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Defenders of Nightstar by Shane Garvey Defenders of Nightstar by Shane Garvey Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 12840 words Sample 15%
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Verboden Voor Mensen by Tais Teng Verboden Voor Mensen by Tais Teng Feb. 04, 2012 $1.99 20082 words Sample 10%
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Tais Teng is a pseudonym for a Dutch fantasy and science fiction writer, illustrator and sculptor. His real name is Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen and he was born in 1952 in The Hague. Tais Teng has written more than a hundred books for both adults and children. He has won the Paul Harland Prize four times. His books have been translated in German, Finnish, French and English. One of his books, The Emerald Boy, has been published in the USA. He recently sold the story Embrace the Night to the Night Land site. Two short story collections will soon be published as e-books: Cepheïde (in Dutch) and Lovecraft, my love (in English). His Dutch websites are http://www.taisteng.nl http://www.granterre.nl/ http://www.atlantisongezonken.nl/ For illustrations, book covers and commissions (English): http://taisteng.deviantart.com/gallery/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/taisteng?feature=mhee
Ordinary Joe and the Mark of Four by Tony Pritchard Ordinary Joe and the Mark of Four by Tony Pritchard Feb. 04, 2012 $3.99 67706 words Sample 15%
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Tony Pritchard was born in Doncaster, England in 1968. Kicking and screaming he spent most of his youth running from a succession of larger children until eventually escaping to the giddy heights of Teesside Polytechnic. Here he befriended many mentally challenged individuals and spent a great deal of time writing terrible poetry and stories that astounded no-one. There followed numerous flirtations with employment, but the desire to write was far stronger than the desire to learn how to write, and he continued to produce dreadful, lacklustre prose well into his thirties. Somehow, despite all his efforts, his writing improved, and eventually he realised that wanting to write was not enough; he had to learn how to write. Long hours of graft and several nervous breakdowns later he emerged from the cocoon of learning slightly improved. His first published work, "Ella's Coffee", became available for Amazon Kindle on 16th October 2011. The world was decidedly unconcerned. He has now returned to Doncaster, and continues to write, sometimes well.
Action Annie: Story Ten - Annie and the Magician by William Forde Action Annie: Story Ten - Annie and the Magician by William Forde Feb. 03, 2012 $1.59 4340 words Sample 20%
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
Priscilla the Great: Bring the Pain by Sybil Nelson Priscilla the Great: Bring the Pain by Sybil Nelson Feb. 02, 2012 $4.99 49899 words Sample 20%
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Eillios: Warrior's Mark by Nicole Dobbs Eillios: Warrior's Mark by Nicole Dobbs Feb. 01, 2012 $4.44 81394 words Sample 15%
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A firm believer in the power of your imagination, Nicole Dobbs set out to write a story that could make new worlds come alive for readers. Enter Eillios, a realm where there are no limitations. A land where big cats are your closest companions and fire and lightning are gifts; powers to be harnessed. Though, in the real world, none of this is true. In Eillios nothing is truly impossible. Eillios: Warrior's Mark is the first novel in the Eillios series. For more on the author find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicole-Dobbs/235010669911686
The Case of the Grabbed Geocache: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander The Case of the Grabbed Geocache: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 2689 words Sample 20%
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
Philip and the Deadly Curse by John Paulits Philip and the Deadly Curse by John Paulits Jan. 31, 2012 $3.99 12715 words Sample 20%
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John Paulits is a former teacher in New York City. He has published three other novels about Philip and Emery as well as Hobson’s Planet, an adult science fiction novel.
Star Runner by Mark McDonough Star Runner by Mark McDonough Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 44727 words Sample 20%
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Mark McDonough currently lives in Toowoomba, Australia. When he isn't too busy playing soccer or reading, he likes to escape into other worlds. Oddly enough, he's discovered that the people there are trying to escape through his fingers into our world. He hopes that they don't leave any scars.
