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Bagheads by Karen Woods Bagheads by Karen Woods Feb. 06, 2012 $5.99 109301 words Sample 10%
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"Manchester's answer to Martina Cole" Mother of four Karen Woods uses her experiences of growing up on a Manchester council estate in her writing. Having left school with no qualifications, Karen spent her formative years raising children and suffering domestic abuse. However a job with Manchester City Council led to a literacy course and, eventually, the desire to write a novel. Since writing ‘Broken Youth’ Karen has been an inspiration to anyone who has lived on a council estate. Her debut novel was voted number 1 on Waterstone’s Readers reviews in April 2010. Since then Karen has started “The Laughing Ladies Show” with her friend Julie Kernaghan on 106.6 FM in North Manchester and two local bands (Rainband and Northern Icon) have recorded tracks inspired by Karen’s first novel. Karen is now working on her third novel “Northern Girls Love Gravy”.
The Orchards of Ithaca by Harry Mark Petrakis The Orchards of Ithaca by Harry Mark Petrakis Feb. 05, 2012 $9.99 80391 words Sample 20%
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Harry Mark Petrakis is the author of twenty-three books, short-stories, and essays, and has been nominated twice for the National Book Award. His books include the 'A Dream of Kings' (1966), set in Chicago, which was a New York Times bestseller. It was published in twelve foreign editions and was made into a motion picture (1969) starring Anthony Quinn. He has won the O. Henry Award, and received awards from Friends of American Writers, Friends of Literature, and the Society of Midland Authors. He was the Nikos Kazantzakis Chair in Modern Greek Studies at San Francisco State University and the McGuffy Visiting Lecturer at Ohio University. In 2004, the American College of Greece in Athens presented him with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree.
21 Cancellati by Barbara Rayne 21 Cancellati by Barbara Rayne Feb. 03, 2012 $5.99 19878 words Sample 20%
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As an urban child, my getaway from the noise and fast pace was escaping into the world of imagination. Is there any better place than books? My imaginary characters had everything I never could. I ran with them, changed the world, traveled across the magical unknown planets and waited for some better era to arrive. Today, I know one can change so little. But, reading the kind of fiction I write, one can recognize the present in the future, sense the loop which they plan to, with a smile, wrap around one's neck. One can make that crucial step not to be in the line while they wrap it around other people's necks. I want to show what the world might become if don't notice the traps on the road that are being placed by the ones who have that power. I'm taking you on my path that takes courage to face the imperfections of the world we're living in now and preparing you that it could be even worse if we do not expose it. I love challenges, do you?
The Tube Healer by Matt Wingett The Tube Healer by Matt Wingett Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 14593 words Read a sample
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I was born in Portsmouth in 1968, and have worked variously as a tv scriptwriter, hypnotist, itinerant poet, computer repairer, teach of English as a foreign language, copywriter, rare bookdealer and dealer in vintage clothing. I love my home town of Portsmouth, and have discovered so much about it. In my stories, I just want to tell you more...
Cutia Pandorei (poveste) by Adria Martin Cutia Pandorei (poveste) by Adria Martin Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 8885 words Read a sample
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Maenads by Robert Eisenhart Maenads by Robert Eisenhart Jan. 23, 2012 $4.99 29475 words Sample 20%
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Like the character Spokes, in The Spoken Word, I grew up in a New York City housing project. Similarities end there.... I graduated New York State University. I started writing songs in the '70’s and I began writing novels in the '80's. I've worked as an English teacher, a chiropractor, and a cop. I'm now retired and living in Long Beach, California. I spend a lot of time practicing guitar and revising my novels so I can e-published them. So far I've gotten around to Occabot, The Spoken Word, and Maenads. A hallmark of my novels is that the stories get more exciting as they progress. Also, I usually come up with surprise endings. In other words, buy the book and see how the story ends.
Town M by Roman Shabanov Town M by Roman Shabanov Jan. 22, 2012 $3.99 68112 words Sample 20%
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Incident On Walsh Street by Thomas Stone Incident On Walsh Street by Thomas Stone Jan. 20, 2012 $2.99 25262 words Sample 25%
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Harkness Candle Takes It Home by David Barron Harkness Candle Takes It Home by David Barron Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 2042 words Sample 20%
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A writer who, by all accounts, is having a wonderful time doing what he loves. writes Science Fantasy Romance
The Insult by Deepankar The Insult by Deepankar Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 3303 words Sample 40%
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Deepankar is a graduate from IIT Roorkee (IITR) and IIM Calcutta (IIMC), two of the most prestigious institutions in India, for engineering and management respectively. He was raised in the small town of Rourkela in Orissa, India. He is passionate about books, music and movies. Deepankar writes novels, short-stories, poetry and plays too. He is married and lives in Bangalore, India.
