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The Devil You Know by Aaron Acitella The Devil You Know by Aaron Acitella March 04, 2011 2508 words Read a sample
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Death Revokes The Offer by Catharine Bramkamp Death Revokes The Offer by Catharine Bramkamp March 03, 2011 69923 words Read a sample
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Catharine Bramkamp is the author of Don’t Write Like You Talk: A Smart Girl’s Guide to Writing and Editing (3L Publishing). She holds two degrees in English, published hundreds of newspaper and magazines articles, a handful of novels and two essays in the Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies. She is an adjunct professor of writing for two colleges and is a successful writing coach. Visit her at www.YourBookStartsHere.com
The Gumshoe Diaries by Nicholas Stanton The Gumshoe Diaries by Nicholas Stanton Feb. 28, 2011 60390 words Read a sample
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NICHOLAS SHERIDAN STANTON was born in Yuma, Arizona, and has lived in Southern California and Texas. After a twenty-five-year career in the aerospace industry, he is now a writer by choice and spends his time observing and living life as fully as possible with his wife and two children in San Diego
Complications by John DuMond Complications by John DuMond Feb. 28, 2011 712 words Read a sample
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John DuMond lives in Albany, NY where he works as an investigator. His short stories have appeared in JAKE MAGAZINE, FLASHING IN THE GUTTERS, DEFENESTRATION, POWDER BURN FLASH, DZ ALLEN'S MUZZLE FLASH, and the anthology DISCOUNT NOIR.
The Last Laugh by Justin Cawthorne The Last Laugh by Justin Cawthorne Feb. 28, 2011 10205 words Read a sample
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As a budding writer for far too long I'm hoping 2009 will be the year that I finally beat lack of time and discipline and get writing again. Screenplays and horror fiction are my chief areas of interest, but we'll see what else comes out. As long as it's not poetry - I'm really rubbish at poetry.
The Fourth Law by Paul Stein The Fourth Law by Paul Stein Feb. 24, 2011 146389 words Read a sample
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Paul Stein received a degree in biology from the University of San Francisco. The developer of a rainbow trout fish hatchery, he became the Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Fish & Game with the Schwarzenegger Administration. He served two terms as County Supervisor and maintains strong ties to the California Political Landscape. Paul also served four different Sheriffs as Captain of the Calaveras County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team. Paul lives and writes from his ranch along the Mokelumne river in Northern California.
The fighting machine by Sushant sinha The fighting machine by Sushant sinha Feb. 21, 2011 4488 words Read a sample
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I am just a teenager trying to play with words but somehow i make wonderful compositions...but who am i to decide? I leave the decision on my readers!!
The Crime of My Life by Gregg Olsen The Crime of My Life by Gregg Olsen Feb. 16, 2011 2509 words Read a sample
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I live in rural Washington State (about a mile as the crow flies from Starvation Heights). I've wrapped up my fifth novel -- a serial killer thriller coming out in April 2011. It's called Closer Than Blood. I've been a guest on Dateline NBC, NPR, Good Morning America, The Early Show, FOX News; CNN, Anderson Cooper 360, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Extra, Access Hollywood, Snapped, Deadly Women, William Shatner's Aftermath, and A&E's Biography.
The Day Long Since Seen by Silena Buckelew The Day Long Since Seen by Silena Buckelew Feb. 13, 2011 1296 words Read a sample
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I'm just a weird person that has hobby in writing. I've pretty much been writing since I was 6 years old. A lot has changed. Some works are still not the best and some are meant to confuse, but my longest work is still in progress.
Lucky Justice: 3 Crime Stories by Teresa Hubley Lucky Justice: 3 Crime Stories by Teresa Hubley Feb. 12, 2011 15324 words Read a sample
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Teresa is an anthropologist and research associate by day and a writer by night, sharing her home with various cats and humans.