Burly & Grum and The Birthday Surprise by Kate Tenbeth Burly & Grum and The Birthday Surprise by Kate Tenbeth Jan. 29, 2012 $1.99 14670 words Sample 20%
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I live in Essex in the UK with my son and two cats, Puzzle and Bud. Like so many people I've always written and had lots of ideas for stories but never thought I would ever be published. In January this year I helped to set up a group for writers (Writebulb) and found out about Smashwords from one of our guest speakers, Penelope Fletcher. I remember being totally blown away by the fact it was possible to self-publish and a couple of weeks later finished a book that I started some years ago. I've now published 2 books will continue to write and self-publish - it's been great fun so far! Kate :)
Bat Rider and the Gecko Bogo by Anthony Barton Bat Rider and the Gecko Bogo by Anthony Barton Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 6480 words Sample 50%
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ANTHONY BARTON lectured at Dalhousie University from 1974 to 1998. He was Professor of Education from 1995 to 1998. He is the author of On the Methods of Famous Teachers and On the Structure of Didactic Tales. During his career he taught ten thousand students from various parts of the world, lectured on the radio, and published papers in professional journals. He retired in the summer of 1998 and now lives in Newfoundland with his wife in a house perched on a cliff top. Children and grandchildren come to visit. He spends his time painting pictures, writing, and exchanging e-mails with past students and with readers of his books.
Crow Toes Quarterly: Tales From a Playfully Dark World by Christopher Millin Crow Toes Quarterly: Tales From a Playfully Dark World by Christopher Millin Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 129088 words Sample 5%
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Christopher Millin published an arts and literature magazine for children called Crow Toes Quarterly from 2006 to 2011. Many years before CTQ, Christopher fell into a deep, dark hole and met a man named Mr. Flex. Mr. Flex told Christopher an unbelievable and absolutely terrifying collection of stories to pass the time while they waited to be rescued. Christopher vowed that if he ever got out of the hole, he would write Mr. Flex’s stories down and share them with the world. The first of his Hole Stories, called The King of Arugula, was published in 2007 by Thistledown Press. Fowl, Swine and Things That Send Shivers Down Your Spine, the second story Mr. Flex told, and Christopher’s second book in the series, is available now as an eBook. Christopher was born on a horse farm in Edmonton, but now lives in Surrey, BC, with two guinea pigs that refuse to wear saddles.
Tovertaarten en Nachtgluiperds by Tais Teng Tovertaarten en Nachtgluiperds by Tais Teng Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 16534 words Sample 15%
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Tais Teng is a pseudonym for a Dutch fantasy and science fiction writer, illustrator and sculptor. His real name is Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen and he was born in 1952 in The Hague. Tais Teng has written more than a hundred books for both adults and children. He has won the Paul Harland Prize four times. His books have been translated in German, Finnish, French and English. One of his books, The Emerald Boy, has been published in the USA. He recently sold the story Embrace the Night to the Night Land site. Two short story collections will soon be published as e-books: Cepheïde (in Dutch) and Lovecraft, my love (in English). His Dutch websites are http://www.taisteng.nl http://www.granterre.nl/ http://www.atlantisongezonken.nl/ For illustrations, book covers and commissions (English): http://taisteng.deviantart.com/gallery/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/taisteng?feature=mhee
Out On A Limb by E. R. Yatscoff Out On A Limb by E. R. Yatscoff Jan. 27, 2012 $0.99 36775 words Sample 10%
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Born in Welland, Ontario, a blue-collar town in the Niagara Peninsula. Backpacked the world and lived in Australia. I've worked as a paperboy, grocery clerk, sales rep, iron worker, framer, painter, mink ranch hand, assembly line rubber plant worker, cherry picker, framer, freelance astronaut (no offers), boilermaker apprentice, various sales jobs, delivery driver, and career firefighter and officer. Now, I'm retired leaving Edmonton Fire Rescue as a station captain after 32 years. I live in Beaumont, AB. with Gloria. I write, travel extensively, do a bit of fishing and boating, drink demon rum, manage a writers group, do occasional renos, repair everything I have that's wearing down or breaking, and sit on my butt outside in the good weather reading a decent book. Check out my website for some short stories.
The Winter of the Sea Dragon by Mary Davies The Winter of the Sea Dragon by Mary Davies Jan. 27, 2012 $0.99 64335 words Sample 15%
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Frozen to the Spot by Skye Lotus Frozen to the Spot by Skye Lotus Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 6394 words Sample 10%
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Skye Lotus is a new author of childrens books, aimed at kids from 6 to 12. The Starry Dreams saga is her debut as a published author.
