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#Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure #Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure Feb. 24, 2011 2404 words Read a sample
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Leon Shure is a life-long resident of the Chicago area, and has lived both in the city and in the North and Northwest suburbs. A bachelors and masters graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Shure worked for the Lerner Newspapers,a chain of weeklies in the city; the Day Newspapers, a suburban daily newspaper chain owned by Field Enterprises, now the Chicago Sun-Times; and Paddock Publications, a chain of daily newspapers in the Northwest suburbs, where he worked as a police reporter. He received the Jacob Sher Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting. Shure is a practicing attorney and has held elective office in local governments. He has published three mysteries, all taking place in the wealthy and diverse North Shore suburbs of Chicago. These are "Fatal Sisters," "The Baba Yaga, a Dr. Adam Karl Mystery," and "Screams and Bleeds, a Vanek Mystery." Another of his books, a free collection of his Twitter tweets "#Conversationstopers: Puns, Non Sequitur, Impossible Scenarios" became a ebook best seller almost immediately, with almost 10,000 downloads. Shure is married and has two children.
101 tips on CURRY HOUSES in Manchester by 101 tips 101 tips on CURRY HOUSES in Manchester by 101 tips Nov. 10, 2011 26756 words Read a sample
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Welcome - I am MYO. I write under the pen name of 101 tips. I also publish a number of authors. My books are also online at MYO http://make-your-offer.com Thanks all
50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn 50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn March 19, 2011 678 words Read a sample
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"It isn't your mistakes that make you a failure. Its not learning from them."
50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn 50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn March 18, 2011 678 words Read a sample
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"It isn't your mistakes that make you a failure. Its not learning from them."
57 by Quentin de Graaf 57 by Quentin de Graaf Feb. 14, 2012 3211 words Read a sample
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I was born in Belgium and moved to England when I was 7. I moved out of home when I was 15 and lived on the streets for awhile. I have self published 3 book and working on 2 more.
A Digital Doomsday by Darrel Miller A Digital Doomsday by Darrel Miller Dec. 28, 2010 831 words Read a sample
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
A Four-Letter Word Men Hate to Hear by Mark Elswick A Four-Letter Word Men Hate to Hear by Mark Elswick March 17, 2011 863 words Sample 100%
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Whether it's teaching, grading, for hobby, for fun, or for money, writing has been a large part of my life, always. Now, I have stepped up to the ebook arena and am looking forward to working with smashwords.com.
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery March 15, 2010 20190 words Read a sample
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Charles Franklin Emery III was born in Los Angeles, California in 1956. He joined the US Navy Submarine force in 1977 and spent the following six years on Fast Attack and Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines as a Sonar Technician and Sonar Supervisor. He forged a career in commercial Nuclear Power and is now a Consulting Engineer to various electric utilities. He is an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoys working on his 1964 Plymouth Savoy and collecting colonial American coins. Drag Racing is also a passion and his 1964 Plymouth Savoy Nostalgia Super Stocker provides the needed outlet. He now resides with a Boston Terrier horde and his wife Sherry in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
A Man Walks Into a Bar....A Compendium of Filthy, Uncouth, Lewd, Lusty and Lascivious Jokes. Written, Compiled. Borrowed and Stolen by Rob Loughran by Rob Loughran A Man Walks Into a Bar....A Compendium of Filthy, Uncouth, Lewd, Lusty and Lascivious Jokes. Written, Compiled. Borrowed and Stolen by Rob Loughran by Rob Loughran May 18, 2011 132279 words Sample 50%
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Rob has 23 books in print: mystery novels, science fiction, young adult, short story collections, joke books, and books on writing. He has published 200+ articles in national publications and also has a busy career as a failed screenwriter.
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 1230 words Read a sample
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A Terribly Filthy Little Jokebook by Rob Loughran A Terribly Filthy Little Jokebook by Rob Loughran April 26, 2011 39866 words Read a sample
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Rob has 23 books in print: mystery novels, science fiction, young adult, short story collections, joke books, and books on writing. He has published 200+ articles in national publications and also has a busy career as a failed screenwriter.