In Pursuit of Paradise by Pooja Sachdeva In Pursuit of Paradise by Pooja Sachdeva Feb. 11, 2011 1038 words Read a sample
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Hmmm...Emm..Oh..lemme jst thnk...wt cn i say abt myself..its really tough...actually frankly, im unknwn n unaware of myself...im still discoverin myself wid ech moment dat i spend wid myself & wid those i luv...bt k lets gv it a try... CONFIDENCE is my secnd name, a grl vry bindaas, frank, 'watt lagao' types...prankster...hot hot tempered (sum ppl cl me mirchi...shh...dnt tl it to neone) bt main kehti hun jab tak khane me mirchi na ho taste nahi aata...watz say...? Im vry FILMI...(ask my frnds n u wl gt to knw).. im DAMN AMBITIOUS...i wanna mk sumthn out of my life dat cn mk my parents, GOD n me proud of myself...i knw ive born to mk my dream cum tru... I believe aapko life me sachi me vahi milta hai jo aap actual me chahte ho..toh boss i desperately wanna be a big big n known RADIO JOCK...den tv prodctn is latr part of my dream... Infct i luv ppl who r passionate abt their dream, n those who believe in their dream n wrk to mk it tru, no matr hw impossible it may seem... i luv responsible ppl...coz at d end of d day boss dis is wat wl hlp u...nt ur style... Im extreamily ROMANTIC..(atleast dats wt i thnk of myself...rst my bf cn btr tl)...i jst luv LOVE.i luv d feeling of falling in luv...i luv d whole process of luv wich makes u cry, laugh, think abt ur lover, wait, tears of joy, discoverng urself thru ur luver, seeing urself frm his/her eyes... bt HELLOS...gys im not talking abt luv aaj kal...whr u jst wanna get d actual job dun n move out of d relatnshp (i hope u knw wt job im talkin abt)...bt im talking of pure love...i jst jst dnt beleive in LOVE AT FIRST SITE..i thnk its nonsense (sry to say dat if u beleive in it)...luv is abt praying 4 him/her, makin his/her priority urs... Oh! i thnk its enof 4 nw..rst of d luv gyan u cn v it 4m me or my buk wen ill publish it...yar muge bhi toh kch earn krna hai... otherwise cntct me personally...(secretary se aapontment le lena) n ill be ur Agony aunt.... k..jaane se pehle last wrds frm me...darne ka nahi boss...baja dalne ka...u r d bst...(bas isi illussion me raho) n it wl wrk... gosh na na krte- i hv writtn so mch...yar dis is d only side effect of being a gud writer...okays...keep chilling...
Savage by H.D. Timmons Savage by H.D. Timmons Feb. 05, 2011 8402 words Read a sample
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H.D. Timmons was born in Brooklyn, NY and is currently a Creative Director living in Kernersville, NC. Extending his creative efforts toward pursuing a writing career, Mr. Timmons has been published in Adoption Today (print magazine) and Strata Magazine (online). He has several works of fiction in progress and is looking for literary representation.
Kundalini Awakens Zeballos by Mallory Wilkins Kundalini Awakens Zeballos by Mallory Wilkins Feb. 04, 2011 56042 words Read a sample
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Mallory Neeve Wilkins, IIDA ASID IDC Author ~ Feng Shui Interior Designer. With over 20 years in the design/build industry, and numerous years of teaching the application of Feng Shui for healthy lifestyles, I offer these talents for all in books. I have published two non-fiction books, Fun Schway, the North American way; and Fun Schway, the House Dressing way as reference books. Kundalini Awakens Zeballos is the story of a group of friends living and learning about life's energy as they build their special place in the mystical land near Zeballos. Kundalini energy is your intuition enlightened. My specialty is to feel the energy of buildings and their environment and tell about the secrets in books. Spiritual/novel
Dome of Death by Rigby Taylor Dome of Death by Rigby Taylor Feb. 03, 2011 103109 words Read a sample
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Rigby lives on several acres of rainforest in sub-tropical Queensland, Australia with his partner.
