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Wren Journeymage by Sherwood Smith Wren Journeymage by Sherwood Smith Oct. 23, 2010 $2.99 85117 words Sample 10%
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Sherwood Smith began her publishing career in 1986, writing mostly for young adults and children. To date she’s published over thirty books. The latest was Treason’s Shore, last of the four-book Inda series, with Coronets and Steel scheduled for September 2010. She also writes for young adults, her most popular book being Crown Duel, from Firebirds—the e-book edition of its prequel, Stranger to Command, will be her first offering through Book View Cafe. She’s also written short fiction, and collaborated with several authors, including the Grand Master Andre Norton. One of her books was an Anne Lindbergh Honor Book; she’s twice been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and once a Nebula finalist. Some of her stories have been reprinted in “best of” anthologies, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. Sherwood Smith was a teacher for twenty years, working with children from second grade to high school. She specialized in literature, history, and drama. She still does writing workshops at schools, and freelances for Publishers Weekly.
Maxwell Street Blues by Marc Krulewitch Maxwell Street Blues by Marc Krulewitch Oct. 23, 2010 $0.99 71778 words Sample 15%
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Although I currently live in Colorado, my Jules Landau detective series takes place in Chicago where I was born and where my family has lived for generations. "Maxwell Street Blues" was the first of the series. "Scofflaw Blues" was released in January 2012. I hope to have a third book within the calendar year. Before I decided to write crime novels, I spent many years trying to break into the "literary" markets first with short stories and then with my novel, "The Jewish Deal," which is now an ebook. I also have an ebook of short stories called "Love West of the 100th Meridian."
A Trial of A Trial (A Mock Trial Story) by Catherine Jaime A Trial of A Trial (A Mock Trial Story) by Catherine Jaime Oct. 22, 2010 $0.99 4024 words Sample 50%
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Homeschool Mom of 12, Historian, and Author
Leonardo the Florentine by Catherine Jaime Leonardo the Florentine by Catherine Jaime Oct. 22, 2010 $2.99 25052 words Sample 50%
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Homeschool Mom of 12, Historian, and Author
Big Big Secrets by Robert Arley Big Big Secrets by Robert Arley Oct. 22, 2010 $3.99 33819 words Sample 20%
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Wrote several well-received fringe theatre comedies staged in London, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Cheltenham, England. Wrote episodes of ITV's teen comedy series "The Kids from 47A" and hundreds of comic definition scripts for BBC's "Call my Bluff" celebrity panellists. A prize-winning comic short story writer, Robert devised and co-scripted "Minty", a teen comedy serial, shot in Australia for Scottish TV and screened worldwide. "Big BIg Secrets" is dedicated to beloved (and now sadly departed) Diggy (see pic), who plays a key role in the story.
The Tale of Aynil the Traveler by Paul Vincent Rodriguez The Tale of Aynil the Traveler by Paul Vincent Rodriguez Oct. 21, 2010 $4.99 26773 words Sample 15%
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Wandering Koala rides The Phantom Coach comic 2 by Jeff Thomason Wandering Koala rides The Phantom Coach comic 2 by Jeff Thomason Oct. 21, 2010 $1.50 303 words Sample 40%
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Jeff is the creator of the Cully Koala comic strip and author of the Wandering Koala tales. Jeff's dream has always been to be a rock star. Unfortunately, he can't sing, he can't dance, and he doesn't look good in tight leather pants. So he decided to pursue his second dream and become a writer and artist. When he isn't working on his own creations, he also provides graphic design, web development, and illustrations for companies all over the country including Community Care; Southwest Specialty Foods, Inc.; World Prayer Room; Le Ritz Hotel & Suites; Big H Products, Inc; Galaxy Southwest; Mega Corporation; Members' Auto Center; The Arizona Group; Jefferson School District 251; Double Your Decompression; the American Back Pain Association; the American Academy of Pediatrics; Playground Hound, LLC; and many others.
The Night My Life Changed Forever by Sara Lisowski The Night My Life Changed Forever by Sara Lisowski Oct. 20, 2010 Free! 22384 words Read a sample
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Hey guys :) My name is Sara, i love to write romance and i hate cliches I love writing reality stories and i love anything with a happy ended. i'm 18 and i'm in a serious 3.5 year long relationship with my wonderful boyfriend Alexander who gives me the support to write :) I hope you love my story, it's my first one called 'The night that changed my life forever.' Sara
The White Shadow Saga: Shameless Wonders by A.P. Stephens The White Shadow Saga: Shameless Wonders by A.P. Stephens Oct. 20, 2010 $4.49 163682 words Sample 20%
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Laughing Sheepskins by Fisher Thompson Laughing Sheepskins by Fisher Thompson Oct. 20, 2010 $0.99 16736 words Sample 10%
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Fisher Thompson is a full-time writer.
