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The Mermaid Variations by Rhys Hughes The Mermaid Variations by Rhys Hughes Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 16407 words Sample 10%
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I am a writer of Fantasy, Speculative Fiction and Magic Realism who often uses comedy and absurdism to examine philosophical issues. I am known for my original ideas, intricate plots and entertaining wordplay! I write short stories, novellas and novels. I have been a writer from an early age. I completed my first proper short story when I was 14. It was called 'The Journey of Mountain Hawk' and I still remember what it was about, even though it no longer exists. None of my early work exists. My earliest surviving short story dates from 1989, and since that time I have embarked on an ambitious project of writing a story cycle consisting of exactly 1000 linked tales. Recently I decided to give this cycle an overall name -- PANDORA'S BLUFF. My main influences are writers such as Italo Calvino, Stanislaw Lem, Boris Vian, Flann O'Brien, Jack Vance and Jorge Luis Borges, all of whom have a very well-developed sense of irony and a powerful imagination. I love irony and satire, not only the 'negative' kind that seeks to undermine some form of injustice but also the 'positive' kind that takes sheer delight in its own playfulness. And yet I am also fully committed to engaging with serious themes. In fact, many years ago, I decided that I should find my own name for the style of writing I like best and the name I came up with was: "Romanti-Cynicism." The main idea behind this new genre is to combine humour and seriousness, to fuse the emotional with the intellectual, the profound with the lighthearted, the unfettered with the precise. My first book was published in 1995 and sold slowly but it seemed to strike a chord with some people. My second, third, fourth, etc, books sold much more strongly as my reputation increased. I have been told that I am a "cult author" and I'm pleased with the description, but obviously I also want to reach out to a wider audience! My twentieth book has just been published and I have many new books due to be released in the next two years.
Tunnel Vision by Barnaby Wilde Tunnel Vision by Barnaby Wilde Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 10518 words Read a sample
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Barnaby Wilde is the pen name of Tim Fisher. Tim was born in 1947 in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, but grew up and was educated in the West Country. He graduated with a Physics degree in 1969 and worked in manufacturing and quality control for a multinational photographic company for 30 years before taking an early retirement to pursue other interests. He has two grown up children and currently lives happily in Devon.
The Lighter Side of Large by Becky Siame The Lighter Side of Large by Becky Siame Feb. 04, 2012 $7.59 118387 words Sample 20%
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Currently living in Nelson, New Zealand, Becky is a marketer/webdeveloper and a single mother of two who has the ‘gift of the gab’ and an appreciation for the ridiculous.
Rebels of the 512 by Laura Roberts Rebels of the 512 by Laura Roberts Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 26883 words Sample 15%
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Laura Roberts is the Michael Corleone of sex writing: every time she tries to get out of the biz, the "family" drags her back in. This time, she's taking the cannoli and leaving the gun, writing her own fictional take on life in the sex trade with her first novel, Naked Montreal. As the author of the quirky "V for Vixen" sex column for one of Montreal's alternative newspapers, Roberts witnessed a variety of sexcapades during her time on the beat. Armed with a degree in Creative Writing from Concordia University, she seamlessly blends fact and fiction to create work that has been described as both sassy and insightful. Naked Montreal brings a new view of this underground city to the surface. Laura currently helms the literary magazine, Black Heart, works as a freelance writer and editor, and blogs about all things literary at her portfolio site, Buttontapper.com. She also tweets @originaloflaura.
Light Years Away by Dave Riessen Light Years Away by Dave Riessen Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 687 words Read a sample
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Dave graduated from SDCC with a degree in Electronics, but changed his major to English while attending SDSU so that he could concentrate on Creative Writing. Dave's work revels with the fanciful, ponders the enigmatic, and examines the human character.
Odd Tales book one Devilboy in the Land of Love by Steve Vincent Odd Tales book one Devilboy in the Land of Love by Steve Vincent Feb. 04, 2012 $1.50 103 words Sample 20%
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Steve Vincent has been illustrating and writing books and comic books for over 10 years.
