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Between Darkness and Light Trilogy by Brianna Hawthorne Between Darkness and Light Trilogy by Brianna Hawthorne July 14, 2011 135392 words Read a sample
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Brianna Hawthorne has in the past lived in cities and enjoyed a technological career, but the stresses of her profession and all the political… stuff it entailed eventually drove her to write. After many more years and frustrations, she ran away to the mountains where, aside from trips to the Island that inspired the creation of Shiral, she wishes to stay until the end of her days. Before the responsibilities of parenthood overtook her, she was a computer geek that loved to play role-playing games and being a weekend historian in the Society for Creative Anachronism. Now she concentrates on providing the healthiest home environment for her family as possible. She enjoys growing her own organic foods and herbs, and listening to a wide variety of music.
The Wyckham House by Sharon Gerlach The Wyckham House by Sharon Gerlach Dec. 19, 2011 135363 words Read a sample
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Sharon Gerlach was in training to be a ninja, but a dismaying lack of physical grace and balance—not to mention the inability to keep her big mouth shut—ended her ninja career before it had really begun. Now she writes. She doesn’t write about ninjas because that’s obviously a sore subject. But she writes about other really cool things and figures someone else will cover the ninjas. Life’s really not all about ninjas, anyway. Sharon lives on the dry side of the Pacific Northwest with her husband (who must really be fond of her as he hasn’t left her yet despite her ninja failings); two of her three kids (none of whom possess ninja qualities either); and a Border collie who suffers the presence of seven cats. Yes, you guessed it—ninja cats! Subscribe at RunningInkPress.com to be notified of more releases by this author.
Mighty Hammer Down by David J Guyton Mighty Hammer Down by David J Guyton Jan. 03, 2010 134718 words Read a sample
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See the Mighty Hammer Down book trailer on youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIWyr_h-Baw I am an author and artist living in the eastern United States. My work is fantasy, but it is an allegory for the modern political struggles in the United States. To hear free audio chapters of my book, Mighty Hammer Down, visit my MySpace page at the link below (you do not need to be a MySpace user to hear the free audio).
Omaha by Kevin O'Kane Omaha by Kevin O'Kane Jan. 16, 2010 134283 words Read a sample
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O'Kane is a reasonably presentable (most days) computer science professor with long experience dealing with computer technology and the college scene. Author has published numerous scientific journal articles and technical books which, he asserts, are mainly non-fiction but of no immediate relevance to the work at hand. He can be contacted via kc.okane@gmail.com
Islam's Reformers by M. Sıddık Gümüş Islam's Reformers by M. Sıddık Gümüş Dec. 21, 2011 134216 words Read a sample
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Islam and Christianity by Hüseyn Hilmi Işık Islam and Christianity by Hüseyn Hilmi Işık Dec. 16, 2011 133651 words Read a sample
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Din bilgilerinde derin âlim ve tasavvuf marifetlerinde kâmil ve mükemmil olan kerametler, harikalar sahibi Seyyid Abdülhakim Arvasi hazretlerinin yetiştirdiği yetkili bir âlimdir. Kitapları bütün ülkelerde okunmaktadır. Tam İlmihal Seadet-i Ebediyye başta olmak üzere, 14 Türkçe, 60 Arapça ve 25 Farsça ve bunlardan tercüme edilen, Fransızca, İngilizce, Almanca, Rusça ve diğer dillerdeki yüzlerce kitabın yazarıdır. 8 Mart 1911’de, Eyüp Sultan’da doğdu, 26 Ekim 2001’de vefat etti. Çok sayıda insanın katıldığı cenaze namazından sonra Eyüp Sultan’daki aile kabristanına defnedildi. Von Mises’den yüksek matematik, Prager’den mekanik, Dember’den fizik, Goss’dan teknik kimya okudu. Kimya profesörü Arndt’ın yanında çalıştı, takdirlerini kazandı. Arndt’ın yanında altı ay travay yaptı ve İstanbul Üniversitesi’nde çalışarak, Phenyl-cyan-nitromethan cisminin sentezini yaptı ve formülünü tespit etti. 1936 senesi sonunda 1/1 sayılı Kimya Yüksek Mühendisliği diplomasını aldı. Albaylığa kadar Türk ordusunda zehirli gazlar mütehassıslığı ve kimya öğretmenliği yapmıştır. Siyasete hiç karışmadı, hiçbir partiye bağlanmadı. Bölücülüğe ve kanunlara karşı gelmeye karşı idi. Bunu eserlerinde açıkça bildirmiştir. Dünyanın her yerine gönderdiği çeşitli dillerdeki kitaplarında, İslam dininin doğru olarak anlaşılması, İslam ahkâmının ve ahlakının yayılması için çalıştı. Bunun için, dini dünya çıkarlarına alet edenlerin ve mezhepsizlerin iftira oklarına hedef oldu. (Eczacı, kimyager, dinden ne anlar? O mesleğinde çalışsın, bizim işimize karışmasın) diyenler oldu. Evet, bu zat, eczacı ve kimya yüksek mühendisi olarak milletine 30 yıldan fazla hizmet etti. Fakat din tahsili de yaparak ve geceli gündüzlü çalışarak, büyük İslam âliminden icazet almakla da şereflendi. Hiçbir zaman kendi görüşünü, kendi fikrini yazmayıp, daima Ehl-i sünnet âlimlerinin, anlayabilenleri hayran eden kıymetli yazılarını Arapça ve Farsça’dan tercüme ederek kitaplarında yayınlamıştır. Seyyid Ahmet Mekki Efendi, Tam İlmihal Seadet-i Ebediyye kitabına yazdığı takrizde buyuruyor ki: (Asrımızın fadıllarından, zamanımızın bir tanesinin yazmış olduğu Seadet-i Ebediyye kitabına göz gezdirdim. Bu kitapta, kelâm, fıkıh ve tasavvuf bilgilerini buldum. Bunların hepsinin, bilgilerini nübüvvet kaynağından almış olanların kitaplarından toplanmış olduğunu gördüm. Bu kitapta, Ehl-i sünnet itikadına uygun olmayan hiçbir bilgi, hiçbir söz yoktur. Ey Temiz gençler, dini ve milli bilgilerinizi, bu latif, benzeri bulunmayan, belki de, ileride bir benzeri yazılamayacak olan, bu kitaptan alın!) Hüseyin Hilmi Işık Efendi, Ehl-i sünnet âlimlerinin kitaplarını okuyup anlayabilecek salih kimselerin azaldığını ve cahil kimselerin din adamları arasına karışarak, bozuk kitaplar yazıldığını görerek üzülmüş, (Fitne yayıldığı zaman, hakikati bilen, başkalarına bildirsin! Bildirmezse, Allah’ın ve bütün insanların laneti ona olsun) hadis-i şerifinde bildirilen tehditten dehşet duymuştur. İnsanlara olan şefkat ve merhameti de, O’nu hizmete zorlayarak, Ehl-i sünnet âlimlerinin kitaplarından seçtiği yazıları tercüme etmiş ve herkesin anlayabileceği şekilde açıklamaya çalışmıştır. Aldığı sayısız tebrik ve takdir yazılarının yanı sıra, tek tük cahilin serzeniş ve iftiralarına da hedef