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" DIRECTIONS+ " by P J GAMMARANO July 07, 2010 $7.99 72037 words Sample 4%
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A Professor who has been teaching since 1977 in the Academic and Corporate worlds, the multi-disciplinary experience ranges from K-12, undergrad / graduate level courses (for eleven years), and community college (since 1997 to present). Three original novels also published ! "QUICK JUSTICE" ISBN : 978-1-4257-4003-0 "DIRECTIONS+" ISBN : 978-1-4363-6514-7 "TIMELINES" ISBN : 978-1-4415-6273-9 Available via AMAZON.com & BarnesandNoble.com KINDLE
" IL PASOLISTA " Puzzle Mortale by Romy Beat July 17, 2011 $14.99 89223 words Sample 20%
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Talento & Fantasia Romy Beat - Io - Scrittore Realista e Visionario FANTASIOSO - INGEGNOSO - BRILLANTE - GENEROSO - INTUITIVO - AMANTE DEL BELLO - ESTROVERSO e a volte anche INTROVERSO - AMANTE PASSIONALE - GENIALE - POSITIVO - SEMPRE OTTIMISTA - REALISTA - FATALISTA - VISIONARIO - SIMPATICO - RISPETTOSO CON CHI RISPETTA - COMPRENSIVO - PAZIENTE - TALENTO ************************************************* il mio motto è : VIVI E LASCIA VIVERE la mia ragione di vita è : EVERYTHING OR NOTING - TUTTO O NIENTE " il nulla a volte ..........sorprende , incuriosisce , stupisce , affascina , scrive verità , smaschera , convince , fa gioire ........IO SONO IL NULLA " ( R.B. ) Talent & Fantasy Romy Beat - I Realistic Writer and Visionary - IMAGINATIVE - INGENIOUS - BRILLIANT - GENEROUS - INTUITIVE - BEAUTY LOVER - EXTROVERTED and sometimes even INTROVERTED - PASSIONATE LOVER - INVENTIVE - POSITIVE - ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC - REALISTIC - FATALISTIC - VISIONARY - NICE - RESPECTFUL WITH WHO RESPECTS - INCLUDING - PATIENT - TALENTED *********************************** My idea for life is : LIVE AND LET LIVE my reason of life : is EVERYTHING OR NOTING "The nothing sometimes.......... surprise, curious, impresses, fascinates, writes truth, unmasked, convincing ago rejoice........ I am the nothing" (R. B. ) CARISSIMI LETTORI , NON VOGLIO STRAVOLGERE IL MONDO , ANCHE SE ... IL SOGNO SAREBBE QUESTO . VOGLIO SOLO SCRIVERE OTTIMI RACCONTI LETTERARI E AVERE TANTI E CARI SOSTENITORI . UN SALUTO CARISSIMO A TUTTI VOI , Romy Beat Ciao e Grazie . DEAR READERS, DO NOT WANT TO UPSET THE WORLD , EVEN IF ... THE DREAM WOULD BE THIS . JUST WANT TO WRITE GOOD STORIES AND HAVE MANY LITERARY AND DEAR SUPPORTERS . A GREETING DEAR TO ALL OF YOU , Romy Beat Hello and thanks .
"...and Remember that I Am a Man." by John Bushore Jan. 03, 2011 $1.99 134633 words Sample 20%
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John is the author of FRIENDS IN DARK PLACES, THE PRISONERS OF GENDER, ...AND REMEMBER THAT I AM A MAN, BOY IN CHAINS, AND WOLFWRAITH. Dozens of his stories and poems, mostly science fiction and horror, have been published in magazines and anthologies. He is a 3-time winner of the independently judged James Award and two of his stories are included in a university course in Gothic and horror literature. He also writes for children as MonkeyJohn, the author of WHAT'S UNDER THE BED? (Sam's Dot Publishing, 2003), and THE SPACEMONKEY ADVENTURES, featured in the quarterly magazine BEYOND CENTAURI. MonkeyJohn, dressed in pirate garb, often visits local classrooms perform to readings for younger schoolchildren.
