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Far from Eleven: On the Verge of Relapse by Peter-James Dries May 10, 2012 37835 words Read a sample
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Peter-James Dries was born in 1985 and, after attending thirteen schools, finally settled in Palmerston North, graduating from Massey University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in 2011. Experimenting with writing since a young age, Far from Eleven, part one of the Eleven trilogy, is his first published fiction. His previous work has included reviews for records and gigs for the muzic.net.nz website and newsletters. As well as a writer, Peter-James Dries also records, produces and performs music in his band [Amos/Anon], which has achieved a small level of notoriety in the underground music circuit.
Snow by Sarah Elizabeth May 09, 2012 697 words Read a sample
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Five of Hearts: Fifty Poems Written March and April 2012 by M.L. Pierce May 09, 2012 11241 words Read a sample
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M.L. Pierce began writing during 2010, finding his niche (and pen name) in early 2012. He has run a successful photography business, having many of his pieces admired in prestigious galleries by many of Utah's most appreciated artists. He has been commissioned to create photography and mixed media artwork for various galleries in the Salt Lake valley. M.L. Pierce has played music since the age of 8, and has been in countless intensive musical projects. He currently plays in a few musical projects, often alongside some of his favorite local artists. can be contacted by email at mlpiercewriting@gmail.com for any questions or requests.
Candy's Cowboy by Kitty Jardin May 09, 2012 2261 words Read a sample
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I have been writing for ten years but it is only this year 2012, that I have thought that I would like to publish my writing. I was encouraged by a friend and it is though her that I have the courage to publish. My prudish upbringing, (sex was taboo in my house) led me to explore and seek. I found it satisfying to explore through writing. I hope you enjoy.
Highwaymen by Michelle Grotewohl May 09, 2012 17484 words Read a sample
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12 Months Later by Amanda Smith May 09, 2012 1412 words Read a sample
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MEDITATIONS ON BLUE, YELLOW AND GREY by Nathaniel S. Rounds by Fowlpox Press May 09, 2012 1804 words Sample 20%
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Fowlpox Press presents poetry which rewards readers who aren't afraid to dig deep. Read the reviews here to get a sense of what we publish.
Special Effects by Sue Binder May 09, 2012 4444 words Read a sample
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I have written most of my life. While still a pre-schooler, I once got in trouble for scribbling in the back of a book. I continued writing throughout school, working on high school and college newspapers, and eventually getting a BA in journalism and creative writing. I have worked as a newspaper writer and editor, as well as a variety of other jobs, such as a substitute teacher, college instructor, and even an Avon saleslady. Currently I hold two master degrees and am a Licensed Professional Counseler and Licensed Addictions Counselor, working in a private prison. I love to read, favorites being Tony Hillerman, Henning Mankill and Patrick Taylor, as well as Steve Barry. I love music, current favorites being Celtic Thunder and Josh Groban. My pride and joy are my four children and five grandchildren. I reside in Southeast Colorado, where I continue to write. My current burning desire is a trip to Ireland. Special thank you to my sister, Sandy, for encouraging me to follow her path to Smashwords.
The Compromise by Michelle Grotewohl May 09, 2012 6770 words Read a sample
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Du Ciel elle a flotté vers un embrassement d'attente by Sunil P. Narayan. May 09, 2012 2511 words Read a sample
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Sunil P. Narayan’s work has been a long, enriching journey that absorbed the world’s excentricities to create a masterpiece of color, surrealism, and human emotion. The past two years witnessed a climatic moment in which his writing churned out emotionally-inducing poems. It is his intent to help people access feelings they rarely get to experience. Sunil grew up with the classical epics of India, learning the names of mythical poets who received a divine task to teach mankind stories to guide it in its path of virtue. Sunil has had work published in GuyWriters Magazine, Supraterranean, The Enchanting Verses, The Sound of Poetry Review, Kritya: A Journal of Poetry, The Houston Literary Review, The Portland Alliance, and several others.
