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Christmess by LC Cooper Christmess by LC Cooper Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 50235 words Sample 50%
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Lady Chatterly Cooper, or LC Cooper as she became known, remains a Lady of the '80s. Pink high-tops (autographed by Rick Springfield) and checkerboard waffle Vans (a la "Fast Times at Ridgemont High") complement her ensemble of Jane Fonda leg warmers and Madonna junk jewelry. Because she's no longer perky and petite, parachute pants are a necessity and not a lingering fashion statement. She maintains her own sense of style and grace. Her daughters, Tiffany, Farah, and Demi, and her sons, Milli, Vanilli, and Bruce don't think so. Disenchanted that she wasn't "discovered" while a groupie for Culture Club, Wild West and Wham, LC set a course for self respect and began writing. Her first book was a biography about that lovely couple, Sean Penn and Madonna. Although the project tanked, LC caught the writing bug. Gone were the days of scrawling invitations on men's-room walls. LC hit the big time when Thunderbox Press published her kiss-and-tell exposé entitled, "Speedo Libido." Although some washed-up rockers found humor in it, ("Yeah, I shagged her," Rod Stewart supposedly said, "but who didn't I bang in the '80s?"), others, such as PeeWee Herman ("she was too old for me") and George Michael ("she doesn't even look like a dude") might have been offended. VH1 canned the TV series based on the book when a test audience preferred to see Ozzy flitting around his house in a dress instead of watching LC's aged, saggy boobs flop around in her red one-piece swimsuit in slow motion on camera. Once again trashed by the music industry, brokenhearted LC withdrew from the limelight and bought a secluded ranch in The Everglades. Not able to grow much in all that muck, the stinking goo inspired her second novel, "Stick in the Mud." This satire chronicled the price-fixing practices of the Recording Industry Association of Antarctica. Thumbing its nose at consumers, governments, and free-trade around the world, the RIAA fought to suppress "Stick in the Mud." Written from a male point-of-view, the book details how the RIAA takes the consumer up a dark and dirty path where no woman can go. These days, LC enjoys spending long weekends with her David Hasselhoff inflatables. Whenever her dolls are worn out, LC manages the writing careers of her six children. When that happens, they buy her more dolls. ###
A Christmas Carolling by C.J. B. A Christmas Carolling by C.J. B. Jan. 10, 2012 Free! 10212 words Read a sample
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Heart Beet by Frankie Lassut Heart Beet by Frankie Lassut Jan. 09, 2012 $0.99 12038 words Sample 25%
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I don't think saying 'I'm a writer' is enough to describe what I actually do. I like to entertain, and I use writing as a medium to do that. That then makes me a (and yeah, I obviously use a keyboard),... a... what's a good word? How about, a Pen-tertainer? I'm a Pentertainer ... I write quite wacky stuff, which is just the way it comes; it makes me laugh, and I hope the reader gets a good old guffaw too. I also write wellbeing books, which deal with feeling good ... life is all about remembering how to feel good. frankielassut1@aol.com drop me an e mail it's good to hear off people. Check out my website, see if you like the gallery. Hmmm. Whan a 'work' is ready, it's loaded onto the Smashwords system. It is converted into the different files, and then goes live. The author/publisher then has to wait for it to be checked so it's fully compatible with the system ... before it goes into the Premium Catalogue'. During this time, people download it, but, there may be errors or mistakes of a bit of lousy formatting, all of which will be fixed. Therefore, if you've downloaded something that may be a bit dodgy in places, that's why.
The Giving Tree: a Christmas short story by Megan Payne The Giving Tree: a Christmas short story by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012 $0.99 789 words Sample 50%
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Megan Payne writes Christian fiction and nonfiction for families and youth. She has written for The Searcher, Faithwriters Magazine, and Skipping Stones, among other publications.
Joys to Come: a Christmas short story by Megan Payne Joys to Come: a Christmas short story by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012 $0.99 860 words Sample 50%
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Megan Payne writes Christian fiction and nonfiction for families and youth. She has written for The Searcher, Faithwriters Magazine, and Skipping Stones, among other publications.
