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Taking The High Road by Richard Jackson Taking The High Road by Richard Jackson Feb. 01, 2012 $1.99 10959 words Sample 15%
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Richard Jackson was born in Norfolk, on the East coast of England, and spent his formative years in a small village North of London. After graduating from London University he worked in the IT business for 40 years, before retiring and going to live in Sweden. He has written a number of novels and short stories, mostly humourous. He is married to a Swedish woman, and has two daughters by an earlier marriage. He spends his time writing, playing tennis and bridge, and trying to learn Swedish.
All Expenses Paid (fact meets fiction) by Helen Ducal All Expenses Paid (fact meets fiction) by Helen Ducal Jan. 30, 2012 $1.20 69665 words Sample 20%
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I was determined to be a writer ever since being asked to leave the Brownies for chalking on the benches. Had my first business at 19, married at 20, divorced at 30, ditched the 9-5 at 40 to work as a live-in carer, working in Europe, travelling to Australia and writing in between. Got a first in Media Writing at 50, moved to France, where I recharge my batteries and write and eat and sleep. But still have to return to Blighty every 2 weeks to earn my rent, until I can write full time!
Flings and Arrows by Debbie Viggiano Flings and Arrows by Debbie Viggiano Jan. 20, 2012 $4.99 82724 words Sample 20%
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I'm a writer, a wife and a mum to stroppy teenagers. I have a dog who keeps me sane because she never answers back, bangs doors or demands endless taxi services. And if she did she'd tip me. Together we go for long walks in the wind, rain, sun or snow. And that's when I create characters and stories...
Christmess by LC Cooper Christmess by LC Cooper Jan. 16, 2012 $1.99 50174 words
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Lady Chatterly Cooper, or LC Cooper as she became known, remains a Lady of the '80s. Pink high-tops (autographed by Rick Springfield) and checkerboard waffle Vans (a la "Fast Times at Ridgemont High") complement her ensemble of Jane Fonda leg warmers and Madonna junk jewelry. Because she's no longer perky and petite, parachute pants are a necessity and not a lingering fashion statement. She maintains her own sense of style and grace. Her daughters, Tiffany, Farah, and Demi, and her sons, Milli, Vanilli, and Bruce don't think so. Disenchanted that she wasn't "discovered" while a groupie for Culture Club, Wild West and Wham, LC set a course for self respect and began writing. Her first book was a biography about that lovely couple, Sean Penn and Madonna. Although the project tanked, LC caught the writing bug. Gone were the days of scrawling invitations on men's-room walls. LC hit the big time when Thunderbox Press published her kiss-and-tell exposé entitled, "Speedo Libido." Although some washed-up rockers found humor in it, ("Yeah, I shagged her," Rod Stewart supposedly said, "but who didn't I bang in the '80s?"), others, such as PeeWee Herman ("she was too old for me") and George Michael ("she doesn't even look like a dude") might have been offended. VH1 canned the TV series based on the book when a test audience preferred to see Ozzy flitting around his house in a dress instead of watching LC's aged, saggy boobs flop around in her red one-piece swimsuit in slow motion on camera. Once again trashed by the music industry, brokenhearted LC withdrew from the limelight and bought a secluded ranch in The Everglades. Not able to grow much in all that muck, the stinking goo inspired her second novel, "Stick in the Mud." This satire chronicled the price-fixing practices of the Recording Industry Association of Antarctica. Thumbing its nose at consumers, governments, and free-trade around the world, the RIAA fought to suppress "Stick in the Mud." Written from a male point-of-view, the book details how the RIAA takes the consumer up a dark and dirty path where no woman can go. These days, LC enjoys spending long weekends with her David Hasselhoff inflatables. Whenever her dolls are worn out, LC manages the writing careers of her six children. When that happens, they buy her more dolls. ###
The Feast of Stevens by Kristen Stieffel The Feast of Stevens by Kristen Stieffel Dec. 22, 2011 Free! 4411 words Read a sample
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I'm a freelance copy editor and have belonged to the Editorial Freelancers Association since 2010. My editing credits include "Winter" by Keven Newsome and "Beyond the Threshing Floor" by Randye Kimmel-McLemore. I specialize in helping Christian writers polish their work till it shines. I also enjoy helping business people deliver their messages with the style of a professional writer. Despite ten years of newsroom experience, I believe in preserving each writer's unique voice.