Sex on the Beach by Raud Kennedy Sex on the Beach by Raud Kennedy Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 54846 words Sample 15%
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Short Takes by Michael Meltsner Short Takes by Michael Meltsner Jan. 15, 2012 $4.99 69251 words Sample 16%
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Michael Meltsner is a senior professor of law at Northeastern University in Boston, and the school's former dean. He is the author of recognized nonfiction about civil rights lawyering and the death penalty abolition movement, as well as the novel Short Takes.
Dark Stranger by Anthony J Fuchs Dark Stranger by Anthony J Fuchs Jan. 13, 2012 $0.99 2347 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.
Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 1355 words Read a sample
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Patrick O'Duffy is tall, Australian and a professional editor, although not always in that order. He has written role-playing games, short fiction, a little journalism and freelance non-fiction, and is currently working on a novel, although frankly not working hard enough. He loves off-kilter fiction, Batman comics and his fiancée, and finds this whole writing-about-yourself-in-the-third-person thing difficult to take seriously.
Stick Out Your Tongue by Raud Kennedy Stick Out Your Tongue by Raud Kennedy Jan. 11, 2012 $0.99 72621 words Sample 15%
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Paylag by Jupiter Walp Paylag by Jupiter Walp Jan. 09, 2012 $1.99 3296 words Sample 20%
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Jupiter Walp is an author of fiction.
A Wake of Vultures by J. Lewis Celeste A Wake of Vultures by J. Lewis Celeste Jan. 03, 2012 $0.99 10092 words Sample 5%
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J. Lewis Celeste was born in Washington Heights, New York City on June 11th, 1970. He has written "Gettin' Paid", a fictional urban novel about crime and choices made in the ghettos of America. He is also the author of the short story, "A Wake of Vultures"- a tale that takes place in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Feel free to contact J. Lewis Celeste through his e-mail or Facebook page. Gettin' Paid cover art work courtesy of Kris Dunham. Graffiti by J. Lewis Celeste If you wish to purchase a paperback copy of "Gettin' Paid" feel free send an e-mail to jlceleste@gmail.com
All The Way Gone by D. James Eldon All The Way Gone by D. James Eldon Jan. 01, 2012 $0.99 63179 words Sample 20%
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A native New Yorker, D. James Eldon has been writing fiction and poetry for more than 25 years. After barely finishing high school, he chose to drink heavily and skip the college classes his friends were attending to join the Navy (which lasted all of 6 months). Returning to NYC he studied acting while working as a bouncer, then a waiter (possibly the worst waiter ever to have worked in a 3-star restaurant), and finally a bartender. After cheating death more than once, he quit drinking, quit working in bars, and found himself an office gig. Having more clear-headed time on his hands then he knew what to do with - he went back and read all those books he'd skipped in school, falling in love with authors, such as Don DeLillo, Paul Auster, Michael Ondaatje, the poetry of Pablo Neruda, and the short stories of Hemingway and Raymond Carver. Not comfortable with the auditioning process, but still driven to express himself creatively, he began writing short stories and poetry, which he found infinitely more enjoyable and satisfying than acting. He gave up acting and spent his free time writing. After many years of writing and supporting himself in the technology field, he quit working in the corporate world and began writing his first novel. In 2006, he left NYC on a cross-country motorcycle trip. Though originally planning to return to NYC in a few weeks, he instead spent 4 years traveling the west on motorcycle, working odd jobs while continuing to write. In 2008 a collection of his short stories was published in French, under the title, Made In New York by Zanzibar Editions. Late 2009 saw his first novel All The Way Gone published, in both English (self-published) and French (again, by Zanzibar Editions, under the title Sur Le Fil). He returned to NYC in 2010 where he lives with his girlfriend and their 3 cats. He is hard at work on the, as yet untitled, follow-up to All The Way Gone. His writing has been described as dark, funny, twisted, sparse, unconventional, character-driven pieces with crisp, realistic dialogue. Check out his poetry blog at www.disposablepoetry.com
Clockwork by Meghan Kelly Clockwork by Meghan Kelly Dec. 31, 2011 $0.99 7209 words Sample 10%
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Meghan Kelly lives in North Carolina when not lost inside her own head.
