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The Window by Julie Maitrejean The Window by Julie Maitrejean Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 2221 words Sample 20%
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Dawn Breaking by A. F. McKeating Dawn Breaking by A. F. McKeating Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 2167 words Sample 20%
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A.F. McKeating lives and writes in the UK. She has had pieces published in the Ranfurly Review, Friction magazine, First Writer magazine and on EverydayFiction.com.
Silent Stalker by S.G. McKinley Silent Stalker by S.G. McKinley Feb. 05, 2012 $5.95 30238 words Sample 10%
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Sharon is a small town woman who has had a love for writing since she was in school. A friend talked her into trying her hand at public writing, and she found that she enjoys it. Sharon loves to share with the public a little insight into her live. She has a puppy named Moses, and a cat named Cloudy.
Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests by Moyra Caldecott Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 61900 words Sample 20%
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Moyra Caldecott was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1927, and moved to London in 1951. She has degrees in English and Philosophy and an M.A. in English Literature, and has written more than 20 books. She has earned a reputation as a novelist who writes as vividly about the adventures and experiences to be encountered in the inner realms of the human consciousness as she does about those in the outer physical world. To Moyra, reality is multidimensional.
Bear by Amy Richards Bear by Amy Richards Feb. 03, 2012 $3.99 41982 words Sample 20%
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About the Author: Amy Richards is an adventurous spirit with experience in many walks of life, currently living in New Jersey and spending her time writing books, lighting theaters, and citing French lit.
Crystal Legends by Moyra Caldecott Crystal Legends by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 03, 2012 $5.99 67044 words Sample 20%
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Moyra Caldecott was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1927, and moved to London in 1951. She has degrees in English and Philosophy and an M.A. in English Literature, and has written more than 20 books. She has earned a reputation as a novelist who writes as vividly about the adventures and experiences to be encountered in the inner realms of the human consciousness as she does about those in the outer physical world. To Moyra, reality is multidimensional.
Down By The River by Sam Jordison Down By The River by Sam Jordison Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 4176 words Sample 20%
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Eliza's Fancy (A Faery Romance Parts Four and Five) by Zachary Harper Eliza's Fancy (A Faery Romance Parts Four and Five) by Zachary Harper Jan. 24, 2012 $1.99 11221 words Sample 10%
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Zachary Harper attended the University of Iowa, receiving degrees in Classical Chinese and Linguistics. Having studied Greek, Hebrew, and Chinese, he immersed himself in the faery tales and folk lore that fired the imaginations of the great early writers and served as the foundation of literature for thousands of years. Now he, too, draws from the well of the muses, writing parables and fables meant to both educate and entertain, hoping for nothing more than to inspire conversation on the ideas too complex to fit into anything other than simple stories.
The Midday Stroke of the Bell: An American Fairy Tale by W.P. Grundy The Midday Stroke of the Bell: An American Fairy Tale by W.P. Grundy Jan. 23, 2012 $4.99 40293 words Sample 20%
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絵本のそえぎ　Vol.1 by Rey Ayamine 絵本のそえぎ　Vol.1 by Rey Ayamine Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 369 words Read a sample
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オリジナル絵本を出版しています。 絵本の読み聞かせを通して、親子ともに成長できるような、「学び」を持った絵本の制作を行っていきたいと考えています。 ブログでは電子絵本への思いなどを綴っているので、併せてよろしくお願いします＾＾
Beauty and the Beast with Two Backs by Adrianna White Beauty and the Beast with Two Backs by Adrianna White Jan. 18, 2012 Free! 17014 words Read a sample
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The Book of Horus: Breathings by IC. Fisher The Book of Horus: Breathings by IC. Fisher Jan. 17, 2012 $0.99 136348 words Sample 15%
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IC.Fisher is an Honors Business Graduate from Southern Virginia University. Her hobbies include writing, producing and acting in skits and plays; reading fictional novels; and baking brownies. As a manager in an international transportation facility, IC has developed an acute sense of scheduling which she applied in her debut novel with non-linear narrative prose. She has developed a strong awareness and respect for many cultures during her career. She currently lives in New York State's Southern Tier with her husband and children working on her sequel: The Book of Horus - Awakenings.
