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The Pyramid	by Johnny Smith Mar. 11, 2010	$0.99	2262 words	Sample 40%
Author bio: Johnny Smith is a native-born Texan, who wasted much of his early adult life traipsing carefree throughout Asia. He once spent week in Bangkok doing nothing but playing daily games of Scrabble against a Korean War vet dying of throat cancer and questing nightly for a tuk-tuk driver who could pop a wheelie the entire length of Khao San Road. He now lives in Brisbane, Queensland with his gorgeous wife and beautiful daughter and hopes to win the lotto this weekend.
Double Feature: Jordan and the Star Flower - Pequenito the Chihuahua	by Brennan Haley Mar. 10, 2010	$0.99	5543 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: I've been a writer since I saw STAR WARS at twelve. First short stories, then movie scripts, and now books. I'm publishing my short stories to help understand ebooks and Smashwords better, and when I'm ready, I'll work my way to putting a book up here. I have a son who just turned one, and is way more fun than a monkey on a bun (and I can watch one of those for hours). If you want to see a picture of what Jordan the Pirate looked like when he was younger, go to my Facebook page and see our little boy Noli. Neat kid, huh? He said it'd be okay if I shared his bedtime stories with you, so enjoy.
But As A Soldier, For His Country	by Stephen Goldin Mar. 10, 2010	$1.99	5175 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: STEPHEN GOLDIN was born on February 28, 1947 in the city of Philadelphia. When he was 13, his parents moved to California and, upon reflection, he decided to accompany them. It was a lucky thing he did, too; otherwise, the commute to UCLA would have been quite difficult. He eventually graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's degree in Astronomy. His first job out of college was as a civilian space scientist for the U.S. Navy. The urge to write was strong, though, and after several years he left to try writing full time. He only regretted the move every other Thursday, when he would have gotten paid. After several years of genteel poverty, he took a job as writer/editor for a pornographic humor paper, the San Francisco Ball. In retrospect, this was a great crucible; because of deadline pressure, he had to learn to make his writing dirty, funny, and one draft. At about this time, too, he began selling novels on a regular basis. While he has, from time to time, held down other full-time employment (he helped design the Star Trek: The Next Generation computer game "A Final Unity" for Spectrum HoloByte and has also written manuals and game design documents for Maxis), his real love is fiction writing and he continues to pursue it. His first wife was fellow author Kathleen Sky. Their medieval-style wedding was a Saturday morning program item at the 1972 World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles. In the 10+ years of their marriage, in addition to their individual works, they collaborated on a pair of stories ("Painting the Roses Red" and "The Devil Behind the Leaves") about the diMedicis, a family of interstellar swindlers.They also co-authored the highly successful nonfiction book, The Business of Being a Writer, based on a class they had taught at California State University at Northridge. Mr. Goldin's current wife is fellow author Mary Mason. Their wedding took place the night before EclectiCon 1 in Sacramento, at which Mr. Goldin was the Guest of Honor. They currently live in the San Francisco East Bay area. So far they have co-authored two books in the Rehumanization of Jade Darcy series: Jade Darcy and the Affair of Honor and Jade Darcy and the Zen Pirates. More books in this series are planned. Mr. Goldin served SFWA for close to three years as editor of the SFWA Bulletin and another three years as SFWA's Western Regional Director.
Lucky is Lost	by Marshall Thornton Mar. 10, 2010	$0.99	20598 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Marshall Thornton is an award-winning screenwriter, playwright and author living in Long Beach, California. He has an MFA in screenwriting from UCLA where he won the Carl David Memorial Fellowship for his romantic-comedy, Husband Material. As well as a BA in Creative Writing from California State University at Long Beach.He has had plays produced in both Chicago and Los Angeles. Marshall currently publishes the Boystown series with Torquere Press.
