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Helium3	by Nick Travers May 16, 2008	22387 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Nick wanted to be that mystical figure, an author, from almost the very first book he read. As a child his mind constantly buzzed with characters and adventures, fed by an insatiable appetite for stories. Unfortunately, a childhood tramping the wilds of Dartmoor (in the UK), the joys of playing jazz trombone, and generally having a blast, left little time for serious writing as he grew up. Later, an education in science and the demands of holding down a career again pushed writing to one side. Then he hit forty, and realised his imagination had never grown up. Finally, with a second-hand laptop off e-bay Nick embarked on the second most thrilling adventure of his life: writing a novel. Nick has migrated north since his childhood, swapping the wilds of Dartmoor for the tranquility of the New Forrest (Hampshire, UK). He is enjoying the adventure of having a family (the greatest adventure of his life)with three lively daughters, who all enjoy reading as much as he does. In addition to writing, Nick lists his hobbies as gardening (the variety that employs a large pair of choppers and requires him to sit around admiring the view), swimming (because it frees his mind and releases his imagination), juggling (because he can), and one day he would like to learn to play the piano (because the trombone really isnâ€™t a solo instrument). Visit Nick's blog at www.NickTravers.com to catch up on current activity, articles about writing, and discount codes for his books.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure	by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008	63937 words	Read a sample
Author bio: In my forty something years I have generated a very broad set of experiences and interests, but through it all, I have always read. It seems that at times it is harder to find books that enthrall me, although admittedly I am behind on my reading, so I decided to start writing the kind of stories I'd want to read. I have always had stories in my head, they intrude at the strangest times. At some point, I discovered that when I took the time to write them down, more stories kept pouring out. There are so many ideas I have, it seems like there won't be enough time to get to them all. I'm starting with one story, in one particular style. But other stories, in different styles are coming. Stay tuned. My goal in writing is above all to entertain. Thank you in advance for giving me that opportunity.
The Keeper of Songs	by William Woodall March 11, 2009	6836 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've been writing stories almost since I was able to pick up a jumbo crayon and put words on paper. I love what I do and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share these tales with my readers. My work is typically classified as young adult literature, if only because the stories are clean and most of the characters are young. There's more to it than that, though. Every book I've ever personally loved has been what I'd call ageless. That is, it contains something that can touch the heart of a child while he's still too young and raw to appreciate subtlety, but there's also something in it that he can still feed on when he's old and gray, although perhaps not the same things. It's my aspiration to write stories like that. In fact, the majority of my readers are adults who want to read something that will uplift them and make them feel glad to be alive that day. We all need beautiful stories, and without them we suffer. If you'd like to know more about me or my work, please visit my official author's website at www.williamwoodall.org
Singing Wind	by William Woodall March 11, 2009	3351 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've been writing stories almost since I was able to pick up a jumbo crayon and put words on paper. I love what I do and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share these tales with my readers. My work is typically classified as young adult literature, if only because the stories are clean and most of the characters are young. There's more to it than that, though. Every book I've ever personally loved has been what I'd call ageless. That is, it contains something that can touch the heart of a child while he's still too young and raw to appreciate subtlety, but there's also something in it that he can still feed on when he's old and gray, although perhaps not the same things. It's my aspiration to write stories like that. In fact, the majority of my readers are adults who want to read something that will uplift them and make them feel glad to be alive that day. We all need beautiful stories, and without them we suffer. If you'd like to know more about me or my work, please visit my official author's website at www.williamwoodall.org
Bran the Blessed	by William Woodall March 11, 2009	5257 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've been writing stories almost since I was able to pick up a jumbo crayon and put words on paper. I love what I do and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share these tales with my readers. My work is typically classified as young adult literature, if only because the stories are clean and most of the characters are young. There's more to it than that, though. Every book I've ever personally loved has been what I'd call ageless. That is, it contains something that can touch the heart of a child while he's still too young and raw to appreciate subtlety, but there's also something in it that he can still feed on when he's old and gray, although perhaps not the same things. It's my aspiration to write stories like that. In fact, the majority of my readers are adults who want to read something that will uplift them and make them feel glad to be alive that day. We all need beautiful stories, and without them we suffer. If you'd like to know more about me or my work, please visit my official author's website at www.williamwoodall.org
The Land of Fear	by William Woodall March 11, 2009	5581 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've been writing stories almost since I was able to pick up a jumbo crayon and put words on paper. I love what I do and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share these tales with my readers. My work is typically classified as young adult literature, if only because the stories are clean and most of the characters are young. There's more to it than that, though. Every book I've ever personally loved has been what I'd call ageless. That is, it contains something that can touch the heart of a child while he's still too young and raw to appreciate subtlety, but there's also something in it that he can still feed on when he's old and gray, although perhaps not the same things. It's my aspiration to write stories like that. In fact, the majority of my readers are adults who want to read something that will uplift them and make them feel glad to be alive that day. We all need beautiful stories, and without them we suffer. If you'd like to know more about me or my work, please visit my official author's website at www.williamwoodall.org
