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The Looking Glass: Volume Two by The Looking Glass Anthologies The Looking Glass: Volume Two by The Looking Glass Anthologies Feb. 02, 2012 23769 words Read a sample
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The Looking Glass is a creative writing society at the University of York in the United Kingdom. We are completely student-led, and our primary aim is to produce one completely badass anthology of poetry, drama and fiction each year.
The Gallery of Worlds: February 2012 by Lantern Hollow The Gallery of Worlds: February 2012 by Lantern Hollow Feb. 01, 2012 28679 words Read a sample
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In July of 2010, a band of friends who were in a writers’ group decided to start a publishing company. How would this company be different/better than others? By offering only the very best, most witty, awesomely adventurous Fantasy and Science Fiction on the market.
Readerotica 3 – Getting Hotter – 10 Erotic Stories for Your Kindle or eReader by PriveCo Inc. Readerotica 3 – Getting Hotter – 10 Erotic Stories for Your Kindle or eReader by PriveCo Inc. Jan. 30, 2012 24266 words Read a sample
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Kindlerotica publishes free erotica for your kindle, Nook, iPad, or other e-reader. Kindlerotica takes advantage of the private nature of reading erotic stories on your Kindle. Unlike a regular book, your Kindle does not disclose its contents so you can privately and discreetly read anything you like. Reading erotic fiction on your Kindle is a wonderful and somewhat modern way to misbehave.
Just one of those days by Charity Parkerson Just one of those days by Charity Parkerson Jan. 29, 2012 660 words Read a sample
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Charity Parkerson was born in Tennessee where she still lives with her husband and two sons. She is an award winning author of 5 books, including the International Bestseller "Wicked Sinners" She is a Goodreads author, Library Thing author, a member of long and short romance review, an author/member of Paranormal Romance Guild, and a member of Independent authors and writers. You can like her at Facebook.com/authorCharityParkerson. Be sure to visit her at www.charityparkerson.com
The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall Jan. 29, 2012 90267 words Read a sample
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As on Wiki: Sheena Blackhall (b. Sheena Booth Middleton) was born in 1947 in Aberdeen, daughter of the manager of Strachan's Deeside Omnibus Service, Charles Middleton, and his second cousin, farmer's daughter Winifred Booth. She was educated in Aberdeen, but summered in Ballater for many years. Her brother, Ian Middleton, was an accomplished organist and clavichord player, who was the manager of a merchant bank in São Paulo, Brazil, where he settled and died.[2] During the typhoid epidemic in Aberdeen of 1964, Blackhall was hospitalized in the town's City Hospital for several weeks.[3] The family transport firm, owned by her aunt, closed as a side effect of this. After a year's study at Gray's School of Art, Blackhall passed a teaching diploma and worked for a time as a special needs teacher, marrying and raising a family of 4 in this period, when she wrote children's stories for BBC Radio Scotland. In 1994 she obtained a Bsc (Hons. Psych) from the Open University, going on to gain an M.Litt with Distinction from Aberdeen University in 2000. From 1998-2003 she was Creative Writing Fellow in Scots at [4] Aberdeen University's [1] Elphinstone Institute and is currently attached to the Institute as an Honorary Research Associate. In 2003 she travelled as part of a group to Washington, showcasing Scotland's culture as a guest of the Smithsonian Institution. In 2007 she was Creative Writing Tutor at the Institute of Irish and Scottish studies at King's College, and two years later was Writer in Residence during Aberdeen University's Word Festival.[5] In April 2009 she was inaugurated as Makar[6] for Aberdeen [7] and the North East of Scotland.[8] She has won the Robert McLellan tassie for best Scots short story 3 times (1989,1990,2001) and the Hugh MacDiarmid trophy for best Scots poem 4 times (1990,2000,2001,2010). In 1992 she shared the Sloane Award with Matthew Fitt from St. Andrew's University. Other prizes include awards from the Doric Festival, the Bennachie Baillies, and from the TMSA for ballad writing and traditional singing. She has twice been shortlisted for the Callum Macdonald Poetry Pamphlet prize (2005 & 2009). In 2007, Lallans Magazine awarded her the William Gilchrist Graham prize for best Scots short story. She has also been shortlisted for the McCash poetry prize. Blackhall worked alongside Aberdeen's well loved 'first lady of drama' Annie Henderson Inglis MBE at Aberdeen Arts Centre, from 2003-2010 delivering weekend storytelling and drama workshops for three to eight year olds.
The Price of Angie's Ice Cream by Scott Morgan The Price of Angie's Ice Cream by Scott Morgan Jan. 28, 2012 2085 words Read a sample
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Amazon bestselling author (really!), editor, journalist, ghostwriter. Blissful slave to the written word. Committed to writing for the jugular.
