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The Gray King by Phil Strahl The Gray King by Phil Strahl July 15, 2011 1458 words Read a sample
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I've been a creative soul since I can think, I always like to work on stuff, invent, ponder and create. So I thought I might give story-telling a try. I hope you find reading as joyful as writing is to me...
The Great Adventure by Barry Allan The Great Adventure by Barry Allan April 01, 2012 69282 words Read a sample
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Barry was born in Melbourne but grew up in Brisbane until joining the RAAF where he served for 20 years. After leaving the RAAF he lived in Darwin until retirement then moved back to Brisbane. His retirement hobby was tracing his family tree, and after finding several convict ancestors he started writing about their lives in 2005. The books were originally published in print and have sold out. New information still comes to hand, but rather than reprinting new editions he has released them as ebooks that can be easily updated. The print books sold at cost and the ebooks are free because much of the information was contributed by other family members over the years. If casual readers enjoy the stories, that is payment enough.
The Great Article Marketing Hoax by Jason Fladlien The Great Article Marketing Hoax by Jason Fladlien Aug. 16, 2010 1658 words Read a sample
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The Great Balducci by H Jason Schulz The Great Balducci by H Jason Schulz Sep. 17, 2011 571 words Read a sample
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H.Jason Schulz has written several short stories and in 2010 published his first novel. The book is titled Mebsuta and is the first of a science fiction trilogy. When H.Jason Schulz isn't writing, he works as a Systems Engineer. I've fixed the errors in many of the short stories. Thanks to so many of you who have read my stories. And a special thanks for those of you who have left reviews!
The Great Excuse Book by Ross Matlock The Great Excuse Book by Ross Matlock June 17, 2011 1281 words Read a sample
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The Great God Pan - Or Not by Lenny Everson The Great God Pan - Or Not by Lenny Everson Oct. 12, 2011 1796 words Read a sample
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List of Completed Works by Lenny Everson (As of April, 2102, over 9600 copies of Lenny's works have been downloaded.) Novels • Death On a Small, Dark Lake. 67,700 words. Our hero snags a body in a remote lake. • Death on a Rocky Little Island 71,500 words. Our hero convinces a friend to take a canoeing trip to the 30,000 islands. • Mount Moriah 50,000 words. A strange sequence events involves a priest, a poet, a CSIS agent, a space alien, four horny teens, among others. My most fun fiction. • Last Exit to Pine Lake. 45,000 words. A dying writer goes back into the bush to off himself. Grimly literary. My best fiction. Novelettes • Granite and Dry Blood. 9,700 words. Our hero wants to write a book on Massassauga Park. Various people would prefer that he didn’t. • Death on a Foggy Spring Portage. 11,800 words. One member of a paddling group is found dead on a muddy portage. Screenplays • Murder on a Foggy Spring Portage. One member of a paddling group is found dead on a muddy portage. Plays • Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. Ghosts of the two Métis leaders meet in today’s world to remember their lives. A short (20-minute) play for two actors. Full-Length Poetry Books • The Minor Odyssey of Lollie Heronfeathers Singer. A middle-aged woman tries to connect with her aboriginal ancestry. • In The Tavern of Lost Souls. Four poets meet at a grungy bar once a month to give their poetic answers to random questions. • Love in a Canoe. A set of five chapbooks and a songbook about the love of canoeing. With illustrations. • Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont are Dead. Ghosts of the two Métis leaders meet in today’s world to remember their lives. Includes the play. Poetry Chapbooks • Encounter in a Small, Old Cemetery. Autumn. Midnight. Poet visits a small, old private graveyard. Best poem I ever wrote. • Fire and Ashes. Poems about life’s flames and regrets. • The Empty Tarmac of a Long-Abandoned Airport. Poems about having a midlife crisis. • Love Poems A compilation • Pray for Me: 22 Poems Probably Slandering God and Jesus • Ballads from an Unlucky Fisherman: Poems from a fisherman • Tweetable Limericks. 