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How the Week Days Got Their Names by Oksana Vasilenko How the Week Days Got Their Names by Oksana Vasilenko Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 556 words Read a sample
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Burning Shining Keeping Darkness at bay Showing others the way Giving them courage to be Who they are. We are all Star Children and we must always remember this.
Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook by Mark Smith Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook by Mark Smith Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 56200 words Sample 15%
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I've dabbled a lot with various forms of writing for about as long as I can remember. I'm now trying to see if I can do something a bit more than dabble. I live in a small town in the midwest and am enjoying writing books that my 9 year old son will enjoy reading.
Luke by Robert James Tootell Luke by Robert James Tootell Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 6056 words Read a sample
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About the author: Rob Tootell grew up in the rural market town of Alton, Hampshire, and has lived in UK, Poland, Japan, and France. Published books: A Cafe in Kazimierz and other stories(Paperback, 2002) Krakow Stories and Stranger Things Than This (Paperback, 2008) Stranger Things Than This (E-book, 2010) Selected Stories and Poems (E-book, 2011) Five Stories for Makers of Short Films (E-book, 2012) Luke (E-book, 2012) Clootie's Cover (E-book, 2012) His favourite stories / books: The Three Lilies by Jan Neruda; In a Far Distant Land, Light Breathing, In Paris, et al, by Ivan Bunin; The Bishop, The Artist's Story, Rothchild's Fiddle, by Anton Chekhov; Red Cavalry, The Tales of Odessa, by Isaac Babel; Too Loud a Solitude by Bohumil Hrabal; Gimpel the Fool, The Cabalist of East Broadway, by IB Singer; Klingsor's Last Summer by Hermann Hesse. The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell; The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller; Goodbye to All That by Robert Graves; The Radetsky March by Joseph Roth; The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino; War and Peace by Lev Tolstoy; The Drowned and the Saved, Moments of Reprieve, by Primo Levi. He is currently living under a bridge with his pencil and pad, and asks only that you buy a copy of one of his books instead of downloading free samples, thus keeping him in good spirits! Contact email: robzaba@yahoo.co.uk
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
The Kingdom at the Edge of the Forest by Eviatar Avni The Kingdom at the Edge of the Forest by Eviatar Avni Jan. 27, 2012 $1.99 26379 words Sample 20%
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Fonna's Change Mantel by Doc Colour Fonna's Change Mantel by Doc Colour Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 124 words Sample 20%
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Doc Colour was born on Halloween and grew up in the town of Sunnyvale, California. As far back as age 4, he can recall finger-painting huge faces and fat trees, knowing then that he would be creating art for the rest of his life. Doc graduated from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Graphic Design: emphasizing in Illustration. During this time, he created his unique, signature style of illustrating bold, black and white images, which he called ZOPS (visit Doc’s website at: www.zops.com). These illustrations soon became a self-titled comic panel published in his school newspaper. The panel combined Doc's illustrations and quirky rhymes with an enlightening moral at the end. As his interest for rhyming and illustrating grew, so did his passion for writing children’s books, which perfectly combine his love for words, rhyming, illustrating, graphic design, and telling unusual stories. You can look forward to many more stories to come by Doc Colour! Doc is also a wonderfully gifted painter, and enjoys swimming, miniature golf, waterfalls, lots of ice in all of his beverages, spicy food, clever wit, giraffes, fountains, exploring new places, burning mixed music cds, animated movies, and the Czech Republic where he had lived in Prague for 4 years.
The Three Ghost Brothers by A. T. Sorsa The Three Ghost Brothers by A. T. Sorsa Jan. 24, 2012 $2.00 10296 words Sample 15%
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The author has a PhD degree from an AASCB-accredited university. She has studied several subjects, including information technology, social sciences, marketing, and management. She is interested in relationships, networks, and values. She has written articles in internationally published research magazines and in books. She is also the author and illustrator of the Animellis Island –fantasy and adventure series for young adults and quick help books for children and teens.
Adventures of Young Crucian by Sergei Vinogradov Adventures of Young Crucian by Sergei Vinogradov Jan. 23, 2012 $1.99 14106 words Sample 20%
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Автор книги - Виноградов Сергей Станиславович, ученый-химик, доктор технических наук, профессор кафедры «Технология электрохимических процессов» РХТУ им. Д.И.Менделеева. Автор 100 научных трудов, в том числе трёх монографий. Член редколлегии журнала «Гальванотехника и обработка поверхности».
