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"BREAK" Opening the Door by Wes Grant Dec. 22, 2011 You set the price! 8415 words Sample 20%
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"Vitruvian Man" by Ben Campbell Dec. 19, 2010 $2.99 103722 words Sample 10%
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Ben has enjoyed visiting small villages, towns and cities in 15 European countries, Canada and Mexico and the United States. He'd met hundreds of motivated as well as dull individuals, some were well educated, others boring, many were fascinating and a few repelling. He was interested in the soul's that were riveting with energy, intriguing family members that were contagion and svelte, the folks that were recklessly engaging and wildly dramatic. He's busy writing tough reality-fiction splashed with urban, ubiquitous, multi-layered adventures, all the while developing plots and characters that have guts and stamina, witticisms and strengths, conviction and unquenchable passion to live exciting lives. His novels singe with investigative reporting, strident photography and razer-sharp realism. His Monterey, California dig is where he's authored six adventure novels. Ben is currently researching and writing two more novels with locations in Washington DC and San Francisco, cities where he has lived and studied, where lines between reality & fiction can be seamless. There is dangerous stillness in his stories of discovery what the French call, "La Chasse pour l'aventure," The hunt for adventure. Please enjoy reading all of his novels. Give them to friends and relatives as everyday gifts.
#5 Shades of Gray- Night of the Twilight- The Chimera Strain by Kristie Lynn Higgins #5 Shades of Gray- Night of the Twilight- The Chimera Strain by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 19, 2011 $5.99 83766 words Sample 10%
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'The Dreamhealer' by Shane Briant 'The Dreamhealer' by Shane Briant March 04, 2011 $6.50 127383 words Sample 20%
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Law graduate at Trinity Dublin. Shane was a Hammer Films star, then made another 7 films in the UK before emigrating to Australia where he continued his career making a further 15 films. He's worked with 9 Academy Award winners and has also appeared in countless television productions in America - most notably playing Dorian Gray in the 3 hour ABC telemovie, the UK, France Germany, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. His latest venture, Roland Joffe's film 'Singularity' is due for a release in a few months (Starring Josh Hartnett and Bopasha Basu) Shane is the author of 7 published thrillers.
'Tom'foolery by Colin Llewelyn Chapman 'Tom'foolery by Colin Llewelyn Chapman Jan. 02, 2012 $2.99 71013 words Sample 15%
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I have always had a passion for true crime and autobiographies, so its with a little irony that i chose to pen a fictional piece for my first book. I can only credit Dan Brown and his word artistry for that! (The lost Symbol gave me the writing bug). I have in mind a trilogy of titles, albeit unrelated in their content. Word craft and wit play a big part in my life, so it is my intention to make the titles a bit playfull! I hope you enjoy my work and come back for more..feel free to friend request my facebook page and leave me feedback.
0-Time: PUSH*, The 2012 Trilogy III by Peter Galarneau Jr. 0-Time: PUSH*, The 2012 Trilogy III by Peter Galarneau Jr. Jan. 29, 2011 $1.50 18545 words Sample 10%
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Peter Galarneau, Jr., is the author of several published short stories, including "The Edge of Hell," "The Worms Within Us" and "Muldoon’s Nursery." He is a professor of public relations with concentrations in writing and media studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia. He has also authored and reviewed numerous academic publications. After years of research surrounding the Mayan End Date of December 21, 2012, Galarneau, Jr. coupled his love and experience of horror fiction with this ancient mystery to create The 2012 Trilogy of which "The Cubit" is the first book. The second book in the trilogy, "The Djed," was published in hardcover on December 21, 2009. The third book on the series has been divided into thirds. "0-Time: PUSH*" was released on December 21, 2010. "0-Time: Predicate" is scheduled for release in December 2011. He lives with his wife and two cats within the comfort of the West Virginia hills.