The Christmas Letter: a short story by Megan Payne The Christmas Letter: a short story by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012 $0.99 2133 words Sample 50%
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Megan Payne writes Christian fiction and nonfiction for families and youth. She has written for The Searcher, Faithwriters Magazine, and Skipping Stones, among other publications.
Nyssa part 1: Love Notes To A Stranger (Unillustrated). by James Curcio Nyssa part 1: Love Notes To A Stranger (Unillustrated). by James Curcio Jan. 03, 2012 $0.99 3828 words Sample 25%
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James Curcio creates dystopian propoganda for a generation of hedonists, intellectuals, and drug addicts. Rumors of being a key member of a harem of feral lesbians are slightly exaggerated, however. Previous brain-washing agents have taken the form of subversive novels, essays, scripts for comic and films, albums, soundtracks, podcasts, and performances. They were distributed to the eyes and ears of an unwitting and impressionable public through internet, print, and social media. In a move that may telegraph some kind of psychotic break, he's also acted in the world's first Gonzomentary. He has written for Disinformation, New Falcon Press, Reality Sandwich, Immanion Press, Alterati, and several other indie outlets. He's also worked as art and content director, web designer, SEO assassin, sex ninja robot assassin, and once made an egg stand on its end with the force of will alone.
Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Jan. 01, 2012 Free! 1327 words Read a sample
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I am a wanderer who no longer wanders A Buckeye by birth, I've lived in Ohio, Indiana, Idaho, Belgium and Texas before finally settling in Georgia. I share my home with two retired racing Greyhounds, and all three of us are ruled by my senior citizen Italian Greyhound.
Boy Toys by J.M. Snyder Boy Toys by J.M. Snyder Dec. 27, 2011 $2.99 8668 words Sample 20%
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An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
Wenceslas: A Chistmas Tale on the Feast of Stephen by Andy Sheehan Wenceslas: A Chistmas Tale on the Feast of Stephen by Andy Sheehan Dec. 24, 2011 You set the price! 5975 words Sample 20%
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Virtual Christmas by Clyde Hedges Virtual Christmas by Clyde Hedges Dec. 23, 2011 $2.99 132096 words Sample 20%
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I was born and raised in Evansville,Indiana. Upon graduating from Central High School I entered the army. I served two years in Rothwesten, Germany and two years at Fort Devens, Massachusetts where I met my wife, Marion. After mustering out, I attended Fitchburg State Teachers College and majored in English and History. My Wife and I and our daughter Stacy returned to Evansville where we taught for two years. Our daughter's health forced us to move West where we taught in Las Vegas for twenty-three years. Upon retirement we moved to Reno where we now reside near our daughter Kelly, son-in-law John, and our grandson Carrick. I have written sixteen novels and two collections of short stories. I am looking to increase my readership through Smashwords. Coming soon is "The Boys of Chattanooga."
Long Road Home by Jeff Mariotte Long Road Home by Jeff Mariotte Dec. 23, 2011 $0.99 2248 words Sample 20%
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Jeff Mariotte has written more than forty novels, including original supernatural thrillers Cold Black Hearts, River Runs Red and Missing White Girl, horror epic The Slab, and Stoker Award nominated teen horror series Witch Season, as well as books set in the universes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, CSI, Supernatural, Spider-Man, Superman, Las Vegas, Conan, 30 Days of Night, Charmed, Star Trek and Andromeda. Two of his novels have won the Scribe Award for Best Original Novel, presented by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. He is also the author of many comic books, including the original Western series Desperadoes, some of which have been nominated for Stoker and International Horror Guild awards. The miniseries Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams was chosen as the Best Western Comic Book of 2007 by True West Magazine. Other comics work includes the bestselling Presidential Material: Barack Obama, the official Terminator: Salvation movie adaptation, an original miniseries based on The Shield, original graphic novel Zombie Cop, the forthcoming original miniseries Garrison, and many more. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers and the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers. With his wife, Maryelizabeth Hart, and partner Terry Gilman, he co-owns Mysterious Galaxy, a bookstore specializing in science fiction, fantasy, mystery and horror. He lives on the Flying M Ranch in the American southwest with his family and pets in a home filled with books, music, toys, and other examples of American pop culture.
