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Freak by Ron Sanders Freak by Ron Sanders Dec. 10, 2010 54512 words Read a sample
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L.A. based author and illustrator, cynic and skeptic, atheist and misanthrope; funny guy for those with strong stomachs. Charitable to a fault. Single, childless, rootless; sold his soul to the Muse of poetry at an early age. Staple diet of carnitas, beer, and Tylenol. Favorite color: invisible. Never met father, ditched mother on eighteenth birthday. No friends except for an old sock puppet named Shut Up. Suicide runs in family. But not me, man. Not me.
Slow Down by John Gaffield Slow Down by John Gaffield Dec. 10, 2010 2543 words Read a sample
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John T. Gaffield is an automotive engineer in southeast Michigan with a wife and two children. He published his first novel, "Heir to Winston Manor," in October 2010 as an eBook. "Heir to Winston Manor" is story of a large haunted house set on the west coast of Michigan. John has a second book, "Wahl House Curse," this time set in mid-Michigan, was published on Smashwords in January 2011. John also published a short story called "The Ghost of Birch River Cabin" in mid-January 2011. John also has a free short story available on Smashwords. It is a horror story called, "Slow Down" and it is about a careless driver who causes a tragedy. The person is haunted by his actions. Will it cause him to change his ways? John uses his past memories and his local knowledge combined with his engineering sense of detail to create realistic ghost stories. He has an interest in ghost stories and creepy old haunted houses. John has been working on his third full length novel for a few months now. The first draft is complete and he is in the edit stage. The working title for it is "Alone Again." It is set in an old house in a suburban community that a couple purchase from a builder who had fixed the house after it had stood abandoned for a few years. The wife was never the same after they moved into the house. She became withdrawn and was hearing voices in the house. Her health deteriorated and he felt there was little he could do to help. When tragedy strikes, a coworker befriends him to help him cope. Things start happening in the house that open the possibility that the tragedy may not have been as random as he thought. This third novel should be available sometime later 2011.
Anasazi by J.R. Leckman Anasazi by J.R. Leckman Dec. 10, 2010 5457 words Read a sample
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I live in Colorado with a beautiful wife and lots of pets. I currently go to school for physics, but writing is my number 1 passion. Growing up, I used to think of books as windows that allowed me to peek into other worlds. In kindergarten, I cut my teeth on the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Terry Brooks was waiting for me in 4th grade, and I have travelled many places since. I hope you enjoy the trip to the worlds of my creation, and am always excited to hear about your journey there.
The Age of Lost Innocence by Damian M. Salo The Age of Lost Innocence by Damian M. Salo Dec. 10, 2010 155428 words Read a sample
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My name is Damian Salo and I was born and raised outside Cleveland, Ohio. My father taught me a good work ethic while my mother taught me good morals. After graduating from Bedford High School, I obtained my BA in both Accounting and Finance at Kent State University, and due to the struggling economy, my best friend and I took our chances and settled in Brooklyn, NY. It’s true what they say. NYC is tough. But as an artist it forces you to mature, adapt, and to be creative. With so many people out here striving to do the exact same thing that you want to do, the question is: What will make you stand apart from the rest? Seven years later and after countless re-writes, I believe I have finally accomplished that. I crafted an epic fantasy that combines autobiographical stories of friendship, love, and fate with a touch of world politics, religion, and mysticism. More importantly, I wrote a novel that is true to myself.
The Stick by Lee Crystal The Stick by Lee Crystal Dec. 10, 2010 2513 words Read a sample
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I've been writing ever since High school and have even made a few rough drafts of novels. I recently came up with a flash serial idea that I hope eveyone will like. If it sells there will be many more episodes. I have layed out several more follow up episodes that build on the story. And leave you wondering what's going to happen next?
The Vagabond Storyteller by Neil Coghlan The Vagabond Storyteller by Neil Coghlan Dec. 10, 2010 3815 words Read a sample
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ESL teacher, webmaster, writer.
