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Hunter's Moon by Doi Hunter's Moon by Doi Aug. 24, 2010 855 words Read a sample
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You Know What I Like To Do At Four O'Clock, Ed? by Stefano Boscutti You Know What I Like To Do At Four O'Clock, Ed? by Stefano Boscutti Aug. 21, 2010 5569 words Read a sample
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STEFANO BOSCUTTI is an independent writer and director and ideas man. He loves stories about true mavericks and outsiders who want to change the world. Larger than life characters who either wildly succeed or go down in flames. (Often both at the same time.) Boscutti's stories are usually laced with humor and a ton of irony.
Cow Tipping by Perry Burchard Cow Tipping by Perry Burchard Aug. 20, 2010 5274 words Read a sample
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Luck of the Count by Janice Daugharty Luck of the Count by Janice Daugharty Aug. 20, 2010 5246 words Read a sample
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Janice Daugharty, artist in residence at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, in Tifton, Georgia, is the author of 7 print novels and two story collections. Her newest novel, "The Little Known," is now available in ebook and print. Daugharty is in the process of uploading e-stories to Smashwords for your reading pleasure. For more on this author visit www.janicedaugharty.com See "Fans of Janice Daugharty" on Facebook and author profile at HarperCollins.com. I have a new print and ebook novel coming out at the end of Feb 2011. The title is "Heir to the Everlasting."
Cutting Edge by Nanette Littlestone Cutting Edge by Nanette Littlestone Aug. 19, 2010 2824 words Read a sample
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Nanette Littlestone is a freelance editor, author, songwriter, and poet who lives in Johns Creek, Georgia. A vivid imagination, a love of travel, and a belief in magic and mystery are her creative guides. Her work has appeared in The Writer’s Room, The Sidewalk’s End, Mystic Horizon Press, and Andwerve. She is the grand prize winner of the 2004 Monthly Short Stories contest. She currently chairs the Georgia Authors Guild writing group and is a member of Georgia Writers Association.
Today, I Told a Lie (a short story) by Michael Crane Today, I Told a Lie (a short story) by Michael Crane Aug. 17, 2010 3313 words Read a sample
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Michael Crane is an indie author and scribbler of inane babble that can sometimes end up as stories. He went to Columbia College Chicago where he earned a BA in Fiction Writing. He is currently the author of two short story collections, and he also might've written two books while he was in high school, but he refuses to own up to them and that's why they aren't included on the page. He lives in Illinois and is always trying to work on something new, unless he's battling stupid writer's block. Some of his favorite writers are Raymond Carver, Richard Yates, Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, Bret Easton Ellis and Hunter S. Thompson.
La nouvelle vie d'Anna : première année by Pauline Sarélot-Le Floc'h La nouvelle vie d'Anna : première année by Pauline Sarélot-Le Floc'h Aug. 10, 2010 42685 words Read a sample
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Le seul but de mes romans est de vous offrir un moment de divertissement qui égaiera vos journées. Bonne lecture !
Caring for the Elderly by Janice Daugharty Caring for the Elderly by Janice Daugharty Aug. 09, 2010 2777 words Read a sample
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Janice Daugharty, artist in residence at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, in Tifton, Georgia, is the author of 7 print novels and two story collections. Her newest novel, "The Little Known," is now available in ebook and print. Daugharty is in the process of uploading e-stories to Smashwords for your reading pleasure. For more on this author visit www.janicedaugharty.com See "Fans of Janice Daugharty" on Facebook and author profile at HarperCollins.com. I have a new print and ebook novel coming out at the end of Feb 2011. The title is "Heir to the Everlasting."
I Am the Heart by Adrian Newington I Am the Heart by Adrian Newington Aug. 08, 2010 29319 words Sample 50%
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The Night Walk Men by Jason McIntyre The Night Walk Men by Jason McIntyre Aug. 05, 2010 8868 words Read a sample
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Born on the prairies, Jason McIntyre eventually lived and worked on Vancouver Island where the vibrant characters and vivid surroundings stayed with him and coalesced into what would become his novel, On The Gathering Storm. Before his time as an editor, writer and communications professional, he spent several years as a graphic designer and commercial artist. Jason is the author of more than two dozen short stories, several novellas and full-length fiction. Currently, Jason is hard at work on a novel series about The Night Walk Men, based on the novelette of the same name. His latest full-length novel, THALO BLUE, is out now! Synopsis: A young man on the brink of true adulthood, Sebastion Redfield experiences an extreme, life-altering trauma when a trespasser breaks into his home. Sebastion and the psychiatrist assigned to help him recover from the break-in begin to unravel a more disturbing truth about his ordeal: that someone or some thing has been following Sebastian for some time...and he has no idea what kind of power and determination it has to ultimately find him.