The Feast of Stevens by Kristen Stieffel The Feast of Stevens by Kristen Stieffel Dec. 22, 2011 You set the price! 4411 words Sample 30%
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I'm a freelance copy editor and have belonged to the Editorial Freelancers Association since 2010. My editing credits include "Winter" by Keven Newsome and "Beyond the Threshing Floor" by Randye Kimmel-McLemore. I specialize in helping Christian writers polish their work till it shines. I also enjoy helping business people deliver their messages with the style of a professional writer. Despite ten years of newsroom experience, I believe in preserving each writer's unique voice.
On the Right Track by Barbara Elsborg On the Right Track by Barbara Elsborg Dec. 22, 2011 $3.99 12461 words Sample 10%
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Fireside Tales of Christmas by Phil Atkinson Fireside Tales of Christmas by Phil Atkinson Dec. 22, 2011 $4.99 14822 words Sample 20%
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Santa Slut: Krissy Kringle by Whiskey McNaughton Santa Slut: Krissy Kringle by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 22, 2011 $0.99 9796 words Sample 30%
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Born on the mountaintops of Tennessee, greatest state in the land of the free, raised in the bars so he knew how to drink, had his first shot of whiskey when he was only three, Whiskey, Whiskey McNaughton, drinking his country dry. (With apologies to Disney for butchering the words to The Ballad of Davey Crockett) As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth. Old as dirt and twice as nasty.
Free Holiday Romance Short Stories by CJ Hawk Free Holiday Romance Short Stories by CJ Hawk Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 86558 words Read a sample
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Creative Writer Enthusiast with a passion to read and write about Romance. If there's romance, mystery, real life situations and quirky characters - I'm there. Born under the sign of a Taurus and true to that nature. I have a huge romantic heart but real life situations have formed me into a realist as well. My creative writing lets my write about romance and happily ever after’s. I enjoy creating my own island of characters in my mind and letting the story take fold. I appreciate the opportunity to share these stories with you. Let's all take an escape from reality and read to our hearts content.
A walk through my memory lane by Amina Aslam A walk through my memory lane by Amina Aslam Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 5090 words Read a sample
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The Crash Before Christmas by Kay Stockham The Crash Before Christmas by Kay Stockham Dec. 20, 2011 $4.99 52740 words Sample 15%
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Kay Stockham always wanted to be a writer, ever since the age of seven or eight when she copied the pictures out of a Charlie Brown book and rewrote the story because she didn't like the plot. Through the years her stories have changed but one characteristic stayed true--they were all romances. Each and every one of her manuscripts included a love story. Published in 2005 with Harlequin Superromance, Kay's first release was a Waldenbooks Bestseller. Kay has also been a HOLT Medallion, Book Buyers Best and RITA Award finalist who has contracted fourteen books with Harlequin Superromance and a novella with Berkley Publishing. The Crash Before Christmas is her first release with Kindred Spirits Publishing. Born and raised in Kentucky, Kay now calls southern Ohio home. She shares her life with her husband and two children.
Unwanted Gifts by Isobel Herring Unwanted Gifts by Isobel Herring Dec. 20, 2011 $0.99 12061 words Sample 20%
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Isobel prefers to remain as anonymous as possible. Therefore there will not be much in the way of personal information, or pictures. A little bit of mystery is always intriguing. A writer of romantic, seductive, fantasy, Isobel loves to explore the idea that the non-human can walk among us without us knowing. Who did you walk beside today? **Warning** Isobel's work is explicit and graphic. Please don't read if you are easily offended, or below the age of consent as seen under the laws of your country, or other location, of current residence.
Colin and Martin's Australian Christmas by Drew Hunt Colin and Martin's Australian Christmas by Drew Hunt Dec. 20, 2011 $2.99 14731 words Sample 20%
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Having read all the decent free fiction on the net Drew could find, he set out to try his hand at writing something himself. Fed up reading about characters who were super-wealthy, impossibly handsome, and incredibly well-endowed, Drew determined to make his characters real and believable. Drew lives a quiet life in the north of England with his cat. Someday he hopes to meet the kind of man he writes about. Readers can contact him at drew@drew-hunt.co.uk.