1/1: Jihad-Britain by Everett Coles 1/1: Jihad-Britain by Everett Coles July 17, 2011 $3.99 112685 words Sample 20%
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Everett Coles is two people, we also have books jointly published under the Jack Eeverett & David Coles names. We started writing & publishing in the 20th Century, our favourite shared genres being fantasy and science fiction. We've also published historical books and, in paperback - thrillers & a WWII story. We live in Yorkshire, England with our families and a growing collection of laptops. The Sun newspaper recently reviewed our novel Jihad- Britain novel and dubbed it a "chilling read"
10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10 by Jess Gulbranson 10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10 by Jess Gulbranson Oct. 28, 2010 $2.99 35923 words Sample 20%
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Jess Gulbranson is the author of 10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10, MEL, and Antipaladin Blues. His poetry has been featured in Umbrella Journal, the Portland Fiction Project, and Bradley Sands Is A Dick. Also a critic, interviewer, and actor, Jess makes music under the name Coeur Machant. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and daughter
10% Max by John Selby 10% Max by John Selby Jan. 05, 2011 $3.99 72880 words Sample 20%
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John Selby is a psychologist, writer, therapist and teacher who has studied meditation with some of the world’s greatest teachers, including Krishnamurti. He has also researched psychology at Princeton and UC Berkeley and carried out fieldwork with the Hopi Indians and tribes in Guatemala. He maintains his therapy and training centres in California and Europe, and is the author of over two dozen highly successful books.
1012 by Jason Watson 1012 by Jason Watson Feb. 12, 2010 You set the price! 72296 words Sample 25%
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My name is Jason Watson, I hail from the sleepy little shire of Palmerston North in New Zealand. I must ask you this, the greatest questions of our time: Is the pen indeed mightier than the sword; or is it just another form of the sword? (Which begs the question; Because you can't have the word "sword" without "words"; Does that make writing a Yiddish conspiracy?) Join with me as I delve into this, the meaninglessness of belly-button fluff and the other great mysteries of our time!
11-11-11 by John Rachel 11-11-11 by John Rachel May 06, 2011 $6.99 85713 words Sample 10%
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John D Rachel has a B. A. in Philosophy, has traveled extensively, is a songwriter and music producer, a left-of-left liberal, and looks somewhat younger than he is. Prompted by the trauma of graduating high school and having to leave his beloved city of Detroit to attend university, the development his social skills and world view were arrested at about age 18. This affliction figures prominently in all of his creative work. While writing "From Thailand With Love", he was living in Spain, Italy, Uganda, Kenya, Thailand, and Japan. He effectively was homeless but having a great time of it. His last permanent residence was Portland, Oregon where he had a state-of-the-art recording studio, music production house, and publishing company. He recorded and produced several artists in the Pacific Northwest, releasing and promoting their music on radio across the United States. In November of 2009, he completed his second novel, The Man Who Loved Too Much, written over ten months, as he lived in and traveled through Japan, China, Nepal, and India. It is mildly autobiographical. His next two novels, titled 11-11-11 and 12-12-12, are linked by characters and location. They constitute an eye-opening and mildly amusing, if nauseating journey into the heart of American ignorance, as they track the insular lives of sub-ordinary people in a fictional town located in northeastern Missouri. The clueless and basically powerless citizens of Pulnick find it nearly impossible to eke out a meaningful existence in a world plagued by stupidity, superstition, political manipulation, and other increasingly dangerous manifestations of human folly, including the latest paranoid rumors about the end of the world. As he completes these latest novels and the numerous short stories he always has in the works, the author is hopping around between Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. The guy just can't seem to settle down.
13 Angry Women by Jacqueline Collin 13 Angry Women by Jacqueline Collin Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 5342 words Read a sample
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Happy Acres is a new independent book publisher based in Edmonton, Alberta. Made up of a small staff we are in search of new ideas and interesting writers. Our mission is to find interesting and educational writing and pass it on. We truly believe ideas are always more fun when they are shared.
163 Nights by Annie Jean Brewer 163 Nights by Annie Jean Brewer Jan. 19, 2011 $0.99 2044 words Sample 25%
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Annie Brewer learned how to combine minimalism with frugality to live the life of her dreams. A single mother, she is a computer professional who works from home and primarily supports her family through writing. You can follow her adventures at Annienygma.com, discover her articles on the Yahoo Contributor Network and read free samples of her books here. Download one of her free ebooks today!
19 (A Digital Short) by Aaron Patterson 19 (A Digital Short) by Aaron Patterson July 26, 2010 $0.99 8245 words Sample 10%
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Aaron Patterson is the author of the WJA series. He lives in Boise Idaho with his beautiful wife Karissa and their three children. Soleil, Kale, and Klayton. He was home schooled and worked in the construction field as a fire sprinkler fitter. He has always loved to read and now as a author he finds that it is even better then reading! Patterson's first novel "SWEET DREAMS" was published in 2008 and the next year in 2009 he came out with the next book in the exciting series called "DREAM ON." In the coming years he has a teen thriller planned for 2010 as well as the third in the WJA series called, "IN YOUR DREAMS." Look for it in bookstores in 2010.