Rainy Nights by Justin Camp Rainy Nights by Justin Camp Feb. 01, 2011 9620 words Read a sample
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Justin Camp has had a love for reading and writing since grade school. Starting out with short stories that mostly are of the horror genre, he has moved on to writing longer books. He lives in the United States with his beautiful wife and son. His main focus is entertaining people with his words the way he has spent his life being entertained by others.
The Spoken Confession by Michael Wilson The Spoken Confession by Michael Wilson Feb. 01, 2011 1011 words Read a sample
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Michael Wilson was born on the 24th April 1992 in Berlin, Germany but has spent most of his life moving around the UK. As he is a curious person by nature, Michael's work mirrors his love of questioning both the unknown and the things that other people won't.
The Idiota Code -Poppycock Place Series by Cartune Fun The Idiota Code -Poppycock Place Series by Cartune Fun Jan. 28, 2011 27847 words Read a sample
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Cartune Fun is interested in exploring the benefit of humour in young education as well as promoting good will among adults across the nations. This first illustrated book is Part 1 of a series to come, which will develop more characters most of them being fully human (for now). I hope to explore the interactions between "bio-born" and "techno-born" creatures, maybe raising interesting issues to confront us over the next 50 years. As I am no scientist, I will imagine with a sense of humour to shrug off criticism. It's a hobby, with a simple wish to entertain people.
The Summerland by TL Schaefer The Summerland by TL Schaefer Jan. 23, 2011 76673 words Read a sample
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I’m a great believer in Fate. Yeah, with a capital “F”. And I write in those terms. Why? Probably because my beloved husband said he fell in love with me the first time he saw me. You might ask if it was a two-way gig… In a word, uh-uh. Not that he wasn’t fine to the extreme, but I wasn’t looking for forever, but rather a fun vacation experience. Yeah, so now we’ve muddled our way through over twenty years of marriage, and I have to admit to his superior intuition on that one!! So if you’re looking for Alpha heroes who just happen to “know” their life-mate when they see them, don’t be overly surprised. I write paranormal romance as TL Schaefer and erotic romance as Keira Ramsay. Why the split personality? Because I started out as TL Schaefer, and didn’t want to confuse the heck out of the folks who loved that stuff when I went to the “dark side”. If you like your heroes in uniform (be they cops, firefighters, or military) and your heroines with a bit of quirk, then wing by my website (www.tlschaefer.com) and check out an excerpt or two to whet your whistle! You can connect with me on Twitter, via Facebook, or heck, the old-fashioned way at terrischaefer@yahoo.com!
Reverse Metamorphosis book one of the Irrevocable Change trilogy by R.E. Schobernd Reverse Metamorphosis book one of the Irrevocable Change trilogy by R.E. Schobernd Jan. 22, 2011 123672 words Read a sample
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My interest in writing is varied. I started with a trilogy of novels, "Irrevocable Change", a character study of an assassin. Last year I also published a political commentary on "Our Incompetent Incumbents" in Congress. The next book was a short love story, "The Agreement". A short crime novel "The Blond Heiress" featuring Carter A. Johnson was published in August. It was followed by "The Dogtrot Murder", the second Carter A. Johnson crime novel. At the present I'm working on a dark thriller short story titled "59 Hours". Hopefully it will be published this summer. At the same time I'm researching two more political commentaries.