LitU: Unearthed by Literary Underground LitU: Unearthed by Literary Underground Jan. 18, 2012 32612 words Read a sample
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Who are the Literary Underground? We are writers. We are that before and above all else. We are also readers, editors, promotional masters, and graphic artists. We bring our talents together to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of a publishing house; we prepare our members’ manuscripts for public consumption. None of our members have given up their rights to their product, and each member maintains full control of the way in which their work will reach their readers – but while our members are self-published, they are never alone, and their work will show the polish of the attention of a group of professionals. We can be irreverent or respectful, disciplined or lazy, cheerful or surly – but we are never incompetent. We are the quiet revolution in the literary world. Can I join the Underground? Membership in Literary Underground is not easy; each of our members has to support the publishing efforts of all the others. If you're interested in membership, contact us at info@litunderground.com. We will carefully review all applicants and accept those who can demonstrate the willingness to contribute to the group, and that they have the time to give to the endeavor. Where can I buy Literary Underground titles? We will post links to each of our members’ works in the Store. Keep your eyes peeled. Who writes the blog? Our members, whenever they feel like it. If they feel they have something to contribute, it is submitted to the blog, reviewed, edited, and posted. Where do I get more information? Send an e-mail to info@litunderground.com. We’re friendly, but many of us have other, bill-paying gigs we have to dedicate ourselves to during the day, so answers may be a bit slow in coming. Please be patient.
Love Lines Volume 1 by Jayne Sykes Love Lines Volume 1 by Jayne Sykes Jan. 17, 2012 9284 words Read a sample
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I write romantic and erotic fiction. I also dabble in other short stories and full length novels. I pretty much go with my imagination. I reside in Halifax,UK, with my husband and bossy Burmese cat, Tigger.
The Bat And The Rainbow by cuchulain coker The Bat And The Rainbow by cuchulain coker Jan. 17, 2012 90 words Sample 20%
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Anything's Possible by Elizabeth Sage Anything's Possible by Elizabeth Sage Jan. 17, 2012 6406 words Read a sample
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Elizabeth Sage is the pen name of YA writer Jocelyn Shipley. She lives in Canada, and divides her time between Toronto,Ontario and Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Start Small: A Small Collection by Tony DiGerolamo Start Small: A Small Collection by Tony DiGerolamo Jan. 16, 2012 5871 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in the quiet suburbs of St. Louis, MO. From a young age, I always wanted to be a writer. At sixteen I made the decision that I was going to be a screenwriter and become famous one day by writing thrilling, always well-reviewed movies. Turns out that the movie industry isn't very welcoming to sixteen-year-olds who poorly format screenplays (and never send them to anyone). In high school I found that I rather enjoyed writing short fiction and non-fiction. A story I wrote about working construction labor for my uncle was accepted into the school's year end publication of student submitted works. It also made the rounds and was a big hit with family members (except with my uncle). I went on to attend Truman State University and pursue a degree in English. Since a Creative Writing degree was not offered, I specialized in Composition and took every creative writing class available. I graduated and earned my Bachelor of Arts in December 2010.
Nap 2.2 by NAP BOOKS Nap 2.2 by NAP BOOKS Jan. 15, 2012 4458 words Read a sample
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NAP is an online magazine of the short and in-between.
Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV by Alan James Keogh Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV by Alan James Keogh Jan. 14, 2012 37184 words Read a sample
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My name is Alan James Keogh and I am a 20 year old writer with dyslexia. I am a third year student in U.C.D (University College Dublin) studying for a degree in English and Classical Studies and wondering who is stupid enough to give me a degree. I also write a blog in which I post new short stories every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, that's right, three new short stories a week, every week. They can be viewed at https://AlanJamesKeogh.wordpress.com I did consider writing this in the third person, as though it was written by someone else, but Alan is not comfortable writing in the third person as it seems kinda creepy and unbalanced so Alan decided it was probably best to write in the first person. He hopes it went well for him.
short love poems by Akangbe Oladayo short love poems by Akangbe Oladayo Jan. 11, 2012 474 words Sample 20%
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i'm a simply guy, just want to get better in whatever i do.