"4?" by MichelleK. June 20, 2011 $4.99 59807 words Sample 15%
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Being open minded is what I like about myself the most. I grew up in the South where I spent my hours pondering the ironies of life. There's not much else to do except sit on the porch swing swatting mosquitoes and catching fireflies on sweltering hot summer nights. I've enjoyed creative writing ever since I was a child and I write simply for enjoyment. Feel free to inquiry: mdkcreatives@hotmail.com
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." by James Pratt June 16, 2011 $0.99 4963 words Sample 30%
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James Pratt likes to create realistically flawed but basically decent characters and have them cross paths with serial killer angels, redneck vampires, slithering horrors from other dimensions, and the end of the world. He also likes to write stories that demonstrate how the ever-present darkness threatening to wash over the world like a wave of endless night can be held back with a little courage and a big shotgun (assuming one hasn't already used both barrels, of course). Some take place in the distant past, others in the far future, and still others somewhere between eight minutes ago and twelve minutes from now. Whether sci-fi, adventure, or straight-out horror, the running theme is that the universe is very, very big and we are very, very small.
"BREAK" Opening the Door by Wes Grant Dec. 22, 2011 You set the price! 8415 words Sample 20%
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"Call Me Tab" by CD Moulton Aug. 11, 2010 $2.99 65964 words Sample 20%
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Born in Florida, travelled the world as a rock guitarist with some big names in the late sixties, early seventies. Been everything from a high steel worker to longshoreman, from musician to bar owner, and much more. Educated in botany and genetics. Now living in paradise (Panamá!)
"Don't Give Up," Said Mom by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 $0.99 23168 words Sample 25%
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"Emily's Fifth Birthday" & "Alternative Medicine" by Kater Cheek May 14, 2011 $0.99 6977 words Sample 30%
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Kater Cheek is a graduate of Clarion San Diego, class of 2007. Kater has sold work to Weird Tales, and Fantasy Magazine among others. Her short story “Voice Like a Cello” was chosen for the Locus Recommended Reading list for 2009. She has contributions in The Living Dead and Last Drink Bird Head. Her novels are represented by Kate Schafer Testerman of KT Literary. Kater is also an artist with more than twenty years of experience, primarily in sculptural and utilitarian art. When not writing, she throws pots, binds books, and plays with molten glass. She has folk danced professionally, taught English in Japan for two years, and spent five months backpacking alone through Europe. She has learned six languages and forgotten four of them. Her garden kicks ass. To read her reviews and blog about the writing life, visit www.katercheek.com For a more detailed resume and portfolio, see her artblog: www.catherinecheek.com For a hilarious and inappropriate comic about chickens, see her webcomic: www.coopdegrace.com
"Erving" by Luc Vos Aug. 07, 2010 $0.99 7036 words Sample 40%
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Wie is Luc Vos? Lang geleden (in 1968) werd ik geboren Herk-de-Stad, waar ik opgroeide en verbleef tot ik huwde en verhuisde naar het mooie, landelijke Heultje (Westerlo) in de Antwerpse Kempen. Dat was in 1996. Sindsdien is het gezin uitgebreid met één zoontje en hou ik mij - naast gaan werken uiteraard - bezig met allerlei hobbies. Zoals lopen, muziek beluisteren, muziek spelen (gitaar en djembe), lezen, tuinieren, film, wandelen, snowboarden, etc... Sinds 2002 is daar echter nog een creatieve hobby bijgekomen, namelijk schrijven. Dat het eerste product zag in 2003. Meriumbe, de vlucht van het Heilig Vuur Om in 2004 gevolgd te worden door een nieuw boek. Deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie. Na deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie is het een hele tijd stil geweest. Deel drie van de trilogie is nog altijd 'work in progress'. Om deze lange periode van literaire stilte te doorbreken was er in 2009 gelukkig een nieuw boek. Geen boek van mij alleen, maar een bundel. 'Time Out'. Een literaire ontmoeting van een 15-tal schrijvers die elk een sci-fi / thriller / spannend verhaal afgeleverd hebben, gebundeld in dit unieke project. Time Out verscheen in juli 2009. En nu heb ik een nieuwe stap genomen door mijn eerste stap te zetten in het e-publishen. 'De eenzame weg naar de hel' is nu te vinden in verschillende e-stores. Op naar de volgende... :-) Luc
"Escape!" (formerly "Deadly Dividends") by David Emil Henderson March 05, 2011 $9.95 64442 words Sample 20%
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DAVID EMIL HENDERSON began his journalism career in 1960s magazines, when he crafted personal interviews with Henry Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Robert Preston, Charlton Heston, and other luminaries, along with a range of news and features. As editor for a Chicago suburban newspaper chain owned by Time, Inc., he directed the content of five newspapers including The Evanston Review, chosen by a national newspaper publishers’ association as First in the Nation for General Excellence. Later, as editor and publisher of a Montana newspaper, he won the press association’s top statewide awards for editorial writing, column writing, feature stories, and news reports. In California, Henderson created national print and video marketing programs for nine San Francisco Bay Area daily newspapers, including those owned by Gannett, The Tribune Company, Media News Group, and The New York Times. Since becoming involved with the Pine Tree Press, he has sought to assist other talented writers in launching their books. A nonfiction "anthology of heroes" by Larry T. Bailey is on deck, entitled "So Brave...So Quiet...So Long!"