Public Key by David Axel Kurtz Public Key by David Axel Kurtz Dec. 29, 2011 $8.99 103533 words Sample 5%
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David Axel Kurtz is a Recent College Graduate. He lives in Cambridge with three lorem ipsums and his pet mudkip, Kinakuta.
Knockout King! by Graham Murray Knockout King! by Graham Murray Dec. 27, 2011 $0.99 5039 words Sample 10%
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As a full-time author, I have what is possibly the best ‘job’ in the world, though I do not see writing as a job. Having been blessed with a vivid and active imagination, I am never short of material around which to build a story and have enough backlog material to last several lifetimes. In any event, storylines are everywhere. Just look around you - wherever you are - and there’s your story! Even a pitch-black room is a story in itself if you have the imagination. A writer without imagination is called a blank page, or ‘writer’s block (which I do not believe even exists). That said, my work tends to include elements of humanity, loss and grief, revenge, retribution, riddles and a plethora other hooks to keep readers turning pages (or hitting ‘Next”). Some of my simple riddles in stories have yet to be solved! (see “The Importance of Looking Right” for an example.) If you’re a ‘skipper’, i.e. you tend to ‘skip’ over blocks of text, then my work is definitely not for you. Very often in my stories, EVERY word is there for a reason, and if you’re a ‘skipper’ you are sure to miss a critical clue or aspect of the story which may render it meaningless to you. Who skips over stories anyway? Why read at all if you’re going to do that? In one of my stories, it is a single punctuation mark that emphasises the point of the story. Although it is a single ‘ . ’, the relevance of that single period runs into several paragraphs. The story in question is “Small Mercies”. All authors include aspects of their own life and personality in their writing. When I read back through some of my material, I often wonder how true this is. If a psychologist were to attempt to compose a ‘profile’ of me based on my writing, I would certainly either be the weirdest or most wanted person on earth! All of my stories contain a moral in one form or another and I like to keep these obscure and make the reader think about what they have just read. I never ‘spell it out’ in any of my stories. If you didn’t ‘get it’, your either skipped over a critical clue or misunderstood a vital part of the story. Read it again – the answer is ALWAYS there! Some people have read my short stories several times before they finally see the clues. And then they find them all! Try “To Be Frank” as a classic example of clues dotted all over the place. Many readers do not get this story, even right at the very end, where I DO spell it out. Amazing. As for my ebook entitled, “Li’l Red in the Hood”, I am always flabbergasted at how many people simply do not get what that story is all about. 99% of readers completely miss the point! Hint: it is British comedy! That may explain a lot . . . I take great pains to include these little titbits in my work, often taking days just to write a few paragraphs to ensure that the words are precisely the way they need to be. For me, writing is like building the innards of a fine Swiss watch. The face (cover) is easy, but the mechanism (story) is what makes it . . . well, Swiss. And therein lies the difference between experienced and new writers. New writers have yet to learn the subtle nuances and tend to blurt out stories, rather than sneakily guiding and misleading their readers and then smacking them with a punchline. My regular readers know that I make my books free for the first 24 hours or so, but then I charge for them. See my various works on the reasons for this. I don’t give away my work other than for promotional reasons. Freebies don’t pay the mortgage! Newbies just don’t get this. Between May and December of 2001, I sold just over 34,000 copies through Smashwords’ Distribution Channels, although I publish mainly on Amazon. 2012 looks like being a better year and hopefully we have now seen the end of all the vampire/werewolf/lesbian tedium and the real, adult fiction can come to the fore once again. I sure do miss it. If you need to contact me for any reason, the information is in any of my books, printed or ebooks. I look forward to hearing from you. I try to answer all my email, although this can take some time as my inbox gets quite hectic at times.