Pillow Talk: Holiday Interludes 2 by Marie-Nicole Ryan Pillow Talk: Holiday Interludes 2 by Marie-Nicole Ryan Dec. 09, 2011 $0.99 8925 words Sample 20%
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I'm an award winning romantic suspense author, and I've had a life-long love affair with books. It was only natural I had to write them, too. After many years in Nashville, TN, I have returned to my old home town of Henderson, KY. I'm a member of ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA and MUSIC CITY ROMANCE WRITERS, and Published Authors Special Interest Chapter (PASIC).
Silent Night of the Living Dead by Robert Decoteau Silent Night of the Living Dead by Robert Decoteau Dec. 05, 2011 $2.99 27879 words Sample 20%
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I was born in 1974 in Bremerton, Washington. I moved to Bellingham, Washington at the age of four and have been here ever since. I love living in the Pacific Northwest about two months out of the year. The other ten months it rains. Constant rain gives me plenty of time to read and write. While I'm hooked on writing horror right now, I enjoy many other genres. My favorite author is Robin Hobb, who also lives in the northwest. She is the award winning Fantasy author of Assassin's Apprentice and several sequels. I have one son. I named him Chance. He is currently six going on fifteen. We are both currently enrolled in school, but I am a few grades ahead of him.
Of Cooouuurse! Make your Life Sparkle with Further Education by Frankie Lassut Of Cooouuurse! Make your Life Sparkle with Further Education by Frankie Lassut Dec. 04, 2011 $1.49 8161 words Sample 15%
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I don't think saying 'I'm a writer' is enough to describe what I actually do. I like to entertain, and I use writing as a medium to do that. That then makes me a (and yeah, I obviously use a keyboard),... a... what's a good word? How about, a Pen-tertainer? I'm a Pentertainer ... I live in Coventry, England, but am originally from the North West of the country. I've been in Coventry for 21 years, and the hardest part was learning how to use a knife and fork and other domestic things after spending so much time up there in the frozen wastelands tearing chunks of meat off the kill after roasting it on a fire. Mind you, I'm not entirely re trained to life in the City, as quite a few people I've met down here do still talk in grunts; I'm one of the few who can understand them, and so, I work part time in the DSS claims office. (not true, but wouldn't that be so cool if it was). I myself got told off years ago by a stern faced lady in the claims office. I was on the Jobseekers/New Start course (Course? LOL), and I told my claims officer that I enjoyed going down there ... "Mr Lassut! You aren't supposed to enjoy it!" ... Her T shirt should have given it away before I opened my mouth. It read: 'I hate what I'm told to hate ... that means YOU' Last time I saw her she was in the fancy dress shop near Argos, buying a Gadaffi costume with mask. I thought she was going to a fancy dress do, but now look! ... I think she was investigating international claimant's Nat Insurance numbers, but got a little carried away. Bless her cotton socks.
Faith, Hope & Chocolate Chip Cannoli by Kelley Hunter Faith, Hope & Chocolate Chip Cannoli by Kelley Hunter Dec. 02, 2011 $0.99 11252 words Sample 10%
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Kelley Hunter came to live in New Hampshire as a disgruntled teenager, and vowed to leave as soon as she was of age. Of course, she got older, grew wiser, and can't imagine ever leaving it now. Besides writing short stories, poems, and novels, she's also a mom, wife, and lackey to four cats. She's been published in several literary journals and her works have placed in numerous writing competitions. She's also judged Romance Writers of America chapter contests, even placing in a few herself. She's also an unrepentant cheat at mini-golf. If Kelley had to rate her own life, she'd have no choice but to give it a solid ten on the Scale of Fabulousity. Oh, and she likes cannoli too much. Way too much. But she's good with that. All proceeds from this author's books' sales always go to children's charities. Always. You can also read more about her and her books at her blog, So Seriously! Avail on Kindlegraph at http://tinyurl.com/3jtdpl5 too.
