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'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.
'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.
'Shine by Don Johnson 'Shine by Don Johnson Feb. 25, 2011 $2.99 24759 words Sample 20%
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After a career in the advertising and public relations fields as writer and creative director, Don Johnson is now concentrating on his first love of historical and character-driven fiction. he is a former member of Western Writers of America and the Greater Dallas Writer’s Association, has had several novels and non-fiction books published and many short stories and articles. Born in Devol, Oklahoma in 1927, he grew up in West Texas after his family moved to the Woodrow community south of Lubbock in 1937. He graduated from Lubbock’s Cooper High School and attended Texas Tech before enlisting in the armed forces during World War II. During his life so far he has been an aviator, medic, lab technician, farmer, cowboy, rancher, laborer, advertising copywriter, creative director and advertising agency owner. He has published articles, short stories, non-fiction books, and book-length fiction. He now lives in Palestine, Texas with his wife, Judy, where he enjoys a study of regional history and writing about it. His writing efforts are directed toward bringing interesting and believable characters to life.
'Today's Date' by Sue Welfare 'Today's Date' by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011 $0.99 4578 words Sample 30%
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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.
(Mark Twain Style Novel) Toe Tags & TNT by Rolland Love (Mark Twain Style Novel) Toe Tags & TNT by Rolland Love July 11, 2010 $2.99 81068 words Sample 50%
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Reviews: The OZARK MOUNTAINS Stories Series is Enjoyed by ALL Ages. “Rolland Love’s deep-rooted passion for the Ozark Mountains has transfigured into a series of FANTASTIC Adventures Huck and Tom could have only dreamed of and his writing style has been compared to MARK TWAIN.” Amazon.Com—Featured Author Review "To understand Overland Park author and storyteller Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star “Rolland Love is a master storyteller. His Ozark stories always end well and leave the reader with a sense of well-being. His MARK TWAIN style of writing is enjoyed by all ages.” Judith Bader Jones, author of Delta Pearls and Moonflowers on the Fence. “I have read a number of Rolland Love’s stories set in the Ozark Mountains and they are all nostalgic, and entertaining. I would recommend his writings to parents who want to show their children the pure joy of living experienced by kids growing up in a simpler place and time". Dave Hargis (Columbia, MO USA) Vantage Point Productions LLC ☂ https://profiles.google.com/sunnybiscuitdog
(There's) No Place like Home by Anthony Matos (There's) No Place like Home by Anthony Matos April 05, 2011 $2.99 52187 words Sample 20%
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Congratulations! You found me! I'm Anthony Matos. I'm 29, from Massachusetts, and I am an agent of change; try and keep up.
(WASP) Wisconsin Advanced State Patrol by Dale De Coster (WASP) Wisconsin Advanced State Patrol by Dale De Coster April 29, 2011 $1.99 25965 words Sample 10%
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... à Brumski... by H.T.Fumiganza by L'UrbaineDesArts Editions NovelingPress ... à Brumski... by H.T.Fumiganza by L'UrbaineDesArts Editions NovelingPress Nov. 05, 2009 $4.99 69391 words Sample 20%
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L'UrbaineDesArts Editions/Noveling Press publie des romans et recueils de nouvelles d'auteurs contemporains dans la tradition littéraire française.
...And Night Falls by Tommie Lyn ...And Night Falls by Tommie Lyn May 26, 2009 $0.99 79036 words Sample 20%
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Tommie Lyn resides in the beautiful Florida panhandle with her husband of 47 years (and high school sweetheart). She spends part of each day engrossed in the lives of the characters who people her novels.
