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Pawsgaard by Jon Thysell Pawsgaard by Jon Thysell Feb. 06, 2012 20774 words Read a sample
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Jon Thysell is a writer and test engineer currently living in the Pacific Northwest. When he's not writing, he plays video games with his girlfriend; sometimes she even lets him win.
The Knight in Black Tuxedo by Anthony Horvath The Knight in Black Tuxedo by Anthony Horvath Feb. 06, 2012 1421 words Read a sample
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Sex Cicada and the Righteous King of Albanny by Nipaporn Baldwin Sex Cicada and the Righteous King of Albanny by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 06, 2012 1787 words Read a sample
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I am a teenage African American poetess trying to open up a new avenue in the world of Dragons: Space Dragons!! And I WILL make it "work." Please leave a review.
The Blue Whales by Gwen Grant The Blue Whales by Gwen Grant Feb. 06, 2012 3593 words Read a sample
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I have been writing for over 40 years and have loved every minute. I started writing poetry, then radio short stories, then books. My first novel, PRIVATE-KEEP OUT has been called 'the funniest children's book ever written' by Lucy Mangan of The Guardian newspaper. I've won the ACORN AWARD for picture books and have been short-listed for many other awards.At present, I am working on a new children's novel and have just finished the first draft of an adult novel.
Neewa the Wonder Dog and the Ghost Hunters by John Cerutti Neewa the Wonder Dog and the Ghost Hunters by John Cerutti Feb. 05, 2012 69122 words Read a sample
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Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Feb. 04, 2012 3192 words Read a sample
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Keith is happily-married, a father of one, career-minded and a little bit of a square. Nonetheless, at times, he finds himself looking to the stars for orbiting alien spacecraft and has been known to carry an enchanted sword in the trunk of his car. Oh, and that hockey mask and machete in the backseat...that's just for Halloween...
Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Feb. 04, 2012 3192 words Read a sample
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Keith is happily-married, a father of one, career-minded and a little bit of a square. Nonetheless, at times, he finds himself looking to the stars for orbiting alien spacecraft and has been known to carry an enchanted sword in the trunk of his car. Oh, and that hockey mask and machete in the backseat...that's just for Halloween...
Best Books for Young Adults - The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA! by Casey Grace & Landis Grace Best Books for Young Adults - The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA! by Casey Grace & Landis Grace Feb. 04, 2012 51296 words Read a sample
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Living in an ancient Mayan world nestled in the virgin jungles of the Yucatan has given my 12 year old daughter Landis and I encounters of a lifetime. Our Mayan friends have shared with us many secrets of their culture and we have experienced many of their customs and ceremonies. There are many mysteries and legends of this ancient race, and my daughter Landis and I started this series to share some of these fascinating traditions in a fun mystery book which educates the readers not only into the everyday life of the traditional Mayans still living in pueblitos but into authentic ancient customs through flashbacks in the book. Landis and I are Canadian, so I am thrilled that my daughter is completely fluent in her second language of Spanish, so we added some easy-to-remember Spanish words to teach readers a little of the language. All of the facts throughout the book are true, but they are presented in an entertaining fictional style with a closing message of integrity and wholesomeness. We are writing our next Landis Adventure book called “The Mystery at Isla Mujeres”, which takes place on a beautiful island nestled off the coast of Cancun, in the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean Sea.
In His Eyes Anthology by Stacey Wallace Benefiel In His Eyes Anthology by Stacey Wallace Benefiel Feb. 04, 2012 56385 words Read a sample
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Stacey Wallace Benefiel is the author of the Zellie Wells trilogy, the Day of Sacrifice series and The Toilet Business, a book of humorous essays. She lives in Beaverton, OR with her husband and their two young children.
Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary by Austin Carroll Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary by Austin Carroll Feb. 03, 2012 86314 words Read a sample
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I live in Australia and this is the first full length book that I have 'put out there' so to speak. Imagine me quite literally quaking with fear as I anxiously check to see if anyone has posted a review about my book. Even a bad review would be welcome! Why? Because I need to know. Have I been wasting my time writing? Have I virtually given up my social life (not to mention my nonexistent love life) for something I am absolute crap at? Or is it possible, no matter how slim the chances are, that I can tell a story that others will enjoy. Some days, it’s what keeps me going – the sheer possibility. I am driven to write. Ideas fill my head every minute of the day while I’m at work. I am constantly scribbling down thoughts on anything I can get my hands on at the time. Writing can be such a lonely business in many ways, and it is hard to get honest feedback from family... 'Yeah – love your book.’ 'Er – thanks – but are you sure you’re not just being nice – that you don’t want to hurt my poor little feelings – or cause a family feud?’ Honestly, I would have preferred some honest criticism. Something I could work with to strengthen my stories. Every book has faults. When I am not writing, I can be found working at a high school, supporting students with learning and social difficulties who are struggling to find their place in a world that can be far too cruel. That is my other passion in life (after writing and my son). Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy my story, and if not, I hope you can take a moment to tell me why.
Dreams of Steel by Gregory J. Downs Dreams of Steel by Gregory J. Downs Feb. 03, 2012 17369 words Read a sample
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I'm a young author with four fantasy ebooks out for Kindle and Nook. I love to tell people about my writing, my interests, and anything else that comes to mind. Books, movies, aardvarks, books... I love God, my family, writing, and cherry cheesecake... in that order.
Ghost of the Night by Vanessa Belle Ghost of the Night by Vanessa Belle Feb. 01, 2012 5947 words Read a sample
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I'm a young author from the Gold Coast, Australia. I specialize in YA fantasy/romance, and my first book The Unexpected is still under construction. :) Until then, I write short stories, read endlessly, and occasionally draw.
Sister Ships and Alastair by Dominic Green Sister Ships and Alastair by Dominic Green Feb. 01, 2012 91762 words Read a sample
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Dominic Green was born some time ago. He remembers when telephones were attached to the wall with cables. As a child, he was lied to by magazines that told him he would be living on the Moon in the year 2000 wearing silver rocket boots. People have been publishing science fiction by him since 1996, ha! The fools. In 2006, he was nominated for a Hugo Award for his story, The Clockwork Atom Bomb. He is married and has a severe case of cats (though as a child, he had a particularly severe case of Dog, and has nothing against dogs as a result).
Train Talk by Kate Everson Train Talk by Kate Everson Feb. 01, 2012 2409 words Read a sample
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I am a Canadian freelance journalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history. I also like writing stories for my grandchildren Shannon and Ally.
Sanaa, the Human Consort (The Council Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Sanaa, the Human Consort (The Council Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Feb. 01, 2012 2104 words Read a sample
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Dorothy Darrow is a writer from the United States. She has degrees in many creative pursuits, including writing. She likes to write supernatural fiction, such as vampire novels. She also likes reading a lot, and welcomes honest reviews of her work. That is all she wants you to know. For now. Dorothy Darrow's series: The Vampire Queen: 1. These Flowers Have a Taste for Blood 2. When the Moon Tires of the Night (coming 2013) The Council: 1. Sanaa and Ambrose 2. Sanaa's Scar 3. Sanaa, the Human Consort 4. Sanaa's First Mission (coming March 2012) Fury: 1. A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen 2. Cold 3. Carnage 4. Mirror (coming June 2012)
Sanaa's Scar (The Council Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Sanaa's Scar (The Council Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Feb. 01, 2012 1264 words Read a sample
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Dorothy Darrow is a writer from the United States. She has degrees in many creative pursuits, including writing. She likes to write supernatural fiction, such as vampire novels. She also likes reading a lot, and welcomes honest reviews of her work. That is all she wants you to know. For now. Dorothy Darrow's series: The Vampire Queen: 1. These Flowers Have a Taste for Blood 2. When the Moon Tires of the Night (coming 2013) The Council: 1. Sanaa and Ambrose 2. Sanaa's Scar 3. Sanaa, the Human Consort 4. Sanaa's First Mission (coming March 2012) Fury: 1. A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen 2. Cold 3. Carnage 4. Mirror (coming June 2012)
Sanaa and Ambrose (The Council Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Sanaa and Ambrose (The Council Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Feb. 01, 2012 1850 words Read a sample
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Dorothy Darrow is a writer from the United States. She has degrees in many creative pursuits, including writing. She likes to write supernatural fiction, such as vampire novels. She also likes reading a lot, and welcomes honest reviews of her work. That is all she wants you to know. For now. Dorothy Darrow's series: The Vampire Queen: 1. These Flowers Have a Taste for Blood 2. When the Moon Tires of the Night (coming 2013) The Council: 1. Sanaa and Ambrose 2. Sanaa's Scar 3. Sanaa, the Human Consort 4. Sanaa's First Mission (coming March 2012) Fury: 1. A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen 2. Cold 3. Carnage 4. Mirror (coming June 2012)
Luvletterz.com Episode 2 by Nathaniel Davis Luvletterz.com Episode 2 by Nathaniel Davis Jan. 31, 2012 3959 words Read a sample
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Nathaniel Davis grew up in a suburb of St. Louis, MO and attended St. Louis Community College where he majored in Computer Science. He is a big fan of baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals. He currently resides in Morris County, NJ.