ANESthetized by Doug McCoy ANESthetized by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 24873 words Read a sample
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Doug McCoy is a child of the '80s. Born and raised in Ohio, he now resides in the Bay Area of California.
Arcadian by Doug McCoy Arcadian by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 19832 words Read a sample
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Doug McCoy is a child of the '80s. Born and raised in Ohio, he now resides in the Bay Area of California.
Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield May 13, 2012 54230 words Sample 30%
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I am an accountant with a sense of humour, which most people consider a contradiction. I live in the UK on the Wirral with my wife and two bitches. That's a Border Terrier and a Cockapoo, in case you're thinking I'm living the life of an African tribe leader who believes he's a gangsta rapper. I have three grown up children but have never quite managed to grow up myself. At the age of eighteen, I was often mistaken for pop idol, Donny Osmond. Nearly four decades on and ravaged by time, the best I can now do in the look-a-like stakes is Richard Osman from BBC TV's Pointless. Osmond to Osman, how the mighty fall. Chimpanzees in Dungarees is my first published book. I can imagine there's already more than a few, hoping it's the last.
Barbie Duel by Darrel Miller Barbie Duel by Darrel Miller March 28, 2011 1207 words Read a sample
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 3517 words Read a sample
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A musician since the late 1970s, band leader and event organiser since the early 1980s, agent in the 1990s and a magician from the mid 2000s. Probably the only musician to have been booked to play on, in and under the English channel, or to have delivered a collapsible igloo to a Chinese Elvis impersonator. Creator of the 'Mousetrap of Doom' magic routine.
Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Aug. 15, 2011 2452 words Read a sample
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No stranger to writing, acting and singing, in 2006, Bob was chosen to play Charles Ryan in the Kent Brown Summer Love series “ARE WE THERE YET?” A summer theatre production by The Falls Run Players of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This was Bob’s first acting role and his performance earned him the best actor’s award for 2006. A hidden talent also become apparent when Bob was selected to sing John Travolta’s Summer Nights from the smash hit “Grease”. He is also a member of The First Baptist Church of Bonita Springs, FL where he has been actively involved in the choir for the past 6 years - and his tenor voice has allowed him to produce over a half dozen Christian songs by Randy Travis Following an impressive career with U.S. Airways, Bob retired in 2000 and has devoted much of his time to producing ORPHANS OF THE MOURNING, his first novel about a soldier in Vietnam who eventually becomes the first Vietnam veteran President of The United States. This book is currently available in the e-book format from Barnes & Noble. Bob was thrust into the nationwide scene in 1983 with his nationally acclaimed Vietnam poster poem The Wall, a statement about the emotional pain and anger of Vietnam - frrlings and sentiments he was not permitted to express while in uniform, but once discharged, a trip to The Wall evoked his deep personal feelings. The Wall was displayed in The White House in 1983 and as a result received instant success when President Ronald Reagan personally honored Bob for his contribution to all Vietnam Veterans. To date, tens of thousands of copies have been sold. Bob has also recently finished his second novel, MURDER IN OGUNQUIT a mystery which takes place in the small New England coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine known as “A Beautiful Place By The Sea”. In addition to his full length novels, Bob is offering a series of his “folksy” down to earth short stories at no charge for your enjoyment here on Smashwords, and it is the author’s desire that you will consider purchasing his novels after a brief sampling. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam in 1967, Bob served 16 months in Frankfurt Germany as a civilian with the U.S. Army’s prestigious unit; The 513th Military Intelligence Group as a Top Secret Cryptographer In Vietnam he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 13th Signal Battalion and was awarded The Purple Heart for wounds received in action in addition to The Bronze Star Medal and other awards. Bob and his wife Maureen reside in Fredericksburg, VA in the summer months and winter in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL.
BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 04, 2010 10667 words Read a sample
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Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Dec. 20, 2010 1133 words Read a sample
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album by Donna Chapman Gilbert Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album by Donna Chapman Gilbert May 09, 2011 9395 words Read a sample
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Donna Chapman Gilbert makes her home in Carrollton, Texas. She is married with two grown sons, a wise old cat, and a rather dingy dog. She is co-founder of Families for Effective Autism Treatment-North Texas, and works for a major law firm.
Before there was Beer Pong... by Brenda Cothern Before there was Beer Pong... by Brenda Cothern June 06, 2011 11079 words Read a sample
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I am an avid reader & writer of fantasy, paranormal and erotic fiction. When not writing, I read two to three novels a week, write book reviews, play D&D/LFR, and attend gaming conventions. I have worked a plethora of jobs... an amusement park ride supervisor, EMT, ER Tech., bartender, dancer (yep, 'that' kind!), land surveyor, CSR, Dir. of Ops for a marketing company, and now I am a writer. I write books that I love to read. Characters that you want to know more about in stories that hold your interest (hopefully!) I write sex. Plain and simple. No soft-core romance but the honest to good sex as it is supposed to be. You won't find sex thrown in randomly but when you do find it, I write it as I see it. I write all types of erotica in fantasy & paranormal settings but mainly write male/male romances. I have also written female/male, female/male/male, and BDSM. I never plan to write a specfic erotica so there is no telling what characters my muse may allow to tell their stories for next. For signed Kindle copies of my books, please send me a request through Kindlegraph! http://www.kindlegraph.com/authors/BCothernBooks I would love to hear from you, drop me a line or send me a message!
Bingo Games – best of breed by Adalberta Barese Bingo Games – best of breed by Adalberta Barese Jan. 12, 2010 1380 words Read a sample
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Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg June 22, 2010 4476 words Read a sample
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Short absurdist comic-surrealist nonsense with poly genre mashup. Sincerely weird.
Break the News to Me Gently by Tim Patrick Break the News to Me Gently by Tim Patrick Feb. 03, 2010 7399 words Read a sample
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Tim Patrick is a software developer and humor writer (same thing) living in Southern California. He has published several books and articles on technical, humorous, religious, and other general topics. Tim has over 25 years of programming and software architecture experience, and is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer. Tim was selected as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2007. He earned his computer science degree from Seattle Pacific University.
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Feb. 21, 2012 17639 words Read a sample
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Bristol's Rexall Pharmacy by Robert Chapin Bristol's Rexall Pharmacy by Robert Chapin Aug. 01, 2011 1916 words Read a sample
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No stranger to writing, acting and singing, in 2006, Bob was chosen to play Charles Ryan in the Kent Brown Summer Love series “ARE WE THERE YET?” A summer theatre production by The Falls Run Players of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This was Bob’s first acting role and his performance earned him the best actor’s award for 2006. A hidden talent also become apparent when Bob was selected to sing John Travolta’s Summer Nights from the smash hit “Grease”. He is also a member of The First Baptist Church of Bonita Springs, FL where he has been actively involved in the choir for the past 6 years - and his tenor voice has allowed him to produce over a half dozen Christian songs by Randy Travis Following an impressive career with U.S. Airways, Bob retired in 2000 and has devoted much of his time to producing ORPHANS OF THE MOURNING, his first novel about a soldier in Vietnam who eventually becomes the first Vietnam veteran President of The United States. This book is currently available in the e-book format from Barnes & Noble. Bob was thrust into the nationwide scene in 1983 with his nationally acclaimed Vietnam poster poem The Wall, a statement about the emotional pain and anger of Vietnam - frrlings and sentiments he was not permitted to express while in uniform, but once discharged, a trip to The Wall evoked his deep personal feelings. The Wall was displayed in The White House in 1983 and as a result received instant success when President Ronald Reagan personally honored Bob for his contribution to all Vietnam Veterans. To date, tens of thousands of copies have been sold. Bob has also recently finished his second novel, MURDER IN OGUNQUIT a mystery which takes place in the small New England coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine known as “A Beautiful Place By The Sea”. In addition to his full length novels, Bob is offering a series of his “folksy” down to earth short stories at no charge for your enjoyment here on Smashwords, and it is the author’s desire that you will consider purchasing his novels after a brief sampling. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam in 1967, Bob served 16 months in Frankfurt Germany as a civilian with the U.S. Army’s prestigious unit; The 513th Military Intelligence Group as a Top Secret Cryptographer In Vietnam he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 13th Signal Battalion and was awarded The Purple Heart for wounds received in action in addition to The Bronze Star Medal and other awards. Bob and his wife Maureen reside in Fredericksburg, VA in the summer months and winter in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL.
Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Feb. 01, 2011 18907 words Read a sample
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I live in Toronto, Ontario (Canada for those who don't know) and I'm probably the second funniest person I know, but I'm the funniest person I know who has the time to write a weekly column. I like roller coasters and I'm scared of a zombie apocalypse. I was born in West Philadelphia where I was also raised and I spent most of my days playing basketball at the local playground. One day, these guys who were making trouble in my living area confronted me and I got into a fight. As a result, my mom got scared and sent me off to live with my Uncle and Aunt in Bel-Air.
Canaanite Barbie by Darrel Miller Canaanite Barbie by Darrel Miller Jan. 04, 2011 855 words Read a sample
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
Cerebus Film: An Epic Journey by Carma Chan Cerebus Film: An Epic Journey by Carma Chan May 12, 2011 2555 words Read a sample
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NEWS - MAY 2012: The first audio book of my scifi series is now available at Audible, Amazon and iTunes. Appropriate for all ages. Search for Saardu or Carma Chan at your favorite ebook and audiobook site. ABOUT CARMA: Yes, it is my real name. And no, my parents were not hippies. I come from a Utah Mormon family, and no, I am not a Mormon though most of my brothers and sisters and their kids are, and we get along. I was born a California Girl and I love L.A.! You can take the girl out of the warmth, but you can't make her cold! I started writing poetry at age twelve and still do on occasion. My passion for the challenges of wordsmithing an excellent Haiku translates well to screenwriting, which requires tremendous discipline and structure. Lately, I have gotten excited about the ebook trend and decided to focus all of my spare time and energy on finishing my scifi series, Saardu. I am currently working on audio books 1-5 and the 6th ebook. My training as a writer came from four memorable teachers: Mrs. Dunn, 7th Grade English at Dixie Junior High School in St. George, Utah; Miss Hill, 9th Grade English at Riverside Junior and Mr. Forrest at Murray High School; and last but not least, Professor Richard Walter at UCLA Film School. I also learned from brutally honest peers in writing workshops, who gave me high fives for originality, dialogue and creating characters people care about. What inspired me to write science fiction? Well, it wasn't science fiction novels, that's for sure! Not that there is anything wrong with them, I simply was not a fan of the genre and never read a single one of the classics. Not even one sentence. The closest I came to that genre in literature is Douglas Adams, because his wonderfully absurd Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trilogy of four novels when I read them (now there is a fifth book included in that 'trilogy') made me laugh out loud a lot. Don't worry, I hated the movies based on his books as much as most of his fans did--someone with real passion and a ton of money needs to do that series of movies right! But wait--let's do Saardu movies first!! Narnia was a huge inspiration for me as a childhood favorite that I have read many times. However, Saardu is not an allegory for Christianity or for atheism. It is not a spiritual fable at all. It is science fantasy. It is mythological in nature. It has everything to do with my fascination upon looking at Hubble Telescope snapshots of the universe, as well as my unquenchable curiosity about my brother's schizophrenia and the mind in general, and finally it is ripe with my love of movies in general (including scifi favorites like Star Wars and Star Trek--yes, I love scifi movies, I'm simply not a fan of reading scifi, though I do love to write it!) Annoyed by how often Hollywood screws up movies--such as the way they changed the ending of 'Love Story', a movie I hated as a teen, after I loved the book--I decided to learn to write for film, and wrote Saardu as a screenplay. After it won awards and the professor's letter of recommendation, I adapted that version of Saardu to novel form, and continued along those lines for the sequels. (Saardu will have to build an established audience as a novel before anyone in Hollywood will put their career on the chopping block to produce a big budget film project written by an unknown talent, that's the way it is for big budget screenplays, even when they've won high praise and writing awards.) As the mood strikes, I also write short stories, memoirs, parenting articles, essays, poetry, and children's picture books. My goal is to gradually build an audience and grow old together. My fans love me for my imagination, experimentation, bravery, sass and