Thanksgiving With the Ex by S.L. Miller Thanksgiving With the Ex by S.L. Miller Dec. 19, 2011 $0.99 24418 words Sample 20%
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The Megamillionaire Murders: Family Cursemas by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. The Megamillionaire Murders: Family Cursemas by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Dec. 19, 2011 $2.99 101525 words Sample 20%
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Rod Kierkegaard, Jr is a writer and cartoonist best known in the US for his comic strip, “Rock Opera“, which ran as a regular feature in Heavy Metal Magazine during the 1980s. He is the author of two French graphic novel collections, “Stars Massacre“, (released in the US as “Shooting Stars“) and “Rock Monstres“, both published by Editions Albin Michel, Paris. His first novel, “Obama Jones & The Logic Bomb“, is published by Dogma Press. “The Department of Magic” and “Family Cursemas (Megamilionnaire Murders, Vol. 1)” are Rod’s first published works through Curiosity Quills Press this Holiday season, followed by “The God Particle” in early 2012.
Santa, the Fat, Costumed, Freak! by Troy Veenstra Santa, the Fat, Costumed, Freak! by Troy Veenstra Dec. 19, 2011 $0.99 1465 words Sample 10%
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As a child I grew up in Wyoming, Michigan the eldest child of 2 sisters and 2 brothers, (including another half brother). At around the age of 15 I was forced to take control as head of the household when my parents divorced, more or less forcing me to take on the responsibility of raising my sister Laura (my sister Alisha, the youngest of the two going with my mother) and my brother Eric as well as taking care of my father in the months that followed after his health diminished. At the age of 16 I was forced to quit high school, and sought employment to help take care of my father and his continued health issues, though by then my mother had won custody of all my sibblings. In January 1998, my father passed away after taking a fall a few days after christmas, at that time, with how my life was going and my outlook on things (Way Emo) i was hoping for his death as it was the only way at that time that i felt my life would have a purpose or meaning, i was starting to hate all my friends and family members who had gone on to college, found lovers, and started having famlies of their own, while my life was a constant rut. In the end he passed away and I went to live with my maternal grandparents, who taught be a lot about the real world, life, love, and family. In 2000 after the passing of both my grandparents, I went back to school and received my GED. In 2004, thanks to the assistance of a pastor (John Collins), I was able to go to college and major in pre-law. While at college I took on several other areas of study to include, diversity in society, psychology, philosophy, sociology, history and humanities. These classes helped me in understanding a lot about my full potential as well as the world around me. In 2005 I became a volunteer for CASA (court Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and Negelcted children, and did this until late 2009 when my own health issues began to interfer with my daily life. Having no insurance because of a cheap employer (Advance Securtiy) i either ignored my health issues or went to free clinics which were able to extend things. In December of 2010 thanks to the New Health Care Act i was able to obtain health insurace, only to find out a few months ago that i have NASH, more or less known as Non-Alcoholic Liver Issues, and that i now have 5 - 15 years before i will need a liver transplant, that is of course if i can get my other health issues in check before that time. Writing Motivation: What motivates me to write is my ability to always think and see things from outside of the box... in fact for me there is no box, I just have an odd way of looking at things. Or as some of my professors said in college, "I live in a constant state of parinoia." which i agree is true. Genres: Currently my most recent work is in the genre of historical fiction (Titanic: Echo of the Dying Confession) My reasons for writing about the Titanic as an historical fiction derived from an idea that my grandfather had about the titanic being sunk on purpose. Following this idea I created the novel which shows the possibility of this notion as well as digs deeper into the heart of mans vengeance and the wrath of God. Add to this a book i just came out with called "The heat of Passion Doctrine: Kill your Spouse and Get Away with Murder" and one can see that obscured world i live in... Future works: I am also working on 2 other novels at the moment, one titled "Reasons to be Missed" that deals with a young girl dealing with the troubles in her life (cancer and love life issues). As well as working on a book about the murder of my Cousin Jeff Dryden who was abused by his Girlfriend who eventually killed him buy stabbing him in the neck when he decided to leave her. This book is very dear to my heart and is taking me a little bit longer than expected but i am working on it. This site is my way of letting my fans know more about me as well as obtain copies of my works both ebook and print at a discounted rate. Thanks for reading and being a fan...