Unrequited Love by Thomas Robertson Unrequited Love by Thomas Robertson Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 500 words Read a sample
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Although I’ve made my living as a teacher and guidance counselor, I’ve always had a passion for writing. Thomas Bouregy and Company published my novel, Return to Paradise Cove, under their Avalon imprint. Two of my one-act plays, A Different Kind of Death, and The Flirt, have been produced, respectively, in New Haven, Connecticut, and Sacramento, California. Short stories of mine have appeared in commercial magazines such as Action and True Romance as well as in certain literary and professional ones.
Santa vs. the C.P.S.C. an Odd Tales Sampler by Steve Vincent Santa vs. the C.P.S.C. an Odd Tales Sampler by Steve Vincent Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 36 words Read a sample
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Steve Vincent has been illustrating and writing books and comic books for over 10 years.
Foreignright 4.5.1 by Eric Cline Foreignright 4.5.1 by Eric Cline Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 1072 words Read a sample
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Eric Cline is a native of Missouri. He has a Master's Degree in English. His work has appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and on the Every Day Fiction site. He will reluctantly continue his day job until enough people buy his writing for him to devote all of his energies to it . . . and thanks for doing your part!
Party Doll by Steve Brewer Party Doll by Steve Brewer Feb. 03, 2012 $1.99 37024 words Sample 20%
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Steve Brewer is the author of more than 20 books, including the recent crime novels LOST VEGAS, THE BIG WINK, CALABAMA and FIREPOWER. His first novel, LONELY STREET, was made into an independent Hollywood comedy starring Robert Patrick, Jay Mohr and Joe Mantegna. BOOST currently is under film/TV option. Brewer's short fiction appeared in the anthologies DAMN NEAR DEAD, THE LAST NOEL, CRIMES BY MOONLIGHT and WEST COAST CRIME WAVE, and he's published articles in magazines such as Mystery Scene, Crimespree and Mystery Readers' Journal. A writing coach, Brewer has taught at the University of New Mexico, the Midwest Writers Workshop and the Tony Hillerman Writers Seminar. He regularly speaks at mystery conventions, and was toastmaster at Left Coast Crime in Santa Fe, NM, in 2011. He served two years on the national board of Mystery Writers of America, and twice served as an Edgar Awards judge. He's also a member of International Thriller Writers. Brewer worked as journalist for 22 years, then wrote a weekly syndicated column for another decade. The column, called The Home Front, produced the raw material for the humor book TROPHY HUSBAND. Married and the father of two adult sons, Brewer lives in Albuquerque, NM. More at www.stevebrewer.us.com and www.stevebrewer.blogspot.com. E-mail: abqbrewer@gmail.com
The Givenchy Code: An Homage and A Parody by E.R. Escober The Givenchy Code: An Homage and A Parody by E.R. Escober Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 73441 words Sample 15%
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Fables of Rhysop by Rhys Hughes Fables of Rhysop by Rhys Hughes Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 34645 words Sample 8%
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I am a writer of Fantasy, Speculative Fiction and Magic Realism who often uses comedy and absurdism to examine philosophical issues. I am known for my original ideas, intricate plots and entertaining wordplay! I write short stories, novellas and novels. I have been a writer from an early age. I completed my first proper short story when I was 14. It was called 'The Journey of Mountain Hawk' and I still remember what it was about, even though it no longer exists. None of my early work exists. My earliest surviving short story dates from 1989, and since that time I have embarked on an ambitious project of writing a story cycle consisting of exactly 1000 linked tales. Recently I decided to give this cycle an overall name -- PANDORA'S BLUFF. My main influences are writers such as Italo Calvino, Stanislaw Lem, Boris Vian, Flann O'Brien, Jack Vance and Jorge Luis Borges, all of whom have a very well-developed sense of irony and a powerful imagination. I love irony and satire, not only the 'negative' kind that seeks to undermine some form of injustice but also the 'positive' kind that takes sheer delight in its own playfulness. And yet I am also fully committed to engaging with serious themes. In fact, many years ago, I decided that I should find my own name for the style of writing I like best and the name I came up with was: "Romanti-Cynicism." The main idea behind this new genre is to combine humour and seriousness, to fuse the emotional with the intellectual, the profound with the lighthearted, the unfettered with the precise. My first book was published in 1995 and sold slowly but it seemed to strike a chord with some people. My second, third, fourth, etc, books sold much more strongly as my reputation increased. I have been told that I am a "cult author" and I'm pleased with the description, but obviously I also want to reach out to a wider audience! My twentieth book has just been published and I have many new books due to be released in the next two years.