Sally and Ronnie's BIG Adventure by Vaughan Patrick Sally and Ronnie's BIG Adventure by Vaughan Patrick Jan. 20, 2012 Free! 11175 words Read a sample
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I live in Perth Western Australia with my wife Shirley. I have retired from the Oil & Gas industry and now write full time in between trying to lower my golf handicap. My second book is currently being edited and will be published on Smashwords in 2012.
Fairy Blues (Songs of Magic, #2) by JL Bryan Fairy Blues (Songs of Magic, #2) by JL Bryan Jan. 20, 2012 $2.99 64922 words Sample 20%
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J.L. Bryan studied English literature at the University of Georgia and at Oxford, with a focus on English Renaissance and Romantic period literature. He also studied screenwriting at UCLA. He lives in Atlanta with his wife Christina and assorted pets.
Here Comes the Sun by Gillian Turner Here Comes the Sun by Gillian Turner Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 1739 words Sample 20%
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Gillian is a 30-something Canadian teacher and a world traveller. She has been writing prolifically since the age of eight and has experience writing fiction (all lengths), poetry, journalism and academia. In high school she helped found a newspaper for her fellow students, serving first as chief photographer and then as chief editor. During her university years she dabbled in many areas, including acting as a junior editor for an anthology of work published by Catchfire Press. In recent years her creativity has been directed toward her teaching career and her students, but writing will always hold an important place in her life. Please feel free to review her titles! Be sure to follow me on Facebook! You can keep up to date on new releases and get coupons only available to followers.
Mrs Tall Small Rescues Father Christmas by Caroline Graves Mrs Tall Small Rescues Father Christmas by Caroline Graves Jan. 19, 2012 $2.99 2278 words Sample 27%
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Mrs Tall Small was inspired by children and is the creation of Caroline Graves. Caroline lives in Kent, England with her family and their dog, cats, rabbits and snake. She firmly believes that every child should be able to read and has the right to live and thrive in a positive environment.
Miss Sugar Crumb's Magic Kitchen by Malinda Mitchell Miss Sugar Crumb's Magic Kitchen by Malinda Mitchell Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 3191 words Sample 20%
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Malinda Mitchell resides in Mississippi with her husband Alton, has four grown children, a fourteen-year-old son, and eight grandchildren. Malinda has been writing fiction for all ages for more than thirty-eight years. She began writing when her oldest child was two years old. When she wrote a story she would put it in a folder. Years later, when she bought a computer she published her stories. Malinda’s favorite interests are spending time with family and friends, writing, and still-life oil painting. Among her books and Amazon Shorts, Malinda was published in the 2008 summer and 2009 spring issues of Once Upon A Time Magazine.
The Wealding Word by Adam Gogolski The Wealding Word by Adam Gogolski Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 72776 words Sample 5%
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The Magic Fishing Pole by John French The Magic Fishing Pole by John French Jan. 18, 2012 Free! 1659 words Read a sample
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Alien2 by Ipam Alien2 by Ipam Jan. 18, 2012 Free! 20767 words Read a sample
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splats in ballet, sour notes in choir & drives really fast.
The Magnificent Tree by Wendy Brache The Magnificent Tree by Wendy Brache Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 803 words Sample 20%
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A high-tech and telecom corporate consultant, Wendy Brache is a B2B content specialist with focus on demand generation and marketing automation strategy and implementation. The Sales Force Branding: Differentiate from the Competition ebook was recently featured on MarketingSherpa. In 2005, Wendy founded Kismet Group Web Marketing to address the specific content needs of corporations in the telecom and high-tech sector and has expanded within the niche. She is the Sunday columnist on Dan Schawbel's PersonalBrandingBlog.com, which was recently recognized by FINS (owned by WSJ) as the #2 marketing blog for your career, voted Top Career Blog by CareerBuilder, and is syndicated by BNET (owned by CBS). The blog has been consistently rated in Advertising Age's Top 50 Blogs in the World and is rated #5 business blog in Spain. She is also a featured marketing technology speaker and a columnist on renowned websites such as Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference and Mallika Chopra’s Intent.com. Connect with Wendy online at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybrache http://www.twitter.com/wendybrache http://www.twitter.com/salesforcebrand http://www.salesforcebranding.com http://www.wendybrache.com
Caterina Cerca La Banda by Luigi Sgambati Caterina Cerca La Banda by Luigi Sgambati Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 19673 words Sample 15%
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The Witches: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson The Witches: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson Jan. 16, 2012 Free! 2011 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.
