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The Fight on the Albert/Dean by The Fight on the Albert/Dean by screenwriter May. 06, 2008 $1.49 7102 words Sample 10%
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Good Morning, Friend Moon by Aaron Walker Good Morning, Friend Moon by Aaron Walker May. 11, 2008 $3.99 477 words Sample 60%
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The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges May. 15, 2008 Free! 1082 words Read a sample
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Norton Hodges was born in Gravesend, Kent, England in 1948. He studied French and German at the University College of Swansea and taught Modern Languages for 22 years. He has also worked as a pay clerk, book reviewer, adult literacy tutor and examination invigilator. He has an M.A (1980). and a PhD in Language and Literature in Education (1998), has published academic articles and has completed an Advanced Poetry Course with the Open College of the Arts. After sickness retirement in 1997, he began to submit his poetry for publication. He has since been widely published in English poetry magazines and on the internet. His work has also appeared in anthologies, has been translated into French, Russian and Urdu and has been digitised by the Poetry Library in London. He has also translated into English the work of the francophone poets Athanase Vantchev de Thracy and Théo Crassas. In 2005, he was awarded the Grand Prix International Solenzara by a French jury from the Institut Solenzara. He now lives in Oakham, Rutland.
Delayed Reaction by Delayed Reaction by seanmh May. 16, 2008 $5.00 6110 words Sample 50%
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An Unlikely Hero by An Unlikely Hero by Duodora May. 18, 2008 You set the price! 8356 words Sample 60%
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Emma by Cara Ellison Emma by Cara Ellison May. 30, 2008 $0.99 3279 words Sample 5%
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The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out by Edward C. Patterson The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out by Edward C. Patterson May. 30, 2008 $0.99 21419 words Sample 10%
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Edward C. Patterson has been writing novels, short fiction, poetry and drama his entire life, always seeking the emotional core of any story he tells. With his eighth novel, The Jade Owl, he combines an imaginative touch with his life long devotion to China and its history. He has earned an MA in Chinese History from Brooklyn College with further post graduate work at Columbia University. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he has spent four decades as a soldier in the corporate world gaining insight into the human condition. He won the 1999 New Jersey Minority Achievement Award for his work in corporate diversity. Blending world travel experiences with a passion for story telling, his adventures continue as he works to permeate his reader's souls from an indelible wellspring. Works: Bobby's Trace No Irish Need Apply Surviving an American Gulag The Closet Clandestine The Academician - Southern Swallow - Book I Look Away, Silence Turning Idolater Come, Wewoka The Jade Owl The Third Peregrination - The Jade Owl - Book II The Dragon's Pool - The Jade Owl Book III The Nan Tu - Southern Swallow - Book II Oh, Dainty Triolet
Come, Wewoka & Diary of Medicine Flower by Edward C. Patterson Come, Wewoka & Diary of Medicine Flower by Edward C. Patterson May. 30, 2008 $0.99 11161 words Sample 10%
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Edward C. Patterson has been writing novels, short fiction, poetry and drama his entire life, always seeking the emotional core of any story he tells. With his eighth novel, The Jade Owl, he combines an imaginative touch with his life long devotion to China and its history. He has earned an MA in Chinese History from Brooklyn College with further post graduate work at Columbia University. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he has spent four decades as a soldier in the corporate world gaining insight into the human condition. He won the 1999 New Jersey Minority Achievement Award for his work in corporate diversity. Blending world travel experiences with a passion for story telling, his adventures continue as he works to permeate his reader's souls from an indelible wellspring. Works: Bobby's Trace No Irish Need Apply Surviving an American Gulag The Closet Clandestine The Academician - Southern Swallow - Book I Look Away, Silence Turning Idolater Come, Wewoka The Jade Owl The Third Peregrination - The Jade Owl - Book II The Dragon's Pool - The Jade Owl Book III The Nan Tu - Southern Swallow - Book II Oh, Dainty Triolet
A Month of Girls by A Month of Girls by JohnSkaife May. 31, 2008 $2.99 9007 words Sample 20%