Noches + Días by Hugo Roca Joglar Noches + Días by Hugo Roca Joglar Oct. 19, 2010 Free! 2642 words Read a sample
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Holla' If You Hear Me by Joe Hudson Holla' If You Hear Me by Joe Hudson Oct. 19, 2010 $3.99 100192 words Sample 40%
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Joe D.Hudson, Jr. is a former three-time winner of the Apple Of Excellence Teaching Award at James Martin Middle School in Charlotte and is a winner of the Susan Cline Excellence In Teaching Award at Harris Road Middle School in Concord. He currently resides in Concord with his wife, Kelly, and is an eighth grade science teacher at H.E. Winkler Middle School.
Into the Shadows by Karly Kirkpatrick Into the Shadows by Karly Kirkpatrick Oct. 19, 2010 $0.99 67976 words Sample 25%
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Karly Kirkpatrick lives in Elgin, Illinois, with her husband and daughter. INTO THE SHADOWS is the first of many books to come. Find out more at www.karlykirkpatrick.com. Read more about Karly's upcoming releases and other quality ebooks at DarkSide Publishing, www.darksidepublishing.com.
Jasmine by Brenda Bailey Jasmine by Brenda Bailey Oct. 19, 2010 $2.99 50602 words Sample 20%
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I live in Rural Indiana. I read and write erotic horror novels! Visit my official website to browse my novels in print. "Leave behind the ordinary and join me in the ordinary." -Brenda Bailey
Angel Heirs by Mark Cowlin Angel Heirs by Mark Cowlin Oct. 19, 2010 $2.99 66838 words Sample 50%
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Good writing keeps me sane, and attempting to become a better writer keeps me honest. I have written a number of articles, screenplays, two novels, a clutch of short stories and gained an honourable mention in The Writer's Digest Short story competition, 2008. I also worked on a skill-sharing project between the UK and Ghana. And I cannot exist without taking photographs. I have a BA in screenwriting for film & television from Bournemouth University (UK) and have written screenplays for both (some television scripts were developed but not produced). I have written one other young adult adventure novel besides Angel Heirs. When not writing I'm teaching literature to the next generation of readers and writers in middle and high schools and wrote Angel Heirs for them. As a teacher I have learned not to under-estimate teenagers. They are smart, sophisticated thinkers and readers that navigate a decade of emotional and physical upheaval, self-awareness and confusion with deft skill and a lot of luck. Pressure from parents, social anxieties and the media they consume contribute to the complexity of the teenage situation. Far too many young people find this weight overwhelming and take their own lives. I have experienced this as a teenager myself, losing four friends, and as a teacher it rocks the school community to its core and you are always left wondering what more you might have done. Angel Heirs was born partly from wanting to address these issues as well as from watching kids in class get bored with not being able to read gritty novels that expressed their reality a little more. Angel Heirs was conceived before the advent of Facebook and Twitter but written while they and many other social media filled all our lives on our pads and phones and hybrid devices. This author, rather like most teenagers, is excited by the potential for writers and their readers in this new media world.
The A to Z of all Things Asian by Mahtab Khan The A to Z of all Things Asian by Mahtab Khan Oct. 19, 2010 $2.99 1831 words Sample 25%
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Mahtab has performed @ Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006-8; Edinburgh Mela;, Leicester Comedy Festival; Birmingham ArtsFest, Custard Factory and Islam Awareness Week; Coventry’s Herbert Gallery… He’s had several appearances on BBC local radio and hosts his own show on Fridays 5-7pm on www.unityfm.net where he interviews local and national talent. Interviews have included Rev. Jesse Jackson, David Cameron MP, Apache Indian The A to Z of all things Asian A UK Asian comedy pocket sized book. Could this be the roadmap to community cohesion? This novelty joke book is fast becoming a favoured gift for Diwali, Eid and perhaps even Xmas? Is it coz I is a Muslim? - a collection of poetry 'n' tings Shortlisted for 2008’s Muslim Writers Award, the book is exactly as the title says – a collection of poems ‘n’ tings from the perspective of a 2nd generation Pakistani born into a Muslim family in the UK.
Essence of Gluic by Anthony Wedgeworth Essence of Gluic by Anthony Wedgeworth Oct. 19, 2010 $3.99 102093 words Sample 50%
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Living near the Mississippi River bluffs of northern Iowa, my wife and I enjoy the scenic views and great living of small town America. Our two oldest boys live in northwest Wisconsin and enjoy hunting and fishing, like most that live in the area. Our next son is going to college in Iowa's UNI, while our oldest daughter is starting college in Minneapolis area. Our youngest daughter is still in school and as well. We just became grandparents in December and are planning to spoil our new granddaughter, Laney, every time we see her. On a personal note, I was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived in more states than I recall as I grew up, including a stint in Madagascar, Africa. Moving every year didn't allow for making many long term friendships so I became fascinated with stories and movies of fantasy. I began making notes on my own series for over 20 years, one which had excitement, great depth of characters, and yet was easy to read for those of us with reading disabilities. To make up for my feeling of being stupid as a teenager (Only to find out later that I was severely dyslexic), I became involved in theater, choir, dance and various sports. After high-school, I learned techniques to overcome my challenges and moved into engineering, training, business presentations, and speaking in front of large groups in corporate settings. I live my life by a system I call "Realm". Respectful, Ethical, Assertive, Legal, and Moral. I've stumbled more than once along the way and I'm sure I will again, but I always come back to these basics to help guide me to move forward. My family is the highest priority in my life. They have helped me grow and I have learned more from them than I ever could have on my own.