Tweede Talent by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Tweede Talent by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 58355 words Sample 15%
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GERBEN GRADDESZ HELLINGA (1938) komt uit een geslacht van schrijvers. Hij heeft een carrière als psychotherapeut en psychiatrie-opleider achter zich en heeft naast vijf boeken op zijn vakgebied zowel spannende fictie als geschiedenisboeken gepubliceerd. Zijn eerste roman Coriolis, de stormplaneet, (Leopold 1987, evenals veel ander werk verschenen onder de naam Gerben Hellinga jr) verdiende een Eervolle Vermelding (Vlag en Wimpel) bij de Griffeluitreiking voor jeugdboeken. Een Osbork in de ruimte (Leopold 1989) is het vervolg. Een selectie van zijn sf-verhalen verscheen als Hersenspinsels (Hoeijenbos 1993). Missie: Status Quo (Babel Publications 2000) is een sf-thriller die zich afspeelt op de exotische door mensen gekoloniseerde werelden uit Driehoeksconflicten, zijn zeer succesvolle sf-trilogie over het eerste contact van de mensheid met twee heel verschillende maar uiterst gevaarlijke anderlingenrassen. Hij schreef bovendien een jeugdthriller, Jacht op Jesse (Elzenga 2000), en een serie historische avonturenromans voor de oudere jeugd die zich afspelen in de pioniersdagen van de Verenigde Staten. De weg naar Suckersville (Piramide 2000) is het eerste van de zeven verschenen delen. In Geschiedenis van Nederland (Walburg Pers 2007) schrijft Gerben Graddesz over de canon van de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Hij heeft een serie portrettengalerijen over de Gouden Eeuw voltooid, waaronder Zeehelden uit de Gouden Eeuw (Walburg Pers 2006) en Pioniers van de Gouden Eeuw (Walburg Pers 2007), en werkt momenteel aan een boek over de graven en hertogen van Gelre en hun tijd. Zijn boeken zijn ook te verkrijgen bij: www.walburgpers.nl
Doomsday by Monica P Doomsday by Monica P Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 935 words Sample 15%
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
Trolls Fly by Night – for ages 6 – 9 by Suzanna Stanbury Trolls Fly by Night – for ages 6 – 9 by Suzanna Stanbury Jan. 19, 2012 $1.99 36512 words Sample 20%
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Suzanna Stanbury lives in Bristol, England. She writes a novels, children’s books, short stories and a weekly column.
The Boy Who Helped A Star by John French The Boy Who Helped A Star by John French Jan. 18, 2012 Free! 403 words Read a sample
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Tommy Puke and the World's Grossest Grown-Up by Robert T. Jeschonek Tommy Puke and the World's Grossest Grown-Up by Robert T. Jeschonek Jan. 17, 2012 $3.99 7158 words Sample 10%
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Robert T. Jeschonek is an award-winning writer whose fiction, essays, articles, comic books, and podcasts have been published around the world. According to fantasy and science fiction luminary Mike Resnick, Robert "sees the world like no one else sees it, and makes incredibly witty, incisive stories out of that skewed worldview." Robert's young adult urban fantasy novel, MY FAVORITE BAND DOES NOT EXIST, is due in 2011 from Clarion Books, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. A collection of his fantasy and science fiction stories, MAD SCIENTIST MEETS CANNIBAL, is available from PS Publishing in England. Robert has written for POSTSCRIPTS, ESCAPE POD, DRABBLECAST, SPACE AND TIME, PODCASTLE, DAW Books anthologies, and many other publications. His credits include STAR TREK fiction published by Pocket Books. His work appeared in three volumes of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, winning the grand prize in Volume VI. He was also nominated for the British Fantasy Award for his story, "Fear of Rain." His story "One Awake In All the World" was called out in a Publishers Weekly starred review of the anthology DESTINATION FUTURE in 2010. His comic book work has appeared in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA 80-PAGE GIANT 2010 #1 from DC Comics. He has also scripted stories for various indie comics, including WAR from Saddle Tramp Press and DEAD BY DAWN QUARTERLY and COMMERCIAL SUICIDE in the UK. Jeschonek is based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His website, www.robertjeschonek.com, features fresh daily updates on the world of writing and other alternate realities.