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Kill Him Sweetly by Ann Morven Kill Him Sweetly by Ann Morven Jun. 29, 2008 $0.99 3957 words Sample 30%
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Born-again Bandit by Bryce McBryce Born-again Bandit by Bryce McBryce Jun. 29, 2008 $0.99 4202 words Sample 20%
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Comfort Zone Poetry by Comfort Zone Poetry by hlaxner Jul. 25, 2008 Free! 540 words Read a sample
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Brat Overboard by Bryce McBryce Brat Overboard by Bryce McBryce Aug. 07, 2008 $0.99 2958 words Sample 25%
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Wrong Number by Wrong Number by suspense Aug. 16, 2008 You set the price! 1986 words Sample 60%
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Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Aug. 26, 2008 Free! 2706 words Read a sample
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The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase Oct. 05, 2008 You set the price! 339 words Sample 100%
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Sistienn by Wendy Brumback Sistienn by Wendy Brumback Oct. 10, 2008 $0.99 3054 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
Hitler Alive? by Kal Wagenheim Hitler Alive? by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 10, 2008 $1.00 23238 words Sample 50%
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Kal Wagenheim is a journalist (formerly with the NY Times) and author of several books, plays and film scripts. He taught creative writing at Columbia University and, as a volunteer, at the New Jersey State Prison.
The Last Season by Richard Trevae The Last Season by Richard Trevae Oct. 14, 2008 $2.99 1453 words Sample 5%
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As a successful businessman and entrepreneur, I started, grew, led and matured a technically diversified design/construction/development firm. Later it merged into a larger parent company. Now a consultant to companies and senior executives I consult on business valuation, financing, mergers and acquisitions, successful management practices, marketing and ownership transition guidelines. I wrote and published numerous articles concerning these topics. I also write reality-inspired-fiction. My first novel, "The TARASOV SOLUTION" (Dec 2009, Charles River Press) is followed by the second "The ISRAELI BETRAYAL" coming soon..
The Quilt by Wendy Brumback The Quilt by Wendy Brumback Oct. 14, 2008 You set the price! 1305 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors by Frank F. Atanacio Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $1.95 8256 words Sample 25%
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Frank F. Atanacio was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He enjoys writing and collecting baseball cards. His passion is Mystery novels, and he does have a series of thrillers featuring Nick PT Barnum. His latest effort is Dark Clouds featuring Nick Barnum. He has two daughters, Ronnie and Laura, and a son, Frank Jr. He now resides in the Huntington section of Shelton, Connecticut
... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox ... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 2575 words Sample 40%
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Wishful Thinking by Kal Wagenheim Wishful Thinking by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 1895 words Sample 50%
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Kal Wagenheim is a journalist (formerly with the NY Times) and author of several books, plays and film scripts. He taught creative writing at Columbia University and, as a volunteer, at the New Jersey State Prison.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part One by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part One by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 Free! 6832 words Read a sample
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In my forty something years I have generated a very broad set of experiences and interests, but through it all, I have always read. It seems that at times it is harder to find books that enthrall me, although admittedly I am behind on my reading, so I decided to start writing the kind of stories I'd want to read. I have always had stories in my head, they intrude at the strangest times. At some point, I discovered that when I took the time to write them down, more stories kept pouring out. There are so many ideas I have, it seems like there won't be enough time to get to them all. I'm starting with one story, in one particular style. But other stories, in different styles are coming. Stay tuned. My goal in writing is above all to entertain. Thank you in advance for giving me that opportunity.