Ethics by RD Le Coeur Ethics by RD Le Coeur Jan. 22, 2011 3456 words Read a sample
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ROY LE COEUR Website: www.rdlecoeur.net Welcome to my page folks & thanks for stopping by. Roy was educated at a minor public school and groomed for a life out in the British Empire possibly as a junior official, probably somewhere hot. Unfortunately by the time he graduated the British Empire had expired twenty years prior and no one had told the teachers! Roy is happily divorced and lives with his two boys and a pedigree Dalmatian dog in South Wales, UK. He has always had a passion for literature, history and for the ridiculous. Coming in 2011 The Spartacus Prophecy a serious & plausible historical novel. Belvine-the sequel & conclusion of Dragon's Heart. I was going to have a blog, but I discovered that there were so many writers out there that wrote better blogs than books that I decided to concentrate on the books instead. New Shoes (Legend Press, 2009) If you love the humor of Family Guy or Southpark...Then you’ll probably love this! As the Chinese and Indian Space Agencies spend billions in a space race to open the first take-away on the moon ... a funny thing happens to Constance on her way to work. As a one legged, uneducated, depressed, female sex worker, she is accidentally abducted by aliens. Fearing micro bacterial infection, they abandon her on the International Space Station, hoping that no one will notice an extra tourist. Available to order from Amazon,B&N,Borders and all good book shops. "...Absolutely hilarious...5*" A.J. Llewellyn, award winning author
Moonlight Mafia by Vincent Zandri Moonlight Mafia by Vincent Zandri Jan. 21, 2011 7275 words Read a sample
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Vincent Zandri is an award-winning novelist, essayist and freelance photojournalist. His novel As Catch Can (Delacorte) was touted in two pre-publication articles by Publishers Weekly and was called "Brilliant" upon its publication by The New York Post. The Boston Herald attributed it as “The most arresting first crime novel to break into print this season.” Other novels include Godchild (Bantam/Dell) and Permanence (NPI). Translated into several languages, including Japanese and Dutch, Zandri’s novels have also been sought out by numerous major movie producers, including Heyday Productions and DreamWorks. Moonlight Falls (R.J.Buckley) is Zandri’s fourth novel. Presently, he is the author of the blogs Dangerous Dispatches and Embedded in Africa for Russia Today TV (RT). He also writes for other global publications, including Culture 11, Globalia and Globalspec. Zandri’s nonfiction has appeared in New York Newsday, Hudson Valley Magazine, Game and Fish Magazine and others, while his essays and short fiction have been featured in many journals, such as Fugue, Maryland Review and Orange Coast Magazine. Zandri holds an M.F.A. in Writing from Vermont College, and is a 2010 International Thriller Writer’s Awards panel judge. He currently divides his time between New York and Europe. PRAISE FOR VINCENT ZANDRI’S NOVELS “If you are a Hitchcock fan, you’ll absolutely love this book.” ~ Virginia Book Examiner “A brilliant whodunnit.” ~ Readaholic “The surprises keep coming up until, literally, the very last page.” ~ Heath Lowrance “Sensational...Masterful...Brilliant.” ~ New York Post “Readers will be held captive by prose that pounds as steadily as an elevated pulse...Vincent Zandri nails readers’ attention.” ~ Boston Herald “Zandri demonstrates an uncanny knack for exposition, introducing new characters and narrative possibilities with the confidence of an old pro...Zandri does a superb job creating interlocking puzzle pieces.” ~ San Diego Union-Tribune www.vincentzandri.com Picture
Weeds in The Garden of Love by Steven J. Daniels Weeds in The Garden of Love by Steven J. Daniels Jan. 21, 2011 72535 words Read a sample
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Before Steven J. Daniels realized his dream of writing his first novel, he traveled the world working in professional sports, law enforcement, commercial aviation, politics and the entertainment industry. The end result is his own unique perspective, which he utilizes in his writing to enthral and entertain the reader. Though conceived during a U.S. vacation trip, Steven J. lives in Canada with his wife Jill. If he is not working on his latest story, you can find him walking on the beach, grilling a variety of vegetables and animal body parts or indulging in his favorite pastime of pampering his wife like the Queen of Sheba.
Island Ghosts: A Will Castleton Adventure by David Bain Island Ghosts: A Will Castleton Adventure by David Bain Jan. 18, 2011 8894 words Read a sample
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David Bain is a community college English professor. The author of the '80s style horror/crime novel GRAY LAKE, he has published more than 100 pieces in venues as diverse as Poems & Plays and Weird Tales.
