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Heart Of A Soldier by Josh Isaacs Heart Of A Soldier by Josh Isaacs Jan. 06, 2012 4931 words Read a sample
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I'm a 21 year old who wants to change the world. Due to the unlikelihood of that happening, I'll settle for changing you if you'll let me. I've had no formal creative writing training nor have I gone to college, though that is in the works. I've not even read any classical literature; what I write is purely me and my own, as repulsive and coarse as that may be. I've written about a half-dozen short stories, most of a novel, and over a hundred complete song lyrics(some use poetic devices, most don't, aside from rhyming). Not looking to make money from my stories--at least not until I've taken classes for writing. I'm also a guitarist, a wannabe singer and a terrible pianist. In a world of synth-driven, auto-tuned chart toppers, the kind of musician that I hope to be is quickly becoming obsolete. May each universe you create be as filled with imagination and wonder as this one. Please alert me to any ways you feel I can improve my style of writing. Rates, comments and criticism are not only welcome, but much appreciated.
Draumur á Rigningardegi by Ratan Lal Basu Draumur á Rigningardegi by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 6108 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Medusa by K. Writerly Medusa by K. Writerly Jan. 04, 2012 1403 words Read a sample
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K. Writerly lives with her husband in Japan where she teaches English to adult learners. She writes historical fiction and supernatural suspense novels. She also writes children's books.
INFERNO: A Short Story by Ashleigh Neame INFERNO: A Short Story by Ashleigh Neame Jan. 04, 2012 1381 words Read a sample
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Heya! My name is Ashleigh Neame and I was born in September 1994. I live in Auckland, New Zealand. Writing is my passion, and I would love a career as an author. If you want to check out some more of my works, which are unpublished at present, check out my Wattpad. I have published 'The Joke's on YOU!' in print, so check out my createspace for more details. Thanks, Ashleigh.
Apep by Douglas Smith Apep by Douglas Smith Jan. 03, 2012 16686 words Read a sample
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After having traveled across the majority of the United States and seen many of the quirky, odd, and beautiful things our nation has in it's hidden corners I have decided to settle in the backwoods Of Alaska. Here I hope to build a farm and Christian retreat, a place for myself and others to get away from the pressures of the world and find a little inner peace. Currently my only written work Is The Secret the the Sword, however this is only the first in a series of books. My favorite Author is the late Mr. Robert Jordan and I can only thank him and his wonderful imagination for inspiring me not only to write but to fall in love with the written word. It is my belief that if a person doesn't love reading, then they can't love writing. And truthfully this is a labor of love for me because I don't ever see myself getting rich from it.
Lillian's Story, One Womans Journey through the 20th Century. by Sally Patricia Gardner Lillian's Story, One Womans Journey through the 20th Century. by Sally Patricia Gardner Jan. 01, 2012 91270 words Read a sample
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I am an 'accidental' novelist, as my first novel grew from a request to write an article for a local magazine, and no-one was more surprised at that than me. A former actor and a life-time animal nut, I now live in rural East Sussex with my husband and assorted rescued animals, 3 dogs and 6 cats at the time of writing. I would like to to thank all the readers of Lillian’s Story,One Women's Journey through the 20th Century, my first novel, for their support and encouragement. Since publishing my second novel,The Sweetest Empire on Smashwords, I have been thrilled both with the number of downloads and the feedback I have received. The phrase 'I had no idea' has come up repeatedly, from both sexes which illustrates how far female emancipation has come, I reckon. Like most writers, my main concern is that my books should be read, so I have decided, with the publication on this site of Painting by Numbers, my third novel, that all my books will be offered free to download for a time. I would ask you, gentle reader, if you enjoy one or any of them to tell your friends and/or post a review saying as much. Thank you.
The Train Demons (The Promiscuist Collection, Single 14) by Al Vee The Train Demons (The Promiscuist Collection, Single 14) by Al Vee Dec. 31, 2011 1892 words Read a sample
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Renegade Republic by D. Allen Henry Renegade Republic by D. Allen Henry Dec. 28, 2011 108898 words Read a sample
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D. Allen Henry is the author of two novels: Renegade Republic and The Starry Message. He is an academic, having spent his career teaching at four major universities across the U.S., as well as abroad on several continents. He is also the author of two textbooks and more than one hundred journal articles and archival publications in the subject area of solid mechanics. Dr. Henry is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of Texas, Dr. Henry lives in south Texas with his wife Claudia.