The Holiday Collection by Aaron Michaels The Holiday Collection by Aaron Michaels Dec. 18, 2011 $2.99 17236 words Sample 20%
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Aaron Michaels is a romantic at heart. While he's not averse to writing the occasional hard-edged gay erotic story, he prefers love stories where the characters get at least a happy for now, if not happily ever after ending. When he's not writing, he's watching way too much television and movies, which means his video game skills have pretty much fallen by the wayside. In addition to publications from Thunder Valley Press, Aaron's gay erotic romance stories can be found in numerous anthologies edited by Neil Plakcy, including MODEL MEN, THE HANDSOME PRINCE, SKATER BOYS, and HARD HATS, as well as at Torquere Books.
The Land of the Living: Christmas Stories by Chuck Allen The Land of the Living: Christmas Stories by Chuck Allen Dec. 18, 2011 Free! 4092 words Read a sample
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Chuck Allen is married to his high school sweetheart and has three children. He lives in Alabama, but also enjoys traveling to other amazing parts of the planet. When not spending time with the family or writing, Chuck manages international operations for a division of a global health care company. Chuck is also a huge fan of micro-finance and the work of World Vision (http://www.worldvisionmicro.org/).
A Town Called Snowflake by Rusty Fischer A Town Called Snowflake by Rusty Fischer Dec. 18, 2011 $3.99 42318 words Sample 20%
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Clueless At Christmas by Jane Carver Clueless At Christmas by Jane Carver Dec. 18, 2011 $0.99 20116 words Sample 20%
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Jane retired from 30 years of teaching to turn to writing, her second love after education. Everything is fodder for her imagination. "I'll live forever if I have to type up all my stories before I die! I've got so many to stories to tell!" She's a true born Texan and even better a BOI--Born on the Island--Galveston Island.
The Elf Who Saved Christmas: A (Sweet) Horror Novella by Rebecca M. Senese The Elf Who Saved Christmas: A (Sweet) Horror Novella by Rebecca M. Senese Dec. 16, 2011 $3.99 26418 words Sample 30%
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Based in Toronto, Canada, I write horror, science fiction and mystery/crime, often all at once in the same story. Garnering an Honorable Mention in “The Year’s Best Science Fiction” and nominated for numerous Aurora Awards, my work has appeared in TransVersions, Deadbolt Magazine, On Spec, The Vampire’s Crypt, Storyteller, Reflection’s Edge, Future Syndicate and Into the Darkness, amongst others.
All Hallows Eve by David Eveleigh All Hallows Eve by David Eveleigh Dec. 16, 2011 $1.99 44912 words Sample 50%
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I'm a professionally trained artist who loves writing and drawing. I'm also an unrepentant sensationalist that feels modern storytelling has become so preoccupied with pretentious ideals (most of which have no meaning outside the given context) that it has forgotten how to entertain. Since fiction isn't real, no matter how "gritty" or "realistic" you try to make it, I believe its focus should therefore be on spectacle and exploring ideas that cannot be approached from a "realist" standpoint. So far, I've published "Leech" in the Kindle store and am working on my "All Hallows Eve" superhero series here on Smashwords. I'm a huge film and animation buff and I love hearing feedback. So don't be shy. Official "All Hallows Eve" merchandise is now available in my Zazzle store. Like with the books, 50% of all royalties will benefit Free The Children, a great charity that helps out kids around the world. Check out all the cool stuff for sale here: http://www.zazzle.ca/sevenom
Wie der Weihnachtsbaum sein Kleid verlor by S.J. Kamber Wie der Weihnachtsbaum sein Kleid verlor by S.J. Kamber Dec. 15, 2011 $0.99 808 words Sample 50%
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The Star by Alan Loewen The Star by Alan Loewen Dec. 15, 2011 Free! 655 words Read a sample
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Alan Loewen lives with his wife and three sons in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania sharing their home with a Sheltie named Socrates, a demented parrot lovingly dubbed, The Death Chicken," and far too many cats. You can always find him at CapClave and Anthrocon or else hiding in his office.
