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Right Ascension	by David Derrico Nov. 16, 2009	Free!	74436 words	Read a sample
Author bio: David Derrico was born just north of Miami, Florida, and developed his appreciation for complex moral issues while receiving a degree in philosophy from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He wrote his first novel, Right Ascension, before attending law school at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). Right Ascension was first published by Bookbooters Press in 2000, and garnered its inaugural eBook of the Year Award. Derrico wrote his second novel, Declination, during law school, while he was probably supposed to be studying. Nonetheless, he graduated, passed the California Bar Exam, and worked as an attorney at a large, international law firm in Los Angeles for several years. While practicing law (all that practice actually made him pretty good at it), he managed to write some short stories and start work on his third novel, The Twiller. Recently, Derrico retired from his â€œday jobâ€ as a big-firm attorney and moved back to South Florida, where he finished that third novel. The Twiller follows the (mis)adventures of an unlikely hero and his unique companion on a comic romp around the galaxy. Derrico maintains a website with reviews, excerpts, current news, a blog, and purchasing information for all of his novels and other works at www.davidderrico.com.
The Paris of the West	by Dat H. Dang Jan. 05, 2010	Free!	5683 words	Read a sample
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John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part Nine	by E. Patrick Dorris Jan. 19, 2010	You set the price!	4968 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: In my forty something years I have generated a very broad set of experiences and interests, but through it all, I have always read. It seems that at times it is harder to find books that enthrall me, although admittedly I am behind on my reading, so I decided to start writing the kind of stories I'd want to read. I have always had stories in my head, they intrude at the strangest times. At some point, I discovered that when I took the time to write them down, more stories kept pouring out. There are so many ideas I have, it seems like there won't be enough time to get to them all. I'm starting with one story, in one particular style. But other stories, in different styles are coming. Stay tuned. My goal in writing is above all to entertain. Thank you in advance for giving me that opportunity.
Stories, That are Short	by Christopher Closson July 11, 2010	Free!	7679 words	Read a sample
Author bio: This whole site has biographies of authors. You would think being a writer, writing one would come easy and should be filled with big confusing words. I have a simple sort of writing. Easy.
Iyetra - Book 01: Sleeping God	by Joshua Meadows July 28, 2010	Free!	27918 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Joshua Meadows hails from New York City but currently lives in Sydney, Australia with his partner Adam. His professional writing has covered a variety of topics from politics & gay rights to video games. In the past he has been on staff with XY Magazine, had writing appear on websites like WoW.com and has been involved in LGBT activism in NYC. As a teenager he attended the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts and is also a classically-trained vocalist and pianist, having performed at Carnegie Hall when he was 18. His musings on politics, LGBT rights and video games can be read at ctrlclick.com. For more information about the Iyetra series visit iyetra.com.
Sagan	by Patrik Blomqvist Aug. 26, 2010	You set the price!	37465 words	Sample 30%
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Arrival	by V.H. Folland Dec. 14, 2010	Free!	1568 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Interested in aircraft from a young age (including a notable school trip to Kew where most children looked at the plants while one was watching the Heathrow flightpath) VH Folland has worked in consultancy for sectors including the media, engineering and information. My first novel, Fire Season, is now available in paperback and ebook worldwide, published by Ragged Angel Ltd. The Docks, a smaller crime novellette, followed in 2011 with its sequel, Conflict of Interest.
RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘: A fehÃ©r folt	by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011	Free!	35319 words	Read a sample
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RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘: Az utolsÃ³ szÃ³ jogÃ¡n	by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011	Free!	40269 words	Read a sample
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Venslund - 3	by Logan Branjord June 25, 2011	Free!	5901 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Age:27 Location: New Richmond, WI Favorite Authors: Terry Goodkind, George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, Chris Paolini, Ken Follett & many more. Hobbies: Reading, Programming, Guitar, Basketball, Weight-Lifting, Anything Outdoors
The Ice Boat - Volume I	by Lazlo Ferran July 02, 2011	Free!	59504 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Lazlo Ferran has lived and worked in London since 1985 and grew up in the home counties of England. His varied past has included a career in Graphics, a three-year stint as a full-time busker and semi-professional musician, followed by a long and successful career in internet design leading to the post of IT Manager at a prestigious London science institute. He has traveled widely, spending some time in Central Asia having various adventures, one of which was getting married in the traditional way. He keeps very busy writing in his spare time and pursuing his other interests of history, genealogy and history of the movies. The first link below is to his music which you can download for free.