Minus Four	by J.T. Cummins Mar. 10, 2010	$1.99	14570 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: J.T. Cummins is a suspense/thriller writer, and the author of "Cobblestones," "Minus Four." "The Jitters," and "Weaker Sex (with Douglas Nabors a producer of the Emmy winning tv series Monk)," and the screenwriter and director of the motion pictures "The Boneyard," "Dark:30," and "Harbinger." Early in his film career, J.T. provided special effects for such notable films as "House," "Strange Invaders," "Enemy Mine," and "The Thing." J.T.'s original story "4Below (working title)", has been purchased for production by motion picture producer Nicholas Kalikow and acclaimed director and executive producer Joel Schumacher. As a writer, J.T.'s diverse creative background manifests itself in an aggressive narrative style that merges the immediacy of the screenplay and the intimacy of the novel. Utilizing an active voice and minimal exposition, J.T. creates lean, mean, mind's eye movies geared to a busy, modern audience that enjoy reading smart, fast paced, exciting fiction —- all in about the time it takes to watch a feature length motion picture. What Readers Are Saying About "Cobblestones." With lean writing and cinematic style, JT Cummins has created a fast-moving, suspenseful story that makes compulsive reading, right up to its climactic finish. -—Debbi Mack, Author of Identity Crisis The characters are intriguing and keep you hooked as the various plot twists untwine. Cummins is a writer to watch and brings that visual, fast-paced "screenwriter" feel to his fiction. —-Scott Nicholson, Author of The Skull Ring The plot and storyline were excellent. This was an entertaining mystery. The writing style was also very good with excellent descriptions. Overall: An entertaining, quick read. —-Red Adept, Amazon Review As a certified CSI/Cold Case/crime drama nut, this novella was right up my alley. It was a fast, easy, and fun read. You simply must check it out. You will not regret it. It had me at “cord wood.” -—Kelley Sweet-Jensen, Reader
Engagement Party	by Marvlous Harrison Mar. 10, 2010	Free!	2522 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Born and raised in the South Bronx, Marvlous has seen it all and done it all. He emerged from his tough enviornment as one of the most premeir writers in Urban Lit. With several books in print and a few more due to be released in 2010, he leaves everyone asking what's next.
"The Found" (Ghost / Crime thriller)	by Genaro Zamora Mar. 10, 2010	$1.35	24034 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: A native of Southeast Texas, Genaro L. Zamora has been writing since an early age. He began sharing his works over the internet under the name "Niyorco" where readers, encouraged him to pursue the happiness of enjoyment in creativity.
PLEASURE...	by sene' Mar. 10, 2010	Free!	1128 words	Read a sample
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Morningwood	by Scott Semegran Mar. 10, 2010	$0.99	2553 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: My name is Scott Semegran and I live in Austin, Texas. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English. I'm a writer and a cartoonist. I can also bend metal with my mind and run really fast, if chased by a pack of wolves. My short stories have appeared in independent publications and literary journals like The Next One Literary Journal from the Texas Tech University Honors College. My comic strips have appeared in the following newspapers: The Austin Student, The Funny Times, The Austin American-Statesman, Rocky Mountain Bullhorn, Seven Days, The University of Texas at Dallas Mercury, and The North Austin Bee.
Double Feature: Angel Star - Kangaroo Stu and the Rocky Crocodile	by Brennan Haley Mar. 10, 2010	$0.99	3956 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: I've been a writer since I saw STAR WARS at twelve. First short stories, then movie scripts, and now books. I'm publishing my short stories to help understand ebooks and Smashwords better, and when I'm ready, I'll work my way to putting a book up here. I have a son who just turned one, and is way more fun than a monkey on a bun (and I can watch one of those for hours). If you want to see a picture of what Jordan the Pirate looked like when he was younger, go to my Facebook page and see our little boy Noli. Neat kid, huh? He said it'd be okay if I shared his bedtime stories with you, so enjoy.
Sympathy	by Jordan Castillo Price Mar. 10, 2010	$2.99	14291 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Jordan Castillo Price's influences include Ouija boards, Return of the Living Dead, "light as a feather, stiff as a board," and boys in eyeliner.
Propaganda from the desk of: Martin Trust - Director of Historic Homeland Preservation and Restoration	by M. Clifford Mar. 09, 2010	$1.99	18454 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: M.Clifford (born Michael Joseph Clifford on December 4, 1978) is an American author of literary and mainstream fiction. His self-published works entitled, The Book and Propaganda from the desk of: Martin Trust - Director of Historic Homeland Preservation and Restoration, are companion stories and both focus on the themes of censorship, government control, digital media and recycling.