Olfactory by Matthew Jordan Olfactory by Matthew Jordan July 31, 2010 31345 words Read a sample
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Uninterested. I write what I want when I want to, which makes me feel good... most of the time.
Ares by Destin Joyal Ares by Destin Joyal July 25, 2010 1304 words Read a sample
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Life In Pause by K.E. Rodgers Life In Pause by K.E. Rodgers July 18, 2010 3726 words Read a sample
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K.E. Rodgers is a Florida native. To escape from real life obligations she loves to create unusual stories set in her beloved state. Most of her ideas come to her while in the car with the music turned up very loud. Writing is a new and enjoyable outlet that she hopes to continue for a very long time. Ms. Rodgers likes to hear from her fans. If you live in Florida or are planning a visit to St. Augustine you might see her. She'll be the one in dark sunglasses...like everyone else.
The Measure of Gary Mooney by Jonathan M Barrett The Measure of Gary Mooney by Jonathan M Barrett July 17, 2010 2268 words Read a sample
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Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. He has written several plays, novels and short stories.
Keynote Speaker by Jonathan M Barrett Keynote Speaker by Jonathan M Barrett July 13, 2010 2744 words Read a sample
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Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. He has written several plays, novels and short stories.
House Hunting by Jonathan M Barrett House Hunting by Jonathan M Barrett July 12, 2010 2905 words Read a sample
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Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. He has written several plays, novels and short stories.
Uses of Agapanthus by Jonathan M Barrett Uses of Agapanthus by Jonathan M Barrett July 12, 2010 3938 words Read a sample
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Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. He has written several plays, novels and short stories.
Accident Report by Jonathan M Barrett Accident Report by Jonathan M Barrett July 12, 2010 2217 words Read a sample
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Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. He has written several plays, novels and short stories.
The Ball by Jonathan M Barrett The Ball by Jonathan M Barrett July 11, 2010 1954 words Read a sample
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Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. He has written several plays, novels and short stories.
The writer by J Joseph Michaels The writer by J Joseph Michaels July 08, 2010 756 words Read a sample
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No Bear, No Forest by Barry Rachin No Bear, No Forest by Barry Rachin July 08, 2010 87793 words Read a sample
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About the Author Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Barry Rachin spent several years stationed in Yokuska, Japan as a Navy medic caring for casualties during the Vietnam War. He has studied at the University of Jerusalem, lived on a kibbutz for a year and holds a degree in clinical counseling from Simmons College. A self-taught woodworker, he presently lives in Attleboro, Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters.
Everyday Madness - A Mostly True Story by Matthew Malone Everyday Madness - A Mostly True Story by Matthew Malone July 05, 2010 50726 words Sample 100%
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Tramps by Jose Rodriguez Tramps by Jose Rodriguez July 05, 2010 6812 words Read a sample
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Biography I was Born in Caracas, Venezuela to Spanish parents. I came to the U.S. in 1980 to study; my parents were glad to buy me a one-way ticket and helped me pack my bags. B.S in Aeronautical Engineering and M.S in Aerospace Engineering. Since then I have worked as an engineer and a computer programmer in the structural timber industry. I'm a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado. I used to skydive until I busted a knee in my 985th jump. I took up bicycling and now I'm an avid mountain biker having busted a few body parts and cracked a few helmets on rocky, steep Colorado trails. I enjoy cross country riding at night and down hilling at ski resorts during the summer days. I race BMX. I used to fly small airplanes but let private license expire because it got expensive. Publishing Credits Published work: “The Tomato King,” Summer 1994, Saint Joseph’s Magazine, Jersey City, NJ. “Guacaipuro’s Gold,” Vol. 7, No. 2, Chiricu, Indiana State University, Bloomington, In. “Moonstruck,” Spring 1995, Saint Joseph’s Magazine, Jersey. “Old Tales,” No. 18, 1995, Latino Stuff Review, Miami, Fl. “Tramps,” New Texas 95, University of North Texas, Denton, Tx. Winner of the 1995 Betty Greene Fiction Award. “El Norteno,” August 1996, Hispanic Magazine OnLine, America On Line. “Pedro Orozco,” October 1996, Hispanic Magazine OnLine, America On Line, winner of their first literary contest. Has written six unpublished novels in the past few years . Winner of the 2010 Dirt Rag magazine literary contest with "King of the hill" short story (see October issue).