20 Years After The Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Emerick 20 Years After The Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Emerick April 20, 2011 $2.99 33212 words Sample 15%
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About the Author Lee Emerick born July 1982, is an author based in Staffordshire, England. Father to Libbi and William, married to Alison Emerick Lee enjoys writing in the little spare time he has available. Keenly interested in the genres of Sci-Fi and Horror, Lee is looking to expand his horizons and move into the Crime/thriller genre with his latest work ‘The Mind of a Killer’. Background Born in Harlow, Essex, Lee moved to Leek, Staffordshire at the age of 4. Schooled at Leek High School then subsequently Leek College Lee has been in continuous professional employment since then. After several failed attempts at writing a book, Lee finally succeeded in 2009 when he released Super Nova. A book of the Sci-Fi genre, Lee took the inspiration from his favourite films and based the characters entirely on his friends. Please with the outcome of Super Nova, a sequel was soon to follow called Mechanical Jihad. Influenced by the Dune series Lee had so enjoyed it was written as a tribute to the series as well as to compliment Super Nova. Moving on from Sci-Fi, Lee entered the Horror genre with Extinction Theory in 2010. Please with the outcome and popularity with the book Lee then decided to take Horror a step further and enter the Post Apocalyptic sub genre of Horror. After publishing 20 Years After The Zombie Apocalypse and the success of strong sales and positive reviews, Lee quickly followed it with the sequel Survival After The Zombie Apocalypse which has also been very successful. Looking to explore other genres Lee is currently writing a book by the name of The Mind of a Killer which will be an entry into the Crime/Thriller genre. Also in the pipeline is a return to Sci-Fi but of a Post-Apocalyptic sub genre currently titled Solar Apocalypse which will explore the end of earth and the survivors left behind. Interests Genres of interest go without saying really, Sci-Fi, Horror and more recently crime. Zombies in particular hold my fascination! The Dune Series - to be fair it is just awesome. Looking after the kids (not always through choice!). Entertaining the wife (hard work at times). Science and technology Contact info@leeemerick.co.uk
2019: Dystopia USA by David Latko 2019: Dystopia USA by David Latko June 07, 2011 $6.99 22855 words Sample 10%
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2023 by Andrew Jennings 2023 by Andrew Jennings May 19, 2011 $2.99 31196 words Sample 40%
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I was born in Melbourne, Australia. I've remained addicted to the place ever since. I have a strong interest in the future and how we will make our way there. How to create a new renewable economy. I think we must take action as soon as we can, and I find it incredibly puzzling that we lack a consensus on this. In my daytime incarnation I am a professor of electrical engineering studying renewable energy. I am also a touring cyclist and like nothing better than spending my days pedalling, and my nights stretched out in a tent. 2023 is my first novel.
2054 by Michel Mockers 2054 by Michel Mockers Jan. 02, 2012 $8.99 39755 words Sample 20%
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21 Erased by Barbara Rayne 21 Erased by Barbara Rayne Oct. 31, 2011 $5.99 20310 words Sample 15%
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As an urban child, my getaway from the noise and fast pace was escaping into the world of imagination. Is there any better place than books? My imaginary characters had everything I never could. I ran with them, changed the world, traveled across the magical unknown planets and waited for some better era to arrive. Today, I know one can change so little. But, reading the kind of fiction I write, one can recognize the present in the future, sense the loop which they plan to, with a smile, wrap around one's neck. One can make that crucial step not to be in the line while they wrap it around other people's necks. I want to show what the world might become if don't notice the traps on the road that are being placed by the ones who have that power. I'm taking you on my path that takes courage to face the imperfections of the world we're living in now and preparing you that it could be even worse if we do not expose it. I love challenges, do you?
