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Stones' Quest In Search of its Master - Book 1	by LaRene Ellis Aug. 30, 2010	$9.99	163179 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: LaRene R Ellis is the author of Stones' Quest Series and How to Rebuild Shattered Dreams. She grew up differently than most people, which gave her a different perspective on life. How she got into the publishing field has a strange twist to it. You might find it interesting. She is a mother of six children and eighteen grandchildren.
Billy: Messenger of Powers	by Michaelbrent Collings May 03, 2010	$4.99	163060 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Michaelbrent Collings is a lawyer, screenwriter, black-belt martial artist, father, husband, and has a killer backhand on the badminton court. He is, in a word (wait, that's several words!), a guy going through some serious personality issues. Michaelbrent currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, two kids, and several imaginary friends, all of whom are too cool to invite Michaelbrent to their parties.
The Magic Young Adult Book Bundle (Wizard's Secret and Two Paranormal Kids)	by Tim Myers Feb. 13, 2011	$8.49	158405 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I've been writing mysteries since 1993, and have published over 20 novels with Penguin/Berkley, Penguin/NAL, St. Martin's Press, and Kensington. I write under the names Tim Myers, Chris Cavender, Casey Mayes, Elizabeth Bright, Melissa Glazer, and more. Growing up, my favorite reads were traditional mysteries, with a slant toward cozies, and that's what I write!
The Magic Bag: Santa's First Christmas	by Michael Koza June 18, 2010	$3.99	143070 words	Sample 60%
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Imaginatia: Beyond The Dreams	by Michael Koza Dec. 03, 2010	$3.99	136479 words	Sample 60%
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Three Animal Stories	by Gary Whitmore Dec. 06, 2011	$2.00	135443 words	Sample 5%
Author bio: I'm a laid-off safety engineer after spending 28 years on the Space Shuttle program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I'm trying for a career as a writer. At the present, I have completed 8 books that were written from screenplays I've written in the past. I have 9 more books to completed based on other screenplays I've written.
Crow Toes Quarterly: Tales From a Playfully Dark World	by Christopher Millin Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	129088 words	Sample 5%
Author bio: Christopher Millin published an arts and literature magazine for children called Crow Toes Quarterly from 2006 to 2011. Many years before CTQ, Christopher fell into a deep, dark hole and met a man named Mr. Flex. Mr. Flex told Christopher an unbelievable and absolutely terrifying collection of stories to pass the time while they waited to be rescued. Christopher vowed that if he ever got out of the hole, he would write Mr. Flexâ€™s stories down and share them with the world. The first of his Hole Stories, called The King of Arugula, was published in 2007 by Thistledown Press. Fowl, Swine and Things That Send Shivers Down Your Spine, the second story Mr. Flex told, and Christopherâ€™s second book in the series, is available now as an eBook. Christopher was born on a horse farm in Edmonton, but now lives in Surrey, BC, with two guinea pigs that refuse to wear saddles.
The Paranormal Kids Collection (Paranormal Kids And Paranormal Camp)	by Tim Myers July 25, 2011	$5.49	121145 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I've been writing mysteries since 1993, and have published over 20 novels with Penguin/Berkley, Penguin/NAL, St. Martin's Press, and Kensington. I write under the names Tim Myers, Chris Cavender, Casey Mayes, Elizabeth Bright, Melissa Glazer, and more. Growing up, my favorite reads were traditional mysteries, with a slant toward cozies, and that's what I write!
Charlie the Great White Horse and the Journey to the North Pole	by Kenneth Mullinix Jan. 19, 2011	$7.95	116921 words	Sample 50%
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They're Coming For You Ultimate Coffin Box Set, Vol. 1-6: Scary Stories that Scream to be Read	by O. Penn-Coughin Aug. 14, 2011	$9.99	115256 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: O. Penn-Coughin ("open coffin") is the ghoulishly gifted author of the spine-chilling series WELCOME TO HELL and THEY'RE COMING FOR YOU: SCARY STORIES THAT SCREAM TO BE READ. Listen to his stories on THE SCARY STORY PODCAST.
