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MetalHand:The Adventures of an American Trucker by Abraham Isaac Tov MetalHand:The Adventures of an American Trucker by Abraham Isaac Tov Feb. 10, 2012 $2.99 21343 words Sample 15%
This is about a forty one year old man named Joshua. To escape economic disparity and sexual perversity within his family he moved his mother and younger brother Stan to Arizona to pursue a better life.Once there he enter the hardest trucking school in America, graduated and became Metalhand an American Trucker.What will it be like for him out in a big rig on the road?Read his story and find out.
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I often consider how it would be possible to put into words my entire 58 years of life. Traveling as much as I have hitchhiking, working, trucking, fishing up in Alaska etc. has been both a blessing and a curse.Being one of the 99 % and having lost everything I worked for makes me question what is going on here and abroad to make this possible and so completely unfair. I abhor having to sleep on someone’s floor and accepting charity to get by every day.I truly dislike our current government being run and manipulated by lawyers for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many. America was never meant to be like this. The United States isn’t supposed to be a Military Empire. I fished as a crabber up in Alaska and yes it is just as hard as you have seen on the tube. In 1971 I joined the Marines and did my time. Been married twice to wonderful women but it did not work out. I have been a teacher and graduated from three technical colleges. To say I am well read is an understatement. I might add I was a trucking company owner and a long haul truck driver. I am an avid online game player, particularly MMO’s, and I will not give that up. I love sushi and good company. I worked and traveled around the Midwest with a carnival for a while and lived in Haight-Ashbury San Francisco, California in a commune.It was a wonderful time and I miss it. I was a hippie and took part in the last really trans formative social movement back in the day.Right now I feel like a non-person with no work right now but I do have a desire to share what I have learned in life. You never know when fortune will strike or luck, love, other wonderful things that will come around. Being very spiritual I know that everything changes and from my point of view it is better to stay positive.If I had one word to choose to describe myself, it would be genuine.I hope you share what I have written for you with others and I thank you in advance.
The Land Children by Jennifer Ewing The Land Children by Jennifer Ewing Feb. 10, 2012 $2.99 66603 words Sample 10%
Wars start for any number of reasons-domination-greed-jealousy are just a few of them. It is the innocent, the unprotected, the children who suffer the most. In England in 1940, the children of the major cities, ports and coastal areas were sent away for their safety. This is the story of four such children.
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Jenny Ewing has always loved the creative arts. After graduating with masters work in theater at Northwestern University, Jenny worked in local theater extensively as an actor and a director. She later trained as a chef at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, now Cordon Bleu of America, and created a successful catering career in Kansas City and Phoenix. She was nominated as the Director of the Heartland Region of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America and President of The Desert Threader’s Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America. During all this time, though, she’s never lost sight of her greatest passion—writing.
Our Worship of Riches by Hunter Goss Our Worship of Riches by Hunter Goss Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 8305 words Sample 20%
Our Worship of Riches. A Phil Timmins adventure.
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I spent most of my working life in what is probably the most obscure and unglamorous corner of the fashion world: making finished leather and selling it to shoe and accessories manufacturers. Under another name, I’ve worked in comics and graphic novels. I’m passionate about food and wine and I’ve even written the occasional wine article. I live just north of Pittsburgh along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border in a quiet little town that’s close enough to the big city to let me wave my Terrible Towel with impunity.
Man Hunter by J. R. Nova Man Hunter by J. R. Nova Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 2722 words Sample 35%
Earth's endangered species have rebounded thanks to a secret organization, an organization stained with blood.
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J. R. Nova is an author of fantasy. A born storyteller, he enlivens readers with the fantastic, entertaining with each new twist and turn of the page. Writing is more than just his passion; it is his way to understand the themes of life.
Main Force Assault by David Sherman Main Force Assault by David Sherman Feb. 09, 2012 $2.99 82936 words Sample 20%
Main Force Assault follows the Marines and Popular Forces of Combined Action Platoon T-9 as they continue their mission to protect the villagers of Bun Hou from the Viet Cong, and corrupt South Vietnamese officials. Following combat in the first book in the series, Knives in the Night, CAP Tango Niner has several replacements, including a new lieutenant, who has to be taught how to be a leader.
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David Sherman began writing in 1983, and has had 31 novels published. Most of his novels are in print as well as being available as ebooks. He lives in South Florida.
Little Man, and the Dixon County War by Stan R. Mitchell Little Man, and the Dixon County War by Stan R. Mitchell Feb. 09, 2012 $4.99 65515 words Sample 20%
Paul Zachary shouldn’t have accepted that badge. And he certainly shouldn’t have shot down a ruthless gun fighter in front of a crowd of onlookers. But it's too late to wish he had backed down. Now that the smell of gunpowder has faded and the blood has been scrubbed off the floor, Zachary is something he never wanted to be: a damned hero. And that could be deadly, he soon learns.
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My name is Stan Mitchell. I live in Oak Ridge, Tenn. My wife and I own a small newspaper, The Oak Ridge Observer. When I’m not working, which I do too much of, I’m writing fiction, practicing martial arts, or exercising. I wholeheartedly own up to having small man’s syndrome and being too ambitious for my own good. Prior to my current life, I played Rambo as a Sergeant in the Corps. Managed to dodge some rounds, but very little shit.
Arch Works - Lorance by D E Austin Arch Works - Lorance by D E Austin Feb. 09, 2012 $3.99 405064 words Sample 15%
both volumes of Lorance
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A wind blown ripple in a slightly acidic pool of water on the supercontinent of Paranachia in the early Devonerovian era resulted in the molecular fusion of several prebiotic elements into the first chain of self replicating rhino nucleic acid, the precursor of all subsequent self replicating matter on the planet earth. This led to the development of the first unicellular lifeforms which ------- um, this bio, now that I think of it, might be bit too detailed. I'll get back to ya. Till then – the stories - love and romance in unusual or forbidden circumstance, perhaps at times a study of or search for limits (though I generally try to leave the conclusions to you). Some eroticism though more of an imaginative or speculative sort rather than blatantly descriptive eroticism with no other point to it.
A Dreaming Myth Vol. 2: Cascading From Beyond The Border by Brandon Benevides A Dreaming Myth Vol. 2: Cascading From Beyond The Border by Brandon Benevides Feb. 09, 2012 Free! 75975 words Read a sample
The members Nine Families are on en route to a city named Xalditrois, a huge city of magic built in the northern shores of Denmark. When Brandon is supposed to do is initiation to be a part of the Seven Twilight Kings, things take a big turn when the Necros came to Xalditrois doorstep, forcing Brandon to make a choice that will turn his life upside down in a world where more mysteries take flight.