King of Diamonds by Michelle Burgin May 09, 2012 14378 words Read a sample
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I grew up in Indiana and attended college at IU Bloomington. I live with my husband and two cats. I've always loved reading and writing. Genre fiction is my favorite; including science fiction, horror and fantasy. I love stuff like Tales from the Crypt comics and Robert E. Howard's pulp fiction.
The Best of Friends by Michelle Grotewohl May 09, 2012 14459 words Read a sample
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Baby, It's Cold Outside by Michelle Grotewohl May 09, 2012 1788 words Read a sample
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The Best of Leigh Michaels by Leigh Michaels May 09, 2012 54065 words Read a sample
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Leigh Michaels is the award-winning author of 100 books, including contemporary romance novels, historical romances, and non-fiction. She teaches romance writing and critiques manuscripts. Find out more at www.leighmichaels.com.
Open the Gates: 10 odd stories of bad bosses, skinny shoppers and Hollywood pants by Bob Fenster May 09, 2012 18172 words Read a sample
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I believe in head fakes, the crossover step and going the other way. Also, if you’re not half-cynical, you’re missing the news. I think that as soon as you say you’re going to die young and leave a beautiful corpse, it’s too late. But also, what the hell do you think anyone is going to do with that beautiful corpse? Remember the women who threw themselves into volcanoes when Valentino died? They’d never met the star and wouldn’t have liked him if they had. I believe the idiots have been running things long enough. On the other hand, it’s the smart guys who will do us in. If anything is going to save our collective butt, it will come out of nowhere. I only say that because the stuff we already know about doesn’t look that promising. I think there has never been a politician who uttered the word freedom and actually meant it. I believe in dark chocolate, black coffee and straight whiskey. Also, long running catches and short love affairs. I follow Johnny Cash, Etta James, Al Green, Joe Ely, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Curtis Mayfield and Roy Zimmerman. I maintain that Reacher would be dead before he ever saw Parker coming. I can see Mel Gibson as a kind of Parker, but no way Tom Cruise can ever be Reacher. I think Luc Besson knows how to make exciting movies, but Quentin Tarantino is a second-rate hack disguising himself as a first-rate hack. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I was born in Brooklyn but live in Northern California, root for the Giants and don’t care who knows it. My other books include: Duh: The Stupid History of the Human Race Well, Duh! The Duh Awards The Big Book of Duh! They Did What!? Laugh Off Twisted They were all published by Andrews-McMeel and can be purchased wherever good books (and bad books) are sold.
A Mother Whispers Goodnight by Charlie Nitric May 09, 2012 3905 words Read a sample
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Charlie Nitric holds three college degrees; a Bachelors in Speech Communication, a Masters of Management Degree in Human Resources, and a Masters Degree in Marketing. He is also the father of two fantastic boys. Still very much himself a kid at heart, Charlie is constantly observing the world around him. Then, with the incredible imagination of a child, he plays with those experiences until the unimaginable becomes the imaginable for his readers. Through his blog, Nitric entertains countless online readers with his storytelling ability. From a good, hearty laughing fest to crying out in anticipation, readers can’t help but become completely mesmerized with whatever he puts before them. With writing that is astonishingly relatable (even when it is totally and completely implausible), he always manages to illicit some emotion or another. Whether that emotion is inspiration, frustration, belly-busting laughter, or simply joy, Nitric’s constant goal is to have his readers feel each scene right along with him. “Strive each day towards your own joy,” Nitric writes to his blog readers, encouraging them to be grateful each day for what they have in their lives. His writing is proof that if you take in all the experiences around you and simply let yourself smile about them, life truly is an enjoyable ride.
Il cimitero di Beech Grove by Daniele Fantini May 09, 2012 29900 words Read a sample
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Mirrored by Margot Lite-Lecture May 09, 2012 10898 words Read a sample
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The Darker Side: A collection of shorts by Brad Holm May 09, 2012 3205 words Read a sample
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Brad lives in Ontario, Canada in a small house surrounded by family. He enjoys music, movies and or course reading. His goal is to provide his readers with the excitement and adventure found only in the imagination.