Stones' Quest The Battles Begin - Book 2	by LaRene Ellis Aug. 30, 2010	$7.99	114085 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: LaRene R Ellis is the author of Stones' Quest Series and How to Rebuild Shattered Dreams. She grew up differently than most people, which gave her a different perspective on life. How she got into the publishing field has a strange twist to it. You might find it interesting. She is a mother of six children and eighteen grandchildren.
Cerulean Blue	by Andie Scott Nov. 22, 2011	$1.99	111865 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: About the Author Andie Scott trained as an English teacher in Hampshire and California. While teaching in East London primary and secondary schools she apprenticed in theatre set and prop making. She designed and produced costumes and props for Sadlers Wells, Royal Festival Hall and various night clubs. She combined the two careers running arts workshops for schools and special needs groups at the National Portrait Gallery and Arts Council Touring Exhibitions. She is a successful fine artist having had many solo and group exhibitions in Europe, Hong Kong and New York. She runs the Flexitron gallery and continues to exhibit her work. Her first novel Cerulean Blue is the culmination of her passion of art, literature and working with children and young people. She lives in Islington, London with her partner and son and three cats.
Voyance	by Rhonda Brutt March 14, 2011	$5.99	109204 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Rhonda Brutt was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in Palm Beach County Florida. She attended both Florida State University and Normandale Community College and has an associate degree in Liberal Arts. When sheâ€™s not reading or writing she enjoys swimming, coffee shops, traveling, rock concerts, and making up excuses to avoid cooking. She currently lives in the Minneapolis metropolitan area with her husband and Yorkshire terrier. Voyance is her first young adult novel.
The Scribe Of Blood	by Ben Wright Oct. 31, 2010	$7.99	108044 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Ben Wright was born in London in 1975. After graduating from Keele University, he moved to Manchester and worked in the telecoms industry until his first novel was published in 2006. He has since returned to London where he works as a consultant.
Keepers of The Deep	by rc heydn Sep. 08, 2011	$0.99	107483 words	Sample 5%
Author bio: rcheydn (Real name Ross Clarke) worked as a journalist for newspapers and magazines throughout Europe, Australia and the Far East for a decade before entering the world of public relations. For the next twenty-five years he was a senior PRO in the United Kingdom, Australia and, for almost 20 of those years, in Hong Kong. Then he established his own public relations company in London which is regarded as one of the most dynamic and innovative agencies of its kind. The Catskinner is his first foray into the political thriller genre. He also wrote the fantasy children's book Keepers of The Deep. rcheydn is now completing a thriller titled The Feathers and has another thriller The High Priestess at an early stage.
Flat Fax And The Book Of Doors Illustrated	by P. S. Wright Dec. 06, 2011	$1.99	106080 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Hi folks. So you want to know more about the author? I have long felt like an old curmudgeon trapped in a young person's life. Now that my chronological age has caught up with my mental age, life has become a lot more fun. I have a passion for fixing up my home; currently I am remodeling our nice little 1950s ranch house which is sorely in need of a little love and attention. My son and I love to visit amusement parks and plan to sample every one eventually. But as this is an expensive and time consuming hobby, I am forced to find other ways to entertain myself between trips. I enjoy touring by car and visiting the landmarks and historical sites wherever I go and am not above posing beside the world's largest frying pan or with my head in the holes of ye olde stockes. I have traveled to or through or even lived in twenty-eight states and four countries other than my native USA. I have yet to visit Europe and consider that a terrible failing on my part. I am a true American, mongrel through and through, one quarter German or maybe Dutch, one quarter Scotch Irish (we think), half Native American (but even that half is from two different People). I come from hill folk, hillbillies to you city slickers. But I escaped that fate and have been trying to recapture my heritage ever since. When my son and I are not out traveling, attending college, or working, we like to hang out with our neurotic but lovable dog, Jake and his sidekick Kat, the cat. I have always been an obsessive reader. Somebody once compared readers who turn to writing to drug addicts who turn to dealing. Well, you have to support your habits somehow. As my mother would tell you, I often was late to school because I was reading the back of the cereal box. It is all Doctor Suess' fault. I once attempted to steal The Happy Birthday Bird from the St. Louis Library. My mother let me read it "one more time" before making me return it. So she is partly to blame not only for that little indulgence but the many hours of great story telling we begged off her as kids. Of late I have found writing to be an interesting way to kill time while in forced isolation in places like Camp Spyker, Iraq, Sharana, Afghanistan or Clovis, New Mexico. I mostly find time to write while away from home, but that may change now that I am staring down the barrel of retirement. Hope you enjoy reading my drivel; I am going to be prolific.