60 limericks small enough to be tweets • Hiking Poems. Co-Authored Poetry Chapbooks • Who Would Be a God? Susan Ioannou and Lenny debate the merits of being a god. • How to Dance Naked in the Moonlight. Katherine L. Gordon (Celtic pagan) and Lenny (skeptic) confront the ceremony. • Cats and Dogs. With I. B. Iskov • For Ko Aye Aung: A Plea for His Release from Prison. For Amnesty International, with other poets. Non-Fiction Chapbooks • If You Condemn Gays: The Bible on Homosexuality and Other Items. • The Architecture of Suburban West Kitchener. A light look at house styles. • The Architecture of The University of Waterloo. A light look at the campus buildings. • Making Tourist Attractions for Towns and Small Cities. Advice. • Technological Solutions to Global Warming. • Hyphens: A Guide for the Early Twenty-First Century. • Colons and Semicolons: A Guide for the Early Twenty-First Century. • How to Review Draft Technical Writings • Rebecca’s Trail (Grand River Trail) in Winter • 7 Temples to Bill Gates: a modern mystery • The Great God Pan - or Not • Two in a Tent: Camping Humor. • Why Haven't Aliens Contacted us? Songbooks • Dance Songs for Weddings Available on Smashwords • Canoe Songs. part of a set of six chapbooks about the love of canoeing. With illustrations.. Available on Smashwords • 18 Dingbat Songs for Kids Available on Smashwords
The Great Shark Hunt by Andrew Bardin Williams The Great Shark Hunt by Andrew Bardin Williams Sep. 16, 2011 5966 words Read a sample
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Andrew Bardin Williams is a freelance author and copywriter living in San Francisco. Andrew has done a reading at the Beat Museum in North Beach, been featured by Kerouac.com and appeared on Dante's Hot Tub on Radio Valencia. Discover his other works at Smashwords.com. You can also connect with Andrew through Facebook at http://facebook.com/LearningtoHaight.
The Great Song by Rex Bromfield The Great Song by Rex Bromfield Oct. 22, 2011 5035 words Read a sample
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I worked in the film business as a screen writer and director for many years. My first feature film, "Love At First Sight", Dan Aykroyd's first film, was invited to Filmex in Los Angeles by the American Film Institute. I directed other movies including "Melanie" starring Glynnis O'Connor, Don Johnson and Paul Sorvino and "Café Romeo" starring Jonathan Crombie and Catherine Mary Stewart. I also wrote and directed a dark comedy called "Home Is Where The Hart Is" starring Leslie Nielsen, Martin Mull and my sister, Valri Bromfield. In the 90s I ran a software company. My team and I won the Newmedia Invision Award, Newsweek’s Editor’s Choice Award and Parenting Magazine’s Magic Software Award for a musical painting app for preschoolers called "Paint ‘N’ Play". I directed many episodes of children’s television. But I really wanted to tell larger, strange, funny stories for adults. I've written a few short stories and the darkly comic novels "At Large" and "Nora-9". I read a lot of hard science (or, at least, I try to). Real science plays into most of my work. I have spent some considerable time thinking about the obesity epidemic and the extinction of the human species; subjects that I think are closely related in a number of peculiar ways. Here's my official quote: "There are some difficult social problems that are not going to be solved until we can laugh and are no longer frightened by them."
The Great White Kings by Marc D'Agosta The Great White Kings by Marc D'Agosta Nov. 19, 2011 9586 words Read a sample
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A working man with a passion to script and direct films, or even write a novel.
The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History ! by Mujeeb Jeelani The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History ! by Mujeeb Jeelani Aug. 13, 2011 22124 words Read a sample
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The Greatest Power On Earth (Prayer Book) by Chinedum Azuh The Greatest Power On Earth (Prayer Book) by Chinedum Azuh April 29, 2012 6752 words Read a sample
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Chinedum Azuh (born in 1977) is an author, speaker, and preacher who has written more than 12 books, focusing on helping people achieve their dreams and fulfill their destiny. Every year he receives hundreds of invitations to speak in churches, seminars and corporate events.
The Greek Collection by Elizabeth Agiantritis The Greek Collection by Elizabeth Agiantritis Nov. 03, 2009 3179 words Read a sample
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I was born in England in 1978, the youngest of 3 girls. My whole family moved to Greece in 1983, where we still live. I have been writing poetry since I was 10. The poems in my collections span from my earliest poems up until my most recent work. I am the only one who has ever reviewed my work, so despite my best efforts to check it, errors may be present. I welcome all feedback.