"ESCAPE!" a bridge thriller by Carl Coppolino Jan. 12, 2011 $0.99 63636 words Sample 20%
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"Fuck for Your Job" by Toby Graham Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 3230 words Sample 30%
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Toby Graham is a writer of short erotica, and she loves what she does. If you've got an e-reader, one free hand and some time to yourself, chances are she's got something you're looking for.
"If You Can't Hear It, It Doesn't Smell" by Lord Baltimore Jan. 23, 2011 $2.99 13521 words Sample 40%
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"Kottyn's Pickin" Great Dessert! by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 23, 2011 $2.99 3703 words Sample 10%
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“This Is Me” My sensuality comes natural to me; my subtle flirty way can’t be contained. I’m not conceded, but very confident in my ability to mind blow you with my scent… My beauty comes from my actions not from the appearance of my physical body or should I say boo-ty. My beauty is shown in the love I project even before I speak, you respect...the silence of my voice, my eyes say so much more, look beyond the beauty I am who you adore…for what I have to offer is quietly stored…away, God holds the key so get on one knee ask for me go ahead pray. Not having a career of my own to be a good mother…”was already written in stone”, hardships, bad credit, and God is what I discovered, pushed aside my dreams to secure a good future for my sons and my daughters…no good fathers, friends, or lovers…no smoking or drinking…wait let me re-think it… My children would have been left on their own it was a struggle everyday just trying to keep the lights on…even though I have a house it’s not my home Through Gods love, grace, and mercy I’m no longer living on the streets warm bed and something good to eat… Because of God’s love I stayed above water, so if you’re not on his team, then don’t even bother…don’t think you will break me I give God the glory I am just getting started… Hey! This is just the beginning of my story!
"M.H." Meets President Harding by Michael Zagst June 18, 2011 $9.98 81519 words Sample 10%
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novelist and screenwriter, born 1950
"No," She Said. by Stanfield Major April 10, 2011 $1.99 4347 words Sample 40%
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Stanfield Major was born in Normal, Illinois, but soon left normal behind. Raised in nearby Eureka, where Ronald Reagan went to college, he observed the tumult of the late 1960s and early 1970s from the somewhat detached perspective of the middle west. At the age of fourteen, stung by the same bug as both his parents, he began scribbling. He started with short unrhymed poems. And then he tried fiction, novels he didn’t finish. About a year later he began writing song lyrics. His creative life has consisted of a restless shifting from one to another of these forms of expression. Although, until recently, songwriting has been his main focus. He’s spent most of his life trying to find his place in this world. Hammering on doors that didn’t open. Wandering shabby alleyways in the twilight haze. Living the experiences that now inform his work. Since the mysteries of sexuality have always galvanized his creative imagination he began, several years ago, posting to Literotica, an online forum for writers of erotica. Over the next two years he wrote enough erotic short stories to fill a book. That was how Balls Of Cobalt Blue, and, later, Call Me Pandora, came to be. Stanfield now resides in Kingman, Arizona and is working on another book of erotic short stories, a couple of romance novels, and plans to produce several more CDs in which songs using his lyrics are showcased. The first CD, Crossroads And Highways, was released in 2008 by the band 7th And Beale. Inspiration: Many of my stories, “Win/Win Situation”, “Royally Fucked”, “Motorcycle Mama”, “Turnabout”, and “Ocean Interlude”, for instance, were written in response to a specific woman asking me to write a story based on her particular fantasies. In the same way that being touched by someone else is more exciting than touching oneself, seeing your fantasies filtered through the mind of another can add to the thrill. And for me, as a writer, the delight of challenging myself to inhabit another’s skin and see the world through her eyes is profoundly satisfying. Someone reviewing “Royally Fucked” said, “Definitely written by a woman”. That’s the highest compliment. That’s what I’m aiming for. If you have a fantasy you’d like to see filtered through my erotic mind please contact me through my blog “From My Erotic Mind” (see link on this page) and if your fantasy inspires me the world might see the result (your part will be acknowledged only if you wish it to be). Whether you have a fantasy or not I’d love to hear from you.