The Gunpowder, Torture and Sorrow by Jake Murphy The Gunpowder, Torture and Sorrow by Jake Murphy Dec. 28, 2011 3322 words Read a sample
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A young story writer and translator, Jake Murphy continues to amaze and intrigue with stories of the historically unknown. Digging deeper into the minds of the most mysterious historical characters this world has seen and others the world has not, he delivers both fiction and suspense. His 'Forgotten Tales' collection are now available on ebook format, they will be published one at a time throughout the year. Enjoy!
Jesus The Extraterrestrial - Origins by AUDIOLIVRO Editora Jesus The Extraterrestrial - Origins by AUDIOLIVRO Editora Dec. 27, 2011 75070 words Read a sample
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After the Dance by Ashley MacGregor After the Dance by Ashley MacGregor Dec. 22, 2011 1635 words Read a sample
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Ashley's stories have an unexpected twist at the end. They might make you chuckle, or pull at your heart strings, but your reaction is also likely to surprise you. The inspiration for many of Ashley's stories comes from historical events or from travel. Currently on Smashwords are four short stories and a novella. Recent travels in Greece and research into a mysterious murder in Australia in 1972 has lead to Ashley's latest book, In Too Deep. As well as following a murder trail through the Greek Isles, Australia and England, it confronts a perennial social issue. Readers of In Too Deep can see pictures associated with the story on Ashley's Facebook wall, plus there is a readers' quiz too!
Traum In Einem Regnerischen Tag by Ratan Lal Basu Traum In Einem Regnerischen Tag by Ratan Lal Basu Dec. 21, 2011 6498 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Rêve Dans Un Jour De Pluie by Ratan Lal Basu Rêve Dans Un Jour De Pluie by Ratan Lal Basu Dec. 16, 2011 7328 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Dream In A Rainy Day by Ratan Lal Basu Dream In A Rainy Day by Ratan Lal Basu Dec. 15, 2011 6711 words Read a sample
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
White Christmas - a short story by EH Walter White Christmas - a short story by EH Walter Dec. 13, 2011 3147 words Read a sample
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EH Walter is from Hampshire, but now lives in North London where she lives the impoverished life of a writer. I am publishing Paranormal Investigations as I write it, so please keep checking for updated editions! Find me on Facebook and you can contribute ideas!
Max by Pantson Fire Max by Pantson Fire Dec. 07, 2011 1605 words Read a sample
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Pantson Fire is an actor, artist, and filmmaker from upstate NY--as an artist, he often paints horses, and has exhibited his work in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Runaway Hill by Marina Oliver Runaway Hill by Marina Oliver Dec. 06, 2011 50789 words Read a sample
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Most writers can't help themselves! It's a compulsion. Getting published, though, is something really special, and having been so fortunate myself I now try to help aspiring writers by handing on tips it took me years to work out. I've published over 60 titles, including four in the How To Books' Successful Writing Series, and Writing Historical Fiction for Studymates. I have judged short story competitions, been a final judge for the Harry Bowling Prize and was an adviser to the 3rd edition of Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers 1994. If you want to find out more about your favourite authors, consult this book. I once wrote an article on writing romantic fiction for the BBC's web page, for Valentine's day. I have given talks and workshops for the Arts Council and at most of the major Writing Conferences, and helped establish the Romantic Novelists' Association's annual conference. I was Chairman of the RNA 1991-3, ran their New Writers' Scheme and edited their newsletter. I am now a Vice-President. As well as writing I have edited books for Transita, featuring women 'of a certain age', and for Choc Lit where gorgeous heros are the norm. I was asked to write A Century of Achievement, a 290 page history of my old school, Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, and commissioned to write a book on Castles and Corvedale to accompany a new circular walk in the area. Most of my Regencies written under the pseudonym Sally James are now published in ebook format as well as many others of my out of print novels which my husband is putting into ebook format. Our daughter Debbie is helping with designing the covers. For details of all my books and my many pseudonyms see my website.