That Mouse Is High	by Scott Semegran Mar. 09, 2010	$0.99	2520 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: My name is Scott Semegran and I live in Austin, Texas. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English. I'm a writer and a cartoonist. I can also bend metal with my mind and run really fast, if chased by a pack of wolves. My short stories have appeared in independent publications and literary journals like The Next One Literary Journal from the Texas Tech University Honors College. My comic strips have appeared in the following newspapers: The Austin Student, The Funny Times, The Austin American-Statesman, Rocky Mountain Bullhorn, Seven Days, The University of Texas at Dallas Mercury, and The North Austin Bee.
Comfort	by Missy Maxim Mar. 09, 2010	$2.00	7304 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Ms. Maxim is a California resident with a music background.
Sweet Pet 2: Battle Cry	by J. Applebee Mar. 09, 2010	$3.75	20515 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Jacqueline Applebee is a black British writer who breaks down barriers with smut. Jacqueline's stories have appeared on Cleansheets.com, and in several anthologies such as Iridescence, Tasting Him: Oral Sex stories, Best Lesbian Erotica 2008, and Best Women's Erotica 2008 and 2009. Jacqueline has books with Liquid Silver Books and Torquere. Her work has also appeared or will be appearing in Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica Volume 7, Ultimate Lesbian Erotica 2008, Tasting Him, and in Ultimate Lesbian Erotica 2009.
Supernatural Alliances 1: FE959	by Michael Barnette Mar. 09, 2010	$2.50	10780 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Michael Barnette grew up in the wilds of Miami, Florida where he enjoyed the nightlife and wide variety of cultures, but not the late night driveby shootings. Deciding on a change of pace, Michael moved to Athens, Georgia where he lived for several years before migrating west. He misses the ethnic food in Miami, he doesn’t miss the driveby shootings. The last two years he was in Miami, Michael went from being a poet to writing short stories. One of the short stories he wrote, Zoner, was also the first gay erotica he’d ever written. Set in his cyberpunk world setting--which takes place in a future variant of Miami--and using characters established from an unfinished novel he was working on, he submitted the story to Circlet Press. The story was published and has been well received in the gay community, garnering a Gaylactic Spectrum Award nomination in 2003, while the anthology, Wired Hard #3, was a finalist for the Lamda Literary award that same year. He has since been nominated for the Gaylactic Spectrum Award five more times, both for novels and short stories. Seeing the popularity of erotica-- and finding it much easier to sell than poetry-- Michael changed his writing focus in 2003 and started researching the types of erotica popular with readers. The rest, as they say, is history. You can visit Michael and find out about his worlds at the following places on the net.
Falling from a Height	by A. R. Moler Mar. 09, 2010	$4.50	24115 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: A.R. Moler is a chemistry professor at a community college, a home-schooling mom and an avid science fiction fan. A self-described geek, she also has interests in quantum physics, forensics and fencing. She has lived in Virginia for 23 years. Two kids, two cats plus a husband occupy the majority of the rest of her time.
The Fickle Princess Isabel	by E. D. Telford Mar. 08, 2010	$1.99	9427 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: E. D. Telford is the pen name for Eileen Draper Telford. She was born in Utah in 1950 to a large and loving family. Her family loved to read, and trips to the library were frequent and enjoyable. At the age of five, Eileen exclaimed to her mother that she wanted to grow up and write books and stories for children. That wish has come to pass. Eileen is a mother and grandmother and loves to share her stories. Her first work was the result of a continuing bedtime story for her own children. With their encouragement, she eventually wrote and published that book and others as well. Eileen resides with her husband and unmarried children at their home in New Mexico. Grandchildren live near and visit often, hoping to hear more of her stories.