olmuştur. Rabbine ve vicdanına karşı ihlâsında ve sadakatinde bir şüphesi olmadığı için, Allahü teâlâya tevekkül ve Resulünün ve salih kullarının mübarek ruhlarına tevessül ederek, hizmete devam etmiştir. Bütün bu hizmetlerin, İslâm âlimlerine olan aşırı sevgi ve saygısının bereketi ile olduğunu söylerdi. Her sohbetinde İslâm âlimlerinin kitaplarından okur, İmam-ı Rabbani ve Abdülhakim Arvasi hazretlerinin sözlerini aktarırken gözleri yaşarır ve (Kelâm-ı kibâr, kibâr-ı kelâmest), yani büyüklerin sözü, sözlerin büyüğüdür buyururdu. Hüseyin Hilmi Efendi, maddî ve manevî, dünyevî, uhrevî ve bilhassa fen, tıp ve eczacılık ilimlerinde zamanın ileri gelenlerinden idi. Her sözü ilme, fenne ve tecrübeye dayanan ve bu bilgilerini, tecrübelerini dinin temel miyarlarıyla karşılaştırıp tartarak söylediğinden, hikmet konuşan yani her sözünde dünyevi veya uhrevî faydalar bulunan, belki eşi bir daha zor bulunabilecek, âlim bir zat idi. En kıymetli kitaplardan tercüme ve derlemelerle, telif eserler vücuda getirdi. Akaid hususunda, bilhassa Ehl-i sünnet vel-cemaat inancını sade bir dille açıklayıp, bu inancın yayılmasında, öncülük etti. Hanefi, Maliki, Şafii ve Hanbeli mezheplerinden birinde bulunmanın Ehl-i sünnetin alameti olduğunu, herkesin kendi mezhebine göre amel etmesinin şart olduğunu, zaruret ve ihtiyaç halindeyse, hak olan dört mezhepten birinin taklit edilebileceğini, Ehl-i sünnet kitaplarından alarak açıkladı. Seadet-i Ebediyye ve diğer kitaplarında, binlerce mesele yazdı. Unutulmuş ilimleri ihya etti. (Ümmetim bozulduğu zaman bir sünnetimi ihya edene yüz şehid sevâbı verilir) hadis-i şerifini hep göz önünde tutarak, farzları, vacibleri, sünnetleri, hatta müstehabları uzun uzun yazdı. Dünyanın her tarafındaki insanlara İslamiyet’i doğru olarak tanıttı. Ehl-i sünnet âlimlerince tasvip edilen ve övülen, yüzlerce Arabî ve Fârisî eseri, Hakîkat Kitabevi vasıtasıyla yedi iklim, dört bucağa yaydı. Vehhabi, Hurufi, Kadiyani gibi bozuk fırkaların doğru yoldan ayrıldıkları noktaları, bütün dünyaya vesikalarla tanıttı. Ehl-i sünnet itikadı canlanmaya, kıpırdamaya ve yeşermeye başladı. Bu bakımdan yaptıkları işi, dini tecdid ile isimlendiren zatlar oldu. Tecdid, dini yenileyip kuvvetlendirmek demektir. Başarılarının sebeplerini soranlara, "(Helekel müsevvifun) yani (Sonra yaparım diyenler helak oldu), hadis-i şerifine uyarak bugünün işini yarına bırakmadım ve kendi işimi kendim gördüm, yapamadığım işi bir başkasına havale ettiğim zaman neticesini takip ettim" cevabını verirdi. (Bu zamanda İslamiyet'e hizmeti başarıyla yapabilmek için muhatabın anlayacağı gibi konuşmalı ve herkese tatlı dilli güler yüzlü olmalıdır) buyururdu. Gerçek bir tevazuya sahipti. Kendisini asla başkalarından üstün görmezdi. Kendisinden büyüklerin yanında konuşmaz, kimseyle münakaşa etmez, edebi gözetir, ekseriya iki dizi üzerine otururdu. Bursa’da, eski müderrislerden Ali Haydar Efendiyi ziyaretinde, saatlerce iki dizi üzerinde oturunca, Ali Haydar Efendi talebelerine, (Hilmi Beyden edeb öğrenin, edeb!) demişti. Hüseyin Hilmi Işık Efendi, ailesinden Osmanlı terbiyesi, Abdülhakim Arvasi hazretlerinden de tasavvuf edebi almıştı... "En büyük keramet istikamet üzere olmaktır" buyururdu. Namazı ve diğer ibadetleri birinci vazife olarak görür, altını çize çize "Namaza mani olan işte hayır yoktur", derdi. Hüseyin Hilmi Işık "rahmetullahi aleyh" dine zararı olmayan şeylere üzülmezdi. Çocukların yaramazlıklarını tabii görürdü. Ama onlara dinlerini öğretmekte gevşek davranılmasını hoş görmezdi. Şahsî malı, serveti yoktu. Çok çalışkandı. Nesi varsa, kitaplara ve kitapların dünyaya yayılmasına harcadı. Hakikî bir tevazuya sahip idi. Kendisini asla başkalarından üstün görmez, sevenlerine "Benim günahım hepinizden çoktur, çünkü ben hepinizden daha yaşlıyım" derdi. Evine gelen misafirlere lâyıkıyla hizmet ederdi. Evinin alış verişini bizzat yapar, odununu ve kömürünü kendi alır, fatura ve vergilerini kendisi yatırırdı. Hüseyin Hilmi Işık, çok nazik ve kibardı. Mamak Maske fabrikasında vazife yaparken, orada Cemal adında bir genç çalışıyordu. Babası Diyanette heyet-i müşavere azası Konyalı Eyüb Necati Perhiz idi. Genç evde de efendimli konuşmaya ve ibadetlerini yapmaya başlayınca babası bu değişikliğin sebebini sordu. Bizim bir kumandanımız var, çok kibar birisidir. Efendimsiz konuşmaya alışırım da onun yanında da öyle konuşurum diye korkuyorum dedi. Babası şaşırdı. Oğlu ile, Hüseyin Hilmi Efendiye, kendisini ziyaret edip teşekkür etmek üzere haber gönderdi. Hilmi Efendi "babanız yaşlıdır. Buraya gelmesi de uygun olmaz, biz ona gidelim" dedi; ve ziyaret etti. Seâdet-i Ebediyye kitabını ilk çıkardığı sıralar, subaylara, senede bir kaç defa çift maaş verirlerdi. Çift maaşın tekini biriktirip, bu kitabı çıkarmak için harcardı. Hüseyin Hilmi Işık'ın "rahmetullahi aleyh", sabır ve tahammülleri çok idi. İnsanlardan, bir eziyet, sıkıntı gelse katlanır, mukabele etmezdi. Yerine göre pamuktan yumuşak, ama küfre, bid'atlere ve günâha karşı da çelik gibi sert idi. Dinimizin öngördüğü derecede cesûr idi. Kitaplarında doğruyu yazmaktan kaçınmaz, "Korkulacak yalnız Allahü teâlâdır" der, ama fitne çıkmamasına da çok dikkat ederdi. Devletin kanunlarına uymada çok titiz davranırdı. Müslüman dine uyar, günah işlemez; kanunlara uyar, suç işlemez derdi. Sık sık "Vatan sevgisi imandandır" hadis-i şerîfini okurdu. Hüseyin Hilmi Işık "rahmetullahi aleyh", maddî ve mânevî, dünyevî ve uhrevî ve bilhassa fen, tıb ve eczacılık ilimlerinde zamanın ileri gelenlerinden olduğu için, gerçek bir âlim idi. Her sözü ilme, fenne ve tecrübeye dayanan ve bu bilgilerini ve tecrübelerini dinin temel ve asıl miyarları ile karşılaştırıp, tartarak, söylediğinden, hikmet konuşan, yâni her sözünde dünyevi veya uhrevî faydalar bulunan, belki eşi bir daha çok zor bulunabilecek olan bir zât idi. IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE Hüseyn Hilmi Işık, 'Rahmat-allahi alaih’, publisher of the Waqf Ikhlas Publications, was born in Eyyub Sultan, Istanbul in 1329 (A.D. 1911). Of the one hundred and forty-four books he published, sixty are Arabic, twenty-five Persian, fourteen Turkish, and the remaining translated books consist of French, German, English, Russian and other languages. Hüseyn Hilmi Işık, 'Rahmat-allahi alaih' (guided by Sayyid Abdulhakim Arvasi, ‘Rahmat-allahi alaih’, a profound scholar of the religion and was perfect in virtues of tasawwuf and capable to direct disciples in a fully mature manner; possessor of glories and wisdom), was a competent, great Islamic scholar able to pave the way for attaining happiness, passed away during the night between October 25, 2001 (8 Shaban 1422) and October 26, 2001 (9 Shaban 1422). He was buried at Eyyub Sultan, where he was born.