A Complicated Christmas by Shannon O'Neil A Complicated Christmas by Shannon O'Neil Nov. 30, 2011 $0.99 24406 words Sample 20%
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While other third graders were falling in love with recess and cartoons, Shannon O’Neil was falling in love with the art of writing. Given the ability to create entire worlds with the flick of a pen, O’Neil embarked on a journey to entertain the masses with her talent and skill. With the second edition of her debut novel, I’ll Be Home for Christmas hitting the shelves just in time for the 2009 holiday season and a sequel on the way, O’Neil is a star on the rise in the local and national writing scene. Fueled by the unique spirit of her hometown, St. Augustine, Fla., O’Neil spent her first eighteen years honing her writing skills and, along the way, picked up a few accolades to show for it. In addition to the several articles and letters that were printed in local publications, Shannon was also awarded first prize in The St. Augustine Record’s Christmas story contest in 2000. She completed her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of The Falcon Flyer at Menendez High School in 2003 when she graduated with honors and went on to achieve the second goal she dreamed up in the third grade–to attend Florida State University. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from FSU, O’Neil returned to St. Augustine in the fall of 2008. Facing the struggles of a sinking economy like everyone else, O’Neil found herself unemployed. So she turned back to her dreams of writing and penned her first novel in a few short months. Released through Lulu.com in November of 2008, Ancient City Christmas sold nearly a hundred copies in its first run. Readjusted, renamed and retooled, the novel is now headed out again through a larger publisher with a larger target audience. Pick up your copy today online at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com or request a copy in your local bookstore. When she manages to tear herself away from her writing, O’Neil enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading some of her favorite authors, listening to music and of course, following her beloved Florida State Seminoles with reckless abandon.
Home for the Holidays, Farnsworth? by Sharon Fiffer Home for the Holidays, Farnsworth? by Sharon Fiffer Nov. 30, 2011 $3.99 17512 words Sample 20%
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Out of The Closet by A. Stephens Out of The Closet by A. Stephens Nov. 30, 2011 $7.95 31325 words Sample 10%
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A. Stephens runs The Redneck Network, a support group for reds. Openly redneck since age 35, he counsels other reds struggling to understand themselves.
Bipper and Wick by Artie Knapp Bipper and Wick by Artie Knapp Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 1522 words Sample 20%
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Artie Knapp is the author of many published works for young readers. His award-winning children’s book Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand was endorsed by The National Stuttering Association and the American Institute for Stuttering. A frequent contributor to the Detroit Free Press’ Yak’s Corner, Artie’s children’s literature has been featured in over 100 publications across the world. He is a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and graduated from Ohio University. Artie lives in Ohio with his wife Priya and daughter Alanna. To learn more about Artie and his work, please visit www.artieknapp.com.
The Perfect Tree by Patricia Joseph The Perfect Tree by Patricia Joseph Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 7765 words Sample 35%
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Patricia Joseph is a first grade teacher, as well as a writer. She lives in Northern California with her husband. Emails are welcome to patricia.m.joseph@gmail.com. Reviews and comments are greatly appreciated!
All I Want For Christmas by Denise A. Agnew All I Want For Christmas by Denise A. Agnew Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 72206 words Sample 15%
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Denise A. Agnew’s award-winning novels are described as suspenseful, erotic, edgy, thrilling, romantic, adventurous. Romantic Times Book Review Magazine has called her romantic suspense novels “top-notch” and her erotic romance PRIMORDIAL received a TOP PICK designation from the magazine. Denise has written paranormal, fantasy, time travel, romantic comedy, contemporary, historical, erotic romance, and romantic suspense. Living in Colorado, Hawaii, and the United Kingdom has given her a lifetime of ideas. Denise lives in Arizona with her real life hero, her husband and a mini schnauzer. Visit Denise’s website at www.deniseagnew.com.
'Twas the Spy Before Christmas by Connie Keenan 'Twas the Spy Before Christmas by Connie Keenan Nov. 26, 2011 $0.99 20074 words Sample 20%
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Connie Keenan, who also writes under the name Consuelo Vazquez, was a mother of two when her first romance novel, Rumor Has It, was published in 1997. Since then, she has penned over 80 short stories and several books, including the romance novels Paradise Road and The Cop and the Mermaid. Connie’s YA works include Suburban Vampires and The Ghost of Little Bay. Her paranormal novella, “Prince of the Forest,” appears in Melange Books’ anthology, Strange Desires. She and her husband, Bill, live in North Carolina and spend as much time as they can with their buddies, aka their grandchildren. She loves to hear from her readers, who can write to her at conniekeenan@gmail.com.