The Green Cushion by Bruce Jones The Green Cushion by Bruce Jones May 15, 2012 3886 words Sample 20%
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Bruce Jones was born in Cardiff in 1967. For the last 20 years he has been a practising lawyer and is currently a partner in a London law firm. Bruce writes in his spare time. His first novel is called "Suck it and See" and he has also published a radio play called "New Beginnings". In 2010, Bruce lost his wife, Jessica, to cancer. His novel "Suck it and See" is dedicated to her memory.
The Green Man by Mike Bennett The Green Man by Mike Bennett Feb. 03, 2012 5379 words Read a sample
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Mike Bennett is an English writer and podcaster. He has recorded his story collection, "Hall of Mirrors: Tales of Horror and The Grotesque" and is now releasing the stories as e-books. He has also written and podcast the novel, "One Among the Sleepless", and is currently writing and podcasting his second novel, "Underwood and Flinch".
The Green Way by Kate Everson The Green Way by Kate Everson May 23, 2012 1208 words Read a sample
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I am a Canadian photojournalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history. One of the key elements in my ebooks is nature as I find that a way to connect to the spiritual side of people. Whether fiction or nonfiction, we can all relate to the trees, sun and sky. I also like writing stories about my grandchildren Shannon and Ally who are growing up faster than I can write!
The Grid: An Urban Legend by George Wier The Grid: An Urban Legend by George Wier April 16, 2011 1991 words Read a sample
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George Wier is a crime novelist living in Austin, Texas.
The Grief Frequency by Kealan Patrick Burke The Grief Frequency by Kealan Patrick Burke June 24, 2011 8108 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in Dungarvan, Ireland, Kealan Patrick Burke is an award-winning author described as "a newcomer worth watching" (Publishers Weekly) and "one of the most original authors in contemporary horror" (Booklist). Some of his works include the novels KIN, MASTER OF THE MOORS, CURRENCY OF SOULS and THE HIDES, the novellas THE TURTLE BOY (Bram Stoker Award Winner, 2004), VESSELS, MIDLISTERS, and JACK & JILL, and the collections RAVENOUS GHOSTS and THE NUMBER 121 TO PENNSYLVANIA & OTHERS (Bram Stoker Award-Nominee, 2009). Kealan also edited the anthologies: TAVERNS OF THE DEAD (starred review, Publishers Weekly), BRIMSTONE TURNPIKE, QUIETLY NOW (International Horror Guild Award Nominee, 2004), the charity anthology TALES FROM THE GOREZONE and NIGHT VISIONS 12 (starred review, Publishers Weekly, British Fantasy Award & International Horror Guild Award nominee). A movie based on his short story "Peekers", directed by Mark Steensland (DEAD @ 17), and scripted by veteran novelist Rick Hautala (Bedbugs, The Mountain King), screened at a variety of international film festivals and won a number of awards. You can view the film at the author's website. As actor, Burke played the male lead in Greg Lamberson's film SLIME CITY MASSACRE, the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic SLIME CITY, which will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Video On Demand in 2011. Visit Kealan on the web at www.kealanpatrickburke.com
The Grip: A Horror Short Story by Griffin Hayes The Grip: A Horror Short Story by Griffin Hayes Nov. 03, 2011 16898 words Read a sample
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I'm a horror and YA paranormal thriller writer. In September, I published my first novel, MALICE. Two of my short stories, THE GRIP and THE SECOND COMING, as well as my novella, BIRD OF PREY, are now also online. And don't worry, I've got plenty more in the pipeline, including a zombie novella that's currently in the works. If you felt like saying hello or you just wanted to engage in some good old fashioned internet stalking, you can find me at my blog: http://griffin-hayes.blogspot.com/
The Grooverunner's Wife by Tais Teng The Grooverunner's Wife by Tais Teng Dec. 03, 2011 11182 words Read a sample
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Tais Teng is a pseudonym for a Dutch fantasy and science fiction writer, illustrator and sculptor. His real name is Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen and he was born in 1952 in The Hague. Tais Teng has written more than a hundred books for both adults and children. He has won the Paul Harland Prize four times. His books have been translated in German, Finnish, French and English. One of his books, The Emerald Boy, has been published in the USA. He recently sold the story Embrace the Night to the Night Land site. Two short story collections will soon be published as e-books: Cepheïde (in Dutch) and Lovecraft, my love (in English). His Dutch websites are http://www.taisteng.nl http://www.granterre.nl/ http://www.atlantisongezonken.nl/ For illustrations, book covers and commissions (English): http://taisteng.deviantart.com/gallery/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/taisteng?feature=mhee
The Groundhog: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Groundhog: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Dec. 10, 2011 3914 words Read a sample
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Jonathan Brett has had adventures through several career paths including teaching, newspaper, public relations, human resources, retail, and factory work. One would think he learned a lot about the human condition, but has discovered that he has learned quite a bit about very little, which is one of the reasons that he keeps writing. Brett lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife.