Dan's Accidental Convertible by LC Cooper Dan's Accidental Convertible by LC Cooper Jan. 17, 2011 1384 words Read a sample
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Lady Chatterly Cooper, or LC Cooper as she became known, remains a Lady of the '80s. Pink high-tops (autographed by Rick Springfield) and checkerboard waffle Vans (a la "Fast Times at Ridgemont High") complement her ensemble of Jane Fonda leg warmers and Madonna junk jewelry. Because she's no longer perky and petite, parachute pants are a necessity and not a lingering fashion statement. She maintains her own sense of style and grace. Her daughters, Tiffany, Farah, and Demi, and her sons, Milli, Vanilli, and Bruce don't think so. Disenchanted that she wasn't "discovered" while a groupie for Culture Club, Wild West and Wham, LC set a course for self respect and began writing. Her first book was a biography about that lovely couple, Sean Penn and Madonna. Although the project tanked, LC caught the writing bug. Gone were the days of scrawling invitations on men's-room walls. LC hit the big time when Thunderbox Press published her kiss-and-tell exposé entitled, "Speedo Libido." Although some washed-up rockers found humor in it, ("Yeah, I shagged her," Rod Stewart supposedly said, "but who didn't I bang in the '80s?"), others, such as PeeWee Herman ("she was too old for me") and George Michael ("she doesn't even look like a dude") might have been offended. VH1 canned the TV series based on the book when a test audience preferred to see Ozzy flitting around his house in a dress instead of watching LC's aged, saggy boobs flop around in her red one-piece swimsuit in slow motion on camera. Once again trashed by the music industry, brokenhearted LC withdrew from the limelight and bought a secluded ranch in The Everglades. Not able to grow much in all that muck, the stinking goo inspired her second novel, "Stick in the Mud." This satire chronicled the price-fixing practices of the Recording Industry Association of Antarctica. Thumbing its nose at consumers, governments, and free-trade around the world, the RIAA fought to suppress "Stick in the Mud." Written from a male point-of-view, the book details how the RIAA takes the consumer up a dark and dirty path where no woman can go. These days, LC enjoys spending long weekends with her David Hasselhoff inflatables. Whenever her dolls are worn out, LC manages the writing careers of her six children. When that happens, they buy her more dolls. ###
The Value of Life by Andy Crowson The Value of Life by Andy Crowson Jan. 10, 2011 57975 words Read a sample
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Apprentice trained Motor Engineer turned qualified IT specialist, now teaching IT & Motor Engineering at a vocational College in Orebro, Sweden, were he lives with wife Etta and son Ossian
Eliza and Mrs. Frank by Maureen Mullis Eliza and Mrs. Frank by Maureen Mullis Jan. 06, 2011 3112 words Read a sample
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Maureen Mullis studied journalism at Brigham Young University. After a couple of years working as a reporter and columnist for a small weekly newspaper she worked for awhile as a freelance writer. During her years as a stay-at-home mom she continued her writing, this time venturing into fiction. After a brief stint as a library tech in elementary and high schools, she and her family moved from California to Colorado where most of her stories take place. She lives with her husband, two sons, two dogs and a motley collection of birds and fish in Colorado Springs, CO where she is currently at work on her next novel.
The Rings of Poseidon by Mike Crowson The Rings of Poseidon by Mike Crowson Dec. 31, 2010 80861 words Read a sample
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Former teacher, former national secretary of what became the UK Green Party and for 40 years a student of things esoteric and occult. Now an occult and esoteric consultant offering free and unconditional help to those in serious and genuine psychic or occult trouble
The Peaceful Night by Harry Smith The Peaceful Night by Harry Smith Dec. 30, 2010 105644 words Read a sample
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Harry F. Smith grew up in the frozen wilderness of Jersey City, New Jersey and proudly claims to be a native, but only when it is to his financial advantage to do so. After a brief career in the Navy as a technician, he worked as a software engineer on numerous defense industry projects. Although he is the author of many boring technical documents and manuals, such as "A Case Study of Constrained Nonlinear Optimization Methods", this is his attempt at writing mystery novels that concentrate on living, breathing people and the evil things that are done by them. Lately, he has just finished working on 'The Peaceful Night', a novel about a category five hurricane that smashes into Orlando, Florida and forces the people of an exclusive gated community to fend off starvation, a power hungry ex-mafioso don, alligators, a horny but brain dead mutt named Peepers and a psychotic killer who'll do anything to silence the voices in his head until help arrives. He is currently working on the second in the John DelMonico detective series, working title, 'Last Man Standing.' He now lives in Centerville, South Dakota year-round so that he can enjoy the snow, ice and freezing cold weather. His interests include listening to esoteric music, perfecting his vast barbecuing skills and devising new ways to scare small children, all the while fighting killer rabbits who are intent on eating his lush green lawn.