1106 Grand Boulevard by Betty Dravis 1106 Grand Boulevard by Betty Dravis June 23, 2011 $4.99 98584 words Sample 30%
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Betty Dravis is a retired, award-winning California journalist and newspaper publisher who also hosted a Cable TV talk show. She was listed in several Who's Who books, is an honorary Kentucky Colonel, an esteemed "Dame of Dialogue," a member of American Author’s Association, former member of Sigma Delta Chi and San Jose Newspaper Guild. She is the recipient of many California awards, including city, county and state, and was a San Jose Woman of Achievement. Her latest print book just released in May of 2011; it's DREAM REACHERS II, second in a series she co-authored with Chase Von. The first DREAM REACHERS won the coveted Covey Cover Award for most eye-catching cover. This talented woman is also the author of three print novels: 1106 GRAND BOULEVARD, an epic romantic thriller; THE TOONIES INVADE SILICON VALLEY, a young adult fantasy adventure; and MILLENNIUM BABE: THE PROPHECY, a supernatural mystery adventure. She also has a number of published short stories and is an Amazon top reviewer. In addition to her book contract with Von Chase Publishing, she recently signed a two-book contract with Canterbury House Publishing. PUBLISHER WENDY DINGWALL OF CANTERBURY JUST ANNOUNCED RELEASE OF "1106 GRAND BOULEVARD" AS AN E-BOOK ON JUNE 15TH and will release "THE TOONIES INVADE SILICON VALLEY" within a week. Born in Ohio, Dravis has a large family in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area; her children are her life, her loves... She now resides in Central California where she's working on her first serial-killer thriller. For more information, visit her website: http://www.bettydravis.com
12 Steps and A Razor by Emmy Jackson 12 Steps and A Razor by Emmy Jackson Dec. 31, 2009 $8.50 99966 words Sample 30%
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After going to college and pursuing a very sensible career in marketing, I chucked all of that out the window and decided to become a freelance writer instead. I've been doing fiction and automotive journalism for over a decade now, getting paid for the latter and mostly hiding the former in dark corners of my hard drive. Recently, they have begun to creep out into the real world. Because I am hopelessly addicted to things that go, I currently live in a 36' motorhome and wander around the U.S. and Canada at will, traveling with an adorable-but-dumb cat and my soulmate, who shoots people in the face for a living.
1871: A Novel of the Great Chicago Fire by Peter J. Spalding 1871: A Novel of the Great Chicago Fire by Peter J. Spalding Feb. 11, 2010 $4.99 128693 words Sample 40%
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2012 The Awakening by Bill Douglas 2012 The Awakening by Bill Douglas June 04, 2010 $9.95 114384 words Sample 3%
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Bill Douglas is the author of two non-fiction and two novels. Bill has written for publications worldwide on a host of social and health issues. He has been a source for The New York Times, The South China Morning Post, Reader's Digest, Parade Magazine, BBC World Radio, Xinhua News Agency, and media worldwide. His best selling Tai Chi book is now in 3rd edition and sold worldwide in several languages. Bill's new novel "2012 The Awakening" has gained major recognition even before its official release. "What a gift it is to see fictional entertainment tackling the great issues of humanity." - Deepak Chopra "Should be required reading for everyone on Wall Street and Capitol Hill." - Steve Alten, NY TIMES best selling novelist
25 Noel Road: a genius like us by Carlos Be 25 Noel Road: a genius like us by Carlos Be Jan. 12, 2011 $4.95 8799 words Sample 30%
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Español / English (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Be) Carlos Be (Vilanova i la Geltrú - 1974) es autor y director de teatro. Entre otras obras, ha publicado La caja Pilcik (Premio Serantes de Teatro 2008), Llueven vacas (2008), Achicorias (2008), Origami (Premio Born de Teatro 2006), La extraordinaria muerte de Ulrike M. (finalista del Premio Casa de América - Escena Contemporánea de Dramaturgia Innovadora 2005) y Noel Road 25: a genius like us (Premio Caja España de Teatro 2001). Como director de The Zombie Company, ha llevado a escena My favorite things, Achicorias y Eloísa y el domador de mariposas. Así mismo, ha sido director invitado del Teatro Ungelt de Praga con ocasión del estreno absoluto de Origami. Es colaborador mensual de la revista Artez y vive entre España y Chequia.
33 Bones by Matt Chapman 33 Bones by Matt Chapman Aug. 26, 2011 $2.99 47777 words Sample 15%
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During the day, I work for a global human resources company. At night and on the weekends, my priorities revolve around my lovely wife and two beautiful kids. Mostly written on airplanes over the course of four years and three additional years of edits and rewrites, I found a way to write a book.