Sucking Santa's Candy Cane (Holiday Whores) by Delilah Fawkes Sucking Santa's Candy Cane (Holiday Whores) by Delilah Fawkes Nov. 25, 2011 $2.99 4889 words Sample 30%
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Delilah Fawkes is an Erotica and Romance author who loves a good love story, be it sweet or spicy. She lives with a very understanding husband, one demanding cat, and a whole lot of dirty books. Follow her on twitter @delilahfawkes.
Mistletoe & Murder by Laina Turner Mistletoe & Murder by Laina Turner Nov. 23, 2011 Free! 8738 words Read a sample
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Laina Turner-Molaski is a business woman, mom, author, Professor, and a major supporter of shopping. She has an undying love for shoes and coffee, which is why she created the main character and alter-ego Presley Thurman. With a lot of letters after her name and a ton of student loan debt she is always working to pay the bills. While she enjoys her day job, her passion is writing and uses a lot of company time writing her fiction. She is hoping to sell her book before she gets fired from her day job for goofing off. Laina is currently living in Indiana, with her family, and is always writing something, whether it is blogs, articles, business journals and books or ideas for her next novel. She is continuously doing what she loves which is writing or drinking coffee.
Short Story - Marble City Gold by Brian Comerford Short Story - Marble City Gold by Brian Comerford Nov. 23, 2011 $0.99 1108 words Sample 20%
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Resident in Ireland, Brian Comerford has written for the theatre, screen, audio dramas and poetry. Please come back to Brian's Smashwords pages as new work is constantly being added.
All That Glitters by Stacey James All That Glitters by Stacey James Nov. 22, 2011 Free! 703 words Read a sample
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I live in Maine with my husband and two children, Emily & Jack. We live on King's Mountain, and on occasion I wonder if our cat, Ebenezer, may have ventured over from the real Pet Sematary! I love to read and write; write and read. My other interests include collecting wine, hosting dinner parties, and movies at home with friends and family.
Christmas at the North Pole Compound by C. A. Verstraete Christmas at the North Pole Compound by C. A. Verstraete Nov. 22, 2011 $0.99 2817 words Sample 5%
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Christine Verstraete is an award-winning journalist and author who enjoys writing in all genres. Her fiction has appeared in a number of anthologies including Timeshares and Steampunked from DAW Books; The Bitter End: Tales of Nautical Terror, Pill Hill Press, and Dragons Composed, Kerlak Press. An avid miniatures collector, her book of profiles and how-tos, IN MINIATURE STYLE II, is scheduled to be published in 2011. See some of her collection and news at her website.
Sifu Dansac's Kung Fu Secrets by Samuel Z Jones Sifu Dansac's Kung Fu Secrets by Samuel Z Jones Nov. 21, 2011 $1.50 21569 words Sample 20%
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I'm a writer. I write primarily Fantasy, and I write a lot of it. There's an argument among Fantasy writers, and readers too, as to whether the rule "Write what you know" applies. I'm firmly of the "Write what you know" school; in my humble opinion, there is a much to be "known" about Fantasy as there is any other genre. My stories feature a lot of sword-fighting, camping and horse-riding, all of which I do indeed know enough about to write on. ABOUT MY BOOKS: Akurite Empire is a trilogy. While each book is a complete story in its own right, reading all three in sequence will be much more fun than reading one or two in random order. Romancing The Sword is a quintet (quintology?) set five years prior to the events of Akurite Empire and covering much of the back story. It is a massive epic and intended to be read as such; the story-arcs overlap from one book to another. Anonymous & Sifu These are comedies, and though they feature the character of Sifu Dansac, both can be enjoyed individually. Flame of Freedom This was a paid commission in collaboration with the scriptwriter Gabriel Murray. It is a historical novel distinct from the rest of my work. I've been writing for about ten years; I have a large back-catalogue that will be presented here as I complete final editing of each book. Although every effort is made to produce books clean of typos, some minor errors creep in. Anyone noticing such is invited to let me know so that it can be corrected. Any other feedback is also very welcome; readers can contact me via Facebook if they so desire. I'm also offering a generous 25% on the affiliate program for all my books. Got a good publicity base on-line, but only a small catalogue of books to offer? Loot mine, I have over a dozen titles and more coming out on a weekly basis.