28 + 1 by Luc Vos 28 + 1 by Luc Vos Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 4466 words Sample 20%
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Wie is Luc Vos? Lang geleden (in 1968) werd ik geboren Herk-de-Stad, waar ik opgroeide en verbleef tot ik huwde en verhuisde naar het mooie, landelijke Heultje (Westerlo) in de Antwerpse Kempen. Dat was in 1996. Sindsdien is het gezin uitgebreid met één zoontje en hou ik mij - naast gaan werken uiteraard - bezig met allerlei hobbies. Zoals lopen, muziek beluisteren, muziek spelen (gitaar en djembe), lezen, tuinieren, film, wandelen, snowboarden, etc... Sinds 2002 is daar echter nog een creatieve hobby bijgekomen, namelijk schrijven. Dat het eerste product zag in 2003. Meriumbe, de vlucht van het Heilig Vuur Om in 2004 gevolgd te worden door een nieuw boek. Deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie. Na deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie is het een hele tijd stil geweest. Deel drie van de trilogie is nog altijd 'work in progress'. Om deze lange periode van literaire stilte te doorbreken was er in 2009 gelukkig een nieuw boek. Geen boek van mij alleen, maar een bundel. 'Time Out'. Een literaire ontmoeting van een 15-tal schrijvers die elk een sci-fi / thriller / spannend verhaal afgeleverd hebben, gebundeld in dit unieke project. Time Out verscheen in juli 2009. En nu heb ik een nieuwe stap genomen door mijn eerste stap te zetten in het e-publishen. 'De eenzame weg naar de hel' is nu te vinden in verschillende e-stores. Op naar de volgende... :-) Luc
28 Hours by Mia Brookes 28 Hours by Mia Brookes May 21, 2010 $7.99 74632 words Sample 5%
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28 Pages by Allen Mitchum 28 Pages by Allen Mitchum Oct. 22, 2011 $0.99 95072 words Sample 15%
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Allen Mitchum is a practicing attorney living in the Washington, D.C. area. An avid reader of fiction from a young age, he has written creatively on and off for the past 20+ years. Fiction and non-fiction that involve history and domestic and international politics are of particular interests to the author. The idea for his first novel 28 Pages, was born out of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011. The failure of the U.S. government to hold the primary supporters of the terrorists accountable, the Saudi Arabian government, and the U.S. government’s irresponsibility in protecting the Saudi Royal Family, provided an opportunity to combine Allen’s long burgeoning desire to write a commercial novel combined with controversial political themes. He set out to demonstrate through a work of fiction, though inspired by true events, the threats posed to the United States by the Saudis and their various allies. Five plus years later, 28 Pages is the result of that passionate goal. Allen is presently working on a second novel involving certain themes from 28 Pages. He also plans to create a series around one of the characters from 28 Pages. When not practicing law, writing or reading, Allen enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and traveling. Influences include authors J.R.R. Tolkien, Clive Cussler, Michael Crichton, and John Grisham, along with the Hardy Boys, filmmaker Sergio Leone, classicist Victor Davis Hanson and the television series South Park.
3 x Kriminalkommissarie Knödelhierta by Björn Björkegren 3 x Kriminalkommissarie Knödelhierta by Björn Björkegren Dec. 16, 2011 $1.99 1574 words Sample 20%
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I väntan på juridiskt korrekt bolagisering av Firma Björkegren Mat&Kultur i samarbete med SYNTES FÖRLAGSVERKSAMHET, Textkollektivet A-4:an samt Reservoar och Majorna Moisture, så lägger jag ut några kortare texter här. God läsning på er allihop! /B
30-Minute Delivery by Douglas E Wright 30-Minute Delivery by Douglas E Wright Oct. 08, 2011 $0.99 5344 words Sample 25%
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Douglas E Wright is a Canadian author who lives in Victoria BC and has been seriously writing supernatural suspense for the past decade. His short stories have been published in: Britain’s Horror Express, HUB and Thirteen Magazine: USA’s Black Ink Horror Magazine, Escaping Elsewhere and Mount Zion Press. He also has stories in the anthologies ‘Raw Meat’ by CWW Press and ‘Enter the Realm’ by Larry Sells. His HB novella ‘BOOGALOOS’ along with his chapbook ‘SWEET THINGS’ published by Sideshow Press, sold out in four days in late 2009. His list of influences are extensive. He likes styles of Nancy Kilpatrick to Ray Bradbury, from David Morrell to Kafka and from Joe Hill to Charles Dickens. The films he enjoys are just as diverse. He likes movies and their directors such as Tim Burton’s ‘Corpse Bride’ to Frank Capra’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Douglas also spends a great deal of time working and tinkering on his website. He likes horror conferences, collecting advanced horror movie posters and signed horror books as well as Aurora horror models.
404 by Brandon C Laraby 404 by Brandon C Laraby Dec. 23, 2010 $2.99 61259 words Sample 30%
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A Toronto-based writer, adventurer and rabblerouser.