The Doll Princess	by E. D. Telford Mar. 08, 2010	$1.99	22955 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: E. D. Telford is the pen name for Eileen Draper Telford. She was born in Utah in 1950 to a large and loving family. Her family loved to read, and trips to the library were frequent and enjoyable. At the age of five, Eileen exclaimed to her mother that she wanted to grow up and write books and stories for children. That wish has come to pass. Eileen is a mother and grandmother and loves to share her stories. Her first work was the result of a continuing bedtime story for her own children. With their encouragement, she eventually wrote and published that book and others as well. Eileen resides with her husband and unmarried children at their home in New Mexico. Grandchildren live near and visit often, hoping to hear more of her stories.
Rumpelstiltskin and the Miller's Daughter	by E. D. Telford Mar. 08, 2010	$1.99	16613 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: E. D. Telford is the pen name for Eileen Draper Telford. She was born in Utah in 1950 to a large and loving family. Her family loved to read, and trips to the library were frequent and enjoyable. At the age of five, Eileen exclaimed to her mother that she wanted to grow up and write books and stories for children. That wish has come to pass. Eileen is a mother and grandmother and loves to share her stories. Her first work was the result of a continuing bedtime story for her own children. With their encouragement, she eventually wrote and published that book and others as well. Eileen resides with her husband and unmarried children at their home in New Mexico. Grandchildren live near and visit often, hoping to hear more of her stories.
Trudl and Trudeliese	by E. D. Telford Mar. 08, 2010	$1.99	8945 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: E. D. Telford is the pen name for Eileen Draper Telford. She was born in Utah in 1950 to a large and loving family. Her family loved to read, and trips to the library were frequent and enjoyable. At the age of five, Eileen exclaimed to her mother that she wanted to grow up and write books and stories for children. That wish has come to pass. Eileen is a mother and grandmother and loves to share her stories. Her first work was the result of a continuing bedtime story for her own children. With their encouragement, she eventually wrote and published that book and others as well. Eileen resides with her husband and unmarried children at their home in New Mexico. Grandchildren live near and visit often, hoping to hear more of her stories.
Ella and the Prince	by E. D. Telford Mar. 08, 2010	$1.99	13892 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: E. D. Telford is the pen name for Eileen Draper Telford. She was born in Utah in 1950 to a large and loving family. Her family loved to read, and trips to the library were frequent and enjoyable. At the age of five, Eileen exclaimed to her mother that she wanted to grow up and write books and stories for children. That wish has come to pass. Eileen is a mother and grandmother and loves to share her stories. Her first work was the result of a continuing bedtime story for her own children. With their encouragement, she eventually wrote and published that book and others as well. Eileen resides with her husband and unmarried children at their home in New Mexico. Grandchildren live near and visit often, hoping to hear more of her stories.
A Haunted Love	by J.M. Snyder Mar. 08, 2010	$2.99	14580 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: 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.
Get Lucky!	by Nona Wesley Mar. 08, 2010	$0.99	4790 words	Sample 5%
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PTS	by James Melzer Mar. 08, 2010	$0.99	2492 words
Author bio: James Melzer is the author of The Zombie Chronicles trilogy. A series that combines government conspiracies and zombies. Called "the 1984 of zombie novels," by NYT Bestseller, Scott Sigler, the series began as a free podcast novel and is now coming to print from Permuted Press and Simon & Schuster in March, 2011.
May I Have a Moment of Your Time?	by Sheryl Mahaffey-Pimentel Mar. 08, 2010	$0.99	4179 words
Author bio: Sheryl Mahaffey Pimentel grew up in the remote San Joaquin Delta, home to meandering waterways lined with bamboo and tule grass where her family operated an Irish Pub. Sheryl has a B.A. in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations. She freelances writing assignments and creates short stories while juggling a rewarding substitute teaching career. She and her husband are cattle ranchers in Northern California.
Rat A Tat Tat	by Mark Thornton Mar. 08, 2010	$4.95	7587 words	Sample 10%
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Going Home	by C.B. Hoffman Mar. 08, 2010	Free!	1732 words	Read a sample
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O'Flannery's: A short story	by Sheryl Mahaffey-Pimentel Mar. 08, 2010	$0.99	1636 words
Author bio: Sheryl Mahaffey Pimentel grew up in the remote San Joaquin Delta, home to meandering waterways lined with bamboo and tule grass where her family operated an Irish Pub. Sheryl has a B.A. in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations. She freelances writing assignments and creates short stories while juggling a rewarding substitute teaching career. She and her husband are cattle ranchers in Northern California.