Those Years Without by James Welsh Those Years Without by James Welsh Dec. 10, 2010 72124 words Read a sample
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James Welsh is from the highway rest-stop that is Delaware. Now based out of New York City, he continues to pursue his lifelong passion for writing. He has written everything from stories to poetry to scripts. He loves anything written between 1910 and 1960. He also loves key lime pie. He can be reached by email if you have any questions or comments about his work: jaygwelsh@gmail.com Individual Poems Published "Calypso for Excuses." The Stray Branch (Spring/Summer 2013) "Benediction for the Outside." New Plains Review (Fall 2011) "Tricycle Worlds." Kaleidoscope (July 2011) "Where Fireflies End, and Lightning Begins." Mused (2011) "Penelope's Lament." The Centrifugal Eye (April 2011) "Judgment of Paris." Three Line Poetry (Issue 2, 2011) “Colors (An Old Man to His Wife).” flashquake (Summer 2010) “I Am My Muse’s Right Hand.” Grasslimb 8(2) “I Built My Sandbox in The Atlantic.” Caesura 29(2008- 2009) “how a speed bump destroyed the world.” Caesura 29(2008- 2009) “Ironing Out Hypocrisy.” Westward Quarterly 36(Spring 2009) “Light on Broken Windows.” Westward Quarterly 36(Spring 2009) “Learning to Walk.” Soul Fountain 35(Fall 2008) “A Nervous Kind of Happy.” Westward Quarterly (Summer 2008)
With A Little Yelp From My Friends by Severin Rossetti With A Little Yelp From My Friends by Severin Rossetti Dec. 10, 2010 3905 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
Tales from the Trees by Bonnie Mutchler Tales from the Trees by Bonnie Mutchler Dec. 10, 2010 5364 words Read a sample
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Bonnie Mutchler has written hundreds of poems since her childhood, several of which have been published in anthologies. She lives in Missouri with her one eyes cat Blinky and loves her Super Poke Pet, Clucky.
Taming The Golden Boys Of Central High by Alm Hlgh Taming The Golden Boys Of Central High by Alm Hlgh Dec. 10, 2010 32121 words Read a sample
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If you've found yourself bored with the conventional romance stories that are predicable and lacking in sensuality between men and women; then these eBooks have been specially written for you. Join a host of interesting and lovable characters in their quest for discovering and experiencing true love. You will believe in love again. Alm earned her Bachelor's Degree from University of IL where she excelled in her chosen major of Communications. She won several coveted prestigious scholarships and writing awards for her writings; most notably the highly coveted Bernard Shaw Scholarship and Prize for writing. She enjoys writing about unusual love relationships between men and women. She has been writing for over 20 years with several of her stories winning writing competitions and placement. She writes a prose column in a local Chicago area newspaper for many years. Her eBooks are all based on her screenplays.
Batch of 1999 by Anurakt Srivastava Batch of 1999 by Anurakt Srivastava Dec. 09, 2010 47075 words Read a sample
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Pursuing Masters in journalism and Mass communication.. working as a content writer for sloggi Undergarments please comment and review if you like my work...
Circle of Friends by James Antonio Circle of Friends by James Antonio Dec. 09, 2010 2841 words Read a sample
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James is a retired French teacher and businessman.He likes to read, go for walks, prefers warm weather, driving his sports car, spending a day at the horse races, and occasionally going to an art gallery. He has had a number of short stories published in Canadian and American numismatic publications. Recently, he won an Editor's Choice Award from the Ohio State Numismatic Association for his short story Miss Daisy. James has had two novels published: THE PLAYBOY, 2008; and, AGATHA and OLIVIA, 2011. These are both available at publishamerica.com in softcover, hardcover, and ebook format, and by ordering from your bookstore.
