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How To Create Emotobooks for Grit City Publications by Ron Gavalik How To Create Emotobooks for Grit City Publications by Ron Gavalik Feb. 06, 2012 8147 words Sample 20%
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Stuck in the dark and malevolent world of Grit City, I am submersed in the writing of that tale. Every month I push myself to the brink of self-destruction, but luckily I am able to surface from the lower depths of my writing space, unscathed. When the sun shines, you might find me walking the streets aimlessly or maybe biking on a remote trail. I hold a BS in Communications and an MA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University.
The Quotable Obama 2007 - The Beginning by David Nordmark The Quotable Obama 2007 - The Beginning by David Nordmark Feb. 04, 2012 346 words Read a sample
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David Nordmark has a life long interest in health and fitness. In the past he has participated in such sports as soccer, basketball and hockey. He also was once an avid runner and weightlifter, but has since come to his senses. Today he mainly does natural exercises like Yoga and the Body Weight exercises found on his website, www.animal-kingdom-workouts.com. He currently lives in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, although he really wouldn’t mind living somewhere else during the winter. He’s currently working on making that dream a reality. If you have any questions for him, feel free to contact him using the contact form which can be found on this website. Here’s the link: http://www.animal-kingdom-workouts.com/contactme.html
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 1230 words Read a sample
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The Boogeyman by Amodio Tortora The Boogeyman by Amodio Tortora Feb. 03, 2012 282 words Read a sample
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Applications Android by Claude Trudel Applications Android by Claude Trudel Feb. 02, 2012 7380 words Read a sample
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Claude Trudel a déjà publié trois autres livres numériques gratuits : «Atlas du Québec», un guide d’interprétation d’anciennes cartes géographiques, «Publier avec Smashwords», un procédurier simple et pratique, «Tué à bout portant», une courte nouvelle basée sur un fait divers authentique. Par ailleurs, il anime un blogue et un répertoire de sites sur la Toile. Son blogue «Trouvailles» est dédié à l’exploration de Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ). Les billets abordent des sujets diversifiés : œuvres de fiction, documentaires, articles de périodiques, anciennes cartes géographiques, conférences, ateliers, expositions, activités, etc. Son répertoire de sites «Formatic 2000» recense des milliers de sites remarquables sous les thèmes Éducation et formation, Arts et culture, Sciences et technologies, Sciences humaines et sociales, Recherche documentaire, Société et loisirs.
How to Make an Awesome Groom Wedding Speech by Mike Arnot How to Make an Awesome Groom Wedding Speech by Mike Arnot Jan. 28, 2012 8850 words Read a sample
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Don't Be A Dick! (advice for writers) by Mike Cooley Don't Be A Dick! (advice for writers) by Mike Cooley Jan. 20, 2012 2331 words Read a sample
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I have been writing science fiction and fantasy short stories for many years. Recently, my first fantasy novel, The Crystal Warrior, was released. I am currently working on the sequel. I also have a science fiction collection out called Skin Of Giants, a Twilight Parody out called How To Keep Sparkly Emo Vampires Off Your Lawn, and a poetry book out called End Of The World Love Songs Thanks for reading! Mike
To Buy Or Not To Buy by Carole McEntee-Taylor To Buy Or Not To Buy by Carole McEntee-Taylor Jan. 16, 2012 2827 words Read a sample
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Carole McEntee-Taylor is the author of The Weekend Trippers, originally published by Bank House Books in October 2011. Carole has now republished it herself and all the author royalties will go the Rifles Benevolent Trust. The Weekend Trippers is the true story of Carole's father-in-law, Ted Taylor, and his part in the Rifle Brigade's last stand in Calais in May 1940. Whilst writing The Weekend Trippers Carole also began writing a docu-drama based on the diaries of both Ted and his fiancee Brenda. While Ted languished in various POW camps in Poland Brenda waited for him, surviving the Blitz and working as a nurse in London. Called The Cat & The Nightingale Saga, these are in several volumes and the first three are now available in print. Carole has also written another novel called A Second in Time based on the strange disappearance of 30,000 POWs at the end of World War 2. Carole has wide ranging interests and together with her husband David has also written two spiritual books, The Re-Enlightenment and Holiday from Hell which are available on Amazon. Carole lives in Essex with her husband David and a rather ancient, slightly deaf, Border Collie called Reubin. She works at the Military Corrective Training Centre in Colchester, the UK Forces only remaining detention centre and is currently writing a book about its history. She has also written some housing guides for those leaving HM Forces. For more information please visit www.carolemctbooks.info
Formatting Tester by Pat Rosier Formatting Tester by Pat Rosier Jan. 15, 2012 58036 words Read a sample
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I live in Paekakariki, New Zealand, with my woman partner. I read and write and work some. A sixty-something, semi-retired, feminist. I read science books written for non-expert readers, contemporary and classic novels and a whole lot of other stuff.