Kobukariishi by Tsutomu Ichikawa Kobukariishi by Tsutomu Ichikawa July 05, 2010 103 words Read a sample
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The Boulevarde by Danny Khoury The Boulevarde by Danny Khoury July 03, 2010 33143 words Read a sample
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Takeshi Suzuki Goes For A Walk by Tony Malone Takeshi Suzuki Goes For A Walk by Tony Malone July 01, 2010 3300 words Read a sample
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I am a teacher, a linguist, a blogger, a footballer and a father. Whether or not I am a writer remains to be seen...
Cupcake of Love by Naomi Kramer Cupcake of Love by Naomi Kramer June 20, 2010 2916 words Read a sample
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Naomi Kramer is an Australian author living in Ipswich, Queensland. She's addicted to coffee, dyes her hair odd colours, and looks a little like a corporate hippy on weekdays. She loves the beach, and her dream is to own a world-class barista.
Full Circle: Surprise! You're Dead. Now What? by J.M. DeBord Full Circle: Surprise! You're Dead. Now What? by J.M. DeBord June 20, 2010 4634 words Read a sample
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SCROLL DOWN TO GO RIGHT TO MY BOOKS I have been writing fiction for 25 years, though not until the completion of my novel "Something Coming: a New Age Thriller" did I really consider myself a professional. What's the difference? Around two dozen rewrites, critiques from a handful of proofreaders, and a writer's pride after ten years of work to present my best product. Readers and I have a contract that's violated by anything less than professional-quality writing. They're willing to give my work a chance until it starts to read like something from a community college fiction writing class. Well, I went to a state school, took a lot of writing classes and still worked for another ten years before it all sunk in. "Something Coming" is my dissertation, proof that I've graduated, and like a dissertation it is thoroughly researched and edited. Please read for yourself. I truly appreciate my readers, and hope they gain new understanding about themselves and their world through my novels. Their support funds more time for writing, and adds extra motivation to write some really mind-blowing stuff for my fans. If you'd like to know more about me, please visit my blog. READ RAVE REVIEWS FOR "SOMETHING COMING" AT AMAZON. SOME EXCERPTS: --- "A real pager-turner!" --- "I loved this book." --- "The characters are richly drawn and have your heart aching through their epic struggles and triumphs." --- "A must-read for readers who love to explore philosophies and ideologies through totally absorbing fiction." --- "Captures the current global zeitgeist."
Ogólna teoria jesieni [General theory of autumn] by Tomasz Sobieraj Ogólna teoria jesieni [General theory of autumn] by Tomasz Sobieraj June 07, 2010 18905 words Read a sample
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Tomasz Sobieraj, born in 1964 in Lodz, Poland. Writer, poet, essayist, literary critic and – last but not least – photographer. Studied at Lodz University, MA in geography. His photographs are usually sequences, essays, short stories, made traditionally - with camera, on film, not electronically manipulated. He often uses self-made pinhole cameras. Exhibitions in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Lithuania, Serbia, Belgium, Great Britain. Books: The Game (poetry, 2008), Panopticon (short stories, 2009), War of Flowers (poetry, 2009), General Theory of Autumn (novel, 2010); numerous articles and essays about photography and literature in Polish cultural magazines.