The Persephane Pendrake Chronicles-One-The Cimaruta by Lady Ellen The Persephane Pendrake Chronicles-One-The Cimaruta by Lady Ellen Oct. 19, 2010 $2.99 80673 words Sample 15%
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Author of The Persephane Pendrake Chronicles. A planned nine book series. Book One - Persephane Pendrake Chronicles-One-The Cimaruta is out in print at the above link. Busy on Book Two - Persephane Pendrake Chronicles-Two-The Cauldron of Ceridwen
Bulk Goon by Martin Chambers Bulk Goon by Martin Chambers Oct. 18, 2010 $4.99 30057 words Sample 10%
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Born in Perth, Western Australia, in 1957. Studied Veterinary science. Worked as publican, field assistant, ferry skipper, salesman, and white water rafting guide. Best job was Quality control at the Swan Brewery (true!). Lives in Perth with wife and two adult daughters. Writes travel articles, short stories, poetry and fiction.
Baschilliad: The Last Lay of the Minstrel by Fisher Thompson Baschilliad: The Last Lay of the Minstrel by Fisher Thompson Oct. 18, 2010 $0.99 11218 words Sample 10%
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Fisher Thompson is a full-time writer.
I, The Prophet by Edwin Walhout I, The Prophet by Edwin Walhout Oct. 18, 2010 You set the price! 46213 words Sample 20%
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I am a retired minister of the Christian Reformed Church, living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Being retired from professional life, I am now free to explore theology without the constraints of ecclesiastical loyalties. You will be challenged by the ebooks I am supplying on Smashwords.
Paradox - The Angels Are Here (Book 1) by Patti Roberts Paradox - The Angels Are Here (Book 1) by Patti Roberts Oct. 18, 2010 $0.99 38132 words Sample 30%
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Where do you call home? I consider 2 places home. Darwin In Australia, where I grew up - My heart will always think of Darwin as home. And Cairns Australia where I have now lived for over 20 years. Do you have plans for a new book? My next book which is part 3 in the Paradox Series – Bound By Blood, will be released this year - 2012. I’m really excited about this 3rd book. It’s deep, dark and very evil and explores more of the Ancient Kingdom of Altair. What inspired you to write your first book? A broken heart. I really wanted to pick myself up and do something positive for me – writing was my own personal therapy for the last 2 years. Heart all fixed now! How did you come up with the title and cover design? I like the word Paradox and the meaning. It makes you think, see things from other perspectives. And the cover I used for book 1 is kind of dark and mystic, gothic I thought. I liked it, it suited the story. The cover is by the talented artist Hazel Brown from Overland Park, United States. Have you based any of your story or been inspired by any real events or people? Yes… And there is lots of trivia and secret meanings throughout the series that mostly only I know about... Like the little friend of Grace’s Patrick Wheat, that dies in book 1 for example. I used the name Patrick to honor the life & death of Patrick Swayze. And the boys surname “Wheat” was the surname of the character the Patrick Swayze plays in the movie “Ghost”... That is just one example. What books have most influenced your writing most and why? You know I would have to say, and don’t shoot me, that movies have influenced me more. I see a great movie and it makes me want to read the book. Know more about the story and characters as only a book can do. And more currently - The Game Of Thrones - the best TV series on television! I have found the TV series and the books incredibly inspiring! My blog has a selection of music clips etc that have also inspired me - http://theangelsarehere.wordpress.com/music/ Is there anything you would change in your last book and why? From some of my readers/reviewers’ comments I would have to say that “Abaddon” – you will understand when you read it – should have played a bigger part in the story. People LOVE HIM. But readers will have to wait until book 2 because book 2 (The Progeny Of Innocence) is where Abaddon begins wreaking his havoc in the New World. What is your biggest challenge when it comes to your writing? Time! There isn't enough time. As an indie author you can spend just as much time, if not more, promoting your books as you do writing them. Do you have a book trailer? Oh yes, it took me forever and I still would like to tweak it some more, but you have to stop somewhere. http://theangelsarehere.wordpress.com/book-trailer-book-1/ Do you have any advice for other writers? Never say never. Never give up. Never stop reading. Never stop dreaming… Because dreams can come true.
