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After the Great Muskie Hunt by J.G. Sandom After the Great Muskie Hunt by J.G. Sandom Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 4180 words Sample 30%
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J. G. Sandom, often referred to as the "Father of Interactive (Internet) Advertising," co-founded the world's first interactive advertising agency, Einstein and Sandom Interactive (EASI), in 1984, before launching an award-winning writing career. He is the author of nine works of fiction, including THE GOD MACHINE; GOSPEL TRUTHS; THE WALL STREET MURDER CLUB; THE WAVE; KISS ME, I'M DEAD; and CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BODY SNATCHER. Born in Chicago (December 19th, 1956), raised in Europe, and a graduate of Amherst College (where he won the Academy of American Poets Prize), Sandom moved to New York City in 1979 where, for the next five years, he worked as a freelance copy writer, public relations and advertising executive, and corporate spokesperson trainer for such companies as Hill & Knowlton and Ketchum Inc. INTERNET PIONEER In 1984, Sandom co-founded Einstein and Sandom Interactive (EASI), the nation's first interactive advertising agency. It grew to become the largest digital marketing services firm when it was purchased by D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles in 1994. Sandom continued to manage EASI on behalf of DMB&B through 1996. EASI clients included: Procter & Gamble, General Motors and Mars Incorporated/Uncle Ben's Rice, among others; plus several non-DMB&B clients such as Citibank, Compaq, McDonnell Douglas, and Merck & Co. From January 1997 through October 1999, Sandom served as Director of Interactive at OgilvyOne Worldwide, a division of Ogilvy & Mather, where he grew the company from a loss of $2 million to an estimated $100 million in revenues in 30 months, and from 12 "permalancers" to 650 digital marketing specialists worldwide. In 1998, OgilvyInteractive was named "Best Interactive Ad Agency" of the year by Adweek, and won two premier Cyber Lions awards at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. OgilvyInteractive's clients included: IBM, GTE, Ameritrade, and Ford Motor Company. From November 1999 through October 2003, Sandom served as President and CEO, and then Vice Chairman of RappDigital Worldwide, the interactive arm of direct marketing/direct response agency giant Rapp Collins Worldwide, an Omnicom Company. Within a year of inception, RappDigital became one of the nation's "Top Twenty" interactive ad agencies, according to Adweek. Sandom was responsible for executive management of the company, and its growth to more than $40MM in revenues in the U.S., with 300+ employees worldwide, and offices throughout North America, Europe and Latin America - at a time of industry contraction. RappDigital Network clients included SBC Communications, Mercedes-Benz, Philips Consumer Electronics, Pfizer, and Reuters, among others. AUTHOR Following the release of THE SEED OF ICARUS (1975) and THE BLUE MEN (1981), GOSPEL TRUTHS was published by Bantam/Doubleday/Dell in 1992 (and re-issued in 2007). Since then, Sandom has written six other novels, including THE WALL STREET MURDER CLUB (Doubleday/Bantam/Dell), THE WAVE (Cornucopia Press) and THE GOD MACHINE (Random House/Bantam). Booklist called GOSPEL TRUTHS, "a splendid, tautly woven thriller...(and) an intelligent mystery of tremendous spiritual and literary depth." Library Journal said, "A masterful first novel, based on a true incident, which spins a complicated web of corruption, greed and deception." And Mostly Murder characterized it, "A fascinating mystery ... captivating and engrossing." Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent and Ordinary Heroes, called THE WALL STREET MURDER CLUB, "A gripping story, well-told...not only a tale of murder and betrayal, but an intelligent exploration of issues of male identity." Kirkus Reviews termed the book, "A Big Apple Deliverance, endowing New York culture with all the corrosively dehumanizing power of Dickey's wild nature...Slickly entertaining right down to the last, inevitable twist. (Film rights to Warner Brothers -- and there's no mystery why.)" And Booklist said, "(Sandom) writes with stunning elegance and nearly poetic beauty...A sure hit with any suspense reader." THE WALL STREET MURDER CLUB was optioned for Warner Bros. by Lee Rich for theatrical development; screenplay by Ronald Bass, with Joel Schumacher scheduled to direct. While known mostly as a writer of thrillers and mysteries, Sandom is also the author of several award-winning Young Adult (YA) novels, originally released under pen name T.K. Welsh, including KISS ME, I'M DEAD (formerly titled THE UNRESOLVED - August 2006) and CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BODY SNATCHER (formerly titled RESURRECTION MEN - Spring 2007), both from Penguin/Dutton. New editions of both books have recently been released in softcover and eBook form under the author's birth name, and in a new collection titled TWO TEEN TERRORS, from Fangless Fables Press. Publishers Weekly called CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BODY SNATCHER, "A haunting tour of London's underclass during the 1830s...Teens will likely be both captivated by Victor's harrowing story as well as his ability to prevail in the face of harsh injustices." BIG A, little a called the novel, "A moody, evocative tale...