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Im just a young writer with dreams of glory and adventure. Even as i am currently 17 years old, my fantasy epic, A Dreaming Myth is my most favourite piece of work i have ever done, and it is because i use a fictional mindset to bend the world I know to how i want it, and shape it to this fantasy. creating a new universe may not be as hard as i thought, but trying to expand it is what's hard. I wanted to tell a story of the future that is most unique and unexpected.....
The Seething Shadow by Alfred Tinner The Seething Shadow by Alfred Tinner Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 3932 words Sample 20%
Trouble is "brewing". At The Sassy Dagger tavern, a spate of violence has big Burtel at his wits' end. Fortunately, he has the help of a notoriously crafty associate, but only if Burtel is willing to share the thing he loves most. Together, can they solve the dark mystery before their patrons kill each other? 3900 words.
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Alfred Tinner is a fantasy author who enjoys immersing his characters in difficult decisions, dangerous magics, perilous situations, and strange creatures. His writing is often dark, sometimes funny, and always entertaining.
The bold and the beautiful, undaunted by RODNEY HART The bold and the beautiful, undaunted by RODNEY HART Feb. 09, 2012 $4.50 91433 words Sample 10%
Harrison, his grandson, Jonathon, and his beautiful girlfriend, Nicole, set out on a hunt to locate an Aztec treasure both within a sunken ship and also within the mountain area of New mexico. Their quest is complicated by an enemy of America, which pressures them to locate it before the terrorist group does to finance their terror. They sink boats, crashland an airplane and run for their lives
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Rodney Hart has been writing novels, poems and screenplays for over 36 years since his graduation from a florida university. This is Rodney's first attempt to self publish after a well known publishing company dissapointed him with their less then fervent attempt to distibute and advertise his published novel" The metamorphosis of Jessica" published in 1998. Rodney realized that having a novel contracted to publish does not quarentee that the publisher will distribute and advertize the book with the same zeel that he would have done. Unlike most armchair writers, Rodney now has written 14 novels, 80 poems and 18 original screenplays ready for publication based upon his real life experiences as a pilot,boot captain treasure hunter, underwater treasure diver, actor, singer/ recording artist and minister. Rodney's writings are clorful and exciting with true to life characters that bring his stories alive with both realism and immaginnation
Death in the Dunes by Will Decker Death in the Dunes by Will Decker Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 105763 words Sample 20%
Number 5 in the Mac series. Not only has Mac been betrayed by the government that he normally defends, he is also being hunted by a drug lord that blames him for the murder of his son. While trying to prove his innocence and clear himself in the murder of a Forest Service Volunteer, he must also stay one step ahead of the cartel. So kick back, pour yourself a tumbler of West Indies Rum and enjoy.
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Will Decker lives fulltime in a 40' converted Prevost bus. He enjoys writing, binding books, mountain biking, and traveling the highways and biways of this wonderful country that we share. Thank you for visiting my page here at Smashwords, Will Decker UPDATE: I have finished publishing Death in the Dunes as of 2/9/2012. It is now available on Smashwords! There have been a few changes in the script, however. I don't want to spoil the suspense, but Mac hasn't only been framed for the murder of a volunteer Forest Service host, he is also being hunted by the cartel for the death of a security chief's son. This supposedly happened when they were being hunted in the mountains of northern California back in 'The Record Keeper'. While trying to prove his innocence in the murder of the volunteer, Mac must also stay one step ahead of the cartel. Lots of action in the Oregon Dunes. Will Number 5 in the Mac series. Not only is Mac betrayed and set up by the government that he normally defends, but he is also being hunted by a drug lord that blames him for the death of his son. While Mac tries to prove his innocence and clear himself in the murder of a Forest Service Volunteer, he must also stay one step ahead of the cartel. Unable to trust anyone in the government, Mac turns once again to his loyal friends for help. Sit in a hot tub, pour yourself a tumbler of West Indies rum, and relax with Mac, you won't be bored. 105,000 words. Note for those of you working your way through the Mac and Healf Series--the rest of the series will only cost you $.99 cents apiece! YES, that's right, only $.99 cents a book. I must ask, however, one small favor--Please find the time to leave reviews. Good bad or indifferent, doesn't matter so long as you're being honest. Thank you. Sincerely, Will Decker
The Last Pilgrims by Michael Bunker The Last Pilgrims by Michael Bunker Feb. 09, 2012 $9.99 113452 words Sample 30%
Twenty years in the future is five-hundred years in the past. It is just two decades after the worldwide societal collapse and the Vallenses, an Amish-like “plain people” living and surviving in what was once Central Texas, are under attack by the King of Aztlan and his armies. The pacifistic Vallenses are defended by the shadowy Ghost Militia and their inspiring leader Phillip...
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Michael Bunker is an off-grid farmer, author, historian, philosopher, iconoclast, husband, and father of four living children. He lives with his family in a "plain" Christian Community in Central Texas where he reads and writes books... and occasionally tilts at windmills. After having great success writing non-fiction, Michael will be releasing his first fiction novel The Last Pilgrims (the first book in The Last Pilgrims saga) on February 24, 2012. His latest book, "Modern Religious Idols" is now available on Kindle and in Paperback. MRI follows up on Michael's national bestseller "Surviving Off Off-Grid" which went to #26 on the Amazon.com Bestseller list, and to #2 on the "Movers and Shakers" list. Michael interacts with his readers at facebook.com/michaelbunker, on Twitter as @mbunker, and can be heard twice a week on his BlogTalkRadio show at blogtalkradio.com/michaelbunker.
Firestorm by Cyn Bagley Firestorm by Cyn Bagley Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 5956 words Sample 20%
Another "living in the desert" series with character Jude Potter. It was a normal desert day, when Jude gets an emergency call from his friend Mike. Mike is caught in the middle of a fire and has been told that he needs to evacuate. Jude comes to help him get out of the area and gets caught in the fire. Wildfire is one of the dangers of living in the desert with dry cheatgrass and brushes.
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Cyn Bagley spent much of her formative years in moving with her family. She continued this obsession by joining the US Navy, and seeing the world: Japan, Panama, and Germany. She was diagnosed with Wegener's Granulomatosis, a Vasculitis disease, in 2003, giving her more time to write. She now lives in Northern Nevada and is an aunt to all the Chihuahuas in her area.
