my version does not include marriage nor Howard Dean. Streaks of my tragic naivete aside, these stories are intended to be light and entertaining. The entire collection is available as an 18-story book called NO BULL (named after one of the shorts.) You can sample some of the stories for free. With any luck you'll be enticed to part with $3, buy the whole book, and I can quit working for The Man. ...actually, since I still have the day job and I am a manager I guess that technically makes ME the man, but I don't think of myself like that. Either way, please enjoy. And make contact. Feedback is greatly appreciated, positive and neg.
Dreams by Esther Cobler Dreams by Esther Cobler May 14, 2011 $0.99 15157 words Sample 20%
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Growing Up And Living To Tell About It by Patrick Triplett Growing Up And Living To Tell About It by Patrick Triplett June 22, 2011 $0.99 18409 words Sample 20%
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The Old Firm by Richard F. Challis The Old Firm by Richard F. Challis July 12, 2011 $0.99 60951 words Sample 30%
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Richard Frederick Challis was born on April the 7th 1924 in Stafordshire, England, the 5th child of 10. His father was a master painter, and his efforts to feed his large family during the great depression of the 1930's is the basis of the novel "The Old Firm". Richard was apprenticed at 15 and gradually rose to become the area sales manager for his company for the North of England. This is told in Richard's business autobiography "Time and Chance" Richard migrated to Australia in 1964 and was his company's regional Manager for the Far East and Oceania. His international travels are related in the novel "When Angels Travel". After leaving his company, Richard became a lecturer at the Elton Mayo School of Management (Now part of the University of South Australia) specialising in international marketing.
The Black Men and Steven Spielberg by JC Andrijeski The Black Men and Steven Spielberg by JC Andrijeski July 30, 2011 $0.99 16266 words Sample 10%
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JC Andrijeski has published novels, short stories, essays and articles. Her short fiction has appeared in several anthologies and webzines, and a children's story of hers was published in an illustrated anthology by Wonderella. She also published a graphic novel set in the world created in her Allie’s War series, and has penned the occasional screenplay. Her nonfiction articles cover subjects from graffiti art, meditation, psychology, journalism and history, and have been published in venues ranging from online arts and literary magazines to print venues such as the NY Press. She moved from NYC to San Francisco in 1997, and since then has lived or spent considerable time in India, Vancouver BC, San Francisco, Albuquerque, Portland, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, San Diego, Prague, London, Berlin, Sydney, Australia and Swinoujscie, Poland. She currently lives in McLeod Ganj, India, a location she drew on a fair bit in writing the Allie's War books. Please visit JC Andrijeski's website at: http://www.jcandrijeski.com or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/syrimne
Cultural Anthologies: Stories of India, Volume I by Will Blaschko Cultural Anthologies: Stories of India, Volume I by Will Blaschko Aug. 08, 2011 $0.99 29124 words Sample 30%
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MA in Conflict Transformation from SIT Graduate Institute.
Honor by John Anson Honor by John Anson Aug. 13, 2011 $0.99 1331 words Sample 10%
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Unauthorised Autobiography by Steve Nugent Unauthorised Autobiography by Steve Nugent Aug. 23, 2011 $0.99 2159 words Sample 20%
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Steve Nugent lives in Toronto and has had short fiction published in fab magazine and Velvet Mafia. His stories have appeared in the anthologies Quickies 2, Exhibitions: Tales of Sex in the City, Buttmen, Bent, Afterwords: Real Sex from Gay Men's Diaries, and Boyfriends from Hell.
The Masque of William Shakespeare by Don Satalic The Masque of William Shakespeare by Don Satalic Oct. 12, 2011 $0.99 3510 words Sample 10%
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When Do I Get to Live My Own Life? by Paul Rice When Do I Get to Live My Own Life? by Paul Rice Oct. 18, 2011 $0.99 21213 words Sample 20%
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I work as a software developer in the Washington DC area for my day job. My resume is on my LinkedIn profile.
That's Where I Got It by Lexi Johnston That's Where I Got It by Lexi Johnston Dec. 05, 2011 $0.99 19080 words Sample 20%
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Rock's First Diva by Steven Hager Rock's First Diva by Steven Hager Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 3882 words Sample 20%
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I'm a writer, journalist, filmmaker, event producer and counterculture and cannabis activist. I was the first journalist to travel to the South Bronx and document the origins of hip hop. In 1988, I was hired as editor of High Times magazine. I created the Cannabis Cup, a cannabis awards ceremony held every Thanksgiving in Amsterdam, and The Freedom Fighters, the first hemp legalization group. I also created a garage-rock revival band called the Soul Assassins. In 2002 I directed the video shoot that was later released as Live in Amsterdam (Fishbone album). In 2004, I wrote most of the narration for a/k/a Tommy Chong and also appear in the film. My most recent hardback book, The Octopus Conspiracy and Other Vignettes of the Counterculture, was published by Trine Day. All my ebooks are available exclusively through smashwords. I also regularly appear at college campuses, sometimes solo, but usually as part of a debate on the legalization of cannabis, alongside former New York City D.E.A. chief Robert Stutman. The event, known as "Heads versus Feds," began in 2001 and has visited more than 200 colleges in ten years, regularly drawing standing-room crowds. Bob and I are known as "The Ultimate Odd Couple," and have become close friends despite the cultural gap between us. The debate is booked by Wolfman Productions in Connecticut.