Xmas Is Near! by Ted Ringer Xmas Is Near! by Ted Ringer Nov. 21, 2011 Free! 145 words Read a sample
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I am a writer, artist, and life coach who is originally from Minnesota and has spent many years trying to settle down in Boulder, CO. I have published four novels and have taught writing in workshops and online for many years. I have several cartoon blogs on the Web and have a novel on Twitter that has been developing for over two years that may never end. Twitter Novel - fittolove_novel
Faery Merry Christmas by Jacquie Rogers Faery Merry Christmas by Jacquie Rogers Nov. 21, 2011 $0.99 17176 words Sample 20%
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Jacquie Rogers was born a country girl and even though she lives in the big city now, there's always a big dose of country in her heart. She's a multi-published award-winning author who doesn't see things quite the same way others do. You can contact Jacquie at jacquierogers @ gmail.com (without the spaces)
Will You Please Fuck Off? by Robert MacLean Will You Please Fuck Off? by Robert MacLean Nov. 20, 2011 $0.99 42320 words Sample 20%
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Novelist, playwright and filmmaker Robert MacLean was born in Toronto, taught at Canadian universities till he could no longer stand the cold and now lives in Greece. He is an Irish citizen.
Delayed Departure: A Very Short Story About a Very Short Journey by Dawn Downey Delayed Departure: A Very Short Story About a Very Short Journey by Dawn Downey Nov. 19, 2011 $0.99 1802 words Sample 30%
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Dawn Downey writes first-person essays and short stories. Her work has been published in The Christian Science Monitor, Skirt! Magazine, ShambhalaSun.com, Kansas City Voices Magazine, The Best Times newspaper and Ozarks Senior Living newspaper. Her essays have earned top honors in competitions sponsored by the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, Oklahoma Writers Federation, Missouri Writers Guild and the Johnson County KS Library.
Audio Drama Script - Countdown to Meltdown by Brian Comerford Audio Drama Script - Countdown to Meltdown by Brian Comerford Nov. 17, 2011 $2.99 7476 words Sample 20%
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Resident in Ireland, Brian Comerford has written for the theatre, screen, audio dramas and poetry. Please come back to Brian's Smashwords pages as new work is constantly being added.
Come Visit Us Sometime by Lelanthran Krishna Manickum Come Visit Us Sometime by Lelanthran Krishna Manickum Nov. 15, 2011 Free! 393 words Read a sample
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Developer, researcher and sometimes writer. I tweet the release of every short story I write. If you want to leave me a message, my contact details are on my website. My website has further short writings in the form of blog postings, but, alas, my blog contains only non-fiction.
I Keep Thinking It's Tuesday by Barnaby Wilde I Keep Thinking It's Tuesday by Barnaby Wilde Nov. 15, 2011 $1.99 68838 words Sample 30%
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Barnaby Wilde is the pen name of Tim Fisher. Tim was born in 1947 in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, but grew up and was educated in the West Country. He graduated with a Physics degree in 1969 and worked in manufacturing and quality control for a multinational photographic company for 30 years before taking an early retirement to pursue other interests. He has two grown up children and currently lives happily in Devon.
Bad Ass Guide To Christmas by Sasha Lerner Bad Ass Guide To Christmas by Sasha Lerner Nov. 14, 2011 $0.99 2436 words Sample 20%
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The Snow Maiden, or the Case with the Holiday Blues by M.C.A. Hogarth The Snow Maiden, or the Case with the Holiday Blues by M.C.A. Hogarth Nov. 14, 2011 $0.99 5711 words Sample 20%
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Daughter of two Cuban political exiles, M.C.A. Hogarth was born a foreigner in the American melting pot and has had a fascination for the gaps in cultures and the bridges that span them ever since. She has been many things—-web database architect, product manager, technical writer and massage therapist—-but is currently a full-time parent, artist, writer and anthropologist to aliens, both human and otherwise. Her fiction has variously been recommended for a Nebula, a finalist for the Spectrum, placed on the secondary Tiptree reading list and chosen for two best-of anthologies; her art has appeared in RPGs, magazines and on book covers.