Alyson The Time Travelling Weirdo by Heather Mar-Gerrison Alyson The Time Travelling Weirdo by Heather Mar-Gerrison Oct. 18, 2010 Free! 7296 words Read a sample
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My passion in life is writing - I particularly love writing teen fiction and I am currently working on a number of different projects. I'm currently working on the eighth in the Seltham Community College Series, The Genie and the Master who loved him. That one should be out at the end of June, beginning of July with any luck. Another one that I am hoping to publish around the same time is the Wolf Moon, which is the second in the "Moon" Series, set in the small town of Fernley. This one concentrates on Franklin, and him coming to terms with his new found abilities. I've also recently been working on another favourite genre of mine - historical romances and I've published my very first one this week - The Duchess of Chittenden. I write in my spare time, fitting it in around a fairly demanding part-time job and an equally demanding family! Life is good - actually it's great:) My other great passions in life are Harry Potter, Muse and the Twilight Saga. Harry Potter is my all-time favourite hero and I read (and watch, as I have all of the DVD's too.) the books over and over - I now have the kindle versions too, so Harry is with me wherever I go! (I truly am the only person I know that has three sets of the same books in the same house! Actually make that four with my daughter's collection!)My family all think I'm bonkers but I'm very proud to have been put in Gryffindor on the Pottermore site - it must have been because I kept saying 'Not Slytherin!' I can't tell you how much I love Muse too. I've seen them three times in concert already and I can't wait to see them again. As for the Twilight saga - well what can I say? Team Edward all the way...
The Other Worlds by M.L. Greye The Other Worlds by M.L. Greye Oct. 17, 2010 $3.99 123832 words Sample 20%
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M.L. Greye's first attempt at something resembling a series consisted of short one-page narratives simply deemed The Slena Stories. These were the true foundation of her writing career. From there, she began a collection of different stories she doubts she will ever finish, mostly about traveling through time. Eventually, she began working on a novel about a girl from another realm meeting someone from Earth and fighting an evil emperor. Thankfully, that basic outline turned into an actual story in what has been titled The Other Worlds. M.L. Greye graduated from Brigham Young University in December 2009 with a B.A. in American Studies. Her writing is no longer a mere hobby. She has become addicted to turning dreams into reality on a page.
A Sideways Glance by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne A Sideways Glance by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne Oct. 17, 2010 Free! 8376 words Read a sample
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Amanda Lawrence Auverigne writes fiction.
Little Wild Flower Book Two by Samantha Jillian Bayarr Little Wild Flower Book Two by Samantha Jillian Bayarr Oct. 17, 2010 $1.99 55524 words Sample 30%
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Samantha Jillian Bayarr lives in Florida, where she makes her living as a Parlegal, working in personal injury law. In her spare time, she writes novels, rides her bike on the trail, walks her dog, Sushi, or plays with her cat, Moo-Kitty.
Little Wild Flower Book One by Samantha Jillian Bayarr Little Wild Flower Book One by Samantha Jillian Bayarr Oct. 17, 2010 $1.99 54776 words Sample 40%
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Samantha Jillian Bayarr lives in Florida, where she makes her living as a Parlegal, working in personal injury law. In her spare time, she writes novels, rides her bike on the trail, walks her dog, Sushi, or plays with her cat, Moo-Kitty.
The Ghostly Hero by Stacia Ilyana St.Peter The Ghostly Hero by Stacia Ilyana St.Peter Oct. 16, 2010 $0.99 4940 words Sample 20%
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Sacrifice of Ericc by Anthony Wedgeworth Sacrifice of Ericc by Anthony Wedgeworth Oct. 16, 2010 $3.99 87891 words Sample 50%
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Living near the Mississippi River bluffs of northern Iowa, my wife and I enjoy the scenic views and great living of small town America. Our two oldest boys live in northwest Wisconsin and enjoy hunting and fishing, like most that live in the area. Our next son is going to college in Iowa's UNI, while our oldest daughter is starting college in Minneapolis area. Our youngest daughter is still in school and as well. We just became grandparents in December and are planning to spoil our new granddaughter, Laney, every time we see her. On a personal note, I was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived in more states than I recall as I grew up, including a stint in Madagascar, Africa. Moving every year didn't allow for making many long term friendships so I became fascinated with stories and movies of fantasy. I began making notes on my own series for over 20 years, one which had excitement, great depth of characters, and yet was easy to read for those of us with reading disabilities. To make up for my feeling of being stupid as a teenager (Only to find out later that I was severely dyslexic), I became involved in theater, choir, dance and various sports. After high-school, I learned techniques to overcome my challenges and moved into engineering, training, business presentations, and speaking in front of large groups in corporate settings. I live my life by a system I call "Realm". Respectful, Ethical, Assertive, Legal, and Moral. I've stumbled more than once along the way and I'm sure I will again, but I always come back to these basics to help guide me to move forward. My family is the highest priority in my life. They have helped me grow and I have learned more from them than I ever could have on my own.