The Groundskeeper of Kylemore Abbey by K. Writerly The Groundskeeper of Kylemore Abbey by K. Writerly Nov. 20, 2011 654 words Read a sample
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K. Writerly lives with her husband in Japan where she teaches English to adult learners. She writes historical fiction and supernatural suspense novels. She also writes children's books.
The Growing by The Growing by ArborgMB Nov. 24, 2011 13034 words Read a sample
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The Growling by David Jeffery The Growling by David Jeffery Sep. 16, 2010 3374 words Read a sample
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Dave Jeffery is 46 and lives with his family in rural Worcestershire. He was born in The Black Country and spent most of his youth dreaming of writing and drawing comic strips for DC Thompson, creators of The Beano and The Dandy. Dave completed his first novel, Badlands, at the age of ten and admits that it was 'pretty awful'. He still has it hidden somewhere in his loft. At school he used to write and illustrate comics for his school friends, selling them for a few pennies. At 15 years of age, he was invited to Dundee to see DC Thompson’s offices after sending his portfolio to them. Nothing may have come of the visit but the dream of getting work published continued. He is perhaps best known for his Beatrice Beecham series originally with Chipmunka Publications, London. This adventurous, super-sleuth teenager is currently on her second adventure with a third, Beatrice Beecham’s Cryptic Crypt, due out in 2011. The eBook Housefull of Horrors is released through Smashwords on October 31st and contains all seven Beatrice Beecham chapbooks. Writing as David Jeffery, this author also publishes adult and young adult horror and supernatural fiction. His zombie novel Necroloplis Rising will be released on September 11th through Smashwords. The prelude chapbook Splatoon is available now by following the book cover link on the home page. His Beatrice Beecham Presents: Campside Chillers collection will also be available early next year. In the interim Dave's short stories can be found in the Creature Feature anthology and his story Masquerade has been accepted for inclusion in the forthcoming WATCH anthology from Imprint Phoenix Publications. When he is not writing novels Dave works as a mental health practitioner. He has published an academic book with John Wiley & Sons and articles in his field of mental health whilst presenting on the international stage. He is in the process of editing another book for Speechamrk Publishing Ltd, for release in 2011. He is also author of Finding Jericho, a novel for young adults released through Chipmunka Publications, London exploring the relationship between a 15 year old boy and an uncle who has been diagnosed with manic depression. This book has been endorsed by the mental health charity MIND. Dave enjoys music, playing guitar and was once in a band called The Lion Farm who took their name from the council estate where he was dragged up.
The Grumpy Forest by Earnst Burnst The Grumpy Forest by Earnst Burnst June 26, 2010 17158 words Read a sample
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The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz by Bryon Williams The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz by Bryon Williams Aug. 19, 2011 44312 words Read a sample
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Ex stage and Television actor,director, producer and script writer, now a full time carer for his physically handicapped wife, Marie. Lives in Australia on the beautiful Gold Coast of Queensland. Has written five novels: The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz, an autobiography, The Twilight Escort Agency, a bawdy comedy set on the Gold Coast, Code Name Millicent:The CIA Agent Who Came Out of the Cold, a whimisical comedy, The Tourist From the Light,a spiritual romance and The Burning Boy, an action crime adventure. Oh well, it keeps me off the streets.
The Guard House and Other Stories by Ryan Christiansen The Guard House and Other Stories by Ryan Christiansen Oct. 23, 2011 4633 words Read a sample
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Ryan C. Christiansen is a writer, editor, publisher, and educator living in Fargo, ND.