The Mad Conductor	by Felix Mayerhofer Sep. 22, 2011	$2.99	106053 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Felix Mayerhofer, born and raised in Port Chester, NY, in 1930, is the son of the late Simon & Maria Mayerhofer. Simon was a respected professional linguist & Maria a reputable choir director for Corpus Christi Church for 35 years. At age 19, Felix attended Juilliard School of Music on full scholarship. While practicing one day in his hotel room, he was interrupted by a knock on the door and was offered a job to go on the "road" with the Ina Ray Hutton-Randy Brooks Band. He also played with Bobby Byrnes & Sonny Dunham until the Korean War. His 552nd Air National Guard Band was stationed at March Air Force Base (CA) for 2 years. Upon his discharge, his sister, vocalist Scottee Marsh, and her lead trumpet husband, Carl Erca, got him a job with the Bernie Cummins Band. He also performed with the Ray McKinley Band until he joined the hit Decca Records recording band, Eddie Grady and the Commanders. He received his B.S. in Music Education from the SUNY, Potsdam. He then worked with the Allen Keller Trio in Florida, New York City, Las Vegas and Reno. While in Reno, Felix joined a jazz-pop group, Nancy Lee and the Bachelors. They were headliners in Lake Tahoe & Reno casinos before performing at the Dream Room on Bourbon St. in New Orleans for an extended stay. After that he played with a variety of bands. He toured and recorded with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians for a year - until he met his future wife, Shirley Wagner (Wagonseller), a professional dancer at Harrah's Club in Lake Tahoe. Felix and comedian-musician Bobby Day formed a comedy team, "The Unpredictable Day and May," which toured for a brief time. Felix taught in the Palmdale School District for 27 years teaching concert and jazz bands at all levels until his retirement. While teaching he received an M.A. from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA. Since retirement, he has written 36 children's stories.
Tolund's Waking	by Thomas Gramza March 12, 2010	$4.99	103438 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Thomas Gramza is a 6th grade elementary school teacher who lives in California with his wife and sons. Along with writing the Tolund Dellender series, he also enjoys reading, playing and coaching tennis, visiting Yosemite, playing his X-box 360, Peet's coffee, nurturing his chocolate addiction, and much more.
Popular Tales of the West Highlands Vol. 1	by John F Campbell July 12, 2010	$1.99	102113 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: John Francis Campbell (Iain Frangan Caimbeul, known in Scottish Gaelic as Iain Ã’g ÃŒle ('Young John of Islay'); born in Islay, 29 December 1821 â€“ died in Cannes, 17 February 1885), Celtic scholar, educated at Eton and Edinburgh, was afterwards Secretary to the Lighthouse Commission. He was an authority on Celtic folklore, and published the bilingual Popular Tales of the West Highlands (4 vols., 1860â€“62), and Gaelic various texts. Campbell also invented the sunshine recorder that bears his name as the Campbellâ€“Stokes recorder.