(J.G. Sandom) is fast becoming one of my favorite writers. His work transcends genre and audience classification." VOYA said, "Teen readers will thoroughly enjoy the hair-raising suspense in this historical thriller." TeensReadToo termed it, "an intense, dark work...I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction." KLIATT said, "Like M.T. Anderson's The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, this look at sinister events in history makes the era come alive and lingers in the memory." Jen Robinson's Book Page called the novel, "Gripping and fast-paced, filled with intriguing historical details...Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction." The Miss Rumphius Effect said, "(J.G. Sandom), where have you been? I loved this book!" And School Library Journal said, "Part historical fiction and part adventure story, the novel brings excitement to Victorian England...Readers will be on the edge of their seats." CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BODY SNATCHER has been named a Junior Library Guild selection. Ranked one of the Top Ten Children's Books of the year by the Washington Post, KISS ME, I'M DEAD was named a Notable Book for Teens by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee, a Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Teen's Top Ten, and nominated for a Cybils literary award, a Best Books for Young Adults (BBYA) by the American Library Association (ALA), and recently added to Horn Book's list of Recommended American Historical Fiction. The Washington Post said, "(J.G. Sandom) writes with a precision and delicacy unusual for YA fiction," and called the novel, "a subtle gem." School Library Journal said, "KISS ME, I'M DEAD tells a remarkable story in a remarkable way." Horn Book Magazine called the work, "A decidedly unconventional ghost story . . . (and) a tightly wound novel." Kirkus Reviews termed it, "A remarkable account." Romantic Times said, "KISS ME, I'M DEAD is a book you shouldn't pass up." Midwest Book Review called the novel, "a wonderfully different kind of ghost story." And Bookslut.com said, "KISS ME, I'M DEAD scores on several levels, most notably as a drama that blows apart all preconceived notions of how history can be retold." THE GOD MACHINE was released in May, 2009. Caroline Thompson (author of Edward Scissorhands) said, "Move over, Dan Brown...All hail J.G. Sandom...(THE GOD MACHINE) is a thrilling and breathless, rapturously-written and mind-blowing read. It'll keep you up all night, turning pages as fast as your little fingers can manage." Bookpage.com said "Sandom has a knack for combining legendary gospels, ancient secrets, star-crossed lovers and Masonic puzzles to create a simmering stew of conspiracy, intrigue and danger that keeps the plot pot boiling until the very end." And the Historical Novels Review said, "History galore, violence, and intrigue fill the pages of this tightly plotted, twisting and turning adventure story, reminding one of a multilayered Russian matryoshka doll. The reader will also learn a great deal about da Vinci, Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and many more historical geniuses...Those who love numbers, physics, and a truly unpredictable, suspenseful mystery will relish the facts and ponderings replete in this well-written, mysterious spin-off of The Da Vinci Code. THE GOD MACHINE is a very impressive historical thriller!" Sandom's most recent novel, THE WAVE, was reissued in June 2010 by Cornucopia Press. Kirkus said, "Sandom's strength lies in the verve of his story, with writing that has both muscle . . . (and) brains . . . Races from improbable to crazywild, all in good fun, with Sandom always one step ahead . . . A story with enough manic energy to be worthy of a nuclear explosion." Sandom continues to consult in the world of interactive advertising and digital marketing communications through his Cyber Branding Solutions consultancy, and is currently working on a new novel. BOOKS The Seed of Icarus - 1975 The Blue Men - 1981 Gospel Truths - 1992, 2007 The Wall Street Murder Club - 1993 The Wave - 2002, 2010 Kiss me, I'm dead - 2006, 2010 Confessions of a Teenage Body Snatcher - 2007, 2010 The God Machine - 2009 Two Teen Terrors - 2010
The Loss by Roy Smith The Loss by Roy Smith Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 1315 words Sample 20%
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Punchdrunk by Bill Lowenburg Punchdrunk by Bill Lowenburg Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 9696 words Sample 30%
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For six years in the early 1980’s, Bill Lowenburg was a sparring partner and assistant to renowned boxing trainer Earnee Butler in Easton, Pennsylvania. Beginning his career in education in 1980, Bill taught history until 1996. Since then he has served as a high school librarian and taught graduate classes in photography. Bill has Master’s degrees in Social Studies and Library Science as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. He researched Norman Mailer’s relationship with boxing for the forthcoming authorized Mailer biography to be published by Simon and Schuster. Lowenburg is also the author of Crash Burn Love: Demolition Derby, a monograph of his black-and-white-photographs and essays on automobile demolition derby. Bill's articles and photographs have been published internationally. Currently, Bill is finishing a novel, The Zorki Chronicles, to be released in the summer of 2012.
Inside Heat by Roz Lee Inside Heat by Roz Lee Jan. 23, 2012 $2.99 77651 words Sample 20%
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Roz Lee is the author of the popular Lothario Series of contemporary erotic romances for Red Sage Publishing. Inside Heat is her first self-published novel, and the first in the Mustangs Baseball series.