Teaching Tania - Love is all you need??? by James Gault Teaching Tania - Love is all you need??? by James Gault Dec. 09, 2010 22496 words Read a sample
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When I read over my writing, it seems to me that it is all about politics. I like to think I am humourist, trying to make make people laugh and at least, I hope, making them smile. But the target of my wit, such as it is, is the immense stupidity of the people who run our society, and the catalogue of their failures. And yet I don't even know if I have the right to criticise, having never been a political activist myself. *** BOOKS ON OFFER FREE VISIT MY WEB SITE ***
The Crystal Rose - Book one of the God Sword Trilogy by L.D. Crews The Crystal Rose - Book one of the God Sword Trilogy by L.D. Crews Dec. 09, 2010 56001 words Read a sample
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This Totally Scary True Story About When My Aunt Died by Theodore Kohan This Totally Scary True Story About When My Aunt Died by Theodore Kohan Dec. 09, 2010 9097 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, Theodore Kohan undertook graduate studies in the United States. Following a brief residence back in Chile, he moved permanently to the United States, where he has lived most of his adult life. He and his wife currently reside in Sharon, Mass., and Boynton Beach, Fla.
The Comfort of a Woman by Severin Rossetti The Comfort of a Woman by Severin Rossetti Dec. 09, 2010 3290 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
Evil Friend Pregnant Lover by sian donegan Evil Friend Pregnant Lover by sian donegan Dec. 09, 2010 10684 words Read a sample
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Almost a Bride by Patricia McLinn Almost a Bride by Patricia McLinn Dec. 08, 2010 72284 words Read a sample
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Patricia is the author of 25 published novels, past president of international writers group Novelists, Inc., and instigator of www.AWritersWork.com, where published authors sell e-books directly to readers. Her books -- cited by reviewers for vivid characterization – have topped best-seller lists and won awards. She has spoken about writing from Honolulu to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institute. Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and -- for 20-plus years -- an editor at the Washington Post. Now writing full-time, Patricia lives in Northern Kentucky.
The Recycled Window by Anne deNize The Recycled Window by Anne deNize Dec. 08, 2010 12958 words Read a sample
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A New Zealander who grew up on a farm, studied languages and literature then went into computing and business administration. This took her through systems analysis, systems training, software design and IT project management. She is now following a long-held dream to write and combining it with a love for science fiction and a passion for child literacy - writing science fiction and fantasy for children and young adults. Recently she has been branching out into fantasy and science fiction for adults.
Teaching Tania - The case of the cat crimewave by James Gault Teaching Tania - The case of the cat crimewave by James Gault Dec. 08, 2010 22460 words Read a sample
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When I read over my writing, it seems to me that it is all about politics. I like to think I am humourist, trying to make make people laugh and at least, I hope, making them smile. But the target of my wit, such as it is, is the immense stupidity of the people who run our society, and the catalogue of their failures. And yet I don't even know if I have the right to criticise, having never been a political activist myself. *** BOOKS ON OFFER FREE VISIT MY WEB SITE ***
The Whispering Wind by Bryan Evans The Whispering Wind by Bryan Evans Dec. 08, 2010 2152 words Read a sample
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Writing children's books allows me the freedom to explore the world of imagination. I love it. Why? Because all the cool stuff is there, and in the world of imagination I don't have to grow up. Reading kids books or watching an adventure movie with my children transports me back to those fantastic adventures I had as a boy. I think it’s a wonderful thing to allow the child in me some freedom. It's a nice break from the grown up world. ...When I was a child I spoke as a child, I dreamed as a child, I believed as a child. When I grew up I put aside childish things...Corinthians 13.11... But the child in me never ceases to be.
Erotic Tales: Ride A Cock Horse (Revised) by Severin Rossetti Erotic Tales: Ride A Cock Horse (Revised) by Severin Rossetti Dec. 08, 2010 3902 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
Hollowland by Amanda Hocking Hollowland by Amanda Hocking Dec. 07, 2010 79021 words Read a sample
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Struggling author. Obsessive tweeter. John Hughes mourner. Unicorn enthusiast. Fag hag. Fraggin Aardvarks guitarist. Author of "My Blood Approves," a paranormal romance currently available on Amazon.com.
The Math Teacher is Dead by Robert Manners The Math Teacher is Dead by Robert Manners Dec. 07, 2010 56821 words Read a sample
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Robert Manners was born on the Fort Ord Army Base, longer ago than he cares to admit, and grew up in Oakland, Twain Harte, and Concord, California. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University and currently earns his daily bread as an administrative assistant for a social-services nonprofit.