A Few Dead Men - a Chick Dick Mystery by Nancy Lauzon A Few Dead Men - a Chick Dick Mystery by Nancy Lauzon Feb. 02, 2012 $2.99 91326 words Sample 20%
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Nancy is the author of Chick Dick Mysteries, inspired by her early love of Nancy Drew.
The Trouble with Daleks: a work of fan fiction by Paris Portingale The Trouble with Daleks: a work of fan fiction by Paris Portingale Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 54564 words Read a sample
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Moment Of Clarity by Lee Camp Moment Of Clarity by Lee Camp Feb. 02, 2012 $7.95 41426 words Sample 20%
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Lee Camp is a comedian, writer, and activist out of New York City. He’s toured the country and the world performing stand-up comedy, contributed to The Onion, served as a staff humor writer for the Huffington Post, and appeared on various television shows including Comedy Central’s “Fresh Debate ‘08,” ABC’s “Good Morning America,” and BBC’s “Newsnight.” Countless radio shows, podcasts, and blogs have featured his popular web series “Moment Of Clarity.” His comedy album “Chaos for the Weary” was listed as one of the top 5 comedy albums of 2011 in Dusted Magazine. He’s also performed live for the protesters at roughly a dozen different Occupy sites. Check out his videos and more at www.LeeCamp.net.
The Stockholm Manifesto by Steven Hager The Stockholm Manifesto by Steven Hager Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 1837 words Read a sample
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I'm a writer, journalist, filmmaker, event producer and counterculture and cannabis activist. I was the first journalist to travel to the South Bronx and document the origins of hip hop. In 1988, I was hired as editor of High Times magazine. I created the Cannabis Cup, a cannabis awards ceremony held every Thanksgiving in Amsterdam, and The Freedom Fighters, the first hemp legalization group. I also created a garage-rock revival band called the Soul Assassins. In 2002 I directed the video shoot that was later released as Live in Amsterdam (Fishbone album). In 2004, I wrote most of the narration for a/k/a Tommy Chong and also appear in the film. My most recent hardback book, The Octopus Conspiracy and Other Vignettes of the Counterculture, was published by Trine Day. All my ebooks are available exclusively through smashwords. I also regularly appear at college campuses, sometimes solo, but usually as part of a debate on the legalization of cannabis, alongside former New York City D.E.A. chief Robert Stutman. The event, known as "Heads versus Feds," began in 2001 and has visited more than 200 colleges in ten years, regularly drawing standing-room crowds. Bob and I are known as "The Ultimate Odd Couple," and have become close friends despite the cultural gap between us. The debate is booked by Wolfman Productions in Connecticut.
Jenno's Widdlington by Jenno Bryce Jenno's Widdlington by Jenno Bryce Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 5849 words Read a sample
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The gardens of Peter and Jenno were back to back. At the bottom of Jenno's garden was a chicken shed. Peter just had a shed. Jenno and Peter were in different gangs; but a friendship developed... more or less.
Clootie's Cover by Robert James Tootell Clootie's Cover by Robert James Tootell Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 4138 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
In a Snowstorm by Rosi Hamlin In a Snowstorm by Rosi Hamlin Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 5992 words Sample 20%
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When asked, Rosi will variously give her age at anything between 29 and 73, though her behaviour often leads people to believe she could be a lot younger or a lot older than either of those extremes. There is definitely some grey in her hair. She has been in love with words for as long as she can remember, spending long hours in her formative years with Enid Blyton and an imaginary friend. She is currently based in the UK, dreaming of road trips which feature lighthouses heavily. Her love of words is occasionally surpassed by her love for the sea. She has several unfinished bestselling novels stashed in dusty places, but from time to time some of her work will manage to make it all the way here.