Boys look at the Stars - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Boys look at the Stars - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Jan. 16, 2012 Free! 34887 words Read a sample
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Enzo Pettinelli at 8 years old begins to play ping-pong in the parish church of San Martino, in Senigallia. When playing double matches with his twin brother Giovanni as a partner, they are invincible. Enzo, like all children, plays football, volleyball, swims, skates. In skating he is 4th at the National Championship. When he is older he dedicates himself to ping-pong, right up to the National championship of B division. Then he feels that ping-pong can be played in a different way. He is fascinated by the musicality of the rhythm and by the beauty of the technical gesture. He leaves the agonistic activity and dedicates his time teaching this Sport. Three young lyceum students follow him: one of them, Domenico Ubaldi, will become later the President of “Tennistavolo Senigallia”, a club founded by them in 1959 and in 2010 rewarded by the CONI with the Gold Star for Sports merit. The first Italian titles arrive. For the 100th anniversary of the reunification of Italy, two youngsters of Pettinelli’s school are called to join the national team at the International exhibition in Tourin in 1961. After this event the parish priest of San Martino, Father Giuliano Grassi, covers the courtyard and creates a little gymnasium. A sales representative of sport equipment, Neri Ravini, accidentally sees the gymnasium, he gets touched by seeing so many little children around just one “rickety” table, and gives 3 bright new tables as a gift. The game, based on aesthetic beauty and on musicality, gives more incentive and new Italian titles. A sponsor, Otello Montesi, gives economic help, without asking nothing back. The results come and bring the Club at the first place in Italy. The school, already opened, opens further, and receives players from all Italy. Including players that play or have played against each other . Pettinelli will be many times the Italian National team’s coach, coach of the Republic of San Marino. Honorary Member of the Republic of Malta, for the given collaboration. Among his pupils we remember: Costantini, record of presence with the National team; Moretti, Cardinali and Ricci that will be many times at the World Championship, European Championship and at the Mediterranean Games. The work and passion of this “Great Teacher” for ping-pong, has inspired the film director Claudio Colombo that has realized a feature film, “Shot”, already winner at two festivals, dedicated to him. Among the actors we remember Enrico Beruschi, that has skilfully interpreted Enzo Pettinelli’s part. ITALIANO: Enzo Pettinelli a 8 anni inizia a giocare a ping-pong nella parrocchia di San Martino, nella città di Senigallia. Nelle partite di doppio in coppia con il fratello gemello Giovanni, sono imbattibili. Enzo, come tutti i bambini, gioca a calcio, pallavolo, nuota, pattina. Nel pattinaggio e’ 4° ai Campionati Nazionali. Quando è più grande si dedica al ping-pong, fino al Campionato Nazionale di serie B. Poi sente che il ping-pong può essere giocato in modo diverso. E’ affascinato dalla musicalità del ritmo e dalla bellezza del gesto tecnico. Abbandona l’attività agonistica e si dedica all’insegnamento di questo Sport. Lo seguono tre giovani liceali; uno di loro, Domenico Ubaldi, diventerà Presidente del “Tennistavolo Senigallia”, società da loro fondata nel 1959 e premiata dal CONI nel 2010 con la Stella d’Oro al merito sportivo . Arrivano i primi titoli italiani. In occasione del Centenario dell’Unità d’Italia, due giovani della scuola di Pettinelli vengono convocati in azzurro agli Internazionali di Torino del 1961. In seguito il parroco di San Martino, Padre Giuliano Grassi, fa coprire il cortile e crea una palestra. Un rappresentante di articoli sportivi, Neri Ravini , capita per caso nella palestra, si commuove nel vedere tanti bambini intorno a un solo tavolo “ sgangherato “, e regala 3 tavoli nuovi di zecca. Il gioco, basato sulla bellezza estetica e sulla musicalità, produce stimoli e nuovi titoli italiani. Uno sponsor, Otello Montesi, fornisce l’aiuto economico, senza chiedere nulla in cambio. Arrivano i risultati che portano la Società al primo posto in Italia. La scuola, già aperta, si apre ulteriormente, e ospita giocatori da tutta Italia. Compresi avversari che giocano o hanno gareggiato contro. Pettinelli sarà più volte tecnico della Nazionale Italiana, tecnico della Repubblica di San Marino. Membro onorario della Repubblica di Malta, per la collaborazione prestata. Tra i suoi allievi si citano: Costantini, record di presenze in azzurro; Moretti, Cardinali e Ricci parteciperanno più volte a Mondiali, Europei ed ai Giochi del Mediterraneo. Il lavoro e la passione di questo “Grande Maestro” per il ping-pong, ha ispirato il regista Claudio Colombo che ha realizzato un cortometraggio, “Shot”, vincitore già di due festival, dedicato proprio a lui. Tra gli attori ricordiamo Enrico Beruschi, che ha interpretato magistralmente la parte di Enzo Pettinelli.
This One Belongs to the Reds by Joseph Shaw This One Belongs to the Reds by Joseph Shaw Jan. 06, 2012 $0.99 3328 words Sample 20%
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Helmets Do Not Expand With Heads by OJ Wolfsmasher Helmets Do Not Expand With Heads by OJ Wolfsmasher Jan. 06, 2012 $0.99 4496 words Sample 20%
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Winns and Losses by Rob Sheehy Winns and Losses by Rob Sheehy Jan. 02, 2012 $0.99 126093 words Sample 15%
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Rob Sheehy lives in Wisconsin with his wife and daughter. By day he is a mild-mannered Information Technology Consultant and by night enjoys writing novels that combine his love of sports with his deep faith in Jesus Christ. Winns and Losses is the first of what he hopes will be many more such novels. Rob also volunteers as an Assistant Football Coach for a local high school and has previously coached at Concordia University Wisconsin. A graduate of Pepperdine University, Rob is also an avid golfer. When not working, coaching, or writing, Rob can be found with his family either on the golf course, at a sporting event, or traveling on vacations around the country.