44 by Jools Sinclair 44 by Jools Sinclair March 11, 2011 Free! 36142 words Read a sample
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Jools Sinclair lives and writes in the in-between world of Bend, Oregon, where sunlight kisses snow, mountains reach for the desert, and long summer days cascade into night. She watches it all, perched atop her butte, with her giant orange cat.
48 Hours - A City of London Thriller by J Jackson Bentley 48 Hours - A City of London Thriller by J Jackson Bentley Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 102694 words Sample 20%
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4Pack Horror Collection #3 (horror peter pan jack the ripper sea monster zombie ghost story) by Various 4Pack Horror Collection #3 (horror peter pan jack the ripper sea monster zombie ghost story) by Various Jan. 18, 2011 $3.99 17251 words Sample 8%
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5 Mensajes en 1 Botella by Oscar Valero 5 Mensajes en 1 Botella by Oscar Valero Feb. 21, 2010 $3.99 28567 words Sample 5%
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5 Scary Urban Legends: Supernatural Killers by Jeffrey Fisher 5 Scary Urban Legends: Supernatural Killers by Jeffrey Fisher June 01, 2011 $0.99 1260 words
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500 Million: The True Conspiracy to Depopulate the Earth by Charles Downing 500 Million: The True Conspiracy to Depopulate the Earth by Charles Downing Nov. 27, 2011 $4.99 76499 words Sample 15%
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Charlie Downing has a science background and has worked in the investment and banking industries. He is currently living in Bangkok, Thailand and San Diego, California. His email address is cpdowning@hotmail.com
7 Days (The Victor Sexton Series) (CatEye) by Sammie Ward 7 Days (The Victor Sexton Series) (CatEye) by Sammie Ward Aug. 19, 2010 $6.99 65560 words Sample 30%
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Sammie Ward has written over forty short stories for Black Romance, Black Confessions, Black Secrets, Bronze Thrills, Jive, True Black Experience, and True Confessions Magazine. She's also the author of the novels, In The Name of Love, Love To Behold, 7 Days, and It's In The Rhythm. She's also the CEO/Founder of Lady Leo Publishing. You can visit the website at: www.ladyleopublishing.org. She loves to hear from fans. Drop her an email at: ladyleopublishing@comcast.net or by snail mail at P.O. Box 14283, Silver Spring, MD 20911
77 Days in September by Ray Gorham 77 Days in September by Ray Gorham June 20, 2011 $4.99 108125 words Sample 20%
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A Blade Away by Jack Wallen A Blade Away by Jack Wallen Dec. 25, 2010 $2.99 82543 words Sample 20%
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Jack Wallen has a goal -- to become the Zombie King. He won't do that by dining on the brains of helpless victims. Instead he will write and write until his fingers and mind are nothing but meat for the beasts. During that time Jack will produce works of zombie fiction that are both enjoyable and cringe-worthy. Of course, being of the insane writer clan, Jack isn't just happy with the penning of zombie fiction. Oh no, the nightmare does not end there. Like the late, great Freddy Mercury, Jack wants it all -- so, he will continue writing his Fringe Killer series as well as his joyous celebration of all things diverse -- Shero. For his inspiration to begin reading and writing, Jack thanks the ever-incredible Clive Barker for penning in a genre with words of grace and horror.
A Bodyguard of Lies by Donna Del Oro A Bodyguard of Lies by Donna Del Oro Jan. 14, 2012 $5.99 105153 words Sample 15%
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A Boy and a Hero by Nikos Kalpakis A Boy and a Hero by Nikos Kalpakis June 10, 2011 Free! 3483 words Read a sample
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I'm a greek filmmaker who sometimes writes short stories, check my film in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nUIgFzgS_c
A Breach of Immunity by Timothy Bullard A Breach of Immunity by Timothy Bullard Jan. 15, 2012 $6.99 80029 words
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A Brief History of Howard by Robert M. Levin A Brief History of Howard by Robert M. Levin Dec. 17, 2009 $6.95 187722 words Sample 35%
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Robert Levin, a St. Louis native known as ‘Bob’ to his friends, earned his B.A. and M.S.W. from Washington University. While a post-grad at Washington University, he came perilously close to earning an M.F.A. in Creative Writing having studied with Stanley Elkin, Howard Nemerov, Jarvis Thurston, and the Distinguished Letters Gang. He has published a few magazine and newspaper articles, but the bits and pieces of writing fiction didn’t form a coherent picture for him until he read Mark Twain’s essay on Fenimore Cooper, and then the anvil of gestalt fell upon his head. A Brief History of Howard is his first novel. After a two-year stint in Los Angeles, he relocated to Atlanta where he now lives with his wife and children.