Quala - Escape From Headhunter Island by Mark Richmond Quala - Escape From Headhunter Island by Mark Richmond Dec. 07, 2010 5455 words Read a sample
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After studying fine art at SDSU I have worked for Virgin Interactive designing video games, taught multimedia at Platt College, and worked at LPL Financial Services as a Marketing Director. In 2007 I left the corporate world to become a full time artist. I have a studio in downtown San Diego where I'm currently working on a comic graphic novel and will be presenting it at this year's Comic-Con 2010. Currently you can see my art at Coffee & Art 6th & F downtown, Harney Sushi Old Town & Oceanside, The San Diego Airport Terminal 1, JWOK downtown 8th n Market
The Writer by Kim Dallmeier The Writer by Kim Dallmeier Dec. 07, 2010 19315 words Read a sample
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Kim Dallmeier was born in Quebec, Canada, where she studied at Montreal University in Psychoeducation. She presently lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband Matthias, and their two children, Anna and Samuel.
The Mind Readers, Book 1 by Lori Brighton The Mind Readers, Book 1 by Lori Brighton Dec. 07, 2010 81571 words Read a sample
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I have a degree in Anthropology and worked as a museum curator. Deciding the people in my imagination were slightly more exciting than the dead things in a museum basement, I set out to become an author. My first book, a historical romance, was published by Kensington in November of 2009.
Carnival by Ron Sanders Carnival by Ron Sanders Dec. 07, 2010 127930 words Read a sample
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L.A. based author and illustrator, cynic and skeptic, atheist and misanthrope; funny guy for those with strong stomachs. Charitable to a fault. Single, childless, rootless; sold his soul to the Muse of poetry at an early age. Staple diet of carnitas, beer, and Tylenol. Favorite color: invisible. Never met father, ditched mother on eighteenth birthday. No friends except for an old sock puppet named Shut Up. Suicide runs in family. But not me, man. Not me.
Bucketheads by J.R. Leckman Bucketheads by J.R. Leckman Dec. 07, 2010 9689 words Read a sample
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I live in Colorado with a beautiful wife and lots of pets. I currently go to school for physics, but writing is my number 1 passion. Growing up, I used to think of books as windows that allowed me to peek into other worlds. In kindergarten, I cut my teeth on the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Terry Brooks was waiting for me in 4th grade, and I have travelled many places since. I hope you enjoy the trip to the worlds of my creation, and am always excited to hear about your journey there.
A Christmas Wish by Kevinette H. Considine A Christmas Wish by Kevinette H. Considine Dec. 07, 2010 383 words Read a sample
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Who am I? I am not sure but here are some of the comments made about me; "...she wrote a story? Who knew?" "Kevinette, who the hell is that?" "You wrote this? Not bad for someone who never even went to high school!" "Don't eat any of her cookies after you've read The Baker's Secret, just thinking about it gives me the creeps." And last but not least..."You write it, they read it, isn't that what writing is all about?" Well, for me it is... I hope you enjoy some of my stories..I know I enjoyed writing them. Kevinette H. Considine
Ghostkiller by Steven Savile Ghostkiller by Steven Savile Dec. 07, 2010 7155 words Read a sample
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Steven Savile has no life. It's official. That's probably the most important thing you can know about him. So, now we've got that out of the way, the good stuff, like what's he done, where and to whom. Steve's a man of many hats - like many people without hair. Hat number one, the bright colourful scotch tweed flat cap, is Steve's original fiction. Most recently he has written SILVER. You might have noticed it. It takes up a good 90% of this site. If you didn't notice it you're probably not reading this bit either, so I guess we'll forgive you, not that you'll notice. His other stuff include various novels and short story collections like The Hollow Earth, Temple: Incarnations, Laughing Boy's Shadow, Houdini's Last Illusion, Angel Road, and the graphic novel Fragrance of You (with artist Robert Sammelin). Steve was a runner up in the 2000 British Fantasy Awards, a winner of a 2002 Writers of the Future Award, and was nominated for the inaugural 2006 Scribe Award for best novel adaptation for his novel Slaine: The Exile. His novel Primeval: Shadow of the Jaguar is currently nominated for the 2008 Scribe Award for Best Young Adult Novel. Fingers and toes are naturally crossed. Hat number two is his tie-in writing. Steve is the author of the Von Carstein Vampire trilogy (Inheritance, Dominion, Retribution) set in Games Workshop's popular Warhammer world. The individual books were gathered together into the omnibus edition, Vampire