A Guide to Private Renting for those leaving UK Forces and Veterans of UK Forces by Carole McEntee-Taylor A Guide to Private Renting for those leaving UK Forces and Veterans of UK Forces by Carole McEntee-Taylor Jan. 13, 2012 3022 words Read a sample
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Carole McEntee-Taylor is the author of The Weekend Trippers, originally published by Bank House Books in October 2011. Carole has now republished it herself and all the author royalties will go the Rifles Benevolent Trust. The Weekend Trippers is the true story of Carole's father-in-law, Ted Taylor, and his part in the Rifle Brigade's last stand in Calais in May 1940. Whilst writing The Weekend Trippers Carole also began writing a docu-drama based on the diaries of both Ted and his fiancee Brenda. While Ted languished in various POW camps in Poland Brenda waited for him, surviving the Blitz and working as a nurse in London. Called The Cat & The Nightingale Saga, these are in several volumes and the first three are now available in print. Carole has also written another novel called A Second in Time based on the strange disappearance of 30,000 POWs at the end of World War 2. Carole has wide ranging interests and together with her husband David has also written two spiritual books, The Re-Enlightenment and Holiday from Hell which are available on Amazon. Carole lives in Essex with her husband David and a rather ancient, slightly deaf, Border Collie called Reubin. She works at the Military Corrective Training Centre in Colchester, the UK Forces only remaining detention centre and is currently writing a book about its history. She has also written some housing guides for those leaving HM Forces. For more information please visit www.carolemctbooks.info
The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - Jan - Feb 2012 by Smith & Smith Publishers The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - Jan - Feb 2012 by Smith & Smith Publishers Dec. 22, 2011 20900 words Read a sample
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Smith and Smith Publishers publish ebooks. We edit, format, design covers, and market ebooks for Smashwords.com, Amazon.com and BarnesandNobel.com.
How to Solve a Rubix Cube by Capee Slash How to Solve a Rubix Cube by Capee Slash Dec. 20, 2011 1224 words Read a sample
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Gregath Company, Incorporated Catalog by Gregath Publishing Company, Inc. Gregath Company, Incorporated Catalog by Gregath Publishing Company, Inc. Dec. 19, 2011 45183 words Read a sample
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A family-run, independent publisher since 1970: Carrie Ann Cook, the fourth generation, became owner/publisher in 2010. Publishing all types of books, their focus is on genealogy and history. Offerering services for hard or soft bound as well as electronic publishing. This includes manuscript (or pre-press) formatting preperation, with limited PR and web services and much more. Customer service is key for their subsidy clients as well as their select royalty ones.
How to Sell Your Baby: A Quick Guide to Promoting Your Book by Nandi Berry How to Sell Your Baby: A Quick Guide to Promoting Your Book by Nandi Berry Dec. 18, 2011 7612 words Read a sample
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Hi and Welcome! So you want to know about me... well I'm married SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) with two kids. I'm also an ex-erotic author. I was multi-published with several publishers, until I became disillusioned with the industry and I'm a little cynical about it at times. Yet I still have a passion for the written word, especially sexy ones, I created my blog to share that passion. And since I can't get rid of those pesky plot bunnies I dabble with short stories now and then.