Day Nine by Clayton Spann Day Nine by Clayton Spann Dec. 04, 2011 70338 words Read a sample
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Zaboravljeni junak by Wirbel Bet Zaboravljeni junak by Wirbel Bet Dec. 04, 2011 1672 words Read a sample
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Ako trebate letjeti jer nema dovoljno ljudi ... nećemo Vam dozvoliti letjeti ako ste ludi, jer nećemo imati ludog pilota u avionu ... Obzirom da doktor ne može odrediti da li ste ludi, samo trebate reći da ste ludi i on da potpiše papire, ali ako Vi sami date dijagnozu da ste ludi, tad doktor ne može potpisati papire, a i jedna od indikacija da niste ludi jeste to da znate da ste ludi, i zato morate letjeti. (Kvaka - Catch 22)
I'm With You Now by Lindsey Skye I'm With You Now by Lindsey Skye Dec. 04, 2011 581 words Read a sample
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I'm currently working on my James Hadley series, the first two books are available for $1. The third will hopefully be published in April, but the date keeps getting pushed back so I make no promises. Please have a look at the books, and all feedback is taken into consideration. The cover images for my James Hadley books are just temporary so there is a greater chance they will actually get noticed. I'm currently working on some better covers to replace them, but I'm quite busy so it's taking time. There is a chance there won't be any new covers until after I have published the third James Hadley book. I also feel like I've rushed my James Hadley series, so once I've published the third book I will probably go over all three of them and possibly publish some revised editions. After reading through some of my earlier work I know it's not the best, especially compared to my writing now, so some changes might have to be made. If I don't publish any revised editions, I will probably write a short guide to all the groups of people in the James Hadley universe, because I don't think I've explained it very well, in terms of who's who and how different/similar their world is compared to ours. If you want to ask me any questions about any of my books and stories, or to just tell me what you think of them, please feel free to email me at jameshadleylindseyskye@gmail.com. From now on from the 1st to the 5th of every month the book James Hadley: Son of the Seas will be available for free download!
Song of the Ancient Horseman by Ned Johnson Song of the Ancient Horseman by Ned Johnson Nov. 27, 2011 2887 words Read a sample
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Ned B. Johnson has published several non-fiction books and one novel. He has also written many short stories that have never been published. Until now. Some of the stories are free, and some have a price tag. Full-length books will be added to the collection as they become available. As to the character of his work, if you don't feel better after reading than when you started, you just weren't paying very close attention.
Two for the South by Larry Brasington Two for the South by Larry Brasington Nov. 16, 2011 4145 words Read a sample
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Short Bio Larry is a native Floridian, one of the two he says, and a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in History, an avid reader (especially of Civil War books), re-enactor, war gamer, and writer. During his career in business he owned two businesses, one of which was a domestic auto franchise. He enjoys motorcycle riding, sparring and spending time with his family. His favorite movie is “Big Jake” starring John Wayne. Favorite book is “The Hobbit”, although Jack Higgins thriller “The Eagle has Land” is a close second. Larry published his first story in 1972, “Temple in the Swamp”, a H. P. Lovecraft like tale. Numerous short stories have been featured in the www.powdermonkey.biz, an online magazine for gamers. He currently has two novels, “Alien Madness” (an eBook), “Unholy War: the Brandenburgers—Russia 41”, and Anthology “Zombie Feast”, and two Novellas, “Fiery Knights” and “Sum Yung Gye: Elf Detective.” All are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble online or Smashwords. http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/brasingtonsbooks. http://brasingtonsbooks.blogspot.com/http://www.facebook.com/writer’s corner or Larry Brasington
The Confessions of Old King Coal by Martin Crane The Confessions of Old King Coal by Martin Crane Nov. 10, 2011 44367 words Read a sample
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Writing "The Confessions of Old King Coal" has been a labor of love for me. Three years ago I embarked on some family history research, focusing on a great uncle, Tommy Thompson, who emigrated to America in 1910. I knew he'd become quite successful in his little corner of America -- East Peoria -- but as I researched I unraveled the personality of the man, and the tragic relationship he shared with his wife. It was compelling stuff. He had the golden touch when it came to business -- he made his fortune in coal in the Twenties -- but he was a man of many contradictions, all of which are explored in my novel. His wife died in tragic circumstances in the Fifties, and it was this aspect of the story that really tugged at my heartstrings. I began to realize that I had enough material to write a gripping novel. I had uncovered a true-life story that could rival any tale of fantasy. I decided to transform my research into a work of biographical fiction. I felt this genre would allow me to put an interesting spin on the story. I introduced a fictional character, a local news reporter, and through this person I was able to give my relative, Tommy Thompson, a voice. Set in 1965, with flashbacks to earlier decades, I'm sure anyone interested in a poignant, true-life story with a vintage feel will enjoy this book.