The Fox by Arlene Radasky The Fox by Arlene Radasky July 26, 2009 133296 words Read a sample
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History is a passion. Telling stories about those who lived before is a passion. I am a grandmother who wants my grandchildren to learn about our past so they can understand their future. I have traveled the world. In a past life, I lived in Scotland. Now I live in California. Visit my website, www.radasky.com and contact me.
Opening Acts by SFnovelists Opening Acts by SFnovelists July 28, 2011 133106 words Read a sample
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We're members of SFNovelists - a community of science fiction and fantasy writers that provides mutual support and professional advice, as well as discussions about writing and publishing. Our ranks include those who have been working in the business for decades and others who are just beginning their careers. Bestselling novelists and award winners as well as up-and-coming authors. Although we are scattered throughout the world, we are linked by our love of genre fiction and our desire to spread the word about it via our website and blog.
Empire (In Her Name: Redemption, Book 1) by Michael R. Hicks Empire (In Her Name: Redemption, Book 1) by Michael R. Hicks Sep. 04, 2009 133076 words Read a sample
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Born in 1963, Michael Hicks grew up in the age of the Apollo program and spent his youth glued to the television watching the original Star Trek series and other science fiction movies, which continues to be a source of entertainment and inspiration. Having spent the majority of his life as a voracious reader, he has been heavily influenced by writers ranging from Robert Heinlein to Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, and David Weber to S.M. Stirling. Living in Maryland with his beautiful wife, two wonderful stepsons and two mischievous Siberian cats, he continues to work full-time while dreaming and writing.
Love versus Terrorism - Poems on Anti Terror , Peace , Love , Brotherhood by Nikhil Parekh Love versus Terrorism - Poems on Anti Terror , Peace , Love , Brotherhood by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 132373 words Read a sample
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Nikhil Parekh, 33 years of age, from Ahmedabad, India- is a Love Poet and Eight-time World Record holder with the Limca Book of Records India (Only 2nd in Official World Rankings to Guinness Book of World Records) for his poetry. These Eight World Records held by Parekh with the Limca Book of Records are for - (1) "Being the First Indian Poet to be published/featured in McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme which is the World's Number 1 English Rhyming Dictionary-for his poem: Come Lets Embrace our New Religion" (2) "Being the First Indian Poet to have won Poet of the Year Award at the Canadian Federation of Poets which is Canada's National Poetry Body endorsed by Governor General of Canada" (3) "Being the First Indian Poet to be published in a Commonwealth Newsletter for his poem on AIDS which is 'Aids doesn't kill. Your Attitude kills." (4) "Being the First Indian Poet to win an EPPIE award for best poetry e-book" (5) "Writing the most number of letters to and receiving the most number of replies from World Leaders and World Organizations". (6) "Being the First Indian Poet to be Goodwill Ambassador to the International Goodwill Treaty for World Peace - GoodwillTreaty.org". (7) "Being the First Indian Poet whose Poems have been made into Films at Youtube.com - The World's largest video sharing website". (8) " Being the 1st Indian Poet to be featured for his Poetry Book - 'Love versus Terrorism- Poems on Anti Terror, Peace' , at Wattpad.com - The World's most popular ebook community and largest website for reading books on mobile phones". * Images and Details of Parekh's complete World Records in Poetry and Awards can be visited at - www.worldrecordsandawards.blogspot.com . Parekh has composed thousands of poems on - God, Peace, Love, Friendship, Life, Anti Terror, Death, Mother, Father, Environment, Lovers, Humanity, Brotherhood, Philanthropy . He is also an author of several Poetry Books which include : "1 God" , "Love Versus Terrorism", "You die; I die", "Life = Death", "The Womb", "The Power of Black", "Hide and Seek", "If you cut a tree; you cut your own mother", "Longest Poem by Parekh-Only as Life"- These comprise of over 7000 pages of his Poetry in totality . His Poems and Poetry Books have had millions of viewers and downloads on the Internet and his collected Poems have been Awarded "FEATURED" at Scribd.com (The World's Largest Document website) . Parekh's Poetry has had the patronization and support of several World Leaders including U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Barack Obama & the Queen of England . A complete compilation of the Poet's poems, poetry books, awards and works can be visited on the Internet at - nikhilparekh.org or nikhilparekh.com .
Once Upon Another World by Shiva Winters Once Upon Another World by Shiva Winters March 01, 2012 132261 words Read a sample
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As a substitute of a profile I find hard to make in a reasonable amounts of words, I'd like to offer my philosophy of writing. Entertainment. In as few words as possible that is what my books are about. I wrote them for myself, I personally enjoy re-reading them, I enjoy creating new chapters in on going themes, and I decided to publish them on the chance some few might enjoy them. I did not write them with the intent of publication, I did not publish them with dreams of avarice, and I only, truly, hope that there are readers out there who enjoy them as much as I do. I cannot and I will not promise my readers will like my hobby, agree with my views, or find any entertainment in what I have written. My books were not written for everyone, hence not everyone will like them. I will do my best to offer the best 'product' to my readers as I am able. I can not yet promise a mistake free experience, but I am one who is never satisfied. Each time I re-read my own words I find changes I wish to make. And I will do my best to leave notice when new editions are available. Because just as each work I offer to the public might never quite seem finished, the ideas behind them were a process of creation and re-creation. Each thing I bring into the world has been written and re-written time and time again, and they never seem perfect to me no matter how many times they are re-imagined. I could go on, but that covers the bullet points well enough. PS This profile took four edits for me to be satisfied. PPS Someone once said. 'Perfection is unobtainable, but that does not mean you should not try.'
Broken by Dean Murray Broken by Dean Murray Oct. 28, 2011 132222 words Read a sample
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Dean started reading seriously in the second grade due to a competition and has spent most of the subsequent three decades lost in other people's worlds. After reading several local libraries more or less dry of sci-fi and fantasy, he started spending more time wandering around worlds of his own creation to avoid the boredom of the 'real' world. Things worsened, or improved depending on your point of view, when he first started experimenting with writing while finishing up his accounting degree. These days Dean has a wonderful wife and daughter to keep him rather more grounded, but the idea of bringing others along with him as he meets interesting new people in universes nobody else has ever seen tends to drag him back to his computer on a fairly regular basis.