Cold (Fury Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Cold (Fury Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Jan. 31, 2012 667 words Read a sample
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Dorothy Darrow is a writer from the United States. She has degrees in many creative pursuits, including writing. She likes to write supernatural fiction, such as vampire novels. She also likes reading a lot, and welcomes honest reviews of her work. That is all she wants you to know. For now. Dorothy Darrow's series: The Vampire Queen: 1. These Flowers Have a Taste for Blood 2. When the Moon Tires of the Night (coming 2013) The Council: 1. Sanaa and Ambrose 2. Sanaa's Scar 3. Sanaa, the Human Consort 4. Sanaa's First Mission (coming March 2012) Fury: 1. A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen 2. Cold 3. Carnage 4. Mirror (coming June 2012)
A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen (Fury Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen (Fury Short Story Series) by Dorothy Darrow Jan. 31, 2012 336 words Read a sample
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Dorothy Darrow is a writer from the United States. She has degrees in many creative pursuits, including writing. She likes to write supernatural fiction, such as vampire novels. She also likes reading a lot, and welcomes honest reviews of her work. That is all she wants you to know. For now. Dorothy Darrow's series: The Vampire Queen: 1. These Flowers Have a Taste for Blood 2. When the Moon Tires of the Night (coming 2013) The Council: 1. Sanaa and Ambrose 2. Sanaa's Scar 3. Sanaa, the Human Consort 4. Sanaa's First Mission (coming March 2012) Fury: 1. A Vampire's Thoughts About the Vampire Queen 2. Cold 3. Carnage 4. Mirror (coming June 2012)
The Time Traveler's Guide to Grammar by Aliana The Time Traveler's Guide to Grammar by Aliana Jan. 30, 2012 19298 words Sample 20%
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I love science fiction and fantasy, a love that creeps out of books and into my life. I look at buildings and wonder how they will look in the future. I wonder what crimes would be committed if people had wings. I think far too much about how the economy would be affected by dragons. Also, I am a junior at Stony Brook University, studying English and Environmental Humanities.