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short by Mia Wang March 09, 2011 Free! 1585 words Sample 20%
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"POWERLESS" by Michael Heitkemper March 05, 2011 $0.99 8073 words Sample 20%
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Michael Heitkemper is an avid writer of books, short stories, reviews, scripts, and comic books. His writing can be found in brick and mortar books stores, libraries, and many places on the internet. Some of his other titles include: A.N.G.E.L. to Have, Strange Mind, and Lucid Dreams. Michael is 28. He lives in southern Indiana with his wife and two sons. He plans to continue writing.
"Rejections & Desires..." A Sri Lankan Short Story and Poems by AK Perera March 09, 2011 $0.99 2626 words Sample 10%
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"RELATOS ENREDADOS ENTRE EL MISTERIO" by RENATA SKADA May 18, 2011 $5.00 1418 words Sample 20%
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INVENTO REINVENTO EL MISTERIO.
"Seriously?" by Gary Weston Dec. 17, 2011 $2.99 26583 words Sample 85%
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Hi. I have had so many admirers after people have seen my picture. (Thank you Darren, but i am basically male and besides, you are a married man. Behave.) Is that really you they ask? I'll level with you. That is a picture of my younger sister!!! I know. Good looks run in the family, usually in the opposite direction. I was 243 on my last birthday, and the last batch of embalming fluid didn't quite hit the spot. If you saw the real me, you too would run a mile. Anyway, I have a twitter account now, which means (I think) people can leave me messages. Happy to get comments about my books. hhtp//unclegarf.wordpress.com. So. I have the third in the series bubbling away, and the lovely Fred Ducket will have some fun. You know me by now. I don't write words. I just write stories. Get stuck in. For anybody who gives a damn, in my face book thing, the black dog is Minnie. The rural scenes are outside my front door. I live in a small town, population 1407 and me, about two hours drive north from Wellington, capital of New Zealand. The Tararua Ranges are close by and they go on for miles, dividing east from west. The Tasman Sea is about twenty minutes away by car going west.Most of my stories are set in NZ, and I think that gives them a different flavour. For anyone reading One Man's Dream, the Turakina Valley is as described in the book, including the 17 acres. I'm from the Midlands in England, originally. I hope you are liking my stuff. I am always happy to get constructive criticism, just be gentle with me. see you on Facebook. Thanks for your support, Gary AKA Shannon Levin.
"Sugar & Spice" (Rock-A-Bye ABDL BedTime Stories) by Zorro Daddy Jan. 28, 2012 $4.99 17214 words Sample 10%
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Give me the moment and I'll tell you a tale. Give me a lifetime and I'll show you a saga. I’m a storyteller, a writer, a “Daddy” and a nightowl who makes good use of the calm and the quiet of 3 am, scribbling ABDL romance stories on a piece of paper when not taking late night road trips to Wal-Mart. An author of ABDL romance and erotic stories. Likes to focus in on the storyline, making it as compelling and as realistic as the characters. His stories always include a dominant male and a submissive female. I like to spend a lot of time detailing the thoughts and thought process of the characters, particularly the female. Each story in a series is written with the intent of showing a progression of the couple's relationship, making it possibly for them to discover more about each other and explore the desires of their hearts at a level which is deeper, more personal and more meaningful. ABDL will always be the base of my author's soul, bu I like to include humiliation, embarrassment, spankings, thrills and such - perhaps a little more BDSM than ABDL. Pulling from my life experiences as a "Daddy" as well as the future within my soul, there's always a story in my head and I will always write stories and every word will be a piece of my heart.