I ragazzi guardano le Stelle - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli I ragazzi guardano le Stelle - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Dec. 30, 2011 Free! 32784 words Read a sample
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Enzo Pettinelli at 8 years old begins to play ping-pong in the parish church of San Martino, in Senigallia. When playing double matches with his twin brother Giovanni as a partner, they are invincible. Enzo, like all children, plays football, volleyball, swims, skates. In skating he is 4th at the National Championship. When he is older he dedicates himself to ping-pong, right up to the National championship of B division. Then he feels that ping-pong can be played in a different way. He is fascinated by the musicality of the rhythm and by the beauty of the technical gesture. He leaves the agonistic activity and dedicates his time teaching this Sport. Three young lyceum students follow him: one of them, Domenico Ubaldi, will become later the President of “Tennistavolo Senigallia”, a club founded by them in 1959 and in 2010 rewarded by the CONI with the Gold Star for Sports merit. The first Italian titles arrive. For the 100th anniversary of the reunification of Italy, two youngsters of Pettinelli’s school are called to join the national team at the International exhibition in Tourin in 1961. After this event the parish priest of San Martino, Father Giuliano Grassi, covers the courtyard and creates a little gymnasium. A sales representative of sport equipment, Neri Ravini, accidentally sees the gymnasium, he gets touched by seeing so many little children around just one “rickety” table, and gives 3 bright new tables as a gift. The game, based on aesthetic beauty and on musicality, gives more incentive and new Italian titles. A sponsor, Otello Montesi, gives economic help, without asking nothing back. The results come and bring the Club at the first place in Italy. The school, already opened, opens further, and receives players from all Italy. Including players that play or have played against each other . Pettinelli will be many times the Italian National team’s coach, coach of the Republic of San Marino. Honorary Member of the Republic of Malta, for the given collaboration. Among his pupils we remember: Costantini, record of presence with the National team; Moretti, Cardinali and Ricci that will be many times at the World Championship, European Championship and at the Mediterranean Games. The work and passion of this “Great Teacher” for ping-pong, has inspired the film director Claudio Colombo that has realized a feature film, “Shot”, already winner at two festivals, dedicated to him. Among the actors we remember Enrico Beruschi, that has skilfully interpreted Enzo Pettinelli’s part. ITALIANO: Enzo Pettinelli a 8 anni inizia a giocare a ping-pong nella parrocchia di San Martino, nella città di Senigallia. Nelle partite di doppio in coppia con il fratello gemello Giovanni, sono imbattibili. Enzo, come tutti i bambini, gioca a calcio, pallavolo, nuota, pattina. Nel pattinaggio e’ 4° ai Campionati Nazionali. Quando è più grande si dedica al ping-pong, fino al Campionato Nazionale di serie B. Poi sente che il ping-pong può essere giocato in modo diverso. E’ affascinato dalla musicalità del ritmo e dalla bellezza del gesto tecnico. Abbandona l’attività agonistica e si dedica all’insegnamento di questo Sport. Lo seguono tre giovani liceali; uno di loro, Domenico Ubaldi, diventerà Presidente del “Tennistavolo Senigallia”, società da loro fondata nel 1959 e premiata dal CONI nel 2010 con la Stella d’Oro al merito sportivo . Arrivano i primi titoli italiani. In occasione del Centenario dell’Unità d’Italia, due giovani della scuola di Pettinelli vengono convocati in azzurro agli Internazionali di Torino del 1961. In seguito il parroco di San Martino, Padre Giuliano Grassi, fa coprire il cortile e crea una palestra. Un rappresentante di articoli sportivi, Neri Ravini , capita per caso nella palestra, si commuove nel vedere tanti bambini intorno a un solo tavolo “ sgangherato “, e regala 3 tavoli nuovi di zecca. Il gioco, basato sulla bellezza estetica e sulla musicalità, produce stimoli e nuovi titoli italiani. Uno sponsor, Otello Montesi, fornisce l’aiuto economico, senza chiedere nulla in cambio. Arrivano i risultati che portano la Società al primo posto in Italia. La scuola, già aperta, si apre ulteriormente, e ospita giocatori da tutta Italia. Compresi avversari che giocano o hanno gareggiato contro. Pettinelli sarà più volte tecnico della Nazionale Italiana, tecnico della Repubblica di San Marino. Membro onorario della Repubblica di Malta, per la collaborazione prestata. Tra i suoi allievi si citano: Costantini, record di presenze in azzurro; Moretti, Cardinali e Ricci parteciperanno più volte a Mondiali, Europei ed ai Giochi del Mediterraneo. Il lavoro e la passione di questo “Grande Maestro” per il ping-pong, ha ispirato il regista Claudio Colombo che ha realizzato un cortometraggio, “Shot”, vincitore già di due festival, dedicato proprio a lui. Tra gli attori ricordiamo Enrico Beruschi, che ha interpretato magistralmente la parte di Enzo Pettinelli.
Villians & the Beautiful Game by Roy Goode Villians & the Beautiful Game by Roy Goode Dec. 20, 2011 $0.99 56951 words Sample 20%
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Roy Goode. Born Leicester England. Left school at fifteen, worked in the family horticulture Business. Joined the Royal Navy at aged eighteen, served two years. After the RN was employed as a clerk in the planning department of Hawker Aircraft, Squires Gate, Blackpool. Moved to London and lived there for five years, flatting with Aussies, Kiwis, and South Africans. Met my wife Janet a New Zealander on her OE. in London. Moved to Auckland worked as a welder, real estate agent and bookshop owner. Married in Auckland 1962 he has two daughters and two grand daughters. He has enjoyed several trips to the UK over the years, especially London. The author is now retired and fulfilling his passion for writing.