Parallel Loop by Mike Crowson Parallel Loop by Mike Crowson Dec. 30, 2010 39664 words Read a sample
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Former teacher, former national secretary of what became the UK Green Party and for 40 years a student of things esoteric and occult. Now an occult and esoteric consultant offering free and unconditional help to those in serious and genuine psychic or occult trouble
The Death of Lou Grant by David Halliday The Death of Lou Grant by David Halliday Dec. 21, 2010 31630 words Read a sample
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I have published poems, short stories, plays, art works in reviews and publications across the United States and Canada. I have several published books: murder by Coach House Press. This book is a series of poems and illustrations set up like scenes in a movie, describing the murder, trial, and mob execution of an innocent man. Winner of the 2001 Eppie for poetry. The Black Bird by. The Porcupine’s Quill. This is a book of poems, illustrations and short prose pieces describing the fictional making of the John Huston film, The Maltese Falcon. Making Movies by Press Porcepic. This is a book of long poems, interviews, short fiction pieces about a fictional BBC documentary about a fictional Canadian film maker, Samuel Bremmer and his company of actors and colleagues. It follows his career through the creation of a series of his movies. Church Street is Burning, a book of poems, was a finalist in the 2002 Eppie for poetry. The God of Six Points, published by Double-dragon-ebooks. A man who believes he is a god believes he has murdered one of his subjects. Sleeping Beauty, published by LTD ebooks.com is a murder mystery. A woman lands in a small village where the only escape is to be murdered. Finalist in the 2003 Dream Realm Awards. Winner of the 2004 IP Book Awards. The Hole, published by LTD ebooks is one in a series of cop stories. There are unusual happenings in the quiet suburb of Islington. People have begun to disappear. And they have been disappearing for generations. For the soon to retire Sam Kelly, this is his last case as a detective. All the clues point to a mysterious hole, which appears to have no bottom. In 2007 I was short listed for the C.B.C. Literary Contest in poetry.
Witchmoor Edge by Mike Crowson Witchmoor Edge by Mike Crowson Dec. 20, 2010 57759 words Read a sample
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Former teacher, former national secretary of what became the UK Green Party and for 40 years a student of things esoteric and occult. Now an occult and esoteric consultant offering free and unconditional help to those in serious and genuine psychic or occult trouble
Death Has a Name by Jerry Hanel Death Has a Name by Jerry Hanel Dec. 19, 2010 58042 words Sample 40%
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Jerry Hanel lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his beautiful wife and his dog. During the day, he solves mundane office problems for a local engineering firm. But at night, he spins the world into chaos, then magically brings his heroes to save the day. While Jerry and his lovely wife hope to travel the world some day, they are home-bodies at the moment, enjoying time with each other and serving their community.