Quit the Drama Just Put on Your Pajama by Mamie Jefferson-Hill Quit the Drama Just Put on Your Pajama by Mamie Jefferson-Hill Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 487 words Sample 20%
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Mamie Jefferson-Hill was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever since childhood she wanted to become a schoolteacher. At the age of six, she began teaching her little three-year-old brother to read. She is pleased that he grew up to be Master Sergeant Thomas Jefferson in the US Marine Corps and later, became pastor of his own church. As a child, Mamie played school with her friends and taught the neighborhood children. As an adult, she taught her own son to read at the age of four. She was also pleased when he graduated from Cleveland State University. While her son was in high school, Mamie went back to college and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Elementary Education from John Carroll University. Mamie has been teaching children in Northeast Ohio ever since graduation.
Princess Diamonds Goes To Public School by Mamie Jefferson-Hill Princess Diamonds Goes To Public School by Mamie Jefferson-Hill Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 1357 words Sample 20%
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Mamie Jefferson-Hill was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever since childhood she wanted to become a schoolteacher. At the age of six, she began teaching her little three-year-old brother to read. She is pleased that he grew up to be Master Sergeant Thomas Jefferson in the US Marine Corps and later, became pastor of his own church. As a child, Mamie played school with her friends and taught the neighborhood children. As an adult, she taught her own son to read at the age of four. She was also pleased when he graduated from Cleveland State University. While her son was in high school, Mamie went back to college and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Elementary Education from John Carroll University. Mamie has been teaching children in Northeast Ohio ever since graduation.
Suppose at the Supermarket by Susan Wigden Suppose at the Supermarket by Susan Wigden Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 567 words Sample 20%
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Susan and Bruce Wigden have been married for thirty-seven years and live part-time in New York and Florida. Bruce is a retired high school math teacher, curriculum writer, and tutor. He has coached and managed his son’s little league for thirteen years. Chapter Two is the first novel he has co-authored. Susan has worked with pre-school children for nearly two decades, has been a free-lance writer, and the author of two rhyming children’s books. This is the first novel she has co-authored. Together, the couple travels to schools, charities, and children’s events, doing interactive readings and giving talks about the process of becoming an author.
Cloudy Skies over Miami by Susan Wigden Cloudy Skies over Miami by Susan Wigden Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 24378 words Sample 20%
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Susan and Bruce Wigden have been married for thirty-seven years and live part-time in New York and Florida. Bruce is a retired high school math teacher, curriculum writer, and tutor. He has coached and managed his son’s little league for thirteen years. Chapter Two is the first novel he has co-authored. Susan has worked with pre-school children for nearly two decades, has been a free-lance writer, and the author of two rhyming children’s books. This is the first novel she has co-authored. Together, the couple travels to schools, charities, and children’s events, doing interactive readings and giving talks about the process of becoming an author.
Chapter Two: The Magic in Baseball by Susan Wigden Chapter Two: The Magic in Baseball by Susan Wigden Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 33060 words Sample 20%
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Susan and Bruce Wigden have been married for thirty-seven years and live part-time in New York and Florida. Bruce is a retired high school math teacher, curriculum writer, and tutor. He has coached and managed his son’s little league for thirteen years. Chapter Two is the first novel he has co-authored. Susan has worked with pre-school children for nearly two decades, has been a free-lance writer, and the author of two rhyming children’s books. This is the first novel she has co-authored. Together, the couple travels to schools, charities, and children’s events, doing interactive readings and giving talks about the process of becoming an author.