"The Cantor and the Werewolf" PLUS Bonus: "Bones" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 09, 2011 $0.99 4610 words Sample 15%
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"The Eros Door" / "A Good, Reliable Partner" by Will Hose March 30, 2011 $0.99 6899 words Sample 10%
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Will Hose is a Young-Adult librarian. He is from California but lives in Arkansas, and outside of missing really good sourdough, much prefers Arkansas.
"Two Scoops" Is Just Right by Alex Carrick April 17, 2010 $2.99 38639 words Sample 20%
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Mr. Carrick is married with three children, plus a dog and cat that round out the household. Much of the family’s life revolves around the cottage on Georgian Bay. He writes both serious economics material and these humorous, light-hearted stories.
"Vitruvian Man" by Ben Campbell Dec. 19, 2010 $2.99 103722 words Sample 10%
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Ben has enjoyed visiting small villages, towns and cities in 15 European countries, Canada and Mexico and the United States. He'd met hundreds of motivated as well as dull individuals, some were well educated, others boring, many were fascinating and a few repelling. He was interested in the soul's that were riveting with energy, intriguing family members that were contagion and svelte, the folks that were recklessly engaging and wildly dramatic. He's busy writing tough reality-fiction splashed with urban, ubiquitous, multi-layered adventures, all the while developing plots and characters that have guts and stamina, witticisms and strengths, conviction and unquenchable passion to live exciting lives. His novels singe with investigative reporting, strident photography and razer-sharp realism. His Monterey, California dig is where he's authored six adventure novels. Ben is currently researching and writing two more novels with locations in Washington DC and San Francisco, cities where he has lived and studied, where lines between reality & fiction can be seamless. There is dangerous stillness in his stories of discovery what the French call, "La Chasse pour l'aventure," The hunt for adventure. Please enjoy reading all of his novels. Give them to friends and relatives as everyday gifts.
"When The Game's Unfaithful" by Kenneth Hannibal Feb. 08, 2011 $2.99 63134 words Sample 4%
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Born December 04 1975, Kenneth Hannibal is the Author of 4 books with his debut being "When the Game's Unfaithful". This book was actually the last book written which became the first book of his sequels. While being in and out of the prison system Kenneth has endured the lost of his father which has inspired him to continue his long journey as an Author giving back to the society in which he lives.
"White Death" by Rolly A. Chabot Sep. 07, 2011 $3.99 27959 words Sample 20%
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The writer has lived throughout the Canadian north. My travels have taken me into some of the most remote and isolated regions a man can find himself. I have a great respect for nature and all she offers. I have many pastimes and they all centre around the outdoors. Fly fishing, hiking, photography or simply sitting alone in a place where a man can be surrounded with the quiet. I have written a series of seven books called "Quiet Reflections" in an ebook format available at Amazon under my name.
"Youth" by Harry Moss Jan. 30, 2010 $1.00 11953 words Sample 10%
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#1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness ( science fiction adventure series) by Kristie Lynn Higgins #1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness ( science fiction adventure series) by Kristie Lynn Higgins Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 91505 words Sample 20%
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#2 Shades of Gray- From Moscow, With Love by Kristie Lynn Higgins #2 Shades of Gray- From Moscow, With Love by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 16, 2011 $5.99 89391 words Sample 10%
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#3 Shades of Gray- Cerberus Versus Pandora by Kristie Lynn Higgins #3 Shades of Gray- Cerberus Versus Pandora by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 17, 2011 $5.99 74818 words Sample 10%
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#4 Shades of Gray- Sisters by Kristie Lynn Higgins #4 Shades of Gray- Sisters by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 17, 2011 $5.99 71465 words Sample 10%
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#5 Shades of Gray- Night of the Twilight- The Chimera Strain by Kristie Lynn Higgins #5 Shades of Gray- Night of the Twilight- The Chimera Strain by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 19, 2011 $5.99 83766 words Sample 10%
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#6 Shades of Gray- Dawn of the Twilight- Outbreak by Kristie Lynn Higgins #6 Shades of Gray- Dawn of the Twilight- Outbreak by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 19, 2011 $5.99 84591 words Sample 10%
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#7 Shades of Gray- Day of the Twilight- Patient Zero by Kristie Lynn Higgins #7 Shades of Gray- Day of the Twilight- Patient Zero by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 20, 2011 $5.99 75515 words Sample 10%
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#8 Shades of Gray- Land of the Twilight- Closing of Days by Kristie Lynn Higgins #8 Shades of Gray- Land of the Twilight- Closing of Days by Kristie Lynn Higgins Jan. 02, 2012 $5.99 94293 words Sample 10%
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#Algorithm by C. C. Carrington #Algorithm by C. C. Carrington July 15, 2011 $9.95 92272 words Sample 5%
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C. C. Carrington is a life-long student of interdisciplinary studies. She has spent many years learning about the myriad ways in which people interpret the quality of their multiple unique perspectives. The author is interested in the influence of technology on educational psychology in 3D virtual realities. She values the impressive advances made by the innovators of technology. Technology has undeniably leveled the playing field for her and many others. She has a lot of stories to write (and some school loans to pay off).