Evil UnLtd Vol 2: From Evil With Love by Simon Forward Evil UnLtd Vol 2: From Evil With Love by Simon Forward Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 104782 words Sample 20%
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Born in Penzance in 1967. From the age of about three I was probably dreaming of writing for Doctor Who. Certainly it wasn't a case of just watching it: I'd go to bed with all sorts of adventures and story possibilities buzzing around in my head. From the age of eleven, I knew, whenever any aunts and uncles asked the "What do you want to do when you grow up?" question, the stock replies of jet pilot, train driver, astronaut were never going to be good enough for me. "I want to be a writer", I always said. And, what do you know, I am. Author of several works of licensed fiction, including Doctor Who novels, and novelisations for the BBC's Merlin series, I'm now primarily focused on promoting and developing my own original works, ranging from adult sf, through kids' and Young Adult fiction, as well as books that are downright Evil...
Barking by Carol Mahar Barking by Carol Mahar Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 106 words Sample 10%
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I'm an artist and art teacher living everywhere at the moment!!
The Man Who Could Not Make Up His Mind by Ed Brodow The Man Who Could Not Make Up His Mind by Ed Brodow Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 10517 words Sample 20%
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Ed Brodow is the bestselling author of six books, including Fixer and Negotiation Boot Camp. An internationally recognized expert on the art of negotiation, Ed was dubbed "King of Negotiators" by SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt. Ed has appeared as negotiation guru on PBS, ABC National News, Fox News, Inside Edition, and Fortune Business Report. As a speaker, he has enthralled more than 1,000 audiences in Paris, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Athens, Toronto, and New York. Ed is a veteran member of Screen Actors Guild, appearing in American and European movies with Jessica Lange, Ron Howard, and Christopher Reeve. A former Marine officer, Ed graduated from Brooklyn College and lives in Monterey, California.
Putting Things Straight by Tony Jones Putting Things Straight by Tony Jones Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 154629 words Sample 10%
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Tony Jones has recently retired after working for almost 40 years in the steel industry in the UK. He set himself a challenge to write a novel in his first year of retirement. Putting Things Straight is the fruit of his labours. He lives in South Wales and rather like the hero of "Putting Things Straight" plays bad golf.
So This Is Strange? Five Stories of Humor, Fantasy, and a Little Hint of Sex by Dee W. Schofield So This Is Strange? Five Stories of Humor, Fantasy, and a Little Hint of Sex by Dee W. Schofield Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 16953 words Sample 20%
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Dee W. Schofield is a paranormal romance writer who is also a pen name for a bestselling thriller writer. For information about Dee W. Schofield, please visit her web site.
Bite Me by Mundania Press Bite Me by Mundania Press Jan. 31, 2012 $4.99 107207 words Sample 20%
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Offering Extraordinary Books by Talented Authors (TM) Novels and short stories, available as eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers, in the following genres: cience fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, and romance.
Luvletterz.com Episode 2 by Nathaniel Davis Luvletterz.com Episode 2 by Nathaniel Davis Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 3959 words Read a sample
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Nathaniel Davis grew up in a suburb of St. Louis, MO and attended St. Louis Community College where he majored in Computer Science. He is a big fan of baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals. He currently resides in Morris County, NJ.
King Dong-an American satire by Fanny May Cartwright King Dong-an American satire by Fanny May Cartwright Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 14878 words Sample 15%
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Kafka's Hairbrush (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Kafka's Hairbrush (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 4206 words Read a sample
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STEFANO BOSCUTTI is an independent writer and director and ideas man. He loves stories about true mavericks and outsiders who want to change the world. Larger than life characters who either wildly succeed or go down in flames. (Often both at the same time.) Boscutti's stories are usually laced with humor and a ton of irony.
Endless Love by Edward M. Grant Endless Love by Edward M. Grant Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 4452 words Sample 50%
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Edward M. Grant spent his childhood in the South-West of Britain and studied Physics at Oxford, but now lives in Canada. He wrote magazine articles and worked on numerous indie movies in and around London, including co-writing a vampire movie that was later shot in California. He has travelled all over the world, been a VIP at several space shuttle launches, survived earthquakes and a tsunami, climbed Mt Fuji and visits nuclear explosion sites as a hobby. He grew up on pulp horror and SF novels and still has a soft spot for both. However, his background as a physicist helps him write stories toward the harder end of the SF spectrum.
Modern Art by Tal Vinnik Modern Art by Tal Vinnik Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 4732 words Read a sample
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Tal Vinnik resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, biding his time before fame and success. He has written several short films including Convenience and had a lead role in the award-winning short film, Heart. Most recently, he was the voice behind the iConsent mobile application.