Tasting the Wind by Allan Mayer Tasting the Wind by Allan Mayer Oct. 22, 2009 131959 words Read a sample
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City of Blaze (Volume 1 of The Fireblade Array) by Hadleigh O Charles City of Blaze (Volume 1 of The Fireblade Array) by Hadleigh O Charles June 24, 2011 131864 words Read a sample
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Up till now I've been a little reticent about explicitly outlining the whats, hows and whys of the project. That's partly because I wasn't sure how the book would be read, consumed and interpreted. Anyway, below is a summary of what all of this stuff is, together with the obligatory 'about the author' section. 'Project' is perhaps too focused a word for the pieces of work I'm putting together as, to me, the whole thing is a compilation of 'things I like' that have somehow been crammed into a series of books. I suppose it can be described as a fantasy epic with incongruous humour and a strong romantic storyline. Fantasy: I'm a fanatic of this genre and the idea of it: that strange mixture of the historical and the mythical. There's a real thrill in making the rules (and making them logical) when contemporary literature is subject to rules we're already very aware of. Not that some of the greats don't manipulate those rules to their advantage... but I digress. I'm not so keen on elves and faeries and that sort of stuff, but fantasy offers a sort of exoticism that is both well-explored and has infinite opportunities for manipulation. Epics: When a story is good, I find single novels enormously frustrating! I want a detailed story that I can step inside and stay in. And the end is never really the end. Sometimes a book will finish with the Happily Ever After, and sometimes it will finish with the Shocker that keeps you sleepless for days afterwards. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, I just find the prospect of exploring the possibilities of 'what happened next' really exciting. At the same time, a series that drags on will eventually bore a reader to despair and books need a visible end-goal. I can't explain the beginnings and ends of each of my books here without giving too much away, but it is born out of my interpretation of this sort of conflict. Humour: My sense of humour is about as immature as it comes. Toilet humour, Viz, euphemisms, puns and B3ta are all very welcome. I love an excuse to giggle like a naughty student over innuendo (in your end-o! ) and I get a kick out of visual jokes, too. The books contain a few references to this in the text, and most of the illustrations have some sort of hidden (or not so hidden) web meme. Melding these two things with fantasy isn't so unusual or unexpected. Some might argue it's geek literature with geek humour, but there's something else I wanted to throw in... Romance: This is where the path strays from the well-trodden OS Map of Public Rights of Way and crosses into an ether of bramble-knotted worm-holes. Thing is, I really enjoy a good romantic storyline. I'm not talking about the sort of drivel you see in so many 'romcom' films, or the stuff that's churned out by some publishers on an hourly basis, and I'm not talking about what I call 'whiny-takes-itself-too-seriously' romance. I do, however, admire the enormously sarcastic tone taken by Jane Austin, or the utterly tragic desperation Thomas Hardy injected into everything he wrote. Some of the romantic subplots in fantasy have the potential to be very good, but I've yet to find one that's resolved in a way I find satisfying. Combining these things doesn't come without rules, however. I'm not sure if the romantic female lead can get away with emerging from the privy with a cheeky grin, saying, "Sorry, Morghiad, just been to drop the kids off at the pool. You might want to leave it ten minutes." Actually, thinking about it, she might say that... but it would never be explicit in the book. I like the way that the character Beetan comes out as my bad sense of humour, and no one else around him really understands his presence. So these books are all very well for me, but I wonder whom they appeal to. Actually, no - that's the sort of question a publisher would concern themselves with. I'm glad if anyone from anywhere reads it and enjoys it. And now for the 'about me' bit... Many authors have a paragraph in the back of their best-selling novel that describes their reason for writing, and it's usually along the lines of a tragedy or hardship they've faced. Quite often they're dead, which seems to help enormously. Anyway, things for me have been a little easier and far less dramatic. I grew up in a fairly middle-class household, got into a private school, did my homework and got into Cambridge. After that I studied a bit more, worked some long-hour jobs and returned to the gentle embrace of academia again. But this, on occasion, leaves me soaked in self-absorbed guilt because everyone else in my family has had it so much harder. I'm not sure how to properly explain it without dragging everything through the public domain, but I can summarise by saying there's been depression, poverty, marriage breakdowns (in almost all cases), sexual and physical abuse, mental disorders and addiction. Each of my siblings (they are from my mother's first marriage, I am from the second) and both my parents have either suffered from these problems or have been subjected to them. I'm the one who can sit down and write about how members of my immediate family conquered the problems they faced. This is going to sound as if it's dripping with Cheddar cheese, but they're the perfect inspiration for the heroes in my books.
Falling Star by Diana Dempsey Falling Star by Diana Dempsey May 13, 2011 131477 words Sample 15%
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Diana Dempsey traded in an Emmy-winning career in TV news to write fast, fun romantic fiction. Her debut novel, FALLING STAR, was nominated for a RITA award for Best First Book by the members of Romance Writers of America. It centers on the personal and professional travails—and eventual triumphs—of a primetime anchorwoman. TO CATCH THE MOON, a Romantic Times Top Pick, combines a murder mystery with a love triangle. TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN goes behind the glossy veneer of a Napa Valley winery to find forbidden love, intrigue, and betrayal. CHASING VENUS is a romantic suspense about Annie Rowell, who discovers that being a best-selling novelist can be a killer ... Since Diana enjoys the occasional well-executed murder, she's launched a cozy mystery series. MS AMERICA AND THE OFFING ON OAHU introduces beauty queen and budding sleuth Happy Pennington, who must clear her name when her fiercest competitor tumbles dead out of the isolation booth during the pageant finale. MS AMERICA AND THE VILLAINY IN VEGAS finds Happy in Sin City for the over-the-top nuptials of pageant-wear purveyor Sally Anne Gibbons, only to have the best man turn up dead. In her dozen years in television news, the former Diana Koricke played every on-air role from network correspondent to local news anchor. She reported for NBC News from New York, Tokyo, and Burbank, and substitute anchored such broadcasts as Sunrise, Today, and NBC Nightly News. In addition, she was a morning anchor for KTTV 11 Fox News in Los Angeles. She started her broadcast career with the Financial News Network. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York - Go, Bills! - Diana is a graduate of Harvard University and the winner of a Rotary International Foundation Scholarship. She enjoyed stints overseas in Belgium, the U.K., and Japan, and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband and a West Highland White Terrier, not necessarily in that order. Diana loves to hear from readers! Visit www.dianadempsey.com to email Diana, and sign up to her mailing list to hear first about her new releases. Also join her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.
The Friendly Ambassador: The Beginning of the End by David George Richards The Friendly Ambassador: The Beginning of the End by David George Richards Jan. 08, 2012 131269 words Read a sample
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I was born in Manchester in the North West of England in 1957. Although I have moved around a bit, Manchester is still both my physical and spiritual home. I am a Northerner. I am also married to Rosanna, and have been now for over twenty years. I have an imagination that began when I was very young and never waned. I also like reading and so it was no surprise I suppose when I started writing. Because I am an unknown who has never been picked up by either an Agent or mainstream Publisher, I am a bit of a one man band. I even do my own covers and have become a bit of a digital artist as a result. I started writing when I was young and very bad. Now I am older and a lot better. My writing has improved too. I write science fiction, fantasy and romance stories. I also like to mix and match with romance in science fiction and so on. Female characters feature very prominently in my stories, many of them in strong and attractive leading roles. The reason for this is that I like women, a lot. In fact I adore everything about them, so it is no surprise that I enjoy reading stories where women feature prominently and that I should also enjoy writing stories where women feature prominently. It gives my stories a female bias, but I think they are better for it. I also like every character, even the monsters and villains, to have a realistic reason for being and doing what they do. Like reality, everything blurs. There is no right or wrong, just different viewpoints that lead to conflict. But I also like my out and out villains to be really bad. If you like science fiction, thrillers and romance stories with particular emphasis on leading female characters that are exciting and adventurous, look no further. You can also visit my website at www.booksandstories.com.