The Mormon by Jon Thorpe The Mormon by Jon Thorpe June 05, 2010 8605 words Read a sample
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Jon Thorpe resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
To Come Back So Far From Nowhere In Particular by Jon Thorpe To Come Back So Far From Nowhere In Particular by Jon Thorpe June 05, 2010 1744 words Read a sample
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Jon Thorpe resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Sister City Initiative by Jon Thorpe The Sister City Initiative by Jon Thorpe June 04, 2010 4812 words Read a sample
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Jon Thorpe resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Never, Ever, Bring This Up Again by Jon Thorpe Never, Ever, Bring This Up Again by Jon Thorpe June 04, 2010 2916 words Read a sample
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Jon Thorpe resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A Girl Named X. by Jon Thorpe A Girl Named X. by Jon Thorpe June 02, 2010 45751 words Read a sample
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Jon Thorpe resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sensei of Shambala by Sensei Publishing house Sensei of Shambala by Sensei Publishing house May 17, 2010 108821 words Sample 100%
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The Bridge of Dreams and Predators: Two Short Novels by Alex Shishin The Bridge of Dreams and Predators: Two Short Novels by Alex Shishin May 15, 2010 26398 words Read a sample
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Alex Shishin has published fiction, non-fiction and photography in Japan, North America and Europe. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Shishin is a permanent resident of Japan. His recent and significant fiction publications include the following. "Booger Eater" in LITnIMAGE (2010). "Booger Eater Mon Amour" in Eclectica (2010), “In the Valley of Love and Delight” in Eclectica (2007). “Counterparts” in Prairie Schooner (2006). “Bulldozer” in Fiction Warehouse (2004; winner of an award from storySouth for one of the top online short stories of 2004). "Fish" in Intertext (2003). "The Eggplant Legacy" in Prairie Schooner (2003). Shishin's short story "Mr. Eggplant Goes Home," first published in Prairie Schooner (1996) received an O. Henry Award Honorable Mention in 1997 and was anthologized in Student Body: Stories About Students and Professors (University of Wisconsin Press, 2001). His short story "Shades," originally published in Sunday Afternoon (Kobe, 1992) was anthologized in The Broken Bridge: Fiction from Expatriates in Literary Japan (Stone Bridge Press, 1997) and reprinted by invitation in The East in 1998. “The Bridge of Dreams” (a novella published with "Predators" by Smashwords) first appeared in The JAIAS Journal (2009). Parts of Shishn's Smashwords novel Nippon 2357 (under the novel's earlier name) were published by Struggle Magazine in the late 1990's. Non-fiction by Shishin has appeared in many diverse journals, which include The Japan Times, The Mainichi Daily News, The Asahi Evening News, The Japan Quarterly, The East and Kyoto Journal. (Kyoto Journal has also published a number of his fiction pieces.) His early literary essays were collected in The Shy Voice in American Literature and Other Selected Critical Works, 1984-1997 (Seiji Shobo, Tokyo, 1997). Shishin has published scholarly articles extensively in Japan and has been anthologized in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Shishin’s book Rossiya: Voices from the Brezhnev Era (a Russian-American memoir of a train odyssey through the Soviet Union and Poland) was published by iUniverse in 2006. It is available as a print-on-demand book from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble the iUniverse online bookstore and a host of other distributors. The e-book edition is available exclusively from the iUniverse online bookstore. In March 2008 Shishin published a collection of photographs entitled Ordinary Strangeness with Viovio in conjunction with his joint exhibition at the Twenty-first Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa, Japan. It is available from the publisher online. Alex Shishin is co-author with Stephan F. Politzer of Four Parallel Lives of Eight Notable Individuals (Smashwords, 2011). Alex Shishin holds degrees in English from the University of California, Berkeley (BA) the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (MFA) and the Union Institute and University (PhD). ISBN numbers of Smashwords books: "The Bridge of Dreams" and "Predator": Two Short Novels ISBN 978-1-4523-8979-0 Nippon 2357: A Utopian Ecological Tale ISBN 978-1-4523-6226-7 The Cyber Dust Stories: Lost Internet Short Stories and Essays Centering on Japan ISBN: 978-1-4523-8800-7
Restoring Hope by Ruth Ann Nordin Restoring Hope by Ruth Ann Nordin May 14, 2010 68492 words Read a sample
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I'm a stay-at-home mom of four young boys and a proud military wife. When I'm not writing, I am researching marketing methods, networking, and reading. When I'm not doing that, I am playing with the kids. I currently live in Nebraska, but that is subject to change depending on the military.
White Pine by F. J. Mackelroy White Pine by F. J. Mackelroy May 10, 2010 1572 words Sample 50%
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F. J. Mackelroy is from Detroit, Michigan, the state with the motto, "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice."