33 Summers by Darren Pare 33 Summers by Darren Pare April 20, 2010 $2.99 62061 words Sample 25%
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411: Cybergeddon by Stephen Austen 411: Cybergeddon by Stephen Austen April 04, 2010 $1.19 10300 words Sample 12%
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Stephen W. Austen was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. "I was born in Lafayette and raised in New Orleans. But I truly grew-up as I travelled or lived in some thirty-four states." A Human Resources Manager, he now resides with his family in Monroe, North Carolina. My writings and interests are eclectic. My latest series, "The Paladin Papers" are fast-paced, fact-based military/techno thrillers. Based on today's events and often set in the near future, they offer thought-provoking entertainment. They will keep you thinking long after you put them down. "I am certain you will enjoy reading these stories as much as I did writing them. . ."
42 by Dmitry Sedov 42 by Dmitry Sedov Jan. 20, 2012 $3.00 86268 words Sample 20%
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5 Mensajes en 1 Botella by Oscar Valero 5 Mensajes en 1 Botella by Oscar Valero Feb. 21, 2010 $3.99 28567 words Sample 5%
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5 Reasons to Leave a Lover - A Novella and Other Short Stories by Carolyn Moncel 5 Reasons to Leave a Lover - A Novella and Other Short Stories by Carolyn Moncel May 31, 2011 $2.99 24471 words Sample 25%
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A virtual media and web consultant by day and author by night, Carolyn Davenport-Moncel moved to Paris from Chicago, her hometown, in 2001. In Paris, she started the first English-speaking Virtual Assistance firm. Known for her online articles on media relations, Moncel owns MotionTemps, LLC, a Digital Project and Web Content Management firm with offices in Chicago, Paris and Geneva; and its subsidiary, Mondavé Communications, a media relations training and publishing company. She has written, placed articles and been featured in such diverse publications as Entrepreneur.com, Expatica.com, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Wired News, International Herald Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Working Mother, Bonjour Paris, and PrissyMag.com. She currently resides in Lausanne, Switzerland with her husband and two daughters Encounters in Paris is her first work of fiction. Her next collection of short stories, 5 Reasons to Leave a Lover will debut in fall 2011.
600 Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster 600 Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster Jan. 05, 2010 $9.99 79151 words Sample 20%
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Craig Lancaster’s road to becoming a published novelist was, like that of many authors, a bit rocky. But the rocks weren’t nearly so tough to deal with as the deer. “I crashed a motorcycle at 60 miles per hour on the interstate in July 2008 after a buck jumped out on me,” Lancaster says. “Broken ribs, road rash, collapsed lung. It was a mess.” A couple of months later, as Lancaster wound down his recuperation, a friend asked him to make a run at National Novel Writing Month, the annual 30-day dash in which writers are challenged to put down at least 50,000 words. It’s something Lancaster had attempted before but had never seen through. “I was reluctant to do it again,” he says. “I was still in a bit of pain, and I didn’t really want to do anything that would lead to more disappointment. “But the more I thought about it, the more excited I got. If you have a traumatic injury and make it through, you can’t help but think about the things you’ve always wanted to do and haven’t, for whatever reason. So I took the chance.” The results exceeded his expectations – and exceeded the requirements of the event known as NaNoWriMo. Lancaster wrote nearly 80,000 words in the first 24 days of November 2008, laying the foundation of what would become his debut novel, 600 HOURS OF EDWARD. The story centers on a middle-aged man, Edward Stanton, who has Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder and has settled into a life largely devoid of human contact. In 25 days one autumn – 600 hours – the world he has kept at bay crashes onto his front step and forces him to deal with the fallout. Riverbend Publishing of Helena, Montana, released the book in October 2009, to critical acclaim. New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen hailed the book, saying, “Funny and quirky, Lancaster’s compulsively readable debut has a heart as big as the Montana sky.” Readers who have peeked into Edward’s meticulously kept world have fallen in love with the character and the changes that come – not just with him, but with the people around him. For Lancaster, who lives in Billings, Montana, with his wife, Angie, and two rambunctious dachshunds, 600 HOURS OF EDWARD wrenched open a whole new world. The longtime journalist is hard at work on new fiction projects, all of them intensely character-driven. And all because a deer ruined a summer day’s ride. “It sounds cliché, but it’s not: Crushing disappointment has a way of leading to things you didn’t expect,” Lancaster says. “It’s part of the human experience. I want to explore that as deeply as I can.”