The Guardians by Max M Power The Guardians by Max M Power June 07, 2010 23087 words Read a sample
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Welcome my name is Max M. Power and I am a Story Teller. Like many Story Tellers before me I am here to feed your imagination. I have had the honor of being compared to such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, James Patterson, and Tom Clancy, but without all the boring details. My subject matter spans from poetry to short stories to novels. I am the Owner of Writing With Power Publishing and yes I self publish. I want to be able to control my work and not sell out to big corperations who are just looking to make a fast buck. I am more interested in having readers than profit. For this reason ALL ebooks that I am able to publish via SMASHWORDS will be published at no charge to the reader. I ask that you pass on and share my books with others so that the word may spread. If you want a paper copy you can order directly from the printer, cutting out the middle man completely. The links are on my website. So again, welcome to my world, I hope you enjoy your stay. Now sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the Greatest Story Teller, “It was a dark and stormy night…”
The Guardians of Rhea by Jose Rodriguez The Guardians of Rhea by Jose Rodriguez Feb. 06, 2011 31299 words Read a sample
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- Published Work - The Guardians of Rhea Shadow Seed - Currently in the Works - Vesuvian Starlight
The Guest by Karen Dales The Guest by Karen Dales March 06, 2012 2440 words Read a sample
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Karen Dales is the Award Winning Author of "The Chosen Chronicles." She began writing "Changeling: Prelude to the Chosen Chronicles" and "Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen Chronicles" after she was inspired to create the character of The Angel for an on-line role playing game she was part of. It was from that experience the birth of The Angel was formed and through years of research Karen fleshed out The Angel and other characters that came to her. Having completed York University's Creative Writing courses years previously, Karen began to write "Changeling" and "Angel of Death" as one novel. It was on their completions that it was clear they were two distinct novels of an evolving series that has come to include "Shadow of Death: Book Two of the Chosen Chronicles." Karen is currently writing the next installment - "Thanatos: Book Three of the Chosen Chosen Chronicles." Since the publication of both "Changeling" and "Angel of Death" in a limited edition single volume, Karen has been an Author Guest at, Polaris, AdAstra, FanExpo, and has appeared at Word On The Street. You can find out her future appearances by clicking http://karendales.com/appearances.html In January 2011 Karen's book "Angel of Death" which included "Changeling" won the Siren Books Awards for Best Horror 2010 and Best Overall 2010. Karen loves hearing from you. If you have a question or comment please feel free to email it to her at karendales@karendales.com You can also follow her on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/karendales Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Dales#!/
The Guild of Fallen Clowns by Francis Xavier The Guild of Fallen Clowns by Francis Xavier Aug. 18, 2011 120894 words Read a sample
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To learn more about the author, please visit his blog at The Guild of Fallen Clowns website.
The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 1: Embers, Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Abigail Hilton The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 1: Embers, Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Abigail Hilton Dec. 02, 2010 53037 words Read a sample
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Abigail Hilton is a traveling nurse anesthetist, based in Florida. She owns 3 cats—all veteran travelers, who’ve been x-rayed on various occasions by the TSA. She has spent time in veterinary school and done graduate work in literature. Learn more on her blog and website at abigailhilton.net.
The Gumshoe Diaries by Nicholas Stanton The Gumshoe Diaries by Nicholas Stanton Feb. 28, 2011 60390 words Read a sample
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NICHOLAS SHERIDAN STANTON was born in Yuma, Arizona, and has lived in Southern California and Texas. After a twenty-five-year career in the aerospace industry, he is now a writer by choice and spends his time observing and living life as fully as possible with his wife and two children in San Diego
The Gunpowder, Torture and Sorrow by Jake Murphy The Gunpowder, Torture and Sorrow by Jake Murphy Dec. 28, 2011 3322 words Read a sample
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A young story writer and translator, Jake Murphy continues to amaze and intrigue with stories of the historically unknown. Digging deeper into the minds of the most mysterious historical characters this world has seen and others the world has not, he delivers both fiction and suspense. His 'Forgotten Tales' collection are now available on ebook format, they will be published one at a time throughout the year. Enjoy!
The Gymnast Princess by Amy Laine The Gymnast Princess by Amy Laine Feb. 01, 2012 15587 words Read a sample
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Hi there! My name is Amy and I am 12 years old. I am currently working on a book called First Year, Later. It's about a girl in the 7th grade, who finds out her relationship with God, finds her inner athlete in Track and Field and makes it right with an old friend. This won't be done soon though so...sorry! I'm uploading my newest book Thieves in about a week. I live in the U.S and if you want to know more about me, then visit my blog! :) Kittens are not to be dunked in hot tubs (only my friends will get this), Amy A little P.S: Ever tried out GoAnimate? An awesome site!!!