Bakkian Chronicles, Book I - The Prophecy by Jeffrey Poole Bakkian Chronicles, Book I - The Prophecy by Jeffrey Poole Sep. 15, 2010 131243 words Read a sample
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Jeffrey M. Poole is a freelance computer tech living in sunny Lake Havasu City, Arizona, with his wife, their Welsh Corgi, Keeley, and tabby cat, Argo. Jeff's interests include astronomy, scuba diving, writing, and tinkering with any electronic gadget he can get his hands on. Follow me online at: www.Lentari.com
The Order of the White Feather: The Sword of Dalamar by Edward Coburn The Order of the White Feather: The Sword of Dalamar by Edward Coburn Nov. 06, 2011 131169 words Read a sample
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Edward J. Coburn is a computer programmer and a long-time writer. He began his writing career while teaching college when he started writing textbooks. Now, with many textbooks to his credit, he began seriously writing fiction in about 1996. His first book, Order of the White Feather: The sword of Dalamar may be purchased at Smashwords along with his latest book The Last Killer Standing.
Cashback by Duncan James Cashback by Duncan James Oct. 02, 2011 130391 words Read a sample
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Duncan James was an RAF pilot before eventually reaching the higher levels of the civil service, in a career that included top-level posts at home and abroad with the Defence Ministry, and work with the Metropolitan Police at Scotland Yard. A life-long and compulsive writer, he has produced everything from Government statements, Ministerial briefing papers, press announcements and reference books. As a public affairs consultant and freelance author, he was a prolific writer of magazine articles on a wide variety of subjects.
Coast of Tears by David Haviland Coast of Tears by David Haviland June 27, 2011 130386 words Read a sample
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David Haviland was a jackeroo in the Kimberley;a a jug-hustler in the Canning Desert,and worked in other parts of the Australian outback. After two years on patrols in Papua New Guinea he made his living as an actor and entertainer about the world before putting down roots (literally) in Queensland. When not tending rainforest orchards in the Noosa Hinterland, he writes. Presently, he is polishing another novel: FRIEND BEYOND DEATH. Watch for it on Smashwords.
La Immigrata- Book One by Anna Florin La Immigrata- Book One by Anna Florin Sep. 01, 2011 130285 words Read a sample
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Anna likes to write about a variety of subjects... everything from saving money, to writing about ghosts and history. She's excited to have the opportunity to have others experience her work and wants to suggest readers visit her website... Featherwood Publishing, at www.featherwoodpublishing.com. Not only are her books listed in paperback format, but you'll find lots of other authors there as well. Many exciting books for children, teens, young adults and adults. Cookbooks, 4-wheeling getaways, suspense, military, you name it. Check it out.
Beautiful Dreamer by Barry Daniels Beautiful Dreamer by Barry Daniels Aug. 08, 2009 130265 words Read a sample
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Barry Daniels is a retired Civil Servant now living in a converted Boatyard on the shores of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. His last position was Director of Education and Training for a Federal Government Department of 13,000 employees. His modern-day fables ('Aesop Updated') draw on forty years of management experience, fifteen of these at a Senior Executive level. 'Beautiful Dreamer' draws on Barry's lifelong interest in the nature and meaning of dreams.
Shalilayo by Justin Mitchell Shalilayo by Justin Mitchell July 24, 2010 130118 words Read a sample
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Born 2/28/1979 in Cedar City, UT. Currently residing with wife in Bullfrog, UT as an IT for Aramark. My wife and I are Vegans, which you might have guessed if you read Shalilayo. I love to write science fiction, compose music, dabble in electronics, explore caves, program and design web sites. My greatest hope in life is to see humans take the next step into sentient awareness and become a welcome species in the galactic neighborhood. The greatest part of my life is my wife, Marlaine, who has been with me for more lives than just about anyone else. If you are familiar with the character named Riah in Shalilayo, you will have an insight to what kind of person Marlaine is.
Kindred Spirits by Ashanti Luke Kindred Spirits by Ashanti Luke Sep. 26, 2010 129914 words Read a sample
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Ashanti Luke was born in Richmond, Virginia. He studied writing as well as world history and religions at the University of Southern California where he received his Masters degree in writing. For several years, he worked in advertising and the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Ashanti currently lives in Richmond where he is a professor of English, a personal trainer, and an avid martial artist. Other novels by Ashanti luke: Dusk
Reports From The Frontal Lobe by Gil VanWagner Reports From The Frontal Lobe by Gil VanWagner Feb. 28, 2012 129708 words Read a sample
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I have been lots of things and am lots of things. My core is slave to writing, healing, sharing, believing, doing, including, and dancing in joy. Know me through my words...as I learn me through my deeds. Welcome. Born and raised in New Jersey, twenty-eight years traveling the world in the USAF, ten years in corporate America, several years running my own business, and ended up in Utah. Now I write, share, life coach, and do whatever feels right to be a self-sufficient global citizen.
the Runner by Peter Ponzo the Runner by Peter Ponzo June 18, 2011 129245 words Read a sample
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Hak Sözün Vesîkaları by Abdullah Süveydî Hak Sözün Vesîkaları by Abdullah Süveydî Nov. 11, 2011 128933 words Read a sample
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Abdullah Süveydî efendi, binyüzdört [1104] yılında Bağdâdda tevellüd etdi. Binyüzotuzyedide hac vazîfesini yapdıkdan sonra, Abdülganî Nablüsîden [1050-1143 (m. 1730 Şâm)] ve İstanbullu Alî [1099-1149] efendiden de icâzet aldı. Bağdâdda yıllarca ders verdi. Birçok kıymetli kitâb yazdı. Otuzuncu dedesi; Abbâsî halîfelerinden Ebû Ca’fer Abdüllah Mensûrdur.] Îrân hükümdârlarından Nâdir şâh [1099-1160 (m. 1746)] Îrân ve Buhârâ âlimlerini toplayarak, Sünnî ve Şî’î fırkalarından hangisinin doğru olduğunun anlaşılmasını emr etmiş ve Süveydîyi o meclise reîs yapmışdı. Bu meclisde konuşulanları bildiren (HUCEC-İ KAT’İYYE) kitâbı çok kıymetlidir. Bu meclisde kendisi, Şî’î âlimleri ile uzun konuşma sonunda, Ehl-i sünnetin haklı olduğunu isbât etmişdir. Şâhın hoşuna giderek, kendisini tebrik etmişdir. 1174 [m. 1760] senesi Şevvâlin onbirinci Cumartesi günü vefât etmişdir. 200 [m. 815] de vefât etmiş olan Ma’rûf-i Kerhî hazretlerinin türbesi yanında medfûndur.