#Baphomet by Marcin Wrona #Baphomet by Marcin Wrona May 02, 2011 $0.99 3224 words Sample 10%
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Marcin Wrona is a Polish-born Canadian author, a multiple immigrant, a mustachio-twirling financier, and many other things besides. He lives and works in Toronto. To learn more or to follow him through the Twitters and facebooks of the world, please visit www.marcinwrona.ca.
#Conversationstoppers 2: More Puns, Non Sequiturs, and Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure #Conversationstoppers 2: More Puns, Non Sequiturs, and Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure Dec. 11, 2011 $0.99 2493 words Sample 30%
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Leon Shure is a life-long resident of the Chicago area, and has lived both in the city and in the North and Northwest suburbs. A bachelors and masters graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Shure worked for the Lerner Newspapers,a chain of weeklies in the city; the Day Newspapers, a suburban daily newspaper chain owned by Field Enterprises, now the Chicago Sun-Times; and Paddock Publications, a chain of daily newspapers in the Northwest suburbs, where he worked as a police reporter. He received the Jacob Sher Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting. Shure is a practicing attorney and has held elective office in local governments. He has published three mysteries, all taking place in the wealthy and diverse North Shore suburbs of Chicago. These are "Fatal Sisters," "The Baba Yaga, a Dr. Adam Karl Mystery," and "Screams and Bleeds, a Vanek Mystery." Another of his books, a free collection of his Twitter tweets "#Conversationstopers: Puns, Non Sequitur, Impossible Scenarios" became a ebook best seller almost immediately, with almost 10,000 downloads. Shure is married and has two children.
#LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez #LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez Dec. 23, 2011 $1.99 8176 words Sample 15%
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JoVonna Rodriguez is finally exploring her appreciation for life through writing. Originally from Rochester, NY, she moved to Atlanta to pursue an education; graduating with a Bachelor’s in History from Emory University. In the mist of finding her professional path, she finally embraced her vocational passion of writing. Finding her work to be more than personal therapy but a necessity for survival, she began to share her poetry on various sites branded by the alias: Joski Diesel. With the support of friends, the power of social media, the knowledge to set things in motion, and the determination to accomplish her goals, she launched her blog to showcase her talents and thoughts: www.joskidiesel.com. Her love for expression is rooted in a love for community, service, and fellowship. As an AmeriCorps alum, she has continued to serve the Atlanta community, schools, and students. Her efforts helped fuel an after school enrichment program targeting at risk middle school females and now a blog to showcase her current class’ written work: www.wtnxt.blogspot.com. JoVonna currently teaches middle school and plans to pursue her professional goals of being a life long educator, who is no longer afraid to embrace her love for writing.
$200 and a Cadillac by Fingers Murphy $200 and a Cadillac by Fingers Murphy Nov. 23, 2011 $4.95 99825 words Sample 15%
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Fingers Murphy is the pen name of a well known international criminal defnse attorney.
$Expat Wives by Ulrica Marshall $Expat Wives by Ulrica Marshall Dec. 09, 2011 $2.99 91779 words Sample 20%
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Born in Sweden, Ulrica Marshall is a UK-qualified and published journalist living in Japan with her family since 2006. She has written for the Financial Times, International Financing Review and several of the main English-language magazines in Tokyo. $Expat Wives is her first novel.