The Sweetest Empire by Sally Patricia Gardner The Sweetest Empire by Sally Patricia Gardner Nov. 10, 2011 89141 words Read a sample
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I am an 'accidental' novelist, as my first novel grew from a request to write an article for a local magazine, and no-one was more surprised at that than me. A former actor and a life-time animal nut, I now live in rural East Sussex with my husband and assorted rescued animals, 3 dogs and 6 cats at the time of writing. I would like to to thank all the readers of Lillian’s Story,One Women's Journey through the 20th Century, my first novel, for their support and encouragement. Since publishing my second novel,The Sweetest Empire on Smashwords, I have been thrilled both with the number of downloads and the feedback I have received. The phrase 'I had no idea' has come up repeatedly, from both sexes which illustrates how far female emancipation has come, I reckon. Like most writers, my main concern is that my books should be read, so I have decided, with the publication on this site of Painting by Numbers, my third novel, that all my books will be offered free to download for a time. I would ask you, gentle reader, if you enjoy one or any of them to tell your friends and/or post a review saying as much. Thank you.
An Epiphany Gift for Robin by Joyce DiPastena An Epiphany Gift for Robin by Joyce DiPastena Nov. 08, 2011 2433 words Read a sample
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Joyce DiPastena first fell in love with the Middle Ages when she read Thomas B. Costain’s "The Conquering Family" in high school. She attended the University of Arizona, where she graduated with a degree specializing in medieval history. Along with her love of history and writing, she enjoys reading, playing the piano, singing in her church choir, volunteering at her local school, and attending the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. She is an award winning multi-published author who specializes in writing sweet medieval romances. You can find her full-length medieval romance novels, "Loyalty's Web" and "Illuminations of the Heart" on Amazon.com. Coming in January 2012: her third medieval romance, "Dangerous Favor".
The Guard House and Other Stories by Ryan Christiansen The Guard House and Other Stories by Ryan Christiansen Oct. 23, 2011 4633 words Read a sample
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Ryan C. Christiansen is a writer, editor, publisher, and educator living in Fargo, ND.
Infinite Sacrifice (Infinite Series, Book 1) by L.E. Waters Infinite Sacrifice (Infinite Series, Book 1) by L.E. Waters Oct. 21, 2011 71321 words Read a sample
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L.E. is the author of two novels of the Infinite Series, a reincarnation fantasy saga. She received her degree in Animal Behavior, which to her father's prediction, she only uses to raise her two children and menagerie of animals. She loves so many things and now writing is the passion keeping her up at night and her excuse for not cleaning the house.
Oscar Wilde by Acedusa Oscar Wilde by Acedusa Oct. 17, 2011 24338 words Read a sample
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Smoke by Richard Puz Smoke by Richard Puz Oct. 07, 2011 2472 words Read a sample
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Richard Puz’s books are well researched. They bring to life the stories of American settlers who lived two centuries ago. He has journeyed throughout the world and has spent months traveling across America to search out the locations for his books. His novels are currently in a series called Six Bulls. These include Avenge, Six Bulls-The Ohioans, and The Carolinian. The novels in the Six Bulls series draw from family tales about settlers who journeyed to the American frontier in the 1800s. Their stories, passed down through the generations, paint pictures of courageous and adventurous people—a hearty lot—who had perseverance, self reliance, and, despite dangers and the unknown, overcame their fears. Most were not famous or widely celebrated, yet they carved out homes, farms, and a life on the frontier, and, in the process, created a great nation. His observations follow: "American settlers are heroes in my eyes, and it is an honor to include some of their folklore in my novels. "From my research, I have a better understanding of the Native American’s plight. Despite being fierce and resourceful, they were ultimately swept aside by the oncoming tide of settlers. There came a time for understanding and compassion by the conquering invaders. In too many instances, this did not occur, and that disgraceful stain is part of our historical legacy. "Like those ancestors, I, too, am on a journey, too."
Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Trader of Kiev. by Bruce Corbett Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Trader of Kiev. by Bruce Corbett Sep. 08, 2011 89568 words Read a sample
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After counselling teenagers and adults for over 40 years, Bruce Corbett retired to concentrate on his writing and photography. To date, he has written a collection of Science Fiction short stories and two Science Fiction novels. His greatest project, however, is his series of historical novels based on a fictional hero, Ambrose, Prince of Wessex, set in the time of Alfred the Great.
Rhuddlan by Nancy Gebel Rhuddlan by Nancy Gebel Aug. 24, 2011 249134 words Read a sample
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Three Treasures by Jack Elwin Three Treasures by Jack Elwin Aug. 24, 2011 74821 words Read a sample
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Vermilion Wanted to Go to the Movies by Karen Schwind Vermilion Wanted to Go to the Movies by Karen Schwind Aug. 23, 2011 4391 words Read a sample
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Karen Schwind is the former editor of and writer for The Conspirator, a literary magazine that first published authors Julie L. Cannon and Augusta Trobaugh, among others. Ms. Schwind has written essays for GA public radio and taught English at the University of Georgia and Truett-McConnell College. She presented sections of Her Life as She Knew It at the Southern Women’s Literary Conference and has a story in Christmas Stories in Georgia, published by the University of Mississippi Press.
Unto the Breach by Amira Di Abeo Unto the Breach by Amira Di Abeo Aug. 09, 2011 696 words Read a sample
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Amira Di Abeo is currently a college student attending Loyola University Chicago. She is majoring in Renaissance History, with a minor in Italian and Writing. Amira has completed art and writing commissions in the past and is currently working on three full-length novels. The first will be a shorter series, soon to appear on Smashwords.
Hooligan Navy: A Short Story by TK Kenyon Hooligan Navy: A Short Story by TK Kenyon Aug. 08, 2011 15941 words Read a sample
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TK Kenyon is an Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate, novelist, award-winning short story writer, pharmaceutical industry regulatory consultant, technical writer, molecular virologist, neuroscientist, minivan-driving mom, happy wife, cat slave, P90X devotee, surfer, high-handicap golfer, scuba diver, gourmet chef, mostly vegetarian, chocolatier, gardener, capsaicin addict, caffeine junkie, Apache and Scot descendant, native Arizonan, Connectikite, nouveau feminist, political moderate with extremist tendencies, radical atheist, Buddhist-curious, occasional UU, Tamil Ayer Brahmin Hindu by marriage, ex-actress, grown-up child beauty queen, PhD, MFA, BS (in so many ways), ASU Sun Devil, Iowa Hawkeye, UPenn Quaker, and always looking for something interesting to do.
Voyage East by Tom Williams Voyage East by Tom Williams Aug. 01, 2011 8489 words Read a sample
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Tom Williams' writing career started at about the age of 10, when he won a book in a national competition organized by a tea company. But, despite the student magazine publishing a piece of his at Oxford, there was no serious creative writing for decades after that. Instead, he wrote books for business covering everything from the gambling industry to new developments in printing technology. It was on a trip to Sarawak, visiting Dyak longhouses, that Tom discovered James Brooke and he spent far too much time in libraries over the next few years until he felt that he had some understanding of the man. He also started collecting South East Asian weapons and now knows an unhealthy amount about how to behead someone with a parang. These interests combined to produce 'The White Rajah'. Tom lives in London. His main interest is avoiding doing any honest work and this leaves him with time to ski, skate and dance the tango, all of which he does quite well. He is also working on another novel, again a historical story but this time set in Argentina during the Napoleonic wars.