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
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 Shadow in the Garden by Braden McElroy The Shadow in the Garden by Braden McElroy Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 16472 words Sample 10%
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When Braden McElroy is not writing fantasy for children, he is employed in the adult equivalent – developing financial forecasts for a large energy company located in Houston, Texas. Proof resides somewhere in his attic that he earned degrees in agricultural economics and Russian language and literature from Oklahoma State University, as well as an MBA from Yale. Otherwise, his personal identity has been reduced to “Lisa’s husband” or “Mara and Rowan’s dad”. In his spare time, he continues to help manage family cotton farming operations near his hometown in Oklahoma.
My House is Too Full by Gloria Lapin My House is Too Full by Gloria Lapin Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 52 words
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Gloria Lapin, M.Ed is a retired elementary school teacher, principal, consultant, and presenter. She is the author of supplementary educational reading materials, and enjoys creating beginning reading comics. She has returned to college in fine arts to improve her illustration skills so her comics will be even more engaging.
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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A Little Bird Who Likes to Sing and Dance by Mike Jones A Little Bird Who Likes to Sing and Dance by Mike Jones Jan. 14, 2012 $0.99 1206 words Sample 40%
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Who am I , What am I, Where am I ? I am like your mother and your father who take's care of you. I am like your sister and your brother who are there for you. I am like your best friend who looks out for you. I am like your guardian who keeps you safe. I am like your teacher who feeds your mind. I am all seeing, all hearing and all knowing. I am like the birds that sing their little song. I am like the sunrise that wakes you in the morning. I am the joy that brings a little smile into your life. I am everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Just like the wind you can't see me or touch me but you know I am there. Who am I , What am I, Where am I ? – I am the Words. The words that brings a little sunshine into your life.
The Theft of the Crown of Bodran by Ross McLeod The Theft of the Crown of Bodran by Ross McLeod Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 34933 words Sample 30%
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Born in Cheshire, England, Ross McLeod studied at Stockport College and the Open university. His work, as a risk assessment engineer, took him to many parts of the world and into many interesting places, including gas exploration platforms in the North Sea, nuclear submarines and many of Scotland's and Northern England's prisons. This mind-broadening lifestyle has given him a vast and comprehensive insight into the diverse and complicated world in which we live and whether writing for children, or an older readership, as Len Cooke, his travels and experiences have given him an ability to write with authority, humour and an understanding of both his characters and his craft that is very hard to match. Now retired from his 'usual day job', he lives 'quietly, apart from when the grandchildren (code-named the SAS) come round' with his wife, Pip the Border collie dog and Penny, the ever mischievous, Main Coon cat.
Minniwicket the Gnome's Brave Adventure by Heath Gordon Minniwicket the Gnome's Brave Adventure by Heath Gordon Jan. 14, 2012 $0.99 5839 words Sample 20%
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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
Zebop and the Terrible Gorble by William Shoemaker Zebop and the Terrible Gorble by William Shoemaker Jan. 12, 2012 $2.99 2692 words Sample 20%
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William V. Shoemaker III (Tres) worked tirelessly with his father William Shoemaker II (Bill) to write and illustrate a book for Tres’ first child Emily. After initially writing the story, Tres contacted his father, a talented artist, and asked if he would be interested in illustrating it. After some coercion, Bill was convinced and the two began story-boarding the book. After months of meetings and determined effort on the part of the illustrator, the book was finished and printed on a limited basis and now is available through a variety of e-publishing outlets. Tres is a partner at Times Ten LLC, an organizational development consulting firm, and currently resides in Littleton, Colorado with his wife and two children. He is an avid aviation and motorcycle enthusiast. Bill Shoemaker is retired and lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife of over fifty years.
Alien1 by Ipam Alien1 by Ipam Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 26190 words Read a sample
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splats in ballet, sour notes in choir & drives really fast.