De Trap Naar De Nederzee by Tais Teng De Trap Naar De Nederzee by Tais Teng Jan. 16, 2012 $1.49 20453 words Sample 20%
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Tais Teng is a pseudonym for a Dutch fantasy and science fiction writer, illustrator and sculptor. His real name is Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen and he was born in 1952 in The Hague. Tais Teng has written more than a hundred books for both adults and children. He has won the Paul Harland Prize four times. His books have been translated in German, Finnish, French and English. One of his books, The Emerald Boy, has been published in the USA. He recently sold the story Embrace the Night to the Night Land site. Two short story collections will soon be published as e-books: Cepheïde (in Dutch) and Lovecraft, my love (in English). His Dutch websites are http://www.taisteng.nl http://www.granterre.nl/ http://www.atlantisongezonken.nl/ For illustrations, book covers and commissions (English): http://taisteng.deviantart.com/gallery/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/taisteng?feature=mhee
The Fog: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson The Fog: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson Jan. 16, 2012 Free! 2740 words Read a sample
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I am Gerrard T Wilson, the crazymad writer of children's stories. Although my works are primarily aimed at children, adults can and, indeed do, read them with as much interest and excitement. I like to think that my work has a universal appeal, spanning the generations, the sexes and even the continents. I have written so many stories, including 'Tales of the Extraordinary' (short stories with a unique, sometimes chilling appeal), 'Ali-bonkers', 'Fizzy Cherry Cola', and 'The Witches', also 'Forget the Celebrities -Read about My Crazy Life' (weird and bizarre tales from my absolutely crazy-mad life), 'Alice on Top of the World' (a follow on story to Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass), 'HARRY, oh, she is a ROTTER (she's bad - and has lost her Magical Marbles), and 'Jimmy, the Glue Factory and Mad Mr Viscous' (Jimmy is trying to stop Mr Viscous from rendering the horses into GLUE). I also wrote 'Nursery Rhymes - MY CRAZYMAD WAY' (my own unique slant on some familiar rhymes), 'My CRAZYMAD Poems' (a collection of strange, oddball, oftentimes bizarre poems, including 'Are you Normal?', 'Conkers Bonkers', 'Louco's Preferred Drink', 'Sparky Parents' , and 'I'm NOT Mad'). There is also 'Bolf' (a Troll whose idea of a having good time is eating empty cigarette packets!). You will also read about 'Fle' (an extremely old elf who lives in a fertilizer mine), 'Fairy Tales' including 'The Three Faerie Sisters', the 'Little Brown Frog', and 'A Christmas Story'. Next up is 'God, dog and Beelzebub' (what (what on earth can that be about?), 'Greengrocer Jack and the Talking Cabbages' (trying to stop a giant Yam from taking over the world), 'Poor Jane', and 'A Punt across the Thames' (I almost drowned that day!). Last, but certainly not least, I also wrote Wot, Nott, Kakuri and the HU BA HOU', a series (three quadrilogies) featuring the oddball Outlanders, Wot and Nott. Instead of giving your child that extra toy for his or her birthday, a book is a far better option. Preferably one of mine, I am sure they will treasure it long after their toys are abandoned at the back of that dusty old wardrobe. Signed: The Crazymad Writer - ARRRGH.
Howl (Howl, #1) by Jody Morse & Jayme Morse by Jayme Morse Howl (Howl, #1) by Jody Morse & Jayme Morse by Jayme Morse Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 62760 words Sample 20%
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Jayme Morse is a 21 year-old residing in the Poconos, Pennsylvania. She is a biological science major with a passion for writing.
The Purple Cow Who Gave Root Beer by Mamie Jefferson-Hill The Purple Cow Who Gave Root Beer by Mamie Jefferson-Hill Jan. 15, 2012 $2.99 1159 words Sample 20%
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Mamie Jefferson-Hill was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever since childhood she wanted to become a schoolteacher. At the age of six, she began teaching her little three-year-old brother to read. She is pleased that he grew up to be Master Sergeant Thomas Jefferson in the US Marine Corps and later, became pastor of his own church. As a child, Mamie played school with her friends and taught the neighborhood children. As an adult, she taught her own son to read at the age of four. She was also pleased when he graduated from Cleveland State University. While her son was in high school, Mamie went back to college and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Elementary Education from John Carroll University. Mamie has been teaching children in Northeast Ohio ever since graduation.