zest for life! I'm a down-to-earth tomboy at heart, a Bohemian, a folk singer, geek, gardener, nature photographer, and above all I am a good Mom. -------------- To Whom It May Concern: I've known Carma Dillon [Chan] for five years, first as my student in an off-campus screenwriting seminar, and then in my UCLA Summer Session course in advanced screenwriting. She started working on her remarkable SAARDU quite some years ago, and surely would have finished it sooner if she had not put the care and nurturing of a special-needs child ahead of her ambitions as a writer. Carma demonstrates politeness and humility, and an exceptional dedication and passion for mastering her art and craft. I found her first draft of SAARDU to be original, fresh, and highly marketable. I gave her notes on the script; she accepted constructive analysis with an open heart and mind. Working with Carma is a joy. She strives always to do her best, yet with a lightheartedness that is contagious. She is gracious and patient and honorable in every way. She has a deep love for storytelling. With her vivid imagination and love for life, she is capable of writing anything she puts her mind and heart to. She has written several screenplays, all of them worthy. SAARDU is, however, in my view the most special among her stories. SAARDU represents one piece of a vast new myth. It involved challenging choices regarding structure and other screenwriting issues. Through perseverance and diligence she solved all of them. This script is no small achievement. It is worthy of consideration at the highest levels of the industry. It has been an honor and enchantment to have come to know Carma and to have been able to support her in the creation of SAARDU. SAARDU is a story of relationships and identity. These are very same themes that lie at the heart of worthwhile dramatic narratives going all the way back to the ancient Greek masters. SAARDU is another world, in another time, but it is also a reflection of us, here and now. Ruby, the unlikely hero, is endearing and I found myself cheering for her at the turn of every page. Carma has created several strong characters to challenge and guide Ruby. I promise you'll agree that Carma Dillon [Chan] is a writer worth reading. Cordially, Prof. Richard Walter UCLA Screenwriting Chairman October 2009 http://www.tft.ucla.edu/2011/09/faculty-richard-walter
Cerebus ~ Under the Aardvarkian Spell by Carma Chan Cerebus ~ Under the Aardvarkian Spell by Carma Chan Nov. 15, 2010 1077 words Read a sample
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NEWS - MAY 2012: The first audio book of my scifi series is now available at Audible, Amazon and iTunes. Appropriate for all ages. Search for Saardu or Carma Chan at your favorite ebook and audiobook site. ABOUT CARMA: Yes, it is my real name. And no, my parents were not hippies. I come from a Utah Mormon family, and no, I am not a Mormon though most of my brothers and sisters and their kids are, and we get along. I was born a California Girl and I love L.A.! You can take the girl out of the warmth, but you can't make her cold! I started writing poetry at age twelve and still do on occasion. My passion for the challenges of wordsmithing an excellent Haiku translates well to screenwriting, which requires tremendous discipline and structure. Lately, I have gotten excited about the ebook trend and decided to focus all of my spare time and energy on finishing my scifi series, Saardu. I am currently working on audio books 1-5 and the 6th ebook. My training as a writer came from four memorable teachers: Mrs. Dunn, 7th Grade English at Dixie Junior High School in St. George, Utah; Miss Hill, 9th Grade English at Riverside Junior and Mr. Forrest at Murray High School; and last but not least, Professor Richard Walter at UCLA Film School. I also learned from brutally honest peers in writing workshops, who gave me high fives for originality, dialogue and creating characters people care about. What inspired me to write science fiction? Well, it wasn't science fiction novels, that's for sure! Not that there is anything wrong with them, I simply was not a fan of the genre and never read a single one of the classics. Not even one sentence. The closest I came to that genre in literature is Douglas Adams, because his wonderfully absurd Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trilogy of four novels when I read them (now there is a fifth book included in that 'trilogy') made me laugh out loud a lot. Don't worry, I hated the movies based on his books as much as most of his fans did--someone with real passion and a ton of money needs to do that series of movies right! But wait--let's do Saardu movies first!! Narnia was a huge inspiration for me as a childhood favorite that I have read many