Fake! by Graham Murray Fake! by Graham Murray Dec. 17, 2011 1918 words Read a sample
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As a full-time author, I have what is possibly the best ‘job’ in the world, though I do not see writing as a job. Having been blessed with a vivid and active imagination, I am never short of material around which to build a story and have enough backlog material to last several lifetimes. In any event, storylines are everywhere. Just look around you - wherever you are - and there’s your story! Even a pitch-black room is a story in itself if you have the imagination. A writer without imagination is called a blank page, or ‘writer’s block (which I do not believe even exists). That said, my work tends to include elements of humanity, loss and grief, revenge, retribution, riddles and a plethora other hooks to keep readers turning pages (or hitting ‘Next”). Some of my simple riddles in stories have yet to be solved! (see “The Importance of Looking Right” for an example.) If you’re a ‘skipper’, i.e. you tend to ‘skip’ over blocks of text, then my work is definitely not for you. Very often in my stories, EVERY word is there for a reason, and if you’re a ‘skipper’ you are sure to miss a critical clue or aspect of the story which may render it meaningless to you. Who skips over stories anyway? Why read at all if you’re going to do that? In one of my stories, it is a single punctuation mark that emphasises the point of the story. Although it is a single ‘ . ’, the relevance of that single period runs into several paragraphs. The story in question is “Small Mercies”. All authors include aspects of their own life and personality in their writing. When I read back through some of my material, I often wonder how true this is. If a psychologist were to attempt to compose a ‘profile’ of me based on my writing, I would certainly either be the weirdest or most wanted person on earth! All of my stories contain a moral in one form or another and I like to keep these obscure and make the reader think about what they have just read. I never ‘spell it out’ in any of my stories. If you didn’t ‘get it’, your either skipped over a critical clue or misunderstood a vital part of the story. Read it again – the answer is ALWAYS there! Some people have read my short stories several times before they finally see the clues. And then they find them all! Try “To Be Frank” as a classic example of clues dotted all over the place. Many readers do not get this story, even right at the very end, where I DO spell it out. Amazing. As for my ebook entitled, “Li’l Red in the Hood”, I am always flabbergasted at how many people simply do not get what that story is all about. 99% of readers completely miss the point! Hint: it is British comedy! That may explain a lot . . . I take great pains to include these little titbits in my work, often taking days just to write a few paragraphs to ensure that the words are precisely the way they need to be. For me, writing is like building the innards of a fine Swiss watch. The face (cover) is easy, but the mechanism (story) is what makes it . . . well, Swiss. And therein lies the difference between experienced and new writers. New writers have yet to learn the subtle nuances and tend to blurt out stories, rather than sneakily guiding and misleading their readers and then smacking them with a punchline. My regular readers know that I make my books free for the first 24 hours or so, but then I charge for them. See my various works on the reasons for this. I don’t give away my work other than for promotional reasons. Freebies don’t pay the mortgage! Newbies just don’t get this. Between May and December of 2001, I sold just over 34,000 copies through Smashwords’ Distribution Channels, although I publish mainly on Amazon. 2012 looks like being a better year and hopefully we have now seen the end of all the vampire/werewolf/lesbian tedium and the real, adult fiction can come to the fore once again. I sure do miss it. If you need to contact me for any reason, the information is in any of my books, printed or ebooks. I look forward to hearing from you. I try to answer all my email, although this can take some time as my inbox gets quite hectic at times.
AVMA’s Current Role in Global Veterinary Activities by AVMA AVMA’s Current Role in Global Veterinary Activities by AVMA Dec. 14, 2011 25888 words Read a sample
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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 81,500 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
Resume Tips That Work by Travis Dalton Resume Tips That Work by Travis Dalton Dec. 10, 2011 2804 words Read a sample
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Easy Phonics 4 Worksheets (Simple word building 2) by Ian Mitch Easy Phonics 4 Worksheets (Simple word building 2) by Ian Mitch Dec. 09, 2011 689 words Read a sample
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Ian Mitch is one of the most prestigious and well-loved teachers working in the children's book field today. Having left school at 16 with a very basic education he has devoted his life to teaching and developing children to read, write and in number skills. He is dyslectic and aims to make books and learning interesting for both the parent and child. Ian strongly believes in all children being able to get the best start in life and publishes to benefit all.