A Christmas to Remember: A Zombie Story by Kevin Millikin A Christmas to Remember: A Zombie Story by Kevin Millikin Dec. 15, 2011 $0.99 5270 words Sample 20%
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Kevin Millikin lives in Marysville, Washington with his fiancé and a small menagerie of cats. Kevin also drinks too much coffee and smokes too many cigarettes. Over the last couple years, his short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. His upcoming work include his bizarro novella “Suicide-A-Go-Go,” and “Werewolf of Dope Alley,” both will be available soon.
A Wizard for Christmas by Dorothy McFalls A Wizard for Christmas by Dorothy McFalls Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 20332 words Sample 20%
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Award-winning author Dorothy McFalls was born in New York but raised in South Carolina. She makes her home on an artsy beach community in South Carolina with her husband, impish dog and fluffy cat. Though writing has always been a passion for her, she pursued an undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology and a graduate degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning. She then put her educational experience to use, having worked in all branches and all levels of government including local, regional, state, and federal. She even spent time during college working for a non-profit environmental watchdog organization. Switching from government service and community planning to fiction writing wasn't as big of a change as some might think. Her government work was all about the stories of the people and the places where they live. As an urban planner, Dorothy loved telling the stories of the people she met. And from that, her desire to tell the stories that were so alive in her heart grew until she could not ignore it any longer. In 2001, she took a leap of faith and pursued her dream of writing fiction full-time. Now an award-winning multi-published author, Dorothy enjoys writing in several different genres. Her works have been nominated for many awards including: Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, Reviewers International Organization Award, National Reader's Choice Award, CataRomance Reviewers' Choice Award, and The Romance Reviews Today Perfect 10! Award. Reviewers have called her work: "amazing", "perfect", "filled with emotion", and "lined with danger."
The Last Christmas by J. R. Nova The Last Christmas by J. R. Nova Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 2723 words Sample 20%
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J. R. Nova is an author of fantasy. A born storyteller, he enlivens readers with the fantastic, entertaining with each new twist and turn of the page. Writing is more than just his passion; it is his way to understand the themes of life.
Magic, Miracles & Mistletoe by Diane Majeske Magic, Miracles & Mistletoe by Diane Majeske Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 11952 words Sample 20%
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Author Diane Majeske was a full-time staffer in newspapers for more than 15 years, serving as an award-winning reporter, editor and columnist until she couldn't take any more bad coffee or late nights. She now lives in Michigan with her husband, two children, an overweight cat and a new dog, courtesy of the local humane society. He is huge, but thinks he's a lap dog. She miraculously finished her new novella, Magic, Miracles & Mistletoe, before Christmas. After taking one nice, deep breath, she'll start on her next novel.
A Christmas Carol Revisited by Phil Rowlands A Christmas Carol Revisited by Phil Rowlands Dec. 14, 2011 $2.00 21222 words Sample 20%
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Phil is a retired headteacher. He has written many successful plays for children that have won several national awards. Upon retiring he has focused his energies on becoming a full time writer. His first novella, a modern adaptation of Dickens Christmas Carol has been very well received. You can hear a review of the book recorded on BBC Radio Wales by visiting: www.achristmascarolrevisited.info Phil is currently working on a sitcom script for the BBC and a novel for children.
Wishing by Leigh Andrade Wishing by Leigh Andrade Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 1924 words Sample 30%
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Leigh Andrade is a knitter, tech enthusiast, nurse, voracious reader and all around geek. She dreams of driving coast-to-coast in an Airstream trailer and writing about her many adventures. Leigh lives in Canada with her family and two crazy dogs. Don't forget to check out Leigh's new novella, Breaking Through - coming Spring 2012
Naughty or Nice by Amber Skyze Naughty or Nice by Amber Skyze Dec. 14, 2011 $2.99 11881 words Sample 5%
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From a very young age, Amber Skyze began making up stories–the only child syndrome. Had anyone asked her back then if she would write when she grew up, she’d have laughed. It wasn’t until raising children and reading all those romances that she decided–hey, I can write these. Then she discovered erotica and found her calling.