Onset by E L Russell Onset by E L Russell Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 40152 words Sample 20%
A sci-fi, paranormal, mystery thriller about the triumph of a young woman pursued by dark forces that want the secrets behind her abilities and amazing powers.
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Enos L. Russell, Ph.D., educated in mathematics, trained in research, has spent several years as a corporate consultant for emerging technologies and as an online instructor. His writings reflect an eclectic interest in the impact new technologies may impose on individuals and social groups. His latest research into programming genetic code (Epigenetics) and brain development has led to the COHORT novels.
Stirling by Kyree S. Williams Stirling by Kyree S. Williams Feb. 09, 2012 $4.99 110844 words Sample 10%
Luke Stirling has been in an all out search to uncover his past for six years--all to no avail. But when he jumps on one particular lead, he is pulled into a ferocious tango of elements and events he'd have sooner stayed away from--including being chased by a number of mythical creatures, a trip via lava, and a training station just on the other side of the solar system.
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Kyree S. Williams was born in Denver, CO in 1993. In addition to writing both fiction and non-fiction, he enjoys reading, graphic art, and anything to do with motorized vehicles. He is currently studying to become a mechanical engineer in the automotive field. He lives in Oklahoma City.
Margaret Hurdman's - Children's Short Stories by Don Hale Margaret Hurdman's - Children's Short Stories by Don Hale Feb. 09, 2012 $3.00 10677 words Sample 20%
A selection of three short stories for children by Margaret Hurdman. Edition One: They include: -1.The Mermaid’s Pearls – a fantasy story about a young fisherman who falls in love with a Mermaid. 2 Puss Cat of Drury Lane – a wonderful tale of a curious cat who saved the Drury lane Theatre from disaster. 3.The Way it Was – an interesting family drama on the Home Front during the First World War.
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A former British investigative journalist and author of several books on true crime, crime novels, historical books, sports.
Die Kristal Grot by Frederick J Smith Die Kristal Grot by Frederick J Smith Feb. 09, 2012 $7.99 49087 words Sample 15%
Mollie vestig saam met haar man en gesin op die familieplaas, Oasis in die Boland. Vasgevang in die natuurskoon, is sy salig onbewus van die diep, donker geheime wat in die plaas opgesluit lê… en waarvan sy die hoofteiken sou word van die bonatuurlike. Vele intriges en gebeure, waarvan talle onverklaarbaar is, eskaleer en bou op tot vreesaanjaende, dog verrassende hoogtepunte.
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I am an Afrikaans writer living in Centurion Gauteng.I am a pensioner retired since 1991 after serving in the SANDF (AIR FORCE) for 26 years as an Aero Electro-Mechanical Engineer.After a triple heart bypass operation I was put on pension and started a writing career . I've spent most of my life in the SANDF as Technical Instructor , and when promoted to Officer I was utilised as a Lecturer , training Junior Offiicers for promotion to higher ranks.
Crystal Gift by B E Dennis Crystal Gift by B E Dennis Feb. 09, 2012 $4.99 88992 words Sample 20%
Crystal Gift is the first book of a Crystal Skull Trilogy. This is a story of a conspiracy and race to discover an ancient power. A legendary power revealed to be access to technologies far more advanced than anything seen on the planet for 15,000 years. Technologies stored in the legendary crystal skulls.
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Writing should follow experience and passion. Both help in crafting a stimulating story. My 35 years of supporting and working for various governmental agencies provide the experience. A 15 year passion for the technologies of ancient cultures adds to my background. With both I provides a high level of realism and accuracy to the story. From a enthusiasm for the quest to answer numerous mysteries of the ancient world, I provide plausible answers in the form of fiction that may hold those answers and provides a different way to look at our history and the world. From a quote by Samuel Johnson: 'A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it”, I hope you will enjoy this story.
WALL II The John Anders Experience by Thomas Baker WALL II The John Anders Experience by Thomas Baker Feb. 09, 2012 $7.99 101518 words Sample 20%
Kentucky dairy farmer John Anders finds himself in the middle of a living nightmare the sole survivor, his family slaughtered by marauders. Alone in a world destroyed by famine and the collapse of civilization, desperately seeking escape from his mental anguish he embarks on a one-way flight in his single engine Cessna to Florida and the start of an adventure he could never have envisioned.
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Bulletin by Jason Smith Bulletin by Jason Smith Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 12668 words Sample 20%
Jason has twenty-four hours until the next dispatch to Reuters. Heading to the perilous Dubrinya suburb, he encounters a military funeral bombarded by sniper fire. Whilst photographing the injured, a Sarajevean civilian claims he’s profiting from other people’s suffering. It has taken twenty years to write down what happened next.
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Jason studied photography in Liverpool before it went digital. His inspirations are Don McCullin, Robert Capa and Neil Davis. He enjoys writing as much as being behind the camera. The long term goal is to use cinematography to fuse language, moving image and sound.
Drasmyr by Matthew Ryan Drasmyr by Matthew Ryan Feb. 09, 2012 $2.99 125395 words Sample 20%
In a world of wizards and vampires a clever man may make a fortune. But hunting the undead is no small task, as Coragan the bounty hunter will soon find out. He will need all his wits and the help of his comrades. Together, they must pit themselves against a creature so old time itself bends knee, an ancient vampire by the name of Lucian val Drasmyr.
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Matthew D. Ryan is a published author living in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Champlain. He has a background in philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. He believes he saw the legendary Lake Champlain Monster (a.k.a Champy) once and he has a cat named Confucius.
Painted Skies by Sue Simonich Painted Skies by Sue Simonich Feb. 08, 2012 $5.99 174298 words Sample 15%
Nova Denver was accustomed to divining the future; but her foresight could not prepare her for the shocking secret of her adoption. An adventurer and ethnobotanist, she searched the world for medicinal plants; now, she must find her biological family. Searching across time, continents and convention, she discovers an unimaginable legacy forged in pain, sanctioned with love, and cemented by God.
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Born in Salt Lake City, Sue Simonich grew up exploring Utah. Her ancestors pioneered the state in 1847. Her writing is inspired by the majestic mountains and red rock country, where there is an ever changing palette of color and culture. She attended the University of Utah and earned a BA in Art History. An avid historian and student of horticulture, she is interested in a wide range subjects. Currently, she is working on several projects, both fiction and non-fiction and has published web sites, blogs and books on family history. She lives in the Great Northwest with her husband.