Тасаввуф by Osman Nuri Topbas Тасаввуф by Osman Nuri Topbas Sep. 17, 2010 128803 words Read a sample
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God. Speak. by Frank Buchan God. Speak. by Frank Buchan Oct. 11, 2009 128729 words Read a sample
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I am a computer programmer by trade, and own a business that absorbs between 200 and 300 hours a month; I have a wife and young daughter, and for two days a week to I get to be Mister Mum. Those are the best two days of my week, and being Mister Mum is about the only thing I need to be good at any more. I am further blessed in that working for myself, I can be available for my daughter the other five days when required. I also have five cats, all of them demanding attention whenever the mood strikes them, which is expressed with a vengeful disregard for me that only a cat could express while still retaining its sense of dignity – all other creatures would be deeply ashamed of themselves. Oh, how I wish I were a cat. Though I write obsessively, life being what it is, I haven’t enough time to dedicate to making the stories letter-perfect. Editorial work falls by the wayside too often, and what I end up with are, at best, rough gems. The first book I posted here was priced as an experiment, and will be free if I can ever proof it again, since my gut feel is that eBooks will never be an economic force in my lifetime, at least for writers. All other books will be free, because it is the only way I can forgive the inability to proof them as they deserve. It reduces the sting of knowing there are some errors in them; and it recognizes that, realistically, few people will actually pay for any product if they can get a similar substitute for free. I have no illusions about my talents as a writer, and know that while I am better than some, I am never going to be the best -- that honour will befall someone new every few hours. I appreciate hearing from readers who have the ability to be ruthless as required, and kind as inspired. Anyone who wants to, can contact me via twitter or my blog. If you wish a personal reply, combine an email address with some patience and I will do my best. I do ask for polite communications, though. If you're so angry you need to swear at someone, or belittle someone, feel free to direct that toward the actual cause of your grief – my time is too short to expend it fighting pointless battles with strangers and those types of communications end up in my junk mail where they belong. That I even have to write that reminds me how unpleasant contacts made via the Internet can be. Some day, perhaps, I will win a lottery and have the resources to seek editorial perfection in my work; but until then I will still publish what I can, because it is a compulsion that cannot be denied.
American Bad Ass by Leland Kropp American Bad Ass by Leland Kropp April 14, 2010 128714 words Read a sample
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My name is Leland S. Kropp Jr. and I am the Fonder of the Eureka Merchants Task Force. I started my own business in 1994 and during my this time I became involved with Business Network International (BNI) and was involved in numerous Chambers of Commerce. I was very successful within the BNI organization and was hired as a director where I helped grow their organization from 33 chapter to over 110. I had spent the better part of 10 years working with BNI helping small and medium size businesses learn networking skills. I left BNI because I had lost focus on my own business. In 2007 I was approached by the executive director of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce, she had know of my history with in the BNI organization and she recruited me into helping grow their chamber. During this time we put together monthly classes where I would teach networking skills to the members of the Eureka Chamber. As we started these classes I began to taken notes of what I hoped to accomplish during these classes, these notes turned into my first book "Don't Quit Your Day Job" which is a book that teaches networking skills and how to maximize networking group and chambers. In 2008 I was voted onto the Eureka Chamber Board of Directors and then elected by the board to be President. As President I instituted some of the best aspects of BNI into the Chamber forum. One of my favorite accomplishments was when I put together the Eureka Merchants Task Force which at the time was under the umbrella of the Chamber. The projects that the Task Force pursued required faster action and more attention then the chamber was capable of giving so in the winter of 2008 the board of director voted for me to make the Eureka Merchants Task Force it own entity. The EMT put together programs that were designed to bring the citizens of Eureka into the businesses of Eureka. Our Bingo encouraged students of Eureka to visit local business in the hope of winning scholarships. We gave three scholarships in the amount of $3000. Our next project was called "Discover Eureka" which was geared towards the adults of our town, we award $3000 in "Eureka Bucks" which was money that could only be spent in our town. We also held a "Town Texas Hold'em" tournament where business were allowed to purchase spots on any of the faces of the 52 playing cards. $1500 in Eureka bucks were given to the first, second and third place winners. As of today the Eureka Merchants Task Force is taking networking to the next level. With the knowledge gained over the years we are proud to announce the start of the "Eureka Business Alliance" We have taken the best aspects of Chamber groups and Networking groups to form a very powerful home town networking group designed to focus on our town. By developing networking team that require members to live in or work within a five miles of the town that they are members. Portions of the money raised by these group will go into a larger scholarship fund for the children of town. I believe in the power of networking, and I believe in the power and the good of small home towns. I believe that if we work together we can survive any challenge that fall in our path.
You die , I die - Love Poems ( Part 2 ) by Nikhil Parekh You die , I die - Love Poems ( Part 2 ) by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 128295 words Read a sample
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Nikhil Parekh, 33 years of age, from Ahmedabad, India- is a Love Poet and Eight-time World Record holder with the Limca Book of Records India (Only 2nd in Official World Rankings to Guinness Book of World Records) for his poetry. These Eight World Records held by Parekh with the Limca Book of Records are for - (1) "Being the First Indian Poet to be published/featured in McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme which is the World's Number 1 English Rhyming Dictionary-for his poem: Come Lets Embrace our New Religion" (2) "Being the First Indian Poet to have won Poet of the Year Award at the Canadian Federation of Poets which is Canada's National Poetry Body endorsed by Governor General of Canada" (3) "Being the First Indian Poet to be published in a Commonwealth Newsletter for his poem on AIDS which is 'Aids doesn't kill. Your Attitude kills." (4) "Being the First Indian Poet to win an EPPIE award for best poetry e-book" (5) "Writing the most number of letters to and receiving the most number of replies from World Leaders and World Organizations". (6) "Being the First Indian Poet to be Goodwill Ambassador to the International Goodwill Treaty for World Peace - GoodwillTreaty.org". (7) "Being the First Indian Poet whose Poems have been made into Films at Youtube.com - The World's largest video sharing website". (8) " Being the 1st Indian Poet to be featured for his Poetry Book - 'Love versus Terrorism- Poems on Anti Terror, Peace' , at Wattpad.com - The World's most popular ebook community and largest website for reading books on mobile phones". * Images and Details of Parekh's complete World Records in Poetry and Awards can be visited at - www.worldrecordsandawards.blogspot.com . Parekh has composed thousands of poems on - God, Peace, Love, Friendship, Life, Anti Terror, Death, Mother, Father, Environment, Lovers, Humanity, Brotherhood, Philanthropy . He is also an author of several Poetry Books which include : "1 God" , "Love Versus Terrorism", "You die; I die", "Life = Death", "The Womb", "The Power of Black", "Hide and Seek", "If you cut a tree; you cut your own mother", "Longest Poem by Parekh-Only as Life"- These comprise of over 7000 pages of his Poetry in totality . His Poems and Poetry Books have had millions of viewers and downloads on the Internet and his collected Poems have been Awarded "FEATURED" at Scribd.com (The World's Largest Document website) . Parekh's Poetry has had the patronization and support of several World Leaders including U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Barack Obama & the Queen of England . A complete compilation of the Poet's poems, poetry books, awards and works can be visited on the Internet at - nikhilparekh.org or nikhilparekh.com .