The Beat: A Baseball Short Story by Jessica Quiroli The Beat: A Baseball Short Story by Jessica Quiroli Dec. 16, 2011 $2.99 8843 words
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I've been a minor league baseball writer for eight years and a high school sports writer for three. I'm currently an online minor league writer for Baseball Digest and author the weekly column, 'To The Farm'. I have been a regular contributor to Junior Baseball Magazine since 2006, interviewing and profiling Major League players and writing feature stories. I was an online sports copy editor for two years at Minor League News.com. In 2008, I covered the Can Am League for the Press of Atlantic City and the Worcester Telegram. I have covered the Eastern League since 2008 for The Trentonian, Pinstripes Plus, Project Prospect, and Baseball Digest. That same year I covered high school cross country for The Trentonian and Milesplit.com. In 2010 I contributed spring training reports & other stories to to Project Prospect, a website devoted to scouting and prospect analysis. I have covered baseball for the Worcester Telegram, Press of Atlantic City, and the The Binghamton Press & Bulletin. Also in 2010, I covered New Jersey high school sports for Ultimate Athlete Magazine. I covered the Eastern League and MILB for Baseball Digest in 2011.
Barcelonan Nights by William Olson Barcelonan Nights by William Olson Dec. 04, 2011 $4.99 3035 words Sample 90%
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Champion by Miles Cobbett Champion by Miles Cobbett Nov. 27, 2011 $0.99 24633 words Sample 20%
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The author left Seattle, Washington on a ship bound for Alaska, in the spring of 1982. He had; seven hundred dollars in his pocket, a duffle bag full of rugged work clothes, a portable typewriter-filled with paper, and a supply of steno-note pads and pens. He came looking for; story and character ideas and a way of making enough money to keep a roof over his head, and food in his belly. He found plenty of everything. Now twenty five years later, he is willing to share his stories with anyone who likes to read...
Off Course (Short Story) by Simon Haynes Off Course (Short Story) by Simon Haynes Nov. 16, 2011 $0.99 1599 words Sample 20%
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Simon Haynes is the author of four Hal Spacejock novels, a number of articles on writing and publishing, and several short stories, one of which collected an Aurealis Award in 2001. He divides his time between writing fiction and computer software, with a daily 25-40km bike ride to blow the cobwebs away. Born in the UK and raised in the south of Spain, Simon emigrated to Australia with his family in 1983. He's a founding member of Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, and lives in Perth with his wife and two children. His goal is to write fifteen Hal Spacejock books before someone takes his keyboard away.
A Really Good Day by James Hosek A Really Good Day by James Hosek Nov. 13, 2011 $2.99 135113 words Sample 50%
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Takedown by Michael Jasper Takedown by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 7665 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.
Home Court Advantage by Michael Jasper Home Court Advantage by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 8416 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.
The Albatross Rules by Richard Holt The Albatross Rules by Richard Holt Nov. 06, 2011 $1.99 74093 words Sample 20%
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Richard Holt has been a finalist in the CUB Best Australian Sports Writing awards, and has written about football for The Footy Almanac, and the collections, Footy's Greatest Players and Footy's Greatest Coaches. He also writes about visual arts and culture and has had short fiction published in journals including Etchings, Dialogue and Visible Ink. He was a co-founder of the zine outlet, Sticky, and a member of the editorial group at Dialogue. Based in Melbourne, Richard continues to write about sport, art, love or whatever else takes his fancy.
Playing For Keeps by Liz Matis Playing For Keeps by Liz Matis Nov. 04, 2011 $3.49 49337 words Sample 20%
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Mild manner accountant by day, romance writer by night.
FISTITUDE - Five Lessons For Leading Any Team to Success by Sean Glaze FISTITUDE - Five Lessons For Leading Any Team to Success by Sean Glaze Nov. 02, 2011 $7.99 30173 words Sample 25%
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Sean Glaze is not your ordinary speaker. If you are looking for a traditional lecture that will have little lasting impact, or want a “rah-rah” bag of clichés, you are in the wrong place… But if you want to have your people engaged and laughing while they learn to lead from where they are, then Sean is your guy! He has enjoyed motivating athletes and inspiring teams for nearly 20 years, and has consistently turned under-achievers into winners – both on and off the court – with his practical tools and focus on great relationships and teambuilding. It is those many valuable learning experiences he draws from to help others successfully navigate their own journey in leading teams. Every person in your organization is capable of leadership, and throughout Sean’s teambuilding events and interactive presentations they will each be encouraged to recognize those opportunities and offer their perspectives as part of their role in contributing to the team’s success. Sean has identified the traits that all great teams share, and uses that distilled knowledge from his background as a successful teacher and coach to help school faculties, corporate groups, and university athletic programs improve their team performance with fun and impactful team-building events and training workshops. Sean has been married now for 16 years to his beautiful wife Amy, and they have four remarkable children that keep them smiling and busy in their home just outside Atlanta, Georgia. As an experienced coach, author, speaker, and team-building facilitator, Sean entertains, informs, and influences audiences with a unique blend of dynamic content, interactive activities, and practical action steps. His team-building website, GreatResultsTeambuilding.com, provides more information on the team-building events, speaking engagements, and training workshops offered. If you are part of a business, school, or athletic team that needs to improve communication, inspire accountability, energize morale, and transform their groups into more productive teams, contact him and get started improving your team today!