Wars, and Steve being the awkward so and so he is went and rewrote the last chapter of the last book just for that omnibus. It isn't often we get a chance to put right what once went wrong, so to speak, so apologies to everyone who read the original ending. Go to the local bookshop and check out the new end. Tell them Steve sent you if they hassle you about reading in the corner without buying the book! His final book for Games Workshop, Curse of the Necrarch, features a 60 year old hero who has a heartattack right around the page 50, and is all about the futility of heroism and war as it's generally portrayed in fantasy novels. Let's just say it was a brave book for Games Workshop to publish and opinion seems to be split down the middle as to whether it is the best or worst thing he's ever written, so he must have done something right, eh? Steve's also written the best-selling original audio novel Torchwood: Hidden for BBC Audiobooks. It was read by Naoko Mori who plays Toshiko Sato in the BBC series. One might think Steve has a thing for the lovely Naoko, as his Torchwood short story in the Yearbook released by Titan in 2008 also had a huge picture of the lovely (did we already say that) Naoko right beside his story Black Water. He also wrote the first novel based in the Primeval universe, Shadow of the Jaguar, which was a #1 bestseller in the UK. The other one you might have seen cluttering up bookshelves in dusty bookstores would be his Slaine duology which was published by Black Flame (Slaine The Exile and Slaine The Defiler). We say duology, the series was originally conceived as a trilogy and ends on a whopping cliffhanger, so again, sorry folks! Lots of apologising going on here. The rights to Slaine have reverted to Rebellion, so whether or not the trilogy will ever get its final installment is very much in their hands. Back when he was a wee lad Steve also wrote a series Star Wars books including a kids adaptation of Return of the Jedi, for Hendersons, part of Dorling Kindersley, a Jurassic Park fun fax file, and short stories four incarnations of The Doctor. Yep, that Doctor. The time lord. Tardis. His next media tie-in is an original Stargate SG-1 adventure, Shadows. Hat number three is his editorial one. He has edited a number of critically acclaimed anthologies, including Elemental, Redbrick Eden, and Doctor Who Short Trips: Destination Prague. He also compiled Smoke Ghost & Other Apparitions and Black Gondolier and Other Stories, the collected horror stories of Fritz Leiber. Hat number four, the dapper bowler hat, is collaborative work. Steve recently finished a weird western with David Niall Wilson, Hallowed Ground, and is working with James Moore on a YA trilogy, the first book of which Death Knell is rattling away on their keyboards while you read this. It is, promise you. Neither of those boys sleep. And then there's the red-headed stepchild of my writing career, Brian M. Logan, that action guy, who I'm currently plotting world domination with. We've got six full blown novels pretty much outlined in serious detail, ranging from supernatural thriller to classic Fog-like horror by way of noir monster madness. Trust me, you'll be hearing more about Bri. So what's next you ask breathlessly? Well, in no particular order, there's a short story collection from Dark Regions Press, which has no name and Steve calls The Incompleat, because, well it is... a new adventure for the crew from The Hollow Earth, called London Macabre, and Gold, the sequel to Silver. Original title eh? Never saw that one coming... but can you guess what the follow-up to Gold will be called? Well? Answers on a postcard please... you might win a prize. Maybe.
Alleyman by Darren Kasenkow Alleyman by Darren Kasenkow Dec. 07, 2010 1598 words Read a sample
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Darren Kasenkow is an Australian author who is determined to embrace the digital publishing realm and reach new readers on a global scale. His body of work begins with the novels The Apocalypse Show, Dust And Devils and Masterpeace, with 2011 bringing 3 new titles and a growing selection of short stories. Crossing genre boundaries, his work is pulled straight from the heart while continuously seeking new heights in literary creativity. His passion is, and always will be, the written word. You can contact the author by writing to cyberfenixpublish@gmail.com
To Save Our Time by Eugene Stevens To Save Our Time by Eugene Stevens Dec. 06, 2010 4227 words Read a sample
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Signature by Ron Sanders Signature by Ron Sanders Dec. 06, 2010 49028 words Read a sample
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L.A. based author and illustrator, cynic and skeptic, atheist and misanthrope; funny guy for those with strong stomachs. Charitable to a fault. Single, childless, rootless; sold his soul to the Muse of poetry at an early age. Staple diet of carnitas, beer, and Tylenol. Favorite color: invisible. Never met father, ditched mother on eighteenth birthday. No friends except for an old sock puppet named Shut Up. Suicide runs in family. But not me, man. Not me.