The Unofficial Siri Handbook: The Essential Reference for Your iPhone 4S by BookCaps The Unofficial Siri Handbook: The Essential Reference for Your iPhone 4S by BookCaps Dec. 07, 2011 2642 words Read a sample
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
So You Don't Have Time by Byron Gordon So You Don't Have Time by Byron Gordon Nov. 29, 2011 2877 words Read a sample
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Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own. After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA. Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats.
Guida allo Stile Smashwords by Mark Coker Guida allo Stile Smashwords by Mark Coker Nov. 26, 2011 23121 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
Making Love The Ultimate Guide to Real Love and Joy by Henry Vargas Making Love The Ultimate Guide to Real Love and Joy by Henry Vargas Nov. 05, 2011 10546 words Read a sample
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Mr. Henry Vargas – You can summarize me up in the following sentence – A man whose principle purpose in life is to add value to others lives by showing them how to love and through the many products or services offered by his affiliate companies. You’ll find that I have 3 main driving passions – 1) A passionate search for Truth and developing an intimate relationship with God, 2) A passion for Love and sharing the love that’s been given to me and 3) My passion for everything art, from music and writing to theatre and painting. You’ll see that many of the entrepreneurial and business ventures stem from these passions or a mixture of these passions and a past life experience. I hope that you’ll take some time and get to know me and develop a relationship with me because I’d love to have you as a friend. Also, don’t forget to do the following: 1) If your on Twitter, follow me @evmvp 2) On facebook – www.Facebook.com/MakingLoveFans (plus if you sign up for my Free Newsletter through Facebook you get a very special video series on the Top 3 Love Killers and How to Avoid Them or Fix The Damage You've Already Done!. Go now!
Der Smashwords Formatierungs- Leitfaden by Mark Coker Der Smashwords Formatierungs- Leitfaden by Mark Coker Nov. 05, 2011 13193 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
100 Items to Disappear First After A Disaster by David Ochoa 100 Items to Disappear First After A Disaster by David Ochoa Nov. 03, 2011 1188 words Read a sample
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Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Platinum by Ifeanyi C. Oshun Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Platinum by Ifeanyi C. Oshun Oct. 31, 2011 3253 words Read a sample
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Ifeanyi C. Oshun is the owner and creator of Goddess CAT New Age Boutique and the Indigo Circle (www.theindigocircle.net), an online community for those "who believe in spirituality, not religion." Ifeanyi enjoys writing novels, poetry, plays, essays and New Age non-fiction in addition to painting, acting, singing and dancing. "I'm enamored and intrigued with Smashwords! Ebooks are definitely the future of literature and I feel so excited to be a part of literature's new revolution."
Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Gold by Ifeanyi C. Oshun Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Gold by Ifeanyi C. Oshun Oct. 31, 2011 3263 words Read a sample
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Ifeanyi C. Oshun is the owner and creator of Goddess CAT New Age Boutique and the Indigo Circle (www.theindigocircle.net), an online community for those "who believe in spirituality, not religion." Ifeanyi enjoys writing novels, poetry, plays, essays and New Age non-fiction in addition to painting, acting, singing and dancing. "I'm enamored and intrigued with Smashwords! Ebooks are definitely the future of literature and I feel so excited to be a part of literature's new revolution."