Joanie Adventure Travels the World: Picking Out Puppies! by Colleen Dougherty Joanie Adventure Travels the World: Picking Out Puppies! by Colleen Dougherty Nov. 16, 2008 $3.99 14469 words Sample 50%
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I'm a mom first of two boys living in Arizona but have always been a determined writer and was excited to find Smashwords as I surfed one day. The idea for Joanie Adventure came when my son ran out of Junie B. Jones books to read with his father and I told him I would come up with a series for him. Inspired by Junie B. Jones, my character is a 6 year old girl who finally gets her birthday wish and gets, not one, but two puppies! The challenges and craziness of owning new puppies brought laughter from my boys as I read my story to them at the dinner table each night. Wanting to capture more experiences like this with them, I decided to make the book into a series and gave Joanie a father who worked for the local television station. He is promoted to a traveling reporter and gets to travel the world as he reports back his adventures to his television audience. The fun begins when Joanie's parents decide to take her out of school, hire her a tutor and make the decision to bring the new puppies along. I hope your family will get as much enjoyment out of Joanie Adventure as I have with mine. I am currently writing the second book in the series, "Joanie Adventure - A for Arizonia." The first stop on her father's journey as a travel reporter, we'll join Joanie, her family and the puppies as they explore "Arizonia" and all it's wonders, including the Grand Canyon! Learn about the Grand Canyon and laugh along with us as Joanie quickly discovers that raising puppies involves more that just kisses and doggy treats!
To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $4.95 23514 words Sample 15%
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Jeff Tikari worked on tea and coffee plantations in north-east India(Dooars & Assam)for 20 years and in Papua New Guinea for 15 years. He now lives with his wife in the millennium city, Gurgaon, neighboring New Delhi, where he runs a homeopathic clinic and where he writes all his books.
Letters In June by Michael Scott Letters In June by Michael Scott Nov. 21, 2008 $1.99 17332 words Sample 35%
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Born in Youngstown Ohio in 1966, now living in Columbus. Been writing since I knew how, short stories and poetry mostly. Currently finishing my first novel, and testing the waters of the publishing biz.
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues by Tamesha S. Hawkins Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues by Tamesha S. Hawkins Nov. 21, 2008 $15.00 7926 words Sample 50%
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The New Jersey native attended Temple University where she majored in Elementary Education with concentrations in Theater Arts and Psychology. Maintaining a home away from home in Philadelphia, she devotes her time to working in the theatre profession, promoting literacy in Philadelphia public schools, and performing. Recently crowned The PBGP Poetry Slam Champion for 2009, Hawkins is excited that her work is taking shape in the community. Next, she is co-writing a one-woman showcase titled Beginning with Molasses, which will bring her poetry to life for the theater stage. After the completion of her play, Hawkins’ plans to leave the U.S. and journey to Japan to enhance her writing and Theater Administration knowledge. Now, the writer for Cipher This! for PMZ magazine, Hawkins is elated to share her poetic message. Selections from both her books have been featured on Brown Girl Radio: A Cure for the Common, Da Block, WRTI 90.1 FM with J. Michael Harrison, Temple University, Aspire Arts, NBC 10, Moonstone: 100 Poets Reading, NateBrown Entertainment, Tree House Books, Warmdaddy’s, Jus Words, NJ Performing Arts Center, T Bar, Verbal Roots, The NAACP, Lyrical Playground, Robin’s Bookstore, First Person Arts at The Gershman Y Salon, The RED Lounge for AIDS Awareness, and Dr. Sonia Sanchez Literacy Night.
Advancement by Michael Scott Advancement by Michael Scott Nov. 22, 2008 $0.99 2339 words Sample 25%
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Born in Youngstown Ohio in 1966, now living in Columbus. Been writing since I knew how, short stories and poetry mostly. Currently finishing my first novel, and testing the waters of the publishing biz.
The Second Series by The Second Series by JohnSkaife Nov. 27, 2008 $5.00 13772 words Sample 20%
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Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1) by Zoe Winters Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1) by Zoe Winters Dec. 01, 2008 $0.99 21745 words Sample 50%
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Zoe Winters lives with her husband and three cats. When she's not writing, she's bellydancing or watching True Blood or Buffy.