India Minus-A Journey of Unfulfilled Dreams by Raja Sharma India Minus-A Journey of Unfulfilled Dreams by Raja Sharma July 25, 2011 20587 words Read a sample
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Raja Sharma M.Sc.(Physics), M.Tech.(Metallurgy),M.A.(English), is a retired college lecturer. He has taught English Literature to University students for more than two decades. His students are scattered all over the world, and it is noticeable that he is in contact with more than ninety thousand of his students.
The End of the Tunnel by Bradly Dalton The End of the Tunnel by Bradly Dalton July 23, 2011 60542 words Read a sample
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Brad Dalton has degrees in education and history from the Univ of Michigan. He has a daughter, Cate and a son,Colin. He currently lives in Norfolk , Virginia
Other Tales: Stories from The Ballad of Gregoire Darcy by Marsha Altman Other Tales: Stories from The Ballad of Gregoire Darcy by Marsha Altman July 17, 2011 17358 words Read a sample
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Becoming, and the Tale of Lamashtu by Red Harvey Becoming, and the Tale of Lamashtu by Red Harvey July 17, 2011 63293 words Read a sample
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Red Harvey (1986- ) has written and self-published two novels, "Lamashtu" (2011) and "The Mutant Star Tragedy". Red is at work on her third untitled novel. Frequently, she is featured on Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Movies, and Yahoo! Sports, and the Yahoo! Contributor Network. She is married to her highschool sweetheart, Sean, and has one son, Harrison.
Sissy! by Tom Mach Sissy! by Tom Mach July 16, 2011 115334 words Read a sample
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Tom Mach wrote two successful historical novels, Sissy! and All Parts Together, both of which have won rave reviews and were listed among the 150 best Kansas books in 2011.Sissy! won the J. Donald Coffin Memorial Book Award while All Parts Together was a viable entrant for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Award. He also wrote a collection of short stories entitled Stories To Enjoy which received positive reviews. Tom has two other novels which appear as E-books: An Innocent Murdered and Advent. His poetry collection, The Uni Verse, won the 2008 Nelson Poetry Book Award. In addition to winning poetry awards from Kansas Authors Club, Tom was a finalist in a nationwide Writer’s Digest Awards competition.
Tarantella: A Love Story by Siomonn Pulla Tarantella: A Love Story by Siomonn Pulla July 16, 2011 38675 words Read a sample
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I am a cultural anthropologist who currently lives in the beautiful region of western Quebec. I teach university courses in the fields of Indigenous issues, applied and participatory anthropology, and Canadian studies. I’m working on academic projects around Metis issues in Canada, historical anthropology and Indigenous land-use practices. My fiction writing is inspired by commercial writers like Neil Gaiman and Charles De Lint; but also writers like Isabella Allende, Paulo Coleho, and Leslie Marmon Silko. I like to bur the line between fact and fiction, weaving the real together with the unreal and drawing deeply on my anthropological expertise and knowledge of cultural tropes, symbols, and mythologies. A lot of my stories are inspired by true events and explore themes around the spirit and mysteries of love, friendships and the greater powers and forces of the seen and unseen worlds.
When I Met Crazy in the Morning: Mae's Tale by Melinda McGuire When I Met Crazy in the Morning: Mae's Tale by Melinda McGuire July 12, 2011 2144 words Sample 15%
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Hello Reader and thank you for your interest! A little about me – I’m a native Texan. I’ve lived on both coasts of the U.S. and returned to Texas. I grew up traveling red dirt roads surrounded by Pine trees. My Hefner Falls series, including my debut novel, Josephine: Red Dirt & Whiskey, focus on the fictional town of Hefner Falls and transport readers to various points in history, including the Great Depression and the Reconstruction era. While history plays a part, my stories are character driven. I’m a little bit obsessed with William Faulkner (like that’s a bad thing?!), and yes, I drink Sweet Tea by the gallons. I also am thinking of an attempt at World Domination in Scattergories… you’ve been warned! You can find me on Twitter: @melindamcguire
To End All Others: A Great War Trio by Michael Seeley To End All Others: A Great War Trio by Michael Seeley July 08, 2011 13395 words Read a sample
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At an early age, Michael Seeley found himself devouring tales of adventures in the past. He soon began sharing and shaping these stories; writing quickly followed. A lover of history and fantasy, Michael now writes to show the personal side of the past. His first series, Men of Eagles, offers new perspectives on the wars of the Napoleonic Age. His first novel, The Faith, chronicles an adventure of regicide on the eve of the tumultuous 1848 Revolutions. His second novel asks what might have happened if Napoleon had won the Battle of Waterloo. Michael has found inspiration from the winding alleyways of Paris, the tall forests of Norway, and the impressive Acropolis of Athens, but he currently resides in the Midwest, listening to the winds whisper across the prairie.