The Yellow Canvas by Marysue Hobika The Yellow Canvas by Marysue Hobika Jan. 30, 2012 2225 words Read a sample
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Marysue G Hobika grew up in Caledonia, NY and attended State University of New York at Buffalo where she studied to be a Spanish teacher. Currently she lives in Pittsford, NY with her husband, three children, and her pug. Bio in Marysue’s own words… Hi, I’m Marysue G Hobika, and yes I like the G because it says a lot about who I am and where I come from. I’m from a small rural town called Caledonia, which is about 20 miles outside of Rochester, NY. Nothing can really compare to growing up in small town where you know everyone and everyone knows you. My high school graduating class had only 96 students, so it is safe to say that I knew them all. Many of my ideas come from my childhood and having lived in this tight knit community. It was a safe place to grow up and I remember riding my bike all over town with my friends and my cousin, stopping at the AM/PM minimarket to buy candy or big 32oz sodas. During the winter we played out in the snow and even tooled around on my friend’s snowmobile until I kept making us crash because I wasn’t leaning the right way. It was a happy childhood and one I wouldn’t change for anything. Before heading off to college, I decided to spend a year as a Rotary exchange student. I was curious about what it would be like to live in a foreign country and truly be assimilated into their language and culture. I had taken Spanish in high school and it had immediately clicked, so Spain was a logical choice for my study abroad. I spent a year in the Canary Islands and my passion for the foreign language blossomed. A quote I once heard was, “To speak two languages is to have two souls.” And that is exactly how I feel. Who knows when I might decide to weave details from my experience into a book? When it was time to go to college I was ready for a big school setting with little anonymity, but I didn’t want to be too far from home. I chose to attend college at SUNY at Buffalo to study to become a Spanish teacher. I was a Spanish middle school teacher until I decided to stay home and raise a family of my own. Currently I live in Pittsford, NY with my husband, three children and a pug. My house is a busy place with kids coming and going. They all offer inspiration for my books. I’ve been a big reader all of my life and so about two years ago I decided it was time to sit down and write one of my own. I started with a character, Mikayla who goes by Mike, whom had been bouncing around in my head for about one year. And from there the rest of the story fell into place. I would get up early every day to go running and as soon as I got home I would sit at my computer and pound out Mike’s story. It was summer and my house was quiet for a couple of hours and I took advantage of it. Once my first story was complete, it wasn’t long before another popped into my head and began to take shape. One thing I have learned is that stories don’t write themselves. I try to make time every day to sit down and write. I find I do my best thinking when I’m in the shower, driving my kids around, or right before I fall asleep. I always keep a moleskin notebook handy that a dear friend of mine gave me as a gift, so that if an idea occurs to me I can write it down. I don’t know where this journey will take me, but I know I still have a lot of stories inside of me that are dying to get out. My inspirations: • my family • my friends • my town • trips I’ve taken • students My obsessions • running • books • lulemon athletic clothes • chobani yogurts • scrapbooking • photography • my backyard
Notre village, une ouverture vers la civilisation! by Arezou Dasta Notre village, une ouverture vers la civilisation! by Arezou Dasta Jan. 30, 2012 209 words Read a sample
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I am a young girl coming from a country with a rich literary history "Iran". Studying literature was my choice because I think literature opens my eyes to the world around me and lets me discover other countries, other populations from the inside...
Under the Mistletoe by Tracie Puckett Under the Mistletoe by Tracie Puckett Jan. 29, 2012 16172 words Read a sample
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The New Girl by Tracie Puckett The New Girl by Tracie Puckett Jan. 29, 2012 17211 words Read a sample
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Kiss Kiss by Gwen Grant Kiss Kiss by Gwen Grant Jan. 29, 2012 5347 words Read a sample
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I have been writing for over 40 years and have loved every minute. I started writing poetry, then radio short stories, then books. My first novel, PRIVATE-KEEP OUT has been called 'the funniest children's book ever written' by Lucy Mangan of The Guardian newspaper. I've won the ACORN AWARD for picture books and have been short-listed for many other awards.At present, I am working on a new children's novel and have just finished the first draft of an adult novel.
Don't Get Fancy Nancy by Mark Fitzgerald Don't Get Fancy Nancy by Mark Fitzgerald Jan. 27, 2012 13734 words Read a sample
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I am an unemployed architect. My future, which suits me just fine, will be that of a substitute school teacher, advanced guitarist and instructor of guitar, Volvo restorer and conspiracy theorist. And novelist. Right now, my penchant seems to be short little novels, novellas I guess they are. This is making me quite prolific. I might be in error. Maybe harder work on longer novels is best. I would be delighted to have any feedback on my works. Most of all, please read "The Undergrad" also available at Smashwords.
Luvletterz.com Episode 1 by Nathaniel Davis Luvletterz.com Episode 1 by Nathaniel Davis Jan. 26, 2012 3447 words Read a sample
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Nathaniel Davis grew up in a suburb of St. Louis, MO and attended St. Louis Community College where he majored in Computer Science. He is a big fan of baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals. He currently resides in Morris County, NJ.
Cursed, Book One of The Devils Roses by Tara Brown Cursed, Book One of The Devils Roses by Tara Brown Jan. 26, 2012 93290 words Read a sample
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I am a West coast Transplant living on the East coast, love life, love writing, LOVE Reading!!!!