From The Heart, A Life In Poetry by Jerry Humphrey From The Heart, A Life In Poetry by Jerry Humphrey Dec. 01, 2008 $3.99 15275 words Sample 45%
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Jerry Wayne Humphrey was born 1 Dec 1946 in rural Alabama. He graduated high school from Austin Academy in Oak Park, Ill in 1967 and was drafted into the Army. After his training he was assigned to the elite 3rd Infantry, better known as the Old Guard at Arlington, Virginia. While there he participated in numerous events and ceremonies including the funeral of Senator Kennedy. He met three presidents and was at the inauguration of one, the departure of another, and the funeral of President Eisenhower. He saw the inside of the White House, read the words of Abraham Lincoln and saw the resting place of many fallen comrades. The things he saw, the historical events he was part of would shape his life forever. After spending over twenty two years federal service his failing health forced him to retire to his rural Alabama home. There he began writing poems. He has published a book of poems titled From The Heart, a book of his time in the Old Guard titled In the Garden, And A short story book titled The Story Collection. These are available from Words Of Belief at http://www.wordsofbelief.com/BookStore/BookStoreSearchResults.aspx?SearchType=smpl&SearchTerm=jerry+wayne+humphrey They will soon be available as ebooks. He was inspired to write the collection of short stories by his grandfather and the many stories he heard as a young man growing up. He continues to write poems and short stories and is now working on another book.
Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008 Free! 97 words Read a sample
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I am serene. I am unclean. I am obscene - at times. I am in a dream. I am living by my own means. I am unseem...ly.
The Rainbow by Lucia Daramus The Rainbow by Lucia Daramus Dec. 11, 2008 $3.00 0 words
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Lucia Daramus is member of Writers Union of Romania - is Latin and Greek teacher since 1999, Culture editor for Renasterea Radio Station Cluj–Napoca, 2003-2005, and Culture editor for the Pro Saeculo magazine, 2005. Education 2000-2002 – BBU Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Letters, MA in Integrated Linguistics 1994-1998 – BBU Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Letters, BA in Ancient Greek and Latin Achievements (Symposiums, Conferences, Contests) April 1994 – 2nd Prize for A Philological Study on St. Paul’s Letters April 1996 – 2nd Prize for A Comparative Study on religious elements in The Persions and the Old Testament, under the guidance of Professor Michail Nasta, Ph.D. April 1997 – 3nd Prize for A Philological Study on the Books of the New Testament October 1999 ( The National Student Symposium Lucian Blaga) – Special Prize for methodologic accuracy, for Culture and Philosophy in Blaga’s Thinking October 2003 - Recognition in the 20th Avantgarde National Poetry Contest, nominated for the best debut book of the year December 2003 - Awarded the Etno-Poesia Prize August, 2005 - Awarded the National Fiction Prize April 2007 - Awarded the Romanian-Canadian Prize "Ronald Gasparik" Defence of Papers June 1998 – BA paper A Semantic Analysis of some words pertaining to the Latin Christian Vocabulary June 2002 – MA paper – The Articulation of Meaning in the Religions Texts 1998 - Member of the Anti Suicide Aliance, Cluj-Napoca 2003 - Coordinator of “ Traian Brad” Literary Workshop. Published Papers The Topic of One in Plato’s Parmenides, an interview with Professor Michail Nasta, Echinox Literary Review, an interview with Professor Basarab Nicolesco etc Stances of Antigue Feminity, Specialty paper, Echinox L.R Reviews in Echinox L.R Xerxes’Cry, "Cetatea Culturala" Review Poetry and fiction in Cetatea Culturala R Poetry, articles, interview in Steaua Literary Review, Vatra, Pro Saeculum, Agero, Tomis, Dacia Literara, Contemporanul, Asymetria (Paris) etc. Books: Lim-lin, a volume of poems, 2002 , ISBN: 973-656-222-0 Limelfice, a volume of poems, 2003, ISBN 973-686-411-1 Facing Light, a volume of thinkings, 2004 Fantastic Worm, a volume of poems, 2007, Ed. Limes Translations Laus Stultitiae, by Erasmus, selected texts in bilingual edition, Ed. P.45 Aulularia, by Plautus, bilingual edition, Ed.P.45 http://luciadaramus.piczo.com/?g=43089385&cr=5 http://www.jacketflap.com/profile.asp?member=Dharamus