Behind the Frozen Waterfall by Ron Aberdeen Behind the Frozen Waterfall by Ron Aberdeen Jan. 12, 2012 $0.99 8721 words Sample 5%
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Before I started writing in 2005 at the age of 60, I was the CEO for an International manufacturing company and prior to that a marketing executive for the Sony Corporation. I bring my commercial experience and world travels together with my business and marketing skills to create fast moving, exciting and entertaining stories for film. In my few years as a writer I have been commissioned by directors David DeCoteau, and emerging director Simon Foster and producers Bill Dever, Françoise Gouliardon and André Paquette and hired as a story editor for prize-winning director Andy Lauer. Recently I completed a screenplay commissioned for a prestigious Anglo/Chinese project and was commissioned to write a new TV series based on the short stories of the renowned horror author, Ramsay Campbell. Currently I have two screenplays going into production and two others that have won awards.
Lost in the Clouds by Jason W. Chan Lost in the Clouds by Jason W. Chan Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 3848 words Read a sample
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Jason W. Chan reads and writes voraciously. As a love story specialist, his favorite films include Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Beauty and the Beast. He calls Canada home. Check out his blog/website: www.jasonwchan.blogspot.com
Sirenoteka Fairy Tales by Marija F. Sullivan Sirenoteka Fairy Tales by Marija F. Sullivan Jan. 11, 2012 $5.00 16909 words
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Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe by Rachel Starr Thomson Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe by Rachel Starr Thomson Jan. 11, 2012 $2.99 30256 words Sample 20%
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Rachel Starr Thomson is a writer, indie publisher, and editor. She's the author of the Seventh World Trilogy and six other books published by Little Dozen Press. Rachel is a homeschool graduate, a dweller in southern Canada, a lover of long walks, good books, hot tea, and rich fellowship, and a counter-cultural revolutionary who thinks we'd all be much better off if we pitched our television sets out the nearest window.
The Big Fat Fly by Mike Jones The Big Fat Fly by Mike Jones Jan. 11, 2012 $0.99 1270 words Sample 40%
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Who am I , What am I, Where am I ? I am like your mother and your father who take's care of you. I am like your sister and your brother who are there for you. I am like your best friend who looks out for you. I am like your guardian who keeps you safe. I am like your teacher who feeds your mind. I am all seeing, all hearing and all knowing. I am like the birds that sing their little song. I am like the sunrise that wakes you in the morning. I am the joy that brings a little smile into your life. I am everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Just like the wind you can't see me or touch me but you know I am there. Who am I , What am I, Where am I ? – I am the Words. The words that brings a little sunshine into your life.
Edward and Bear by Sonya Chan Edward and Bear by Sonya Chan Jan. 09, 2012 $0.99 3384 words Sample 20%
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Born in Hong Kong and immigrated to United State at age of seventeen, Sonya Chan has achieved a promising career in business consulting and has co-owned a technology business. But her life took a sharp turn when she had an accident. Having to give up her career in business, Sonya began to explore other talents she is given. Among all, writing has always been her interest and hobby. Through her stories, Sonya wishes to touch the readers’ hearts with her passion, experience and enlightenment about life.
A Very Blakely Christmas by Jamie Ott A Very Blakely Christmas by Jamie Ott Jan. 08, 2012 $3.99 2073 words Sample 20%
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Boring Bedtime Stories by Dave Brown Boring Bedtime Stories by Dave Brown Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 12634 words Sample 20%
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Dave Brown is a father who remembers only too well the years of sleep deprivation when his three daughters were toddlers and preschoolers. He hopes that his new book, Boring Bedtime Stories, will help other sleep-deprived parents get a little more rest.
Duizend Eilanden Ver by Tais Teng Duizend Eilanden Ver by Tais Teng Jan. 07, 2012 $4.99 33329 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
Fairy Tales by Monica P Fairy Tales by Monica P Jan. 06, 2012 $1.00 1922 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.