Interpretation of the Thirtieth Part of the Holy Qur’an by Mohammad Amin Sheikho Interpretation of the Thirtieth Part of the Holy Qur’an by Mohammad Amin Sheikho May 09, 2012 128051 words Read a sample
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The humane Eminent Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho (His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)(1890-1964) His full moon appeared over Damascus in the year 1890. He completed his studies when he became eighteen years old. He graduated in the rank of security officer. He faced storms of criminals in his work with courage and boldness, and he besieged many guerrillas and arrested their leaders. All his works were crowned in victory and support until he was surnamed ‘Aslan’, meaning ‘the lion’. After he became forty years old: His sanctified assemblies were distinguished by charming and unique revelation in perfect and plain meanings, and complete presence of reality. His words used to hit the target and fall cool and peaceful in the hearts of the listeners, as a light that bewitched them to free their spirits to soar very high. Why are we created? What is this universe for? What is the use of religious rituals? What is hunger for, followed by eating in Ramadan? What is the output and benefit of prayer? Why do pilgrimage to a waterless and treeless desert? Why were we brought into existence? Where were we? What is death for? And what is really after it? What is the spirit? What is the soul? What is the mind? What is paradise? What is hell? What about the problem of fate? What is the pre-material world (the world of spirits)? On the year 1953, the great philosopher Sir John Godolphin Bennett had come to meet him, and wrote one book about this great meeting called (Journeys in Islamic Countries). He spent a valuable life full of knowledge of God, which the heart does not feel safe without, and without which humankind won’t achieve happiness until he joined the highest Comrade in the first days of Rabi’ Thani in the year 1964.
Carnival by Ron Sanders Carnival by Ron Sanders Dec. 07, 2010 127930 words Read a sample
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L.A. based author and illustrator, cynic and skeptic, atheist and misanthrope; funny guy for those with strong stomachs. Charitable to a fault. Single, childless, rootless; sold his soul to the Muse of poetry at an early age. Staple diet of carnitas, beer, and Tylenol. Favorite color: invisible. Never met father, ditched mother on eighteenth birthday. No friends except for an old sock puppet named Shut Up. Suicide runs in family. But not me, man. Not me.
Arise A Hero by Wayne Schreiber Arise A Hero by Wayne Schreiber June 05, 2011 127898 words Read a sample
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Born in Croydon in 1971, my family moved to Norfolk where I grew up from an early age. After not taking school very seriously I then went on to continue my lack of interest in education at college for another year, before finally deciding that that it just wasn’t for me, instead took a new path and joining the Royal Air Force Regement. After twelve years’ service, during which I got married, I had had more than my fill of military life and left to pursue a career in IT, for once with an element of success. However over the years, the old bedtime stories of myths and legends in the back of my head slowly worked their way back to the front. Now they have returned, in a new form – The Tanarian Chronicles, I hope that you enjoy them.
Arise A Hero - Free Edition by Wayne Schreiber Arise A Hero - Free Edition by Wayne Schreiber Sep. 25, 2011 127898 words Read a sample
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Born in Croydon in 1971, my family moved to Norfolk where I grew up from an early age. After not taking school very seriously I then went on to continue my lack of interest in education at college for another year, before finally deciding that that it just wasn’t for me, instead took a new path and joining the Royal Air Force Regement. After twelve years’ service, during which I got married, I had had more than my fill of military life and left to pursue a career in IT, for once with an element of success. However over the years, the old bedtime stories of myths and legends in the back of my head slowly worked their way back to the front. Now they have returned, in a new form – The Tanarian Chronicles, I hope that you enjoy them.
Frisbee by Eric Bergreen Frisbee by Eric Bergreen April 30, 2011 127887 words Read a sample
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Eric Bergreen lives in Crown Town. One wife, three kids, one dog and a whole lot of bills.
Ergo Sum by Simon Cutting Ergo Sum by Simon Cutting June 29, 2011 127408 words Read a sample
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My books are all free but if you read them I would appreciate you posting a review. Also, my email is simoncutting@gmail.com for any feedback or questions on my work.
Pretty Killers by Jordan McKinney Pretty Killers by Jordan McKinney Jan. 03, 2012 127286 words Read a sample
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Legon Awakening: Book One in the Legon Series by Nicholas Taylor Legon Awakening: Book One in the Legon Series by Nicholas Taylor June 07, 2010 127121 words Read a sample
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Hi, I’m Nick Taylor, I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, possibly the greatest place on earth. I went to Dakota Ridge High and was in band— that’s right I was a band nerd and no, I don’t have any cool “one time at band camp” stories, so don’t ask. I started writing in October of 2007. I was driving around with a friend and said “hey, I wonder if I can write a book.” So I thought I’d try and write outline and see what happens. Well, I finished the outline and I couldn’t just stop there. I needed to write chapter one and then that would be it. Do you see where this is going? Anyway, after chapter one was done, I had to finish the first book. But I wanted to get input as I went in order to write a better story. I decided to do a podcast of the first three chapters to see what people thought. After the first podcast, I decided that I wanted to continue to do it and more over, I wanted to get a larger listener base. It's all been a wonderful journey from there.
The Raie'Chaelia by Melissa Douthit The Raie'Chaelia by Melissa Douthit May 27, 2011 126805 words Read a sample
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Melissa Douthit grew up in North County of San Diego, California. After graduating with a Computer Science degree in Southern California, and working for a summer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in New Mexico, she moved to the Bay Area to work at NASA Ames Research Center for a year and then at Lawrence Livermore National Lab for another four years. From there, she moved to Monterey, California, to work at the Naval Postgraduate School on a government project for two years. She currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, working with the Army Corps of Engineers on another government project. Since high school, she has been a voracious reader of books of all genres, with an emphasis in fantasy and science fiction. Her literary work is strongly influenced by her professional experience and includes many elements of her scientific background.
Delver Magic Book II: Throne of Vengeance by Jeff Inlo Delver Magic Book II: Throne of Vengeance by Jeff Inlo Nov. 03, 2010 126611 words Read a sample
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Street of Angels by Joe Derkacht Street of Angels by Joe Derkacht Nov. 18, 2009 126580 words Read a sample
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Xenolith by A. Sparrow Xenolith by A. Sparrow Oct. 11, 2009 126230 words Read a sample
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I'm an independent writer/musician/scientist with a bad attitude. My novels skirt the edge of reality and fantasy, exploring themes as diverse as musical alchemy, strangers in strange lands, dysfunctional gods and corporate evil. My characters are weak and imperfect, the plots and situations unlike any you've ever encountered. I have no ambition but to write more and better novels.
Valley of Death & Zombies by William Bebb Valley of Death & Zombies by William Bebb June 28, 2011 126220 words Read a sample
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William Robert Bebb: Who is he? Born in southern California in the 1960’s, William Bebb is a man of many talents. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, he earned scholarships for Forensic Speaking at two universities. William was also Editor of a University of Alabama at Birmingham newspaper from 1989 to 1991. Also, he won numerous awards for extemporaneous and other speeches at intercollegiate competitions across the country. After graduating with a degree in Communication Arts & Broadcasting from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1993, he worked in the exciting world of Academia till 1996. Recognized as an invaluable asset, William was recruited to a worldwide television network- where he has prepared programming for millions of people since 1997. Today, he has unleashed his fertile mind on an unsuspecting reading public. His first full length novel, Valley of Death, was completed in 2010. His second novel The Tiniest Invaders BOOK ONE: Coexistence, and his third Zombies of All Hallows Evil came out in 2011. When not beating on keyboards, William Bebb often enjoys the following authors: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Brian Keene, J.K. Rowling, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Beautiful and the Damned (Mojito Press Illustrated Modern Classics) by Mojito Press The Beautiful and the Damned (Mojito Press Illustrated Modern Classics) by Mojito Press March 04, 2012 126041 words Read a sample
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Mojito Press is a new publishing venture that has been set up with just one intention – to bring fresh, vibrant and compelling novels to readers thirsty for new fiction with zest and sparkle.