Bless The Vampires by Frank F. Atanacio Bless The Vampires by Frank F. Atanacio Dec. 11, 2008 $3.95 9500 words Sample 35%
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Frank F. Atanacio was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He enjoys writing and collecting baseball cards. His passion is Mystery novels, and he does have a series of thrillers featuring Nick PT Barnum. His latest effort is Dark Clouds featuring Nick Barnum. He has two daughters, Ronnie and Laura, and a son, Frank Jr. He now resides in the Huntington section of Shelton, Connecticut
Heart Spell by Cora Zane Heart Spell by Cora Zane Dec. 12, 2008 Free! 6090 words Read a sample
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Hi everyone! I'm an erotic paranormal romance author with Cobblestone Press, Freya's Bower, Ravenous Romance, and Wild Child Publishing. I hope you'll check out my free reads here on Smashwords!
Allison's Christmas Present by Denis Plew Allison's Christmas Present by Denis Plew Dec. 14, 2008 $2.00 4950 words Sample 35%
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I was reared in a small town in north central Washington State. I taught in Washington State's Public School system for 25 years. Teaching everything from science to seniors, to reading and spelling to 3rd graders. I spent 3 years in the army infantry, in the occupation of Berlin. And in my spare time, I owned and managed a small mobile home park and rentals for 34 years. Now I'm 68, with a hearing loss, so I've turned to writing mostly fiction and a little poetry. I have 3 published books on the market,of which two are self published, and another waiting.
The Shed by Kasey Sailer The Shed by Kasey Sailer Dec. 19, 2008 $0.99 4503 words Sample 55%
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My name is Kasey Sailer and I am 25 years old. I just got out of the US Air Force after serving for 6 years. I am now enrolled in college and am pursuing a degree in English. I have always loved to write and read. I don't post much on here but am constantly posting on my website. Let me know what you think.
The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback Dec. 21, 2008 You set the price! 94 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
A Night in Paradise (A Lesbian Erotic Short Story) by Stephanie Rose Heat A Night in Paradise (A Lesbian Erotic Short Story) by Stephanie Rose Heat Dec. 26, 2008 $1.99 11399 words Sample 50%
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Want a break from the responsibilities of your busy world? Want an exotic oasis from your day-to-day life? Want a personal caretaker that will satisfy your every erotic need, want and desire? Welcome to Stephanie Rose Entertainment! Here, your pleasure is our number one priority! About me: I love women and I want to shout it to the world! And I love Lesbian Erotica with beautiful, sexy and seductive women of color! I’ve always loved Erotica about women of color, and especially Girl-on-Girl Erotica, so I wanted to share that love with each and every one of you. Here you’ll find my collection of short stories about beautiful, sexy girls loving other beautiful, sexy girls. Most of the stories really bring the heat, so consider yourself warned! Feel free to browse my content, and please email me with any comments or suggestions. It’s my mission to create upscale, high-quality, lesbian erotica just for you! Enjoy! :-) These stories feature explicit adult content. They also feature consensual sexual relations between women. All content is intended only for adults over the age of 18.
Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008 Free! 5144 words Read a sample
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I write paranormal erotic romance stories.