La espera by Merari Fierro La espera by Merari Fierro Dec. 27, 2011 $1.99 24402 words Sample 10%
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Escritora Mexicana, Mexico D.F. 1970 Es Licenciada en Lengua y Literatura Hispánica por la UNAM, 1996. Se especializó en “Política y Gestión Cultural” UAM, 2008. Hasta 1998 desarrolló labores de investigación editorial en el Departamento de Literatura de la Dirección General de Publicaciones del CNCA. A partir de ese año trabaja para diversas editoriales, tales como: Conafe, SM, Santillana, Norma, SEP, Larousse y Pearson, entre otras. Gracias a su magnífica formación y experiencia, funda el despacho profesional ENDORA, dedicado al diseño editorial en todas sus facetas: Taller de creación literaria, círculos de lectura, etc. Siendo desde 2010 coordinadora de Edita México. Bibliografía: “Asesino es Daniel, el viejo” en "Malicia en el taller de las maravillas", Salinas, México, 1994. “Lorena la de ojos extraviados”, Primer premio de Concurso Revista Mensajero, 1994. “Luna oscura”, “La roca” y “Encuentro” en "Narraciones de terror, fervor y chunga", La Trastienda, México, 1995. "Margarita o los cuentos del demonio", Mixcóatl (Cuentalia 2), 1998. "La playa" en Reading 2, Harcourt Brace, 1998 (Libro de texto). "Libro de 2 de primaria, Español", Norma (serie Girasol), 2000 (Libro de texto). “Capituti y el Ché” y “De cómo conocí a Capituti” en "Cuéntame que te cuento", Selector, 2001. "La espera" (Colección de relatos), Editorial Amarante (ebook), Salamanca (España) 2011. Artículos: "Gitanos en Budapest", en revista Replicante, 2006. "La mujer de la arena", de Kôbô Abe, en Revista Malabar, 2007. "La actualidad de las editoriales independientes en México", Mar de Vértigos, 2008 (artículo en libro de ensayos). "De cómo dejar de sufrir por las letras", en Revista Quehacer editorial, 2010 y Solar Editores (artículo en libro de ensayos).
Melody by Michael Hemmingson Melody by Michael Hemmingson Dec. 26, 2011 $2.98 28779 words Sample 20%
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Fractured in this Killing Scene by Stevie Mach Fractured in this Killing Scene by Stevie Mach Dec. 19, 2011 $2.29 66555 words Sample 20%
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I started writing in my teens, poetry and lyrics, was briefly in a band, wrote some songs, developed prose and wrote numerous short stories and a few novels. Somewhere along the way though, the writing was left behind. Move on, twenty-odd years, to the latter part of my fourth decade on the planet, and the creative impulse is returning. My website then, is my panacea for a lengthy bout of writing procrastination. As I edit and post more of my original, and now, elderly, endeavours, I have begun adding new and exciting stuff also. It is great to be starting all over again! Stevie Mach is my pen name, an abridged version of my real name, Stephen McConnachie. In my normal everyday life, I am a self-employed computer technician and graphic designer, I live and work in central Scotland, and muddle along, much as most people do.
Walking Home by Monica P Walking Home by Monica P Dec. 18, 2011 $1.00 1314 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.
Cidade Dormitório by Henrique Komatsu Cidade Dormitório by Henrique Komatsu Dec. 18, 2011 Free! 8111 words Read a sample
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Caso tenha gostado do livro (ou não), entre em contato. Gostaria de saber o que você achou. Obrigado. henriquekom@gmail.com If you are pleased (or not) with the book you read, please get in tocuh. I would like to know your opinion. Thank you. henriquekom@gmail.com
Block by D.D. Ruby Block by D.D. Ruby Dec. 17, 2011 $2.99 85072 words Sample 20%
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Born and raised in West Yorkshire, d.d ruby has lived in London since the age of nineteen. Building on a medical background, ruby has worked as a health columnist and freelance journalist writing on a diverse range of subjects from politics to popular culture. Notable for a visceral and energetic style, readers will quickly be drawn into the unorthodox world of this passionate and versatile new author.