The Power of Black - Poems on Humanity, Social Cause, Poverty, Women empowerment by Nikhil Parekh The Power of Black - Poems on Humanity, Social Cause, Poverty, Women empowerment by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 125959 words Read a sample
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Nikhil Parekh, 33 years of age, from Ahmedabad, India- is a Love Poet and Eight-time World Record holder with the Limca Book of Records India (Only 2nd in Official World Rankings to Guinness Book of World Records) for his poetry. These Eight World Records held by Parekh with the Limca Book of Records are for - (1) "Being the First Indian Poet to be published/featured in McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme which is the World's Number 1 English Rhyming Dictionary-for his poem: Come Lets Embrace our New Religion" (2) "Being the First Indian Poet to have won Poet of the Year Award at the Canadian Federation of Poets which is Canada's National Poetry Body endorsed by Governor General of Canada" (3) "Being the First Indian Poet to be published in a Commonwealth Newsletter for his poem on AIDS which is 'Aids doesn't kill. Your Attitude kills." (4) "Being the First Indian Poet to win an EPPIE award for best poetry e-book" (5) "Writing the most number of letters to and receiving the most number of replies from World Leaders and World Organizations". (6) "Being the First Indian Poet to be Goodwill Ambassador to the International Goodwill Treaty for World Peace - GoodwillTreaty.org". (7) "Being the First Indian Poet whose Poems have been made into Films at Youtube.com - The World's largest video sharing website". (8) " Being the 1st Indian Poet to be featured for his Poetry Book - 'Love versus Terrorism- Poems on Anti Terror, Peace' , at Wattpad.com - The World's most popular ebook community and largest website for reading books on mobile phones". * Images and Details of Parekh's complete World Records in Poetry and Awards can be visited at - www.worldrecordsandawards.blogspot.com . Parekh has composed thousands of poems on - God, Peace, Love, Friendship, Life, Anti Terror, Death, Mother, Father, Environment, Lovers, Humanity, Brotherhood, Philanthropy . He is also an author of several Poetry Books which include : "1 God" , "Love Versus Terrorism", "You die; I die", "Life = Death", "The Womb", "The Power of Black", "Hide and Seek", "If you cut a tree; you cut your own mother", "Longest Poem by Parekh-Only as Life"- These comprise of over 7000 pages of his Poetry in totality . His Poems and Poetry Books have had millions of viewers and downloads on the Internet and his collected Poems have been Awarded "FEATURED" at Scribd.com (The World's Largest Document website) . Parekh's Poetry has had the patronization and support of several World Leaders including U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Barack Obama & the Queen of England . A complete compilation of the Poet's poems, poetry books, awards and works can be visited on the Internet at - nikhilparekh.org or nikhilparekh.com .
Shadow Games by Doug Welch Shadow Games by Doug Welch Oct. 28, 2010 125786 words Read a sample
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Although I'm a retired community college instructor, I lived another life and acquired a wide range of experiences before my teaching and now author gig. I served the U.S. Navy and my country in Vietnam. I repaired robots and automated equipment in the aerospace industry. I was publicity chairman of the California Belly Dance Association for a while, actor in a motion picture, Manufacturing Engineer and Regional Chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and finally Professor of Manufacturing Technology at a local community college. Name it, and I've likely done it. However, despite threatening to do so for many years, I'd never written a book. At least, until now. It's a lot of work. You really, really have to love it. Fortunately, (or unfortunately) it do love it and plan to continue it as long as I can type, scribble or speak. Stay tuned for more. (See my website,Facebook and my blog for new books.)
The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson Nov. 15, 2008 125679 words Read a sample
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L.A. Wilson is an exciting and unconventional independent writer and published author, whose series of books called 'The Silurian' will challenge everything you have ever read before about King Arthur and his knights. L.A. writes inspired and authentic books, that in the sphere of the Arthurian genre, The Silurian, is truly unprecedented in originality, vision, and length. Book One of The Silurian: The Fox and The Bear received an 'Honorary Mention' in the 2007 London Book Festival literary competition. And book Two, The King of Battles, was a finalist under historical fiction in the Global eBook Awards. L.A. has been writing for almost twenty years, and has written nine books so far in The Silurian series, as well as one experimental surrealist novel, again based on the King Arthur myths, and three genre fiction novels, Son of the Sun, In Blood Covenant, and Jury’s Children, now self published on Smashwords under the pen name, A.J.Niles. Though it is The Silurian that makes up the true extent of L.A.’s writing, now standing at over a million words plus over the entire series.
Il Sera... Tome 1 L'organisation by Boris Tzaprenko Il Sera... Tome 1 L'organisation by Boris Tzaprenko June 01, 2010 125625 words Sample 15%
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Passionné d'astronomie et de science-fiction depuis son plus jeune âge, Boris Tzaprenko ne s'est découvert que plus tardivement une passion pour l'écriture. Ce n'est qu'après avoir dévoré les livres de ses pères inspirateurs tels Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clarke ou encore Greg Egan… qu'il a autorisé son imagination à s'exprimer. Écrire s'est alors rapidement imposé à lui comme une nécessité, un besoin vital de partager avec d'autres les folles histoires qui naissaient dans son imaginaire. À travers l'écriture ressortent ses passions : - L'amour de la langue française : Son attirance pour les matières scientifiques ne s'est pas faite au détriment d'un autre intérêt : celui qu'il porte aux écrivains de l'oeuvre littéraire classique tel Honoré de Balzac, notamment. - La passion pour les Sciences : Un temps journaliste en vulgarisation scientifique, l'auteur connaît bien les sujets abordés. Ses histoires sont également le fruit de nombreuses recherches auprès de spécialistes, dans un souci de fournir des écrits documentés et crédibles. - Le goût de la fiction : L'écriture permet enfin aux histoires de prendre vie sur papier. La personnalité des personnages est étudiée, travaillée, même si les descriptions sont suggérées afin de laisser le lecteur imaginer ses héros à sa façon et se les approprier. Il est transporté dans un autre monde assez aisément. Le tout reste à la portée de chacun et chacun peut en tirer quelque chose même si la science-fiction n'est pas sa passion. - Le rapport à l'humanité : Au fil des pages, nous découvrons des personnages très attachants, qui nous touchent par leurs attitudes ou leurs réflexions. Nous découvrons leurs pensées et nous nous laissons toucher par leur personnalité. Nous découvrons ainsi par la même occasion que l'auteur s'intéresse à l'Être humain et il nous livre d'ailleurs d'importantes réflexions sur l'évolution de l'homme dans le futur. Trois tomes sont pour le moment parus dans la saga « Il sera… ». Cette trilogie aura-t-elle une suite ? Pour l'instant le nez dans les étoiles, l'auteur nous fera signe quand « Il sera » prêt…
Ramblings of a Deluded Soul by Jake Barton Ramblings of a Deluded Soul by Jake Barton Aug. 04, 2011 125615 words Read a sample
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Jake Barton - not at all what he seems. Used to be someone completely different - this is a massive step down. An unconventional life, touched by wanderlust, involving much movement around the globe. Writes, sporadically. Very occasionally, his writing meets acceptable standards.