Essy and the Christmas Kitten by Annie Reed Essy and the Christmas Kitten by Annie Reed Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 5370 words Sample 20%
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Annie Reed is a prolific writer with more than thirty short stories in print under her own name and various pen names. Annie began her fiction career writing Star Trek stories which appeared in the Strange New Worlds anthologies edited by Dean Wesley Smith and Battletech fiction for www.battlecorps.com. Annie's work has since appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine as well as numerous anthologies published by DAW. Annie's writing has been recognized in the literary arena, where she was awarded a Literary Fellowship in 2004 by the Nevada Arts Council for her speculative fiction story "One Sun, No Waiting," as well as in genre competition when her novel "Pretty Little Horses" was chosen as a finalist in the 2007 Best First Private Eye Novel contest sponsored by St. Martin's Press and the P.I. Writers of America. Annie was also a finalist in the 2004 Lori Foster Novella Contest sponsored by Brava. Annie lives in Northern Nevada with her husband, daughter, and a varying nummber of high-maintenance cats. (Don't writers usually come equipped with cats?)
Christmas' Best Bet, Humble Pie a novella by Mary Marvella Christmas' Best Bet, Humble Pie a novella by Mary Marvella Dec. 13, 2011 Free! 21042 words Sample 20%
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Mary Marvella has been a story teller for as long as she can remember. She tutors students in language arts, writing, and reading - perfect since she taught language arts/English for 15 years. Mary made up stories as a child, she made up stories for her daughter, and now she's sharing the stories of her heart. Join her for a taste of love, lust, and sweet tea. Mary lives in Georgia, north of Atlanta, and is Southern to the core.
A Cajun Werewolf Christmas by Selena Blake A Cajun Werewolf Christmas by Selena Blake Dec. 13, 2011 Free! 11080 words Read a sample
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An action movie buff with a penchant for all things supernatural and sexy, Selena Blake combines her love for adventure, travel and romance into steamy paranormal romance. Selena’s books have been called “a steamy escape” and have appeared on bestseller lists, been nominated for awards, and won contests. When she’s not writing you can find her by the pool soaking up some sun, day dreaming about new characters, and watching the cabana boy (aka her muse), Derek. Fan mail keeps her going when the diet soda wears off so write to her at selenablake@gmail.com.
Nur ein kleiner Bär by Elsa Rieger Nur ein kleiner Bär by Elsa Rieger Dec. 13, 2011 $0.99 2238 words Sample 10%
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Elsa Rieger, Wien, Jahrgang 1950, arbeite im Hauptberuf als Atemtrainerin. Nach Schauspielausbildung und Buchhandelslehre war ich in der Inspizienz und Abendregie des Theater der Courage beschäftigt. 2 vollendete Romane, 3 Romane in der Endphase. Zahlreiche Kurzgeschichten, Gedichte. Romandebüt 2010: Ein Mann wie Papa, Aavaa-Verlag, Berlin Bestelllinks: http://www.aavaa.de/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=171 http://www.amazon.de/Ein-Mann-Papa-Elsa-Rieger/dp/3862541932/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287067846&sr=8-4 sowie im Ortsbuchhandel e-book: http://www.beam-ebooks.de/ebook/15432 Weitere Veröffentlichungen: 2011 Leuchtende Hoffnung - Adventskalender, Gemeinschaftsproduktion. smashword https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/92832 2004 erschien im Lübecker FV-Verlag mit dem Titel LichtSchatten ein Sammelband meiner Prosa und Lyrik. 2005 Herausgeberin und Mitautorin der Anthologie SpurenWelt mit meiner Autorengemeinschaft ProLyKu im Website-Verlag. 2006 erschien 100% Worte für Brot derselben Gemeinschaft im FV-Verlag, Lübeck. Mitautorin und Herausgeberin. Eine Spendenausgabe für die Welthungerhilfe, deren Erlös zu 100% Menschen in Not zugute kommt. Vertreten in weiteren Anthologien: Die ganze Welt gesehen. Anthologie FV-Verlag Liebestrauer. Lyriksammlung Lerato Verlag So geht Verlieben. Anthologie WomanWeb. BOD Verlag Internetprojekt Günter Ludwig: http://www.artgalerie-europe.de/abschied_rieger.htm Pressestimmen/Rezensionen http://elsa-rieger.fv-verlag.de/lesungsreviews.html Diverse Veröffentlichungen in Literaturmagazinen. Leite ein Literaturforum: http://www.prolyku.net/forum/index.php Homepage: http://elsa-rieger.fv-verlag.de/index.html Blogs: http://schreibtalk.blogspot.com http://elsa-rieger.podspot.de/ http://atemsynthese.blogspot.com/