The Poetic Lounge Vol.2 by Fiordaliza Charles The Poetic Lounge Vol.2 by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012 22036 words Read a sample
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Fiordaliza has been a writer since an early age. She noticed her love for poetry at the age of 8 when she wrote her first poem entitled “ I can't speak your language” because some of her class mates teased her about her inability to speak English with out her Spanish accent and from that point on she wrote a poem for everything that she experienced. Fiordaliza, became an author November of 2009 when she created three books from 150 original poems that she had written since the age of 12 up to the present time. She became a self-published author on October of 2010. Thus far, she has accomplished publishing two more poetry books, two poetry anthologies and a novel entitled "Can I Tell You a Secret?”. Fiordaliza with the help of Charron Monaye is publishing a series of poetry anthologies entitled “The Poetic Lounge” which helps them to show case poetry and short stories from many new and upcoming poets and writers worldwide. The T.P.L project will soon emerge to a publishing company that will help to service those who are less fortunate to obtain all the resources needed to becoming a professional writer and to be recognized for their unique talent. For more information about Fiordaliza, please visit: http://fiordalizacharles.yolasite.com/ http://thepoeticlounge.com/ authorfcharles@gmail.com
The Poetic Lounge Vol.1 by Fiordaliza Charles The Poetic Lounge Vol.1 by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012 20556 words Read a sample
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Fiordaliza has been a writer since an early age. She noticed her love for poetry at the age of 8 when she wrote her first poem entitled “ I can't speak your language” because some of her class mates teased her about her inability to speak English with out her Spanish accent and from that point on she wrote a poem for everything that she experienced. Fiordaliza, became an author November of 2009 when she created three books from 150 original poems that she had written since the age of 12 up to the present time. She became a self-published author on October of 2010. Thus far, she has accomplished publishing two more poetry books, two poetry anthologies and a novel entitled "Can I Tell You a Secret?”. Fiordaliza with the help of Charron Monaye is publishing a series of poetry anthologies entitled “The Poetic Lounge” which helps them to show case poetry and short stories from many new and upcoming poets and writers worldwide. The T.P.L project will soon emerge to a publishing company that will help to service those who are less fortunate to obtain all the resources needed to becoming a professional writer and to be recognized for their unique talent. For more information about Fiordaliza, please visit: http://fiordalizacharles.yolasite.com/ http://thepoeticlounge.com/ authorfcharles@gmail.com
When Time Was by Bobby A. Troutt When Time Was by Bobby A. Troutt Jan. 06, 2012 33754 words Read a sample
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I am southern writer who enjoys writing about the southern living I grew up in. I am divorced and work at a nearby college. I live about fifty miles north of Nashville, Tennessee in the town of Gallatin. I enjoy sharing my stories with the readers, which I hope find the stories appealing. I write mysteries, crime thrillers, and suspense. My books touch on various subjects dealing with today’s society of the yester years. I write short story collections with the hope of sharing a variety of my stories for the reader’s enjoyment. I want to be an effective writer with positive stories that bring the reader down to a good old country story with a lot to say.
Momma, Booze & Sampson by Amy Browne Momma, Booze & Sampson by Amy Browne Jan. 06, 2012 11590 words Read a sample
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Amy Browne was born and raised in the rolling hills of Athens, Pennsylvania. She began writing creative fiction in her teenage years, filling notebooks with stories of romance; adventure with a bit of horror tossed in. Ms. Browne is the mom of three children Amber, Alexander, and Timothy who continue to inspire and support her endeavors. In 2007, she began non-fiction writing for various online magazines, newspapers and websites. Her first published fiction story appeared in “Consequences” a short story anthology published in 2010, by the Circle 8 Writers group.