The Sensual Chemist by Andrew Sudell Davis The Sensual Chemist by Andrew Sudell Davis Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 58886 words Sample 20%
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Andrew Sudell Davis was born and educated in London. After years of working in the creative industries, he wrote his first novel The Sensual Chemist, an alternative history of English culture. His latest book is Scratby Orgasm, a light-hearted love story set amongst the dubious charms of the English seaside.
Touched in the Head - A Tale of Characters, Clowns, and Imaginary Misfits - Based on a Number of True Stories by Rebecca Reitz Touched in the Head - A Tale of Characters, Clowns, and Imaginary Misfits - Based on a Number of True Stories by Rebecca Reitz Jan. 31, 2012 $3.99 50783 words Sample 15%
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6-Pack of Humorous Flash Fiction by Gil C. Schmidt 6-Pack of Humorous Flash Fiction by Gil C. Schmidt Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 4850 words Sample 5%
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My first written story involved a boy, spear-chucking natives and ended in a dream. It won 1st Prize in the Short Story Contest held for 7th graders. Imagine how bad the others were. Being an avid reader of comic books, SF, mystery and sports stories and thinking that I knew I could do something similar, I took that first story as a push to keep writing. Almost everything I wrote after that I trashed, except for one story my Dad said: "It's good, but you wrote it for yourself, not the reader." From that point on, I knew I could write stories and I learned to write them for more than an audience of one. I've written plenty of stories, some of which were published. I've written seven books, one of which was published with me receiving no credit, as ghost writers know. I've been blogging as Gil The Jenius for several years, but not about writing. I've spent something like 40% of my professional career writing plans, ads, reports, proposals, articles, interviews and scads of other "serious" stuff. And what fiction I did write I kept tucked away, growing older as I focused on other types of writing. Now's the time for it to see the light. Somerset Maugham once said that "If you're waiting to write, you're a waiter, not a writer." Although I still take tips (preferably cash), I'm a writer...fiction now included.
The Billionaire Stoner Ninja by David M Potter The Billionaire Stoner Ninja by David M Potter Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 5301 words Sample 20%
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Funny Magazines by Zonthea Jacobs Funny Magazines by Zonthea Jacobs Jan. 30, 2012 $1.99 296 words Sample 20%
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Zonthea M. Jacobs is nine years old. She has four sisters and one brother. She is very creative. In addition to writing books she also composes original piano music which will be available soon.
Will Shakesprick by V. J. Chambers Will Shakesprick by V. J. Chambers Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 9588 words Sample 20%
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V. J. Chambers is fond of snakes, cheesecake, her boyfriend Aaron, Stephen King books, Buffy, and corduroy pants (although not exactly in that order). She is the author of the two Jason and Azazel trilogies and many other stories for teens and adults. She lives in Shepherdstown, WV.
Sarah Fym and the Cupcake Catastrophe [Short Story] by Gregory Lynn Sarah Fym and the Cupcake Catastrophe [Short Story] by Gregory Lynn Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 3746 words Sample 20%
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A Sidequel? by Stephen Jennison-Smith A Sidequel? by Stephen Jennison-Smith Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 167 words Read a sample
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I have written 7 books and have another 2 in the pipeline. Three are funny, two are not. If you search for the titles you will find them on-line. The Crying Pennant is the first. I am now publishing my flash fiction on Wattpad look for StephenJennison-Smith.