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab: The Chronicles of the Stone - Book One	by Fiona Ingram July 12, 2011	$2.99	101521 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: "My Story-telling Career Began at Age Ten!" My earliest story-telling talents came to the fore when, from the age of ten, I entertained my three younger brothers and their friends with serialised tales of children undertaking dangerous and exciting exploits, which they survived through courage and ingenuity. The never-ending story was called "Gruesome Gables", and it certainly was gruesome! Haunted houses, vampires, and skeletons leaping out of coffins were hot favourites in the cast of characters. Although I don't have children of my own, I have an adopted teenage foster child, from an underprivileged background, who is just discovering the joys of reading for pleasure. Naturally, I am a voracious reader and have been from early childhood. I can remember sitting on the bus going home from school, reading, and then missing my stop because I was so caught up in the book. I also went to boarding school at Durban Girls' College and the boarders' section was separate from the school. I used to walk down to College House with one foot in the gutter of the path, so that I could continue reading and not walk into a tree or something. I love all kinds of books, art, theatre, antiques, animals (5 cats, 2 dogs and a ferocious duck called Charlemagne), music, and films. Travel is another passion and I have been fortunate to have lived in Europe (while studying) and America (for work). I have travelled widely and fulfilled many of my travel goals. Being a bookworm, I had to attend university. After winning the Emma Smith Scholarship to finance my university studies, I graduated from the University of Natal, Durban with a double first in my B.A. (French & Drama). I won a Human Sciences Research Council Bursary, which enabled me to do my Honours in Drama at Natal. I then went to the University of the Witwatersrand to do my Masters in French-African literature (the impact of colonial language and culture upon the development of African theatre and literature). I desperately wanted to go into the world of theatre so I applied for and won the Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship for further study. I studied drama at The Drama Studio in London and mime at L'Ecole Jacques le Coq in Paris. When I returned to South Africa, I wanted to give something back to the community - after all, I'd been privileged enough to win a fantastic scholarship that changed my life. I immersed myself in teaching drama at community centres, and became involved in producing community and grassroots theatre with local playwrights and performers in Natal for several years. A move to Johannesburg took me in a new direction ... journalism. I have written freelance for the last fifteen years.
The Questory of Root Karbunkulus - Quill	by Kamilla Reid Sep. 13, 2010	$2.99	96372 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Kamilla Reid was born and raised in Edmonton, AB. After many years as a writer of live theatre and film she decided to fulfill her lifelong dream of writing "The Questory". Today she spends her time touring, working on Book 3 and hanging out with her daughter, friends, family and two dogs. She loves dark chocolate, Chai green tea and toe rings...
Storm and the Magic Saddle	by Donald Dahl Jan. 13, 2012	$0.99	96072 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Donald Dahl and his wife Robin lived in Granbury Texas and adopted Gold Storm Warning (Storm) and Liâ€™l Liza Jane (Liza) when they were each about 2 years old. The personality of each horse is as described throughout the book. The two are inseparable and madly in love. To this day, Liza is prissy and Storm is still the cross between Goofy and Dennis the Menace until his saddle is donned. As a youngster he was prone to accidents, broke water spigots, and was often found trapped in the pasture fence. He has often demonstrated the unique ability to open gates, latches, and picket lines. Several fellow horse campers gave him the nickname Horsedini after finding him loose several nights in a row. For a few years, Storm and Liza shared a pasture with Bucky and Dasher, who are described accurately in the book. Donald and Robin have since moved to Washington State and currently reside with Storm, Liza, and Snuggles. The extraordinary personality of Storm coupled with his interaction with Liza, Bucky, and Dasher inspired Donald to write Storm and The Magic Saddle.
Rodeo Royalty	by Christina F. York Dec. 13, 2011	$4.99	95878 words	Sample 20%
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The Obsidian Pebble	by RA Jones Sep. 19, 2011	$2.99	94520 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: RA Jones was born in 1955 and grew up in a mining village in South Wales with his nose in a book and his head in the clouds. He managed to subdue his imagination long enough to carve out a career in medicine, writing whenever the chance arose. Although The Obsidian Pebble is his first young person's book, he has written and published under the name of Dylan Jones (gory adult thrillers) and DC Farmer (soon to be contemporary fantasy). Sometimes all three will start speaking at once, at which point he lies down in a dark room and waits for the feeling to pass. A growing desire to move away from adult thrillers and write for children is what currently preoccupies him. The Obsidian Pebble is the first in a quintet featuring eleven-year-old Oz Chambers whose family inherits a â€˜hauntedâ€™ house. His mother wants to leave, but Oz wants to unlock the houseâ€™s mysteries and uncovers a secret that will change his life forever. RA Jones has three grownup children who have emerged remarkably unscathed into adulthood. When not writing, he practices medicine and lives in darkest West Wales with his understanding (very) wife and two dogs.