What on Earth is a Joop?	by David Shaw Mar. 08, 2010	$1.99	11988 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Moving on.
That Little Devil	by Scott Semegran Mar. 08, 2010	$0.99	2795 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: My name is Scott Semegran and I live in Austin, Texas. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English. I'm a writer and a cartoonist. I can also bend metal with my mind and run really fast, if chased by a pack of wolves. My short stories have appeared in independent publications and literary journals like The Next One Literary Journal from the Texas Tech University Honors College. My comic strips have appeared in the following newspapers: The Austin Student, The Funny Times, The Austin American-Statesman, Rocky Mountain Bullhorn, Seven Days, The University of Texas at Dallas Mercury, and The North Austin Bee.
The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love: A Blueprint for World Peace	by Kaushal Aras Mar. 08, 2010	Free!	7577 words	Read a sample
Author bio: “I envision a world where respect, listening, and trust are restored to the planet.”- Kaushal Aras A Message from Kaushal Aras I was inspired to write The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love based on a question I received at one of my workshops. I was asked if peace would ever be possible. My answer to this question was “Yes- when a critical mass of people around the world actively makes peace a priority.” Although this question has undoubtedly been asked many times before, at that very moment I was suddenly struck by the fact that people need a system to follow to become part of the solution. The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love is my contribution towards providing that blueprint for others. The book is about loving others unconditionally and giving for the sake of giving without expecting reward. It also offers practical guidelines that people can follow to spread this message to the people around them. One of my biggest inspirations for the message of peace is based on an experience that is very near and dear to my heart. Growing up in India, my relationship with my mother was a dynamic of love and hate. My feelings towards her caused a great deal of personal turmoil. When my arranged marriage failed in 2004, I blamed it all on my mother and did not speak to her for 9 months. I decided to excommunicate her from my life. This time was difficult for me, however, as I was feeling little joy and peace. One day I was at a bookstore and a picked up a book of poetry by Rumi. In front of me was the quote, “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” I resolved in that moment that I would make peace with my mother. We had a heart to heart communication and told one another how much we loved each other. As a result of my deepened understanding of love, now my mother has become my new best friend. From this experience, I learned no matter how impossible a situation looks, you can always make peace with anyone anywhere and anytime. We need to open our hearts to love. My mission in life is to inspire people to live consciously with love and tolerance, and to contribute their unique gifts to the world. The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love is my way of contributing to the world. I am hoping people will join me in spreading this message of love for the goal of world peace. About the Author: Kaushal Aras is an acclaimed international presenter and writer. In March 2010, Kaushal Aras released his new book The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love. For this book, Aras draws upon ancient stories of love and gives them even more relevance for the modern day contemporary perspective. The core of the book explores seven different ways in which we relate to others with “extraordinary love.” When The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love was released, it was done so in an extraordinary manner that capitalized on the power of Internet book technology. The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love was released as a free ereader book. The text of the book itself author encouraged readers to give it away to others. As a result, the Seven Symphonies soon became a global phenomenon as the message about this book spread virally. The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love is also available as a free ebook download. Unlike many free ebook downloads, The Seven Symphonies of Extraordinary Love is truly free with no strings attached. Therefore, no registration or email sign-up is necessary. History: Kaushal became interested in spirituality at a very young age. He traveled throughout India studying with various spiritual leaders. However, it was not until he met his master 'Sant Ajaib SinghJi' that his life's mission became clear to him. At that moment, he realized that he was here “to share the gift of Surat Shabd meditation and self realization to create a world of shanti (peace), ananda (bliss), & trupti (fulfillment).” Aras arrived to the United States with only $500 in his pocket. Since that time, he has earned and a Master’s in engineering management from Andrews University. He is also an alumnus or the executive management program from the University of Notre Dame. Aras also holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from MIT India. The Speaker and Trainer: Kaushal has been a community organizer, delivered transformational workshops, mentored students in entrepreneurship, and coached self-expression and leadership programs. He has led fundraisers for environmental and peace causes including the GP2 project. Aras founded the GuruKool Inspiration Institute, which offers meditation and self-realization to help people connect with their creativity, passion and leadership ability. Kaushal has delivered presentations to General Electric, Whirlpool Corporation, Parker Hannifin, and the Bank of National City, among others. Philanthropy: “Love is the thread that weaves us all together to experience the bliss of life.” –Kaushal Aras Kaushal Aras has organized charitable events for a variety of causes. One of the most recent events was the Bollywood Blowout. This event was organized by Aras to raise funds for a green expedition initiative to clean up two swirling masses of toxic plastic & garbage in the Pacific Ocean. The event was held at the Ideal Hotel in San Diego. Bollywood Blowout included Bollywood dancing performances by international artists, Indian cuisine and music, silent auction of fine art and services donated by sponsors, and cool door prizes. The funds benefited two non-profit, the GP2 project and Red Lotus Society.