From Brooklyn Dressmaker's Diaries or Big Kiss from Russian Dolls by Zhanat Manceri From Brooklyn Dressmaker's Diaries or Big Kiss from Russian Dolls by Zhanat Manceri Dec. 08, 2011 $4.99 85921 words Sample 20%
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Scumbo by Barry Graham Scumbo by Barry Graham Dec. 06, 2011 $3.99 34606 words Sample 10%
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"The awesome Barry Graham" - American Book Review Barry Graham is an author, screenwriter, poet, journalist and blogger whose dark and gritty urban novels have received international acclaim and whose reporting has helped more than one corrupt politician leave office. He has written for a diversity of magazines and newspapers, including Harper's, Flaunt, Parabola, Las Vegas Life, The Arizona Republic and Scotland on Sunday. His blog contains reporting and commentary on politics, critical theory, the death penalty, urbanism, sustainability, books, films and Zen practice. Born and dragged up in Glasgow, Scotland, he has traveled widely and is currently based in the U.S. His previous occupations include boxing and grave-digging. He is also a Zen monk, and serves as the Abbot of The Sitting Frog Zen Center. His book of Zen teachings, Kill Your Self: Life After Ego, was published in 2011. His most recent novel, When It All Comes Down to Dust, was published in January 2012. He has witnessed two executions in Florence, Arizona, at the invitation of the prisoners. His account of that experience won a FOLIO Silver Medal in the Best Single Article category, and is included in his nonfiction book Why I Watch People Die. Barry Graham's books include the novels The Wrong Thing, The Book of Man (chosen by the American Library Association as one of the best books of 1995), How Do You Like Your Blue-Eyed Boy? and Of Darkness and Light, the story collections Scumbo and Before, and a poetry collection, Traffic and Murder. His stories have been published in the anthologies Phoenix Noir, Send My Love and a Molotov Cocktail, Suspect Device and Intoxication. His short screenplay Holding Back the Dawn was produced in 2001. In 2009, the French magazine Transfuge named Barry Graham one of the great "post-realist" authors. A collection of his fiction and nonfiction, Regarde Les Hommes Mourir, is published in French by Treizième Note Editions. He is collaborating with French artist Vince Larue on a graphic novel, Dark Heat.
South Beach by Diego Fonseca South Beach by Diego Fonseca Dec. 05, 2011 $4.99 39871 words Sample 25%
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Diego Fonseca nació en Las Varillas, en medio de la pampa láctea argentina, en junio de 1970. Comenzaba el invierno. Fonseca se formó como periodista y comunicador en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba y tiene una dilatada carrera internacional como escritor de no-ficción. Es editor-at-large de la revista Etiqueta Negra, una de las más prestigiosas publicaciones de crónicas y reportajes en español, y fue editor para México y América Latina de AméricaEconomía, la principal revista de economía y finanzas de la región. Como periodista, sus trabajos se han publicado en medios de América Latina, Europa y Estados Unidos como Orsai, CNN/Expansión, SoHo y BNAmericas, entre otros. Fonseca es un profundo conocedor de América Latina, especializado en el periodismo económico y político. Ha vivido en Ciudad de México y Miami. En Madrid, cursó el MBA de IE Business School. En 2009 se trasladó a Washington, DC desde donde tomó estudios de posgrado en Georgetown University y desde donde dirige el proyecto de periodismo digital de la revista Etiqueta Negra. Es, además, asesor de organismos internacionales. Su arrribo a la ficción se concretó primero en antologías y, en 2009, con su libro de relatos "South Beach". Actualmente, trabaja en la novela "La vigilia" y las nouvelles "Perras" y "Fauna". Está próximo a editar su segunda colección de relatos, "La hospitalidad de la mentira". En 2012, Alfaguara publicará su antología de no-ficción con 25 escritores internacionales, un trabajo en coedición que retrata la relación entre América Latina y Estados Unidos.
Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster Dec. 03, 2011 $0.99 107873 words Sample 20%
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I live in London, where I juggle full time work with being a husband, father and early morning fitness fanatic. Writing, whether it be poems, articles, letters, short stories or full blown novels, is what I do to escape into a world of self-indulgent fantasy, where I can create, enhance and delete whatever thoughts and feelings I have – where no rules exist other than those I choose to follow. And if others enjoy my writing, then that’s a huge added bonus. Hoodie is my first novel, although I have another in progress, and many more ideas in the pipeline. I don’t consider myself limited to any particular genre. Hoodie’s predominantly geared towards a general commercial market, but also falls squarely within the contemporary / young adult market. Here’s what people are saying about Hoodie: ‘Wow! What a read! This is a superb book with everything thrown in the melting pot! Romance, drugs, crime, teenage angst and social commentary are cleverly interwoven to produce a superb book.’ Self Publishing Magazine ‘...a top novel...’ Paddington and Westminster Times ‘…clockwork orange with a twist…would make a good film…’ John F. ‘…a compelling dialogue and impressive depth of character development…a slightly surreal rites-of-passage…I particularly enjoyed the boys’ relationships with the girls, which felt suitably confused and hormonal.’ H. Davis, Freelance Script Reader ‘I have recently read your book 'Hoodie' with great pleasure. What a great book, with a breathtaking ending!’ Emma Brocklehurst ‘Brendon Lancaster’s first novel is written well and I found myself feeling for the characters. Everyone will be able to relate to some aspect of the flawed personalities. But it must be noted that my favorite part to this novel was the last chapter -Can You See Me, where the author incorporates a personal poem. I found it poignantly emotional and authentic as well as an original concept to arrange an entire chapter that way as well as provide a clear and perfect ending to the story. I give this novel four out of five HOTS’ Ami Blackwelder ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and could feel what must be the heartfelt sadness of a lot of teenage boys and girls. The loneliness of more than one character, although different personalities and different moral standards, gives not only teenagers someone to identify with, but a lot of broken adults. This is a book that I would happily give to my grandchildren to read and would hope that it would be used in schools giving students something educationally stimulating yet gripping that they and hopefully the tutors will associate with and maybe learn from.’ Jean Hassan ‘This is a great book and very well-written. The reader will want to it read in one sitting; I found it very difficult to put down. This is not a book for someone who wants fantasy and froth; in contrast it is brutal, gritty and honest. Hoodie is a book for and about today’s generation. It tells of dreams, consequences and coming of age. Hoodie is not a particularly likeable character, but his vulnerability in the fact of the harsh reality of life is endearing. We will all find something of the protagonist in ourselves, and while that may horrify some of us, if we are honest, we have experienced some of what Hoodie has too’ Self Publishing Magazine Further reviews/feedback welcome!