Lubrican's Holiday Anthology by Robert Lubrican Lubrican's Holiday Anthology by Robert Lubrican Nov. 13, 2011 $2.25 21654 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in the fifties and sixties, and that is reflected in my books quite often. I spent twenty years in law enforcement, and traveled the world, which also can be seen in my books and stories. While the genre I write in is technically called erotic romance, what I actually write are stories with a plot, which include sexual behavior on the part of the characters. That is because most people's lives include sex and erotic gratification. And, since most people wonder about lifestyles that are sometimes called taboo, or forbidden, I write about them, occasionally too. I believe that two consenting adults know more about their own happiness than anyone else, and that even if they are mistaken, they have the right to make their own choices. I also believe that love is the key to making choices that will not turn out to be mistakes.
Saint Nick and the Fir Tree by Nancy Adams Saint Nick and the Fir Tree by Nancy Adams Nov. 13, 2011 $1.50 4476 words Sample 25%
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A freelance editor and theological librarian, Nancy writes mysteries and fantasy. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. In her spare time, Nancy reads, sleeps, and whacks the occasional dust bunny. For more information, visit her website: http://nancyadamsfiction.com
More Ketchup than Salsa by Joe Cawley More Ketchup than Salsa by Joe Cawley Nov. 12, 2011 $2.99 91247 words Sample 15%
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I'm an award-winning travel writer and author, based in Tenerife. I'm medically compelled to travel to alleviate sporadic bouts of island fever that leave me with a nasty rash and an uncontrollable urge to shout obscenities at the top of my voice. My work has been published in The Sunday Times, New York Post, Taipei Times, Conde Nast Travel and many others. My book, More Ketchup than Salsa, was voted Best Travel Narrative 2007 by the British Guild of Travel Writers. I live in the hills of Tenerife with my family and an assortment of wildlife. The goats are no relation, despite rumours to the contrary. Follow me on twitter @theWorldofJoe
Hero in a Red Suit by David Keith Hero in a Red Suit by David Keith Nov. 09, 2011 $0.99 1585 words Sample 50%
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Dave is an unrepentant Hippie nature child who still firmly believes in such outdated concepts as peace, love, sustaining our Earth, and Freedom, including the inviolable right of the First Amendment. He currently lives and works in Wichita, Kansas. He has two phenomenal women: his beautiful wife, Elizabeth, and their dog, Belle - or, as he calls her, Belle 'm cu.
Comfort and Joy by Michael Jasper Comfort and Joy by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 4353 words Sample 25%
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I grew up in the small town of Dyersville, Iowa, home of “The Field of Dreams.” I've published eight novels, one short story collection, two non-fiction ebooks, and six dozen short stories in places such as Asimov's, Strange Horizons, O. Henry Festival Stories, Polyphony, Writers of the Future, and the Raleigh News & Observer. My website is http://michaeljasper.net. With artist Niki Smith, I created the digital comic IN MAPS & LEGENDS, which won the November 2009 competition at DC Comics' Zuda website; the comic is available via UnWrecked Press at a variety of digital distributors. For more information, see http://InMapsAndLegendsComic.com. In the past I’ve tried bartending, teaching junior high, painting houses, being a secret shopper, working construction, and many more jobs; I prefer fiction writing. For my day job, I work as a technical writer at a software company.
Riverrun Alley by Michael Jasper Riverrun Alley by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 7720 words Sample 30%
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I grew up in the small town of Dyersville, Iowa, home of “The Field of Dreams.” I've published eight novels, one short story collection, two non-fiction ebooks, and six dozen short stories in places such as Asimov's, Strange Horizons, O. Henry Festival Stories, Polyphony, Writers of the Future, and the Raleigh News & Observer. My website is http://michaeljasper.net. With artist Niki Smith, I created the digital comic IN MAPS & LEGENDS, which won the November 2009 competition at DC Comics' Zuda website; the comic is available via UnWrecked Press at a variety of digital distributors. For more information, see http://InMapsAndLegendsComic.com. In the past I’ve tried bartending, teaching junior high, painting houses, being a secret shopper, working construction, and many more jobs; I prefer fiction writing. For my day job, I work as a technical writer at a software company.