667 by R Fitzpatrick 667 by R Fitzpatrick Aug. 06, 2010 $1.99 23216 words Sample 25%
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77 by Robert Page 77 by Robert Page April 04, 2011 $8.99 101290 words Sample 20%
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I am 76 years old as at March 2011. I can claim nothing remotely like a career although I started out as a medical student. Along the way I have been a steeplejack estimator/supervisor, cab driver, night-staff telephonist with BT, speciality salesman and office manager. I am three times married and have fathered four children, My great passions are reading (especially spirituality, history of the inter-war years and biography), classical music and writing. To writing I am addicted.
90 Day Wonder by Leon Cooper 90 Day Wonder by Leon Cooper March 08, 2010 $9.95 68508 words Sample 25%
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A published writer of fiction and nonfiction,including screenplays.Winners of awards A varied work career--CEO of two companies--one to market my patented inventions, many used worldwide; another, a computer company that developed proprietary software; CFO of major corporations; Masters Degree in Business & Government; A WWII combat vet, taking part in six major battles. These experiences were the basis for my writings.
90 Miles to Freedom by K.C. Hilton 90 Miles to Freedom by K.C. Hilton July 12, 2011 $0.99 40791 words Sample 12%
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Born and raised in Aurora, Illinois I spent my childhood playing street games with the neighborhood kids. When I wasn't outside, I spent much of my time reading and getting lost in adventerous worlds and whirlwind courtships. At the age of seventeen, I moved to Kentucky and eventually began to raise a family of my own. I have always been entranced by stories of magical adventure, and though I have had to live in the practical world, running a family business as well as two of my own, I have discovered that writing is an entirely new, exciting adventure all on its own!
A Baby and a Banjo by Dwayne Phillips A Baby and a Banjo by Dwayne Phillips Feb. 16, 2011 $0.99 2637 words Sample 20%
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A systems and computer engineer since 1980. A short story fiction writer.
A Bad Way To Go by Keith Remer A Bad Way To Go by Keith Remer June 20, 2011 $9.99 73323 words Sample 20%
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International award winning author Keith Remer is a native Oklahoman. As such, he realized long ago there are no better breeding grounds for thrillers than the trailer parks, oilfields, churches, ranches, skyscrapers and meth-labs of the Bible-Belt. Remer fills his fictionalized accounts with the products of the region’s western, Native American, outlaw, and fundamental Christian cultures to produce unforgettable characters who bring his unique plots to life. Keith is a retired army colonel. He spends his retirement as a small-time rancher and adjunct college professor. In the late 70’s and early 80’s he took a ten-year break from the army to serve as an Oklahoma City police officer. During those years he policed the roughest precincts of the city. Remer’s specialized military training awarded him opportunities to join the S.W.A.T. team and bomb squad. Keith was raised as the son of an oilfield roustabout. He spent his formative years in shanties and mobile homes as he was moved from one oil boom town to another. He rubbed elbows with relatives who were outlaw bikers long before putting those types in jail. He’s been in bar fights and shoot-outs and has shaken the hands of two American Presidents. His stories are a product of his background. To date, Keith has written eight novels and converted two into screenplays. At the insistence of a number of producers and directors, he intends to adapt all his novels for the big-screen.