ほしひろい by Rey Ayamine ほしひろい by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
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オリジナル絵本を出版しています。 絵本の読み聞かせを通して、親子ともに成長できるような、「学び」を持った絵本の制作を行っていきたいと考えています。 ブログでは電子絵本への思いなどを綴っているので、併せてよろしくお願いします＾＾
森の食堂 by Rey Ayamine 森の食堂 by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
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オリジナル絵本を出版しています。 絵本の読み聞かせを通して、親子ともに成長できるような、「学び」を持った絵本の制作を行っていきたいと考えています。 ブログでは電子絵本への思いなどを綴っているので、併せてよろしくお願いします＾＾
ピノとキオ by Rey Ayamine ピノとキオ by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
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オリジナル絵本を出版しています。 絵本の読み聞かせを通して、親子ともに成長できるような、「学び」を持った絵本の制作を行っていきたいと考えています。 ブログでは電子絵本への思いなどを綴っているので、併せてよろしくお願いします＾＾
とおせんぼくまさん by Rey Ayamine とおせんぼくまさん by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
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オリジナル絵本を出版しています。 絵本の読み聞かせを通して、親子ともに成長できるような、「学び」を持った絵本の制作を行っていきたいと考えています。 ブログでは電子絵本への思いなどを綴っているので、併せてよろしくお願いします＾＾
The Beast by Alianne Donnelly The Beast by Alianne Donnelly Jan. 14, 2012 Free! 24059 words Read a sample
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Alianne is an avid lover of stories of all kinds. Having grown up with fairy tales in a place where it almost seemed they were real, it was no surprise when she began making up her own stories. She loves books, music, hiking, and archery, and won’t shy away from travel and zip lining. Alianne graduated with a business degree and when she’s not off in the land of fantasy, she lives in California. Her first book, Blood Moons was published in 2010 through the wonderful Liquid Silver Books and has gotten some great reviews so far. It was even nominated by The Romance Reviews for Best Romantic Science Fiction/Fantasy in 2010.
Into the Oven by Ian Isaro Into the Oven by Ian Isaro Dec. 30, 2011 $0.99 4069 words Sample 20%
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Ian Isaro has worked in computer education, search engine optimization, and development in Tanzania. The usual next step in this career path is writing urban fantasy ebooks. In his free time, he enjoys copy-pasting his bio into online forms.
The Secret Life of Gonner Andling by Val Simone The Secret Life of Gonner Andling by Val Simone Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 3633 words Read a sample
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Val Edward Simone was born in Seattle, Washington and has been writing since 1980. His works include novels, screenplays, plays, poetry, short stories, and children books. He recently published seven children books under the Ekidsland Series name. They are available through Amazon.com. Please visit his site www.ekidslandpublishing.com. He is also a strong child reading advocate and continues to work with schools, local libraries, and directly with children through parent-assisted work shops, helping children to discover their own creativity through reading, writing and drawing. He has just finished his first three novels which are available through his website, www.morningsidepublishing.com as paperback versions and Amazon.com. The ebooks are available through Amazon and Smashwords. He currently lives and works in Lakewood, Colorado.
Handy Homunculus by Alfred Tinner Handy Homunculus by Alfred Tinner Dec. 21, 2011 $0.99 3080 words Sample 25%
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Alfred Tinner is a fantasy author, most famous for his beloved Highwall Tales. This non-linear, yet intertwined series is a collection of fables set in and around the magnificent capital city of Highwall. It is a place filled with difficult decisions, dangerous magics, perilous situations, and strange creatures. In keeping with the tradition of fables, the Highwall Tales are often dark, sometimes funny, but always with a lesson for the characters to learn. Mr. Tinner lives with his wife, his dogs, and his cats in a quiet house in the Eastern mountains of the United States: the perfect place for his imagination to roam.