Prinsesse Lila og Prinsen pÃ¥ Den Vrede Hest by Per Holbo Prinsesse Lila og Prinsen pÃ¥ Den Vrede Hest by Per Holbo Jan. 06, 2012 $3.19 2006 words Sample 40%
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When I was a kid, about 8 yrs. old or so, I would lend at least 25 books at the school library for my summer break. At first my teachers shook their heads in disbelief and they were probably thinking to themselves: he is never going to finish all of those books. But coming back after the summer break, I was always able to give them a detailed review of every single book. Some of those books were trilogies such as Isaac Asimovs "Foundation-" series and "Ringworld." I simply love books and though I like watching a movie just as much as everyone else, reading a book really is something else. By reading a book you construct pictures in your own mind instead of being served by a director. But what I love the most about books is the possibility of finding several layers in the book. Things that you cannot find in a movie can be put into a book, because words can be used in such a way that other kinds of meaning appear or disappear. I write about almost everything and anything, but always with my own speciality of "wry and dry" humor, that is, the kind of humor that attacks a subject head on, but still leaves the reader to think about it. I really hope you will enjoy my books... Wishing you a good reading experience, Per Holbo
Sagor För Barn by Ratan Lal Basu Sagor För Barn by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 Free! 3576 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Cuentos Para Niños by Ratan Lal Basu Cuentos Para Niños by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 Free! 4378 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Histórias Para Crianças by Ratan Lal Basu Histórias Para Crianças by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 Free! 3948 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Storie Per Bambini by Ratan Lal Basu Storie Per Bambini by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 Free! 3988 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Sögur Fyrir Börn by Ratan Lal Basu Sögur Fyrir Börn by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 Free! 3579 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Mädchen und Fee retten das Rotkäppchen by Marion Becker-Richter Mädchen und Fee retten das Rotkäppchen by Marion Becker-Richter Jan. 05, 2012 $3.99 2760 words Sample 30%
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Marion Becker wurde 1963 in Homberg am Niederrhein geboren. Sie hat in Duisburg Sozialwissenschaften studiert und ihren Doktor gemacht. Nach mehreren Jahren als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin wechselte sie ans Europäische Fortbildungsinstitut für Film und Fernsehen, wo sie als Redakteurin und Produktionsleiterin arbeitete. Heute lebt sie in Spanien und produziert in ihrem eigenen Unternehmen Software und Medien für Fußballtrainer. Marion Becker hat drei erwachsene Kinder und ein Enkelkind und eine Schwäche für Geschichten fast aller Art.
Faeriefied by De-ann Black Faeriefied by De-ann Black Jan. 04, 2012 $0.99 74778 words Sample 20%
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De-ann Black is a bestselling author, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist. Traditionally published for over 15 years. She has over 40 books published, for adults (romance, crime thrillers, espionage/suspense novels) and children (non-fiction rocket science books, children's fiction and picture books). Her books include Special Forces and crime thriller books - Guile, The Strife of Riley, and Moth to the Flame. Romantic comedies include - The Bitch-Proof Suit, The Cure For Love, and Oops! I'm the Paparazzi. De-ann's latest children's fiction books are: Secondhand Spooks - December 32nd, Faeriefied, and School for Aliens. She previously worked as a full-time newspaper journalist for several years. She had her own weekly columns in the press. This included being a motoring correspondent where she got to test drive cars every week for the press for three years. She is also a professional artist and illustrator. And photographer. Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio that ran for over three years. De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong, and Jiu Jitsu. She splits her time between Scotland, Dublin and London. Find out more at www.de-annblack.com
Lily Rose and the RosyCheeksTree by Salima Korri Lily Rose and the RosyCheeksTree by Salima Korri Jan. 04, 2012 $1.99 12576 words Sample 25%
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My name is Salima Korri and I was born on April 5th 1997. I live in London, United Kingdom and I am still attending secondary school. I'm a hard worker and I enjoy History and English and hope to become one day, a writer, an archaeologist or even a historian. But for now, let's dream. I'm working by day, writing by evening and imagining by night. I love reading and always try to find a bargain for my favourite books. I am also a huge movie addict but I still do my work so don’t worry! I have sensational ideas about fairies and other stories. I have a passion of writing that is outstanding and an imagination that is remarkably surprising! My stories explore hidden worlds and places and how they are pleasingly amazing. They are all about magic, mythical creatures and unseen worlds. They are truly amazing stories you won't forget and are aimed at children between the ages of 9 to 14.
Douglas the Dragon: Book 1 - Douglas the Unloved Dragon by William Forde Douglas the Dragon: Book 1 - Douglas the Unloved Dragon by William Forde Jan. 04, 2012 Free! 14482 words Read a sample
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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.