A Question of Alignment by Barnaby Wilde A Question of Alignment by Barnaby Wilde Nov. 08, 2011 $1.99 86182 words Sample 30%
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Barnaby Wilde is the pen name of Tim Fisher. Tim was born in 1947 in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, but grew up and was educated in the West Country. He graduated with a Physics degree in 1969 and worked in manufacturing and quality control for a multinational photographic company for 30 years before taking an early retirement to pursue other interests. He has two grown up children and currently lives happily in Devon.
'Twas the Zombie Attack Before Christmas by Kevin Coryell 'Twas the Zombie Attack Before Christmas by Kevin Coryell Nov. 07, 2011 $1.00 645 words Sample 30%
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Joy To The Worlds by Mimi Riser Joy To The Worlds by Mimi Riser Nov. 06, 2011 $0.99 2836 words Sample 25%
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Mimi Riser is a multi-published, award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction. Her books celebrate the upbeat and the offbeat, and “happy endings” are her specialty. She began life in the urban northeast, but now resides in the rural southwest with one husband, three dogs, and more cats than anyone wants to know about.
Alex of Bendelow by Allan James Grund Alex of Bendelow by Allan James Grund Nov. 06, 2011 $2.99 36033 words Sample 20%
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Allan James Grund is a singer/songwriter/musician, an amateur photographer, an accomplished American Civil War lecturer and an award-winning short story author who lives in a wild place in Northern Michigan
Friend and Lover by Angela Benson Friend and Lover by Angela Benson Nov. 05, 2011 $2.99 28900 words
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Angela Benson is the bestselling author of twelve novels, two novellas and a non-fiction writing book. Her most recent print works are A Million Blessings (Dafina, 2010) and Sins of the Father (Avon, 2009). Her next print book, Delilah’s Daughters, will be released by Avon in 2012. Visit Angela on the web at facebook.com/angelabensonbooks and angelabenson.com and twitter.com/eAngelaBenson
Kiss My Carol! An R-Rated, Hilarious Old-Fashioned Christmas Carol by Damon Rose Kiss My Carol! An R-Rated, Hilarious Old-Fashioned Christmas Carol by Damon Rose Nov. 05, 2011 $2.99 17677 words Sample 25%
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Damon Rose resides in Studio City, California and has written three screenplays, each in different genres. The screenplays are also being adapted to novel format and will be made available at all major eBook retailers throughout 2011. Damon focuses on writing unique horror and outrageous adult comedies that appeal to wide audiences worldwide.
A Smoky Mountain Christmas by Carol DeVaney A Smoky Mountain Christmas by Carol DeVaney Nov. 04, 2011 $2.99 64455 words Sample 20%
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Carol's a wife, mom and grandmother. She's won numerous awards and published in short stories and one novel, A Smoky Mountain Christmas. She lives in the sunny South with her husband who patiently awaits his time away from her writing. Carol has an amazing son, who is a remarkable writer, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and is blessed with two awesome grandchildren. She loves a great story that makes her think about the problems life throws at us and how we react. She believes in happy endings and thinks they happen with commitment, understanding, forgiveness, love, laughter, giving, sacrifice, and being unafraid to expose one's inner self. Humor is a big part of her daily routine, because if she can't laugh at herself, then she has a boring day. Yes, she laughs a lot! Carol is a member of Southeastern Writers, Romance Writer's of America, and Georgia Romance Writers
Missing Christmas by Lisa Scott Missing Christmas by Lisa Scott Nov. 02, 2011 $0.99 9141 words Sample 20%
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Lisa Scott is a former TV news anchor, who now enjoys making up stories instead of sticking to the facts. She works as a voice actor when not writing in her upstate NY home.