The Hairbrush by Tom Raimbault The Hairbrush by Tom Raimbault Feb. 28, 2012 1105 words Read a sample
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Tom Raimbault resides in the Chicago land area with his wife and two daughters. When not writing, he works as a lab technician at a telecommunications company and is self-described on his resume as a “technology professional” who has worked with cellular & IP infrastructure, biomedical equipment, emergency two-way radios and computer hardware. Tom began to produce weird writings back in 2000 while working the graveyard shift. The nightly edits were emailed to a small collection of coworkers who looked forward to something unusual to keep them awake or humored. This practice was ended when he was moved to a different shift. Sadly, his enjoyment of writing was forgotten for several years, until the autumn of 2007, when old friends received a “blast from the past” email with the recognizable words, “Hello All”. The strange writings and short stories had resumed and a personal website was soon to follow. In autumn of 2009, Tom published his first book, Freaked out Horror (a collection of short stories). The work has been temporarily unpublished and will be re-released in 2011 with many additions, revisions and improvements. Check out his website that includes the blog at: http://sites.google.com/site/tomraimbaultwritings/ Tom is always open to new friends on Facebook where he shares photos from his nature hikes, family vacations and any random thoughts throughout the day. Feel free to request him as a friend on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000526443534
The Haircut by Janice Daugharty The Haircut by Janice Daugharty Feb. 04, 2011 3699 words Read a sample
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Janice Daugharty, artist in residence at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, in Tifton, Georgia, is the author of 7 print novels and two story collections. Her newest novel, "The Little Known," is now available in ebook and print. Daugharty is in the process of uploading e-stories to Smashwords for your reading pleasure. For more on this author visit www.janicedaugharty.com See "Fans of Janice Daugharty" on Facebook and author profile at HarperCollins.com. I have a new print and ebook novel coming out at the end of Feb 2011. The title is "Heir to the Everlasting."
The Hall of Condiments by Jon Hartford The Hall of Condiments by Jon Hartford Jan. 31, 2011 5139 words Read a sample
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I'm a website designer, maintainer and optimizer living in Colorado; I also do video editing for the Colorado Food and Fun Network (http://www.coloradofoodandfun.com). Writing makes sense as a complement to those skills, and NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) sounded interesting, so I signed up for it in 2010 (and won). In January 2011 I decided to continue practicing writing fiction for fun and profit. Please let me know if it's any good! ;D Email me at smashwriter@zzrdvark.com
The Halloween Collection by Indie Eclective The Halloween Collection by Indie Eclective Sep. 07, 2011 38099 words Read a sample
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The INDIE ECLECTIVE: What is it, who are they, and why can they spell neither “eclectic” nor “collective” correctly? The Indie Eclective is an ensemble of NINE AUTHORS operating under the assumption that Readers like Good Books. Whether you enjoy light or dark paranormal, YA or adult-themed genres, there’s bound to be a story to suit your tastes. Thanks for reading! The Indie Eclective is... Heather Marie Adkins Julia Crane Lizzy Ford Talia Jager P.J. Jones Shéa MacLeod M. Edward McNally Alan Nayes Jack Wallen
The Hammer by Roger Busby The Hammer by Roger Busby May 04, 2012 5652 words Read a sample
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BUSBY, Roger (Charles). British. Born in Leicester, 24 July 1941. Educated at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School for Boys; Aston University, Birmingham, Certificate in Journalism, 1968. Married Maureen-Jeanette Busby in 1968. Journalist, Caters News Agency, Birmingham, 1959-66, and Birmingham Evening Mail, Force Information Officer, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, Exeter, 1973-1996. Lieutenant Commander RNR Marine Society and Sea Cadets, London, 1997-2012.