The Ghost Of Goodacre Hall	by Cassandra Curtis Mar. 08, 2010	Free!	6189 words	Read a sample
Author bio: When Ms. Curtis isn’t writing she enjoys the magic found in nature. She is an avid gardener and wildlife enthusiast. Her other interests include: art, antiques, astronomy, astrology, folklore, mythology, genealogy, music, eastern philosophy, and collecting arcane curios and occult artifacts. Ms. Curtis won the 2006 Amber Quill Press Heat Wave Contest with her novella, Cup of Fate. In 2007, she was a finalist in the EPIC Awards with her novella I Put A Spell On You. She now makes her home in the misty bluegrass hills of Kentucky.
The Nights Before Christmas	by Kerry Allen Mar. 08, 2010	$1.00	21268 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Writer of paranormal romance, episodic romantic humor, and intentionally horrendous poetry. Finally finished The Nights Before Christmas (just in time for Easter...), so it's time to turn my attention to Drown, the novel that's been gathering mass for a few years and is finally ready to be written.
Earthbound Exotica	by Tonya Moore Mar. 08, 2010	Free!	7108 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I love to write. I love the flexibility and weight of words and the infinite possibilities and magic that can be wrought by just the right combination of them. I’m a story-lover first and foremost. When I write, I endeavor to convey a story in a manner that would most inspire or move me if I were the reader, alas with varying degrees of success.
The Defective Detective : Murder on the Links	by Adam Maxwell Mar. 08, 2010	You set the price!	6403 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Adam lives a semi-misanthropic life beside the seaside in Northumberland in the UK. He spends most of his days in the attic and sometimes throws pebbles at passers-by. His first book, Dial M for Monkey was published in 2006 and was a cult success on both sides of the Atlantic. The time Adam doesn't spend writing is spent building websites including his own www.adammaxwell.com where you can also see more of his short stories, flash fiction and listen to his award winning podcast. If you keep coming back here and visiting his website he may consider a cessassion of pebble-throwing but if you wave at him he will not wave back.
Rough Love	by Ruine Silver Mar. 07, 2010	You set the price!	807 words	Sample 45%
Author bio: About Ruine: She likes: preternatural creatures, men with fangs, moonlight and sharp, shiny objects. She dislikes: stupidity, the color pink, and asparagus. That about covers it.
SAKE AND PUMPKIN PIE	by Mahogany SilverRain Mar. 07, 2010	$2.99	5083 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: As a woman of mixed heritage which includes Haitian, Creole and Choctaw Indian, Mahogany blends multicultural characters into her stories. Whether its the paranormal romance or erotica genre in which she writes, she has something for everyone. Mahogany was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Being a military brat and former military spouse she's lived in San Antonio and Houston, Texas, Albuquerque, NM, and Denver, CO. She's been throughout the southwest and recently explored the eastern seaboard of the US.