What Daddy Wants for Christmas by Whiskey McNaughton What Daddy Wants for Christmas by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 12, 2011 $0.99 9220 words Sample 30%
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Born on the mountaintops of Tennessee, greatest state in the land of the free, raised in the bars so he knew how to drink, had his first shot of whiskey when he was only three, Whiskey, Whiskey McNaughton, drinking his country dry. (With apologies to Disney for butchering the words to The Ballad of Davey Crockett) As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth. Old as dirt and twice as nasty.
Santa Enters the Back Door by Whiskey McNaughton Santa Enters the Back Door by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 12, 2011 $0.99 6569 words Sample 30%
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Born on the mountaintops of Tennessee, greatest state in the land of the free, raised in the bars so he knew how to drink, had his first shot of whiskey when he was only three, Whiskey, Whiskey McNaughton, drinking his country dry. (With apologies to Disney for butchering the words to The Ballad of Davey Crockett) As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth. Old as dirt and twice as nasty.
The Christmas Challenge by Linda Boltman The Christmas Challenge by Linda Boltman Dec. 11, 2011 Free! 2078 words Read a sample
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Linda Boltman’s psychological thriller, Man in the Moon by Jigsaw Press is available online in both paperback and eBook at Barnes & Noble/Nook and Smashwords (offering 10 other formats, such as Sony, Apple, Diesel and Kobo) and Amazon.com/Kindle. Her short story, The Captive was selected in by San Diego Writer's Ink Anthology, Vol 4 as one of San Diego's finest writers. Linda has had her stories and poetry published numerous times in Adventures for the Average Woman in their magazine, ezine and kindle editions in the United States and England. Her stories have appeared in IdeaGems, Tough Lit Magazine, GreenPrints, Grand Magazine and The San Diego Reader. See http://www.lboltman.blogspot.com/.
Kris Miss by Richard Shoupe Kris Miss by Richard Shoupe Dec. 11, 2011 $4.95 44881 words Sample 20%
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I am sixty-one years of age, a lifelong resident of the metropolitan Detroit area in Michigan, and presently employed at our local international airport.
Red, Red Wine by William Olson Red, Red Wine by William Olson Dec. 11, 2011 $1.99 1890 words Sample 66%
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Daddy's Christmas Package by Whiskey McNaughton Daddy's Christmas Package by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 11, 2011 $0.99 14188 words Sample 30%
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Born on the mountaintops of Tennessee, greatest state in the land of the free, raised in the bars so he knew how to drink, had his first shot of whiskey when he was only three, Whiskey, Whiskey McNaughton, drinking his country dry. (With apologies to Disney for butchering the words to The Ballad of Davey Crockett) As old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth. Old as dirt and twice as nasty.
A Christmas Miracle by Willow Cross A Christmas Miracle by Willow Cross Dec. 10, 2011 Free! 4056 words Read a sample
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Willow Cross resides in Arkansas with her husband, two children still young enough to live at home, an enormous cat named Bitsy, and a scaredy-cat dog named Tank. Her home has been known to host the occasional ghost, and a few of her friends profess to be witches. Although she dearly loves Vampires and Werewolves, they are never invited for dinner.