Twenty Seven Seventy by Perry Gamsby Twenty Seven Seventy by Perry Gamsby Dec. 01, 2011 $1.99 50244 words Sample 20%
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Shoes by Brian Hammar Shoes by Brian Hammar Nov. 30, 2011 $0.99 4387 words Sample 30%
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Brian A. Hammar was born and raised in Lowell Massachusetts. After six years in the Air Force he settled in New Hampshire where he worked as an Engineer and Project Manager in commercial and industrial construction and renovation. During that time he began writing fiction and joined a group of writers known as the Tyngsborough Writers Group at the library in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. He found the group most helpful for their criticism and encouragement.
Conta'm la veritat sobre l'amor by Santiago Forné Conta'm la veritat sobre l'amor by Santiago Forné Nov. 18, 2011 $11.14 164570 words Sample 20%
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Santiago Forné (Castelló, 1959) Ha publicat les novel·les La dona infidel (Quaderns Crema, 2002) i L’últim estiu abans de Chicago (Tabarca, 2006, Premi Ciutat de Torrent). Aquesta és la seua tercera novel·la i la primera que publica en l’editorial Tria Llibres. A més, ha fet alguna incursió en la literatura infantil (L’últim linx, Bullent, 2009, XIX Premi Carmesina).
La vida de los demás by Joaquín Padeira La vida de los demás by Joaquín Padeira Nov. 16, 2011 $4.99 104074 words Sample 10%
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Joaquín Padeira (Madrid, 1958), abogado y escritor, es autor de numerosos cuentos, guiones y novelas, algunos de los cuales sólo en los últimos años han comenzado a ver la luz. En 2007 se publica con gran éxito de público su primera novela, "El aliento de la serpiente" (Literaturas Com Libros), obra de corte policíaco, en la que destaca el cuidado estudio psicológico de sus personajes y una pormenorizada descripción de los diversos ambientes en los que se desarrolla la acción. Tan sólo un año después se edita en catalán "Soledad en la guerra" (Maikalili, 2008), obra ambientada en la guerra civil española y "políticamente incorrecta", que no deja indiferente al lector. Literaturas Com Libros tiene proyectada su publicación en castellano en próximas fechas. En 2011 aparece "La tierra desnuda" (Literaturas Com Libros), obra cerrada y completa, ambientada a caballo entre España y Australia, que auna de manera excelente la tensión propia de una novela negra con el tono más profundo y psicológico de una composición de corte introspectivo. "La vida de los demás", última novela de Joaquín Padeira, consigue mantener una tensión constante mientras nos introduce con una narración ágil en ese lado bronco de la vida cotidiana que late junto a todos nosotros y que, cuando casualmente nos toca, es capaz de desbaratar todas nuestras seguridades. Con varias novelas en preparación, Joaquín Padeira reside actualmente en Madrid en donde compagina su actividad literaria con el ejercicio de la abogacía.
Fiasco or Desired celebration which didn't happen by Oleg Frolov Fiasco or Desired celebration which didn't happen by Oleg Frolov Nov. 14, 2011 $6.99 59261 words Sample 20%
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Come le oche by Antonio Castelli Come le oche by Antonio Castelli Nov. 11, 2011 $6.99 85435 words Sample 20%
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Antonio Castelli è nato a Padova nel 1961, fa l'architetto e questo è il suo primo romanzo.