Re: Vamp by Heather Mar-Gerrison Re: Vamp by Heather Mar-Gerrison Oct. 16, 2010 $0.99 28178 words Sample 30%
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My passion in life is writing - I particularly love writing teen fiction and I am currently working on a number of different projects. I'm currently working on the eighth in the Seltham Community College Series, The Genie and the Master who loved him. That one should be out at the end of June, beginning of July with any luck. Another one that I am hoping to publish around the same time is the Wolf Moon, which is the second in the "Moon" Series, set in the small town of Fernley. This one concentrates on Franklin, and him coming to terms with his new found abilities. I've also recently been working on another favourite genre of mine - historical romances and I've published my very first one this week - The Duchess of Chittenden. I write in my spare time, fitting it in around a fairly demanding part-time job and an equally demanding family! Life is good - actually it's great:) My other great passions in life are Harry Potter, Muse and the Twilight Saga. Harry Potter is my all-time favourite hero and I read (and watch, as I have all of the DVD's too.) the books over and over - I now have the kindle versions too, so Harry is with me wherever I go! (I truly am the only person I know that has three sets of the same books in the same house! Actually make that four with my daughter's collection!)My family all think I'm bonkers but I'm very proud to have been put in Gryffindor on the Pottermore site - it must have been because I kept saying 'Not Slytherin!' I can't tell you how much I love Muse too. I've seen them three times in concert already and I can't wait to see them again. As for the Twilight saga - well what can I say? Team Edward all the way...
Apples on the Moon by Karen T. Smith Apples on the Moon by Karen T. Smith Oct. 15, 2010 $0.99 5226 words Sample 20%
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I am a card-carrying technology geek, having cut my teeth on BASIC on my family’s Apple II Plus computer. As a young woman with a passion for reading that equaled my interest in technology, I found science fiction titles were written with the male reader in mind. I didn’t want more space battles and buxom aliens, I wanted to know how technology would change our lives. So I write the stories I wanted to read as a young teen.
Filtration System by Jo Ramsey Filtration System by Jo Ramsey Oct. 15, 2010 $4.99 60704 words Sample 20%
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Body Swap by Jerome Parisse Body Swap by Jerome Parisse Oct. 15, 2010 $3.50 39731 words Sample 15%
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I was born and grew up in France, where I developed a love for language, literature, and good food. In my early thirties I moved to Australia where I am based now. I am an agricultural economist and a linguist by education, and a management consultant by trade. However, my passion for writing and literature led me to more creative endeavours... I started by writing short plays. Having studied acting in Sydney and in Paris, it just seemed a natural extension of performing on stage. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to continue. The rest is history, as we say... I write in both English and French. One of my plays, My Sister's Choice, also makes extensive use of sign language. I have published one novel, The Wings of Leo Spencer, and two plays, The Birthday Knife and Guys, Only Guys! I have written two full-length plays and a large number of short plays, which have been produced in America, Australia, the UK, Singapore and Malaysia. Some of them have won prizes. I have also written and published (mostly online) a large number of articles related to the issue of rare diseases, research and patients, translated in many languages throughout Europe. My writing credits also include an award-winning short story and a radio play. I’m currently working on a full-length play involving spoken English and sign language, and shorter plays. I’m also putting the final touch to two novels, one for young adult (in English), titled Body Swap and another one in French, Metaphore du Rapide. Here's a list of my plays: Full-Length Plays My Sister’s Choice Two sisters. Both Deaf. One who signs and one who doesn’t. It’s all very well, until one of them introduces her boyfriend to the other… A two-act play written for Deaf and hearing audiences, with a mixture of spoken and signed languages Eighty-three What would you do if your eighty-three year old father told you he was dating someone, shortly after your mother’s passing? And what if he had been doing so for many years? Short Plays Love and Light Tania’s deceased husband has left her with bills to pay, no job and no idea where he stashed the money. Will consulting a Psychic provide her with the answer she seeks? The Birthday Knife Never give someone a knife for their birthday… you may end up regretting it. Guys, Only Guys! David is about to reincarnate as a gay man… and he is ecstatic. But should he, really? What if it’s Bad News? An unopened letter, and the sad news it may contain… Smell the Roses Porn and mothers-in-law don’t go well together… The Chopper A play about passion, fate, and life choices The Gene of Truth A defective gene… and what ensues For the Love of Men Gabriel is at it again…. trying to dissuade unsuspecting candidates from becoming gay. But in whose interest, really? The Review We’ve all had performance reviews at work… and we all know they can be daunting. Craig had prepared well for his review, but nothing could prepare him for what he was about to experience… In the Middle of the Night Brad wakes up in the middle of the night. It’s pitch black and he can’t see a thing. But he can feel something is definitely not right… It starts with a ‘D’ A day in the life of two very special girls Bye Mum! Bye Dad! A last farewell to Grandad and Grandma, or so it seems…
Dry Bones by Matthew Waldram Dry Bones by Matthew Waldram Oct. 15, 2010 Free! 3261 words Read a sample
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Matt is an English author originally from Derby, but now living in Europe’s world-famous ‘London’ where he spends more money on Council Tax alone than he is ever likely to earn. He used to have huge hair, though now has very little, at times he looks like a badly receding microphone. He still refers to delicious, round bread products as ‘cobs’ but no longer says ‘ay-up!’ As well as writing short stories and novels, Matt also writes screenplays which he will happily trade for HARD CASH: ‘People talk about the joy of writing,’ sneers Waldram, ‘but for me it’s all just about the money really!’ Matt would love for you to reach out and touch him (in a distinctly cyber sense).