Anthology of Short Stories From Authors Glenn C. and Sasha Gabriel by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Anthology of Short Stories From Authors Glenn C. and Sasha Gabriel by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Dec. 31, 2011 8789 words Read a sample
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Special Note: Hello everyone, and thank you for visiting our Authors Page. We are delighted to announce that we have just published our first novel, Amanda Ackers and The Deep Forest Elves. We are still in shock that so many people had liked our short stories. From November 14th of 2011, to January 1st of 2012, our little short stories have been downloaded over 2,200 times! We are very thankful to you all, for supporting our work, which we do for the enjoyment of it. Our thanks also, to the many of you who have emailed us, with kind comments on our stories, and those who had requested receiving a prerelease version of our novel. We had never thought of doing that, but what a great idea. It gave many a chance to read the novel before we actually published it. Thanks to all of you! We are most humbled by the response we have received, and thank you from the top, middle and bottom of our hearts! Book Two of the Amanda Ackers series, Amanda Ackers and The Realm Of The Witches, will be out near the end of the year. Should any of you like a prerelease version, please let us know. As you know, we do require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement and fax it back to us… it’s just good business practice. Please let us hear from you when you get the chance. Email us at: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- Hello and thank you for visiting our Smashwords.com page. My name is Sasha Gabriel, and I would like to take a few moments to say a little about Glenn and myself. They say that creativity belongs to the young. Well, not always. Young at heart, I’ll buy, but nothing else. Writing is relatively new for me. I’ve been an avid reader for most of my 60+ years. But writing seemed daunting. How do you write an idea to get over to other people without boring them to death? How do you write conversations that sound like the people who are speaking them? Once I studied the “how to’s” a bit, and with the encouragement from Glenn, my wonderful husband and best friend, I started writing. And I love it. So does Glenn. Writing has opened a door for me that nothing else has – my imagination has soared and I’m absolutely thrilled and thankful, from the bottom of my heart, that others like my writing, as well. Both Glenn and I have been submitting very, very short stories (no more than 600 word stories) because these are also being entered into a writing contest with that directive. At the same time, both Glenn and I are writing novels (Glenn’s is awesome!!!! Think the depth of Lord of the Rings with the immediacy of Harry Potter and you’ve got it!). But I want to share something with you all… Glenn has battled Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia almost his entire life. That’s a mouthful, for sure, but try living with them on a daily basis! Even so, Glenn has worked to overcome the more serious side effects and his talent in writing, painting, and all over creativity is nothing short of staggering. Honestly… I’m running to keep up with him but I’m mostly just out of breath! So… the bottom line is… we’re all just human with all our challenges and it’s those challenges that make what we create that much better. Please… If you like to read… then write. If you like to paint… then paint. Pick up that paintbrush and start. For writing, get to your keyboard and begin. We think you’ll surprise yourself at your talents. And, again… Thank You all for your kind and generous words of appreciation for our stories! It means the world to us! ----------------------------- Glenn here. Just wanted to add that we never thought anyone would even read our work, let alone have downloaded our little stories hundreds of times in less than a month. Because of the kind words from you all, I will continue to write. I have, as Sasha had mentioned, been writing a novel which I was writing for fun, for our grandson Logan. I was not going to publish it, just print it out to give to him. Now… once the first book of that series is finished, I’ll publish it here for FREE. My thanks to all of you. Feel free to contact Sasha and I at the following email address. We would love to hear from you: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com
Short Story Sampler by Brittany Gates Short Story Sampler by Brittany Gates Dec. 30, 2011 16069 words Read a sample
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Brittany C Gates is a Georgia native and received her B.A. in English from Georgia Southern University. Her favorite authors are Charlotte Bronte and Williams Faulkner. She enjoys various genres and of fiction but takes a liking to Southern Literature.
Colors of Kindness by Pat McGrath Avery Colors of Kindness by Pat McGrath Avery Dec. 28, 2011 4768 words Read a sample
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Pat McGrath Avery writes both fiction and nonfiction. Her fiction titles include: Dogs Speak Out!, Colors of Kindness, Murder Takes a Ride and Murder is for the Birds. Her nonfiction titles include: The Sharon Rogers Band: Laughed Together, Cried Together, Crashed & Almost Died Together and They Came Home: Korean War POWs. She coauthored two titles with Joyce Faulkner: Sunchon Tunnel Massacre Survivors and Role Call: Women's Voices. Her 2012 titles will include: Emergence: The Story of Cinematographer John Bax and Murder Takes No Prisoners.
Collection of Short Stories by Carol Taylor Collection of Short Stories by Carol Taylor Dec. 25, 2011 18582 words Read a sample
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Proud Mother of 4, Proud Grandmother of 6
Driven and Other Stories by Jonathan Moeller Driven and Other Stories by Jonathan Moeller Dec. 23, 2011 34356 words Read a sample
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Standing over six feet tall, Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas. He has written the "Demonsouled" trilogy of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write the "Ghosts" sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the "$0.99 Beginner's Guide" series of computer books, and numerous other works. Visit his website at: http://www.jonathanmoeller.com Visit his technology blog at: http://www.jonathanmoeller.com/screed