Sandy Returns to Sandbridge	by Lee Carey Aug. 09, 2011	Free!	1409 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Sandy high-fives to you from Va. Beach. I've been writing novels and short stories since '99. My first published novel is for pet lovers of all ages. "Gabby...All About Me" is a story about an unpublished author who adopts an unwanted pooch...together they become an unbeatable team. My second pet novel "Pets In Paradise" is now out and I'll admit, it's the most fun write I've done. Heartwarming for all pet lovers. I live with my dear wife who fills the role of editor since she's a graduate of UNC. Her support and assistance makes writing much easier. We live on the beach in a small coastal area known as Sandbridge Beach. I enjoy writing, surfing, fishing, playing the drums, and spending time on the coast with my wife. My motto is: Keep smilin'...and paddle hard for every wave...it might be your best ride. My novels are available here and Kindle.
Terror At The Airport (Terrorist Series #1)	by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 13, 2011	Free!	1713 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
Extreme Skiing and Psychedelic Mushrooms: The Art of Chasing Fear	by Jason Matthews Sep. 23, 2011	Free!	8934 words	Read a sample
Author bio: My wife meditates. Our daughters text. I like philosophy and miss my dog. My books: The Little Universe - novel Jim's Life - the sequel Get On Google Front Page How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks All for Free How to Make Your Own Free Website: And Your Free Blog Too
Through the Rose Gate...Chapter One	by Janette Payton (Artist/Teacher/Author) Dec. 11, 2011	Free!	5836 words	Read a sample
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Crashing? Can we still make Atlantic City?	by Christopher David Petersen Dec. 08, 2011	Free!	18841 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Christopher David Petersen (1963 - 20?? I just checked... I'm not dead yet). Born and raised in Connecticut. As a child, I was always daring and reckless. Never one to let common sense stand in the way of a great adventure, my bold feats of stupidity were legendary... Huckleberry Finn would have been proud. "Surprisingly", that same spirit carried over into adulthood, as I sought out entertainment that included: scuba diving; ski Mountaineering; mountain biking; Rock, Ice and Mountain climbing; flying planes; golf, motorcycles, the stock market and of course, experimentation with various alcoholic refreshments. Later in life, writing became an extension of my deep desire to experience "new and exciting worlds". I have written several books, but none have been published through any formal channels... I've heard the process is long, painful and laborious, the thought of which sickens me. My foray into e-publishing came after a friend suggested my works could fetch dollars instead of dust inside my sock drawer... a righteous observation. My recent publications are the result of this advice. Further adventure/suspense novels are soon to be released. An engineer by trade, I have worked all over the U.S. and usually write in my spare time... that is when I'm not enjoying a bottle of Scotch and a quality cigar. I am a naturally long-winded individual, so writing is what happens when I can't get anyone to listen to me anymore... I love all kinds of genres but gravitate more towards suspense. There is nothing like the build up to a great climax... What a rush! Please visit me at: http://christopherdavidpetersen.wordpress.com
Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy Part One	by Tom Doganoglu Dec. 19, 2011	Free!	34202 words	Read a sample
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UN FALANG IN LAOS ALLA RICERCA DEL PHAYA NAGA (IL DRAGO DEL MEKONG)	by marco marengo Jan. 05, 2012	Free!	2286 words	Read a sample
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Taken	by Anna Withans Feb. 13, 2009	Free!	4814 words	Read a sample
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Shorts Stories	by Dan Schwartz June 26, 2009	Free!	1432 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I love a good story, and I love a good joke. These two factors are my biggest influences. My writing is story telling interconnected through jokes. My debut book No Cure for Nature is a comical environmental adventure which explores the personification of Mother Nature rebelling against humankind in a whirlwind of puns, wordplay and heroism. My background is in Environmental Engineering which is where my strong fascination with environmental issues comes from. I am still unaware where my love for puns was born, and story telling most likely stems back to Sesame Street.