Kate Fails Again by Jessie Adams Kate Fails Again by Jessie Adams Jan. 25, 2012 2831 words Read a sample
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I recently graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in English. I write as a hobby mostly (although secretly I imagine that someday I will be super famous and make loads of money doing what I love!) To get an idea of what my life has been like watch The Middle (episodes available on Hulu). Some things that are not included in that show that did happen to be included in my real life are: My dad's a funeral director (I know spooky right!) so I grew up listening to jokes like "When I die, I'd like to go peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather did. Not screaming like the passengers in his car! Budumpcha -- That was my spelling of a drum role. I am a middle child and a self-proclaimed keeper of the piece. I married young, and am living happily ever after with my guy and our pet cat. At any rate, I hope you enjoy these stories!
Battered Butterflies (Revised) by Chastine Perkins Battered Butterflies (Revised) by Chastine Perkins Jan. 25, 2012 22546 words Read a sample
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Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer Jan. 25, 2012 89993 words Read a sample
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Author of the Timeless Series and the Summer Chronicles (Obsidian Mountain Publishing). Writing Collective Program Manager at Fictionista Workshop. CEO at Revolution Publishing Inc. I used to be a scientist. Now I write. A lot.
Moldable Youth: A Collection of Poetry and Prose by Amy Tuso Moldable Youth: A Collection of Poetry and Prose by Amy Tuso Jan. 22, 2012 3453 words Read a sample
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Amy Tuso writes stories about high school because she knows the importance, value and overall impact those four short years have on all of us. She remembers high school in graphic detail, yet chooses to still spend her days within it halls. She is a social worker specializing in substance abuse and violence prevention in a high school setting. She has found that in high school what is normal becomes grey and is based more in perception than reality. Her stories represent both the perceptions and the realities of growing up; they are a journey through clichés, brutal honesty and true friendship. She believes that what doesn’t destroy us makes us stronger, but being strong doesn’t mean having all the answers.
Scarlett: The colour of Blood by Ana Lex Scarlett: The colour of Blood by Ana Lex Jan. 22, 2012 2015 words Read a sample
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Dust to Dust by Devon Thiele Dust to Dust by Devon Thiele Jan. 21, 2012 75629 words Sample 20%
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Devon was raised in a small town in Iowa but found no shortage of inspiration. When she is not writing, she is spending time with her family, friends, and numerous pets. Devon is thankful for their support as she chases her dreams.
Puertorican Villains by M.A. GONZALEZ Puertorican Villains by M.A. GONZALEZ Jan. 21, 2012 40284 words Read a sample
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Artist/Writer living in New York City. Riggio Honors Program at The New School University.
Blood Stained Walls by Shelby Nultemeier Blood Stained Walls by Shelby Nultemeier Jan. 21, 2012 823 words Read a sample
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Hello everyone of Smashwords!!! I'm Shelby! Or you can call me Star for my love of stars, planets and moons!!! Anyway I'm a 17 year old chica from a little place called Portland, Oregon! WHOO THE BIG SWEET 17!!! Well, I love to write and to read, always have. Time to get down and do the hammer dance!!!! Don't swing that way? How about the jerk? No? Then the stanky leg? Not your style? THEN FREE STYLE MAN!!!! =)))
The Green by Karly Kirkpatrick The Green by Karly Kirkpatrick Jan. 20, 2012 53481 words Read a sample
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Karly Kirkpatrick lives in Elgin, Illinois, with her husband and daughter. INTO THE SHADOWS is the first of many books to come. Find out more at www.karlykirkpatrick.com. Read more about Karly's upcoming releases and other quality ebooks at DarkSide Publishing, www.darksidepublishing.com.
Dragon of the Clouds by S.J. Wist Dragon of the Clouds by S.J. Wist Jan. 20, 2012 11933 words Read a sample
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Fantasy author and reviewer.