Bannelinge van Coriolis by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Bannelinge van Coriolis by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Jan. 15, 2012 Free! 7487 words Read a sample
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GERBEN GRADDESZ HELLINGA (1938) komt uit een geslacht van schrijvers. Hij heeft een carrière als psychotherapeut en psychiatrie-opleider achter zich en heeft naast vijf boeken op zijn vakgebied zowel spannende fictie als geschiedenisboeken gepubliceerd. Zijn eerste roman Coriolis, de stormplaneet, (Leopold 1987, evenals veel ander werk verschenen onder de naam Gerben Hellinga jr) verdiende een Eervolle Vermelding (Vlag en Wimpel) bij de Griffeluitreiking voor jeugdboeken. Een Osbork in de ruimte (Leopold 1989) is het vervolg. Een selectie van zijn sf-verhalen verscheen als Hersenspinsels (Hoeijenbos 1993). Missie: Status Quo (Babel Publications 2000) is een sf-thriller die zich afspeelt op de exotische door mensen gekoloniseerde werelden uit Driehoeksconflicten, zijn zeer succesvolle sf-trilogie over het eerste contact van de mensheid met twee heel verschillende maar uiterst gevaarlijke anderlingenrassen. Hij schreef bovendien een jeugdthriller, Jacht op Jesse (Elzenga 2000), en een serie historische avonturenromans voor de oudere jeugd die zich afspelen in de pioniersdagen van de Verenigde Staten. De weg naar Suckersville (Piramide 2000) is het eerste van de zeven verschenen delen. In Geschiedenis van Nederland (Walburg Pers 2007) schrijft Gerben Graddesz over de canon van de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Hij heeft een serie portrettengalerijen over de Gouden Eeuw voltooid, waaronder Zeehelden uit de Gouden Eeuw (Walburg Pers 2006) en Pioniers van de Gouden Eeuw (Walburg Pers 2007), en werkt momenteel aan een boek over de graven en hertogen van Gelre en hun tijd. Zijn boeken zijn ook te verkrijgen bij: www.walburgpers.nl
The QPID Archives - Book One: The Secret by Kristi Bledsoe The QPID Archives - Book One: The Secret by Kristi Bledsoe Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 24677 words Sample 20%
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Kristi Bledsoe was born and raised in Arizona. She briefly attended the University of Arizona but graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Music Education. After way too many people insisted she start writing down all her crazy ideas, she decided to do so and created a small but loyal following within a few months of the first print of The QPID Archive series. Always working on new books, she currently resides in Cave Creek, Arizona with her husband and two children.
Skye Blue's Mystical Adventure by Susan Martinez Skye Blue's Mystical Adventure by Susan Martinez Jan. 15, 2012 $3.95 32957 words Sample 10%
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Susan Martinez is the author of 9 books, a second degree black belt, and a personal safety expert. Wife, Mother, Grandmother. PR Agent for 30 years.
Haley The Witch by Cherry Paws Haley The Witch by Cherry Paws Jan. 15, 2012 Free! 123 words Read a sample
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Heal Your Body, With Your Mind by Cirra Turpin Heal Your Body, With Your Mind by Cirra Turpin Jan. 14, 2012 Free! 947 words Read a sample
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Rev. Cirra Turpin founded the Cirra’s Cloud Non Profit Organization in June of 2009 to assist family members of deployed military personnel. In 2011, programs and services for soldiers suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and emotional trauma were implemented. Cirra’s dedication to service men, women, and their families came after serving alongside them in the Army for over nine years. Her background includes, Army Military Police Sergeant, Recruiting and Civilian Police. In addition to operating the Non Profit, Cirra is a minister with L.O.V.E aLigning Our uniVersal onEness Ministry. She is the Creator of One Love Therapy Natural Products, and has also published several Ebooks for childrens’ wellness. As a student attending the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Cirra will graduate in 2012 with an Associate of Applied Science. Her specialties include Reiki, Life & Spiritual Coaching, Massage, Hypnotherapy, Spa Treatments, and Spiritual Studies (Ordained Ministry). Bringing real life experience together with her Holistic Health Care education, Cirra is able to provide unique treatment and coaching to our Armed Forces, their families, and the community in which she lives.
The Great Swim by Peter Smelzer The Great Swim by Peter Smelzer Jan. 14, 2012 $0.99 762 words Sample 20%
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I am the father of three boys. My wife and I live in central NC and spend our time watching our children explore new places, face challenges and grow to become the wonderful little spirits that are within them.
Paraglide by Peter Anthony Kelley Paraglide by Peter Anthony Kelley Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 69549 words Sample 20%
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Peter is the author of the young-adult novel, Paraglide. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two daughters and a cranky nineteen-year old cat named Brownie. He graduated from American University with a Master's degree in International Relations. When he's not writing he loves travel, biking and watching soccer.