Slave Ship - (Book 1 in The Shame & Glory Saga) by Jerrold Mundis Slave Ship - (Book 1 in The Shame & Glory Saga) by Jerrold Mundis Feb. 08, 2012 $3.99 81051 words Sample 15%
"The time is the 1840s and an American captain is bringing a shipload of slaves from Africa. On the trip, an American abolitionist journalist, traveling incognito, buys a young black girl to save her from his lecherous crewmates . . . the slaves stage a revolt . . .the action is quick, gory and rings with verisimilitude." --Publishers Weekly
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Jerrold Mundis has been a professional writer for more than 40 years. He is the author of 17 novels, 13 books of nonfiction, a number of ghostwritten books, and some 100 short stories, essays and articles. His books have been selected by the Book-of-the-Month Club, the Literary Guild, and the One Spirit Book Club and translated into more than dozen foreign languages. His short work has appeared in publications ranging from The New York Times Magazine to American Heritage and the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. He is an experienced literary coach and teacher of professional and avocational writing.
Eyetooth by J.L. Hugh Eyetooth by J.L. Hugh Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 5633 words Sample 20%
Jake’s freelance missions for the government are sensitive and secret as a highly trained former special ops soldier. Jake is called for a surgically precise mission to deliver retribution in South Asia after a SEAL team ambush. Can Jake obtain necessary information and retire the target before a competing assassin and survive? Adults only. This story contains explicit sex and violence.
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J.L. writes from a tropical paradise and enjoys writing creative erotic adventure stories.
The Reincarnation of Smedley Butler by T. Emerson May The Reincarnation of Smedley Butler by T. Emerson May Feb. 08, 2012 $1.99 49009 words Sample 20%
The story of General Stanley Castle, who is so disgusted with the current administration that he resigns and decides to run for president. He is encouraged to do so by a "committee" of influential, wealthy bankers and industrialists who want him to run as a third party candidate.
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After 30 years in the computer field, I followed with 18 books written and self published. I write fiction, humor and non-fiction. I am from a large family in a small town in the Midwest, the seventh son of a seventh son. My writing reflects much of that. My interests are history, paranormal, science fiction, remote viewing, and spirituality.
Return to Ocracoke by T.L. Peters Return to Ocracoke by T.L. Peters Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 26987 words Sample 20%
At the insistence of his boss and close friend, Arthur “Skip” Jade, hard-bitten corporate lawyer Tom Sanders reluctantly returns to Ocracoke Island, the scene of his humiliation years before at the hands of two beautiful and savage women.
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"There's no question that Peters is a master wordsmith." Gerry B's Book Reviews About the author: T.L. Peters is an ex-lawyer who enjoys playing the violin and giving his dog long walks in the woods. In between, he writes novels.
WALL The George Collins Experience by Thomas Baker WALL The George Collins Experience by Thomas Baker Feb. 08, 2012 $7.99 102961 words Sample 20%
Retired Archeologist George Collins is in the sleepy town of Astor Florida preparing his small sailboat for a leisurely Caribbean cruise when suddenly he is caught up in catastrophe as war and global famine cause the total collapse of civilization. His vision of blissful retirement instantly transformed into a deadly struggle for survival.
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Changes -- A Randall Lee Mystery by Charles Colyott Changes -- A Randall Lee Mystery by Charles Colyott Feb. 08, 2012 $2.99 75841 words Sample 20%
When a young woman is murdered in a seedy massage parlor nearby, the police recruit Randall Lee - an American acupuncturist - as a translator and expert in Chinese culture to assist in the investigation. The murderer practices a forbidden martial art - the dark mirror to Lee's own healing practices. Lee joins in the hunt for the killer to escape his own inner demons and to save the woman he loves.
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Charles Colyott lives on a farm in the middle of nowhere (Illinois) with his wife, 2 daughters, cats, and a herd of llamas and alpacas. He is surrounded by so much cuteness it's very difficult for him to develop any street cred as a dark and gritty writer. Nevertheless, he has appeared in Read by Dawn II, Dark Recesses Press, Withersin magazine, Horror Library Volumes III & IV, Terrible Beauty/Fearful Symmetry, and Zippered Flesh, among other places. He also teaches a beginner level Tai Chi Ch'uan class in which no one has died (yet) of the death touch. You can get in touch with him on Facebook, or email him at charlescolyott@gmail.com. Unlike his llamas, he does not spit.
Revenge of the Masked Ghost by Kevin Paul Shaw Broden Revenge of the Masked Ghost by Kevin Paul Shaw Broden Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 42064 words Sample 13%
A vigilante stalks the streets of the 1930's Manhattan, and Margaret Randolph is terrified that he will break into her home. Even though her husband Donald tries to reassure her that it won't happen, the mystery man known as the Masked Ghost steps in from a stormy night and dies at her feet. What is the secret of the Masked Ghost? A Pulp style novel.
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Seeking a career in comic books, Kevin Paul Shaw Broden took art courses throughout his education - only to eventually that no matter what the media, he was a storyteller at heart. Kevin has been telling stories ever since. His first published story was a science fiction tale that appeared in his college newspaper. Since then he has written for television animation, including the Japanese series MIDNIGHT HORROR SCHOOL. Kevin is a member of the Animation Writers Caucus of the Writers Guild of America. For over the last ten years Kevin has been illustrating and co-writing the online comic book FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY which can be found at http://www.flying-glory.com The granddaughter of the world war two super heroine Flying Glory, Debra Clay discovers she has inherited super powers and convince her high school friends to become heroes to help support their rock band. He also wrote a well received chapter story online called REVENGE OF THE MASKED GHOST, a property he hopes to do more with in the future. CLOCKWORK GENIE is Kevin’s first full-length novel.
Mighty Wright by Yolanda Diamond Mighty Wright by Yolanda Diamond Feb. 07, 2012 $7.99 35102 words Sample 20%
Paralyzed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, Mark Wright knows it isn’t easy being a handicap teenager. During the course of one unforgettable summer, he turns himself into Mighty Wright, a super hero, through the belief of an ancient coin he found. As Mighty Wright, Mark finds himself able to fly, dance, fight crime and help in the community.