The Jeremy – Snaps Of The Dragon by Jo S Wun The Jeremy – Snaps Of The Dragon by Jo S Wun April 29, 2010 101737 words Read a sample
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Strange name for an English bloke but nobody can choose their parents. Jo cannot remember being born but assumes he must have been. He has done a fair bit since, including working for a short while on a farm cultivating mushrooms. They were not magic, although, as if by magic, he always got a seat to himself on the bus home after work - work which included manually filling the wooden boxes, in which the mushrooms were grown, with exceedingly fresh horse manure. On balance, Jo prefers reading and writing books. Jo is the author of The Jeremy - Snaps Of The Dragon
Raisinheart by Tom Lichtenberg Raisinheart by Tom Lichtenberg April 28, 2010 16640 words Read a sample
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Short absurdist comic-surrealist nonsense with poly genre mashup. Sincerely weird.
Unordinary Tales by Lauren Farley Unordinary Tales by Lauren Farley April 26, 2010 45930 words Read a sample
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Lauren Farley was born of the first of March in the California Bay Area to two Californian natives Bill and Nan. Contrary to what she tells folks she was not born in Pleasantville but Pleasanton, though she still likes to think of herself as stuck somewhat in the 50's. When she was a year old her dad relocated the family to the suburbs of Elk Grove where they currently reside, patiently waiting for Lauren's sister to graduate High School and for her mom to finish up her doctorate program. Having written stories since the age of 5, Lauren decided one day in December of 08 that maybe she should upload some of her stories for the world to see. Who knew, maybe someone would want to read something she thought up during class/lunch/bedtime... Currently attending the local community college where she aims to gain a AA in English. She plans to then transfer to a state college to obtain a BA in the same field as well. Nothings been said on whether she'll try for a MA degree yet. Lauren enjoys making making spoofs/spinoffs of the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer (aka Reality Sucks, which used to be on Smashwords, but can now be found on fictionpress.com), though she detests the series with all her being, and writing anything that comes to mind, be it midget zombies or mermaids with wings. She also loves to read, snack, cruise the internet and can usually be found with her hand glued to either her laptop, a book or a bag of Cheezits. She also loves talking about herself in the third person. :) Lauren can be contacted at lauren*howboutnow.com for just about anything except motherly/professional advice. Replace * with a @. Email protected against spammers.
The God Of Life(생명의 ì‹ ) by Red Angel The God Of Life(생명의 ì‹ ) by Red Angel April 26, 2010 5384 words Read a sample
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Red Madness Angel. Real name is Kwanghee Lee. Pen name means the passion. Red worked the semiconductor package maker. His job was the design for driver IC package of display panel.(PDP, ePaper, etc) Red has wanted to be the story writer. He decides to challenge at smashwords.
Love Conquers All by Matthew Montague Love Conquers All by Matthew Montague April 22, 2010 2813 words Read a sample
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Matt Montague raises kids and grass-fed beef in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York. Notes - Please feel free to review my writing. I am anxious to learn what people think. It is interesting to see "Jake" lagging my other stories in downloads as it is the only story to actually have been published. I know, I never charged before. But I am trying Google books and I think I *have* to charge. In any event, if this fails, I'll make them free again...thanks for reading.
Seamus Out by Matthew Montague Seamus Out by Matthew Montague April 21, 2010 4346 words Read a sample
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Matt Montague raises kids and grass-fed beef in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York. Notes - Please feel free to review my writing. I am anxious to learn what people think. It is interesting to see "Jake" lagging my other stories in downloads as it is the only story to actually have been published. I know, I never charged before. But I am trying Google books and I think I *have* to charge. In any event, if this fails, I'll make them free again...thanks for reading.
Good boy by Red Angel Good boy by Red Angel April 20, 2010 976 words Read a sample
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Red Madness Angel. Real name is Kwanghee Lee. Pen name means the passion. Red worked the semiconductor package maker. His job was the design for driver IC package of display panel.(PDP, ePaper, etc) Red has wanted to be the story writer. He decides to challenge at smashwords.