The Kaizen Plan for Decluttering Your To-Do List: Take Control of Your Day 10 Minutes at a Time by Lynn Johnston The Kaizen Plan for Decluttering Your To-Do List: Take Control of Your Day 10 Minutes at a Time by Lynn Johnston Oct. 25, 2011 4903 words Read a sample
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Lynn Johnston blogs about how to take control of your life 10 minutes at a time using the kaizen approach: http://www.smallstepstobigchange.com Each week, readers of her blog receive a small, simple step they can use to improve some area of their lives. She's also the author of The Kaizen Plan for Healthy Eating, which describes a gentle, stress-free process to ease you into eating more nutritious foods. Connect with Lynn: Email: kaizenlynn@gmail.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kaizen-Plan-Take-Control-of-Your-Life-10-Minutes-at-a-Time/128938320505399 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/TheKaizenPlan
Meet a Jerk, Get to Work, How to Write Villains and the Occasional Hero by Jaqueline Girdner Lynne Murray Meet a Jerk, Get to Work, How to Write Villains and the Occasional Hero by Jaqueline Girdner Lynne Murray Oct. 20, 2011 2764 words Read a sample
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Jaqueline Girdner and Lynne Murray Jaqueline (Jaki) Girdner, tipping her hat in the author picture, was born and raised in California and has worked as a bestselling author, a lawyer, a professional poker player, a greeting card designer, an attendant in a mental hospital and a yarn store owner, not necessarily in that order. She has authored sixteen mysteries, a romantic comedy novel, What's Sex Got to Do With It, and a mainstream novel, Speaking in Jitterbug, upcoming soon from Smashwords. She lives in Mill Valley, California with her husband, practices tai chi and still creates greeting cards. Lynne Murray was born in Illinois and due to her scientist father's work for the military she grew up traveling to Texas, Alaska, Florida, Washington state and finally Southern California. To get a degree in psychology she moved to San Francisco where she still lives. She has practiced Buddhism since 1968. She has written and directed a play and is the author of six mysteries, a romantic comedy for women who love horror movies too much and The Falstaff Vampire Files due in September of 2011.
After the Fire Is Out by Preparing Williamson County After the Fire Is Out by Preparing Williamson County Oct. 18, 2011 4127 words Read a sample
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The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) assists Williamson County in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. The OEM works year-round with City Departments, regional emergency management and public safety officials, and elected officials to develop a plan to lessen the impact of disasters on County residents. OEM Staff comes from various backgrounds and specializations, and work together in the four areas of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. During a disaster, please stay tuned to local radio or television stations for up to date information regarding appropriate safety measures.
Gas Money (Free Version) by Meek Godmanseed Gas Money (Free Version) by Meek Godmanseed Oct. 04, 2011 1344 words Read a sample
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Promo Bytes: Author Newsletter and Goodreads by Lisa Hughey Promo Bytes: Author Newsletter and Goodreads by Lisa Hughey Sep. 29, 2011 3170 words Read a sample
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Lisa Hughey has been writing romance since the fourth grade, which was also about the time she began her love affair with spies. Harriet and Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys later gave way to James Bond and Lara Croft and Jason Bourne. Exploring the complex nature of a profession that requires subterfuge and lies fascinates her. She loves combining her two passions into fiction and hopes you love the results. You can find her on the web at www.lisahughey.com, or the group blog www.pensfatales.com ,on Twitter @lisahughey and on email: lisahughey@pacbell.net She loves to hear from readers! Happy reading!
So you want to write a novel by J.P. Kurzitza So you want to write a novel by J.P. Kurzitza Sep. 21, 2011 5032 words Read a sample
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I spew unfathomable, creative prose specifically tailored for the youthfully inclined and imaginatively arrested. That is to say, I write Urban Fantasy and YA Fiction novels. When I say "YA Fiction," I don't mean "Young Women's Fiction," I mean actual young adult stories that anyone of any age can read and thoroughly enjoy. I'm a procrastinator by nature, so when I took on the responsibility of being a Stay-At-Home-Dad (SAHD), I was forced to "grow up" and learn to keep things organized. I have no doubt that this one quality aided me immensely on my authoring journey, and will continue to do so. In my spare time (when I'm not writing) I enjoy scrubbing toilets, washing dishes, and changing diapers (it's funny what types of activities give you enjoyment once you become a SAHD). I also enjoy all major sports, I'm a huge movie buff, and I like messing around with Photoshop---sure helps with designing book covers. I've got 3 boys, 1 girl, 1 dog, and 1 cat. And 1 wife. Yeah... my life is busy.