The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges May 15, 2008 1082 words Read a sample
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Norton Hodges was born in Gravesend, Kent, England in 1948. He studied French and German at the University College of Swansea and taught Modern Languages for 22 years. He has also worked as a pay clerk, book reviewer, adult literacy tutor and examination invigilator. He has an M.A (1980). and a PhD in Language and Literature in Education (1998), has published academic articles and has completed an Advanced Poetry Course with the Open College of the Arts. After sickness retirement in 1997, he began to submit his poetry for publication. He has since been widely published in English poetry magazines and on the internet. His work has also appeared in anthologies, has been translated into French, Russian and Urdu and has been digitised by the Poetry Library in London. He has also translated into English the work of the francophone poets Athanase Vantchev de Thracy and Théo Crassas. In 2005, he was awarded the Grand Prix International Solenzara by a French jury from the Institut Solenzara. He now lives in Oakham, Rutland.
The Hand Of His Life by Michael Heitkemper The Hand Of His Life by Michael Heitkemper Jan. 13, 2012 1044 words Read a sample
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Michael Heitkemper is an avid writer of books, short stories, reviews, scripts, and comic books. His writing can be found in brick and mortar books stores, libraries, and many places on the internet. Some of his other titles include: A.N.G.E.L. to Have, Strange Mind, and Lucid Dreams. Michael is 28. He lives in southern Indiana with his wife and two sons. He plans to continue writing.
The Handbook of English Grammar for Japanese Learners by Speak Global The Handbook of English Grammar for Japanese Learners by Speak Global Oct. 30, 2011 25810 words Read a sample
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The happiness toolkit by Claire Charters The happiness toolkit by Claire Charters May 20, 2012 2038 words Read a sample
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My name is Claire and I live in Sydney, Australia. If you pass me on the sidewalk, you may not look twice as i'm quite an ordinary girl with an inordinate obsession for books. I am a Virgo, an amateur Tarot Card Reader, a romantic and just a thirty something girl trying to find her place in the world. I adore beautiful pictures and inspiring words. I believe that a life lived with love and excitement in your heart is the most fulfilling type. My passions include writing, surfing, yoga, snowboarding, travelling, good music, volunteering and op shopping. Being honest and taking risks is how I live my life. I love gifts and surprises. One day I hope to buy a rescue dog, and when I do I want to call it either Jack or Roxy! I dream about starting up a charity, but really don't know where to start. I love horses, Chanel, and genuine people. My personal commitment is to treat everyone how I would like to be treated, don’t judge, and just trust that everybody is doing their best with what they know now. My passion is to hopefully help others discover how to live the life they have dreamed of and become the authentic selves they were born to be. It’s my ongoing discovery of the purpose of life and the things which make me happy, and I hope it helps you re-discover yourself as well.
The Happy Kingdom by Robby Charters The Happy Kingdom by Robby Charters Aug. 09, 2011 7793 words Read a sample
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I live with my wife and my son, sometimes in Thailand where I was born and my wife is from, sometimes in Ireland where my dad is from. In Thailand, I taught English as a second language. Here in Ireland, I work from home, turning people's manuscripts into e-books. Wherever I am, I write.
the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike May 04, 2012 85581 words Read a sample
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The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom: a ghost story by Benjamin Parsons The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom: a ghost story by Benjamin Parsons Nov. 05, 2011 4634 words Read a sample
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I am a writer and artist from the Westcountry of England now living in London. I write and illustrate latter-day folk-tales full of love, hate, ambition, revenge and beauty, with supernatural interventions and terrible twists.
The Harcombe Diet: 25 Members' Recipes by Zoe Harcombe The Harcombe Diet: 25 Members' Recipes by Zoe Harcombe Nov. 30, 2010 4780 words Read a sample
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Zoë’s passion is her vocation. Zoë spends her time researching and writing about obesity, diets and weight loss and she works exclusively in this field. She is author of the best selling book "Stop Counting Calories and Start Losing Weight", which was the follow-up to "Why do you overeat? When all you want is to be slim". The result of 20 years’ research into the causes of overeating, Zoë’s books go against traditional diet advice and are the first to address the three fundamental medical conditions that cause food cravings and therefore the compulsion to overeat. This understanding has helped tens of thousands of people lose weight quickly, easily and healthily through The Harcombe Diet approach. Zoë was the first person from her state school to graduate from Cambridge University. The paradox of escalating obesity and overwhelming desire to be slim has been a constant fascination to her and she set out to try to understand the obesity epidemic in the late 1980's, when UK obesity rates had just hit double figures. By the end of the millennium, UK obesity rates were 22.6% and 25.8% for men and women respectively and have worsened further since. By studying nutrition and, more importantly, by questioning every principle taught in nutrition and public health dietary advice, Zoë has found virtually every 'fact' to be anything but. From misapplying thermodynamics to five-a-day having no evidence base; from 1lb not equalling 3,500 calories to our eat less/do more advice being fundamentally flawed, very little has stood up to scrutiny. Zoë's most hardback book "The Obesity Epidemic: What caused it? How can we stop it?" is the presentation of what we have got wrong and the evidence for what would be right.