' '"FOR THE LOVE OF HIS SONS"" by RODNEY HART Feb. 16, 2011 $3.59 97254 words Sample 20%
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Rodney Hart has been writing novels, poems and screenplays for over 36 years since his graduation from a florida university. This is Rodney's first attempt to self publish after a well known publishing company dissapointed him with their less then fervent attempt to distibute and advertise his published novel" The metamorphosis of Jessica" published in 1998. Rodney realized that having a novel contracted to publish does not quarentee that the publisher will distribute and advertize the book with the same zeel that he would have done. Unlike most armchair writers, Rodney now has written 14 novels, 80 poems and 18 original screenplays ready for publication based upon his real life experiences as a pilot,boot captain treasure hunter, underwater treasure diver, actor, singer/ recording artist and minister. Rodney's writings are clorful and exciting with true to life characters that bring his stories alive with both realism and immaginnation
'A Bella Street Mystery: Doc Gutson's Revenge' by Clare Havens 'A Bella Street Mystery: Doc Gutson's Revenge' by Clare Havens Dec. 10, 2011 $0.99 33937 words Sample 50%
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Clare lived for many years on a street in Manhattan just like the street where Bella lives. She now lives on a high cliff next to a lighthouse in Australia but luckily doesn't have to walk too far to buy bagels. Clare loves thrillers and film noir.
'Avocado' An Erotic Adventure of Spirit and Sensuality by Christine Leov-Lealand 'Avocado' An Erotic Adventure of Spirit and Sensuality by Christine Leov-Lealand Dec. 04, 2010 $4.99 51496 words Sample 20%
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I have been a writer all my life and quite possibly in several other lifetimes as well. Books for me are like McDonald's double cheese burgers and Black Forest gateau. If books were food I have gorged myself on them until I am a human version of War and Peace. Although I was commissioned by Penguin to write erotica I am a lot more diverse in my reading and writing. My interests range from Homer and Plato, to palaeontology; Terry Prachett and beyond the stars with Frank Herbert and Dune; Whatever the book genera, I have read it and dreamed of writing about it. At an age between sense and senility I have rediscovered the joy of writing, after years of being a best-selling author AND rejected by publishing houses. My fervent hope is that many readers will come with me for the ride, and enjoy the gallop. Published works on Amazon: Quintessence, Astride and Avocado, a trio of erotic novels, set in New Zealand. Two versions are available – Illustrated and without illustrations. Works in progress, Atlantea Soulmates - a steam punk historial adventure romance set in ancient Crete and Atlantis. First in the Soulmates series – co-written with AJ Burton; Norf – a chick-lit novel following Catherine and Moira as they travel around the world; Mistress Seeks – a kinky erotic novel – Mistress M seeks the perfect slaves; BI – a personal exporation of the joys and perils of bisexuality; The King of D'Urville Island – a three generation memoir of my father's family, the Leov family; Gallica Roma a historial adventure romance set in Roman times. Second in the Soulmates series.
'Call no man happy until he's dead.' by Peter Bailey 'Call no man happy until he's dead.' by Peter Bailey Oct. 26, 2011 $7.99 136906 words Sample 20%
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Much travelled Royal Navy Aircraft Engineer officer. After studying law to become a Barrister, entered politics and became Chairman of the Weston-super-Mare Social Democratic Party until they combined with the Liberals to become what they are today. Now lives in North Somerset and pursues a life-long ambition to write novels and continue travelling.
'Caught In the Woods' The Making of Daniel 3 by Michael Dee 'Caught In the Woods' The Making of Daniel 3 by Michael Dee Feb. 13, 2011 $2.50 3730 words Sample 15%
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As a gay man, sex has been on my mind since I started to grow pubic hair. Finally, as an outlet I started to put some of my life, fantasies, and thoughts on paper. And came out with "The Making of Daniel" and other gay erotica stories. Follow along with Daniel as he explores his sexuaulity. I love comments,and suggestions, so please feel free to e-mail me at any time.
'Chinese Whispers' by Sue Welfare 'Chinese Whispers' by Sue Welfare Nov. 04, 2011 $0.99 4010 words Sample 20%
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Hi, my name is Sue Welfare. I live and work in the UK and I mostly write Romantic comedy. I've published books as Sue Welfare, Gemma Fox and Kate Lawson. As well as Rom com I write short stories, radio scripts and plays - Here on smash words I'm planning on publishing some short stories as well as some longer pieces.