The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 2444 words Read a sample
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My books are aimed at broadening the imaginations of children eg mini adults - I have only uploaded a few pages so far of one of my books - more will go up shortly - I started writing for my 2 young children after my divorce - it was a way of keeping in touch with them - I created hardcopy versions and gave them away to my kids and it has grown from there - I used to also visit schools and read to the children - to see the delight on their faces is fantastic - you can almost feel their imaginations growing, expanding as you read to them - this went on for years until now my children have now grown into adults and have children of their own - Now is the time to venture into the world of having my books published in e-book format - If it works - great - if it doesnt - its not a problem - I have written dozens of childrens books - my genre being light hearted and comical although I have also written some books aimed at the 'thriller' market - hopefully the new world of ebooks will encourage more writers to get out there and get creative - well done Smashwords and keep up the good work -kind regards Christopher
Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 6651 words Read a sample
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40 something mother and wife, I am in love with reading and writing. My other passions include photography and horses, and my longsuffering family is squeezed in there as well. Thanks guys! I live in Bend, Oregon and train horses when I am not writing or creating photographic art or skiing, hiking, or, well, you probably get the picture. I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks for looking!
The secret of the president / Le secret du président by Patrick Huet The secret of the president / Le secret du président by Patrick Huet Jan. 10, 2009 Free! 1921 words Read a sample
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I am a writer of all kinds of writings : Novels, romances, fairy tales and poetry. I live in a town called LYON, in FRANCE (I am a french man). Several of my books were translated in english. I shall be very happy to show you some of them, but also to submit to the ones who learn or speak french, several books in french. Here, you will discover my first tales and one of them entirely in english. Patrick HUET
The End of Terrorism by Rakesh Sethi The End of Terrorism by Rakesh Sethi Jan. 11, 2009 $11.95 12297 words Sample 10%
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The Resurrection Of King Tutankhamun by David Morvolo The Resurrection Of King Tutankhamun by David Morvolo Jan. 16, 2009 $1.00 2495 words Sample 50%
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My name is David and i wrote the book Ressuruction of KIng Tut. My second book is also coming out soon and will be sold at $2 and it will be longer and a much more exciting book. This one will have more adventure. King Tut will be mentioned briefy but Susana is still there. here is a brief summary. So Susana heres a story about Plato about the greek gods and talks about Atlatnis here is the first chapter:The night was warm and misty, Susana stay awake on her bed reading her book report book that was due tomorrow. When she finished the book she put the book on her bedside table and was fast a sleep before you knew it. She was tired of the long hours of soccer practice and basketball and drama class and was glad to have finished her book report. She had a very strange dream that night. Plato the grand teacher of Alexander the great told Susana a story. “Susana this is the story of the Greek gods. Their father was Kronos who was the ruler of the cosmos at the moment was the king of the titans. A prophecy had been stated that one of the sons of Kronos would over power him and send him to Tarturus. (Susana new this because her book report book had stated these facts). Kronos had four children. Once three of the children were born Zeus’s mother could not bear him be eaten and so gave kronos a rock instead. Kronos was illing and so could not see properly and Zeus’s mother new that so she gave him a big rock. Kronos ate the rock thinking it was his fourth child. 15 years later Zeus went to his father and made him puke all the other three children. Then with his fathers on scythe Zeus cut kronos into pieces. Zeus then went into his father’s position and became the king of the gods. That brings our story to Poseidon. Poseidon became the ruler of the ocean and because earth is the only planet with ocean. Their he created land so that inhabitants could grow. One of the places he created was called Atlantis. Atlas had beautiful woman and men and children. Of these fine woman there was a woman named Ryes. Of all the other people he made this one he made as best as possible. Once he created Rye he asked her to marry him she willingly said yes. Poseidon was so happy that he gave her one of his most prized positions a pearl that would grant every wish. Rye had many children, their names Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and the favorite of Poseidon and Rye was Atlas. All of the children were then given there on place o rule and Atlas was given the best place, Atlantis. All Poseidon’s kids were fighting over their lands. All of them wished they could have Atlantis. They were upset that of all of the kids they picked the most youngest and most childish of them all. Soon there was a world war thousands of Poseidon’s most beautiful creations were totally destroyed. When Poseidon felt the presence of so may dead people in the ocean he got very angry, so angry that literally all the continents separated. So angry he used a whirlpool and sucked in all of Atlantis, and then Rye remembered her gift and bit the pearl and wished an air bubble covered Atlantis. As Atlantis suck down under the water, an air bubble formed and Atlantis went underneath the ocean. After that Atlantis was underwater and has been gone ever since, but soon that will all change. With that last word Susana woke up. Susana had wanted to ask so many questions. She new it was just a dream but those last words still bothered her. Was it true that someone will find Atlantis soon? Cant wait for the book
The Rainbow Troll by Denis Plew The Rainbow Troll by Denis Plew Jan. 17, 2009 $3.00 11667 words Sample 40%
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I was reared in a small town in north central Washington State. I taught in Washington State's Public School system for 25 years. Teaching everything from science to seniors, to reading and spelling to 3rd graders. I spent 3 years in the army infantry, in the occupation of Berlin. And in my spare time, I owned and managed a small mobile home park and rentals for 34 years. Now I'm 68, with a hearing loss, so I've turned to writing mostly fiction and a little poetry. I have 3 published books on the market,of which two are self published, and another waiting.