La seduzione della vita by Maxim Serranos Soler La seduzione della vita by Maxim Serranos Soler Nov. 10, 2011 $3.99 21795 words Sample 20%
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Màxim Serranos Soler nasce l’ultimo anno della dittatura spagnola a Vilanova i la Geltrú, una città a metà strada tra l’onirica Macondo e la città provinciale senza orizzonti. Questa dualità marcherà la sua vita e la sua scrittura, caratterizzata da un’ironia quasi gentile e da un debole per situazioni piuttosto surrealistiche. Laureato universitario in Traduzione e in Lettere, abita dal 2002 in Lussemburgo, dove lavora come traduttore. Come autore, ha pubblicato tre libri di racconti in catalano: Incipit vila nova (i la Geltrú), 2002; La seducció de la vida, 2005, e Paramites, 2006. La sua seconda opera è stata tradotta in spagnolo e in italiano. Lui stesso ha tradotto in francese il suo terzo libro, pubblicato recentemente in Lussemburgo con il titolo Le suicide du phénix et autres événements improbables (ed. Ultimomondo).
Death in the City by Michael Jasper Death in the City by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 7554 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.
Best of Friends by B.G. Hope Best of Friends by B.G. Hope Nov. 06, 2011 $0.99 3181 words Sample 20%
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Manual de Trigonometria Aplicada by Victor Domingos Manual de Trigonometria Aplicada by Victor Domingos Nov. 04, 2011 $2.99 6234 words Sample 40%
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Victor Domingos (Portugal, 1981) é licenciado em Psicologia e um eterno autodidata de tudo e mais alguma coisa. A sua obra de narrativa "Ode a Um Poeta Naturalista" (ArcosOnline.com, 2003) recebeu em 1999 o Prémio Literário Teixeira de Queirós. Em 2002, uma outra narrativa sua, intitulada "Manual de Trigonometria Aplicada" (Autores de Braga, 2002) seria o trabalho vencedor do Concurso Literário “Ecos da Memória”. Três anos mais tarde, viria a ser atribuído o 2º prémio, no Concurso Nacional de Contos “D. Sancho I”, à sua narrativa "As Confissões de Dulce" (Quasi Edições, 2006). No campo da poesia, publicou a obra "é preciso calar o monólogo" (ArcosOnline.com, 2005). Tem também colaboração dispersa por variadas publicações, como a revista portuguesa "Terra de Val de Vez" (Nº18, 2007), a revista digital galega "Andar21.net" ou o portal brasileiro "Alma de Poeta".
The Personal Touch by Joe Solomon The Personal Touch by Joe Solomon Nov. 02, 2011 Free! 7034 words Read a sample
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Free Parking by Henri Bauhaus Free Parking by Henri Bauhaus Oct. 22, 2011 You set the price! 1632 words Sample 20%
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After completing a degree curriculum in Field Biology with the State University of New York, I ventured into the available job market as a restaurant worker. Over thirty years later, I took up the pen again and have been writing ever since. The main impetus for my literary ramblings has been an itinerant life style that gave me residence in seven states and many opportunities to travel. My written output includes short stories, flash fiction, a novel and numerous short articles. I blog at http://yeyeright.wordpress.com.
Piedra by Bruno Aceves Humana Piedra by Bruno Aceves Humana Oct. 21, 2011 $0.99 2924 words Sample 50%
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Bruno Aceves Humana (México, DF, 1972), egresado de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, es editor y traductor.
La flor del frío by Jorge Luis Cáceres La flor del frío by Jorge Luis Cáceres Oct. 21, 2011 $2.99 32017 words Sample 10%
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Jorge Luis Cáceres Escritor y viajero. Quito (Ecuador) 1982. Graduado en Leyes por la Universidad Internacional del Ecuador. Master en Criminología y Ejecución Penal por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. "Desde las sombras" (relatos), Ed. El Conejo, Quito 2007 "La flor del frío" (relatos), Ed. El Conejo, Quito 2009. Ed. Amarante, 2011 (ebook) "Aquellos extraños días en los que brillo", Borrador Editores, Lima 2011. Está preparando una antología de narradores contemporáneos ecuatorianos para la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México bajo el título: "Lo que haremos cuando la ficción se agote". México, 2011-2012. "El Desafío de lo imaginario", antología binacional contemporánea peruano-ecuatoriana de cuentos. Lima 2011; también en "Letras cómplices". Girandula, UNICEF y Municipio Metropolitano de Quito, 2011. Varios de sus textos han sido publicados en revistas y suplementos impresos y virtuales de México, Perú, Venezuela, Argentina y Chile. Como en Letralia, Punto en Línea de la UNAM, El otro cielo, Los poetas del 5, entre otras. Es colaborador del programa radiofónico cultural "El Círculo Imperfecto" de Radio La Luna y obtuvo la beca MAEC-–AECID (2009–-2010) otorgada por la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo. Participa en el "Laboratorio de Escritura" de la ciudad de Barcelona.