Searching the Unknown; Guide to Understanding the Paranormal by Michael Bertolini Searching the Unknown; Guide to Understanding the Paranormal by Michael Bertolini Sep. 20, 2011 6181 words Read a sample
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I live in Connecticut where I graduated from Central Connecticut State University, with a bachelor's degree in history. I have been writing for years but published my first book, The Cold Tower, in February 2010 [All of the published books are available from all major online book sellers as well as my website]. I have completed the first three books in my first series, the Dark Heritage Saga, and am working on the final two. I have published a short horror story with Netbound Publishing and I'm working on other short stories for various publishers, as well as converting my work to ebook format.
Household Helper vol 1 Household List by Stacie Buckle Household Helper vol 1 Household List by Stacie Buckle Sep. 16, 2011 2675 words Read a sample
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Stacie Buckle has been the author of many short stories, chapter books, children's stories and poetry. Since 1985 she has been a writer and since 2000 she has been an artist for her own children's stories. Currently she holds a certification in Neurolinguistic programming and Certified Life Coach. These have both contributed to her choice of stories and understanding her audience. Her current children's stories have been live tested by tough to please elementary students. Stacie Buckle's short stories and chapter books are also well reviewed by readers and commended for her gift for thinking outside the box. Stacie Buckle lives just outside of Houston, Texas where she lives with her Husband and two children. She is a full time author and artist.
Eulogy Help by Dick Underwood Eulogy Help by Dick Underwood Sep. 13, 2011 3228 words Read a sample
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Dick Underwood was a Christian Minister for 17 years. He was commissioned in the UK as a Salvation Army Officer and also became an Industrial Chaplain to the Fishing Industry as a Superintendent with the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen. He subsequently became a staff counsellor for the West Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Chief Executive of a national counselling charity. Dick has published two collections of poems 'Still I Will Love You' and 'God! That Ark Stank'. He has also written a 'Bereavement Help' and a 'Eulogy Help' booklet. His most recent publication, 'Salvation Army Miscellany' is based upon his experiences as a young Salvation Army Officer.
Formatting Your Ebook by C.E. Webb Formatting Your Ebook by C.E. Webb Sep. 12, 2011 2640 words Read a sample
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Literary Lunes Magazine, September issue by Beth Ann Masarik Literary Lunes Magazine, September issue by Beth Ann Masarik Sep. 06, 2011 9569 words Read a sample
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Beth Ann Masarik was born on Long Island, NY in the year 1984 with an over-active imagination. She used to love playing make-believe games, and now loves creating her own fantasy worlds. Masarik has been writing since she was 15 years old, and had her first newspaper article published in her high school newspaper in her sophomore year. She has taken several creative writing classes, and started writing her very first novel in college, and is currently searching for the right literary agent. Aside from writing novels, Masarik enjoys bowling, gaming, and role playing online. She enjoys reading fantasy novels written by Richelle Mead, L.J. Smith, and J.K. Rowling, and looks to them for role models.
NaNo for the New and the Insane by Lazette Gifford NaNo for the New and the Insane by Lazette Gifford Aug. 28, 2011 35978 words Read a sample
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Lazette is an avid writer as well as the owner of Forward Motion for Writers and the owner/editor of Vision: A Resource for Writers. It's possible she spends too much time with writers. And cats.