A Better Place by Kate Raffordy A Better Place by Kate Raffordy Jan. 16, 2011 $3.99 74771 words Sample 20%
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Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Kate has lived in 5 states and Japan. She has been writing practically since she was able to pick up a pencil and string a few words together. English was always her favorite subject in school. She graduated from Wolfson Senior High School in Jacksonville, Florida in 1967. About a year later she joined the Air Force where while in tech school for Air Traffic Control, she met her first husband and the father of her two children. She attended The University of Maryland, Far East Division, while stationed with her husband in Japan and she has also attended Wright Junior College and Lake County Junior College, both located in Illinois. A Better Place, was started and completed in 1992. The cover for this book, is her first painting done when she was 15 and at that time was signing her work as Rane'. She lives about 40 miles north of Chicago and has lived in Illinois since 1983. The cover for the sequel, The Search for Robert, is a charcoal sketch she did of the Evanston Lighthouse. She enjoys gardening and spoiling her granddaughter Katie. Paperback versions located at: https://www.createspace.com/3555275 https://www.createspace.com/3597841
A Better Place: The Search for Robert by Kate Raffordy A Better Place: The Search for Robert by Kate Raffordy June 09, 2011 $3.99 86021 words Sample 20%
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Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Kate has lived in 5 states and Japan. She has been writing practically since she was able to pick up a pencil and string a few words together. English was always her favorite subject in school. She graduated from Wolfson Senior High School in Jacksonville, Florida in 1967. About a year later she joined the Air Force where while in tech school for Air Traffic Control, she met her first husband and the father of her two children. She attended The University of Maryland, Far East Division, while stationed with her husband in Japan and she has also attended Wright Junior College and Lake County Junior College, both located in Illinois. A Better Place, was started and completed in 1992. The cover for this book, is her first painting done when she was 15 and at that time was signing her work as Rane'. She lives about 40 miles north of Chicago and has lived in Illinois since 1983. The cover for the sequel, The Search for Robert, is a charcoal sketch she did of the Evanston Lighthouse. She enjoys gardening and spoiling her granddaughter Katie. Paperback versions located at: https://www.createspace.com/3555275 https://www.createspace.com/3597841
A bird living in the deep sea by dojong kim A bird living in the deep sea by dojong kim July 29, 2010 $0.99 4794 words Sample 30%
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publisher, novelist, Webagency CEO
A Breath of Spring by Les A Breath of Spring by Les "Buzz" Harcus Aug. 26, 2011 $7.99 161381 words Sample 20%
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Author, Leslie F. "Buzz" Harcus served in the United States Marine Corps in Tsingtao, China,in 1947-48 in FMF-WESPAC. Buzz honed his writing skills at Michigan State University, then in television production, media relations, promotion and in public health, before retiring. He and his wife, Barbara live in northern Michigan where he enjoys writing, playing his banjo, and entertaining friends, neighbors and family. His first book, "China Marine: Tsingtao Treasure," follows the adventure of former Marine Corporal Harry Martin as he returns to China aboard the Swedish grain carrier, Otto J. Nurad, in search of hidden black market money. Released in late 2005, the book was welcomed by Marines and the general public. Responding to the demands of readers who fell in love with his characters in the first novel, and wanted more of them, Buzz wrote "Tainted Treasure," which follows the main characters of the first novel on a new adventure aboard the Swedish grain carrier as it departs the port of Qingdao, China, headed into the South China seas facing pirates, weather and the evils of mankind. Then Buzz switched gears to publish a detective novel. Web of Greed is an action packed, gritty police mystery that follows Kemah, Texas, homicide detective Sam August in trying to solve a complicated case of multiple murders. Sammy soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of double-dealing, sex, computer chips and murder. Helping Sammy is his retired partner, William F. "Bill" Bailey, a cantankerous old Marine.
A Brief Glimpse Of Shadow by Everly Hartland A Brief Glimpse Of Shadow by Everly Hartland April 20, 2010 $2.99 35568 words Sample 10%
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I have lived many hats so far (yes, I meant to say that). I've worn farmer, teacher, artist, rancher, builder, parent and lover, among other. Sometime you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you but it gives me something to write about either way. My family, critters and I live in the woods, near a lake in the country. Thank you for taking time to read me.
A Brief Interval by Bill Clem A Brief Interval by Bill Clem Jan. 15, 2010 $2.99 27755 words Sample 25%
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Bill Clem is an RN and international bestselling author of medical and scientific thrillers with ten novels published worldwide. He is currently working on several new novels to be released in 2011.
A Building by Dwayne Phillips A Building by Dwayne Phillips Sep. 06, 2011 $0.99 2681 words Sample 20%
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A systems and computer engineer since 1980. A short story fiction writer.