Cordelia & Mer and the WITCHES OF ICE	by W. F. Gadd June 10, 2011	$0.99	94243 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: I write, design and have a lot of fun! More coming soon! After several rewrites, extreme editing, [I know, I should have done this BEFORE I subjected any poor reader who happened upon my dismal work], bouts of paranoia, doubts, inner-fears and feelings of 'giving it all up' I've finally done with changing this work!!! I hope anyone who reads it, enjoys my attempt at writing, and I welcome their comments or criticisms. Warmest wishes, Will. A giant Thank You to all those good folk who've downloaded my story, and please feel welcome to send me comments, observations, even criticisms! -Any contact is good contact as it helps people like me who are 'having a go' at writing, receive welcome feedback from valued readers like you. My wife, Maxine Gadd [well known for her fairy art - www.fataraworld.com - has agreed to do illustrations for a paperback edition I'm working on right now! I'll keep you posted when it comes out. Thanks for reading!
The Tale of the Rim, The Eye of Telerion	by john earle March 12, 2011	$4.99	92658 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: John Cunyus Earle was born in 1958 in Rome, Georgia and raised in a postcard-perfect older neighborhood. Steeped in classical music, old "Bookhouse" books, and lively family lore, he developed very early a love for all things imaginative and beautiful. Heavily affected in his young adult years by the literary-art forms of such diverse writers as Kurt Vonnegut, EB White, JRR Tolkien, and Victor Hugo, John nevertheless chose to pursue a career in medicine, all the while continuing to read heavily, absorbing and learning and (unbeknownst to him) preparing mentally for his own foray into the realm of fiction writing. Several years later, after the establishment of a successful career as a physician, Dr. Earle found himself sitting by the hearth one day with his young children discussing "Otherworlds". In the pleasure of the moment an idea was kindled in his heart to create his own fantasy tale. "It will be something we can always share and add to through the years," he said to them. He began with a rudimentary map of a far-away land, complete with roads, towns, rivers, paths and seas. Naming them, however, produced an unexpected result: he now felt an even stronger creative momentum, as if the places and things in his map desired (in their way) to have a story told about them. Dr. Earle thought a good deal about what sort of story he would like to write, and eventually settled on his favorite themes ... gleaned from the classics ... such as courage and sacrifice, foresight and renewal, fidelity and fate. After all, Dr. Earle says, the Greatest Stories have already been told. It is our job to reclaim and retell them for the future generations.
Fourteener Girl	by George Hoepfner July 16, 2011	$3.14	92531 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: I am an elementary school teacher, specializing in gifted education. I have combined my passions for writing, mountains, and kids into a children's book.
The Adventures of the Magnificent Seven	by David Roth June 21, 2011	$2.99	92328 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Poet and Author David Roth began his personal journey of words when he was inspired to complete 'Forcas III', the epic story of the Klingon Betâ€™leH tournament set in the Star Trek: the Next Generation universe. Since then, he's also written 'Sometimes I Hear Voices' and 'Aliceâ€™s Goldfinch', collections of poems written over the last fifteen years, and his current Y/A novel, 'The Adventures of the Magnificent Seven'. David is currently working on his next project, a sequel to Mag7, with more adventures about his wonderful kids. David lives and writes in New Port Richey, Florida, with the love of his life, Linda, and two fur children; the delightfully cute Ms. Skittle; and the brazen but loveable Jazzy Cat.
The Adventures of Horatio Hope and Clara Compassion	by Michael Morel Dec. 01, 2011	$1.99	91759 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Whatâ€™s the difference between the Traditional Mind and the Organic Mind? Put simply, the former has boundaries and the latter has complete freedom. Not only does The Organic Mind reveal what you need to embrace this energy; it also tells you how to do it. This book is the result of more than thirty yearsâ€™ research by a curious mind. The formula is so simple that you can reach this state of mind with your eyes shut. Michael Morel began writing in 2000 when he discovered the final piece of the jigsaw puzzle he had been putting together all his life. Twenty-five years earlier he had asked the question: God, what is life all about? In his desire to share this knowledge with others, he has written a number of books and manuals on the subject of life. A short business trip to Australia from his home country of New Zealand resulted in a stay of more than thirty years. A carpenter, builder and part-time draftsman, he has used his skills in planning and logic to put together his writings in the hope that they will benefit others. He is a Guinness World Record Holder for speaking skills (the worldâ€™s longest lecture on life, 1999), a storyteller and a proficient guest speaker.