Cherokee Mythology 1900 by James Mooney Cherokee Mythology 1900 by James Mooney Dec. 17, 2011 $1.99 89782 words Sample 7%
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Hunter's Heart by Christine Pope Hunter's Heart by Christine Pope Dec. 16, 2011 Free! 1854 words Read a sample
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A native of Southern California, Christine Pope has been writing stories ever since she commandeered her family’s Smith-Corona typewriter back in the sixth grade. Her short fiction has appeared in Astonishing Adventures, Luna Station Quarterly, and the journal of dark fiction, Dark Valentine. Her paranormal novella, Playing With Fire, was released on August 5, 2010, followed by Sympathy for the Devil in December 2010. Releases for 2011 included Breath of Life, a science fiction reinterpretation of the classic Beauty and the Beast story, and Bad Vibrations, a paranormal romance romp featuring a psychic, a ufologist, and alien conspiracies. Not one for being pigeonholed into just one sub-genre of romance, Christine Pope writes as the mood takes her, and her work encompasses paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection. After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor and graphic designer in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, and in fact just returned to the town where she was born, thus disproving the theory that you can’t go home again.
Valley of the Sugars of Salt by Anna Tambour Valley of the Sugars of Salt by Anna Tambour Dec. 16, 2011 $0.99 8481 words Sample 30%
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Invisible Girl and Other Stories by Maria Deira Invisible Girl and Other Stories by Maria Deira Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 9599 words Sample 15%
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Maria Deira lives in Oregon. Her writing has appeared in Strange Horizons, GigaNotaSaurus, Every Day Fiction, A cappella zoo, and PodCastle. She is currently working on a novel.
The Big Bad Elephant by Jonathan Brett The Big Bad Elephant by Jonathan Brett Dec. 10, 2011 Free! 2432 words Read a sample
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Jonathan Brett has had adventures through several career paths including teaching, newspaper, public relations, human resources, retail, and factory work. One would think he learned a lot about the human condition, but has discovered that he has learned quite a bit about very little, which is one of the reasons that he keeps writing. Brett lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife.
Oh Human Child by Michael Coorlim Oh Human Child by Michael Coorlim Dec. 10, 2011 $2.99 7093 words Sample 30%
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Michael Coorlim is a Chicago-based freelance copywriter, author, and screenwriter. He writes for the production company Uncanny Valley Studios, and is in the middle of pre-production for a multi-media focused web series. He maintains a blog on postmodern media, dabbles in indie game development, and is a bit of a foodie. The stories and screenplays that Michael Coorlim writes tend towards the dark and fantastic. His works cover a wide span of genre, from steampunk mystery to contemporary urban fantasy to existential psychodrama, but always with a twist of the surreal, always with a glimpse into the darker side of the human condition.
The Other Story by Leah Cutter The Other Story by Leah Cutter Dec. 04, 2011 $0.99 8689 words Sample 20%
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Leah Cutter's first novel, "Paper Mage" (Roc 2003) is set in China, during the T'ang dynasty, around 837 A.D. Her second novel, "Caves of Buda" (Roc 2004) is set in Budapest, with many different time periods, including pre-Christian Hungarian mythology, Roman magic, World War II, and 1957, when the Russians came back to Hungary. Her third novel "The Jaguar and the Wolf" (Roc 2005) is set in the Yucatan peninsula, around 1000 A.D, and explores what would have happened if the Vikings had met the Mayans. Her short fiction includes fantasy, science fiction, and horror, and has primarily been published in anthologies.