The Sport by Francis Porretto The Sport by Francis Porretto Oct. 28, 2011 Free! 5798 words Read a sample
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Francis W. Porretto was born in 1952. Things went steadily downhill from there. Fran is an engineer and fictioneer who lives on the east end of Long Island, New York. He's short, bald, homely, has bad acne and crooked teeth. His neighbors hold him personally responsible for the decline in local property values. His life is graced by one wife, two stepdaughters, three dogs, five cats, too many power tools to list, and an old ranch house furnished in Early Mesozoic style. His 12,000 volume (and growing) personal library is considered a major threat to the stability of the North American tectonic plate. Publishing industry professionals describe Fran's novels as "Unpublishable. Horrible, but unpublishable all the same." (They don't think much of his short stories, either.) He's thought of trying bribery, but isn't sure he can afford the $3.95. Time was, all Fran's fictions WERE free to whoever might care to read them. Back then, he wanted readers more than revenue. However, that has changed, along with certain other of his circumstances, so he now asks what he hopes you'll consider a modest price for his novels and stories. (The novelette "Farm Girl" is still free. A loss leader, if you will.) For an external review of "Chosen One" by Martin McPhillips, author of the blockbuster thriller "Corpse In Armor," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=1978 For Martin's review of "On Broken Wings," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=1994 For his review of "Sledgehammer Concerto," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=2023 "Chosen One," "On Broken Wings," "The Sledgehammer Concerto," "Which Art In Hope," and "A Dash Of Spice" are also available as paperbacks, through Amazon. Check the specific pages for those books for details. Visit Fran's "Musings of an Indie Writer" blog at http://musingsofanindiewriter.blogspot.com/ Share his and his Esteemed Co-Conspirators' opinions on next to everything at "Eternity Road:" http://eternityroad.info And of course, write to him, on whatever subject tickles your fancy, at mailto:fwp@eternityroad.info
Pray for Rain: A College Baseball Story by Jason Wuerfel Pray for Rain: A College Baseball Story by Jason Wuerfel Oct. 26, 2011 $0.99 88125 words Sample 20%
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I write stories, play the ukulele and coach baseball. First novel, PRAY FOR RAIN, is on Amazon. Second novel, THE MAN IN THE WHITE TUXEDO, is nearing completion. Novel number three is just getting off the ground entitled, THE BASEBALL GODS.
Slotback Rhapsody by Christopher Harris Slotback Rhapsody by Christopher Harris Oct. 25, 2011 $5.99 72025 words Sample 5%
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Coming Home by Anthony J Fuchs Coming Home by Anthony J Fuchs Oct. 22, 2011 $0.99 4188 words Sample 20%
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I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and now live in Eastern North Carolina with my wife and daughter. I thank you for your support, and welcome all feedback and reviews, positive or negative. I'm doing this for you, dear reader.
Head Shots by Keith Brooke Head Shots by Keith Brooke Oct. 15, 2011 $0.99 5392 words Sample 40%
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Rookie Sensation by Ian Thomas Healy Rookie Sensation by Ian Thomas Healy Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 4380 words Sample 50%
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Want to be informed about when I have new releases? Send me an email to ian(AT)ianthealy(DOT)com with a subject line of "Subscribe me!" and I'll let you know about new projects. Ian Thomas Healy is a prolific writer who dabbles in many different speculative genres. His superhero novel Deep Six: A Just Cause Novel was a Top 100 Semi-finalist in the 2008 Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel Award. He's an eight-time participant and winner of National Novel Writing Month where he's tackled such diverse subjects as sentient alien farts, competitive forklift racing, a religion-powered rabbit-themed superhero, cyberpunk mercenaries, cowboy elves, and an unlikely combination of vampires with minor league hockey. He is also the creator of the Writing Better Action Through Cinematic Techniques workshop, which helps writers to improve their action scenes. His goal is to become as integral to the genre of superhero fiction as William Gibson was to cyberpunk and Anne Rice was to urban fantasy. The first book in his Just Cause Universe series, JUST CAUSE, is available now from New Babel Books. When not writing, which is rare, he enjoys watching hockey, reading comic books (and serious books, too), and living in the great state of Colorado, which he shares with his wife Richelle, his children Patrick, Caitlin, and Zachary, house-pets Smokey, Samwise, Morrigan, Isis, and approximately five million other people. Follow him on Twitter as @ianthealy. His ebooks can be found on Smashwords, Kindle, Nook, iBook Store, and other online retailers.
Nothing Down by Mike Reuther Nothing Down by Mike Reuther Sep. 28, 2011 $1.99 51920 words Sample 20%
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Mike Reuther is an author and journalist. His books,"Nothing Down" and "Return to Dead City" are available at Smashwords. He makes his home near Williamsport, Pa.