The Hard Day's Night Hotel by Severin Rossetti The Hard Day's Night Hotel by Severin Rossetti Dec. 31, 2010 4745 words Read a sample
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Severin Rossetti was a teacher of fine art, but now works in a Liverpool museum/gallery, less money but a lot less stress. At the same time that he turned from teaching fine art, he also turned from its practice -have you seen the crap that passes for fine art these days?!?- to concentrate on writing. After many rejection slips he finally had some encouragement. 'Interesting,' said one editor, 'but it lacks passion. Spice it up a bit.' Which he did, only to be told 'wow!'... 'well!'... 'spiced up, yes, but we can't possibly publish this!' Fortunately, others could, with the result that his erotic stories have been published in the UK and the USA in various magazines and anthologies. Novels and short story collections have also been published in the US by Renaissance Ebooks.com. If the erotic genre is not your thing, however, please note that also available on Smashwords are more 'serious' works, some for sale but many for free. Strange, though, that the erotic genre is proving the most popular, and especially the free ones. So... a cry from the heart... feel free to try the free ones but PLEASE, also, splash out a dollar or two if you can afford it! And if you want to know any more, please contact the author at severinrossetti@aol.com
The Hardest Word by Paul Samael The Hardest Word by Paul Samael Nov. 24, 2011 9757 words Read a sample
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After a spell in the SAS, Paul Samael worked undercover for the CIA on a mission to infiltrate a vicious gang of Colombian drug smugglers and drive a stake through the heart of their leader (who was a vampire), whilst simultaneously thwarting the plans of sinister men in the Pentagon to do sinister things with mind-controlling drugs (his recall of events from this point on is a little hazy). Anyway, on his release from hospital, he suddenly realised that what he had really wanted to do all his life was write literary fiction - so here he is on Smashwords. Re-reading the above, it occurs to me that it may have been a mistake to write my web-bio shortly after receiving a bad review of the opening chapters of my novel (on a peer review site) from a self-described “action junkie”, who lamented the lack of car chases, explosions, scenes of torture etc (I should point out that I had categorised my work as 'literary fiction', which is not a genre widely recognised for its edge-of-the-seat action sequences). The truth, as usual, is rather more mundane - I work in an office, am married with two children and have published two not terribly successful non-fiction books under my real name (Paul Samael is a pen name). At the moment, I am making steady (if glacial) progress towards producing an ebook edition of my novel - and in the meantime have been publishing some shorter pieces here on Smashwords. I've also been trying to make time to review free fiction by other self-published authors on Smashwords (mainly under the "Literary" tag), my aim being to demonstrate that “free” and “self-published” don’t always deserve the stigma that’s sometimes attached to them.
The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott Oct. 22, 2011 980 words Read a sample
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A.H. Scott resides in the Northeastern United States. She's a new voice and vision of fiction and poetry. I have been writing short stories and poetry ever since childhood. But, now I'm dipping my toe into the pond of publishing. As an author, I enjoy letting my characters and plots that I've created get inside of the reader's heads. I make a promise to anyone that rolls the dice and catches a glimpse of my work that you will never be bored. Your eyes, mind and soul shall be thrilled. This is my bond to you, the reader. No simplicity ever from A.H. Scott. Always complexity is my main intent on anyone who reads my work. “I want the reader to be affected in two ways – above the neck & below the belt”. – A.H. Scott ----------- "I don't write for children. I write for adults". - A.H. Scott ------ "I believe art should be as enigmatic as the artist who creates it." A. H. Scott ------ "Silence is acceptance. Acceptance is conquest. Conquest is a rainbow obscured by a black cloud of contempt". - A.H. Scott ------------- "MY WORDS ARE MY CALLING CARD". - A.H. Scott 8/2/11