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Yolanda Diamond is a native of Georgia. She is a triple signed author with Enaz Publications/Black books plus of LocoLove (fiction), Davibe I, and Davibe 2 (books of poetry), The PEN (First BenefitReading 2008) She has contributed work with Anne Frank Center Award-winning journalist Cynthia L. Cooper and author Maureen McNeil are using her diary (Jewel Collector) in a work in progress. She has contributed to a television series filmed with National Geographic (season 3-Hard Time). She also has poetry (Chance) published in the January/February 2011 issue of Prisonworld Magazine, an published in April (Spring) issue of DA-SH Magazine, and is currently penning other works. Yolanda has a great love for helping others.
The End-time Evangelist by David J. Hegarty The End-time Evangelist by David J. Hegarty Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 99047 words Sample 20%
THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING ... When a mysterious cabal threatens to plunge the Middle East into a conflict to eclipse all others, journalist Sean O’Rourke and scholar Samar Abu Akhras find themselves thrown together on a desperate quest to uncover the conspiracy. But time is running out ...
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David Hegarty wrote his first novel in High School, mostly in the back of science class, because science was boring. His favourite authors include John Irving, Robert Jordan, George RR Martin, Robin Hobb and Terry Pratchett. Although Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky are good too ...!
The Pill 2 - Toxic Ted the Drug Barons and the Government by Mike Jones The Pill 2 - Toxic Ted the Drug Barons and the Government by Mike Jones Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 2842 words Sample 40%
A short story for adults. Turmoil continues between the drug barons, Toxic Ted and the corrupted government. The Pill has created instability on the streets and the fight continues.
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Who am I , What am I, Where am I ? I am like your mother and your father who take's care of you. I am like your sister and your brother who are there for you. I am like your best friend who looks out for you. I am like your guardian who keeps you safe. I am like your teacher who feeds your mind. I am all seeing, all hearing and all knowing. I am like the birds that sing their little song. I am like the sunrise that wakes you in the morning. I am the joy that brings a little smile into your life. I am everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Just like the wind you can't see me or touch me but you know I am there. Who am I , What am I, Where am I ? – I am the Words. The words that brings a little sunshine into your life.
Into the Bullet by sean maitner Into the Bullet by sean maitner Feb. 07, 2012 $6.99 62210 words Sample 10%
Charles is an expert on survival. He had survived three tours in Vietnam. He had survived the pitfalls of raising an Autistic child. But now, retired and with his son Jack grown, Charles was thinking about life. He had decided to celebrate his new found retirement by taking his son on a fishing trip to a real Montana wilderness. He does not know that the fight for his life is about to begin.
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I am a man with love in mind. I love the outdoors. I love music. I love humor. I love to write. Please check out my writings and have a laugh (with or at) me.
Adventures Beyond the Solar System - Planetron and Me by Geoff Williams Adventures Beyond the Solar System - Planetron and Me by Geoff Williams Feb. 07, 2012 $2.49 7589 words Sample 15%
The faster-than-light sequel to the best-selling Adventures in the Solar System. Planetron, the remarkable transformer robot, and young Will, travel thousands of light years through the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. Exploding stars, black holes, neutron stars, even a planet that might be a future home for humans - are explored and explained in fun, clear terms, with full-color illustrations.
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Onward and Upward by Tony Wilson Onward and Upward by Tony Wilson Feb. 07, 2012 $3.99 94480 words Sample 20%
Onward and Upward - the continuing adventures of our ‘reluctant billionaire’. He loses the new love of his life, only to replace her with a Hawker Hunter or 2, or 3, …,(a fair swop I think). He takes on Drug Barons and the paparazzi, and goes back in time – in the desert, before blowing a fuse. Just a few of his adventures as he moves onward and upward.
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Hi - I moved to Spain with my lovely wife Melva (our 14th anniversary as I write this blurb) in September 2000, and have never regretted a day of it. Like the hero of my books (Andrew Michaels) I arrived here pre-retirement age, although in my case it was not through choice, if you want a hint of why, go to my website (link below) and look amongst the photos. A more detailed 'history' of yours truly is also there as well. Upon arrival in Spain we did the finca (country villa) bit, but after 5 years it proved to much (physically) so we now live in a huge apartment in the centre of Crevillente, which is famous for carpets and shoes (Crevi - not our apartment). We were also into caravanning (Spain, France & Portugal particularly) but again pain intervened. We are now looking forward to taking up the Spanish Governments’ offer of highly subsidised Holidays as I have now fulfilled the age requirement. Thank you for visiting my site.
Crystal Cove the Beginning (book 1) by Amy Browne Crystal Cove the Beginning (book 1) by Amy Browne Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 8763 words Sample 20%
This is Part One of a planned trilogy. I am writing my story from the depths of underground as a full-blown war rages on the homestead of those people with whom I share my underground home. Granted it is not cozy as our homes above the ground are, but it certainly is livable.
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Amy Browne was born and raised in the rolling hills of Athens, Pennsylvania. She began writing creative fiction in her teenage years, filling notebooks with stories of romance; adventure with a bit of horror tossed in. Ms. Browne is the mom of three children Amber, Alexander, and Timothy who continue to inspire and support her endeavors. In 2007, she began non-fiction writing for various online magazines, newspapers and websites. Her first published fiction story appeared in “Consequences” a short story anthology published in 2010, by the Circle 8 Writers group.
No Another Song by Arul Das No Another Song by Arul Das Feb. 07, 2012 $13.00 24957 words Sample 20%
This is the first story of Arul Das an romantic writer,changed his writings and got succeeded to action and adventure.The story begins with the hero in jail.Even though The hero didnt done done any crime he had been in jail.The readers will enjoy the reason why the hero is in jail and who is that hero in adventure manner.
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Arul Amaladas is shortly called as Arul Das was born in (18.06.1990)Sattur,India. I make things up and write them down.I am always fond of reading newspapers and historical humor books.This made me write short stories.Humor and romance stories are always my favourite. In my spare time I try to keep the maintain my owned website www.8secretsearchenginetricks.com more or less up to date. Among from writing short stories,writing script to short comedy dramas is my hobby.
The Problem Eliminators! by Steve Nelson The Problem Eliminators! by Steve Nelson Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 33056 words Sample 20%
The Problem Eliminators! © 2012 by Steve Nelson An Action/Adventure story about a group of fictional retired military men, who hunt down Drug Lords & traitorous U.S. Government officials! Featuring the fantastic submarine, The Barracuda! Like Amer-I-Can James Bond’s, The Problem Eliminators! Strike without warning! Hard, fast & deadly!