De Beschermgeest by Tais Teng De Beschermgeest by Tais Teng Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 31691 words Sample 20%
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Tais Teng is a pseudonym for a Dutch fantasy and science fiction writer, illustrator and sculptor. His real name is Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen and he was born in 1952 in The Hague. Tais Teng has written more than a hundred books for both adults and children. He has won the Paul Harland Prize four times. His books have been translated in German, Finnish, French and English. One of his books, The Emerald Boy, has been published in the USA. He recently sold the story Embrace the Night to the Night Land site. Two short story collections will soon be published as e-books: Cepheïde (in Dutch) and Lovecraft, my love (in English). His Dutch websites are http://www.taisteng.nl http://www.granterre.nl/ http://www.atlantisongezonken.nl/ For illustrations, book covers and commissions (English): http://taisteng.deviantart.com/gallery/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/taisteng?feature=mhee
A Boy And His Talking Dog by Heath Gordon A Boy And His Talking Dog by Heath Gordon Jan. 14, 2012 $0.99 4875 words Sample 20%
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Action Annie: Story Five - Annie's Rainbow by William Forde Action Annie: Story Five - Annie's Rainbow by William Forde Jan. 14, 2012 $1.59 3781 words Sample 20%
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
Little B's Spring Break by Tom Ebbs Little B's Spring Break by Tom Ebbs Jan. 12, 2012 $3.00 19724 words Sample 20%
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Tom Ebbs has been writing fiction and non-fiction for a number of years, including screenplays, novels and children's books and began his writing career working as a journalist for a daily newspaper in Canada. He is also a prolific photographer, especially in the area of nature and scenic landscapes. He has travelled all over Canada and the US looking for that "perfect" picture.The cover image for Letter to Sanjay is a photo from his collection. After becoming more familiar with the world of fiction ebooks, he hopes to produce and offer photography ebooks as well.
Little B's Winter Holiday by Tom Ebbs Little B's Winter Holiday by Tom Ebbs Jan. 12, 2012 $3.00 21885 words Sample 20%
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Tom Ebbs has been writing fiction and non-fiction for a number of years, including screenplays, novels and children's books and began his writing career working as a journalist for a daily newspaper in Canada. He is also a prolific photographer, especially in the area of nature and scenic landscapes. He has travelled all over Canada and the US looking for that "perfect" picture.The cover image for Letter to Sanjay is a photo from his collection. After becoming more familiar with the world of fiction ebooks, he hopes to produce and offer photography ebooks as well.
Little B on Vacation by Tom Ebbs Little B on Vacation by Tom Ebbs Jan. 12, 2012 $3.00 20870 words Sample 20%
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Tom Ebbs has been writing fiction and non-fiction for a number of years, including screenplays, novels and children's books and began his writing career working as a journalist for a daily newspaper in Canada. He is also a prolific photographer, especially in the area of nature and scenic landscapes. He has travelled all over Canada and the US looking for that "perfect" picture.The cover image for Letter to Sanjay is a photo from his collection. After becoming more familiar with the world of fiction ebooks, he hopes to produce and offer photography ebooks as well.
Don't Crack the Eggs! by Belinda Landtroop Don't Crack the Eggs! by Belinda Landtroop Jan. 12, 2012 $0.99 965 words Sample 20%
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Belinda Landtroop lives with her husband, William at Dove Cottage. Where a creek bed sprouting daffodils in the spring is surrounded by gardens and rabbits hide in the children's Lilly garden. The herb, vegetable and wildflower gardens are filled with Mourning Doves, butterflies, squirrels, and sometimes a fox. Dove Cottage, William and their three children are her inspiration. Belinda Landtroop is a published writer and poet. She is a fine artist and graphic artist with awards for her fine art in watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink and mixed media. Belinda writes children's books and stories under B.A. Landtroop. Her poetry, novels and short stories are under Belinda Landtroop.
Eva le petit rat by Lenia Major Eva le petit rat by Lenia Major Jan. 12, 2012 $2.99 8104 words Sample 20%
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Née au pays des pommes, le Calvados, Lenia Major habite désormais en Alsace, au milieu des cigognes. Sa passion des grimoires, des chaudrons bouillonnants et des formules magiques l'ont conduite à exercer le métier de pharmacien. Mais durant les nuits (surtout de pleine lune), Lenia Major aime écrire des histoires qui se terminent bien. Ses personnages préférés ne rentrent pas dans un moule, ne sont pas des héros costauds, mais essaient de tirer parti de leurs faiblesses pour en faire des forces.