Backyard Brawl and The Final Competitor (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Backyard Brawl and The Final Competitor (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Sep. 27, 2011 $2.99 4466 words Sample 20%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
Blood Manor and The Championship (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Blood Manor and The Championship (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Sep. 27, 2011 $2.99 5633 words Sample 20%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
Welcome to the Real World by Lawrence Block Welcome to the Real World by Lawrence Block Sep. 25, 2011 $0.99 6442 words Sample 20%
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Lawrence Block has been writing award-winning mystery and suspense fiction for half a century. His most recent novels are A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF, featuring Matthew Scudder, and GETTING OFF, starring a very naughty young woman. Several of his books have been filmed, although not terribly well. He's well known for his books for writers, including the classic TELLING LIES FOR FUN & PROFIT, and THE LIAR'S BIBLE. In addition to prose works, he has written episodic television (TILT!) and the Wong Kar-wai film, MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS. He is a modest and humble fellow, although you would never guess as much from this biographical note.
More Than 44 by Phil Wohl More Than 44 by Phil Wohl Sep. 25, 2011 Free! 31383 words Read a sample
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Phil Wohl is a professional writer by day and fiction novelist by night. Wohl has written over 20 books as an independent author, including Inseparable, Locker Room, The Rivalry, HAPPY VJJ!, BlueBalance, Organic Nation and the Blood Shadow vampire series. The Brooklyn, NY native has two Masters degrees and gains pleasure from making people feel anything and everything through his words.
Venture Untamed by R.H. Russell Venture Untamed by R.H. Russell Sep. 22, 2011 $4.50 57545 words Sample 20%
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The ambitions, the struggles, and the triumphs of the fighters in the VENTURE books are inspired by the author’s involvement with combat sports. Eighteen years on the mat with talented young fighters have given R.H. Russell not only the experience to write about fighters in an authentic way, but a heart for the fighter in all of us.
Up The City! by Brian Kirby Up The City! by Brian Kirby Sep. 21, 2011 $5.00 101879 words Sample 20%
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Brian Kirby - Biography Born in London, Brian’s education culminated with five years at Hornsey College of Art. Early years (this was the silly sixties) included an overland trip by London Taxi to the Far East and ultimately, Australia. With a US partner, he created a cartoon strip for the Sydney Sun Herald, the London Daily Sketch and ultimately the Chicago Tribune/New York News Syndicate. He has worked as a designer and Creative Director in London, Sydney, Barbados and Perth. The years in Barbados were spent establishing a London-based design company but in that period he also became a member of the Barbados Arts Council, designer with the Barbados Dance Theatre and initiated design classes at the University of the West Indies. As a painter, Brian has had seven one-man exhibitions and been included in group shows that include the Biennales of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Medellin (Columbia). In 1984 he became Senior Lecturer at the West Australian School of Art, Design and Media (Perth), working in graphics and film & television and in this latter role, began to write. A novel (Up The City!), a magazine column and a number of film treatments (all unsuccessful) led to The Personal Column and its follow-up, Classifieds. He played first division football in Barbados and Australia and was technical advisor to the award-winning TV series Kicking Around. He lives and works in Western Australia with his wife of 48 years, his two children and three grandchildren.
R is for Running by Ray Charbonneau R is for Running by Ray Charbonneau Sep. 21, 2011 $0.99 635 words Sample 30%
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Ray Charbonneau lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with his wife, Ruth Sespaniak, and their two cats, Felix and Phoebe. Ruth and Ray can often be found running on the streets of Arlington, but Felix and Phoebe stay inside. Ray is the author of the books "Chasing the Runner's High" and "R is for Running". His stories have appeared in both national dead-tree publications and landfill-saving electronic formats. Find out more at www.y42k.com.
0-200, $3M by Les Broad 0-200, $3M by Les Broad Sep. 08, 2011 $2.99 54587 words Sample 20%
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That picture isn't me. It's my much-loved Border Collie bitch, who I lost to a spinal tumour in April 2011. She deserves this memorial. I was born a very, very long time ago, very close to my mother in England. Now I live in Wales, which isn't England but is part of the UK. I've written all sorts of stuff, but mostly science fiction. It's sort of believable sci-fi - maybe it can't happen today, but might tomorrow, you know? The sci-fi novels are all on the theme of 'first contact' and the first one is being given away free. You'll have to pay for the others. Sorry. I've got other novels, short stories and things that are supposed to be funny too but whether they are is your decision, right? Some of the books are based on real incidents - I know they are, because they happened to me. There are five in total, I've released two, two are being tidied up and the last one won't be finished for a while yet. If you read one, remember it all happened to me and that I don't mind being laughed at. I'm used to it. A while back I released a free book, 'Top Of The Shop'. (If you're a writer you might want to read it. I'll say no more.) I've since released another one, 'Tea, Drums And Speed'. So now the first sci-fi novel is free, 'Top Of The Shop' is free, and there's a free volume of short stories. I must be mad, giving this stuff away. Mind you, it hasn't stopped me giving away a book of political thoughts. If you're from Wales, or British, or even interested in Welsh politics, it might be worth reading. There's also a free book about some films that appeal to me. You might find it interesting but I thought it would be a bit cheeky to want money for it. Have it on me. There's one little thing I don't understand. Of everything I've put on this site, I think the stories in 'Swift Shifts' are the funniest, yet it's the title that's looked at least often. Why is that, do you think? After a gap of several months I've now added a new three-story volume of funny stories. To balance this, there's a thoroughly miserrable one on its way! A word or two about my pricing strategy might be worthwhile. A lot of people on this site (and I apologise if I've got this wrong) quote prices that are just a bit cheaper than you'd see in a bookstore. I don't do that. Ebooks don't have production or distribution costs, so why should you, the book buyer, have to pay even a tiny share of something that doesn't exist? Isn't it better to spend, say, $3 on three little books than on just one? I want you to enjoy what I've written, and at a realistic cost to you that I can live with. Simple, isn't it? I'll add to this from time to time - there's no point saying everything at once, is there? You'd have no need to come back, would you?