Maggie's Beautiful World	by Gren Blackall Aug. 23, 2009	Free!	4906 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Writer, finance person, dog lover, Mainer, husband, father, friend.
5 Days	by Paul Sean Dec. 27, 2009	Free!	12996 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Author and musician.
UNTRUSSED... A-Framed series Book #1	by Don Ehrhardt Feb. 24, 2010	You set the price!	99579 words	Sample 100%
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Meddlers In Time- Out of the frying pan, into the fire	by Wayne Watson April 08, 2010	Free!	35696 words	Read a sample
Author bio: About Myself: Born in 1960, it can be said that I was born into one of the more interesting periods in our history. Forty-nine years on, I can certainly say that I have led an interesting life. Factory hand, soldier, technician, labourer, manager, ambulance officer, corrections officer- just to name the main jobs - I think I can truly call myself a jack-of-all-trades Itâ€™s been up and down all the way- see-sawing between dirt poor and well-off- in the peak of fitness to near dead a couple of times. I have worked with many fine individuals and many of New Zealandâ€™s worst. I have seen very ordinary people succeed beyond all expectations and watched those destined to do great things fall and loose everything. Working in areas like defense, corrections and ambulance you get a real insight into how people act and react under the most extreme of circumstances. Along the way I got to use a lot of really interesting bits and pieces- the Army was good for that- if a new piece of kit came through the workshops- it wasnâ€™t hard to convince somebody that you needed to try it out! This was a useful background for somebody who wishes to write tales of adventureâ€¦ Now, like most, I have settled into a quieter life of family and work, with adventure left in the past- although it comes to visit from time to time. I wish it wouldnâ€™t! As life slowed down a little, from the needs of raising a family and an accumulation of old injuries, I started to amuse myself in a fantasy universe distilled from the many tales I had absorbed over the years- this beats the hell out of morning radio while stuck in traffic! This stepped up a gear after a bad car smash left me recovering from multiple injuries over two years. From this period came â€˜Meddlers in Timeâ€™- my escape from the realities of my life. Writing this story down probably saved my sanity! Nowadays, Iâ€™m back at work- spending more time than I would like keeping the local water supplies working. Once a week I get my six-guns out and shoot up a bit of paper and steel plate. Twice a year I fire up my still and run a few gallons of moonshine, although I drink more coffee than whiskey these days. The rest of the time I spend as an indentured servant to my wife and two boys. Iâ€™m occasionally described as a grumpy old sod and a know-it-all, with an opinion on EVERYTHING! I try to live up to that. I like the simple pleasures of red meat, black powder smoke, Islay whiskey and the occasional good Dominican cigar- all to be savored in the outdoors. My beliefs are staunchly libertarian- each to their own if they harm no other. I believe that politicians, lawyers, busy-bodies and do-gooders are like salamis- greatly improved by hanging for a time. My writings continue as time permits. UPDATE: Ask me a question or find out more about Meddlers in Time, search 'Meddlers in Time Blogger' I used to have a link here,but for technical reasons, can't put it in my Bio without upsetting some of Smashwords partner sites!