I'm not Mary! by Lucy Sky May 09, 2012 13720 words Read a sample
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woman | lover | friend | partner | sub | bitch | slut | daughter | journo | cyclist | aunt | good girl | free climber | sister | teaser | cunt | cocksucker | exhibitionist | writer | dreamer | servant | snowboarder | feminist | missing-sock-in-the-laundry-searcher | mom | skivvy And when I'm not otherwise tied up I love to write about the times when I'm tied up. And in case you have any valuable information as to the whereabouts of the missing socks, please let me know. TYVM.
Killing Sabrina by E.E. Blake May 09, 2012 5085 words Read a sample
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I've been writing fiction for a good, long while now. With the uprising of self publishing and e-books, it seems the traditional paperback/hardcover publishing that I'm so used to (and prefer) is going out the window -- so it's interesting to get a peek into what this Wattpad site is all about. I write fiction -- and occasionally the news, when I'm required to. I prefer genre fiction, but am a stickler about maintaining strong, fleshed-out characters, no matter the piece of work. If I were to choose what genre specifically, I enjoy writing high fantasy and some thriller. I have backgrounds in film, journalism, and photography -- and as a proud "shit disturber", I like to break down the walls of "traditional" fiction writing -- silly rules that us writers are forced to deal with, passed down by our mentors. As such, I like to write as if I were directing a film -- much of which is omnipresent, with subtle descriptive techniques used mostly in a visual setting as film -- in order to flex the reader's brain to use the imagination to the fullest potential.
Articles About Sex by Wael El-Manzalawy May 09, 2012 1580 words Read a sample
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Willoughby by Abhay Adil May 09, 2012 868 words Sample 20%
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Hello, Ciao, Hola, Namaste I write mostly in my favorite genre(Horror and Science Fiction) I like reading a few selected books only. mostly horror and science fiction My Favorite Authors are: H.P. Lovecraft Ian Fleming Stephen King Issac Asimov H.G. Wells John Grisham Chetan Bhagat
Opal Rain by Crystal Lewis May 09, 2012 8387 words Read a sample
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Fritz365 A Year In Poetry by Fred Robel May 09, 2012 61679 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in Michigan, and currently residing in Northern Michigan. I am an aircraft mechanic and inspector by trade, and a writer as a hobby. My wife and three kids keep me busy all the rest of the time.
The Count of Samerand and the Ghost of Belgravia by Bryan Porter May 08, 2012 5221 words Read a sample
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I was born in Springhill Nova Scotia to David and Wendy Porter. Through most of my life I have dreamed of publishing my own works, since as far back as I can remember I have always created stories in my mind, and on rare occasion shared them with others. My first work The Count of Samerand and The Ghost of Belgravia is a homage to Sir Aruther Conan Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes series. Though the count has deliberatively different character traits.
Laid to Rest by Bev Robitai May 08, 2012 2941 words Read a sample
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CHECK OUT SOME OTHER GOOD AUTHORS (We stick together here in Auckland, NZ) Non-fiction R McGrigor – From Birth to Bliss – a sensible baby care manual for the first 3 months. Chris Davies Curtis – So You Want to Live on Sark – running a guest house in the Channel Islands. Ross Bodle – Sea Gypsies – how to live happily on a boat and sail the world. David Ashton – Cripin Place – a funny and moving account of life with MS. Fiction Bev Robitai – Murder in the Second Row – a murder mystery set in a theatre. Maureen Green – Tangled Web, & Echoes – hard-boiled thrillers set in NZ. Sharon Hendery – Dare Seize the Fire - elegantly-crafted literary fiction. PM Hayes – Murder Not so Sweet – a murder mystery set on an island. Evan Andrew – The Spanish Woman, & Shadows in the Night – exciting historical fiction set in Turkey and England. Wren Harris – The Falling of Shadows – moving crime fiction set in NZ. Accidental Hero - lighthearted tale of a bumbling chap just trying to impress the girl. Bev Robitai currently works as a writer, book coach, and freelance photographer in Auckland, New Zealand. Her novel Murder in the Second Row was launched in June 2010 in the same historic theatre that was used as the setting. A decade of backstage experience gave her the raw material for a series of theatre-based crime novels. The second theatre novel Body on the Stage is now available in print and online. A stand-alone novel 22 Ways to get Revenge is the tale of a quest for justice, inspired by the actions of a real-life conman whose trail of victims made her angry enough to imagine retribution - in some very inventive ways...