The Story Boat by Michael Canfield The Story Boat by Michael Canfield Dec. 01, 2011 $0.99 2051 words Sample 20%
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Michael Canfield writes about monsters, superheroes, couples, babies, astronauts, paranoids, obsessives, and other people. He has published mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror and just-plain-odd stories on fiction sites including StrangeHorizons, Spinetingler, EscapePod, Daily Science Fiction, in dead-tree magazines including Realms of Fantasy, Talebones, and Black Gate, and other places. "Super-Villains" was also republished in the prestigious Fantasy: The Year's Best series, edited by Rich Horton (Prime Books). Born in Las Vegas, he now lives, works, plays, writes, and watches television in Seattle and Los Angeles.
Returning My Sister's Face and Other Far Eastern Tales of Whimsy and Malice by Eugie Foster Returning My Sister's Face and Other Far Eastern Tales of Whimsy and Malice by Eugie Foster Nov. 30, 2011 $6.99 59621 words Sample 20%
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Eugie Foster calls home a mildly haunted, fey-infested house in metro Atlanta that she shares with her husband, Matthew. After receiving her master's degree in psychology, she retired from academia to pen flights of fancy. She also edits legislation for the Georgia General Assembly, which from time to time she suspects is another venture into flights of fancy. Eugie received the 2009 Nebula Award for Best Novelette and was named the Author of the Year by Bards and Sages. THE DRAGON AND THE STARS anthology, edited by Derwin Mak and Eric Choi, with her story, "Mortal Clay, Stone Heart," won the 2011 Prix Aurora Award for Best English Related Work. Her fiction has also received the 2002 Phobos Award; been a finalist for the Hugo and British Science Fiction Association awards; and been translated into eight languages. Her publication credits number over 100 and include stories in REALMS OF FANTASY, INTERZONE, CRICKET, CICADA, FANTASY MAGAZINE, and anthologies NEBULA SHOWCASE 2011, BEST NEW FANTASY, and BEST NEW ROMANTIC FANTASY 2. Her short story collection, RETURNING MY SISTER'S FACE AND OTHER FAR EASTERN TALES OF WHIMSY AND MALICE, was published in 2009 and has been used as a textbook at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of California-Davis.
A Christmas Argument by Ben Hoare A Christmas Argument by Ben Hoare Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 3131 words Read a sample
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An Adult Father Christmas Story by Michael Clifford An Adult Father Christmas Story by Michael Clifford Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 5768 words Sample 30%
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So who am I, and why do I think the world is interested in what I have to say? Well, I have degrees from in Psychology, History and Law and have been working for more than 20 years as a teacher of Psychology and English as a Foreign Language. On top of that, I have also worked as a psychological counsellor. These, and countless other lifetime experiences, have given me an insight into people and how they function. All my stories are based on everyday life.
Avalon Uit Je Ooghoeken by Tais Teng Avalon Uit Je Ooghoeken by Tais Teng Nov. 26, 2011 Free! 8202 words Read a sample
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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
Nölle - der Glücksengel by Tine Sprandel Nölle - der Glücksengel by Tine Sprandel Nov. 25, 2011 $0.99 2376 words Sample 20%
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Tine Sprandel lebt in der Nähe von München. Jahrgang 1964. Nach Jahren als Gartenbauingenieurin ist sie nun als Autorin und Schriftstellerin selbstständig. Geblieben ist ihr aus der Zeit des Gärtnerns die Begeisterung für Wachsen und Gedeihen. Große und kleine Kinder. Draußen sein. Pflanzen hegen und pflegen. Eine kleine Welt auf die Bühne bringen. Mit Geschichten andere Welten erschließen. Schreiben.