Useful Visions	by J. P. Moore Mar. 07, 2010	$0.99	4763 words
Author bio: J. P. Moore is the author of TOOTHLESS,the genre-bending zombie podcast sensation--coming soon from from Dragon Moon Press! J. P. Moore writes in southern New Jersey, which is a long way from the settings of his novels and stories. He has fond memories of a childhood in the Pine Barrens, however, where endless tracks of mossy wilderness informed the spirit behind his fiction. Whether in worlds of his own design, or slightly off-center historical settings, Moore digs for the streams of mythology and folklore that run beneath day-to-day life. Pulling them forth, Moore makes prime motivations and manifest realities of these undercurrents. He finds his characters as bystanders and transforms them into heroes and heroines as they face horrific enemies. Perhaps no surprise, J. P. Moore is a student of speculative history. His library card unlocks a Best of the Best parade of works on King Arthur, the Knights Templar, Gnosticism and countless other mysteries from ancient and medieval history. His browser’s bookmarks lead to a mess of conspiracy theories that, in conglomeration, present a truly frightening world. Just the right kind of world for his characters, however--Moore’s settings are on the brink. Their histories are lost, or misunderstood. Their futures are uncertain. All of the heroes are gone. Only the unlikely heroes are left.
College Trouble	by Elise Hepner Mar. 07, 2010	$1.99	4545 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Elise Hepner has been previously published in The Erotic Woman for “Joy Button” as well as Clean Sheets for “My Little Pony.” She got her erotica wings from writing short pieces for Alison Tyler’s blog contests every Saturday and found her calling. This is her first foray into erotic literature though she has multiple non-fiction publications from travel magazines to medical magazines on her resume. She hopes to make erotica her main focus in the upcoming years. She enjoys getting down and dirty while exploring sexuality in a variety of ways which is why writing smut makes her heart sing. Look for anything new as well as tips and tricks of the erotica trade at celise91writer.blogspot.com.
NAAMAH: A SUCCUBUS TALE	by Mahogany SilverRain Mar. 07, 2010	$4.95	13574 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: As a woman of mixed heritage which includes Haitian, Creole and Choctaw Indian, Mahogany blends multicultural characters into her stories. Whether its the paranormal romance or erotica genre in which she writes, she has something for everyone. Mahogany was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Being a military brat and former military spouse she's lived in San Antonio and Houston, Texas, Albuquerque, NM, and Denver, CO. She's been throughout the southwest and recently explored the eastern seaboard of the US.
Cockroach Suckers	by David Niall Wilson Mar. 07, 2010	$1.00	12345 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: David Niall Wilson has been writing and publishing horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction since the mid-eighties. His novels include, Vintage Soul, The Mote in Andrea's Eye, Deep Blue, the Grails Covenant Trilogy, Star Trek Voyager: Chrysalis, Except You Go Through Shadow, This is My Blood, and the Dark Ages Vampire clan novel Lasombra, On the Third Day, The Orffyreus Wheel, and the upcoming novels Maelstrom and Stargate Atlantis: Brimstone. He has over 150 short stories published in five collections, one of which, Defining Moments, was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award in 2007. He has won the Bram Stoker Award for his poetry, and his short fiction. He wrote the screenplay for the movie GODHEAD, released in 2007 from Blurgirl Productions. ( http://www.godheadthemovie.com ) – his Dark Noir Comedy KILLER GREEN has just been optioned by Ambergris Films. David lives and loves with Patricia Lee Macomber in the historic William R. White House in Hertford, NC with their children, Billy, Zach, Zane, and Katie, occasionally his college genius daughter Stephanie, two Pekingese, and some fish.
The Couch Potato	by Brennan Haley Mar. 07, 2010	Free!	1358 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've been a writer since I saw STAR WARS at twelve. First short stories, then movie scripts, and now books. I'm publishing my short stories to help understand ebooks and Smashwords better, and when I'm ready, I'll work my way to putting a book up here. I have a son who just turned one, and is way more fun than a monkey on a bun (and I can watch one of those for hours). If you want to see a picture of what Jordan the Pirate looked like when he was younger, go to my Facebook page and see our little boy Noli. Neat kid, huh? He said it'd be okay if I shared his bedtime stories with you, so enjoy.
All I Want For Christmas	by Missy Maxim Mar. 07, 2010	$4.00	7504 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Ms. Maxim is a California resident with a music background.