The Kingdom of Gentenia by Evan Smyth The Kingdom of Gentenia by Evan Smyth Jan. 19, 2012 59074 words Read a sample
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Evan Smyth was born July 17, 1990 in Kalamazoo Michigan and at the age of fifteen moved to Arizona in 2005. While in High School, he wrote several articles, assisted Editor-In-Chief Junior year and took over as Editor-In-Chief his senior year. He graduated from Casa Verde High School in Casa Grande, Arizona with a 4.0 GPA and scholarships to Central Arizona College and Arizona State University. Evan instead attended the Art Institute of Phoenix and pursued a degree in Business Management and Graphic Design. During his time in college he took several advanced creative writing classes and was praised for depth of writing by multiple professors. Evan has been writing since he was fifteen and finished The Midas Project at age seventeen. He has finished 4 books to date, in two series, and has more planned. Writing has been an avenue of expression for Evan over the years that few other joys have afforded him. He aspires one day to share his work in print, and hopes for the day where his books are on shelves. In the interim, he appreciates constructive feedback on his current works. Thanks for stopping by!
Alien2 by Ipam Alien2 by Ipam Jan. 18, 2012 20767 words Read a sample
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splats in ballet, sour notes in choir & drives really fast.
Blood Curse by Susan Hern Blood Curse by Susan Hern Jan. 18, 2012 12231 words Read a sample
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Cosmic traveller, believer in all things magical and mystical. But it is with dread that I tell you my own family, neither understands, nor values my own words, apart from my mother ofcourse, who values every thing I do.
Looking for Love by Timothy Paterson Looking for Love by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012 2448 words Read a sample
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A Girl Called Trinity by Kate Everson A Girl Called Trinity by Kate Everson Jan. 17, 2012 4045 words Read a sample
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I am a Canadian freelance journalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history. I also like writing stories for my grandchildren Shannon and Ally.
When I was 17 by Sebastian Kohonen When I was 17 by Sebastian Kohonen Jan. 17, 2012 2346 words Read a sample
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I've written some longer pieces, in the 80k to 210k word range. I finally like one of them, and it's going through some heavy editing before I want anyone to read it. I wanted to check out publishing online before I make a decision what to do with the book I'm finishing. So took about an hour to write "When I was 17" just to see how the process worked, and submit something through SmashWords.
Balancer's Soul by H. Lee Morgan Balancer's Soul by H. Lee Morgan Jan. 17, 2012 135836 words Read a sample
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I'm Lee, As a child I've always had a vivid imagination, but it wasn't until I was in a swimming accident and becoming paralyzed due to having my neck broken at the age of 14 that I could bring my imagination to life, through writing. My life has undoubtedly been harsher than other, being forced to live in a wheelchair and all, but my personality and drive to continue has helped me to write. It's impossible to know if I's still write if not for being a quadriplegic, but I've come to enjoy writing and sharing my passion and stories with others.
The Witches: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson The Witches: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson Jan. 16, 2012 2011 words Read a sample
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I am Gerrard T Wilson, the crazymad writer of children's stories. Although my works are primarily aimed at children, adults can and, indeed do, read them with as much interest and excitement. I like to think that my work has a universal appeal, spanning the generations, the sexes and even the continents. I have written so many stories, including 'Tales of the Extraordinary' (short stories with a unique, sometimes chilling appeal), 'Ali-bonkers', 'Fizzy Cherry Cola', and 'The Witches', also 'Forget the Celebrities -Read about My Crazy Life' (weird and bizarre tales from my absolutely crazy-mad life), 'Alice on Top of the World' (a follow on story to Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass), 'HARRY, oh, she is a ROTTER (she's bad - and has lost her Magical Marbles), and 'Jimmy, the Glue Factory and Mad Mr Viscous' (Jimmy is trying to stop Mr Viscous from rendering the horses into GLUE). I also wrote 'Nursery Rhymes - MY CRAZYMAD WAY' (my own unique slant on some familiar rhymes), 'My CRAZYMAD Poems' (a collection of strange, oddball, oftentimes bizarre poems, including 'Are you Normal?', 'Conkers Bonkers', 'Louco's Preferred Drink', 'Sparky Parents' , and 'I'm NOT Mad'). There is also 'Bolf' (a Troll whose idea of a having good time is eating empty cigarette packets!). You will also read about 'Fle' (an extremely old elf who lives in a fertilizer mine), 'Fairy Tales' including 'The Three Faerie Sisters', the 'Little Brown Frog', and 'A Christmas Story'. Next up is 'God, dog and Beelzebub' (what (what on earth can that be about?), 'Greengrocer Jack and the Talking Cabbages' (trying to stop a giant Yam from taking over the world), 'Poor Jane', and 'A Punt across the Thames' (I almost drowned that day!). Last, but certainly not least, I also wrote Wot, Nott, Kakuri and the HU BA HOU', a series (three quadrilogies) featuring the oddball Outlanders, Wot and Nott. Instead of giving your child that extra toy for his or her birthday, a book is a far better option. Preferably one of mine, I am sure they will treasure it long after their toys are abandoned at the back of that dusty old wardrobe. Signed: The Crazymad Writer - ARRRGH.