5 Twists by Camille LaGuire 5 Twists by Camille LaGuire Dec. 22, 2011 12049 words Read a sample
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The Red Penny Papers - Winter 2011-12 by Red Penny Papers The Red Penny Papers - Winter 2011-12 by Red Penny Papers Dec. 17, 2011 23445 words Read a sample
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The Red Penny Papers is an electronic journal of fantastic fiction, both novellas published on a regular serial schedule and short fiction published quarterly. http://redpennypapers.com/about/
Imajin This! by Imajin Books Imajin This! by Imajin Books Dec. 14, 2011 141758 words Read a sample
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The future of reading is ebooks, and the future is NOW! Imajin (pronounced just like 'imagine') Books* is an innovative publisher of quality fiction in ebook and trade paperback editions. You'll find our books at Amazon, KoboBooks, Smashwords and other ebook and print retailers. We are a small, independent Canadian publisher and we operate as a traditional publisher in some ways (yet we're anything but "traditional"), offering small advances and above standard royalties. We are NOT a subsidy publisher and we do not charge upfront fees to our authors. See our submission guidelines. We are an electronic publisher (ebooks) and a print publisher (via Createspace), and we offer solutions to authors looking for publication who do not want to self-publish. Our authors will have input regarding their book title and cover design, and will be considered part of our team. As the publisher, we will creatively market your books online with passion and dedication, and we expect the same in return from our authors. To book lovers, libraries and retailers: Imajin Books will provide you with countless hours of entertainment in various ebook formats and select trade paperbacks. You'll love our books! http://www.imajinbooks.com
Fathomless and Other Poems by Samir Dash Fathomless and Other Poems by Samir Dash Dec. 13, 2011 2870 words Read a sample
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MBA (System & Marketing), UGC-NET, M.A. Having 7 plus years of industry experience in Branding, User Experience design&development , Web and Mobile application design & development Flash/Flex/ActionScript based interactive development for Desktop as well as Mobile app development for iPad, iPhone, Android, Symbian. Specialized in UX Design-Development , e-Learning / m-Learning content development , Open technologies based mobile games, content and web2mobile applications and RIA development. Currently working as a Content Engineer, Customer Advocacy at Cisco Systems, India. For details see Linked in profile at http://in.linkedin.com/in/mobilewish
Nap 2.1 by NAP BOOKS Nap 2.1 by NAP BOOKS Dec. 13, 2011 4025 words Sample 20%
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NAP is an online magazine of the short and in-between.
Christmas Tales - Seasonal stories, poems and greetings from the Coventry Writers' Group by Michael Boxwell Christmas Tales - Seasonal stories, poems and greetings from the Coventry Writers' Group by Michael Boxwell Dec. 12, 2011 7280 words Read a sample
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Green Linnet by Harry Nicholson Green Linnet by Harry Nicholson Dec. 11, 2011 14737 words Read a sample
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Harry Nicholson now lives near Whitby in North Yorkshire. He grew up in Hartlepool, County Durham, England, from where his family have fished since the 16th C. He had a first career as a radio officer in the merchant navy. A second career followed in television studios. Since retirement he has devoted himself to art, poetry and the teaching of meditation.
Pieces of a Rainbow by Maria Savva Pieces of a Rainbow by Maria Savva Dec. 10, 2011 31654 words Read a sample
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Maria was born in London in 1970 She is a qualified solicitor as well as a writer Maria Savva's published works: 'Coincidences' 2001 'A Time to Tell' 2006 'Pieces of a Rainbow' 2009 'Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)' 2010 'Second Chances' 2010 'Cutting The Fat' 2011 (co-author Jason McIntyre) 'Fusion' 2011 'Flames', a short story, appears in 'The BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology - Volume 1' 2011 'The Dream' 2011 'Isolation', a short story, appears in 'The BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology - Volume 2' 2011
When Autumn Falls by Bobby A. Troutt When Autumn Falls by Bobby A. Troutt Dec. 08, 2011 33616 words Read a sample
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I am southern writer who enjoys writing about the southern living I grew up in. I am divorced and work at a nearby college. I live about fifty miles north of Nashville, Tennessee in the town of Gallatin. I enjoy sharing my stories with the readers, which I hope find the stories appealing. I write mysteries, crime thrillers, and suspense. My books touch on various subjects dealing with today’s society of the yester years. I write short story collections with the hope of sharing a variety of my stories for the reader’s enjoyment. I want to be an effective writer with positive stories that bring the reader down to a good old country story with a lot to say.
House of Justice: A Short Story by Vincent Bivona House of Justice: A Short Story by Vincent Bivona Dec. 05, 2011 3667 words Read a sample
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Vincent Bivona is the author of five novels. His favorite genres to write include horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, and mysteries. And as long as you keep reading, he promises to keep writing. Actually . . . that's not entirely true. He plans to keep writing anyway. But let's face it, he thinks it'd be nice if you read, too.
Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands by Narrator Magazine Dec. 04, 2011 46296 words Read a sample
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Narrator began in the Blue Mountains in 2010 as an opportunity for local writers - amateurs and professionals alike - to exhibit their works. As of December 2011 it is now a nation-wide magazine, being rolled out on a state-by-state basis. It's free to submit to, affordable to advertise in, and encourages friendly competition with a secret judge and a People's Choice prize. For more information, please visit the Narrator Magazine website.