times. However, Saardu is not an allegory for Christianity or for atheism. It is not a spiritual fable at all. It is science fantasy. It is mythological in nature. It has everything to do with my fascination upon looking at Hubble Telescope snapshots of the universe, as well as my unquenchable curiosity about my brother's schizophrenia and the mind in general, and finally it is ripe with my love of movies in general (including scifi favorites like Star Wars and Star Trek--yes, I love scifi movies, I'm simply not a fan of reading scifi, though I do love to write it!) Annoyed by how often Hollywood screws up movies--such as the way they changed the ending of 'Love Story', a movie I hated as a teen, after I loved the book--I decided to learn to write for film, and wrote Saardu as a screenplay. After it won awards and the professor's letter of recommendation, I adapted that version of Saardu to novel form, and continued along those lines for the sequels. (Saardu will have to build an established audience as a novel before anyone in Hollywood will put their career on the chopping block to produce a big budget film project written by an unknown talent, that's the way it is for big budget screenplays, even when they've won high praise and writing awards.) As the mood strikes, I also write short stories, memoirs, parenting articles, essays, poetry, and children's picture books. My goal is to gradually build an audience and grow old together. My fans love me for my imagination, experimentation, bravery, sass and zest for life! I'm a down-to-earth tomboy at heart, a Bohemian, a folk singer, geek, gardener, nature photographer, and above all I am a good Mom. -------------- To Whom It May Concern: I've known Carma Dillon [Chan] for five years, first as my student in an off-campus screenwriting seminar, and then in my UCLA Summer Session course in advanced screenwriting. She started working on her remarkable SAARDU quite some years ago, and surely would have finished it sooner if she had not put the care and nurturing of a special-needs child ahead of her ambitions as a writer. Carma demonstrates politeness and humility, and an exceptional dedication and passion for mastering her art and craft. I found her first draft of SAARDU to be original, fresh, and highly marketable. I gave her notes on the script; she accepted constructive analysis with an open heart and mind. Working with Carma is a joy. She strives always to do her best, yet with a lightheartedness that is contagious. She is gracious and patient and honorable in every way. She has a deep love for storytelling. With her vivid imagination and love for life, she is capable of writing anything she puts her mind and heart to. She has written several screenplays, all of them worthy. SAARDU is, however, in my view the most special among her stories. SAARDU represents one piece of a vast new myth. It involved challenging choices regarding structure and other screenwriting issues. Through perseverance and diligence she solved all of them. This script is no small achievement. It is worthy of consideration at the highest levels of the industry. It has been an honor and enchantment to have come to know Carma and to have been able to support her in the creation of SAARDU. SAARDU is a story of relationships and identity. These are very same themes that lie at the heart of worthwhile dramatic narratives going all the way back to the ancient Greek masters. SAARDU is another world, in another time, but it is also a reflection of us, here and now. Ruby, the unlikely hero, is endearing and I found myself cheering for her at the turn of every page. Carma has created several strong characters to challenge and guide Ruby. I promise you'll agree that Carma Dillon [Chan] is a writer worth reading. Cordially, Prof. Richard Walter UCLA Screenwriting Chairman October 2009 http://www.tft.ucla.edu/2011/09/faculty-richard-walter
Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Dec. 21, 2011 43715 words Read a sample
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I am an accountant with a sense of humour, which most people consider a contradiction. I live in the UK on the Wirral with my wife and two bitches. That's a Border Terrier and a Cockapoo, in case you're thinking I'm living the life of an African tribe leader who believes he's a gangsta rapper. I have three grown up children but have never quite managed to grow up myself. At the age of eighteen, I was often mistaken for pop idol, Donny Osmond. Nearly four decades on and ravaged by time, the best I can now do in the look-a-like stakes is Richard Osman from BBC TV's Pointless. Osmond to Osman, how the mighty fall. Chimpanzees in Dungarees is my first published book. I can imagine there's already more than a few, hoping it's the last.
Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Feb. 06, 2012 43704 words Read a sample
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I am an accountant with a sense of humour, which most people consider a contradiction. I live in the UK on the Wirral with my wife and two bitches. That's a Border Terrier and a Cockapoo, in case you're thinking I'm living the life of an African tribe leader who believes he's a gangsta rapper. I have three grown up children but have never quite managed to grow up myself. At the age of eighteen, I was often mistaken for pop idol, Donny Osmond. Nearly four decades on and ravaged by time, the best I can now do in the look-a-like stakes is Richard Osman from BBC TV's Pointless. Osmond to Osman, how the mighty fall. Chimpanzees in Dungarees is my first published book. I can imagine there's already more than a few, hoping it's the last.
Cookie No! by Darrel Miller Cookie No! by Darrel Miller Jan. 18, 2011 593 words Read a sample
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
Critique Circle by E L Russell Critique Circle by E L Russell Sep. 09, 2011 648 words Read a sample
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Enos L. Russell, Ph.D., educated in mathematics, trained in research, has spent several years as a corporate consultant for emerging technologies and as an online instructor. His writings reflect an eclectic interest in the impact new technologies may impose on individuals and social groups. His latest research into programming genetic code (Epigenetics) and brain development has led to the COHORT novels. They are currently making the rounds with agent/editors: Deadly Awakenings Dangerous Conflicts Genechost
Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011 251 words Read a sample
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Curmudgeon. Writer.
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 31605 words Read a sample
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Consultant, author, entrepreneur.
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 31605 words Read a sample
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Consultant, author, entrepreneur.
Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Oct. 20, 2009 26500 words Read a sample
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Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 05, 2010 2808 words Read a sample
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Before founding Fearless Books in 1997 to continue the publication of his writing, D. PATRICK MILLER sold three solo projects to major publishers: Viking, Henry Holt, and Dell. He is now the author of nine titles, including his current books Understanding A Course in Miracles (Celestial Arts/Random House, 2008), and Living with Miracles (Tarcher/Penguin, 2011). As a collaborator, ghostwriter, or principal editor, Miller has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Warner, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and John Wiley & Sons. His poetry has been published in a number of magazines and several anthologies. Miller provides professional consultations to literary agents and publishers as well as published and unpublished authors working in fiction and nonfiction. He has worked for many years with the Linda Chester Literary Agency of New York, which recommends the Fearless Literary critique service. He is experienced in a variety of publishing formats, including conventional printing, print-on-demand, and e-books.
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010 874 words Sample 100%
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Hello, thanks for peeking at my profile. I am a professional writer, and I've also done editing, graphic design, and web development. I have won over two dozen awards for communication excellence. Topics that I have written on include: * Science fiction * Spirituality * Film * Communications * Computers * Power amplifiers * MRI scanners * Satellite communications * Custom truck body construction * Building automation and HVAC system controls * Green buildings I have an M.Div. from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and an M.A. in Communication Arts from the University of Notre Dame. I am a USGBC LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate and a member of the Society for Technical Communication. In the past (until I stopped paying the dues), I was also a member of Toastmasters International, Mensa International, and Intertel.