Semicolons and Colons: A Guide for the 21st Century by Lenny Everson Semicolons and Colons: A Guide for the 21st Century by Lenny Everson Aug. 28, 2011 2834 words Read a sample
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List of Completed Works by Lenny Everson Novels • Death On a Small, Dark Lake. 67,700 words. Our hero snags a body in a remote lake. • Death on a Rocky Little Island 71,500 words. Our hero convinces a friend to take a canoeing trip to the 30,000 islands. • Mount Moriah 50,000 words. A strange sequence events involves a priest, a poet, a CSIS agent, a space alien, four horny teens, among others. My most fun fiction. • Last Exit to Pine Lake. 45,000 words. A dying writer goes back into the bush to off himself. Grimly literary. My best fiction. Novelettes • Granite and Dry Blood. 9,700 words. Our hero wants to write a book on Massassauga Park. Various people would prefer that he didn’t. • Death on a Foggy Spring Portage. 11,800 words. One member of a paddling group is found dead on a muddy portage. Screenplays • Murder on a Foggy Spring Portage. One member of a paddling group is found dead on a muddy portage. Plays • Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. Ghosts of the two Métis leaders meet in today’s world to remember their lives. A short (20-minute) play for two actors. Full-Length Poetry Books • The Minor Odyssey of Lollie Heronfeathers Singer. A middle-aged woman tries to connect with her aboriginal ancestry. • In The Tavern of Lost Souls. Four poets meet at a grungy bar once a month to give their poetic answers to random questions. • Love in a Canoe. A set of five chapbooks and a songbook about the love of canoeing. With illustrations. • Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont are Dead. Ghosts of the two Métis leaders meet in today’s world to remember their lives. Includes the play. Poetry Chapbooks • Encounter in a Small, Old Cemetery. Autumn. Midnight. Poet visits a small, old private graveyard. Best poem I ever wrote. • Fire and Ashes. Poems about life’s flames and regrets. • The Empty Tarmac of a Long-Abandoned Airport. Poems about having a midlife crisis. • Love Poems A compilation • Pray for Me: 22 Poems Probably Slandering God and Jesus • Ballads from an Unlucky Fisherman: Poems from a fisherman • Tweetable Limericks. 60 limericks small enough to be tweets • Hiking Poems. Co-Authored Poetry Chapbooks • Who Would Be a God? Susan Ioannou and Lenny debate the merits of being a god. • How to Dance Naked in the Moonlight. Katherine L. Gordon (Celtic pagan) and Lenny (skeptic) confront the ceremony. • Cats and Dogs. With I. B. Iskov • For Ko Aye Aung: A Plea for His Release from Prison. For Amnesty International, with other poets. Non-Fiction Chapbooks • If You Condemn Gays: The Bible on Homosexuality and Other Items. • The Architecture of Suburban West Kitchener. A light look at house styles. • The Architecture of The University of Waterloo. A light look at the campus buildings. • Making Tourist Attractions for Towns and Small Cities. Advice. • Technological Solutions to Global Warming. • Hyphens: A Guide for the Early Twenty-First Century. • Colons and Semicolons: A Guide for the Early Twenty-First Century. • How to Review Draft Technical Writings • Rebecca’s Trail (Grand River Trail) in Winter • 7 Temples to Bill Gates: a modern mystery • The Great God Pan - or Not • Two in a Tent: Camping Humor. • Why Haven't Aliens Contacted us? Songbooks • Dance Songs for Weddings Available on Smashwords • Canoe Songs. part of a set of six chapbooks about the love of canoeing. With illustrations.. Available on Smashwords • 18 Dingbat Songs for Kids Available on Smashwords
The Coffee House Wordsmith Guide to Paying Writer's Markets and Resources by Joe Barlow The Coffee House Wordsmith Guide to Paying Writer's Markets and Resources by Joe Barlow Aug. 28, 2011 8350 words Read a sample
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Twitter 101: An Introductory Guide for College Students by Adam Britten Twitter 101: An Introductory Guide for College Students by Adam Britten Aug. 16, 2011 5033 words Read a sample
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Quoted As In Saying by Princess Kelly Quoted As In Saying by Princess Kelly Aug. 15, 2011 590 words Read a sample
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Princess Kelly was born in South Korea, and raised in the United States of America. She is an aspiring poet/quote/writer of sorts. She enjoys tennis, reading, jogging, walking, and of course writing here and there. Her basis for writing is to touch others in deep ways. She strives to enlighten and is a thinker of sayings, etc. Princess Kelly lives near the West Coast and is pursuing her dream of having her poetry published in magazines and books. Recently, a poem "Giving In" will be featured in a book by World Poetry Movement in printed form November 2011. The book is called Stars In Our Hearts. Look for it! Copyright January 2008 Pen Name Princess Kelly First time used in a amazon kindle book and published January 28, 2011.
They Stole Your Book! Now What? by Ruth Ann Nordin They Stole Your Book! Now What? by Ruth Ann Nordin Aug. 03, 2011 6782 words Read a sample
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I'm a stay-at-home mom of four young boys and a proud military wife. When I'm not writing, I am researching marketing methods, networking, and reading. When I'm not doing that, I am playing with the kids. I currently live in Nebraska, but that is subject to change depending on the military.