Jacob Have I Loved	by William Woodall March 11, 2009	18078 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've been writing stories almost since I was able to pick up a jumbo crayon and put words on paper. I love what I do and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share these tales with my readers. My work is typically classified as young adult literature, if only because the stories are clean and most of the characters are young. There's more to it than that, though. Every book I've ever personally loved has been what I'd call ageless. That is, it contains something that can touch the heart of a child while he's still too young and raw to appreciate subtlety, but there's also something in it that he can still feed on when he's old and gray, although perhaps not the same things. It's my aspiration to write stories like that. In fact, the majority of my readers are adults who want to read something that will uplift them and make them feel glad to be alive that day. We all need beautiful stories, and without them we suffer. If you'd like to know more about me or my work, please visit my official author's website at www.williamwoodall.org
Sapphire of the Fairies (Sword of Heavens #1)	by Richard S. Tuttle March 22, 2009	122327 words	Read a sample
Author bio: eBook Reviews Weekly called Richard â€œâ€¦one of this century's leading authors of innovative fantasy tales." Molly Martin calls him â€œâ€¦a skillful weaver of tales.â€ Richard has this to say, â€œMaking the transition from President of a computer consulting firm servicing Fortune 500 companies to the reclusive life of creating new worlds is not as difficult a task as one would imagine. Both require organization, patience, and a vision of what is possible.â€ Richard S. Tuttle accomplishes this transition in a dramatic way with the release of over twenty novels dealing with three entirely created worlds. The Forgotten Legacy Series evolves around a continent comprised of three countries with widely diverse cultures. The Targa Trilogy, Sword of Heavens series, and the Demonstone Chronicles deal not only with a diverse world, but widely varied universes as well. His ability to create a believable world and unique characters is already drawing a following of readers.
Young Lord of Khadora (Forgotten Legacy #1)	by Richard S. Tuttle March 23, 2009	125096 words	Read a sample
Author bio: eBook Reviews Weekly called Richard â€œâ€¦one of this century's leading authors of innovative fantasy tales." Molly Martin calls him â€œâ€¦a skillful weaver of tales.â€ Richard has this to say, â€œMaking the transition from President of a computer consulting firm servicing Fortune 500 companies to the reclusive life of creating new worlds is not as difficult a task as one would imagine. Both require organization, patience, and a vision of what is possible.â€ Richard S. Tuttle accomplishes this transition in a dramatic way with the release of over twenty novels dealing with three entirely created worlds. The Forgotten Legacy Series evolves around a continent comprised of three countries with widely diverse cultures. The Targa Trilogy, Sword of Heavens series, and the Demonstone Chronicles deal not only with a diverse world, but widely varied universes as well. His ability to create a believable world and unique characters is already drawing a following of readers.
You Better Run	by Susan Rollins April 08, 2009	2651 words	Read a sample
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Peter Carrot-top	by Yolanda Jackson May 05, 2009	154321 words	Read a sample
Author bio: My name is Yolanda A. Jackson, born on April 3, 1980 in Rockford, IL. I have been writing from the age of twelve, mostly Fantasy and Sci-Fi, but my writing skills go far beyond the norm into Horror and Animation. I first discovered my talent as a writer when I complained about Robocop needing more action, but my friends loved it. They dared me to come up with a movie better than Robocop - and I did! My first book/script was Copper Kid, it was about a computer programmed robot girl who fights crime with jet-propelled wings and a computer brain. It was just great - well at least I thought so. Finally, I got them to read it and lo and behold they loved it. That was when I first knew maybe I had something. As the years passed, I grew to hate school - it was not the place for me. I began to daydream about being a big movie director and owning my own studio. Of course, it never happened and I eventually finished school, but I hated everything but English class and writing assignments, which led me to my first hand-written novel, September Monkies, that I still have to this day. No one believed in my dreams and, consequently, they were swept aside as I went through this wonderful stage called "growing up". I was a foster child my entire life - a ward of the State - and writing eased the pain of moving from one foster home to another or one group home to another. Every time I moved I tried to write a novel to help me cope with my new home, and because of this I became more involved in my writing. I began to imagine places that only exist in fantasy or animals that only inhabit one's imagination. Soon, this freed me to face reality and to know when not to face reality. While my friends were all dating and into boys, I was into creative writing, imagining fantastic creatures that don't exist or developing characters to which everyone in the world can relate. When I was seventeen, the Department of Children and Family Services let me go and I was out into the real world on my own. That's when I realized that my dreams of writing would have to take a back seat to earning a living. The bills came first, and a roof over my head was more important than what had come to seem like just a dumb dream. It hurt to let my dreams slip away, but I had no choice. It was either work three jobs to get the bills paid or live in a fantasy land where the Fairy God Mother pays the bills. It did not take me long to realize that the Fairy God Mother did not exist. All the money I had for publishing had to be used for survival, and I threw my dreams aside to play the game of life. After years of working three jobs, I got tired and decided to give my dreams one more shot. I got a better job as a Sterile Tech in a trauma hospital and began making a little more money. So, I saved and saved and finally had had enough money to self publish, which has been a wonderful learning experience. I have published my first novel in a series - Peter Carrot-top "In Search Of the 8th Key". My goal in writing is to not only improve my skills, but to get children of the world interested in reading and writing, to see the story unfolding in their minds, and to use their imaginations to dream and to dream big.