The Ugly Sisters and other stories by Lloyd Burton The Ugly Sisters and other stories by Lloyd Burton Nov. 24, 2011 $4.99 47052 words Sample 8%
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After working for many years in Eastern and Southern Africa, where he has traveled extensively, Lloyd Burton now lives in retirement at Somerset West, South Africa. He is married and has two adult children. His main interest is writing. Lloyd Burton’s first published works were a series of short stories on topical subjects that appeared in the Kenya Weekly News. His first full-length book, 'The Yellow Mountain' was published in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe}. It was adjudged best Rhodesian novel for 1978 and gained a nomination in that category for the prestigious Kingston Literary Award. Then followed a long literary drought. Lloyd says: "Realizing eventually that I was fixated on the African conflict experience, I made a deliberate effort to apply myself to a completely new genre. I chose fantasy. My models of excellence were ‘The Hobbit’ by J.R.R.Tolkien and ‘The Wind in the Willows’ by Kenneth Graham. I also greatly admire the prose of Beatrix Potter. "I began to write a series of short and not-so-short stories. Presented in the style of children's tales, they are really intended for grown-ups, like the books mentioned above. As there is no 'adult' content, children who are advanced readers may also enjoy them. "Although these stories were written initially as an exercise and for my own amusement, over the years I accumulated a lot of work that did not fit into any of the popular pidgeon holes of commercial publishing. But a writer needs a readership, and with the advent of e-publishing I decided to let readers be the judges of quality, regardless of established genres.” ‘The Yellow Mountain’ is at present out of print. ‘Enchanted Kingdoms’ and ‘The Travels of Tuckmouse’ were published by Crink Publications where they are still available in hard copy. The latter is a full novel while the former is a collection of longer and shorter stories. ‘The Travels of Tuckmouse’ has been republished as an e-book by Smashwords, while ‘The Wicked Queen’, which first appeared in ‘Enchanted Kingdoms’ is now presented as a separate book. ‘The Lonely Giant’ is a full length novel, while 'The Ugly Sisters and Other Stories' is a collection of novelettes and shorter stories. Other books will soon follow.
The Lonely Giant by Lloyd Burton The Lonely Giant by Lloyd Burton Nov. 17, 2011 $4.99 65067 words Sample 20%
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After working for many years in Eastern and Southern Africa, where he has traveled extensively, Lloyd Burton now lives in retirement at Somerset West, South Africa. He is married and has two adult children. His main interest is writing. Lloyd Burton’s first published works were a series of short stories on topical subjects that appeared in the Kenya Weekly News. His first full-length book, 'The Yellow Mountain' was published in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe}. It was adjudged best Rhodesian novel for 1978 and gained a nomination in that category for the prestigious Kingston Literary Award. Then followed a long literary drought. Lloyd says: "Realizing eventually that I was fixated on the African conflict experience, I made a deliberate effort to apply myself to a completely new genre. I chose fantasy. My models of excellence were ‘The Hobbit’ by J.R.R.Tolkien and ‘The Wind in the Willows’ by Kenneth Graham. I also greatly admire the prose of Beatrix Potter. "I began to write a series of short and not-so-short stories. Presented in the style of children's tales, they are really intended for grown-ups, like the books mentioned above. As there is no 'adult' content, children who are advanced readers may also enjoy them. "Although these stories were written initially as an exercise and for my own amusement, over the years I accumulated a lot of work that did not fit into any of the popular pidgeon holes of commercial publishing. But a writer needs a readership, and with the advent of e-publishing I decided to let readers be the judges of quality, regardless of established genres.” ‘The Yellow Mountain’ is at present out of print. ‘Enchanted Kingdoms’ and ‘The Travels of Tuckmouse’ were published by Crink Publications where they are still available in hard copy. The latter is a full novel while the former is a collection of longer and shorter stories. ‘The Travels of Tuckmouse’ has been republished as an e-book by Smashwords, while ‘The Wicked Queen’, which first appeared in ‘Enchanted Kingdoms’ is now presented as a separate book. ‘The Lonely Giant’ is a full length novel, while 'The Ugly Sisters and Other Stories' is a collection of novelettes and shorter stories. Other books will soon follow.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Michael Williams Jack and the Beanstalk by Michael Williams Nov. 17, 2011 $1.99 6812 words Sample 20%
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Given the dark and often erotic undertones to my thoughts and my stories, I've often suspected I'm not a complete person. In spite of my suspicions, the delusion is so persistent I'm unable to escape it. So feel free to enjoy the wanderings of my mind until I come to my senses!