Fuck Me Santa by Amber Drake Fuck Me Santa by Amber Drake Dec. 03, 2011 6852 words Read a sample
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Amber Drake is the naughtiest maid you will ever meet. By day she’s prim proper and ready to take your requests with a smile, but when the sun goes down her dirty mind comes out to play. She’s been writing smut since her more innocent teen years. But now there are just too many smutty tales to keep trapped in her head so she decided to share with the world. She might be on her knees but when she looks up at you and smiles, you better believe she’s thinking about a very different job.
An Interesting Mix - Volume 1 by Justin Van Winkle An Interesting Mix - Volume 1 by Justin Van Winkle Nov. 30, 2011 45787 words Read a sample
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Momma Said Never Date Bi-Polar Alcoholic Divorcees by Louis Kahn Nin Momma Said Never Date Bi-Polar Alcoholic Divorcees by Louis Kahn Nin Nov. 30, 2011 4700 words Read a sample
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Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People by Frankie Lassut Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People by Frankie Lassut Nov. 28, 2011 3288 words Read a sample
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I don't think saying 'I'm a writer' is enough to describe what I actually do. I like to entertain, and I use writing as a medium to do that. That then makes me a (and yeah, I obviously use a keyboard),... a... what's a good word? How about, a Pen-tertainer? I'm a Pentertainer ... I live in Coventry, England, but am originally from the North West of the country. I've been in Coventry for 21 years, and the hardest part was learning how to use a knife and fork and other domestic things after spending so much time up there in the frozen wastelands tearing chunks of meat off the kill after roasting it on a fire. Mind you, I'm not entirely re trained to life in the City, as quite a few people I've met down here do still talk in grunts; I'm one of the few who can understand them, and so, I work part time in the DSS claims office. (not true, but wouldn't that be so cool if it was). I myself got told off years ago by a stern faced lady in the claims office. I was on the Jobseekers/New Start course (Course? LOL), and I told my claims officer that I enjoyed going down there ... "Mr Lassut! You aren't supposed to enjoy it!" ... Her T shirt should have given it away before I opened my mouth. It read: 'I hate what I'm told to hate ... that means YOU' Last time I saw her she was in the fancy dress shop near Argos, buying a Gadaffi costume with mask. I thought she was going to a fancy dress do, but now look! ... I think she was investigating international claimant's Nat Insurance numbers, but got a little carried away. Bless her cotton socks.
La Revelacion de Chamuel by Y Correa La Revelacion de Chamuel by Y Correa Nov. 27, 2011 3045 words Read a sample
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Hello I am Y. Correa a Puerto Rican-American mother of four, who has always had a love for a good book. Currently, I reside in Florida, where I take care of her family, while writing. "In Love with Death" is the first in my Fate Series. I am also currently working on the second and third parts of the Series. As well as another novel, that will not be part of the Fate Series. I have decided to offer the public an array of short story eBooks, as a way to share my passion for stories FOR FREE. Friends and family have asked me, to tell them, how I come up with my stories. Well, it's like this: When I'm inspired to write a story, it starts off as a movie inside of my mind. This movie continuously plays in my head and it sometimes includes some of my own life experiences. Most of it, however, are things that only my imagination can conger up. I realize that most Story Tellers, base their stories on similar subjects, however, I've realized that no two stories are exactly the same. Similarities, may exist, but a Writers story is as individual as he/she. I myself, as a Story Teller, love to get into my characters heads. Into their lives, if you will. Only in that way, can I offer my audience a story or a tale with substance. Something that is worth, telling. Sometimes serious, sometimes sad, sometimes adventurous, and sometimes funny. But, always readable. I truly believe that I get more out of readers, taking the time to read my material, then they do, when they read it. It makes me happier then words can say to share my imagination with others. Please blog with me. I would love to hear all of you opinions regarding my material. http://fatebooksyc.blogspot.com/
A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles Nov. 26, 2011 12239 words Read a sample
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Montrée Whiles writes fiction. Speculative fiction, inspirational fiction, futuristic and fantasy fiction, vampire fiction, and whatever else her keyboard and/or pen get her into. I'm sure you see a pattern here; fiction. Born in Philadelphia, PA all those many years ago on October 21, I enjoy clay work, writing, needlework (all types), wandering around in museums and galleries, and reading a good book any time of day or night.
BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva Nov. 23, 2011 25895 words Read a sample
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Maria was born in London in 1970 She is a qualified solicitor as well as a writer Maria Savva's published works: 'Coincidences' 2001 'A Time to Tell' 2006 'Pieces of a Rainbow' 2009 'Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)' 2010 'Second Chances' 2010 'Cutting The Fat' 2011 (co-author Jason McIntyre) 'Fusion' 2011 'Flames', a short story, appears in 'The BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology - Volume 1' 2011 'The Dream' 2011 'Isolation', a short story, appears in 'The BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology - Volume 2' 2011
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by J.A. Kazimer Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by J.A. Kazimer Nov. 22, 2011 1158 words Read a sample
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In the dark spaces of j.a.kazimer's bookcase, hidden behind literary classic and the occasional book of poetry (unread, of course), is a well-loved collection of crime fiction, mystery, urban fantasies, suspense, thrillers, romance and humorous novels. When j.a. isn't reading, she spend her time writing with a dark comic twist. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she escaped at a young age, and now lives in Denver, Colorado, where she received a master's degree in forensic psychology, and has worked as a PI, bartender, and most recently at the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics.
Max's Eyes by Christopher Kneipp Max's Eyes by Christopher Kneipp Nov. 21, 2011 1075 words Read a sample
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Part time author and full time lunatic. My name is Chris Kneipp Author of the Young Adult Fantasy novel PARALLEL. I’m a married dad and I’m happiest when I am not sad.
Sixty Second Fiction by Jem Barnes Sixty Second Fiction by Jem Barnes Nov. 21, 2011 21408 words Read a sample
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In 200 words: Jeremy (Jem) Barnes was born in Watford, son of a not very successful salesman and an accomplished local businesswoman. On leaving school he sold life assurance for a while before joining the Theatre in Education Team at Watford’s Palace Theatre,. He trained as a drama teacher at Bretton Hall. On graduation he ran the Basingstoke’s Drama Centre where he masterminded the world’s first Pantomime Horse of the Year Show and events like Eric’s Insides and Rebirth, large-scale models of the human digestive system and the female reproductive system respectively. At the West End Centre in Aldershot, he promoted theatre companies like Theatre de Complicite, The Snarling Beasties, and The Right Size and bands like The Stone Roses, The Real Sounds of Africa and Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts! An eclectic arts mix for sure, He became Communications Manager for a regional charity spetializing in written communications of all kinds. He lives in Hindhead, Surrey, UK.with artist wife, Susan. Jem's disability (MS) gives him a strong interest in NHS and disability matters. Now in semi-retirement, he has specialised in Volunteering and Communication. He is a general computer enthusiast having taught "Computers for the Clueless" all over the area. SIXTY SECOND FICTION is his first publication.
Bluewood Author Showcase Anthology 2011 by Various Authors Bluewood Author Showcase Anthology 2011 by Various Authors Nov. 18, 2011 27561 words Read a sample
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Jumpers by E. G. Fabricant Jumpers by E. G. Fabricant Nov. 16, 2011 789 words Read a sample
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E. G. Fabricant is a writer living in Sacramento, California, who’s interested in producing short fiction that’s contemporary, topical, and speaks to the human condition. His dormant interest in this pursuit was rekindled when he was selected as one of 10 finalists in the International Category of the Mark Twain Writing Competition: “A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage,” sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. E. G.'s determined to become the oldest, new best short fiction writer. He’s also interested in hearing from others with similar interests who want to become better at it.
Blood Red by Patty Jansen Blood Red by Patty Jansen Nov. 16, 2011 7931 words Read a sample
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Writer and reader of Science Fiction and Fantasy Member of SFWA Professional background in science (agriculture and ecology). University of Sydney, CSIRO (North Queensland). Other interests include marine biology and astronomy Coop member, editor and slush reader at Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine Fiction: 'This peaceful state of war' - 1st place Writers Of The Future Contest second quarter 2010 'The Donner Equilibrium' - Finalist Writers Of The Future Contest first quarter 2010 Recently published stories: Party, with Echoes - Redstone SF May 2011 Quarantine - Dead Red Heart anthology April 2011 His Name In Lights - Universe Annex, Grantville Gazette January 2011 Black Dragon - The Edge of Propinquity #58 September 2010 Little Boy Lost - Midnight Echo #4 June 2010 The rebelliousness of trassi udang - Belong anthology April 2010 Metal Dragon - Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine #46 Forthcoming: Where the plains merge with the sky - Scape magazine Poor man's Travel - Anywhere But Earth anthology Published three books in natural history (non-fiction)