Haunted Spouse by Heather MacAllister Haunted Spouse by Heather MacAllister Oct. 31, 2011 $2.99 44611 words Sample 20%
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USA Today Bestselling author Heather MacAllister is a former music teacher who married her high school sweetheart on the 4th of July, so is it any surprise that their two sons turned out to be a couple of firecrackers? Since winning the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award for PICTURE PERFECT, Heather has written over forty-five romances for Harlequin Romance (as Heather Allison), American, Temptation, and Blaze. Her books have been translated into twenty-six languages and published in dozens of countries. She's won Romantic Times BOOK Reviews awards, is a three-time RWA RITA (r) finalist, and eHarlequin readers voted LONE STAR SANTA funniest book of the year. When she's not writing, Heather collects vintage costume jewelry, loves fireworks displays, computers that behave, and sons who answer their mother's email.
Stories of the Season by Darragh Metzger Stories of the Season by Darragh Metzger Oct. 31, 2011 $2.99 13821 words Sample 20%
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I make my living in the world's two lowest-paying professions: acting and writing. While my resume includes stage and screen credits, I've spent the last several years wearing armor, riding horses, and swinging swords with The Seattle Knights. My publishing credits include plays, non-fiction articles, and short stories, one of which made The StorySouth Millions Writers Award Notable Stories of 2005. I've written five--no, six--novels to date, sold three of them in 2002, and am now re-releasing them under my own imprint, TFA Press. I am currently working on a non-fiction project. I also sing and write songs for A Little Knight Music and The Badb. If I had free time (which I don't), I'd spend it with horses. I'm married to artist/fight director Dameon Willich.
Cuentos Humorísticos by Josue Rodriguez Cuentos Humorísticos by Josue Rodriguez Oct. 31, 2011 $2.99 24102 words Sample 20%
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Josue Rodriguez es un joven webmaster argentino que tambien se dedica a compartir sus conocimientos en el area de los emprendimientos personales.
Murder Trims the Tree (A Gertie Johnson Christmas Novella) by Deb Baker Murder Trims the Tree (A Gertie Johnson Christmas Novella) by Deb Baker Oct. 27, 2011 $0.99 15112 words Sample 20%
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Deb Baker was born in the Michigan Upper Peninsula (yes, she is a Yooper!), which is the setting for her humorous award-winning Gertie Johnson mystery series. She also is the author of the Dolls to Die for series. Deb writes the Queen Bee mystery series under her pen name, Hannah Reed. (Buzz Off, Mind Your Own Beeswax,Plan Bee). For more information about Deb and her books, visit http://www.deb-baker.blogspot.com
The Hag's Handbook to the Tastiest Trick-or-Treaters by Richard Alan Dickson The Hag's Handbook to the Tastiest Trick-or-Treaters by Richard Alan Dickson Oct. 25, 2011 $0.99 5092 words Sample 20%
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Before becoming a full-time fiction writer, Rick spent nearly twenty-five years in Corporate America. After a hungry stint as a fresh-faced, straight-from-college stockbroker, he set aside the glamour of Wall Street, along with the thousands of friends he’d made during dinner-hour cold calls, for a career as an Accounting Assistant in the Seattle office of a large reinsurance company. Once on the corporate ladder, Rick proved that his many childhood years spent climbing trees hadn’t been a complete waste of time by quickly climbing to the position of department manager. But corporate winds are no less predictable than any other type of wind, and climbing in the wind is never a good idea. Rick suddenly found himself on the wrong side of the country when his company was forced to scale back its operations ten years later. They regrouped in New England. He remained in the Northwest. Waving good-bye to the moving vans as they motored down the road and disappeared into the distance, Rick carefully considered his next career. He became a corporate consultant and ran himself happily ragged for the next nine years. Traveling the country and racking up more frequent flyer miles than even a CPA could conveniently count, Rick helped his clients work through a variety of business issues, including liquidity problems, external reporting matters, process mapping, and workflow concerns. Rick’s final years in Corporate America were spent at one of the major insurance groups. As a VP, Controller, and then an acting CFO, he traveled from one coast to the other putting the lessons he’d learned during his time as a consultant to good use. His current career as a fiction writer takes him to places much further away than any cross-country jetliner ever could, and he seldom needs to leave his writing loft to get there.