The Kind Gods	by Carolyn Kephart Mar. 06, 2010	Free!	1854 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Early life as a military brat gave me a deep appreciation of nomadic lifestyles, a combined wariness of and respect for authority, and close-up insights into the warrior mentality and its manifestations, all of which influence my work to a very discernible degree. Later years in academia and abroad furthered my ongoing study of human nature at its best and worst. My writing examines the essence and nature of good and evil and love and hatred, especially when those entities and emotions mesh, collide, or transubstantiate.
The Carnival	by Jeremy Kerr Mar. 06, 2010	Free!	5850 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Jeremy wrote his first short story in 2nd grade. It was about a car who was alive and could also fly, which helped him capture bank robbers. He (Jeremy, not the flying car) is also a published playwright and has written a number of short films. He lives in Greensboro, NC where he writes at an old school desk he found on the side of the road.
Stories From Grandmother's Knee	by Robert Adair Wilson Mar. 06, 2010	$3.99	6853 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: I have recently semi-retired from thirty-five years of teaching that took me from Victoria to Quesnel to Chilliwack and now back to Victoria. I taught mainly in the areas of the humanities, reading processes and special needs. I have kept a writing desire alive and look forward to combining travel, photography and writing.
Dream Boy	by Bruce Memblatt Mar. 06, 2010	$2.00	3702 words
Author bio: Bruce Memblatt is a native New Yorker. He has had his stories featured in such magazines as Aphellion, SNM Horror Magazine, The Horror Zine, The Piker Press, Infinite Windows,A Golden Place and The Feathertale Review. His short fiction eBook “The Painter” will be released by Gypsy Shadow Publishing in February 2010. His short story “Tedra’s Surprise” has been accepted for publication in the forthcoming anthology from Pill Hill Press Pandora’s Nightmare: The Horror Unleashed. He has a forthcoming series at The Piker Press based on his short story “Dinner with Henry,” The first installment will appear on March 8, 2008.
The Forester's Helper	by Jeff Cross Mar. 06, 2010	$0.99	2414 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Above all, I'm a father and a grandfather. I've began writing first to entertain my family, hence my fiction novels for children. When I began getting lots of calls about technical information concerning my job, I decided to write some non-fiction books. I am an ICC certified combination inspector for a small to mid-sized city in East Texas. With the background in construction and the education from several apprinticeships I've been able to obtain several trade license including a masters. I now do consulting for home construction and I'm working on a series of books to help the common man (or woman) understand how plumbing and electrical systems work.
A Singularly Unsuitable Word	by Mary Anna Evans Mar. 06, 2010	$0.99	4730 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Mary Anna Evans has degrees in physics and engineering, but her heart is in the past. Her series character, Faye Longchamp, lives the exciting life of an archaeologist, and Mary Anna envies her a little. Her novels have received recognitions including a spot on Voice of Young America's (VOYA) list of "Adult Mysteries with Young Adult Appeal." They have been on the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association's (IMBA) bestseller list and have been designated Notable Books by Booksense and Indiebound. Mary Anna has won the Florida Historical Society's Patrick D. Smith Florida Literature Award, the Benjamin Franklin Award, and a Florida Book Awards Bronze Medal. Her books have been nominated for ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year and for the SIBA Book Award. While Mary Anna's novels are written with adults in mind, they have found an audience in schools, where they're being used to teach non-literature subjects such as social studies, math, and science. The social studies link was no surprise to the books' author, since her protagonist is an archaeologist, but she swears that she never once purposely included math or science in her stories. (And her readers have never once complained that the laws of physics operate properly in her books). Learning that she's done this unconsciously has been an inarguable example of the axiom that writers write about who they are. They can't help it. Math and science explain the world, so they're indispensable to any story set in that world. And they're very handy tools for an amateur detective to have. To invite Mary Anna to speak by telephone to your book group or class, email her at maryannaevans@yahoo.com . Mary Anna is a co-founder and board member of the Anhinga Writers' Studio. The Studio presents an annual summer workshop in Gainesville, Florida, providing writing instruction and networking for fiction and nonfiction authors of all levels of experience. For information on this year's summer workshop, visit www.anhingawriters.org.

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