Osgood Phyrr and The Electric Chair Time Machine by Richard Cassone Osgood Phyrr and The Electric Chair Time Machine by Richard Cassone Nov. 17, 2011 $4.99 41805 words Sample 20%
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Richard Cassone recently moved from Paris to Venice Beach, for reasons he can’t quite reconcile. He is the writer of the film Say I Love You, But Whisper which premiered at the First Annual Flint Michigan Film Festival in 2003. He lives in a small cottage near the beach, and is pestered by a squirrel named Spaggio while he writes. He currently works for the largest magazine publisher in the US, helping coordinate their move into tablet editions. His horror screenplay, "Handjob," was recently named a semi-finalist at the Screamfest LA Film Festival.
Crystalline by Georgina Anne Taylor Crystalline by Georgina Anne Taylor Nov. 14, 2011 Free! 2047 words Read a sample
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I'm an Australian writer of Gothic Fantasy and Fairy Tales and a visual artist, exhibiting under my maiden name Georgina Smith. I live on an organic farm in Tasmania, with my husband, two children, and a hoard of unruly dogs, ducks, chickens and goats. Previously represented by Stills Gallery, Sydney, my photographs can now be seen at Cobweb Designs Gallery, Tasmania. I'm currently working on my Gothic Fantasy series 'The Taint'.
Gerald the Great of Garokoland by Philip Bradbury Gerald the Great of Garokoland by Philip Bradbury Nov. 14, 2011 $2.99 19406 words Sample 20%
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Professional stuff I’ve had 14 books published and my ambition is to be a writer who is read and respected worldwide, before I slip into Father Time’s withered hand … like, soon! I am a recovering accountant and lecturer with the desire to write. I have been a columnist, editor and publisher of magazines in NZ, Aust., Sth Africa and Czech Republic. I’m currently a commissioning editor for Business Books (an imprint of O-Books) and a freelance writer and editor for clients around the world. Personal stuff I was born really early in my life and, in New Zealand, I experienced life as an accountant, credit manager and company director, shepherd, scrub-cutter, tree pruner, freezing worker, plastics factory worker, saxophonist, army driver, tour bus driver, stage and television actor and singer, builder, lecturer, facilitator for men’s groups, reporter, columnist, magazine editor, publisher, writer … In South Africa as an AIDS workshop co-facilitator … In the Australian bush as a barman, horse and camel trekker and stock-whip teacher … In England as a contract accountant, corporate trainer, estate manager, university lecturer, commissioning editor, website editor/writer and freelance writer …
Salt of the Air by Vera Nazarian Salt of the Air by Vera Nazarian Nov. 14, 2011 $4.99 108421 words Sample 15%
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VERA NAZARIAN immigrated to the USA from the former USSR as a kid, sold her first story at the age of 17, and since then has published numerous works in anthologies and magazines, and has seen her fiction translated into eight languages. She made her novelist debut with the critically acclaimed arabesque "collage" novel DREAMS OF THE COMPASS ROSE (2002), followed by epic fantasy about a world without color, LORDS OF RAINBOW (2003). Her novella THE CLOCK KING AND THE QUEEN OF THE HOURGLASS from PS Publishing with an introduction by Charles de Lint made the Locus Recommended Reading List for 2005. Her debut short fiction collection SALT OF THE AIR, with an introduction by Gene Wolfe, contains the 2007 Nebula Award-nominated "The Story of Love." Recent work includes the 2008 Nebula Award-nominated, self-illustrated baroque fantasy novella THE DUKE IN HIS CASTLE (2008), the Jane Austen parody MANSFIELD PARK AND MUMMIES (2009), and NORTHANGER ABBEY AND ANGELS AND DRAGONS (2010). Vera lives in Los Angeles and is working on a number of book-length projects including LADY OF MONOCHROME, a sequel to LORDS OF RAINBOW, a new Compass Rose milieu novel GODS OF THE COMPASS ROSE, the AIREALM trilogy, and medieval-gothic COBWEB BRIDE. She uses her Armenian sense of humor and her Russian sense of suffering to bake conflicted pirozhki and make art. In addition to being a writer and award-winning artist, she is also the publisher of Norilana Books. Official website: www.veranazarian.com
The Piper by Georgina Anne Taylor The Piper by Georgina Anne Taylor Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 2082 words Read a sample
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I'm an Australian writer of Gothic Fantasy and Fairy Tales and a visual artist, exhibiting under my maiden name Georgina Smith. I live on an organic farm in Tasmania, with my husband, two children, and a hoard of unruly dogs, ducks, chickens and goats. Previously represented by Stills Gallery, Sydney, my photographs can now be seen at Cobweb Designs Gallery, Tasmania. I'm currently working on my Gothic Fantasy series 'The Taint'.