The Feast of the Moon	by brian wapole Dec. 26, 2011	$2.99	90931 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Brian started telling stories to himself when he was five years old and is pleased to be sharing the experience with a wider audience...now that he has published his first novel, The Feast of the Moon. He is a former high school English teacher, storyteller (for hire), musician, dock-loader, construction laborer and salesman. He is currently a free-lance writer, private tutor and fiction expert for the Schaumburg Library. Brian was born and raised in Chicago, IL. A graduate of North Park University in Chicago, he now lives in Schaumburg, IL.
Ebon Blade	by Rebecca Shelley Oct. 07, 2011	$4.99	90774 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Rebecca Shelley writes a wide variety of booksâ€”everything from picture books to spy thrillers. She especially likes to write about fantasy creatures such as dragons and fairies. Her childrenâ€™s books are written under the Rebecca Shelley name. Her thrillers and other books for adults are written under the R. L. Tyler pen name. She also has two books out under the R. D. Henham pen nameâ€”Red Dragon Codex and Brass Dragon Codex.
Grimsley Hollow-The Chosen One	by Nicole Storey Aug. 25, 2011	$3.00	90299 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: My name is Nicole Storey and I live in the hot and humid part of Georgia with my husband, two amazing kids, two cats, and a bunch of goldfish. When I'm not writing, I enjoy cooking, gardening, reading, and dreaming of my favorite holiday all year long; Halloween! Come explore the magical world of Grimsley Hollow with me, Gage, Eve, and the whole gang! Everyone is welcome, but not everyone makes it back out!
Goylegate - One Gargantuan Scandal!	by Michelle Dry May 19, 2011	$0.99	89850 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: I have the simplest of intentions: to write books which are insightful, full of wisdom and make you laugh out loud in public places:)
The Girl Who Hunted Trolls	by Algor X. Dennison Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	89156 words	Sample 2%
Author bio: Mr. Dennison lives in scenic northern Utah, where he wanders up and down the mountains plucking ideas off of each passing breeze. He searches for all that is awe-inspiring, beautiful, and uncanny. If it sends shivers up his spine or makes him weep, he bottles it for others to experience. If you've enjoyed one of these tales, consider leaving a review or passing it along to a friend. Mr. Dennison becomes slightly giddy when he hears that someone new has stopped by and partaken.
Adventures of Eli Deuce	by FN (Nick) Hofmeister Sep. 22, 2010	$5.00	88097 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: A lifelong resident of metro Indianapolis, Indiana, Nick Hofmeister grew up in the historic area of Irvington. After earning his bachelor and master degrees in business, he enjoyed a successful business career. He now volunteers his time coaching and is actively involved on committees related to civic activities. The author and his wife of 25 years, Lisa, have two grown daughters. He enjoys exercising, fishing, writing, gardening and traveling around the world. Mr. Hofmeister is the author of Naptown Nightmares, Adventures of Eli Deuce, LaSalle Street, Rise of The Chosen and David and His Magic Cloud.
Being Human	by Patricia Lynne Aug. 25, 2011	$2.99	87827 words	Sample 26%
Author bio: I'm just a girl with a love for all things creative. I never thought I'd be a writer and in school it was the farthest thing from my mind. Then one day I got a story idea and decided to write it down. Then another idea came. And another. Then THE idea came. A story I wanted to share with the world. It was all downhill after that. Hopefully, you enjoy reading my stories as much as I enjoy writing them.
The Hidden Children: Book one of The Capricon	by Harry B Botha Sep. 08, 2011	$2.99	87809 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Harry B Botha is a born and bred South African . He completed a Degree in communication at the University of Johannesburg but still had no idea what he wanted to do with his life so he did some more studying. This time at the Tshwane institute of technology where he completed a diploma in video and film technology. Since then he has been working in the South African television and film industry as a writer, director, camera operator and sound mixer. The Hidden Children is his first novel. He is currently working on two feature film scripts.