A Child A Mother Should Love Volume One by Donna Lee Comer A Child A Mother Should Love Volume One by Donna Lee Comer Aug. 07, 2011 $2.99 97106 words Sample 20%
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Donna was born Donna Lee Baldwin on July 19, 1952 in Airville, (York County) Pa. Donna graduated from Kennard Dale High in 1969 and married Robert G. Comer of Street, Md. on September 27, 1969. Donna is the mother of four grown children with six grandchildren. The Comers make their home in Red Lion, Pa
A Child A Mother Should Love Volume Two by Donna Lee Comer A Child A Mother Should Love Volume Two by Donna Lee Comer Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 96093 words Sample 15%
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Donna was born Donna Lee Baldwin on July 19, 1952 in Airville, (York County) Pa. Donna graduated from Kennard Dale High in 1969 and married Robert G. Comer of Street, Md. on September 27, 1969. Donna is the mother of four grown children with six grandchildren. The Comers make their home in Red Lion, Pa
A Cold Light by Neil Willis A Cold Light by Neil Willis Nov. 15, 2011 $5.20 48203 words Sample 25%
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Neil Willis lives in London, previously having lived in Derbyshire, England. He used some of his real life experiences in "Proxy Lover" having attended Chesterfield College of Art, Then London University Goldsmith's college and Liverpool College of art studying Painting in the early 1960s. Spending most of his career in Colleges of Art, retiring as head of a school of art and design, he taught fundamentals of design at the university of Wisconsin, USA. His second book, 'A Cold Light', about a mining disaster and love affair, is developed from his home mining background in the Midlands coal fields. He spent a short while after leaving school down the mines in that home area. He regularly works as a musician, previously drums but latterly tenor sax with several South London bands. His novel, "Proxy Lover" and now "A Cold Light", builds upon some of these past experiences in the UK and USA
A Collection of Japanese Short Stories: Volume 1 by Geoffrey Ivar A Collection of Japanese Short Stories: Volume 1 by Geoffrey Ivar Nov. 12, 2011 $2.99 21341 words Sample 20%
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Geoffrey Ivar studied Japanese and English Literature at the University of Virginia. He moved to Japan on the JET Programme to teach English, improve his Japanese, and gain a greater appreciation for Japanese literature. Although he has returned to live in America, he still travels frequently between Japan and the U.S.
A Collection of Short Stories by Les A Collection of Short Stories by Les "Buzz" Harcus Dec. 05, 2011 $0.99 13743 words Sample 20%
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Author, Leslie F. "Buzz" Harcus served in the United States Marine Corps in Tsingtao, China,in 1947-48 in FMF-WESPAC. Buzz honed his writing skills at Michigan State University, then in television production, media relations, promotion and in public health, before retiring. He and his wife, Barbara live in northern Michigan where he enjoys writing, playing his banjo, and entertaining friends, neighbors and family. His first book, "China Marine: Tsingtao Treasure," follows the adventure of former Marine Corporal Harry Martin as he returns to China aboard the Swedish grain carrier, Otto J. Nurad, in search of hidden black market money. Released in late 2005, the book was welcomed by Marines and the general public. Responding to the demands of readers who fell in love with his characters in the first novel, and wanted more of them, Buzz wrote "Tainted Treasure," which follows the main characters of the first novel on a new adventure aboard the Swedish grain carrier as it departs the port of Qingdao, China, headed into the South China seas facing pirates, weather and the evils of mankind. Then Buzz switched gears to publish a detective novel. Web of Greed is an action packed, gritty police mystery that follows Kemah, Texas, homicide detective Sam August in trying to solve a complicated case of multiple murders. Sammy soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of double-dealing, sex, computer chips and murder. Helping Sammy is his retired partner, William F. "Bill" Bailey, a cantankerous old Marine.
A Collection Of Short Stories Volume I by Alicia Ellison Grant by Alicia Ellison Grant A Collection Of Short Stories Volume I by Alicia Ellison Grant by Alicia Ellison Grant Nov. 08, 2011 $5.99 9164 words Sample 20%
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Alicia Ellison Grant is the daughter of Jessie and King Ellison Jr. She was born in Walterboro, South Carolina. Alicia is a graduate of Barber-Scotia College. She majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She graduated cum laude. Alicia is the wife of Calvin Grant and the mother of three beautiful children and one precious grandson. One day while Alicia was attending Barber-Scotia College she was in her communication class. Her instructor returned her assignment in which she had received an A. He stated to her that this would make a great story. Alicia smiled, told him thank you and never really thought about it. Upon graduating Alicia started writing again. In 2007 Alicia started freelancing. She discovered herself writing articles and poetry for different online websites. This adventure started as a hobby,but then blossomed into her first collection of short stories. Alicia is also an ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a gospel recording artist, songwriter and poet.