Queen of the Black Coast, Recrowned	by Roberta E. Howard July 02, 2010	Free!	11917 words	Read a sample
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The Chronicles of Gan: The Thorn	by Daron Fraley Sep. 14, 2010	Free!	92433 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Daron Fraley was born in Powell, Wyoming, but doesnâ€™t consider himself a cowboy. Living in France for a couple of years provided him the opportunity to hone his cooking skills and to become addicted to good food and chocolate. Apart from his loving family, teaching and writing are his two most favorite things in the world. A classic computer geek, he still likes to fish and camp, makes a mean apple or pumpkin pie from scratch, and once fixed a gas clothes dryer using photocopier parts. With all of his interests in music, art, the sciences, and religion (especially religion), he would have been quite comfortable living during the Renaissance. Having toured chilly castles while in France, he is glad he didnâ€™t live during that time. â€œThe Thornâ€ is his first novel. After ten total years in the wonderful state of Indiana, Daron, his wife Jennifer, and their six children once again live in the beautiful Rockies, close to friends and family in Wyoming and Utah.
Driti's Adventures in Wonderland	by rohitgreddy Oct. 29, 2010	You set the price!	26487 words	Sample 30%
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RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘ A hÃ¡rom testÅ‘r AfrikÃ¡ban	by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011	Free!	45498 words	Read a sample
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RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘: Vanek Ãºr PÃ¡rizsban	by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011	Free!	54237 words	Read a sample
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Shuri Gate	by Herb Blanchard Feb. 07, 2011	Free!	89173 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Herb Blanchard is retired and living in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. He is a Vietnam Era Seabee veteran who spent several years stationed on Okinawa and made many trips to the island during his two tours in Vietnam. He followed his six year Seabee tour with an Air Force hitch of four years as a KC135 tanker crew chief flying to and from Southeast Asia and flying combat missions over Vietnam and off the coast of China. He took every opportunity to return to Okinawa be a two day lay-over or a 120 day TDY. Herb made and had many friends American and Okinawan on the island. He knew the island and its people well and enjoyed every day he spent there.
A shrewdness of Apes	by Garry Grierson April 13, 2011	Free!	1915 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Garry Grierson was the first of three children born to Jeanette and Tom. He came into this world on the ninth of October 1968, and is now quite old. After an unremarkable childhood growing up in a small mining village in Fife, Scotland, he mailed his first short-story entry to a competition aged twenty; receiving his very first form-rejection letter. From then on he has continued the dream of publishing that first Novel. Whenever real-life as a husband and applications developer doesnâ€™t get in the way. Although he has had some success with short-stories the dream of publishing that elusive Novell still lingers onâ€¦
Fantastic Hill Trek	by Ratan Lal Basu July 02, 2011	Free!	3874 words	Read a sample
Author bio: ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Fayna	by Gerard Whittaker Aug. 02, 2011	Free!	9401 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Once I was a soldier, getting blown up a few times convinced me that a change of career might be a good idea. However, given some of the jobs I've done since, being shot in the chest could be preferable to being stabbed in the back. I've studied military history. Used most types of swords and medieval weapons. Spent a few years learning how to write. And had my fair share of rejection slips. I'm still hoping to see my work in print. However, in the meantime I want to share my worlds with the world at large. Perhaps someone might suggest ways to improve my writing. I've enjoyed writing When Twilight Falls, but it took too long due to two relationship failures. It's a long book, but I wanted to develop the story slowly with an ever increasing threat level. I've written about eight books so far, not all were completed. I was half way through a novel about an alien invasion, with modern day fighters taking on flying saucers. Then I saw a little film called Independence Day. And sulked for a month. There are too many Sci Fi books written for children, in my opinion. So I'm trying to write for adults, if that includes a bit of sex then so be it. Heroes are just normal people in extraordinary circumstances. When they get the job done, they are still just your average Joe with all the weaknesses of you or I. For some reason most of my worlds are not very nice, I suppose the good worlds don't need saving. So there is plenty of scope for temptation in many forms for the 'Heroes' to fall into. When you put yourself in their place, wouldn't you give in to temptation too? This is the oficial introdution for When Twilight Falls. Not the tiny blurb we are all given. When the TeckSpire Company discovered Sayerass they found a world with a truly human population stuck in an eternal middle-ages. The planet had many