Angels and Indians by Kate Everson May 08, 2012 1488 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!
Thorn In A Mother's Rose by Sharonna Johnson May 08, 2012 8776 words Read a sample
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Ohayo! My name is Sharonna, Ronny for short. I've just started college, majoring is Sign Language. My first passion is creative writing. Stories (and secretly sometimes poetry) are my thing, and my second passion is languages. My dream is to become an international well established interpreter for at least 3 out of the 7-10 languages I plan on studying. I was born in Michigan in 1993. I grew up in Detroit, MI with my close knit, crazy family. I've written multiple short stories, my first being a trilogy called "The Demon Child," which was written in first grade. "Rotten in Denmark" is my first published story, my baby, and I hope to publish at least one hundred more before I'm gone. A writing goal I have is to write a fantasy novel full of everything I've ever loved about fantasy stories I've read over the years. So far I'm good at writing dry, dark humored, suspenseful stories and I love those too.
Surprise at the Library by Amanda Clare May 08, 2012 3760 words Read a sample
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Amanda Clare has gone from years of living in the city to a home out in the sprawling countryside, which has the benefits of cleaner air and room for fulfilling her childhood dream of raising a pack of dogs. The dogs she's still acquiring, and in the meantime, she puts her thoughts to paper (or screen) to write stories people can while away some time with.
Moving Day by Endless Curse May 08, 2012 4742 words Read a sample
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Endless Curse crafts erotic romance and erotica guided by the ardent belief that the brain is the most important sex organ. Their writings explore fantasy and pleasure with an uncompromising devotion to quality and an unwavering commitment to diversity. The worlds and characters of Endless Curse — whether magical, mundane, or something else entirely — are brought to life with a level of depth not often found in the genre.
Zen and the Art of Construction by Ian C. Dawkins Moore May 08, 2012 4131 words Read a sample
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My Biosphere My name is Ian, in England born My father’s from the islands, my mum’s from that shore My youth was spent fleeing xenophobic bores. I traveled to Athens and Timbuktu I bathed in Alhambra, Granada too I could never shake my brooding school. My American wife dragged me here My stepdaughter in toe, a brand new sphere My opposition to the states to five years to clear. I started again, from scratch in haste I stared to relearn a new verb, chase I started to learn a new action, waste. My endeavors were positive though painfully slow My dues well paid, eventually did grow My overnight success took many moons to glow. I now serve the public civil and clean I now work the markets and international scene I now have great credit and a labyrinth machine. My writing before covered prose and essay My heroes are Baldwin, Sojinka and Sesay My novel attempts include travel and jazzy. I read like a fish that swims in the night I spend more on books than I have such a right I meditate, cool out, and stay UN-Tight. My dreams are to learn the heart of the word My hopes are to chase that winged bird My endeavors I pray are to teach and be heard. I live in Oakland, city caught in a lie I dwell in environs of many colored eyes I inhabit a space of love and deep sighs. My time here now is eight years plus My memories of home are short and cussed My life’s irony is to be an English fuss.
Haiku Poetry by ShaniBush May 08, 2012 474 words Read a sample
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“Pirates and Paupers” The Special World of Reynold Jay by Reynold Jay May 08, 2012 37174 words Read a sample
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Reynold Jay currently writes thrillers. "Armageddon: 2013" is the first in the series. The series, "Seeds from Heaven" is now available worldwide. He is the winner of the 2011 Best HUB Fiction Writer award. Earlier works include "Born to Be Rich" and "How to Think Small Business for Big profits." Reynold Jay is noted for using impaired characters in his writing and is an advicate for Somalia, seniors, and the handicapped.