Dragon's Heart Crystal	by Thomas James Gallagher Nov. 25, 2010	$5.99	87307 words	Sample 40%
Author bio: The Author was born and raised in Buchanan Michigan. He took an early interest in ancient and scientific artifacts at Chicago's museums. At sixteen years of age, he moved to Tucson Arizona. He eventually earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Central Arizona College. The love of fiction and fantasy spurred an interest in writing about other worlds and creatures. An Irish and German heritage provided fertile Lore of Leprechauns, Sprites, Elves, Dwarves and Dragons. The adventures of elves, Dalton and Kayla, are the Author's first series of books.
Wings and Claws	by Dallas Releford June 28, 2011	$1.99	86984 words	Sample 20%
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Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary	by Austin Carroll Feb. 03, 2012	Free!	86314 words	Read a sample
Author bio: This is the first full length book that I have 'put out there' so to speak. Imagine me quite literally quaking with fear as I anxiously check to see if anyone has posted a review about my book. Even a bad review would be welcome! Why? Because I need to know. Have I been wasting my time writing? Have I virtually given up my social life (not to mention my nonexistent love life) for something I am absolute crap at? Or is it possible, no matter how slim the chances are, that I can tell a story that others will enjoy. Some days, itâ€™s what keeps me going â€“ the sheer possibility. I am driven to write. Ideas fill my head every minute of the day while Iâ€™m at work. I am constantly scribbling down thoughts on anything I can get my hands on at the time. Writing can be such a lonely business in many ways, and it is hard to get honest feedback from family... 'Yeah â€“ love your book.â€™ 'Er â€“ thanks â€“ but are you sure youâ€™re not just being nice â€“ that you donâ€™t want to hurt my poor little feelings â€“ or cause a family feud?â€™ Honestly, I would have preferred some honest criticism. Something I could work with to strengthen my stories. Every book has faults. When I am not writing, I can be found working at a high school, supporting students with learning and social difficulties who are struggling to find their place in a world that can be far too cruel for people who don't 'fit' the norm. What's normal anyway? Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy my story, and if not, I hope you can take a moment to tell me why.
ARENA ONE: Slaverunners (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy)	by Morgan Rice Feb. 02, 2012	$4.99	84509 words	Sample 20%
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The Betrayals of Grim's Peak	by Sean Quirk Nov. 02, 2011	$4.99	83765 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Well...I am a writer. I love the process, although I could do without those days where you just want to bang your head against a wall hoping to jar something loose; a single idea; a word ... something ... anything to get the cogs of creativity rolling once again so I can find my way through the maze, and let the characters take me where they please ... My new books, CATCH and THE BETRAYALS OF GRIM'S PEAK are out, and I'm hoping you guys will like them. Catch has a kick-ass editor (Pat LoBrutto), who has won the World Fantasy Award for editing, and is the current editor on the DUNE books. I have one book in the works. It is titled Remedy, and while it is related to Catch, it is not a sequel because it actually occurs during the same timeline and involves a mostly new cast of characters. The other is The Betrayals of Grim's Peak, which is a Young Adult crossover centered around a hidden world located deep beneath the ocean.
Astonishing Nina	by Daniel Whittman Dec. 13, 2009	$4.99	83220 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: My favorite authors are Steven Koontz and Lee Child thus most of my main characters are as decent as Jack Reacher and as powerful as most of the evil spirits in Koontz's novels. Every one of my novels is a wild ride into a gripping and satisfying adventure. Do yourself a favor. Read one and tell your friends about it. Perhaps readers have overlooked my completed children's novel titled, Astonishing Nina. It is an amazing adventure for any child or adult. My favorite novels are good enough for me to read again and again, unlike the vast majority of other books I have read. My novels are exciting, fast paced, satisfying and hours of fun. The following is a silly little poem for you: The Vampire The vampire was in the hospital with white pasty skin. While the priest was giving him the last rites, he planned to sin. â€œCloser,â€ mumbled the cursed specimen named Fudd. The priest leaned closer and gave up all of his tainted blood. Fudd jumped off the bed quickly over the cold, dead sinful man. Dancing a jig the jubilant vampire was almost tan. With the priestâ€™s shoes, porn, socks, underwear, cross and white collar He administered to the flock before they could holler I have been diagnosed with ALS disease. It is a fatal fast acting disease. It has been a miserable 24 months since the onset.