Sunny Beach - Code Yellow (Bulgarian edition) by Lyubomir Nikolov Sunny Beach - Code Yellow (Bulgarian edition) by Lyubomir Nikolov Oct. 20, 2011 $2.99 18440 words Sample 10%
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Lyubomir P. Nikolov lives and writes in Sofia, Bulgaria. His publications include a non-fiction book on psychology, a collection of short stories in Bulgarian (2010) and in English (_David's Child_,2011, _The Netizen_,2011), and various appearances in Bulgarian anthologies and magazines, both SF and mainstream. Among his literary awards are a second place in a national short story competition (2006), the 2008 Chudomir Award for humorous prose, and a nomination for the Helikon Bookstore Chain Award for his Bulgarian collection (2010).
My Transylvanian Cousin by Inez Baranay My Transylvanian Cousin by Inez Baranay Oct. 20, 2011 $0.99 6500 words Sample 20%
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Born in Italy of Hungarian parents Inez Baranay is an Australian writer; she has published ten books, seven of them novels, as well as short stories and essays in a range of publications. More biography and details of her books can be found on her website.
The 13 Collective: Bound by Fate and the Universe by Jeffrey Zweig II The 13 Collective: Bound by Fate and the Universe by Jeffrey Zweig II Oct. 19, 2011 Free! 5492 words Read a sample
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Jeffrey Zweig II studied screen/creative writing at Indiana University and Indiana State University. He loves creating stories. Becoming a novelist seemed the best way to go about being unrestricted to write what he wanted too. He placed in Semi-Finals for the 13th Annual Fade In screenplay competition and made Official Selection for Cinema City Film Festival for his screenwriting. He seeks to entertain, and on some level, enlighten. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sonko 95 by José Ángel Mañas Sonko 95 by José Ángel Mañas Oct. 12, 2011 $4.99 38917 words Sample 10%
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José Ángel Mañas nació en Madrid en 1971. Su primera novela, "Historias del Kronen" fue finalista del Premio Nadal 1994 e inspiró una de las películas españolas más taquilleras de los noventa. Seleccionada por el diario El Mundo como una de las 100 mejores novelas españolas de todos los tiempos, "Historias del Kronen", se ha consolidado, por méritos propios, como un auténtico clásico contemporáneo, un punto de referencia ineludible en la literatura española contemporánea. Desde entonces ha publicado 9 novelas. "Mensaka" (1995), "Soy un escritor frustrado" (1997), "Ciudad rayada" (1998), "Sonko 95" (1999), "Mundo burbuja" (2001) y "Caso Karen" (2005). La más desconcertante, "El secreto del Oráculo" (2007), fue una ambiciosa recreación de la epopeya de Alejandro Magno. Con "La pella" (2008) y "Sospecha" (2010), las dos últimas, Mañas ha vuelto al universo realista que fue el escenario de sus primeros éxitos. Tres de sus novelas han sido adaptadas a la gran pantalla. De "Ciudad rayada" dejó dicho el crítico Rafael Conte: «un bloque verbal de primera magnitud, una verdadera creación lingüística tan poderosa como fascinante» donde «el lenguaje argótico y potente se eleva a unos niveles de creación artística desconocidos en nuestras letras»
David,s Child by Lyubomir Nikolov David,s Child by Lyubomir Nikolov Oct. 08, 2011 $2.99 10279 words Sample 10%
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Lyubomir P. Nikolov lives and writes in Sofia, Bulgaria. His publications include a non-fiction book on psychology, a collection of short stories in Bulgarian (2010) and in English (_David's Child_,2011, _The Netizen_,2011), and various appearances in Bulgarian anthologies and magazines, both SF and mainstream. Among his literary awards are a second place in a national short story competition (2006), the 2008 Chudomir Award for humorous prose, and a nomination for the Helikon Bookstore Chain Award for his Bulgarian collection (2010).