Sheriff´s Car Heist by Per Holbo Sheriff´s Car Heist by Per Holbo Jan. 30, 2012 $1.99 1883 words Sample 20%
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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
Jesse Christian and His Six Disciples by Larry Crowell Jesse Christian and His Six Disciples by Larry Crowell Jan. 30, 2012 $2.99 119748 words Sample 20%
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Pechhand Piet en de gelukskoorts by Django Mathijsen Pechhand Piet en de gelukskoorts by Django Mathijsen Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 3186 words Sample 20%
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Django Mathijsen is een prijswinnend schrijver, wetenschapsjournalist, jazzorganist, componist, ingenieur en Robot Wars adviseur. Hij heeft voor zijn verhalen onder meer gewonnen de Brugse Boekhandel Fantasy Award, De NCSF-prijs, tweemaal op rij de Unleash Award, tweemaal op rij een nominatie bij de Piet Paaltjens wedstrijd en vier eervolle vermeldingen bij de Amerikaanse Writers of the Future. Zijn fictie en non-fictie is verschenen in talloze tijdschriften, verhalenbundels en websites (zoals de Kijk, Panorama, ANWB AutoKampioen, Zo zit dat, Luister, Jazzism, Pure Fantasy, Wonderwaan, SF Terra, De Nachtvlinders, Parelz, Fantastisch Strijdtoneel, De Twintig Beste 2009, De Twintig Beste 2010, enzovoort). Hij is de zoon van beroepsmusici en zat al als tiener als jazzorganist op het podium. Maar hij was ook bezeten van techniek en wetenschap. Dus ging hij naar de TU Eindhoven waar hij afstudeerde als werktuigkundig ingenieur. Vervolgens werkte hij behalve als wetenschapsjournalist onder andere als robotdeskundige achter de schermen bij de prijswinnende teeveeprogramma’s Robot Wars (de robotvechtsport die het BBC2 kijkcijferrecord van 6,9 miljoen kijkers haalde) en TechnoGames (de Olympische Spelen voor robots). Hij startte en leidde de Nederlandse en Duitse Robot Wars, adviseerde honderden robotbouwers en keurde, bouwde en repareerde talloze machines. De laatste jaren legt hij zich vooral toe op het schrijven van romans, verhalen en muziek, vaak in samenwerking met Anaïd Haen.
Bathman by J. Conrad Guest Bathman by J. Conrad Guest Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 2519 words Read a sample
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My first novel, January’s Paradigm, was published by Minerva Press, London, England. Current Entertainment Monthly in Ann Arbor, Michigan, wrote of January’s Paradigm, “(readers) will not be able to put it down.” I have another novel based on the Joe January character, January’s Penitence, being considered for publication. In 2008 I completed Backstop: A Baseball Love Story in Nine Innings, which is now available from Second Wind Publishing. After completing a futuristic piece, Chaotic Theory, a novella that explores the conjecture of how the flap of a butterfly’s wings in South America might result in a tornado in Texas, I commenced my next major project, a murder mystery that spans two centuries written around baseball legend, Ty Cobb. My fiction and essays appear in various online and print publications, including Cezanne’s Carrot, Saucy Vox, River Walk Journal, 63 Channels, The Writers Post Journal, Redbridge Review, and Blood and Thunder: Musings on the Art of Medicine. I am also a contributing writer to Impact Times and am cofounder of The Smoking Poet. My sports writing can be found at Bleacher Report.
Grantbo’s Misadventures by Grantbo Grantbo’s Misadventures by Grantbo Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 38988 words Sample 15%
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Grantbo is an older guy lives in Central Washington State with his dear wife and 2 dogs.
Happily Ever After At the End of Days by Karen Abrahamson Happily Ever After At the End of Days by Karen Abrahamson Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 7132 words Sample 15%
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Karen Abrahamson wrote her first poem at age six. Since then she has written and sold poetry and short fiction. In her words, “a bad day of writing is still better than the best moments of working for a living”. After a wandering youth that took her across North America countless times, she currently lives in the Metro Vancouver area of Canada.   An inveterate traveler, amateur photographer, and a fan of old maps, Karen keeps a loaded backpack to hand because she never knows when she might meet a destination she can't refuse.
The East Village by Steven Hager The East Village by Steven Hager Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 2413 words Read a sample
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I'm a writer, journalist, filmmaker, event producer and counterculture and cannabis activist. I was the first journalist to travel to the South Bronx and document the origins of hip hop. In 1988, I was hired as editor of High Times magazine. I created the Cannabis Cup, a cannabis awards ceremony held every Thanksgiving in Amsterdam, and The Freedom Fighters, the first hemp legalization group. I also created a garage-rock revival band called the Soul Assassins. In 2002 I directed the video shoot that was later released as Live in Amsterdam (Fishbone album). In 2004, I wrote most of the narration for a/k/a Tommy Chong and also appear in the film. My most recent hardback book, The Octopus Conspiracy and Other Vignettes of the Counterculture, was published by Trine Day. All my ebooks are available exclusively through smashwords. I also regularly appear at college campuses, sometimes solo, but usually as part of a debate on the legalization of cannabis, alongside former New York City D.E.A. chief Robert Stutman. The event, known as "Heads versus Feds," began in 2001 and has visited more than 200 colleges in ten years, regularly drawing standing-room crowds. Bob and I are known as "The Ultimate Odd Couple," and have become close friends despite the cultural gap between us. The debate is booked by Wolfman Productions in Connecticut.