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Steve Nelson is a resident of N. Ogden, Utah. He has worked for over 30 years at Business Ownership and in the Handyman/Maintenance field. He is a H.S. Graduate. Steve has written 5 books; Tomorrow’s World #1 (Currently Published in Hardback form by PublishAmerica) TW2 DESERT TREK- Currently spiral bound and self published. The Maintenance Engineer- Currently spiral bound and self published. Escape from the ORDER!- Currently spiral bound and self published. The Problem Eliminators!- Now Published with Smashwords! Steve is easy to find on Facebook, just lookup Steve Nelson of Ogden, Utah and find the guy in the Australian bush hat! G’Day
The Curse of Chief Tenaya by Daniel Diaz The Curse of Chief Tenaya by Daniel Diaz Feb. 06, 2012 $7.99 60432 words Sample 20%
It is 1891 in northern California, the western frontier has only recently closed and the "Gilded Age" of "Robber Baron" is in full swing. Jeremiah is offered a rich commission to track down and kill a phantasmal grizzly bear that is raising havoc among high Sierra ranchers. Thinking to top Off his career with one final adventure, Jeremiah accepts. The stage is set for a fant
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Lazarus's Heir by Michael Smith Lazarus's Heir by Michael Smith Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 124730 words Sample 20%
After his memory is stolen by the morally ambiguous Truthsayer, Michael Descado is cast down upon the lands of his birth, there to be discovered by police officers in 2006 America. Though the medical community is fascinated by what they perceive as an evolutionarily advanced species of Homo sapiens, the United States government is far more interested in Michael’s neigh indestructible armor.
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Since I've been staring at this blank Microsoft word document for about ten minutes, I dare say it's much harder to write about myself than it is to write fiction. By the same token, I've always relied heavily on real people and real places in my novels, so I'm going to try and approach this biography as if it were a story. So, here goes. I was born in 1973 in the river town of Greenville, Mississippi to middle class parents who married young and initially struggled to support me and my younger brother Eric. Mom was a home maker for most of my early childhood, though many years later she opened her own Diet Center business which has done quite well financially. My father was an intelligence officer during the Vietnam War who opened a pet store when he returned. That pet store is still in business to this day in Greenville. I said that my parents struggled early on, and that's true, but we always had food on the table, and I don't remember ever really wanting for anything that wasn't trivial. Our family was very Christian, and we went to church every Sunday. Though my brother Eric and I have since abandoned religion, my parents still hold their individual faiths very close to them. I remember Mississippi being a pretty tough place to grow up, but a lot of that had to do with the fact that I was a dumpy, bespectacled kid who had trouble making friends. Regardless of the reason, I was bullied a lot, and this led to the discovery of martial arts. If memory serves, Mom enrolled my brother Eric and I at the Greenville Isshinryu karate club when I was six and he was five--and I absolutely loved it! The study of combat would become an obsession that I still indulge to this day. My teenage years were plagued by rebellion, (I once spent four days in jail for running away), but my grades were good, and I eventually went on to college with a partial scholarship. In 1991 I enrolled at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, and from the first night I went to a college bar, I knew I'd found a new home. I'd lost a lot of my awkwardness over the years, and this was the first chance I'd ever gotten to have a true social life. I pledged Kappa Alpha my freshman year, and for the next five years I did my best to balance getting an education with constant partying, (the latter being the reason it took me five years to graduate). I majored in Biology and Chemistry with the intent to go on to Medical School, but I think I knew early on that I didn't have the discipline to become a doctor. Regardless, science majors require a lot of writing, and that was my first inkling that there might be some ability there. In fact, I financed most of my beer drinking by writing papers for other students. Not to toot my own horn, but my college roommate Jeff Bryd actually got an F on a paper I wrote for him because his professor didn't believe he'd written it. Still, I never read anything for fun, so writing fiction never occurred to me until years later. Alright, so after graduation, I went to work at a YMCA conference center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and as soon as I saw the mountains, I was hooked! The conference center started out as a summer job, but since I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career, I stayed on for the next two years. Some might call that slacking, but it turned out to be the thing that got me into writing. All of the YMCA staff lived in the same dormitory, making it very similar to college, and one day--at the risk of getting a little too graphic--I asked one of the guys on my hall for something to read in the bathroom. He gave me The King Beyond the Gate by David Gemmell, and I could not put it down! Keep in mind this was the first fiction novel I'd ever read, but I devoured it in two days, then going back to that same guy on my hall and demanding he give me every single Gemmell book he had, (and he had quite a few). I read them all, one after another, and though I loved every character, every plot, every description--every word, really--a small voice in the back of my mind kept saying, "You could do this better." It was ridiculously naïve and unforgivably arrogant on my part, but a few months later I began writing Children of Ascendance. I was totally committed to this endeavor, yet I knew almost immediately that I had TONS to learn. Even though I tried to mimic Gemmell as much as I could without flat out plagiarizing him, my fiction writing sucked, and my initial dreams of being a professional novelist were slowly crushed. It was partly for that reason, (and partly because my contract with the YMCA didn't get renewed the following year), that I went back to Mississippi and enrolled in Delta State University once again, this time to get my masters in Biology Education. I worked on the novel as much as my class load would allow, desperately trying to augment my writing skills by reading every fiction author I could get my hands on. But none of them "moved" me like Gemmell had until I discovered Anne Rice's vampire chronicles. Wow! Now THAT'S an author! I was stunned by the eloquence with which she wrote, the sheer decadence of it, and I tried to mimic her as I'd once tried to mimic Gemmell--albeit with the same disappointing results. Somewhere along the line I realized that the reason I couldn't write like them, was because I simply WASN'T them, and from that point on I did my best to write in the manner that was most comfortable to me. So after two years of graduate school, I returned to North Carolina, this time taking a mundane corporate job at a call center just to make ends meet. I'd tried to use my masters degree to get a teaching job in Asheville, but there was a shortage of positions, and I didn't have any real world classroom experience. Regardless, I had a lot more time to write, and I finished Children of Ascendance about a year after returning to North Carolina. The first draft was a BEAST of a novel, some nine hundred pages if memory serves, but I was proud of it, and I went to work trying to find out how a book gets published. Through trial and error I learned about literary agents and submission requirements and publishing houses, etc., soon discovering that I was going to have to start from the ground up, and in the exact same fashion I'd begun writing in the first place. Fortunately, (or perhaps unfortunately), I got signed by a literacy agency out of Pittsburg, and the first thing they told me was