A Brownstone In Brooklyn by Julius Thompson A Brownstone In Brooklyn by Julius Thompson May 07, 2011 $5.99 54660 words Sample 20%
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Julius Thompson grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York and attended Bushwick High School. The sixties in Brooklyn was an era that had a personality, a feel, and a life-force that changed a generation. Mr. Thompson felt this energy and experienced these fires of social change. After high school, Mr. Thompson spent the next four years riding the "A" train to Harlem, in upper Manhattan, to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the City College of New York. At CCNY, which was located just a few blocks from the famous Apollo Theater, Wednesday afternoons was hard on the undergraduates. The matinee performances of the major R&B groups of the times were more tempting than attending a boring college lecture. Most of the time Mr. Thompson succumbed to the temptation, but still earned a college degree from one of the best universities in the country. At CCNY, literature instructors like Prof. Thomas Tashiro, fueled the fire in him to become a writer! Brooklyn, New York and attended Mr. Thompson’s journey to compose a trilogy began in 1995. The fourteen year fictional journey of character Andy Michael Pilgrim from Brooklyn, to Philadelphia and finally Atlanta is now complete. In this pilgrimage, readers experience places that are filled with hopes, dreams, challenges and fears that make us human. The novels that make up the trilogy are A Brownstone in Brooklyn which was published in 2001, Philly Style and Philly Profile in 2007 and Ghost of Atlanta which will be published the first week of January 2011. Mr. Thompson received the Georgia Author of the Year nomination for Philly Style and Philly Profile, from the Georgia Writers Association, in 2007. Mr. Thompson is writing his fourth novel, Purple Phantoms, which is a story about the haunting of a mythical high school basketball team. Mr. Thompson is currently a Creative Writing/Publishing Instructor at Atlanta’s Evening at Emory’s Writers Studio.
A Chaunce of Riches by Chelle Cordero A Chaunce of Riches by Chelle Cordero Oct. 31, 2009 $4.99 59434 words Sample 35%
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Chelle Cordero, author of eight novels,including the fabulous re-release of her debut novel, Courage of the Heart (VHP February, 2009), Final Sin (VHP May, 2009), Hostage Heart (VHP, August 2009) and A Chaunce of Riches (November 2009)and with pieces in five anthologies, regularly published by Gannett Newspapers, SPOTLIGHT Magazine, Hudson Valley Magazine, and other national magazines and regional publications. Ms. Cordero is also a partner in By-Lines, an editorial and photography company catering to the business community. She lives in the New York suburb of Stony Point with her husband of thirty-six years, and her son; her daughter and son-in-law live nearby. In her spare time, and sometimes when she has none to spare, Chelle is an avid reader and fan of Danielle Steel, Faye Kellerman, Dean Koontz, Patricia Cornwell and other popular novelists.
A Child from the Wishing Well by Raymond Nickford A Child from the Wishing Well by Raymond Nickford Aug. 04, 2011 $1.20 94486 words Sample 5%
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Raymond Nickford has said "To me, people are stranger than fiction and in many ways more fascinating." Perhaps this is what first led him to his degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the University College of North Wales and which has subsequently driven him to produce searching character studies in his collected stories "Twists in The Tale", novels and contributions to anthologies in the USA. Of his novel based in Cyprus, "Aristo's Family," Barbara Erskine, best selling author of "Lady of Hay" has commented on the "beautifully observed characters," the "intriguing and atmospheric scenes," and above all the suspense which made her "want to read on". Part Greek Cypriot, the author was raised amongst Greeks in England and has travelled extensively through Cyprus. He has particular admiration for the village people whose company and hospitality he has enjoyed so much in the Troodos Mountains. Though people may be stranger than fiction, still, souls - particularly troubled ones, the outsider, the lonely and any driven to extremity –have been indispensable for Raymond's paperback novels, "Aristo's Family," "Mister Kreasey's Demon" and "Twists in the Tale". Raymond believes that his teaching of English in colleges and as a private tutor visiting pupils from "shacks to mansions" and seeing the "absolutely delightful to the vaguely Little Lord Fauntleroy" has informed his latest literary thriller "A Child from the Wishing Well." This features an eerie music tutor, her young pupil Rosie and Rosie's paranoid and inept father, Gerard, who nevertheless yearns to mean more to his daughter. The E-book version of "A Child from the Wishing Well" is now published and available to buy. Candace Bowen - author of A Knight of Silence, has written: “Growing up in a suburb of Chicago, the first scary movie I remember seeing was the 1965 Bette Davis movie, The Nanny. To this