The Beekeeper - from the collection: 'Night Flight from Marabar' by Karen Overman-Edmiston The Beekeeper - from the collection: 'Night Flight from Marabar' by Karen Overman-Edmiston April 19, 2010 8534 words Sample 50%
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The genesis of the novel 'The Avenue of Eternal Tranquillity'. (Nautilus Book Awards winner 2010) I love to travel, and I often use experiences from my travels in my writing. For example, when flying from Vienna to Moscow a few years ago I had a bout of food poisoning so, on reaching the hotel in Moscow I was in bed for about 36 hours. I awoke in the wee hours on Boxing Day and went to the window, it was still dark outside. Down in the snow in the car park between the hotel and River Moskva a man had got out of his car, taken off his hat and coat and laid down in the snow. He looked as though he had simply gone to sleep, curled on his side. The police came, took notes, and left the body under a piece of matting. Some time later I boarded the trans-Siberian train for Siberia and China, but I couldn't get the image of the man in the snow out of my mind. Why would a person do such a thing? He would have known that taking off his warm clothes and choosing to lie down in the snow in such ferociously low temperatures would mean certain death. Oddly enough, he looked quite peaceful and resigned to his action. 'The Avenue of Eternal Tranquillity' is a sort of fictional history leading up to that moment. An attempt at an explanation as to why someone would choose to die and why, perhaps, they would seem so comfortable in making such a choice. I know it sounds a bit depressing, but it's actually a very uplifting story! We are a culture, I think, that deals badly with death, particularly if the event is unexpected. I wanted to write a story that would provide some comfort or reassurance to those who have lost someone they love. I hope this book is reassuring, especially for those who have quieter voices. The intertwining story involves a couple travelling the trans-Siberian from Beijing to Moscow in the present day - full of fascinating insights for those who love to travel! The other couple, Pyotr and Yuliya, live in Moscow in the 1960s. The couples’ stories plait throughout the novel but come together at the novel’s end. The landscapes traversed really provide a backdrop to the more important internal landscapes of each of the characters. The book is simply an ode to tenderness, to the kindness people can offer to one another. Kindnesses that seem small but really are the essence of being alive; living a full life. ******************** People’s motivations and their interior life are at the core of Karen Overman-Edmiston’s writing. In addition, impressions and experiences gained while travelling are strong contributors to her work. Both of these factors are strongly evident in the recently published novel, 'The Avenue of Eternal Tranquillity', as well as in the earlier publication, 'Night Flight from Marabar', a collection of short stories. Karen Overman-Edmiston was born in the United Kingdom. Educated in England and Ireland, she finished her studies in Australia, gaining a Master of Arts at the University of Western Australia. Karen has written for the stage and has had competition-winning plays performed, including at the Perth Festival of the Arts. She is also a prize-winning short story writer who has had several stories published. 'The Avenue of Eternal Tranquillity' is a 2010 Nautilus Book Awards winner in the Fiction/Visionary Fiction category. Night Flight from Marabar was reviewed in the Australian Book Review in September 1999. In his review, Ben Zipper commented that the writer’s work ‘emerges with a strong coherence and singularity of tone.’ and that the author ‘uses location to wise advantage, as a tool of explaining and exploring human experience.’ Zipper concluded his review with the comment, ‘This collection clearly shows promise of more to come.’ Copies of the anthology have sold well across Australia in bookstores and through online sites. Having previously worked for the West Australian government, Karen runs her own consultancy business as well as continuing her writing.
Pathologies by William Walsh Pathologies by William Walsh April 17, 2010 10321 words Read a sample
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William Walsh is the author of Without Wax: A Documentary Novel. His fiction and derived texts have appeared in New York Tyrant, Caketrain, Juked, Rosebud, Quarterly West, Lit, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and other journals.
Top of the HIll by Nelson E. Martinez Top of the HIll by Nelson E. Martinez April 13, 2010 9906 words Read a sample
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Paint or be painted by Jason Watson Paint or be painted by Jason Watson April 04, 2010 12876 words Read a sample
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My name is Jason Watson, I hail from the sleepy little shire of Palmerston North in New Zealand. I must ask you this, the greatest questions of our time: Is the pen indeed mightier than the sword; or is it just another form of the sword? (Which begs the question; Because you can't have the word "sword" without "words"; Does that make writing a Yiddish conspiracy?) Join with me as I delve into this, the meaninglessness of belly-button fluff and the other great mysteries of our time!
Vitriol by Anne de Gandt Vitriol by Anne de Gandt April 04, 2010 13561 words Sample 20%
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Écrivain-photographe, Anne de Gandt crée des univers où se mêlent passé et présent, rêve et réalité. Son travail est une invitation aux voyages, à travers le temps, l'espace, la mémoire, l'identité et l'espoir. Writer-photographer, Anne de Gandt creates worlds which mingle past and present, dream and reality. She invites you to journey across time, space, memory, identity and hope.