Freebooter's Paradise -- A Dangerous Tandem Adventure	by Tim Loge Sep. 05, 2011	$4.99	83151 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Tim Loge lives in Phoenix, Arizona, hails from Toledo, Ohio, and studied in three Canadian provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. He happily works as a teen librarian. He loves to read, write, swim, and hike. He has hiked The Way of St. James twice now, which is an ancient, 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain. He hopes one day to hike The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, to ride across Russiaâ€™s Trans-Siberian Railway, and to visit Australiaâ€™s Great Barrier Reef.
Popular Tales of the West Highlands Vol. 2	by John F Campbell July 12, 2010	$1.99	82613 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: John Francis Campbell (Iain Frangan Caimbeul, known in Scottish Gaelic as Iain Ã’g ÃŒle ('Young John of Islay'); born in Islay, 29 December 1821 â€“ died in Cannes, 17 February 1885), Celtic scholar, educated at Eton and Edinburgh, was afterwards Secretary to the Lighthouse Commission. He was an authority on Celtic folklore, and published the bilingual Popular Tales of the West Highlands (4 vols., 1860â€“62), and Gaelic various texts. Campbell also invented the sunshine recorder that bears his name as the Campbellâ€“Stokes recorder.
Timeschool	by Michael J P Feb. 19, 2011	$3.99	82247 words	Sample 1%
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Terror Times Three, Welcome to Hell Box Set, Books 1-3	by O. Penn-Coughin Oct. 10, 2011	$5.99	82225 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: O. Penn-Coughin ("open coffin") is the ghoulishly gifted author of the spine-chilling series WELCOME TO HELL and THEY'RE COMING FOR YOU: SCARY STORIES THAT SCREAM TO BE READ. Listen to his stories on THE SCARY STORY PODCAST.
Bedside Tales of Sultan	by Murat Guvenc Oct. 04, 2009	$4.95	81810 words	Sample 5%
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Eillios: Warrior's Mark	by Nicole Dobbs Feb. 01, 2012	$4.44	81394 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: A firm believer in the power of your imagination, Nicole Dobbs set out to write a story that could make new worlds come alive for readers. Enter Eillios, a realm where there are no limitations. A land where big cats are your closest companions and fire and lightning are gifts; powers to be harnessed. Though, in the real world, none of this is true. In Eillios nothing is truly impossible. Eillios: Warrior's Mark is the first novel in the Eillios series. For more on the author find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicole-Dobbs/235010669911686
Legends and Stories of Ireland	by Samuel Lover July 12, 2010	$1.99	81382 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Samuel Lover (February 24, 1797 Dublin â€“ July 6, 1868) was an Irish songwriter, novelist, as well as a painter of portraits, chiefly miniatures. He was the grandfather of Victor Herbert. Samuel was born at number 60 Grafton Street and went to school at Samuel Whyte's at 79 Grafton Street, now home to Bewley's cafe. By 1830 he was secretary of the Royal Hibernian Academy and lived at number 9 D'Olier Street. Samuel eventually moved to London and made his main residence there. Lover produced a number of Irish songs, of which several â€” including The Angel's Whisper, Molly Bawn, and The Four-leaved Shamrock â€” attained great popularity. He also wrote some novels, of which Rory O'More (in its first form a ballad), and Handy Andy are the best known, and short Irish sketches, which, with his songs, he combined into a popular entertainment called Irish Nights. He joined with Dickens in founding Bentley's Magazine. "When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen." - Samuel Lover Lover's grandson was Victor Herbert who is best known for his many successful operettas that premiered on Broadway. A memorial in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin summarises his achievements Poet, painter, novelist and composer, who, in the exercise of a genius as distinguished in its versatility as in its power, by his pen and pencil illustrated so happily the characteristics of the peasantry of his country that his name will ever be honourably identified with Ireland.

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