day, that movie has always stuck with me as one of the great psychological thrillers of all time. For me, A Child from the Wishing Well, by Raymond Nickford, is reminiscent of that movie. Ruth, the eerie music tutor, and Gerard strap you in, and take you on a psychological thrill-ride to the very end.” Stephen Valentine - author of Nobody Rides for Free, comments: "The author gives great voice to his characters, describing well their idiosyncrasies. A good story must either go deep or wide, and with his background in psychology he goes deep within the human condition. For some adults, the ability to relate to a child does not come naturally, and requires enormous if not awkward effort. This is an often overlooked subject worth exploring." Raven Clark - author of The Shadowsword Saga says: "Raymond Nickford has a writing voice that has to be one of the most unique and intriguing I have come across. The story is both enjoyable and oddly chilling, all the more so for its apparent warmth. The pleasantness of Ruth and her liveliness should seem gentle, grandmotherly and appealing, a sweet old lady one could adore, but reading the trailer, what seems kindly suddenly turns sinister, her upbeat excitability oddly macabre. Each time she says lines like "Our Rosie," and speaks so excitedly, rather than hearing a pleasant old lady, I think of a bird screeching. Fingers down a blackboard. Will Gerard realize what he feels is not a symptom of his disease? And if not, will Heather uncover the truth and save Rosie before the hurricane that is Ruth sweeps her into oblivion?" Raymond confesses to a passion for plump, docile tabbies and is moved by the music and life of the composer Edward Elgar; his interest leading him each year to a cottage in the Malvern Hills and to the Three Choirs Festival. He is a member of the Elgar Society. He is currently working on another psychological suspense," Prey to Her Madonna". Here, the author says, "the intrigue moves between Madeira, an eerie French shrine, an English village and London".
A Child's Stillness by Andrew Williams A Child's Stillness by Andrew Williams Jan. 25, 2012 $4.99 78512 words Sample 20%
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Born a child prodigy and a rare-gifted genius in 1961, Mr. Andrew Williams has lived a life few others have experienced and survived to talk about. Already facing prejudice in Lawton, Oklahoma because of the color of his skin and his peculiar abilities as an extremely-gifted genius, young Williams soon began facing death threats and sneak attacks from a secret society that transformed his elementary school into a battleground. And it all began at the tender age of five. Because of his paranormal abilities, the young Williams began working for secret societies where he trained with others who were also born with paranormal powers to become psychic bodyguards and psychic assassins. Through his work with these organizations, Mr. Williams saw experiments being done on people and animals; witnessed the torture of other human beings with peculiar abilities and developed an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of these secret societies. But even at that young age Mr. Williams didn’t believe in taking another’s person’s life and soon he was in a face-off with one of the agencies who wanted to control him and have him use his abilities to lie, steal and kill. They assigned armed men in black suits, recruited psychic assassins, and bribed gang members to capture or kill the child. But Mr. William’s martial art abilities and psychic powers would always manifest themselves to protect him and ensure his continued survival. Mr. Williams would continue to work as a psychic bodyguard for various agencies within the U.S. government and secular organizations where he protected some of the nation’s elites and their families until he was twenty-two years old. He then left to live a normal life. Still his defiance of the secret society may be the reason why Mr. Williams has encountered so much hardship with numerous failed attempts to land a steady job, make a living and live a normal life. Though, he will not be able to reveal top secrets and classified information, Mr. Williams first published book, A Child’s Stillness, and his subsequent novels will focus on the paranormal, his past experiences and the things he has witnessed as a professional psychic bodyguard. Raw and real, his books will give a true insight about people with paranormal abilities, secret experiments and other issues the government does not want the public to know.
A Child's Wound by Dwayne Kavanagh A Child's Wound by Dwayne Kavanagh Sep. 11, 2009 $5.99 64886 words Sample 2%
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Dwayne Kavanagh, as a child, found comfort in the dark corners of his imagination. In 2005, he sat down in a small home office and let the stories transfer from those lightless caverns to the bright screen of his laptop computer and has been scribbling every day since. Dwayne was born in Toronto and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He lives with his Fiancée, Nicky and her sports fanatic son Lucas, and with unconditional love for his beautiful daughters Megan and Emily, in southern Ontario.