that my book was far too long to be marketable, since I was a first time author. They also told me that I had no command of POV (point of view) which would prevent me from ever getting a publishing house to take me seriously. Luckily, they could help, and for the bargain basement price of only two thousand dollars. Anybody smell a rat? Well, I didn't. I just didn't know enough to know any better, so I emptied out my savings account, (and got some help from Mom and Dad), to purchase the privilege of a professional edit. This so called edit took forever, and it was about two months before I got my manuscript back. My first reaction was one of betrayal, for one of the only stipulations I'd expressed was that the editor Megan read the entire thing before she started the process. I knew after reading the first page that she hadn't done that. She was editing as she went, which infuriated me because some details she would mark as "unnecessary", played a part in events that would happen later in the story. It was disconcerting to say the least, and while I suppose I've still got a lot of negative feelings about dishing out that money, the truth of the matter is, it helped me. Her edits took me in new directions, and most importantly, I learned exactly what POV was and how to incorporate it. The latter lesson was a tough one for me, because my beloved Gemmell wrote in omnipresent point of view, meaning, his stories were told through every character's eyes, and said perspective switched from character to character quite frequently. But Megan insisted that I have only one POV. Or, if not that, I could only change POV once one chapter ended and another began. I eventually went with the second interpretation of POV, and honestly, I'm happy that it turned out that way. In the present incarnation of every novel I've written, (five so far), every chapter is told through only one character's perspective, and I think that has allowed me to narrow the scope of my writing as a whole, while simultaneously giving more depth to each character. I soon left that literary agency in Pittsburg, but I have to begrudgingly admit that I'm a better writer because of them. By the way, years later I learned that they are actually a vanity publisher with a literary agent division, and both charge fees for just about anything you can think of. I won't mention them by name for fear of legal reciprocity, but if I can offer one piece of advice for anyone who got into writing the way I did, (totally ignorant), thoroughly verify an organization before you sign on with them. There are lots of "writer beware" websites that can help you do this. Wow! This biography is getting long, so let me try and sum the rest of it up. To backtrack a bit, I finished the first draft of Children of Ascendance in 1999, and I spent the next five years editing it. I had to split it into two books, (now called The Road to Ascendance and Ascendance Born), and totally retooled each and every chapter according to my new POV stipulations. This process was long and tedious, but I loved it, and with each edit, (and I'm talking about dozens here), I felt I improved as a writer. I also benefited by continuing to read other people's material. To this day, I'm reading two or more books at any given time. After a few more marketing attempts which didn't yield any results, I decided to keep writing just for me. Book 3 in the series, The Sender, was finished in 2007, and from there I went on to what I consider my favorite offering, Lazarus Heir, which was completed in 2009. I wrote another novel somewhere along the way separate from the Children of Ascendance series entitled The Mastery of Deception, but I probably won't publish that one until the CoA books start getting popular, (fingers crossed). The last two years have been spent in even more editing to make sure all four novels in the series coincide with respect to plot, (which is harder than it might sound), but I finally feel I have a series that fits together in every possible regard, and that's why I've started publishing them on Amazon kindle. My current project is an autobiography that I'm ghost writing for an internet "celebrity" who I won't name here, but the ironic thing is that THAT novel will probably get published before any of my fiction stuff does. Either way, it's been a great journey, and my love of writing has never diminished. I'm very excited to see what the future holds. I realize this TOME of a biography isn't standard, but it's not like I'm famous or under contract, so I guess I can do what I want. I'm always open to critique and criticism, so please feel free to comment, review, or even email me directly at michaeldescado@yahoo.com. Thanks so much to those who have purchased the book!!! Best wishes, M.A. Smith
Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas Johnson Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas Johnson Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 50557 words
Pulp adventure returns to science fiction in “Pangaea: Eden’s Planet”. Seven astronauts en route to Mars encounter a time warp in space that disables their ship. Crash landing on Earth, they discover an alien planet sixty million years before the dinosaurs. Pangaea, the super continent, is filled with danger and terror, as they must survive against fierce reptiles that ruled the Earth 250 million
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Tom Johnson was a voracious reader from childhood beginning with the Golden Age comic books to classic literature by the time he was ten years old. Exciting adventure stories kept him entertained until he discovered science fiction and hardboiled detective mysteries as a teenager. By his early twenties, he discovered The Shadow and Doc Savage pulp reprints in paperbacks, and was hooked on the fast-paced action novel from that time on. This led to collecting and research, which eventually interested him in writing by the time he was thirty. Today, he still loves an exciting action novel over movies and television. Tom and his wife, Ginger have received numerous awards in the field for their work in keeping the old stories in the spotlight for new readers seeking escape in a thrilling adventure novel. Now retired, Tom devotes his time to reading and playing with his black Lab, Sugar.
Julius and the Titanic by Barry Hunt Julius and the Titanic by Barry Hunt Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 105601 words Sample 20%
Julius and the Titanic will captivate anyone who wants to discover more about what led up to that fateful night of 14th April 1912, as well as fans of time-travelling. The events on board have been carefully researched and the use of real characters on board at that time is a great starting point for readers who want to find out for themselves what really happened.
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Born in Bristol, Barry was educated at the Cathedral School and then read English at St Peter’s College, Oxford. After graduating, he worked in the Civil Service before teaching at a Bristol Secondary School. During this time, he read short stories on the local radio. Thinking he would like a change of career, he later qualified in Law at the University of West of England, but decided to remain in education. He expanded his teaching to include Law as well as English and Drama. Barry is a keen amateur artist and has illustrated a number of texts for others as well as providing the paintings for this website. He has also worked on set design for local drama groups and written several plays, including one musical. A few years ago he took early retirement to concentrate on his writing. ‘Julius and the Titanic’ is his first novel for young adults. He still lives in Bristol where he enjoys spending time with friends, visiting the theatre, gardening and water-colour painting. Watch out for the next ‘Julius’ adventure!
Water Hazard by Tim Baker Water Hazard by Tim Baker Feb. 06, 2012 $2.49 72719 words Sample 20%
After Steve Warwick and his buddy, ex-Navy SEAL, Ike help a mother find her missing son, they find themselves in grave danger. Caught in a whirlpool of death, greed, corruption and ecological sabotage, Steve and Ike have to out-think a ruthless con-man or else end up in a watery grave.