The Anonymous Collection by Tonye Conte The Anonymous Collection by Tonye Conte Dec. 06, 2010 998 words Read a sample
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I like to write and publish inspirational books that actually make you want to marvel at your life.
XXXmas Box by Mark Staniforth XXXmas Box by Mark Staniforth Dec. 06, 2010 15950 words Read a sample
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Mark Staniforth is a writer from North Yorkshire, England. His short stories have appeared in internet magazines including Night Train, Eclectica and Southpaw. He has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
Monsters Are Real by Troy Dennison Monsters Are Real by Troy Dennison Dec. 06, 2010 1107 words Read a sample
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Troy is a professional make-up artist, artist, writer, actor and X-Box junkie. He is the creator of the Tales From The Lounge and Dragon Days web-comics and his independant film work includes the movies The Clown, Last Time She Lived and Furor. Troy was born and grew up in Staffordshire. His interest in films grew from an early age, influenced by seeing Star Wars:A New Hope when he was nine and from the stories his Great-Uncle would tell him about classic monster movies like King Kong and Dracula. Troy has a background in art and theatre and trained as a Make-up artist - the prospectus for the course excited him and he lost no time in learning the skills which also included photography, costume and wig-making. Troy is fully versed in every aspect of make-up from face painting to HD film work. As an actor Troy has found himself working opposite his own make-up creations on several occasions. As an artist Troy has produced work as diverse as web-comics, fine art, watercolours, graffiti and theatrical sets and he considers make-up to be an extension of that artwork using the human form as the canvas. Troy published his first story Monsters Are Real in the eZine 13 Human Souls and has since gone on to write and publish several short stories. Troy divides his time between his passion for his artwork, writing, acting, make-up, playing guitar and spending time with his three children, he can be found playing Black-Ops and HALO with his girlfriend and lives in Staffordshire with his crazy dog Theo.
No Kissing, No Touching by Asher MacDonald No Kissing, No Touching by Asher MacDonald Dec. 06, 2010 3188 words Read a sample
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La polvere by Elisa Barindelli La polvere by Elisa Barindelli Dec. 05, 2010 11436 words Read a sample
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Cemetery Village by Mike Sincere Cemetery Village by Mike Sincere Dec. 05, 2010 41999 words Read a sample
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I'm the author of The Last Au Pair, a novel about the wild adventures of three European au pairs who live and work in South Florida. You can learn more about me by visiting my Web site: www.mikesincere.com. On my website, I write about fashion, music, and art.
Tears for Hesh (short story) by Michael Radcliffe Tears for Hesh (short story) by Michael Radcliffe Dec. 05, 2010 3241 words Read a sample
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An avid reader of fantasy and science fiction novels all of my life, I live with my family in the rural hills of Kentucky along with our four cats. When not acquiring ferocious felines for my wife's plan of world domination (cat armies are terribly hard to train), I enjoy spinning stories from the wisps of magic around me.
The Wildwose by Gerard A Whitfield The Wildwose by Gerard A Whitfield Dec. 05, 2010 6682 words Read a sample
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Englishman, traveller, who was captivated by Spain, via Australia. Work took me around the globe, taught me a new language and opened my eyes. Proud father who finally listened to his wife and children. Big thanks to Diggory Steele-Perkins for the cover for Sudden Dearth.
