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Mortal Ghost by L. Lee Lowe Mortal Ghost by L. Lee Lowe May 08, 2008 122383 words Read a sample
It's a fiery hot summer, and sixteen-year-old Jesse Wright is on the run. An oddly gifted boy, he arrives in a new city where the direction of his life is about to change. He's hungry and lonely and desperate - and beset by visions of a stranger who is being brutally tortured. And then there are Jesse's own memories of a fire ...
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I'm an indie writer who lives in Germany - and I love to hear from readers! You can contact me at l.lee.lowe@gmail.com or via my website. CORVUS is available as podcasts (audiobook) narrated by the wonderful Welsh actor Ioan Hefin at: http://lleelowe.com/corvus MORTAL GHOST is available as podcasts at: http://lleelowe.com/mortal-ghost Thanks for reading!
The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges May 15, 2008 1082 words Read a sample
Han Shan ('Cold Mountain') is a figure associated with a collection of poems of the Tang dynasty in the Taoist/Zen tradition.
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Norton Hodges was born in Gravesend, Kent, England in 1948. He studied French and German at the University College of Swansea and taught Modern Languages for 22 years. He has also worked as a pay clerk, book reviewer, adult literacy tutor and examination invigilator. He has an M.A (1980). and a PhD in Language and Literature in Education (1998), has published academic articles and has completed an Advanced Poetry Course with the Open College of the Arts. After sickness retirement in 1997, he began to submit his poetry for publication. He has since been widely published in English poetry magazines and on the internet. His work has also appeared in anthologies, has been translated into French, Russian and Urdu and has been digitised by the Poetry Library in London. He has also translated into English the work of the francophone poets Athanase Vantchev de Thracy and Théo Crassas. In 2005, he was awarded the Grand Prix International Solenzara by a French jury from the Institut Solenzara. He now lives in Oakham, Rutland.
Helium3 by Nick Travers Helium3 by Nick Travers May 16, 2008 22387 words Read a sample
Today, at the centre of our galaxy, dwell small colonies of a most extraordinary species – humans. Fourteen-year-old Mervyn Bright has courage, tenacity, and three close friends from the Space Academy: Loren, a brilliant but despised out-worlder, Tarun, heir to a once-powerful dynasty, and Aurora, niece to the embattled Patriarch. Together they make a formidable team.
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Nick wanted to be that mystical figure, an author, from almost the very first book he read. As a child his mind constantly buzzed with characters and adventures, fed by an insatiable appetite for stories. Unfortunately, a childhood tramping the wilds of Dartmoor (in the UK), the joys of playing jazz trombone, and generally having a blast, left little time for serious writing as he grew up. Later, an education in science and the demands of holding down a career again pushed writing to one side. Then he hit forty, and realised his imagination had never grown up. Finally, with a second-hand laptop off e-bay Nick embarked on the second most thrilling adventure of his life: writing a novel. Nick has migrated north since his childhood, swapping the wilds of Dartmoor for the tranquility of the New Forrest (Hampshire, UK). He is enjoying the adventure of having a family (the greatest adventure of his life)with three lively daughters, who all enjoy reading as much as he does. In addition to writing, Nick lists his hobbies as gardening (the variety that employs a large pair of choppers and requires him to sit around admiring the view), swimming (because it frees his mind and releases his imagination), juggling (because he can), and one day he would like to learn to play the piano (because the trombone really isn’t a solo instrument). Visit Nick's blog at www.NickTravers.com to catch up on current activity, articles about writing, and discount codes for his books.
The Jynx by Kenneth Crowe The Jynx by Kenneth Crowe May 27, 2008 83142 words Read a sample
THE JYNX is a novel of clamming, art, Swiftboat politics, and revenge in the age of Karl Rove. The protagonist of THE JYNX is a Long Island clammer, barely surviving in a dying industry, whose dream is to become a successful wood sculptor. A political operative is the protagonist’s inspiration for The Jynx, a sculpture which advances his career and turns her into a vengeful enemy.
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Kenneth C. Crowe was a labor reporter at Newsday and New York Newsday from 1976 to 1999. He is the author of COLLISION/HOW THE RANK AND FILE TOOK BACK THE TEAMSTERS. Published by Scribner's in 1993, COLLISION tells the story of the Teamsters' rank and file reform movement, culminating in the election of Ron Carey as president of the union. Crowe won an Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellowship in 1974 to study foreign investment in the United States. In 1978, Doubleday published AMERICA FOR SALE, Crowe's book on foreign investment in the United States. Crowe was a member of the Newsday investigative team whose work won the 1970 Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal.