The Dead Don't See: The Making of a Killer by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't See: The Making of a Killer by Bridget Squires Dec. 19, 2010 5335 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
Fools Club by Craig Mallery Fools Club by Craig Mallery Dec. 16, 2010 71696 words Read a sample
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Desde la tierra más allá del bosque by Rodolfo Martínez Desde la tierra más allá del bosque by Rodolfo Martínez Dec. 16, 2010 19150 words Read a sample
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Rodolfo Martínez (Candás, Asturias, 1965) publica su primer relato en 1987 y no tarda en convertirse en uno de los autores indispensables de la literatura fantástica española, aunque si una característica define su obra es la del mestizaje de géneros, mezclando con engañosa sencillez y sin ningún rubor numerosos registros, desde la ciencia ficción y la fantasía hasta la novela negra y el thriller, consiguiendo que sus obras sean difícilmente encasillables. Ganador del premio Minotauro (otorgado por la editorial Planeta) por «Los sicarios del cielo», ha cosechado numerosos galardones a lo largo de su carrera literaria, como el Asturias de Novela, el UPV de relato fantástico y, en varias ocasiones, el Ignotus (en sus categorías de novela, novela corta y cuento). Su obra holmesiana, compuesta hasta el momento de cuatro libros, ha sido traducida al portugués, al polaco, al turco y al francés y varios de sus relatos han aparecido en publicaciones francesas. En 2009 y con «El adepto de la Reina», inició un nuevo ciclo narrativo en el que conviven elementos de la novela de espías de acción con algunos de los temas y escenarios más característicos de la fantasía. Recientemente ha empezado a recopilar su ciclo narrativo de Drímar en cuatro volúmenes, todos ellos publicados por Sportula.
Merrie Axemas: A Killer Holiday Tale by M. R. Sellars Merrie Axemas: A Killer Holiday Tale by M. R. Sellars Dec. 15, 2010 24019 words Read a sample
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A member of the ITW (International Thriller Writers), M. R. Sellars is a relatively unassuming homebody who, in his own words, considers himself just a “guy with a lot of nightmares and a word processing program.” Legend has it he started making up stories to entertain a stuffed bear during his single digit years, then began writing them down sometime around his early teens when the growing catalogue of fiction started causing him to experience migraines. Although he had several short stories and newspaper articles published during his early adult life, it wasn’t until 2000 that his first full-length novel, Harm None: A Rowan Gant Investigation, hit bookstore shelves, officially launching the acclaimed paranormal thriller series. Sellars says that the biggest adjustment he has had to make with his writing career is coping with the time spent away from his family while traveling on promotional tours. Still, he approaches the necessity of public appearances with the same humorously deadpan and satirical wit that he applies to life in general, stating, “As long as I have an RC Cola and a bag of peanuts, I’m all good, Bubba.” All of the current novels in Sellars’ continuing Rowan Gant Investigations saga have spent several consecutive weeks on numerous bookstore bestseller lists as well as a consistent showing on the Amazon.com Horror/Occult top 100. In 2010 a short e-novella featuring a supporting character from the RGI cast spawned a new series, The Special Agent Constance Mandalay Novels, the first in the spinoff being IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER, which hit the streets November 2011. Sellars currently resides in the Midwest with his incomparably amazing wife, equally fantastic daughter, and a pair of felines he describes as, “the competition.” At home, when not writing or taking care of the household, he indulges his passions for cooking and hanging out with friends. In order to satisfy his lifelong dream of being a satirical humor columnist for a major metropolitan newspaper, twice each week he removes his glasses, dons blue tights and a red cape, then blogs about the incredibly bizarre world that is his life as a writer, husband, and father. It has been said that his blog articles sometimes blur the line between fiction and reality. To that Sellars responds, “What line?” M. R. Sellars can be located on the web wherever there is a virtual bar serving virtual single malt Scotch, single barrel bourbon, good Irish whisky, and decent beer. In other words, look for him on the major social networking sites.