Roaring Crowd, Winter stories of growing up by Charlie Close Roaring Crowd, Winter stories of growing up by Charlie Close Nov. 12, 2011 $1.49 7457 words Sample 20%
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Charlie Close is a writer living in Michigan in the US.
Slipstream by Georgina Anne Taylor Slipstream by Georgina Anne Taylor Nov. 11, 2011 Free! 1339 words Read a sample
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I'm an Australian writer of Gothic Fantasy and Fairy Tales and a visual artist, exhibiting under my maiden name Georgina Smith. I live on an organic farm in Tasmania, with my husband, two children, and a hoard of unruly dogs, ducks, chickens and goats. Previously represented by Stills Gallery, Sydney, my photographs can now be seen at Cobweb Designs Gallery, Tasmania. I'm currently working on my Gothic Fantasy series 'The Taint'.
Erotic Fairytales: Red Ridding Wood by Ana Star Erotic Fairytales: Red Ridding Wood by Ana Star Nov. 07, 2011 $1.99 4451 words Sample 20%
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Ana Star grew up in Canada, in the French province of Quebec. She began to write in her early teens and has never stopped since. English is her second language and yet a major part of her writing life. When Ana is not writing, she takes care of her guinea pigs, Yuki and Kyo, and loves to go to the movies. She has a passion for Asian movies, music and foreign cultures. Ana’s writing genres are fantasy, horror and erotica.
Mike Fink Goes To Big Bend by Raymund Eich Mike Fink Goes To Big Bend by Raymund Eich Nov. 04, 2011 $0.99 1721 words Sample 30%
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Raymund Eich has a B.A. and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Rice University. He attended Clarion West in 2001. When not writing, he works as a patent agent. He lives in Houston with his wife and son.
The Night After Christmas by John Hulme The Night After Christmas by John Hulme Nov. 02, 2011 Free! 4318 words Read a sample
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John Hulme is a retired Professor, now living and writing in Florida. He was educated in England - a long time ago - and arrived on the shores of New York carrying a single suitcase and lots of ideas. He has written several hardcover science books and was an early user of the fledgling internet as a teaching tool. Before retirement he wrote a set of fictional science stories about Gregor Mendel - the person who discovered genetics, which he is now converting into ebooks. Since retirement he has started on a long-cherished writing project of historical fiction - which you may be seeing soon.
The Queen of Frost and Darkness by Christine Pope The Queen of Frost and Darkness by Christine Pope Nov. 01, 2011 Free! 6165 words Read a sample
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A native of Southern California, Christine Pope has been writing stories ever since she commandeered her family’s Smith-Corona typewriter back in the sixth grade. Her short fiction has appeared in Astonishing Adventures, Luna Station Quarterly, and the journal of dark fiction, Dark Valentine. Her paranormal novella, Playing With Fire, was released on August 5, 2010, followed by Sympathy for the Devil in December 2010. Releases for 2011 included Breath of Life, a science fiction reinterpretation of the classic Beauty and the Beast story, and Bad Vibrations, a paranormal romance romp featuring a psychic, a ufologist, and alien conspiracies. Not one for being pigeonholed into just one sub-genre of romance, Christine Pope writes as the mood takes her, and her work encompasses paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection. After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor and graphic designer in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, and in fact just returned to the town where she was born, thus disproving the theory that you can’t go home again.