Comfort Zone Poetry by Comfort Zone Poetry by hlaxner July 25, 2008 540 words Read a sample
A collection of poems that tap into some of life's trying times and reveals one way to look at things.
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Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Aug. 26, 2008 2706 words Read a sample
Fans of fluffy romance novels and that all-too-familiar, over-hyped, edge-of-the-seat crap should steer clear. This is life at its most jaded. Offense Mechanisms is proud to present Bleach | Blackout by David S. Grant, two novels about drugs, sex, revenge, the corporate crunch, and the inevitable unpleasantness of life and death.
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Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall Sep. 24, 2008 70554 words Read a sample
Feng Shui - With knowledge and wisdom ch'i can be used for beneficial and fortuitous practice. But there are some for whom ch'i is used for a darker purpose . . .
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Ady Hall - a jack of no trades.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 63937 words Read a sample
Waking, hospitalized with amnesia during World War I, "John Smith" quickly realizes he is not like other men. John can travel to parallel worlds, seemingly through the power of his own mind. In this first serial, he not only learns of his power when it is triggered in the stress of combat, but visits an Earth still trapped in an ice age.
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In my forty something years I have generated a very broad set of experiences and interests, but through it all, I have always read. It seems that at times it is harder to find books that enthrall me, although admittedly I am behind on my reading, so I decided to start writing the kind of stories I'd want to read. I have always had stories in my head, they intrude at the strangest times. At some point, I discovered that when I took the time to write them down, more stories kept pouring out. There are so many ideas I have, it seems like there won't be enough time to get to them all. I'm starting with one story, in one particular style. But other stories, in different styles are coming. Stay tuned. My goal in writing is above all to entertain. Thank you in advance for giving me that opportunity.
The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson Nov. 15, 2008 125679 words Read a sample
Hundreds of years ago in a land ravaged by fierce clans, where only the strongest survive...a Legend of the People was born. From the historic tales of King Arthur comes a raw, riveting and passionate series of novels by author L.A. Wilson, who breathes fresh new life into this spell-binding story. Told in first-person by Bedwyr...the person closest to Arthur's heart.
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L.A. Wilson is an exciting and unconventional independent writer and published author, whose series of books called 'The Silurian' will challenge everything you have ever read before about King Arthur and his knights. L.A. writes inspired and authentic books, that in the sphere of the Arthurian genre, The Silurian, is truly unprecedented in originality, vision, and length. Book One of The Silurian: The Fox and The Bear received an 'Honorary Mention' in the 2007 London Book Festival literary competition. And book Two, The King of Battles, was a finalist under historical fiction in the Global eBook Awards. L.A. has been writing for almost twenty years, and has written nine books so far in The Silurian series, as well as one experimental surrealist novel, again based on the King Arthur myths, and three genre fiction novels, Son of the Sun, In Blood Covenant, and Jury’s Children, now self published on Smashwords under the pen name, A.J.Niles. Though it is The Silurian that makes up the true extent of L.A.’s writing, now standing at over a million words plus over the entire series.
DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez Nov. 27, 2008 99871 words Read a sample
1884. Don Juan Valera viaja a Washington como embajador. Agobiado por los acreedores, destruido su matrimonio, América le ofrece la promesa de vivir tranquilo y de reponerse económicamente. Pero las amenazas de los independentistas cubanos no le dan tregua. Katherine Bayard, hija del Secretario de Estado del presidente Cleveland, con su amor apasionado tampoco le dará sosiego.
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Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008 97 words Read a sample
This is a very short poem, so I feel any lengthy description would really be counter productive. I wrote it for a friend, not myself, but I have found that it has the propensity to make me feel better as well. I hope it can brighten your day.
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I am serene. I am unclean. I am obscene - at times. I am in a dream. I am living by my own means. I am unseem...ly.
Heart Spell by Cora Zane Heart Spell by Cora Zane Dec. 12, 2008 6090 words Read a sample
Light a candle, cast a spell... Presley isn't about to give up small town living, not even for love. Kinkaid is an immortal used to getting what he wants, and he's grown tired of waiting for his beautiful, stubborn Presley to accept tradition and take her place at his side. He's cooked up an ingenious plan to unite them once and for all. Contains adult content. For readers 18+ only!
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Hi everyone! I'm an erotica and erotic paranormal romance author with Cobblestone Press and Ellora's Cave. I hope you'll check out my free reads here on Smashwords!
Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008 5144 words Read a sample
Lara is a shapeshifter. Draken is a Sentinel. He represents everything she fears. Can a soulless creature find his lifemate? Can betrayal lead to a path of passion? In the war between the Sentinels and the night creatures, the unforgiven pleasure will start with a kiss.