Love Rogo by Jeffrey A. Carver May 08, 2012 6925 words Read a sample
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Jeffrey A. Carver was a Nebula Award finalist for his novel Eternity's End. He also authored Battlestar Galactica, a novelization of the critically acclaimed television miniseries. His novels combine thought-provoking characters with engaging storytelling, and range from the adventures of the Star Rigger universe (Star Rigger's Way, Dragons in the Stars, and others) to the ongoing, character-driven hard SF of The Chaos Chronicles—which begins with Neptune Crossing and continues with Strange Attractors, The Infinite Sea, and Sunborn. The first three Chaos books are available on Smashwords with all-new Afterwords, featuring the author's reflections on the writing of these novels. A native of Huron, Ohio, Carver lives with his family in the Boston area. He has taught writing in a variety of settings, from educational television to conferences for young writers to MIT, as well as his ongoing Ultimate Science Fiction Workshop with Craig Shaw Gardner. He has created a free web site for aspiring authors of all ages at http://www.writesf.com. For a complete guide to Jeffrey A. Carver's ebooks, visit: http://www.starrigger.net/ebooks.htm
Manhattan Magic by Marina Oliver May 08, 2012 13799 words Read a sample
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Most writers can't help themselves! It's a compulsion. Getting published, though, is something really special, and having been so fortunate myself I now try to help aspiring writers by handing on tips it took me years to work out. I've published over 60 titles, including four in the How To Books' Successful Writing Series, and Writing Historical Fiction for Studymates. I have judged short story competitions, been a final judge for the Harry Bowling Prize and was an adviser to the 3rd edition of Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers 1994. If you want to find out more about your favourite authors, consult this book. I once wrote an article on writing romantic fiction for the BBC's web page, for Valentine's day. I have given talks and workshops for the Arts Council and at most of the major Writing Conferences, and helped establish the Romantic Novelists' Association's annual conference. I was Chairman of the RNA 1991-3, ran their New Writers' Scheme and edited their newsletter. I am now a Vice-President. As well as writing I have edited books for Transita, featuring women 'of a certain age', and for Choc Lit where gorgeous heros are the norm. I was asked to write A Century of Achievement, a 290 page history of my old school, Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, and commissioned to write a book on Castles and Corvedale to accompany a new circular walk in the area. Most of my Regencies written under the pseudonym Sally James are now published in ebook format as well as many others of my out of print novels which my husband is putting into ebook format. Our daughter Debbie is helping with designing the covers. For details of all my books and my many pseudonyms see my website.
Sweet Submission by Thalia Duiv May 08, 2012 2918 words Read a sample
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Thalia Duiv - Sensual games at the edge of darkness. Thalia is a sensual young writer of erotica, stepping into the world of games, hidden pleasures and scintillating twists.
Christmas Revelation by Shell Isenhoff May 08, 2012 2368 words Read a sample
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I write mainstream novels for kids under my full name, Michelle Isenhoff. In my novels, you can expect ADVENTURE and SUBSTANCE, but I'll always respect the INNOCENCE of our children. My novels are not religious in nature. To keep my work in separate genres, I chose to publish my Christian fiction under my nickname, Shell Isenhoff.
2nd Is The First Loser by L. J. Martin May 08, 2012 8337 words Read a sample
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L. J. Martin is the author of 23 published novels and 7 non-fiction works. He lives in Montana with his wife, NYT best-selling romantic suspense and historical romance author Kat Martin. They enjoy travel, cooking, hunting, fishing, photography, and wintering in California. Learn more about L. j. at www.ljmartin.com, www.wolfpackranch.com, and http://fromthepeapatch.com, and more about Kat at www.katmartin.com.
Kingpin Billy Jack by Brandon Shire May 08, 2012 4458 words Sample 15%
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Brandon Shire still writes with a pen and paper. He is an LGBTQ youth advocate, a gay dad and the author of the stunning debut novel The Value Of Rain which book bloggers chose as a Top Read of 2011 and Best of LGBTQ Fiction for 2011. Learn more about Brandon Shire and the LGBT Youth charities he supports at BrandonShire.com Half the proceeds from The Value of Rain are donated to LGBT youth charities.