Flash Backs	by Shelby Alexander June 04, 2009	10763 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Shelby is a writer, actor, director, painter and happens to do some photography. She is 18 years old and just recently graduated from high school. She has 3 dogs and a bird. She finished writing these short stories recently and is currently working on a SCI-FI zombie book.
League of Extraordinary Robots	by Yolanda Jackson June 10, 2009	69002 words	Read a sample
Author bio: My name is Yolanda A. Jackson, born on April 3, 1980 in Rockford, IL. I have been writing from the age of twelve, mostly Fantasy and Sci-Fi, but my writing skills go far beyond the norm into Horror and Animation. I first discovered my talent as a writer when I complained about Robocop needing more action, but my friends loved it. They dared me to come up with a movie better than Robocop - and I did! My first book/script was Copper Kid, it was about a computer programmed robot girl who fights crime with jet-propelled wings and a computer brain. It was just great - well at least I thought so. Finally, I got them to read it and lo and behold they loved it. That was when I first knew maybe I had something. As the years passed, I grew to hate school - it was not the place for me. I began to daydream about being a big movie director and owning my own studio. Of course, it never happened and I eventually finished school, but I hated everything but English class and writing assignments, which led me to my first hand-written novel, September Monkies, that I still have to this day. No one believed in my dreams and, consequently, they were swept aside as I went through this wonderful stage called "growing up". I was a foster child my entire life - a ward of the State - and writing eased the pain of moving from one foster home to another or one group home to another. Every time I moved I tried to write a novel to help me cope with my new home, and because of this I became more involved in my writing. I began to imagine places that only exist in fantasy or animals that only inhabit one's imagination. Soon, this freed me to face reality and to know when not to face reality. While my friends were all dating and into boys, I was into creative writing, imagining fantastic creatures that don't exist or developing characters to which everyone in the world can relate. When I was seventeen, the Department of Children and Family Services let me go and I was out into the real world on my own. That's when I realized that my dreams of writing would have to take a back seat to earning a living. The bills came first, and a roof over my head was more important than what had come to seem like just a dumb dream. It hurt to let my dreams slip away, but I had no choice. It was either work three jobs to get the bills paid or live in a fantasy land where the Fairy God Mother pays the bills. It did not take me long to realize that the Fairy God Mother did not exist. All the money I had for publishing had to be used for survival, and I threw my dreams aside to play the game of life. After years of working three jobs, I got tired and decided to give my dreams one more shot. I got a better job as a Sterile Tech in a trauma hospital and began making a little more money. So, I saved and saved and finally had had enough money to self publish, which has been a wonderful learning experience. I have published my first novel in a series - Peter Carrot-top "In Search Of the 8th Key". My goal in writing is to not only improve my skills, but to get children of the world interested in reading and writing, to see the story unfolding in their minds, and to use their imaginations to dream and to dream big.
Preview Halfblood	by Leander James June 13, 2009	955 words	Read a sample
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Abner gets turned into a Rutabaga	by Dan Schwartz July 01, 2009	3230 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I love a good story, and I love a good joke. These two factors are my biggest influences. My writing is story telling interconnected through jokes. My debut book No Cure for Nature is a comical environmental adventure which explores the personification of Mother Nature rebelling against humankind in a whirlwind of puns, wordplay and heroism. My background is in Environmental Engineering which is where my strong fascination with environmental issues comes from. I am still unaware where my love for puns was born, and story telling most likely stems back to Sesame Street.