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Tim Baker was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. After graduating from The Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1980 he embarked on a career in Architecture and Engineering. Along the way he has also worked in the natural gas industry, construction and ice cream sales. In his spare time he enjoys a wide variety of activities including sports of all kinds, music, photography, model building and, of course, writing. An avid dog lover, Tim was a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, raising and socializing potential guide dogs. He has also studied and taught martial arts. Inspired by his interest in Karma and the unexplained forces of the universe, he made his first serious attempt at writing in 1988 when he began writing a novel entitled Full Circle, a story about the far reaching effects that one man’s actions can have on people he has never even met. Unfortunately without the use of a computer or even a typewriter he shelved the project due to the difficulties of trying to construct a novel completely by hand. Even though Living the Dream is his first published novel he plans on completing Full Circle once his next novel Water Hazard is published. Currently, Tim is enjoying life in Palm Coast, Florida. To contact Tim or find out about upcoming works please visit his website at www.blindoggbooks.com
Mandy's Milk Makers by Lord Koga Mandy's Milk Makers by Lord Koga Feb. 06, 2012 $1.25 2939 words Sample 20%
It was a pain growing up with my cousin Aldrich, always having to the put up with his comments about my small breasts size. It was not until after I left home and went to college that my breasts began to grow to an almost alarming size. That was when it hit me. My revenge would come during winter break when we both returned home, my revenge would come with him gawking at my breasts… little did
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Lord Koga is the pen name for a local Grand Rapids, Michigan Author, whom for the last 4 years has been writing in the specific genres of Erotic Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Lesbian Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Horror/sci-fi/fantasy erotica, as well as capture, S & M, BDSM fiction. The pen name “Lord Koga,” has been shortened over the years from its original name Lord Kogarasumaru. The origins of the name Kogarasumaru “Little Crow” is derive from a unique Japanese tachi sword rumored to have been created by legendary Japanese smith Amakuni during 8th century CE. The “little Crow” is considered to be unique as it is a bridge between the old double edge blades of Japan and the more modern version which eventually became known as Katana. Thus, the author that writes under this shortened pen name, desired to use it as a way to describe his writing style as a bit of old school mixed with new techniques. In some ways, considering the Genre in which he writes, it makes some since in the oddity of things, but as this is Veenstra Publishing, we love the oddity of authors, too out there for mainstream publishing to comprehend. Currently Lord Koga has over 68 titles out in e-book format and 4 titles in both print and ebook format. Lord Koga’s printed works include: Knights of Came-a-lot: The Fall of Acheron; Beyond their Control: Erotic Tales of Cheating Wives & the Man the Desired Them All; The Virgin Chronicles: A Beyond their Control Erotic Series; Dare to be Ravished: Beyond Her Control Erotic Series Currently Lord Koga has 15 titles listed on the best sellers list/top rated list in both action/adventure, Teen, and Lesbian subcategories on the All Romance E-book website.
Euston by Nicholas Jankovic Euston by Nicholas Jankovic Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 4693 words Sample 20%
A short story from shifting perspectives. A quiet neurotic traveller finds the world creeping into his life in many ways.
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Nicholas Jankovic is an author or fiction and non-fiction who also enjoys adventures while standing in line.
Gabriel's Revenge (2nd Draft) by JT Lewis Gabriel's Revenge (2nd Draft) by JT Lewis Feb. 05, 2012 $10.00 79792 words Sample 20%
A friend murdered! His mood…dark. A mysterious woman. A taunting, villainous, yet invisible murderer. His best play…REVENGE 2nd Draft
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JT Lewis is an author living in Southeastern Indiana with his wife Susan and their two dogs. They have four kids in various stages of college and life away from the home. During the day, JT Lewis is an electrical contractor, morphing into the crime fighting author at night and on the weekends. Gabriel Celtic also lives in Southeastern Indiana, and is the lead investigator of the Major Crimes Taskforce tasked with getting to the bottom of a series of murders. Using his wits and the accumulated knowledge of his team, Gabriel soon learns that solving the investigation would cost one of his friends the ultimate sacrifice. 'The Ghost Murders' is the first book of the series 'The Adventures of Gabriel Celtic'.
What Tristan Saw, February 2012 by Norris Eppes What Tristan Saw, February 2012 by Norris Eppes Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 1788 words Read a sample
A short story. Sewanee TN is overrun by an invading army who burn down the university, the SUT is haunted by ghosts, and a sea monster appears in front of duPont library.
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On March 13, 1991, Exxon Corporation payed $1,000,000,000 in criminal fines & cleanup fees for the Valdez oil spill. Also, I was born. Yea Sewanee's Right!
To Be Human by Jonathan Walker To Be Human by Jonathan Walker Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 79573 words Sample 20%
TO BE HUMAN is the doorway in to the life of a young boy, Maxwell Alfonso, and his three friends. Living in the quiet seaside town of Whitby, their lives are thrown in to peril when a horrible disaster strikes. What follows is a harrowing, emotional and surreal journey across a country where fear and death literally stalk the land.
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"Mankind's greatest tool is the imagination" Jonathan Walker was born 15th April 1988 in Middlesbrough, England. At the age of 23 his first book 'To Be Human' was released on the 2nd February 2012. Jonathan is a self-confessed bookworm, having devoured a wide range of material from the works of Roald Dahl and Ernest Hemingway, to J.K. Rowling and Leo Tolstoy, and so many more. 7 years in the making, 'To Be Human' had been originally concieved as a 200,000 word piece of science-fiction. Due to the sheer magnitude, Jonathan broke the work down in to two volumes. The sequel to 'To Be Human' is to be released shortly.
The Chase by David Goldstein The Chase by David Goldstein Feb. 05, 2012 $4.99 98360 words Sample 20%
The Chase is fast paced story of fighter pilots, fast jets, love, tragedy, and triumph. While on a training mission over the Atlantic, Aiden and his Weapon System Officer (WSO) Casey, are forced to eject from their aircraft. Under his parachute, Casey watches Aiden fall to his death. What no one knows is that Aiden survived. The Chase takes the reader on a thrilling, fast-paced adventure.
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David Goldstein is a fighter pilot in the US Air Force. He has a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, and a Masters in Aviation Operations from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He has logged over 2500 hours in the T-37, F-15E, and F/A-18. David lives with his wife and two children in Virginia
Mikie: A Family At Last by Mandy Sheridan Mikie: A Family At Last by Mandy Sheridan Feb. 05, 2012 $2.00 16618 words Sample 20%
This is the first in a series of books about a cat born on the streets; his mother realising that she can no longer care for her kittens, seeks out a human rescuer. As his sisters go to new homes Mikie is left behind until one day he is adopted. The first book tells how he meets the cat characters in his new family and in the small Scottish village where the action is set. Mikie also hears the
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