The President Elect: Book One - Joseph Smith the Prophet by Kurt Kammeyer The President Elect: Book One - Joseph Smith the Prophet by Kurt Kammeyer June 28, 2011 86864 words Read a sample
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Kurt's career has been in the aerospace software industry. He is the author of six books and a short story. Kurt speaks French and has studied Hebrew, Russian, Icelandic and Hindi as background for his series of otherworld books, "The Clan of the Stone". He has always had an interest in science fiction and space travel. Kurt lives with his wife and family, two cats and a dog in beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado.
Tales Of Mystery In The Gales Of History by Ned Minkov Tales Of Mystery In The Gales Of History by Ned Minkov May 18, 2011 3624 words Read a sample
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My passion for writing grew gradually early in my school-time. It started feeding up even more in highschool where I graduated in a Literature class. Since that time I began to write some occasional poems and experimenting with short prose. My great interest in history and religion brought me to some ideas for a complete work along with other literary projects, which - I hope - will be ready to go public pretty soon as this would be the best way to value myself as an author...
Osama Bin Hiding (And his Love of Dr. Pepper) by Nicholas Galt Osama Bin Hiding (And his Love of Dr. Pepper) by Nicholas Galt May 04, 2011 2949 words Read a sample
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Nicholas Galt has written since he could form words with a pen. His fiction is an eclectic collection of short stories and longer works with a distinct flavour to them. He has published numerous short stories in various anthologies and literary magazines. And he also wrote non-fiction articles for a magazine for a few years but was drawn back to fiction. Nicholas Galt has an unmistakeable style that reaches underhandedly into the readers mind and offers a distinctive view of the world.
Confessions of a Royal Wedding Limo Driver by Nicholas Galt Confessions of a Royal Wedding Limo Driver by Nicholas Galt April 29, 2011 1527 words Read a sample
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Nicholas Galt has written since he could form words with a pen. His fiction is an eclectic collection of short stories and longer works with a distinct flavour to them. He has published numerous short stories in various anthologies and literary magazines. And he also wrote non-fiction articles for a magazine for a few years but was drawn back to fiction. Nicholas Galt has an unmistakeable style that reaches underhandedly into the readers mind and offers a distinctive view of the world.
The Comfort of the Shriek by Scott Crowder The Comfort of the Shriek by Scott Crowder April 25, 2011 3316 words Read a sample
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I live just outside Raleigh, North Carolina. I've only been professionally published once, in last fall's edition of Flashquake online magazine, but I hope it's the start of something long term. I'm happily married, and I'm the father to two beautiful little girls, ages five and two, who will never be allowed to date boys, drive cars that are transporting boys, nor ride in cars to places where boys are present, or wear non-Amish-spinster-approved clothing in front of boys. I love horror movies, rhythmic noise, peanut butter, and the Munsters, not necessarily in that order. Please feel free to contact me if you want; I'd love to hear what you thought of the book. My e-mail address is zombieapocalypse at earthlink.net. Thanks for reading.
My Last Train Ride by James Bailey My Last Train Ride by James Bailey April 09, 2011 2214 words Read a sample
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Well for those that are interested I am an Australian who writes mainly out of self interest and as a hobby. I have a BA in History and Politics and am interested in a broad range of literature. I mostly write fiction, mainly thrillers, sci-fi and fantasy so far but I do dabble in other areas. I am also maintain an active MMA blog. I don't write for money hence the vast majority of anything put up here is free. Hopefully some readers will enjoy a few of my stories.