A Common Thread by Cassandra Casey A Common Thread by Cassandra Casey Sep. 09, 2011 $0.99 28749 words Sample 20%
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A Cross of Dandelions and Daisies by john dickinson A Cross of Dandelions and Daisies by john dickinson Oct. 04, 2011 $6.99 120865 words Sample 20%
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John Dickinson was born in Coventry, England, where he lived until finding his way to Australia, which he now calls home. After leaving school early John progressed through a series of occupations. Following a stint in the merchant navy, he served with the Australian armed forces in Viet Nam, worked as a carpenter, landscaper, retail manager and fast food area manager, before finally establishing a niche, working for people with disabilities. In particular, John was drawn to supporting people with chronic behavioural issues, schizophrenia and profound brain injury. Passionate about his work, John became recognised as a reformist, and at the peak of his career, was responsible for revitalising the, Brain Injury Association of Queensland into a world leader in the advocacy and support of people who were marginalised by society. John was also elected by his peers to lead the National reform of Associations for people with brain injury and, as the National President, paved the way for a dramatically improved national response. Throughout all this, John's first love was art and literature. Since childhood John has created stories, paintings and sculpture. In 1995, John and his wife moved to live on Karragarra Island, off the coast of Queensland, to devote his life to writing and painting. John has now retired from public life to enjoy a relaxed and humble lifestyle that allows him to concentrate on his passion to create.
A Dance in the Woods by Janet K. Brennan A Dance in the Woods by Janet K. Brennan April 09, 2011 $4.99 142716 words Sample 20%
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Janet K. Brennan, AKA JB Stillwater, lives in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her husband, Arthur, a great gray cat named Amos, and a border collie named JoJo. Janet has released a book of inspirational poetry entitled A Stronger Grace (Casa de Snapdragon, 2007), a book of southwestern poetry entitled Recollections of an Old Mind, West (Cyberwit Publishing, 2006), and a critically acclaimed novel entitled A Dance in the Woods (Casa de Snapdragon, 2007) Her poetry and short stories can be seen in various books and magazines, including: SP Quill Magazine, Common Swords Magazine, The Power of Prayerful Living (Rodale Books), Taj Mahal Review (Cyberwit, 2004 thru 2008), Different Worlds - A Virtual Journey (Cyberwit, 2006), Chicken Soup for the Christmas Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, 2008), and Earthships, a New Mecca - An Anthology of New Mexican Writers (Horse & Tiger Press, 2007.) She has been listed in the International Who's Who in Poetry. Her colored pencil art-work and photography have been published in Taj Mahal Review, 2005-2006 and she is currently writing book reviews which have been published in the Greenwich Village Gazette and can be viewed at her website jbstillwater.com. Janet’s on-line publications include Strangeroad.com as well as IdentityTheory.com where you can read her short stories, poetry and philosophical essays, including Existentialism; a Myopic View. She was the featured poet in Poetry Magazine in the autumn of 2007. Janet attended the University of New Hampshire, Hesser Business College and has a legal certification from the University of New Mexico.