AVMA Strategic Plan 2012-2015 by AVMA AVMA Strategic Plan 2012-2015 by AVMA July 20, 2011 2156 words Read a sample
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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 81,500 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
Paint Zoom Review by Otis Routt Paint Zoom Review by Otis Routt July 09, 2011 776 words Read a sample
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Check out the Paint Zoom today and see how you can begin to experience unparalleled speed, convenience and savings while performing your painting endeavors. http://www.PaintZoomSprayer.com
Simple Rules for Effective Business Communication by Jennifer Mosher Simple Rules for Effective Business Communication by Jennifer Mosher July 05, 2011 1767 words Read a sample
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Jennifer Mosher is an Australian IPEd (Institute of Professional Editors)Accredited Editor, Managing Director of Mosher's Business Support. Under the Mosher's banner, Jennifer also manages MoshPit Publishing, The Mosh Shop and the online writing competition, Narrator Magazine. In 2012, Jennifer is also a guest judge for Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards (see www.globalebookawards.com). In her spare time, Jennifer likes to read, paint and watch movies and her blog can be found at www.jennifermoshereditor.com
How to Network and Find a Job in Today’s Economy by Ron Creel How to Network and Find a Job in Today’s Economy by Ron Creel June 30, 2011 1311 words Read a sample
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Disability Support Services Handbook by Rochester Community and Technical College Disability Support Services Handbook by Rochester Community and Technical College June 22, 2011 3421 words Read a sample
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Small Community and Technical College in the midwest
Akayoshi's Contrarian Compendium of Cool Indies by Mark David Ledbetter Akayoshi's Contrarian Compendium of Cool Indies by Mark David Ledbetter June 10, 2011 12363 words Read a sample
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1950, I was born on a mountaintop in Tennessee (or at least in sight of a mountaintop). After that, there were a few years in Texas followed by one more move to a small town east of San Francisco. Summers were spent living out untold (and, to adults, untellable) adventures in the yellow oak-sprinkled foothills of Mt. Diablo. The oaks, though, along with the walnut orchards down in the valley, have all been leveled to make way for the great suburban migration. My family was part of that migration, but an early part, thus a part on the edge. Our house bordered wildlands. We kids, at least those so inclined, had access to a world of magic and dreams. We grew up free. Now the small towns in the valley have all grown together into one borderless mass. Only the profile of Mt. Diablo, the steady pole of my childhood's inner compass, remains. I grew up intellectually, but not academically, inclined. That is to say, I studied, but rarely what was assigned at school. I scraped by, only really finding my place years later in graduate school. I pursued linguistics, after discovering that Language - not literature, not foreign language, but language itself - was a window on the human mind. I built my career in Japan on that, first as an English teacher, much later as a teacher of linguistics and North American history. I've been in Japan thirty years, now, raising a family and becoming rather Japanized in my ways. I've kept tabs on America with both the intimate understanding of an insider born there but also the perspective of an outsider. Dual sight has, I believe, been fruitful. In any case, after 9/11, I applied my insider-outsider perspective to a search for answers to that tragedy. The result was first Globocop and then the first two volumes of America's Forgotten History, an envisioned five volume series written from a constitutionalist, libertarian, and always (I hope) sympathetic point of view. The great American experiment is in crisis but not yet buried. This is my contribution towards reviving it. Those books are not up yet on smashword but can be found in Amazon's kindle library for a dollar fifty each.
The Writing Sampler by Bryan Cohen The Writing Sampler by Bryan Cohen June 03, 2011 29227 words Read a sample
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Bryan Cohen is a writer, actor, director and producer who enjoys dabbling in both theatre and film. Bryan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005 with degrees in English and Dramatic Art with a minor in Creative Writing. He has written or co-written the plays Chekhov Kegstand, Something from Nothing, Kerpow! and The Morning After. He founded the website Build Creative Writing Ideas in late 2008 and he currently serves over ten thousand users a month. Bryan is a full-time freelance writer and he currently lives in Chicago, Illinois.