Cuddles Goes Overseas by Cirra Turpin Cuddles Goes Overseas by Cirra Turpin Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 913 words Read a sample
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Rev. Cirra Turpin founded the Cirra’s Cloud Non Profit Organization in June of 2009 to assist family members of deployed military personnel. In 2011, programs and services for soldiers suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and emotional trauma were implemented. Cirra’s dedication to service men, women, and their families came after serving alongside them in the Army for over nine years. Her background includes, Army Military Police Sergeant, Recruiting and Civilian Police. In addition to operating the Non Profit, Cirra is a minister with L.O.V.E aLigning Our uniVersal onEness Ministry. She is the Creator of One Love Therapy Natural Products, and has also published several Ebooks for childrens’ wellness. As a student attending the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Cirra will graduate in 2012 with an Associate of Applied Science. Her specialties include Reiki, Life & Spiritual Coaching, Massage, Hypnotherapy, Spa Treatments, and Spiritual Studies (Ordained Ministry). Bringing real life experience together with her Holistic Health Care education, Cirra is able to provide unique treatment and coaching to our Armed Forces, their families, and the community in which she lives.
Victor & Al alla conquista dei videogiochi - Il prezzo by Maria Elena Paladini Victor & Al alla conquista dei videogiochi - Il prezzo by Maria Elena Paladini Jan. 12, 2012 $3.99 2539 words Sample 20%
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Born in 1972, Maria Elena Paladini has had a very varied and multidisciplinary professional career. Having attended the Classical High School in Italy, she discovered a deep love for literature and poetry but her interest in scientific subjects led her to obtain a degree in Economics and Commerce. She became a researcher at the Polytechnic University of the Marche in Italy where she completed her PhD. In this academic environment she became very aware of the importance of a thorough knowledge of economic principles for everyone. Since adolescence, she has always loved writing as a pastime and after the birth of her first child, decided to unite that love with her professional experience to write stories which present the subject of economics to children.
Stanley and the Football Sock by Stephanie Dagg Stanley and the Football Sock by Stephanie Dagg Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 3641 words Read a sample
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I'm an English ex-pat living in France with my family and a lot of animals, including llamas and carp. I was a bestselling author in Ireland, where we lived for 15 years before we moved to our new home here. I've recently relaunched my writing career, but this time as an indie ebook author and publisher. It's the twenty-first century after all!
The Misadventures of Little B by Tom Ebbs The Misadventures of Little B by Tom Ebbs Jan. 11, 2012 $3.00 19517 words Sample 20%
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Tom Ebbs has been writing fiction and non-fiction for a number of years, including screenplays, novels and children's books and began his writing career working as a journalist for a daily newspaper in Canada. He is also a prolific photographer, especially in the area of nature and scenic landscapes. He has travelled all over Canada and the US looking for that "perfect" picture.The cover image for Letter to Sanjay is a photo from his collection. After becoming more familiar with the world of fiction ebooks, he hopes to produce and offer photography ebooks as well.
Cuddles Goes To Iraq by Cirra Turpin Cuddles Goes To Iraq by Cirra Turpin Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 914 words Read a sample
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Rev. Cirra Turpin founded the Cirra’s Cloud Non Profit Organization in June of 2009 to assist family members of deployed military personnel. In 2011, programs and services for soldiers suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and emotional trauma were implemented. Cirra’s dedication to service men, women, and their families came after serving alongside them in the Army for over nine years. Her background includes, Army Military Police Sergeant, Recruiting and Civilian Police. In addition to operating the Non Profit, Cirra is a minister with L.O.V.E aLigning Our uniVersal onEness Ministry. She is the Creator of One Love Therapy Natural Products, and has also published several Ebooks for childrens’ wellness. As a student attending the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Cirra will graduate in 2012 with an Associate of Applied Science. Her specialties include Reiki, Life & Spiritual Coaching, Massage, Hypnotherapy, Spa Treatments, and Spiritual Studies (Ordained Ministry). Bringing real life experience together with her Holistic Health Care education, Cirra is able to provide unique treatment and coaching to our Armed Forces, their families, and the community in which she lives.