Silver - Destiny - by Steve Jensen Silver - Destiny - by Steve Jensen Oct. 14, 2010 $0.99 148049 words Sample 20%
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Steve Jensen is a writer and a creator. Not an inventor of material things, but a weaver of fantastic worlds, a deserter of reality, and a mind trickster. He lives with his wife, two daughters, and furry guinea pigs somewhere between the real world and a world contained only within the boundaries of your imagination… Steven was born in Concord New Hampshire but raised on Lake Winnisquam in the town of Laconia New Hampshire. Steven's creativity and ambition to entertain others began when still a young boy. He often wrote stories, drew artistic drawings, or created intricate crafts for others. Later as he moved into high school, he always thrived and excelled whenever lengthy writing or artistic design was needed of him. Whether for school parade floats, or event posters, Steven was always praised for his work. High School was where he impressed the most important person of all, his high school sweetheart, Amber Adario. Steven passed the new girl from Florida a well written love note during history class... she turned him down. Although, not one to give up easily, Steven continued to pursue Amber. She finally decided to give him a chance. That chance still holds today as they have been married since August twentieth of 1994. Moving on to a technical college for engineering, he found that his forte' was in creative and logical thinking. It was a strange combination of challenges he was willing to tackle. Early on in his college career, Steven decided he would serve his country. He left to enter into the United States Air Force stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base and living in Boise Idaho. He served for almost five years as a Ground Radar Operator and Technician finally moving into the computer field. His understanding of electronics and work in computers helped fuel his creativity, as he decided to pursue avenues in advancing technology for the future. During his enlistment, Steven worked hard to pursue his college degree at Boise State University. Even though taking courses that interested him in writing, creative thinking, logic, and philosophy, he still decided to obtain his degree in electronics technology since it fit with his Air Force career. At the end of his duty, Steven was discharged, and he moved to Nashua New Hampshire where he and Amber had their first child, Sydney. Thus began the grand adventure of parenthood. They lived in Nashua for a short time and finally settled in Holden Massachusetts for Steven's job. They had their second child Hannah, and finally the Jensen foursome was formed. Working day to day to support his wonderful and loving family, one day Steven felt a need to do more, to do the one thing he had always craved, but never pursued fully... to entertain with writing. Silver was born that day as Steven spent the next year trying his hand at and succeeding in writing his first Novel. This was no meager task around work, a wife, and two great children. Still living in Holden Massachusetts, Steven has many great projects in mind and continues writing to thrill and entertain the world. "Everyone needs an escape from reality, an escape into the unknown, and an escape into the unlimited world of fantasy where anything is possible." - Steven Jensen
Fall of the Terran Empire by Brian Jeffreys Fall of the Terran Empire by Brian Jeffreys Oct. 14, 2010 $1.99 57377 words Sample 60%
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Brian Jeffreys is a reader, husband, father, technologist (geek), autism advocate, and science fiction / fantasy writer. Brian Jeffreys was born and raised in Yukon, Oklahoma, the oldest of two children. He attended several universities with degree programs ranging from engineering to astrophysics, finally graduating from Dallas Baptist University with a BS in Information Science. After two decades working in high tech manufacturing, he went back to school to pursue a masters degree in mathematics. While visiting a friend who had just co-written a book, Jeffreys decided to try his hand at writing. Over the course of three years he wrote four full length novels and tried several publishing venues. But at his core, he is a storyteller who loves to read and write good science fiction and adventure fantasy. His driving motivation is to never write something he wouldn’t want to read more than once. He lives in the North Texas area with his wife, three children (one with autism), and three cats.