Earl the FlyingTurtle Bird by J. Silas Scott Earl the FlyingTurtle Bird by J. Silas Scott Dec. 05, 2010 735 words Read a sample
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I was born and raised in the deep South. I am accustomed to the outdoors; living in and around them. My father raised me in his own likeness and it seems to have worked out for the most part. I live with my fiancee Edy in Winter Haven, Fl. I enjoy reading almost anything but my favorite authors include Hemingway, Joseph Conrad and Hunter S. Thompson.
Harmonics: Rise of the Magician by Collin Earl Harmonics: Rise of the Magician by Collin Earl Dec. 04, 2010 70596 words Sample 20%
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Drums: a Novel by Brad Henderson Drums: a Novel by Brad Henderson Dec. 04, 2010 58159 words Read a sample
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BRAD HENDERSON enjoys both right- and left-brain thinking and more often than not combines the two. During the day, Henderson teaches engineering and scientific writing full-time at University of California, Davis, where he is a third-generation faculty member. His father, Jerald M., and paternal grandfather, S. Milton, were both engineering professors who wrote textbooks and specialized in agricultural equipment design. At night and on weekends, Brad draws upon his lineage on his mother's side--as a creative writer, blues-rock drummer, and secret cowboy. His great-great maternal grandfather was California pioneer cattleman, Henry "Hartman" Hamel; his maternal grandfather was the maverick, Ford Farm Efficiency Award winning rancher, Richard H. Hamel; his maternal grandmother, Marie Hamel, was a storyteller and voracious connoisseur of American novels; and his mother, Frances Hamel Henderson, played the snare drum. Brad has worked as a corporate engineer, nightclub drummer, ranch hand, truck dock laborer, and maintenance man. He is the author of one published novel, numerous unpublished novels, two volumes of poetry, and also a forthcoming memoir as well as a "no brainer" grammar book for left-brain-thinking techno-professionals.
A Bestiary of Unnatural Women by Ashley Zacharias A Bestiary of Unnatural Women by Ashley Zacharias Dec. 04, 2010 86232 words Read a sample
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I am a post-modern woman who lives a vanilla life but fantasizes about adventures in masochism. I appreciate readers who purchase my books but, more than money, I need your honest response to my writing. Review my books or write an email to ashley.zacharias@live.com and let me know what you think of my stories. Good or bad, as long as you are not indifferent, your honest response will help me to write more and better stories. You can find my thoughts about my own stories at http://ashleyzachariascommentary.wordpress.com/    Yours, Ashley
Hard Press'd by Linda Rae Blair Hard Press'd by Linda Rae Blair Dec. 04, 2010 38387 words Read a sample
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Raleigh artist, Linda Rae Blair, has traveled the U.S. extensively. With a family history of Scots-Irish immigrants to the U.S. around the time of the revolution and as a 13th generation direct descendant to John Alden & Priscilla Mullins, pilgrims of Mayflower fame, she has always been a lover of history. She combines these into sagas that are interesting to history buffs and lovers of romance and mystery. She has spent many happy hours in Virginia Beach during off-season when the winds blow hard and cold and the salty air whips at the weather-protected palms. This is the locale chosen for Preston Andrews Mysteries series. Locals and visitors alike will find many familiar frames of reference in this series.
The Dead Don't Pray by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Pray by Bridget Squires Dec. 04, 2010 1481 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
Fun With Dick by GA Hauser Fun With Dick by GA Hauser Dec. 04, 2010 4093 words Read a sample
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Award-winning author G.A. Hauser was born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA and attended university in New York City. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a patrol officer with the Seattle Police Department. In early 2000 G.A. moved to Hertfordshire, England where she began her writing in earnest and published her first book, In the Shadow of Alexander. Now a full-time writer, G.A. has written over fifty novels, including several best-sellers of gay fiction and is an Honorary Board Member of Gay American Heroes for her support of the foundation. For more information on other books by G.A., visit the author at her official website. www.authorgahauser.com Awards: All Romance eBook- Best Author 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 All Romance eBook- Best novel 2007 Secrets and Misdemeanors All Romance eBook- Best novel 2008 Mile High
Delver Magic Book III: Balance of Fate by Jeff Inlo Delver Magic Book III: Balance of Fate by Jeff Inlo Dec. 04, 2010 136885 words Read a sample
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