Eight questions to ask yourself before you book a band by Paul Hurst Eight questions to ask yourself before you book a band by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 4368 words Read a sample
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A musician since the late 1970s, band leader and event organiser since the early 1980s, agent in the 1990s and a magician from the mid 2000s. Probably the only musician to have been booked to play on, in and under the English channel, or to have delivered a collapsible igloo to a Chinese Elvis impersonator. Creator of the 'Mousetrap of Doom' magic routine.
Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 01, 2010 9205 words Read a sample
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Expectador ativo by Luciano Arruda Expectador ativo by Luciano Arruda Sep. 11, 2010 39241 words Read a sample
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Fame, Fire, and Surrender: The Fearless Interview with Brett Butler by D. Patrick Miller Fame, Fire, and Surrender: The Fearless Interview with Brett Butler by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 06, 2010 4464 words Read a sample
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Before founding Fearless Books in 1997 to continue the publication of his writing, D. PATRICK MILLER sold three solo projects to major publishers: Viking, Henry Holt, and Dell. He is now the author of nine titles, including his current books Understanding A Course in Miracles (Celestial Arts/Random House, 2008), and Living with Miracles (Tarcher/Penguin, 2011). As a collaborator, ghostwriter, or principal editor, Miller has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Warner, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and John Wiley & Sons. His poetry has been published in a number of magazines and several anthologies. Miller provides professional consultations to literary agents and publishers as well as published and unpublished authors working in fiction and nonfiction. He has worked for many years with the Linda Chester Literary Agency of New York, which recommends the Fearless Literary critique service. He is experienced in a variety of publishing formats, including conventional printing, print-on-demand, and e-books.
Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Jan. 27, 2012 1374 words Read a sample
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne May 30, 2010 30221 words Read a sample
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Is an award winning screenwriter, movie producer and cultural philosopher. He is a firm believer in the digital revolution's power to change movie making for the better. In 2010 he developed Lone Gun Manifesto movie making. A radical approach to movie making which has its cultural roots in Graffiti culture.
Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Oct. 12, 2011 2632 words Read a sample
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Real Estate, Stocks and Management
From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt Feb. 23, 2010 6647 words Read a sample
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Glenn is a two-time runner-up of the annual "Short, fat, bald-headed guys 1 mile downhill run" and is training hard to win it all -despite a recent doping scandal and allegations he is neither short nor bald... Glenn is currently seeking a long-term employment position as a on-call chauffeur for a young, nubile, nymphomaniac billionnaire heiress so that he can spend more time on his writing Before briefly filling for Satan (during Lucifer's brief flirtation with transcendental meditation...), Glenn ghost-wrote "The Da Vinci Code" for Dan Brown, and discovered every element on the periodic table...except Boron. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys walking on the beach with his dog, and ruling Cyprus with an iron fist.
Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst March 17, 2011 5249 words Read a sample
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A musician since the late 1970s, band leader and event organiser since the early 1980s, agent in the 1990s and a magician from the mid 2000s. Probably the only musician to have been booked to play on, in and under the English channel, or to have delivered a collapsible igloo to a Chinese Elvis impersonator. Creator of the 'Mousetrap of Doom' magic routine.
Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller June 26, 2009 4555 words Read a sample
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Before founding Fearless Books in 1997 to continue the publication of his writing, D. PATRICK MILLER sold three solo projects to major publishers: Viking, Henry Holt, and Dell. He is now the author of nine titles, including his current books Understanding A Course in Miracles (Celestial Arts/Random House, 2008), and Living with Miracles (Tarcher/Penguin, 2011). As a collaborator, ghostwriter, or principal editor, Miller has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Warner, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and John Wiley & Sons. His poetry has been published in a number of magazines and several anthologies. Miller provides professional consultations to literary agents and publishers as well as published and unpublished authors working in fiction and nonfiction. He has worked for many years with the Linda Chester Literary Agency of New York, which recommends the Fearless Literary critique service. He is experienced in a variety of publishing formats, including conventional printing, print-on-demand, and e-books.