more surprises in store, for the inhabitants pre-dated Humanity by a good million years. With all the knowledge of Terran science there was no way it could exist. That did not stop the Company from exploiting the local slave owning society. Reginald Fairly was new from Earth, a junior executive on the fast track to success. He was a good man, but harboured a terrible secret that kept him awake all night in his own private nightmare. He had no compulsion about buying a young slave girl called Sara to help appease his inner demons, even if he had to pull her down into his own personal nightmare. Sara would have to choose whether to trust the strange alien with sinister secrets or betray him. But to help him the innocent child would have to learn to lie, steal and kill. With the knowledge of the mysterious planetâ€™s existence leaking out, various factions converged, each with their own agenda. Some wanted to take it for themselves, some to strip-mine the world and enslave the survivors, and some to blow the obscenity from existence and make way for Terran racial supremacy. But the last faction only wanted to feed. To save the world Reg would have to choose wisely. For in a world without good there was still plenty of evil, and no one was who they seemed to be. Could he trust the saintly Sister Maria of the Temple of Mercy? But even she had surprising talents and an agenda of her own. What about the doctor, a woman who hid her past, allegiance and even her very name, but she did have amazing power. Could he afford her help, and would the price be his soul? Did he have a choice? Or Geo Trace, an ex circus strongman and amateur archaeologist, searching for the astounding secrets that lay hidden for billions of years beneath Sayerssian soil. Perhaps the secret to saving Sayerass lay in an almost forgotten cell in the capitalâ€™s sinister Citadel. Or in a cosmic junk yard halfway across known space waiting to be born. Or perhaps it lay in Saraâ€™s courage and love. Only one thing was certain, the tides of cosmic war were approaching the forgotten world, nothing could stop it and very little would survive the onslaught. For when twilight falls on the longest night of the year, and the oldest ones emerge to feed, mankind shall become but a legend. That's it for now, I'm hoping to dust off some for my old books for a rewrite, and you might see them soon. Then next one I'm hoping to release is, Enigma: Voyage of the Damned. Starting off with an invasion of England and the part played by an experimental submarine. Of course it soon escalates out of control... Technically it takes place forty, or four hundred, years before When Twilight Falls. But all my books are independent of each other. All the best to one and all. I wish you the best of luck in avoiding temptation. I've just uploaded a short novel called The Streets of Bucharest. I'm still working on the full sized book and expect it to be online shortly. I'm sorry I screwed up not loading the full version. But I did give it for free to make up for my mistake. The Full version of The Streets of Bucharest is now online. It's only 40,000 words, but I hope you will enjoy it. Enigma: Pt 1. Voyage of the Damned, is now online. Enigma: Pt 2, Cosmic Odyssey, is now online. Enigma: Pt 3, The Final Battle, is now on line to round off the Enigma's voyage. Just rewrote an old book of mine. The Bonds of Time. It was an experiment in erotic drama. With a lot of BDSM thrown in. For anyone interested it also gives a short description of Aeden, a couple of years after the founding. It was not a very nice place when TIME was first being formed for self defence, and long before the Cosmic Guardians were even thought of to protect the Multiverse. Finished Isralla, and am now working on a sequel called Enryn, using a new slant, telling of a war from the Marines' point of view. I'm writing these with as little sex and as much action as the characters will let me. So if anything goes wrong, blame them! Date 13 December 2010 Thanks for the rating, for a writer who lives and works alone any kind of a pat on the back is very welcome. Sometimes... I am intending to finish Of Dusk and Dawn in the New year. But I admit to getting writer's block and being side tracked by Isralla and Enryn. I hope these books will keep you all amused till I can get back to D&D. A word of warning, I've started a new book called The Cloud Knights. A sort of cross between Biggles and Sharp, set in a crazy world you will not recgignise. So if you like the idea of biplanes versus airships, politics and treason, and a hero determined to rise from the ranks to become a Cloud Knight, fighting for freedom in a world were every thing is for sale to those with the rank to clame it. Then you might like it. I'm determined not to get sidtracked this time, so I hope to publish the full book in a few weeks. I also draw my own book covers, using DAZ Studio, which explains how I keep uploading new covers. Gerard Whittaker
The Shop (Fast Food Eddy Action Humor Series #1)	by Kenneth Guthrie Sep. 02, 2011	Free!	9174 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Kenneth Guthrie is the author of over 300 short stories, novellas, novels, magazines, collections and more. His most popular series to date are his Mage and Tank series; however, he writes in almost every genre, so there is always something for everyone. He publishes through Lunatic Ink Publishing with other respected multi-genre authors.