The Alligator versus the Clown	by Dan Schwartz July 02, 2009	685 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I love a good story, and I love a good joke. These two factors are my biggest influences. My writing is story telling interconnected through jokes. My debut book No Cure for Nature is a comical environmental adventure which explores the personification of Mother Nature rebelling against humankind in a whirlwind of puns, wordplay and heroism. My background is in Environmental Engineering which is where my strong fascination with environmental issues comes from. I am still unaware where my love for puns was born, and story telling most likely stems back to Sesame Street.
Breathless: Book One of the Jason and Azazel Trilogy	by V. J. Chambers July 22, 2009	83580 words	Read a sample
Author bio: V. J. Chambers is fond of snakes, cheesecake, her boyfriend Aaron, Stephen King books, Buffy, and corduroy pants (although not exactly in that order). She is the author of the two Jason and Azazel trilogies and many other stories for teens and adults. She lives in Shepherdstown, WV.
Sojourner (Sojourner Series Book 1)	by Maria Rachel Hooley July 27, 2009	67045 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Maria Rachel Hooley is the author of over thirty novels, including When Angels Cry. Her first chapbook of poetry was published by Rose Rock Press in 1999. She is an English teacher who lives in Oklahoma with her three children and husband.
Saturday Night Adventure	by Darius Powell Aug. 01, 2009	2617 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Darius Powell is a former U.S. Army officer and corporate business executive turned writer. Since 2005, he has written two novels, six short stories, and several magazine articles. Raised in Los Angeles, CA, Darius currently lives with his family in Guangzhou, China in support of his wifeâ€™s career.
Tree Stump	by Wolf Tucker Aug. 05, 2009	3056 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Australian Author of fantasy novels.
Touch Piece	by Wolf Tucker Aug. 05, 2009	1942 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Australian Author of fantasy novels.
Winged: A Novella (Of Two Girls)	by Joyce Chng Aug. 06, 2009	54236 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Joyce Chng lives in Singapore, loves sf/f, reading, writing, cooking, gardening and assorted stuff. She has two lovely daughters and a wonderful husband. She also herds cats. Her other writing and publishing credits appear in sf/f publications such as Fang, Claw and Steel, Crossed Genres, Semaphore Magazine, Everyday Fiction, M-BRANE SF and Bards & Sages Quarterly. Stories are featured in anthologies by Semaphore and Apex (The Apex Book of World SF, II, forthcoming). Her two urban fantasy novels by Lyrical Press (Wolf At The Door and Obsidian Moon, Obsidian Eye)are released in April and November 2011 respectively.
The Old Lady	by Wolf Tucker Aug. 20, 2009	2283 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Australian Author of fantasy novels.
Starfire Angels (Starfire Angels: Dark Angel Chronicles Book 1)	by Melanie Nilles Aug. 20, 2009	69423 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Melanie Nilles (aka M. A. Nilles) grew up on a western North Dakota cattle ranch and farm. Along with her interest in horses, she always had a fascination with science fiction and fantasy. After high school, she graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She currently resides in central North Dakota with her family, which includes her husband and kids and three cats. Her published works include the STARFIRE ANGELS series and the LEGEND OF THE WHITE DRAGON epic. Besides writing, she also trains and shows her horse. For updates, visit her website at www.melanienilles.com.
Close Shave	by Ian Buchanan Aug. 21, 2009	2232 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Hi I have been writing still, for those who are still waiting for the next stage of The Jetty Journals. It's coming along, slower than it should, but nearly finished. I'm biased, but I think it will be as exciting as the first book. I work as a technical manager for web projects, and write in bursts when I get some time. Thanks for your feedback, and happy to hear from readers. You can also contact me via the jetty journals website.
Fenwick Family	by Wolf Tucker Aug. 27, 2009	2375 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Australian Author of fantasy novels.
The Amulet (Custodian Novel # 1)	by Alison Pensy Sep. 12, 2009	72655 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Alison Pensy was born and raised in England. She grew up near a medieval city, which is where much of the inspiration for her books comes from. Moving to the States in 2001, she eventually settled near a small town in mid Missouri with her menagerie of animals. Alison also runs her own tax and accounting business and started writing when she became so fed up with the real world, she decided to create her own.
The Gateway	by Steve Simons Sep. 25, 2009	22873 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Steve Simons is primarily a writer of Science Fiction, aimed at a FAMILY audience, although he has turned his hand (or should that be wordprocessor) to other forms of story. Steve started using his creative imagination as a child, entertaining groups of children in the neighbourhood. Many was the time that the children would get into trouble for getting back home later than heir normal "get in by" time, as they got engrossed in one of Steve's stories. Breifly, Steve put his pen to work, writing short stories for the entertainment of family and freinds, but nothing serious came of that. Then in later life, Steve took up the pen again and started writing scripts and short stories for a children's podshow called KidsCastUK. This grew into two shows, one specialising in Science Fiction and Steve took key writer role on that show. Encouraged to do even more, Steve wrote his first book "The Sphere of Time", this grew to become a 3 book series TSOT 1 -3.