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I write paranormal erotic romance stories.
The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton Jan. 01, 2009 2444 words Read a sample
I have uploaded the first 13 pages - however the book is written and more will be uploaded shortly - It Christmas and those cheery Abbey mice are again having fun and excitement - All the fun and excitement of Christmas are here in this Abbey Mice Story. One of a series. All the favourites Sesame, Hilary and Robert and a few new friends are here to make this an enchanting tale.
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My books are aimed at broadening the imaginations of children eg mini adults - I have only uploaded a few pages so far of one of my books - more will go up shortly - I started writing for my 2 young children after my divorce - it was a way of keeping in touch with them - I created hardcopy versions and gave them away to my kids and it has grown from there - I used to also visit schools and read to the children - to see the delight on their faces is fantastic - you can almost feel their imaginations growing, expanding as you read to them - this went on for years until now my children have now grown into adults and have children of their own - Now is the time to venture into the world of having my books published in e-book format - If it works - great - if it doesnt - its not a problem - I have written dozens of childrens books - my genre being light hearted and comical although I have also written some books aimed at the 'thriller' market - hopefully the new world of ebooks will encourage more writers to get out there and get creative - well done Smashwords and keep up the good work -kind regards Christopher
Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009 6651 words Read a sample
Helpful pronunciation guide to those tricky Celtic names. A brief glossary of some of those dark age places, people and terms. Free for the taking!
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40 something mother and wife, I am in love with reading and writing. My other passions include photography and horses, and my longsuffering family is squeezed in there as well. Thanks guys! I live in Bend, Oregon and train horses when I am not writing or creating photographic art or skiing, hiking, or, well, you probably get the picture. I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks for looking!
Finishing Touches by LK Hunsaker Finishing Touches by LK Hunsaker Jan. 07, 2009 78190 words Read a sample
Jenna escaped demanding parents with an early marriage to an unknown artist, but her husband's success catapults her into another world she feels she doesn't belong. Newly widowed as a young mother, Jenna fights overwhelming artistic desires while she hides from her husband's shadow. Rejecting her impulses becomes impossible when another magnetic young artist begins to pull at her spirit.
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~ Literary Romance With An Artsy Twist ~ LK Hunsaker is the author of a string of novels centered around the arts and societal issues, combined with strong romantic elements. As spouse of a decorated career soldier, she traveled widely, moved several times, and held down the home front. She was honored with meeting some of Washington D.C.'s top names and a prized possession is her first novel signed by a former first lady. Having received inspiration and instruction from her family of recognized artists, Hunsaker also holds arts and psychology degrees heavy with English and creative writing emphasis. She is now settled in western Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. LK has been called one of the "great storytellers" with "brilliant writing" by reviewers and peers, and has won several peer awards and commendations. Her short stories, poems, reviews, and articles have been published in literary ezines and print magazines.
Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Jan. 15, 2009 65214 words Read a sample
A story about the twilight of the Western world. Depicted in the years between 1997 and the turn of the millenium, it follows Larry Davis, an opressed theatre usher. Through anecdotal events of himself and his friends the end our way of life is traced out. The downfall in our society doesn't come in a massive lunge, but in little faltering steps.
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The Ducks of Doom, Volume1 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume1 by Robert Smith Jan. 15, 2009 37114 words Read a sample
Vlod Ironbeak's obsession with a long-dead Scottish beauty threatens all of Tockworld with the Power of Durable Evil.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 2 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 2 by Robert Smith Jan. 15, 2009 46430 words Read a sample
A desperate search for the Rubber Duckie of Evil takes Demo, Polydoor and Fluffy back in time to Hammurabi's empire.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 3 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 3 by Robert Smith Jan. 16, 2009 62140 words Read a sample
While Fluffy and Clydette placate the god of hats, and while Demo and the Camels of the Negev battle the Philistines, a motley crew of Welsh coal miners, an academic, and an Edwardian poet fight off a savage haggis. The Rubber Duckie of Evil remains elusive, but menacing.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 4 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 4 by Robert Smith Jan. 17, 2009 77970 words Read a sample
While the Camels of the Negev, with the help of Red Tse and Princess Secrets of the Pyramids plot their escape from the Pharaoh, Merlin and his chums struggle to master the art of changing young Arthur's diapers, feeding him, and educating him so that he will be able to save the Underworld from the evil Dr. Wacker.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 5 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 5 by Robert Smith Jan. 18, 2009 72825 words Read a sample
Hank and the Camels of the Negevs attempt to invade the Canaanite city of Bucket by hiding in a giant haggis. Allura is abducted by guardian aliens. Edwardian falls in love with a diesel air horn.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
the Ducks of Doom, Volume 6 by Robert Smith the Ducks of Doom, Volume 6 by Robert Smith Jan. 19, 2009 18907 words Read a sample
The Camels of the Negev struggle to free their fleet of mud-brick ships from a UFO, while the Egyptians launch their StarCows defense. Allura, in the grips of the Manchurian Canard Personality, shops for rutabagas and kumquats. Freddy Manichean Heresy blows up a haggis and destroys a neighborhood. An evil villain steals Toronto's weather while everyone is busy watching the hockey wars.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 7 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 7 by Robert Smith Jan. 19, 2009 60004 words Read a sample
Sweet Gas and Glazed Buns find themselves trapped in Arthur's carnival, which is being transported aboard a Zeppelin to the University of Strange Thoughts. Arthur's experiments with bakes beans accidentally launch a hippo into near space. The crater it makes upon landing reveals a mysterious object.