The Ice Cream Giant by Robert Tell The Ice Cream Giant by Robert Tell Dec. 13, 2010 3493 words Read a sample
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Robert Tell is a full time writer who nurtured his creative writing habit while working as a hospital administrator, health planning agency executive, health policy professor, and business owner. His published books of fiction and poetry are described below. Bob's award winning poetry, columns, articles, and creative non-fiction have appeared in many periodicals. Copyrighted selections may appear from time to time on his personal website. Bob was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and was educated in Public Health and English at Columbia and Long Island Universities. He and his wife live in Farmington Hills, Michigan and winter in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Natale in Noir by P.A. Gardinali Natale in Noir by P.A. Gardinali Dec. 12, 2010 32490 words Read a sample
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The Math Teacher is Dead by Robert Manners The Math Teacher is Dead by Robert Manners Dec. 07, 2010 56821 words Read a sample
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Robert Manners was born on the Fort Ord Army Base, longer ago than he cares to admit, and grew up in Oakland, Twain Harte, and Concord, California. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University and currently earns his daily bread as an administrative assistant for a social-services nonprofit.
Hard Press'd by Linda Rae Blair Hard Press'd by Linda Rae Blair Dec. 04, 2010 38387 words Read a sample
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Raleigh artist, Linda Rae Blair, has traveled the U.S. extensively. With a family history of Scots-Irish immigrants to the U.S. around the time of the revolution and as a 13th generation direct descendant to John Alden & Priscilla Mullins, pilgrims of Mayflower fame, she has always been a lover of history. She combines these into sagas that are interesting to history buffs and lovers of romance and mystery. She has spent many happy hours in Virginia Beach during off-season when the winds blow hard and cold and the salty air whips at the weather-protected palms. This is the locale chosen for Preston Andrews Mysteries series. Locals and visitors alike will find many familiar frames of reference in this series.
The Dead Don't Pray by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Pray by Bridget Squires Dec. 04, 2010 1481 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry Dec. 03, 2010 70370 words Read a sample
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Leslie Langtry grew up in the small town of DeWitt, Iowa, where her teachers wrote, “Leslie spends too much time day dreaming in class,” on her report cards and kids wrote, “You are funny and really weird,” in her yearbooks. For some idiotic reason, Leslie didn’t fulfill her dream of becoming a published author until much later. Instead she lived and worked in Lynchburg, Virginia; Springfield, Illinois; Clinton, Iowa; and Rock Island, Illinois. Now she lives in the Quad Cities with her husband – Tom, kids – Margaret and Jack, a Pug, a Basset Hound and two cats. She divides her time between writing, her most excellent critique group and her perfectly behaved Girl Scout troop. Leslie is currently working on her next book. For more information, check out www.leslielangtry.com.
Journeywoman by Mary Lou Gediman Journeywoman by Mary Lou Gediman Dec. 02, 2010 84726 words Read a sample
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Mary Lou Gediman received her BS in organizational management at Bluefield College. She retired from administrative work in 2007, is currently pursuing her MLA at the University of Richmond, and continues to write short stories and poetry.
Consider Us Even by Jarrett Rush Consider Us Even by Jarrett Rush Nov. 28, 2010 9543 words Read a sample
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I am a newly married man in my middle 30s trying to get serious about the one thing I have wanted to do my entire life -- writing.
The Dead Don't Cry by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Cry by Bridget Squires Nov. 27, 2010 4729 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
Blood City Chronicles: The Black Petal by James Garvin Blood City Chronicles: The Black Petal by James Garvin Nov. 25, 2010 19710 words Read a sample
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Bubba and the Dead Woman by C.L. Bevill Bubba and the Dead Woman by C.L. Bevill Nov. 25, 2010 80047 words Read a sample
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C.L. Bevill is the author of several books including Bubba and the Dead Woman, Bubba and the 12 Deadly Days of Christmas, Bubba and the Missing Woman, Bayou Moon, The Flight of the Scarlet Tanager, Veiled Eyes, Disembodied Bones, and Shadow People. She is currently at work on her latest literary masterpiece.
how to become a powerful psychic by suganth kumar how to become a powerful psychic by suganth kumar Nov. 24, 2010 934 words Read a sample
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The Dead Don't Beg by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Beg by Bridget Squires Nov. 23, 2010 2303 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
La prisión de Black Rock - Volumen 1 by Fernando Trujillo La prisión de Black Rock - Volumen 1 by Fernando Trujillo Nov. 21, 2010 53810 words Read a sample
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