The Great American Pastime by Tom Bales The Great American Pastime by Tom Bales Sep. 05, 2011 $1.99 63284 words Sample 20%
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A+, Stories of the author as a boy by Charlie Close A+, Stories of the author as a boy by Charlie Close Sep. 03, 2011 $0.99 10845 words Sample 20%
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Charlie Close is a writer living in Michigan in the US.
Claiming The Prize by Nadja Notariani Claiming The Prize by Nadja Notariani Sep. 01, 2011 $1.99 74864 words Sample 10%
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Nadja Notariani lives in northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, three sons, and faithful German Shepherd, Zutchka. Her family also includes two wonderful grown daughters, who have flown the nest. In addition to writing, she enjoys entertaining her large family and friends. You can follow Nadja's writing by stopping by her blog ~ Nadja Notariani: An Author's Adventures.
Breakaway by Reid Alan Breakaway by Reid Alan Aug. 25, 2011 $6.99 80869 words Sample 30%
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The Jade Rabbit by Mark Matthews The Jade Rabbit by Mark Matthews Aug. 23, 2011 $3.99 87914 words Sample 20%
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Mark Matthews is a therapist who has treated addicts and alcoholics for nearly 20 years. This novel is based on experiences working in a treatment center with an animal shelter right next door within barking distance. He lives near Detroit with his wife and 2 daughters. Look for his next novel, The Jade Rabbit, coming soon. Reach him at xmarkm@yahoo.com.
Men Among Giants by Kent Krause Men Among Giants by Kent Krause Aug. 16, 2011 $5.99 78280 words Sample 20%
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The Final Competitor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie The Final Competitor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 5838 words Sample 25%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
Backyard Brawl (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Backyard Brawl (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 5660 words Sample 25%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
The Championship (Uncivilized Action Boxing Series) by Kenneth Guthrie The Championship (Uncivilized Action Boxing Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 6011 words Sample 25%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
Blood Manor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Blood Manor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 4899 words Sample 25%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
American Soccer Dream by Ken Jones American Soccer Dream by Ken Jones Aug. 08, 2011 $7.99 203625 words Sample 8%
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Kenneth Jones is the author of American Soccer Dream. He is an avid fan of the United States National Soccer Team as well as Chelsea FC. Professionally, Ken leads Xerdict Group LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sedgwick that provides litigation support extranets to clients. Xerdict offers web-based collaboration products that help our clients manage complex litigation data, such as litigation calendars, case management data, litigation costs, discovery materials and litigation documents in a secure and efficient online portal. Mr. Jones' professional history includes information management and applications development positions in Fortune 500 companies, at which he led efforts to build innovative website content management systems, to construct worldwide internet-based financial collection and reporting systems, and to implement SAP modules in functional areas such as order processing, manufacturing and logistics. Mr. Jones also works closely with Sedgwick's E-Discovery, Data Management & Compliance Practice Group. He uses his technology-based expertise to guide clients through a variety of electronic discovery areas, such as streamlining discovery reviews. He also shows clients how to use information management roadmaps to identify the location, scope and relevance of their electronic data, known as Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) early-phase preparation activities. In addition, he serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Law Technology News magazine.
Famepunk: Part 1: US Open 1987 by Liz Mackie Famepunk: Part 1: US Open 1987 by Liz Mackie Aug. 05, 2011 $6.99 96346 words Sample 15%
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Liz Mackie is the author of The Happy Valley (2009), a novel, and the website www.rip-tv.com. She lives and works in New York City.
Fist by Kenneth Guthrie Fist by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 05, 2011 $2.99 3051 words Sample 25%
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Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
The Striker's Fear of the Open Goal by Andy Conway The Striker's Fear of the Open Goal by Andy Conway July 29, 2011 $4.99 53611 words Sample 40%
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Andy Conway is a novelist and screenwriter based in Birmingham, UK. He is currently engaged in a challenge to independently publish 11 titles before 11.11.2011, comprised of seven novels, three shorts and a short story collection. His first feature film, Arjun and Alison, a campus revenge thriller, will hit the international film festival circuit in 2011. He teaches screenwriting at Worcester University and The National Academy of Writing, and runs the Shooting People Screenwriters Network bulletin, which goes out to 11,000 writers worldwide every day. When he takes a night off, he promotes Hot Ginger, a monthly swing dance night and weekly jazz radio show.
The Tenth Hole Bridge by Andy Wilkinson The Tenth Hole Bridge by Andy Wilkinson July 26, 2011 $0.99 2739 words Sample 20%
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Andy Wilkinson is a home improvement contractor. He has degrees in electronics and theology.