The Fog: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson The Fog: An Extraordinary Tale by Gerrard Wlson Jan. 16, 2012 2740 words Read a sample
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I am Gerrard T Wilson, the crazymad writer of children's stories. Although my works are primarily aimed at children, adults can and, indeed do, read them with as much interest and excitement. I like to think that my work has a universal appeal, spanning the generations, the sexes and even the continents. I have written so many stories, including 'Tales of the Extraordinary' (short stories with a unique, sometimes chilling appeal), 'Ali-bonkers', 'Fizzy Cherry Cola', and 'The Witches', also 'Forget the Celebrities -Read about My Crazy Life' (weird and bizarre tales from my absolutely crazy-mad life), 'Alice on Top of the World' (a follow on story to Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass), 'HARRY, oh, she is a ROTTER (she's bad - and has lost her Magical Marbles), and 'Jimmy, the Glue Factory and Mad Mr Viscous' (Jimmy is trying to stop Mr Viscous from rendering the horses into GLUE). I also wrote 'Nursery Rhymes - MY CRAZYMAD WAY' (my own unique slant on some familiar rhymes), 'My CRAZYMAD Poems' (a collection of strange, oddball, oftentimes bizarre poems, including 'Are you Normal?', 'Conkers Bonkers', 'Louco's Preferred Drink', 'Sparky Parents' , and 'I'm NOT Mad'). There is also 'Bolf' (a Troll whose idea of a having good time is eating empty cigarette packets!). You will also read about 'Fle' (an extremely old elf who lives in a fertilizer mine), 'Fairy Tales' including 'The Three Faerie Sisters', the 'Little Brown Frog', and 'A Christmas Story'. Next up is 'God, dog and Beelzebub' (what (what on earth can that be about?), 'Greengrocer Jack and the Talking Cabbages' (trying to stop a giant Yam from taking over the world), 'Poor Jane', and 'A Punt across the Thames' (I almost drowned that day!). Last, but certainly not least, I also wrote Wot, Nott, Kakuri and the HU BA HOU', a series (three quadrilogies) featuring the oddball Outlanders, Wot and Nott. Instead of giving your child that extra toy for his or her birthday, a book is a far better option. Preferably one of mine, I am sure they will treasure it long after their toys are abandoned at the back of that dusty old wardrobe. Signed: The Crazymad Writer - ARRRGH.
Sanisfreeda by Jansina Sanisfreeda by Jansina Jan. 13, 2012 1664 words Read a sample
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Jansina has been writing ever since she could do more than make meaningless scribbles with a crayon. She began her writing career at 13 with a newspaper column, Jansina's Journal. Her goal is to create realistic Christian fiction for young adults that will both entertain and inspire. This is her first published novel, though she has over one hundred published articles, short stories and poems in various newspapers and magazines (including the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and Brio). She is a native of Minnesota, and a few years ago discovered Backus, a little-known town of 300. Although she may never live there herself, she lives vicariously through her characters. Jansina is in the process of writing two additional novels, and several short stories-all with the setting loosely based on that little town. Many of the characters in Forgotten Memories play larger parts in those stories. When not writing, Jansina works in marketing, and also copy edits others' books, scholarly papers and articles. In her spare time she enjoys Irish and swing dancing, singing, and rereading Austen's novels. She doesn't spend much time in cemeteries.
The City of Ancients by Cameron McFadden The City of Ancients by Cameron McFadden Jan. 12, 2012 106320 words Read a sample
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