Gaunt Rainbow by Matthew Sawyer Gaunt Rainbow by Matthew Sawyer Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 86864 words Sample 20%
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About me ... I don't have any awards - not even an honorable mention. Heck, I didn't even go to school to become a Writer - I was going to be a Fine Art Painter. Yet I had to pay my student loans. After college, I worked in Mental Health - as in schizophrenics and other assortment of severe mental disorders. All the while, I painted and drew - and wrote. I'm a Stephen King fan, so that may have something to do with my latter ambition in life. I was reading The Waste Lands (Dark Tower Book 3), much to my disappointment, and the Master's words spoke to me. King once said something about knowing you're ready to write a book when you recognize the fact - paraphrased - "You can do better." Grandiose, I know, but I knew the story I wanted to read - years of drawing monsters had spun my own mythology and I hoped for something comparable and real. The book I wanted to write would fulfill a fading desire and breathe life into the chimeras I had sketched into my notebooks. That visual mythology was collectively called "The Mortui Philosophies." I had tried animation, but the repetitive work only produced frustration. So much in fact, I joined the 'sane' world and switched careers into Internet Technology. Secure, I had stopped painting and focused on a very rewarding career. After a few years lacking expression from my creative self and a disenchanting experience with the Gunslinger, my Pazuzu Trilogy took its first breath. And there is the reason readers should read my Pazuzu Trilogy - it is a unique, blasphemous, scrubbed-til-Sunday epic. The Eighth Revision is the first pass in which I did not make major changes - I found typos and a few obtuse sentences, but other than those, the changes are smattering instances of changing blocks of text into dialogue. If my 4,000+ readers would please try Pazuzu - Manifestation again, I don't think they'll be disappointed - it's the same story now told with an Active Voice and looks downright professional opposed my miserable self-publishing effort to date. I hope readers will enjoy the free ebook version of Manifestation - the first book in the trilogy - tell everyone they know and buy the second and third book. Manifestation is background and Emergence is when the story really picks-up speed. The Seventh Revision was good, but the Eighth is better.
Timeless by Pamela Diane King Timeless by Pamela Diane King Oct. 13, 2010 $0.99 30242 words Sample 10%
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Pamela lives in Durban, South Africa. She has a Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with distinction. Writing has always been her passion. She loves musicals, chick flicks, chick lit, and Sex and the City.
Apoculypse 4744 by Joseph St.Claire Apoculypse 4744 by Joseph St.Claire Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 7324 words Sample 11%
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The Monster in the Box by H Jason Schulz The Monster in the Box by H Jason Schulz Oct. 12, 2010 $0.99 1859 words Sample 30%
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H.Jason Schulz has written several short stories and in 2010 published his first novel. The book is titled Mebsuta and is the first of a science fiction trilogy. When H.Jason Schulz isn't writing, he works as a Systems Engineer. I've fixed the errors in many of the short stories. Thanks to so many of you who have read my stories. And a special thanks for those of you who have left reviews!
Fate of Thorik by Anthony Wedgeworth Fate of Thorik by Anthony Wedgeworth Oct. 12, 2010 $0.99 126825 words Sample 80%
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Living near the Mississippi River bluffs of northern Iowa, my wife and I enjoy the scenic views and great living of small town America. Our two oldest boys live in northwest Wisconsin and enjoy hunting and fishing, like most that live in the area. Our next son is going to college in Iowa's UNI, while our oldest daughter is starting college in Minneapolis area. Our youngest daughter is still in school and as well. We just became grandparents in December and are planning to spoil our new granddaughter, Laney, every time we see her. On a personal note, I was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived in more states than I recall as I grew up, including a stint in Madagascar, Africa. Moving every year didn't allow for making many long term friendships so I became fascinated with stories and movies of fantasy. I began making notes on my own series for over 20 years, one which had excitement, great depth of characters, and yet was easy to read for those of us with reading disabilities. To make up for my feeling of being stupid as a teenager (Only to find out later that I was severely dyslexic), I became involved in theater, choir, dance and various sports. After high-school, I learned techniques to overcome my challenges and moved into engineering, training, business presentations, and speaking in front of large groups in corporate settings. I live my life by a system I call "Realm". Respectful, Ethical, Assertive, Legal, and Moral. I've stumbled more than once along the way and I'm sure I will again, but I always come back to these basics to help guide me to move forward. My family is the highest priority in my life. They have helped me grow and I have learned more from them than I ever could have on my own.
Rider by Joyce Chng Rider by Joyce Chng Oct. 11, 2010 Free! 32307 words Read a sample
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Joyce Chng lives in Singapore, loves sf/f, reading, writing, cooking, gardening and assorted stuff. She has two lovely daughters and a wonderful husband. She also herds cats. Her other writing and publishing credits appear in sf/f publications such as Fang, Claw and Steel, Crossed Genres, Semaphore Magazine, Everyday Fiction, M-BRANE SF and Bards & Sages Quarterly. Stories are featured in anthologies by Semaphore and Apex (The Apex Book of World SF, II, forthcoming). Her two urban fantasy novels by Lyrical Press (Wolf At The Door and Obsidian Moon, Obsidian Eye)are released in April and November 2011 respectively.