Star Wars - Artoo Detoo: Droid of a Kind (Volume 1) by Mark A.J. Cristobal May 08, 2012 145805 words Read a sample
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Studied BS Computer Science at the University of Perpetual Help Rizal, Las Piñas City, Phillipines. Born October 7, 1981 with no siblings and became a father on August 28, 2005. Currently working as a freelance on-line writer and a starting to become a novelist.
Exiled from Main Street: the autobiography of a midwest town by Anonymous May 08, 2012 2676 words Read a sample
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This author is anonymous.
Hunter - Episode 2 by Goran Zidar May 08, 2012 1404 words Read a sample
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Harboring dreams of one day being asked to attend a convention to talk about my books. I spend my days working in IT and my nights tinkering away at my novel. I live in Melbourne, Australia - apparently one of the worlds most livable cities - with my wife, twin daughters on the cusp of becoming teenagers, and a cat that is pretty sure she runs the place.
Hunter - Episode 1 by Goran Zidar May 08, 2012 2491 words Read a sample
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Harboring dreams of one day being asked to attend a convention to talk about my books. I spend my days working in IT and my nights tinkering away at my novel. I live in Melbourne, Australia - apparently one of the worlds most livable cities - with my wife, twin daughters on the cusp of becoming teenagers, and a cat that is pretty sure she runs the place.
Rise of the Red Dragon by Martin Rouillard May 08, 2012 97109 words Read a sample
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Martin Rouillard is an entrepreneur and writer. His short stories have consistently been among the most downloaded at online retailers. Rise of the Red Dragon, Tome 1 of the Tales of the Lorekeepers series, is his first novel. Martin's interests include travel and mythology. He lives in Boischatel, Quebec.
Because Of Sarah by Nik.A Lezz May 08, 2012 7369 words Read a sample
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The April 2012 Um-Yangian by Steve Lavigne May 07, 2012 3966 words Read a sample
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Sora's Quest (Cat's Eye #1) by T. L. Shreffler May 07, 2012 84149 words Read a sample
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T. L. Shreffler lives in Los Angeles, CA. She loves diversity, fantasy, romance, iced tea, long walks, philosophy, and thrift store shopping. She currently holds a BA in English and her poetry has been published consecutively in Eclipse: A Literary Journal and The Northridge Review. She is the author of several YA Fantasy books (Cat's Eye, The Wanderer, The Winding Way) and Paranormal Romance (Mark of the Wolf, Blood of the Wolf.) She also has a published poetry collection, Bound by Light.
Reincarnation by Katheryn Bajo May 07, 2012 1191 words Read a sample
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"I is someone else." - Rimbaud katherynbajo@gmail.com
The Haunted Bridge by Drac Von Stoller May 07, 2012 527 words Read a sample
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Drac Von Stoller's imagination and fascination for the Horror genre began when he was a little boy watching his favorite actors such as Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Bela Lugosi on his little black and white television alone in his dark room. Drac would watch these horror movies for hours and build model kits of his favorite characters like Dracula, the Wolfman, Frankenstein and even the Munster's car from his favorite television series. Then as time went on and nothing was left to the imagination in the new horror movies, Drac still loved watching the old movies he so loved as a little boy. Then as Drac became an adult he decided one day that he would write a short story in the horror genre and let some of his friends read it and see what they thought. Drac's first short story was titled "Death in the Wilderness," which would be considered flash fiction but this would be Drac's test to see if he was destined to be an author. Sure enough when people read "Death in the Wilderness" they loved it but couldn't understand why Drac didn't keep on with the story but Drac knew all along that if what they read was so good then Drac has succeeded. This gave Drac the confidence he needed to keep on writing more and more short stories. The rest is history Drac has now written 31 short stories in the course of a 2 year span. Drac doesn't want to write a story unless it moves him in a way that he would want to read his own work and say any horror or ghost fan would not be disappointed.