The Ghost Legion: Cold Blades, Story I	by Geltab Sep. 10, 2011	Free!	5526 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Please take time to enjoy your imagination. I truly appreciate every reader, thank you so much.
Ziggy Two Step - Courier Extraordinaire	by Mark Goodwin Sep. 15, 2011	Free!	9100 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Hey Man .... I'm 60 Years old now with the body of one but the mind of a 22 year old. I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will find me a bit off-the-wall. Now that I have turned 60, I am embarking on a new phase of my life and that is writing short stories. I also write on Squidoo as Zut Moon and my material there is mostly quizzes or poking fun at Americans If you would like to be a member of my Facebook group Short Story Shack (which is for both readers and writers) contact me. The only restriction is no erotica or porn writers. You are also invited to my FB Fan Page .... Moonfish
Blue Eye Magic	by Lee Carey Oct. 27, 2011	Free!	17908 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Sandy high-fives to you from Va. Beach. I've been writing novels and short stories since '99. My first published novel is for pet lovers of all ages. "Gabby...All About Me" is a story about an unpublished author who adopts an unwanted pooch...together they become an unbeatable team. My second pet novel "Pets In Paradise" is now out and I'll admit, it's the most fun write I've done. Heartwarming for all pet lovers. I live with my dear wife who fills the role of editor since she's a graduate of UNC. Her support and assistance makes writing much easier. We live on the beach in a small coastal area known as Sandbridge Beach. I enjoy writing, surfing, fishing, playing the drums, and spending time on the coast with my wife. My motto is: Keep smilin'...and paddle hard for every wave...it might be your best ride. My novels are available here and Kindle.
Oasis part 1 the beggening	by jacob vondrasek Nov. 17, 2011	Free!	988 words	Read a sample
Author bio: the pepole that inspired me to write my books: pual(dillan),eliot,my siter rachel,mrs keneddy and thanks of all to smashwords for making my dream come true. ive been inspired to write books for many years but ive always found it to hard and finnaly i found a publisher,mainly i write action and adventure but somtimes i write drama. im 12 though and im still a very talented writer you should read my books like ice mine part 1 and 2 and oasis
Torres de medianohce	by jesser rose Dec. 14, 2011	Free!	375247 words	Read a sample
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Witch	by Blaine Mitchell Dec. 25, 2011	Free!	76672 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I was born in Elko, Nevada in 1955. My family moved to Utah when I was six years old, and I have remained here, with the exception of 2010, which we spent in Oregon. After graduating from Orem High in 1973 I became a steel worker at Geneva works, US Steel and worked there for five years. During that time I married my wife Elizabeth, and began a family. Over the next few years we added six children to our family and I returned to college where I earned a degree in electronics. Along the way I worked as a carpenter/ general construction during the time between leaving the steel mill and beginning my career at Brigham Young University. I worked at the University in the O.I.T. department for twenty two years. In 2008 I began working for Aramark at the Bullfrog resort/marina on Lake Powell in southern Utah; and I currently reside there. I do my writing in my off time, along with a little oil painting and gardening. I have the outlines for three series' and several short stories. I have also written a children's book.
The Pursuit of Power	by M.M. Brownlow Jan. 19, 2012	Free!	106819 words	Read a sample
Author bio: M.M. Brownlow works as an elementary teacher and lives with her husband and three sons in Ontario, Canada. She's also surrounded by a variety of "critters" - a dog, two cats, a few fish, a hamster and a leopard gecko. Life is never boring, and she finds herself often wishing for more hours in a day.