A Danger to Society by Michael Allen A Danger to Society by Michael Allen June 07, 2011 $5.95 51916 words Sample 20%
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Michael Allen was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1970. But, lived most of his life in and around Washington, D.C. Enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1988, he has lived a life most men have only dreamed of living. Studying English at Frostburg State University until 1999, Michael Allen started writing professionally almost immediately but has only just begun to step out of the shadows and offer us some of his greatest work. He comments often on his thoughts about society with observations so fresh and comical, you just want to read more of his work. And trust me, there will be more to come. The father of a wonderful daughter, Michael Allen often puts her in his works. She has inspired such writings as “The Lonely Daughter,” “Fathers of Today,” and “World Peace.” But, those are only small samples of his writings. You can read other works of his at Associated Content as well as his various sites across the Internet. http://celebrityadvocatetoday.com http://entertainmentlook.com http://michaelallenonline.com
A Dangerous Gift by Jeannie Sakol A Dangerous Gift by Jeannie Sakol Aug. 19, 2011 $1.99 78243 words Sample 20%
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A Dark Night by Dwayne Phillips A Dark Night by Dwayne Phillips Feb. 22, 2011 $0.99 3053 words Sample 20%
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A systems and computer engineer since 1980. A short story fiction writer.
A Darker Shade of Red by Lloyd Pye A Darker Shade of Red by Lloyd Pye Dec. 31, 2011 $6.95 100018 words Sample 17%
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Lloyd Pye has been writing professionally for over three decades. His early career was in fiction, but in 1997 he switched emphasis to nonfiction. He has become widely known for his writing and lectures relating to alternative science and other forms of alternative knowledge. He lectures around the world, and has been interviewed on TV in a dozen countries.
A Death In Chambers by Dan Summerfield A Death In Chambers by Dan Summerfield June 17, 2010 $2.99 86987 words Sample 50%
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A retired broadcaster, Dan Summerfield lives quietly in West Michigan with a friend. The friend is a cat named Dollar whose greatest wish is to use the symbol $ in place of his name. That way it will become the symbol of a feline formerly named Dollar.
A Defiance Of The American Dream by Johnny Street A Defiance Of The American Dream by Johnny Street Oct. 13, 2010 $5.00 65817 words Sample 35%
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Johnny Street is an author of fiction with emphasis on governmental and societal situations. He is a member of many prisoners rights organizations as well. Born in Mission Hills, California he has lived his whole life in various parts of the same state. His writing is influenced by the likes of Hunter S. Thompson, Herman Melville, Michael Perry, Jack Kerouac, and Anne Rice. He is an avid Dodgers, Lakers, Raiders, and L.A. Kings fan also. As well as fiction, Johnny Street is in the process of writing a biography of his girlfriend who is currently serving a Life Without Parole Sentence for Murder and Conspiracy.
A DIAMOND WORTH KILLING FOR by Frank Gauthier A DIAMOND WORTH KILLING FOR by Frank Gauthier Feb. 18, 2009 $9.49 95779 words Sample 50%
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Frank Gauthier is the pen name of a real writer. Frank was born in Italy. He left for Montreal, Canada, on his own, when he was 19. There he frequented the Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal graduating in engineering (geology) in 1973. He went on to get a Master in geochemistry in 1974. He worked for a few years in Northern Quebec, then left to teach Engineering at the Ecole Polytechnique of Thies, Senegal for CIDA, the Canadian International Development Agency. Back in Montreal he got an MBA from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (International Marketing), in 1980. He then worked for a number of Engineering firms in Georgia and California, as well as in Africa, South East Asia, South America and Europe. He lives now in Piedmont whit his companion. Frank has already published two books: The first one, “ A Diamond Worth Killing For” was published in Italian by the "Gruppo Edicom”. The second book, “Gold Kills Too” was published in e-format in 2009. He is now writing a guide book on the “Roero” wine district (where he lives), and the gastronomy of the area. The book is expected to be published in 2009. Hopefully he is not getting in any real trouble writing a cook book !!! Frank reads at least a book per week. The books he enjoys the most are those written by Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Ken Follet, Michael Crichton, Tom Clancy, Dan Brown, Le Carré, Wilbur Smith (from whom he was inspired in writing the first two thrillers), Frederick Forsyth, Bill Bryson (who inspitred the wrting of thethe Guide Book on Roero). Frank's a para glider, and a windsurfer. Frank has double nationality: he’s like to have a third. He’s working on it. He also has at least two passports, one Italian and one Canadian, unfortunately under his real name. Also four driver licenses, two of which international, under different names. He is looking for two more passports, one Nigerian (this is where he will go next) and one Brazilian, under two different names. Frank’s open to suggestions. Given his uncanny ability to get in real trouble, two more passports is the minimum he needs to hide and survive.