Golden Charms by Leah Cutter Golden Charms by Leah Cutter Oct. 29, 2011 $0.99 9582 words Sample 20%
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Leah Cutter's first novel, "Paper Mage" (Roc 2003) is set in China, during the T'ang dynasty, around 837 A.D. Her second novel, "Caves of Buda" (Roc 2004) is set in Budapest, with many different time periods, including pre-Christian Hungarian mythology, Roman magic, World War II, and 1957, when the Russians came back to Hungary. Her third novel "The Jaguar and the Wolf" (Roc 2005) is set in the Yucatan peninsula, around 1000 A.D, and explores what would have happened if the Vikings had met the Mayans. Her short fiction includes fantasy, science fiction, and horror, and has primarily been published in anthologies.
Flying Dutchman of the Spacelanes by J.A. Marlow Flying Dutchman of the Spacelanes by J.A. Marlow Oct. 28, 2011 $0.99 10593 words Sample 30%
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It's said I was launched into space from birth and I haven't been back to Earth since. There might be some truth in that. As a reader I love science fiction with great plots, interesting characters, exotic locales, all accompanied by a sense of wonder with optimistic endings. As a writer, I love the same.
Contes de mon village by Catherine Lavaud Contes de mon village by Catherine Lavaud Oct. 24, 2011 $9.00 38450 words Sample 20%
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Que pourrait bien dire une humble mortelle qui frappe au Royaume des Dieux ? Je suis née baignée par "la part des Anges", dans l'ancien fief de François 1er, une petite ville du sud-ouest de la France fort renommée pour sa boisson : Cognac. Et puis les nécessités de l'existence m'ont portées de leurs ailes puissantes vers un pays inconnu : La Provence. J'y ai posé mes valises depuis dix ans à présent et y ai retrouvé le pays magique de mon enfance. Petite, les contes et histoires extraordinaires ont bercé ma jeunesse. Je chevauchais en compagnie d'Alphonse Daudet et de sa mule, je m'émerveillais des récits de Marcel Pagnol au gré des cigales, et je rêvais devant les contes gourmands de Roumanille, sans imaginer qu'un jour, j'aurais le bonheur de vivre entre les pages de leurs livres. Au contact de cette terre de lumière, les héros de mon enfance, qui s'étaient endormis, se sont réveillés et sont venus hanter mes pensées : à chaque fois que je passais dans un endroit pittoresque ou que je musardais dans un lieu bucolique, des personnages prenaient vie et exigeaient d'être racontés. Alors je me suis dit que mes enfants, à présent, étaient assez grands pour ne plus crier "maman" toutes les trois minutes et qu'ils pourraient survivre à quelques heures d'absence lorsque je m'évadais dans mon pays imaginaire pour écrire mes histoires… Au début, je gardais jalousement mes récits pour moi, comme le dragon son trésor. Et puis mes personnages ont certainement trouvé que j'étais un peu trop mère poule, et ils se sont mis à provoquer les évènements : le soleil se faisait boudeur ? Tiens, cela me rappelait l'histoire de "la disparition du soleil", et pour dérider mes filles, je la leur racontais. Et bien entendu, comme les arbres chuchotent leurs secrets les soirs de mistral, à leur tour, elles racontèrent mes histoires. Et beaucoup adorèrent ! J'ai vu de petites lumières d'or s'allumer dans les yeux de mes filles et des sourires d'enfant éclairer le visage des adultes. Alors, mes histoires, portées par les vents de l'espérance, sont allées jouer dans des concours littéraires et ont remporté des premiers prix… Et je me suis dit qu'il y avait peut-être dans mes textes une petite flamme de poésie qui danse avec les mots et qui ne demande qu'à grandir…