Justice Incarnate, Shadows of Justice book 1	by Regan Black March 05, 2011	Free!	65403 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Ifâ€¦I only had six minutes to live, I wouldnâ€™t brood. Iâ€™d type a little faster. â€“ Isaac Asimov Regan Black is fiercely committed to guiding paranormal romance readers through action packed stories to the best happily ever after endings so you can savor a fantastic escape from the daily grind. If you are looking for a proven author who can deliver a fast-paced, exciting novel for your essential escape, youâ€™ve come to the right place. My mission is to deliver stories from the heart, full of unforgettable, passionate characters who know what they want and are willing to risk it all to reach the goal.
I Was Running	by Thump Dec. 30, 2011	Free!	1379 words	Read a sample
Author bio: My name is Thump. I play Street Fighter and I make hip hop.
Amanda Ackers and The Deep Forest Elves	by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Jan. 03, 2012	Free!	244305 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Special Note: Hello everyone, and thank you for visiting our Authors Page. We are delighted to announce that we have just published our first novel, Amanda Ackers and The Deep Forest Elves. We are still in shock that so many people had liked our short stories. From November 14th of 2011, to February 7th of 2012, our little short stories and new novel have been downloaded over 3,469 times, with the novel being downloaded 723 times in one month! We are very thankful to you all, for supporting our work, which we do for the enjoyment of it. Our thanks also, to the many of you who have emailed us, with kind comments on our stories, and those who had requested receiving a prerelease version of our novel. We had never thought of doing that, but what a great idea. It gave many a chance to read the novel before we actually published it. Thanks to all of you! We are most humbled by the response we have received, and thank you from the top, middle and bottom of our hearts! Book Two of the Amanda Ackers series, Amanda Ackers and The Realm Of The Witches, will be out near the end of the year. Should any of you like a prerelease version, please let us know. As you know, we do require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement and fax it back to usâ€¦ itâ€™s just good business practice. Please let us hear from you when you get the chance. Email us at: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- Hello and thank you for visiting our Smashwords.com page. My name is Sasha Gabriel, and I would like to take a few moments to say a little about Glenn and myself. They say that creativity belongs to the young. Well, not always. Young at heart, Iâ€™ll buy, but nothing else. Writing is relatively new for me. Iâ€™ve been an avid reader for most of my 60+ years. But writing seemed daunting. How do you write an idea to get over to other people without boring them to death? How do you write conversations that sound like the people who are speaking them? Once I studied the â€œhow toâ€™sâ€ a bit, and with the encouragement from Glenn, my wonderful husband and best friend, I started writing. And I love it. So does Glenn. Writing has opened a door for me that nothing else has â€“ my imagination has soared and Iâ€™m absolutely thrilled and thankful, from the bottom of my heart, that others like my writing, as well. Both Glenn and I have been submitting very, very short stories (no more than 600 word stories) because these are also being entered into a writing contest with that directive. At the same time, both Glenn and I are writing novels (Glennâ€™s is awesome!!!! Think the depth of Lord of the Rings with the immediacy of Harry Potter and youâ€™ve got it!). But I want to share something with you allâ€¦ Glenn has battled Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia almost his entire life. Thatâ€™s a mouthful, for sure, but try living with them on a daily basis! Even so, Glenn has worked to overcome the more serious side effects and his talent in writing, painting, and all over creativity is nothing short of staggering. Honestlyâ€¦ Iâ€™m running to keep up with him but Iâ€™m mostly just out of breath! Soâ€¦ the bottom line isâ€¦ weâ€™re all just human with all our challenges and itâ€™s those challenges that make what we create that much better. Pleaseâ€¦ If you like to readâ€¦ then write. If you like to paintâ€¦ then paint. Pick up that paintbrush and start. For writing, get to your keyboard and begin. We think youâ€™ll surprise yourself at your talents. And, againâ€¦ Thank You all for your kind and generous words of appreciation for our stories! It means the world to us! ----------------------------- Glenn here. Just wanted to add that we never thought anyone would even read our work, let alone have downloaded our little stories hundreds of times in less than a month. Because of the kind words from you all, I will continue to write. I have, as Sasha had mentioned, been writing a novel which I was writing for fun, for our grandson Logan. I was not going to publish it, just print it out to give to him. Nowâ€¦ once the first book of that series is finished, Iâ€™ll publish it here for FREE. My thanks to all of you. Feel free to contact Sasha and I at the following email address. We would love to hear from you: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com
Elegance	by Osvaldo Ballesteros Jan. 12, 2012	Free!	202 words	Read a sample
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The Future History of Travel	by Tim Gingrich Jan. 26, 2012	You set the price!	25167 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Check out my blog, gotoofareast.com, to find out more.