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
Regent by Amanda Shepherd Regent by Amanda Shepherd Jan. 21, 2009 15582 words Read a sample
Tegan journeys on a search for her missing son and husband. What she encounters is beyond words. Where are all the young people and families?Why has this town the appearance of a 1960's tourist brochure and where is her son? As Tegan deicides to stay the night in Regency hotel, she finds it impossible to leave. Follow Tegan on her thrilling and suspense filled entrapment in REGENT.
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I am a Dubbo artist and writer. I am currently studying for my Bachelor of fine arts and I love to write when I have the time. My main catergories of literature are thrillers and horror.
Dads, Daughters and Motorcycles by Peter Hobday Dads, Daughters and Motorcycles by Peter Hobday Jan. 23, 2009 965 words Read a sample
An aging biker-dad is terrified to hear that his teenage daughter has started to date a boy with a motorcycle. Does he allow her to repeat his idiotic, youthful craziness or does he put his foot down to keep her in a safety cocoon?
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The author is a cantankerous old fart who detests most things including Dr. Phil, sub-woofers and shopping. He takes pleasure fom horrid public behaviour and riding powerful motorcycles in an illegal manner. It is possible that he still is a Minister of the Mother Earth Church of California if it still exists and if they got over the bounced cheque ordination fee thing. He appeared for a millisecond with his brother in Cronenberg's "The Fly" and also has broken many of the bones in his body. He was once arrested at the top of the water tower in Sioux Lookout, Ontario by an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who was afraid of heights.
Alius Dies by Emed Malpom Alius Dies by Emed Malpom Jan. 24, 2009 181 words Read a sample
This is a short poem about life in the trenches for a soldier fighting in World War One. It is inspired by the works of Siegfried Sassoon.
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Hysteria by Eva Gale Hysteria by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009 9098 words Read a sample
England, 1860, and by her mother’s orders Constance is in treatment for Hysteria. She never complains. Until a new doctor takes over and threatens the only pleasure she knows in life. 18 and over please.
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Eva Gale loves white cupcakes with bitter chocolate frosting, lots of dark roast coffee and six-foot piles of books. She would prefer them all at once, but she takes what she can get. She lives in the farmlands of NJ, with her husband and seven children whom they homeschool. They have one doofus Doberman, a Yellow Naped Amazon named Gizmo, two cats and two Blackberry Hamsters named Mac and PC but are looking to add chickens, guinea hens, bees and Lancashire Heelers to their collection. When she’s not guiding school, she’s writing, weeding the garden or doing endless loads of dishes and laundry.
101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale 101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009 5945 words Read a sample
On the hottest day of the summer Kathy Robert's airconditoner breaks at her barber shop, Great Headz, and she still has one more customer. It's hot and sticky, but he's not going anywhere. And he wants more than a trim.
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Eva Gale loves white cupcakes with bitter chocolate frosting, lots of dark roast coffee and six-foot piles of books. She would prefer them all at once, but she takes what she can get. She lives in the farmlands of NJ, with her husband and seven children whom they homeschool. They have one doofus Doberman, a Yellow Naped Amazon named Gizmo, two cats and two Blackberry Hamsters named Mac and PC but are looking to add chickens, guinea hens, bees and Lancashire Heelers to their collection. When she’s not guiding school, she’s writing, weeding the garden or doing endless loads of dishes and laundry.