A Choice of Nightmares by Lynn Kostoff A Choice of Nightmares by Lynn Kostoff July 23, 2010 $3.95 102874 words Sample 25%
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Lynn Kostoff is the author of three novels, A Choice of Nightmares, The Long Fall, and Late Rain (available in July 2010 from Tyrus Press).He received his MFA in Fiction from Bowling Green State University and went on to teach at Indiana State University and the University of Alabama. He is currently a professor of English and Writer in Residence at Francis Marion University in South Carolina.
A Clean Kill by Graeme Hague A Clean Kill by Graeme Hague June 30, 2011 $0.99 106403 words Sample 10%
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I've been a professional writer and musician since the 1990's (well... a working muso much earlier than that), meaning my first horror novel was published in 1993. I've since had another five novels published in Australia, all of which were also distributed through the UK by Hinkler Publishers. One of my books, Missing Pieces, has been very well received in Germany and I've since written another novel, A Clean Kill, for that publisher. However, because of my focus on the success in Germany I don't currently have books in print in Australia, a situation I'm not concerned about with the growing prevalence of Ebooks. I live in the south west of Western Australia with my wife Lisa and two dogs. I write books, freelance articles on music and music production (like about studio gear and software) and I still occasionally get paid by local pubs and restaurants to sit in a corner, drink beer, play guitar and sing.
A Clear and Feathered Danger by Noah Murphy A Clear and Feathered Danger by Noah Murphy June 18, 2011 $0.99 33979 words Sample 20%
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I've been writing fiction since I was a child, starting with my attempt to write a story when I was five. Since then, I've written sci-fi and fantasy short shorts and novels as a hobby, developing as a writer. Now I believe that I'm finally at a point where I can share my work with the world.
A Cold, Cold Place To Die by Dan McGirt A Cold, Cold Place To Die by Dan McGirt Oct. 05, 2009 Free! 4201 words Read a sample
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Dan McGirt is the author of the Jason Cosmo fantasy adventure series, the Jack Scarlet adventure series, Sarah Palin: Vampire Hunter and assorted other tales, some sordid, some not. When not writing, Dan enjoys whitewater kayaking, horseback riding, and building homemade time machines.
A Collection of Givers and Takers by Loretta Giacoletto A Collection of Givers and Takers by Loretta Giacoletto May 30, 2011 $2.99 48300 words Sample 15%
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Loretta Giacoletto divides her time between the St. Louis Metropolitan area and Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks where she concentrates on writing fiction while her husband cruises the waters for bass and crappie. Their five children have left the once chaotic nest but occasionally return for her to-die-for ravioli and roasted peppers topped with garlic-laden bagna càuda. An avid traveler, she has visited numerous countries in Europe and Asia but Italy remains her favorite, especially the Piemonte area in the alpine north from where her family originates. Loretta's novels are filled with bawdy characters caught up in problems they’re forced to take responsibility for having created. In LETHAL PLAY a grieving widow is suspected of killing her son's coach, a man with more enemies than friends. FAMILY DECEPTIONS follows two generations of earthy characters who learn to thrive and/or survive through a series of misdeeds, the worst against those they love the most. FREE DANNER features a cynical young man whose troubled past and deadly encounters hinder his search for the father he has yet to meet. THE FAMILY ANGEL is a paranormal saga about the Americanization of an immigrant family of bootleggers, coalminers, winemakers and priests, but only a chosen few have encountered a mysterious black angel who keeps sticking his nose in the family business. In addition to the horror anthologies, Damned in Dixie and Hell in the Heartland, Loretta’s short stories have appeared in numerous publications including The MacGuffin, Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine, The Scruffy Dog Review, Allegory, and Literary Mama, which nominated her story "Tom" for Dzanc's 2010 Best of The Web. Twelve of her stories can be found in the recently published anthology entitled A COLLECTION OF GIVERS AND TAKERS.
A Conservative Terrorist by David Trapp A Conservative Terrorist by David Trapp Nov. 27, 2010 $7.95 72662 words Sample 5%
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A Corporate Affair by R. Vincent Riccio A Corporate Affair by R. Vincent Riccio Dec. 05, 2009 $5.95 169235 words Sample 25%
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Author & Psychologist for over 25 years.