The Amish versus the Mime	by Dan Schwartz June 30, 2009	Free!	1468 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I love a good story, and I love a good joke. These two factors are my biggest influences. My writing is story telling interconnected through jokes. My debut book No Cure for Nature is a comical environmental adventure which explores the personification of Mother Nature rebelling against humankind in a whirlwind of puns, wordplay and heroism. My background is in Environmental Engineering which is where my strong fascination with environmental issues comes from. I am still unaware where my love for puns was born, and story telling most likely stems back to Sesame Street.
Meddlers In Time	by Wayne Watson Nov. 19, 2009	Free!	199617 words	Read a sample
Author bio: About Myself: Born in 1960, it can be said that I was born into one of the more interesting periods in our history. Forty-nine years on, I can certainly say that I have led an interesting life. Factory hand, soldier, technician, labourer, manager, ambulance officer, corrections officer- just to name the main jobs - I think I can truly call myself a jack-of-all-trades Itâ€™s been up and down all the way- see-sawing between dirt poor and well-off- in the peak of fitness to near dead a couple of times. I have worked with many fine individuals and many of New Zealandâ€™s worst. I have seen very ordinary people succeed beyond all expectations and watched those destined to do great things fall and loose everything. Working in areas like defense, corrections and ambulance you get a real insight into how people act and react under the most extreme of circumstances. Along the way I got to use a lot of really interesting bits and pieces- the Army was good for that- if a new piece of kit came through the workshops- it wasnâ€™t hard to convince somebody that you needed to try it out! This was a useful background for somebody who wishes to write tales of adventureâ€¦ Now, like most, I have settled into a quieter life of family and work, with adventure left in the past- although it comes to visit from time to time. I wish it wouldnâ€™t! As life slowed down a little, from the needs of raising a family and an accumulation of old injuries, I started to amuse myself in a fantasy universe distilled from the many tales I had absorbed over the years- this beats the hell out of morning radio while stuck in traffic! This stepped up a gear after a bad car smash left me recovering from multiple injuries over two years. From this period came â€˜Meddlers in Timeâ€™- my escape from the realities of my life. Writing this story down probably saved my sanity! Nowadays, Iâ€™m back at work- spending more time than I would like keeping the local water supplies working. Once a week I get my six-guns out and shoot up a bit of paper and steel plate. Twice a year I fire up my still and run a few gallons of moonshine, although I drink more coffee than whiskey these days. The rest of the time I spend as an indentured servant to my wife and two boys. Iâ€™m occasionally described as a grumpy old sod and a know-it-all, with an opinion on EVERYTHING! I try to live up to that. I like the simple pleasures of red meat, black powder smoke, Islay whiskey and the occasional good Dominican cigar- all to be savored in the outdoors. My beliefs are staunchly libertarian- each to their own if they harm no other. I believe that politicians, lawyers, busy-bodies and do-gooders are like salamis- greatly improved by hanging for a time. My writings continue as time permits. UPDATE: Ask me a question or find out more about Meddlers in Time, search 'Meddlers in Time Blogger' I used to have a link here,but for technical reasons, can't put it in my Bio without upsetting some of Smashwords partner sites!
Red Nails, Polished	by Roberta E. Howard July 03, 2010	Free!	31616 words	Read a sample
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RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘: A lÃ¡thatatlan lÃ©giÃ³	by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011	Free!	44619 words	Read a sample
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