Five Golden Rings and a Diamond - Part One - Ireland, Passion and Pain, the curse of Cain by Marie Seltenrych Five Golden Rings and a Diamond - Part One - Ireland, Passion and Pain, the curse of Cain by Marie Seltenrych Oct. 11, 2010 $2.99 67978 words Sample 20%
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Hi readers. Just to say that I have recently put a small charge on my titles. If this is stopping you from downloading copies, please email me and I will send you a free copy of the book you choose. In these harsh financial times, I have been forced to charge, so forgive me. I write under E (Eileen) Marie Seltenrych and also Eileen Marie Rafferty, and Book Nanny. I have written heaps, self-published books with Sidharta, Createspace, KDP [latest ebooks] Wordclay, Lulu. Five Golden Rings and a Diamond first part was the very first book I published on this website and it is going like a beauty (I am an Aussie). I am so delighted with Smashwords that I sing their praises wherever I speak about my work. Good on you Mark. You are a breath of fresh air and a joy for authors like me. My new title is almost ready and it is for you, if you are keen to become a published author! Yeah.
Before Leonora Wakes by Lee Thompson Before Leonora Wakes by Lee Thompson Oct. 10, 2010 $3.99 46050 words Sample 50%
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Lee Thompson started selling fiction in early 2010, and most of his work centers around his Division Mythos. His novels include NURSERY RHYMES 4 DEAD CHILDREN (Delirium Books, 2011) and THE DAMPNESS OF MOURNING (Darkfuse Publications, 2012). His current novel, THE COLLECTED SONGS OF SONNELION, is being serialized on Darkfuse Publication's website every week. “Lee Thompson knows his horror-noir. He fuses both genres together in the turmoil of terror, tragedy, blood, guilt, and lost chances at redemption.”–Tom Piccirilli, author of THE LAST KIND WORDS “Thompson’s voice is his own — strong, hypnotic, and unsettling. Nursery Rhymes 4 Dead Children is a bleak fucking book, and therein lies its danger. So beautifully-constructed is Thompson’s prose, that the reader is often caught off-guard, mesmerized by a turn of phrase or a descriptive passage, until the book grabs you by the balls and rips them right off, breaking your heart and your psyche in the process.” — Brian Keene, author of Dark Hollow and The Rising I’ve said it many times and believe it more everyday, Lee Thompson is not only the next big name at Delirium Books but in the genre– Shane Ryan Staley at Darkfuse Publications Lee Thompson’s prose is electric! — Bob Freeman, author of Descendant
Angels of Death by Ravi Chen Angels of Death by Ravi Chen Oct. 10, 2010 $0.99 1678 words Sample 30%
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Carbon based humanoid currently residing on planet Earth.
Zombies Don't Trick or Treat: A FREE Living Dead Halloween Poem by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Zombies Don't Trick or Treat: A FREE Living Dead Halloween Poem by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Oct. 10, 2010 Free! 579 words Read a sample
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Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don't Cry, Ushers, Inc., Becca Bloom & the Drumsticks of Doom and Panty Raid @ Zombie High.
Drums of Hadzi : Episode 2 by Stephen I. Carmer Drums of Hadzi : Episode 2 by Stephen I. Carmer Oct. 10, 2010 $1.50 71482 words Sample 50%
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Friends by Damia Bowen Friends by Damia Bowen Oct. 10, 2010 $1.99 6479 words Sample 40%
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I'm just out of high school, my favourite colour is green and I don't like people who judge on first sight. I want to be an art and english teacher when I finish school, but being a top selling writer would be cool too. i like most types of books, movies and music, I'm pretty easy going and not much fazes me. I'm considered insane by my friends at school and childish by my family. I love life and having fun, but I know when to stop or when things are going too far.
Where the Sky Ends by Gloria Piper Where the Sky Ends by Gloria Piper Oct. 09, 2010 Free! 2966 words Read a sample
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When working in biology, I missed art. When working in art, I missed biology. It took a bout of multiple chemical sensitivities to limit me to writing. At last here was a niche in which I felt old-clothes comfortable. At last I could indulge all my interests, from art and science to nature and spirituality, from reality to fantasy. So far, I've sold articles and short stories and have placed in contests. My dream is to publish novels, especially science fiction and fantasy. I live in Northern California with my husband of late years who thinks I'm the most beautiful lady he's ever met and tells me a hundred times a day in a hundred ways how much he loves me.
Monster Mashup - Spooky Short Stories with Special Bonus Zombie Short by MJA Ware Monster Mashup - Spooky Short Stories with Special Bonus Zombie Short by MJA Ware Oct. 09, 2010 $0.99 18908 words Sample 12%
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M.J.A. Ware, known as MJ to his friends, lives in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains with his wife and two daughters. When not writing about aliens, monsters and ghosts, he runs a company where he designs award winning video arcades. He's currently polishing his latest novel, Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb, about friends who take on an army of the undead, armed with nothing but Super Soakers--filled with zombie killing juice.