How Did I Get Here?	by Ahmad Williams Oct. 07, 2009	34809 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Ahmad Williams is a native of Vineland, New Jersey and is a graduate of both Trinity Lutheran Seminary (MTS, 2008) and The Ohio State University (BA, History, 2004). He is the proud owner of Uncle Johnâ€™s Fish, LLC and the CEO and co-founder of Mortified Books; along with his wife Crystal. Ahmad is ordained by the World Council of Independent Christian Churches (WCICC) and currently serves as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. He is married to the former Crystal Childs and they currently reside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio with their four children.
The Three Soldiers	by Dory Lee Maske Oct. 09, 2009	3971 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've always been a reader--loved fairy tales when I was young. I started writing when I had children of my own. My husband, Bob Maske, does all the art work for my stories. He did all the book covers and the animations that accompany each story. I try to keep at least half of my stories and books free and would love to receive feedback from my readers. You can contact me at bbmask@starstream.net or at doryleemaske@wavecable.com Thanks to all you readers out there for your support.
Loner in Space	by Steve Simons Oct. 11, 2009	53415 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Steve Simons is primarily a writer of Science Fiction, aimed at a FAMILY audience, although he has turned his hand (or should that be wordprocessor) to other forms of story. Steve started using his creative imagination as a child, entertaining groups of children in the neighbourhood. Many was the time that the children would get into trouble for getting back home later than heir normal "get in by" time, as they got engrossed in one of Steve's stories. Breifly, Steve put his pen to work, writing short stories for the entertainment of family and freinds, but nothing serious came of that. Then in later life, Steve took up the pen again and started writing scripts and short stories for a children's podshow called KidsCastUK. This grew into two shows, one specialising in Science Fiction and Steve took key writer role on that show. Encouraged to do even more, Steve wrote his first book "The Sphere of Time", this grew to become a 3 book series TSOT 1 -3.
Youthtopia	by Tony Christini Oct. 18, 2009	34820 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Co-founder and co-editor of Liberation Lit.
The White Shadow Saga: The Stolen Moon of Londor	by A.P. Stephens Oct. 18, 2009	101194 words	Read a sample
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The Roman and the Runaway	by A. J. Braithwaite Oct. 19, 2009	42013 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Born in England in the 1960s and emigrated to Canada in 2007, where she has a small hobby farm growing vegetables, raising chickens and occasionally finding time to write.
The Fourth World	by Laurence Moroney Oct. 19, 2009	76734 words	Read a sample
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Island Child	by Dory Lee Maske Oct. 29, 2009	1417 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I've always been a reader--loved fairy tales when I was young. I started writing when I had children of my own. My husband, Bob Maske, does all the art work for my stories. He did all the book covers and the animations that accompany each story. I try to keep at least half of my stories and books free and would love to receive feedback from my readers. You can contact me at bbmask@starstream.net or at doryleemaske@wavecable.com Thanks to all you readers out there for your support.
April, Maybe June	by Denise Weeks Nov. 03, 2009	44846 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Denise Weeks (Shalanna Collins) has been a writer since she could hold a crayon. She is a graduate of Plano Senior High and Southern Methodist University, and worked as a software engineer for several years. Like many homegrown Texas humorists, Shalanna is not funny. Novelist, pianist, belly dancer, baton twirler (but no fire batons ever again, by order of the Renner, Texas, Volunteer Fire Brigade), high priestess of Paul McCartney, and amateur radio operator, she has published many fascinating short pieces on her weblog (not a "diary"--diaries pretend to some version of the truth, and writers don't hold with strict veracity. We prefer stories. They make more sense.) A graduate of SMU many years after Laura Bush, Shalanna has worked as a software engineer, Dairy Queen soft-serve cone maker (she perfected that little twirl on the top of the dipped cone), math tutor, and most recently head quality-control supervisor at the banana factory--but at every job, she subverted the paradigm and secretly recorded the bosses' conversations to use in her horror stories. (Okay, we made up that bit about the banana factory just to sound cool.) She has been writing since she could hold a crayon. She started with fiction, which Mama said was "lying," so she was frequently spanked (forty lashes with a wet tortilla). Consequently, she can twist a fact in the service of her claims until it screams for diplomatic immunity. Elected a permanent member of the Cool Kids for her stellar recipe for Toasted Tangerines-avec-Brie, she is currently at work on a series of cozy mysteries as well as on various works of literary genius. Last month she experienced her big showbiz break when she shouted, "Pick me, ya croptop jarhead!" at Drew Carey from the studio audience of "The Price is Right.