The Little Book of Horror Poems by Gregory D. Welch The Little Book of Horror Poems by Gregory D. Welch Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 3042 words Sample 25%
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I'm in a writing mood today... But that's nothing new. Hello, and welcome. Pull up a chair, lean back, relax. Want a green tea? They're my favorite... So, you want to know about me? I was born in the Summer of '84. Was raised in small town, Kentucky---its grown up since then, they're at around 25,000 now. Watch out! I've always had a vivid imagination. My folks sometimes say it's because I grew up away from my older sister, and was mostly alone as a child. Not abandoned alone, but void of other children most of the time. So, I compensated by creating massive adventures in the back yard. I explained why there were twelve different "Batman" action figures in various suits, creating my own league of "Batmen" each with their own backgrounds, abilities and so on.... But that's not why you came here, now is it? No... You want to know when it happened---when I started to write. That my friend started when it started. What I mean is, as soon as I learned something was possible, I did it. I could probably pin a year on it, back to maybe First or second grade. Maybe even earlier, but I won't confirm the old wives tale of us writers having a huge ego. Not yet. I can say I first discovered great stories before I ever started School. Was my mother's fault, and I'm eternally grateful for it. I'll never forget that first reading of H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine." Science Fiction was a thing I enjoyed thoroughly for a stretch. The machines, the possibilities, and the insane explanations. Very enjoyable. But I grew, and my tastes changed. I wrote different things and different times. I even put it off altogether once because of a harsh criticism from a Seventh grade Teacher... I became an active leader in the Church I was attending and during that time Discovered one Mister Frank Peretti. He is a Christian Author with a decent understanding of horror---Supernatural Horror. Long Story Short as they say, I resigned from my positions in Church for my own reasons and not long afterward rediscovered Stephen King. King holds a special place in my dark heart. His works inspire me sure, and challenge the hell out of me. If he can do it, why can't I? Then came others... Clive Barker haunted my deepest soul with his "Hellbound Heart." A tattered old copy I found in a Peddler's mall. I love and adore this book nearly as much as I am terrified of it. Again I saw a challenge, a thing to aspire for. If he could do it, why not I? I write and I write and I write. There is no end, not to passion, not to something written upon the heart---even if it might be shadowed heart. The words come, and they go, but never too far away. I've never felt more alive than when in front of my 'puter banging away like a madman to the vicious songs in my word weaving imagination. I have yet to be officially discovered. But who I am to let that stop me? How's that Green Tea treatin' ya? Need another one? Tell ya what, grab that tea and let's take a trip. Just you, me, and a few good tales...
Selling to a Minor by Wendy Brumback Selling to a Minor by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 587 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
He was All I could Think About by Wendy Brumback He was All I could Think About by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 243 words Sample 50%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.