Myrslokens leende by Theodore Clemens Myrslokens leende by Theodore Clemens Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 59758 words Sample 20%
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The Ashcan Writers Club by R.D. Byron-Smith The Ashcan Writers Club by R.D. Byron-Smith Jan. 29, 2012 $1.25 6992 words Sample 20%
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Retired as a crime reporter, R.D. Byron-Smith spent four decades covering murder and mayhem for daily newspapers. He now brings an insider's perspective to his crime novels. He is published by Pilar Publishing, and lives in Southern California.
Three Guilty Pleasures by Les Broad Three Guilty Pleasures by Les Broad Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 15329 words Sample 20%
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That picture isn't me. It's my much-loved Border Collie bitch, who I lost to a spinal tumour in April 2011. She deserves this memorial. I was born a very, very long time ago, very close to my mother in England. Now I live in Wales, which isn't England but is part of the UK. I've written all sorts of stuff, but mostly science fiction. It's sort of believable sci-fi - maybe it can't happen today, but might tomorrow, you know? The sci-fi novels are all on the theme of 'first contact' and the first one is being given away free. You'll have to pay for the others. Sorry. I've got other novels, short stories and things that are supposed to be funny too but whether they are is your decision, right? Some of the books are based on real incidents - I know they are, because they happened to me. There are five in total, I've released two, two are being tidied up and the last one won't be finished for a while yet. If you read one, remember it all happened to me and that I don't mind being laughed at. I'm used to it. A while back I released a free book, 'Top Of The Shop'. (If you're a writer you might want to read it. I'll say no more.) I've since released another one, 'Tea, Drums And Speed'. So now the first sci-fi novel is free, 'Top Of The Shop' is free, and there's a free volume of short stories. I must be mad, giving this stuff away. Mind you, it hasn't stopped me giving away a book of political thoughts. If you're from Wales, or British, or even interested in Welsh politics, it might be worth reading. There's also a free book about some films that appeal to me. You might find it interesting but I thought it would be a bit cheeky to want money for it. Have it on me. There's one little thing I don't understand. Of everything I've put on this site, I think the stories in 'Swift Shifts' are the funniest, yet it's the title that's looked at least often. Why is that, do you think? After a gap of several months I've now added a new three-story volume of funny stories. To balance this, there's a thoroughly miserrable one on its way! A word or two about my pricing strategy might be worthwhile. A lot of people on this site (and I apologise if I've got this wrong) quote prices that are just a bit cheaper than you'd see in a bookstore. I don't do that. Ebooks don't have production or distribution costs, so why should you, the book buyer, have to pay even a tiny share of something that doesn't exist? Isn't it better to spend, say, $3 on three little books than on just one? I want you to enjoy what I've written, and at a realistic cost to you that I can live with. Simple, isn't it? I'll add to this from time to time - there's no point saying everything at once, is there? You'd have no need to come back, would you?
Inappropriate Behaviour and Other Stories by Aussie Scribbler Inappropriate Behaviour and Other Stories by Aussie Scribbler Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 39661 words Read a sample
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Although I am currently happy and high functioning, I have had a long history of mental illness, including endogenous depression, bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. My book "How to Be Free", for which I used the name Joe Blow, is an articulation of the ideas which have been useful to me in freeing myself from these conditions. If asked whether these ideas have provided me with a secure foundation for emotional stability, happiness and flowering creativity, I would reply, “Well, so far so good.” I also write humorous erotica under the pseudonym Aussiescribbler. In many ways my playful, irreverent and anarchic fiction is another form of expression of the approach to life I advocate in "How to Be Free".
The Shakespeare Code: A Short Story by Andrew Hickey The Shakespeare Code: A Short Story by Andrew Hickey Jan. 28, 2012 $0.99 2130 words Sample 50%
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Writer of books on (so far) music, comics and science. Also available in hardcopy from Lulu.