Desafinado by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Desafinado by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Nov. 15, 2011 13574 words Read a sample
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GERBEN GRADDESZ HELLINGA (1938) komt uit een geslacht van schrijvers. Hij heeft een carrière als psychotherapeut en psychiatrie-opleider achter zich en heeft naast vijf boeken op zijn vakgebied zowel spannende fictie als geschiedenisboeken gepubliceerd. Zijn eerste roman Coriolis, de stormplaneet, (Leopold 1987, evenals veel ander werk verschenen onder de naam Gerben Hellinga jr) verdiende een Eervolle Vermelding (Vlag en Wimpel) bij de Griffeluitreiking voor jeugdboeken. Een Osbork in de ruimte (Leopold 1989) is het vervolg. Een selectie van zijn sf-verhalen verscheen als Hersenspinsels (Hoeijenbos 1993). Missie: Status Quo (Babel Publications 2000) is een sf-thriller die zich afspeelt op de exotische door mensen gekoloniseerde werelden uit Driehoeksconflicten, zijn zeer succesvolle sf-trilogie over het eerste contact van de mensheid met twee heel verschillende maar uiterst gevaarlijke anderlingenrassen. Hij schreef bovendien een jeugdthriller, Jacht op Jesse (Elzenga 2000), en een serie historische avonturenromans voor de oudere jeugd die zich afspelen in de pioniersdagen van de Verenigde Staten. De weg naar Suckersville (Piramide 2000) is het eerste van de zeven verschenen delen. In Geschiedenis van Nederland (Walburg Pers 2007) schrijft Gerben Graddesz over de canon van de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Hij heeft een serie portrettengalerijen over de Gouden Eeuw voltooid, waaronder Zeehelden uit de Gouden Eeuw (Walburg Pers 2006) en Pioniers van de Gouden Eeuw (Walburg Pers 2007), en werkt momenteel aan een boek over de graven en hertogen van Gelre en hun tijd. Zijn boeken zijn ook te verkrijgen bij: www.walburgpers.nl
Pixelated poetry by K.O.Reuben Pixelated poetry by K.O.Reuben Nov. 14, 2011 6236 words Read a sample
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I write Prose, poetry, plays, scripts, i draw for comics and i write the stories for them too. I write so much i think my fingers have a life of their own. That's pretty much me.
The Chimaera Institute by Sheena Blackhall The Chimaera Institute by Sheena Blackhall Nov. 13, 2011 17736 words Read a sample
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As on Wiki: Sheena Blackhall (b. Sheena Booth Middleton) was born in 1947 in Aberdeen, daughter of the manager of Strachan's Deeside Omnibus Service, Charles Middleton, and his second cousin, farmer's daughter Winifred Booth. She was educated in Aberdeen, but summered in Ballater for many years. Her brother, Ian Middleton, was an accomplished organist and clavichord player, who was the manager of a merchant bank in São Paulo, Brazil, where he settled and died.[2] During the typhoid epidemic in Aberdeen of 1964, Blackhall was hospitalized in the town's City Hospital for several weeks.[3] The family transport firm, owned by her aunt, closed as a side effect of this. After a year's study at Gray's School of Art, Blackhall passed a teaching diploma and worked for a time as a special needs teacher, marrying and raising a family of 4 in this period, when she wrote children's stories for BBC Radio Scotland. In 1994 she obtained a Bsc (Hons. Psych) from the Open University, going on to gain an M.Litt with Distinction from Aberdeen University in 2000. From 1998-2003 she was Creative Writing Fellow in Scots at [4] Aberdeen University's [1] Elphinstone Institute and is currently attached to the Institute as an Honorary Research Associate. In 2003 she travelled as part of a group to Washington, showcasing Scotland's culture as a guest of the Smithsonian Institution. In 2007 she was Creative Writing Tutor at the Institute of Irish and Scottish studies at King's College, and two years later was Writer in Residence during Aberdeen University's Word Festival.[5] In April 2009 she was inaugurated as Makar[6] for Aberdeen [7] and the North East of Scotland.[8] She has won the Robert McLellan tassie for best Scots short story 3 times (1989,1990,2001) and the Hugh MacDiarmid trophy for best Scots poem 4 times (1990,2000,2001,2010). In 1992 she shared the Sloane Award with Matthew Fitt from St. Andrew's University. Other prizes include awards from the Doric Festival, the Bennachie Baillies, and from the TMSA for ballad writing and traditional singing. She has twice been shortlisted for the Callum Macdonald Poetry Pamphlet prize (2005 & 2009). In 2007, Lallans Magazine awarded her the William Gilchrist Graham prize for best Scots short story. She has also been shortlisted for the McCash poetry prize. Blackhall worked alongside Aberdeen's well loved 'first lady of drama' Annie Henderson Inglis MBE at Aberdeen Arts Centre, from 2003-2010 delivering weekend storytelling and drama workshops for three to eight year olds.