â€ She went to New York City last December as one of eight finalists in the Scotch Brand Most Gifted (Gift) Wrapper Contest and participated in the final rounds held at Rockefeller Center. While in NYC, she made a pilgrimage to the Algonquin to kiss the famed Algonquin Round Table where Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, and many other greats once sat every day at lunch. Her novel _Dulcinea_ was the first runner-up in the original 1996 Warner Aspect First Fantasy Novel contest. She and her husband live happily in a northern suburb of Dallas, Texas, with their two beloved pets: a yappy Pomeranian and Shalanna's elderly mother. She collects Benchley first editions and patterned paper towels. Her favorite foods are curried yak and French fries. She knows (but is not telling) a plethora of alchemical and occult secrets. Homeland Security has identified her as a person of interest. Favorite Author(s): Shakespeare, Donald E. Westlake, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Harper Lee Favorite Book(s): To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, The Secret History, Bellwether (by Connie Willis), Dulcinea (by Shalanna Collins) http://shalanna.livejournal.com (more of a personal blog than a marketing tool!) Read one of my books? Have a question? Please feel free to email me at shalanna.collins@gmail.com
Regenis 4 Chronicles {Book 1}	by Steve Simons Nov. 14, 2009	39398 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Steve Simons is primarily a writer of Science Fiction, aimed at a FAMILY audience, although he has turned his hand (or should that be wordprocessor) to other forms of story. Steve started using his creative imagination as a child, entertaining groups of children in the neighbourhood. Many was the time that the children would get into trouble for getting back home later than heir normal "get in by" time, as they got engrossed in one of Steve's stories. Breifly, Steve put his pen to work, writing short stories for the entertainment of family and freinds, but nothing serious came of that. Then in later life, Steve took up the pen again and started writing scripts and short stories for a children's podshow called KidsCastUK. This grew into two shows, one specialising in Science Fiction and Steve took key writer role on that show. Encouraged to do even more, Steve wrote his first book "The Sphere of Time", this grew to become a 3 book series TSOT 1 -3.
FireHouse	by Dave Conifer Nov. 14, 2009	76204 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Dave Conifer, a fitness fanatic who lives in Southern New Jersey, has authored seven books including three YA, three thrillers and a satirical comedy.
Snapdragon Alley	by Tom Lichtenberg Nov. 15, 2009	43072 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Short absurdist comic-surrealist nonsense with poly genre mashup. Sincerely weird.
Colt O'Brien Sees the Light	by George Cole Nov. 27, 2009	48732 words	Read a sample
Author bio: After raising a family, George Matthew Cole lives with his wife and dog in Burien, Washington. His career, that spans over thirty years, has been exclusively in the field of computing. He has worked with mainframe computers as well as PCs and servers. "Flashmath for Windows 95" is a flash card program written by Mr. Cole many years ago. It is still in use today. The idea for "Colt O'brien Sees the Light" came from personal experience working with high school students over a two year period.
Entrapment	by T. M. Hunter Nov. 28, 2009	3740 words	Read a sample
Author bio: T. M. Hunter's stories have appeared in such publications as RAY GUN REVIVAL, RESIDENTIAL ALIENS and GOLDEN VISIONS MAGAZINE, and have received critical acclaim, twice (2007, 2009) receiving a top ten finish in the P&E Readers Poll. He currently has three novels in the Aston West series, HEROES DIE YOUNG, FRIENDS IN DEED (both from Burst Books) and the latest, DEATH BRINGS VICTORY. Outside of the series, he currently has one novella, SEEKER, and an 11-story collection in DEAD OR ALIVE (from ResAliens Press). Although set in the Aston universe, he also has a standalone novel, THE CURE. He currently lives in Wichita, Kansas along with his wife and two puking furballs who like to make him think he controls his own life. Read free excerpts and stories at AstonWest.com, and follow him on Twitter (@astonwest) and Facebook (The Aston West Universe).