Junk Sick: Confessions of an Uncontrolled Diabetic by Norman Savage Junk Sick: Confessions of an Uncontrolled Diabetic by Norman Savage Feb. 15, 2009 $0.99 165426 words Sample 15%
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I was born into a crazed Jewish family, 1947, and raised in Coney Island. I became a diabetic in 1958 and insulin dependent two years later; five years after that I was to begin what would be a 45 year journey as a junkie, writer, lover, thief, scholar, asshole and idiot to myself and all those I came in contact with. I split from confines of my home early on and, when cutting school, found myself in Greenwich Village where I met and fell in with those also outside the rules of boredom and adopted a lifestyle that deceived me into thinking I could ever really escape myself.
The Man Behind The Brand - On The Can by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - On The Can by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 4696 words Sample 20%
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Growing Up In DeBerry by James Nelson Flanagan Growing Up In DeBerry by James Nelson Flanagan Jan. 14, 2011 $0.99 28062 words Sample 20%
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Life as ET by Eileen SammonsTidwell Life as ET by Eileen SammonsTidwell Jan. 22, 2011 $0.99 1543 words Sample 20%
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I am a lifetime horsewoman, starting my journey on horseback in 1950 with my first horses at age 12 in Wichita Falls, Texas. My writing credentials include regular articles and columns in local newspapers and in Riders Roundup, publication of the American Association of Sheriffs Posses and Riding Clubs. My book DEATH SENTENCE was the Judges Award Winner in 2010 for Creative Non-Fiction at the Canis Latrans Writing Contest. Other Canis Latrans recognitions have been given to LIFE AS ET and When Abby Met Henry, a short creative non-fiction love story, better known as WHEN HARRIET MET HARLOW. Other awards included my first published article on Texas History in Texas History Magazine in 1955, which chronicled life experiences of my Grandmother Baker in 1800s Texas. I am a lifelong Christian, am married with 3 step-children. My own daughter Danni Marie Laird died from diabetes at age 50 in 2007.
Spinning a Tail by Marshall J. Pierce Spinning a Tail by Marshall J. Pierce March 12, 2011 $0.99 2680 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in Vermont, although I was born in Ohio. The Ohio fact is Important if you are a Real Vermonter, which I am not. You have to be third generation, I believe, in order to attain that title. To everyone else in the world, I am from Vermont. Uninteresting Fact: Vermonters are the only people who use the term "Vermonter" But I digress. This collection of shorts represent a portion of the stories I have written about growing up. So there's a lot of Vermont in this book. Not the pretty leaf, gay marriage, Howard Dean, stone fence, Robert Frost version of Vermont.. Mind you, my version does not include marriage nor Howard Dean. Streaks of my tragic naivete aside, these stories are intended to be light and entertaining. The entire collection is available as an 18-story book called NO BULL (named after one of the shorts.) You can sample some of the stories for free. With any luck you'll be enticed to part with $3, buy the whole book, and I can quit working for The Man. ...actually, since I still have the day job and I am a manager I guess that technically makes ME the man, but I don't think of myself like that. Either way, please enjoy. And make contact. Feedback is greatly appreciated, positive and neg.
My Life With Ewa: The Early Years by Tim Pratt My Life With Ewa: The Early Years by Tim Pratt March 30, 2011 $0.99 48418 words Sample 10%
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Mr. Pratt was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Saydel High School. He attended Grand View College in Des Moines for two years and earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1977. In 1982, he earned a master’s degree in secondary school administration from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Tim taught economics and history at Saydel High School for ten years. He also coached football, baseball, and tennis there before changing careers to the financial services industry in 1987. Mr. Pratt lists tennis, travel, cards, and playing the piano among his hobbies. He currently resides in West Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife of thirty-two years. They have two grown children
Dangerous Places by Gordon Fischer Dangerous Places by Gordon Fischer April 11, 2011 $0.99 11757 words Sample 20%
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Gordon was born in New York in 1930. His curiosity about the world and its peoples has led him to 92 different countries at the last count and his appetite for travel is still undiminished. His stories hop from childhood memories to recent events and back again capturing the delightful and the duplicitous, the dangerous and decorous. The length of his life and the extent of his travel have made Gordon's real-life stories amazing and fascinating. His experiences are presented to the reader through self deprecating narrative giving tiny snap-shots of humanity in its many forms. That Gordon speaks seven different languages is a testament to his interest in people and their cultures. He has collected arts and artifacts along the way which are colorful, entertaining and amusing much as are his stories.
Zebra's Rock and Me by William Byron Hillman Zebra's Rock and Me by William Byron Hillman April 18, 2011 $0.99 30700 words Sample 15%
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I have been a screenwriter of mysteries, dramas and comedies for both motion picture production and television. I am currently an active member of: The Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Writer Guild of America (WGA) Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and music guilds BMI and ASCAP.