Shades Of Memnon	by Gregory Walker Dec. 06, 2009	73057 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Bio and book info: Brother G (Gregory L. Walker) is a Chicago based journalist, poet, historian and author. While working part-time for the Associated Press, Brother G spent 10 years conducting research for the African Legends genre, writing "Shades Of Memnon," and developing contacts in archeology anthropology and linguistics worldwide. Shades Of Memnon is an exciting, inspiring, award winning series of adventure novels written in the epic style similar to classics like "The Lord Of The Rings." But this series finally revives an aspect of history and legend that has been long overdue: The contributions of Africans to world history and ancient legends. According to many teachers, these books help to promote a truly multicultural experience in the classroom, promoting historical self-esteem and interracial respect. The reading program consists of books, teaching guides, music and art and has proven to be a powerful educational tool. Especially in tough, low reading interest situations. The books have been used in the efforts of dozens of teachers to improve the reading interests and literacy scores of students from middle school, high school and even college. The teaching guides are the result of over two years of research and writing by Dr. Clyde A. Winters PhD, of Governor State University and a 25-year teaching veteran of the Chicago Public School system. Brother G has also written columns on comic books and graphic novels for the American Library Association, contributed to the national news publication "In These Times" and is one of a popular group of Chicago poets who inspired the motion picture "Love Jones." Recipient of the Best New Author Of the Year Award at Chicago's Black Book Fair 2000, Brother G has been a featured speaker o n C-Span, at the Harlem Book Fair, The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, the Association For The Study of Classical African Civilizations, and numerous other schools, colleges and organizations. Brother G won of the Best New Author of The Year Award at Chicago's Black Book Fair 2000 and the African American Pavilion's 2009 Octavia Butler Humanitarian Award on May 30 at Book Expo America. See me speak for C-Span here: http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=287796-4 Read reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0966237404/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0966237420&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ZMGM2PVCDA9PF7BR51H See me speak to a group of youths here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid= [11:08:11 AM] Gregory Walker: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3596705828408030197#
Grizelda	by Margaret Taylor Dec. 08, 2009	75520 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Hello! I am a science fiction and fantasy author, bibliophile, self-proclaimed nerd, and occasional biologist. You can find my first novel, Grizelda, on this site; The Confederacy of Heaven will debut in the fall of 2010. In these books you are liable to find sock theft, goblin poetry, annoying spirit guides, and an oblique reference to the Jedi Mind Trick. Enjoy!
Playing the 'Son' Card	by Wilson James Dec. 12, 2009	31538 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Wilson James was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and currently lives on the coast in northern California. He has worked in, on, and around the water, and loves to travel. He claims to be a sailor in addition to identifying himself as an author of adult and young adult fiction. The stories of Wilson James mostly target Young Adults, and describe adventures about family, loyalty, honor, tenacity and courage with various backdrops including sailing, aquatics, downhill skiing, international competition, and success at young ages, set in Europe and North America. As Wilson says, his books are about empowering youth. â€œIf my stories help young people, by giving examples of kids persevering in difficult situations, then I will be very satisfied. If my stories help young people overcome their own challenges, and perhaps find some inspiration, then I will be happy. If my stories help young people find the tenacity and courage to succeed in their own lives, then I will be very pleased. If my stories help achieve some better understanding among friends and families, then I will consider myself fulfilled.â€ Wilson describes the ultimate reward for writing. â€œIf even one young person finds some example in one of my books that he or she can use in their own life, then I will consider that every moment I spent writing those books was the best possible way to spend that time.â€ His YA fiction book A FAMILY LEGACY: THE WATSON WORKS made it into the second round of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Another of his titles, PLAYING THE BASEBALL CARD, was reviewed as a "Great Book" and "Very Inspiring" and for more than a year has maintained a sales rank well into the top 1% at Barnes and Noble. He has a number of titles available in print and as multi-format eBooks at Smashwords and other major eBook retailers. One of his books, SONS and BROTHERS in SEATTLE, made it to the top of the Best Sellers list for Adult Drama fiction. He is also proud to say that two of his titles have made it to the top of the YA Best Seller lists at Smashwords. One of those titles, ROBERT's RIDE, made it to #1 only 6 weeks after being published. The other top title, SONS and BROTHERS in SEATTLE, sat in the #1 spot for two weeks before being pushed back into the number two spot by ROBERTâ€™S RIDE. To contact Wilson directly, email wil.james (at) live.com For details of all his titles, including where to find his books, and occasional promotional e-coupons for his eBooks, and information on works in progress, visit his blog, at http://wilsonjamesauthor.blogspot.com/
The Hero Chronicles, Book 1: The Hero of 1000 Years	by Christine E Schulze Dec. 16, 2009	39431 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Christine E. Schulze has been creating books since she was too young to even write them in words. Her collection of YA fantasy books, The Amielian Legacy, is comprised of series and stand-alone books which can all be read separately but which weave together to create an amazing fantasy. She hopes to inspire readers throughout the world with these books by publishing in both traditional and electronic formats to make them available to all readers. Christine has published several stories with Calliope and Kalkion magazines and is an active member of the WEbook online writing community. She has also published several Christian/fantasy books which are available at various online retailers, as well as publishing several eBooks via Writers-Exchange. Her latest and most exciting venture includes her publications with Old Line Publishing: Bloodmaiden and Tears of a Vampire Prince: the First Krystine. Christine currently lives in Belleville, Illinois in her first and most thrilling apartment. THE AMIELIAN LEGACY * Denotes works not yet published ** Denotes works not yet finished The Stregoni Sequence (four books): Golden Healer, Dark Enchantress Memory Charmer * Wind Whisperer, Truth Gazer * Wish Granter * LOZ (three books) Loz: Zephyrâ€™s Islands * Loz: The Mass * Loz: Final Quest * The Legends of Surprisers (three books): The Legends of Surprisers, Book I The Legends of Surprisers, Books II and III The Vision The Gailean Quartet (four books): The Prism of Ashlei The Last Musician and the Pool of Lorelei Elantra: Song of Tears, Lady of the Dawn The Silver Stag Bloodmaiden Bloodmaiden: A Fantasy Anthology Broken: A Darkly Romantic Anthology * Black Lace: A Grimmly fantastic Lily in the Snow and Other Elemental Tales * The Last Star * Chimes, La Mariposa: Two Tales of Emreal * The Crystal Rings * The Pirates of Meleeon Tears of a Vampire Prince: The First Krystine The Hero Chronicles (five books): The Hero of 1,000 Years Heroes Reunited Heroes of the Dove (or The Dove) The Secret Sister and the Silver Knight The Princess of Destiny and the Princess of the Night The Boy Who Fell From the Sky * You, Fairie, I ** Carousel in the Clouds *
Whirl of the Wheel	by Catherine Condie Dec. 26, 2009	24442 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Born in Cambridge,UK, Catherine began her career in PR and corporate communications, progressing as an editor of science journals, and as communications advisor for a European programme. She currently works in internet marketing and is a school literacy governor. Catherine is also a singer/songwriter and guitarist, and plays in a rock band.
Metamorphosis	by Huda Ab Rahman Dec. 29, 2009	118604 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Hello! I am the author of Metamorphosis, the first installment in the Welcome to the World of Freaks series. I have so much fun writing and figuring out ways to conclude the mystery, so I hope you will experience the same thing! Hopefully, I could publish the second book soon, so keep an eye on that! Feel free to contact me on Twitter, and tell me your opinion about my book! And tell me who's your favorite character as well! If you want to learn more about me, just simply visit my blog! From the deep of my heart, I thank you with much gratitude for reading my book, and reading my profile! Much love to all of you. :)
A Family Legacy: The Watson Works	by Wilson James Dec. 31, 2009	52847 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Wilson James was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and currently lives on the coast in northern California. He has worked in, on, and around the water, and loves to travel. He claims to be a sailor in addition to identifying himself as an author of adult and young adult fiction. The stories of Wilson James mostly target Young Adults, and describe adventures about family, loyalty, honor, tenacity and courage with various backdrops including sailing, aquatics, downhill skiing, international competition, and success at young ages, set in Europe and North America. As Wilson says, his books are about empowering youth. â€œIf my stories help young people, by giving examples of kids persevering in difficult situations, then I will be very satisfied. If my stories help young people overcome their own challenges, and perhaps find some inspiration, then I will be happy. If my stories help young people find the tenacity and courage to succeed in their own lives, then I will be very pleased. If my stories help achieve some better understanding among friends and families, then I will consider myself fulfilled.â€ Wilson describes the ultimate reward for writing. â€œIf even one young person finds some example in one of my books that he or she can use in their own life, then I will consider that every moment I spent writing those books was the best possible way to spend that time.â€ His YA fiction book A FAMILY LEGACY: THE WATSON WORKS made it into the second round of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Another of his titles, PLAYING THE BASEBALL CARD, was reviewed as a "Great Book" and "Very Inspiring" and for more than a year has maintained a sales rank well into the top 1% at Barnes and Noble. He has a number of titles available in print and as multi-format eBooks at Smashwords and other major eBook retailers. One of his books, SONS and BROTHERS in SEATTLE, made it to the top of the Best Sellers list for Adult Drama fiction. He is also proud to say that two of his titles have made it to the top of the YA Best Seller lists at Smashwords. One of those titles, ROBERT's RIDE, made it to #1 only 6 weeks after being published. The other top title, SONS and BROTHERS in SEATTLE, sat in the #1 spot for two weeks before being pushed back into the number two spot by ROBERTâ€™S RIDE. To contact Wilson directly, email wil.james (at) live.com For details of all his titles, including where to find his books, and occasional promotional e-coupons for his eBooks, and information on works in progress, visit his blog, at http://wilsonjamesauthor.blogspot.com/
Torn From Innocence The Bullies Victim	by Mark Grinage Jan. 19, 2010	2186 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Hello all,my name is Mark Grinage.Writer of poetry,short-stories,songs,screenplays,and novella's.Dad of six,currently residing in Summerlin,Las Vegas Nevada.

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