Taken (An Erotic / Erotica BDSM Menage Romance) by Selena Kitt Taken (An Erotic / Erotica BDSM Menage Romance) by Selena Kitt Jan. 27, 2009 23708 words Sample 15%
Lizzy's friendship with her older boss, Sarah, turns into something deeper and much more exciting one rainy day after work, and Lizzy finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed. Lizzy may think she and Sarah are going to seduce David--but she underestimates their handsome co-worker, and David turns the tables on them both. But will he be able to tame the untameable Sarah?
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Selena Kitt is a bestselling and award-winning author of erotic fiction. She is one of the highest selling erotic writers in the business. With half a million ebooks sold in 2011 alone, she is the cream-at-the-top of erotica! Her writing embodies everything from the spicy to the scandalous, but watch out-this kitty also has sharp claws and her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths. When she’s not pawing away at her keyboard, Selena runs an innovative publishing company (www.excessica.com) and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family—a husband and four children—and her growing organic garden. She also loves bellydancing and photography. Her books EcoErotica (2009), The Real Mother Goose (2010) and Heidi and the Kaiser (2011) were all Epic Award Finalists. Her only gay male romance, Second Chance, won the Epic Award in Erotica in 2011. Her story, Connections, was one of the runners-up for the 2006 Rauxa Prize, given annually to an erotic short story of “exceptional literary quality,” out of over 1,000 nominees, where awards are judged by a select jury and all entries are read “blind” (without author’s name available.) She can be reached on her website at www.selenakitt.com
The Seduction of Gabriel Stewart by Eva Gale The Seduction of Gabriel Stewart by Eva Gale Jan. 28, 2009 8508 words Read a sample
Portia Stewart loves her husband when most couples simply tolerate eachother and she'll do anything to make her marriage intimate. A Review by Moriah Jovan- “The Seduction of Gabriel Stewart” was wonderful and part of what I want to read, as both a spiritual and sexual woman: a smooth meld of the erotic and the faithful.
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Eva Gale loves white cupcakes with bitter chocolate frosting, lots of dark roast coffee and six-foot piles of books. She would prefer them all at once, but she takes what she can get. She lives in the farmlands of NJ, with her husband and seven children whom they homeschool. They have one doofus Doberman, a Yellow Naped Amazon named Gizmo, two cats and two Blackberry Hamsters named Mac and PC but are looking to add chickens, guinea hens, bees and Lancashire Heelers to their collection. When she’s not guiding school, she’s writing, weeding the garden or doing endless loads of dishes and laundry.
A Twisted Bard's Tale (An Erotic Erotica Lesbian Short) by Selena Kitt A Twisted Bard's Tale (An Erotic Erotica Lesbian Short) by Selena Kitt Jan. 28, 2009 4029 words Read a sample
Did you ever wonder what started the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues? Check out this naughty version of Romeo and Juliet - you’ll be surprised and delighted by this twisted Bard’s tale!
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Selena Kitt is a bestselling and award-winning author of erotic fiction. She is one of the highest selling erotic writers in the business. With half a million ebooks sold in 2011 alone, she is the cream-at-the-top of erotica! Her writing embodies everything from the spicy to the scandalous, but watch out-this kitty also has sharp claws and her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths. When she’s not pawing away at her keyboard, Selena runs an innovative publishing company (www.excessica.com) and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family—a husband and four children—and her growing organic garden. She also loves bellydancing and photography. Her books EcoErotica (2009), The Real Mother Goose (2010) and Heidi and the Kaiser (2011) were all Epic Award Finalists. Her only gay male romance, Second Chance, won the Epic Award in Erotica in 2011. Her story, Connections, was one of the runners-up for the 2006 Rauxa Prize, given annually to an erotic short story of “exceptional literary quality,” out of over 1,000 nominees, where awards are judged by a select jury and all entries are read “blind” (without author’s name available.) She can be reached on her website at www.selenakitt.com
The Boy With No Nose by CJ Angelella The Boy With No Nose by CJ Angelella Jan. 29, 2009 0 words Read a sample
An ordinary woman has a baby with no nose....
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I am 12. Don't let the reviews be that harsh.
Ensemble by S. P. Elledge Ensemble by S. P. Elledge Feb. 01, 2009 68745 words Read a sample
Thirteen short stories.
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I am honored that you might be interested in my work!
Assemblage by S. P. Elledge Assemblage by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 83893 words Read a sample
Thirteen more short stories.
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I am honored that you might be interested in my work!
Semblances by S. P. Elledge Semblances by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 93187 words Read a sample
Even more short stories.
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I am honored that you might be interested in my work!
Dissemblings by S. P. Elledge Dissemblings by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 122380 words Read a sample
Still more short stories.
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I am honored that you might be interested in my work!
Awake by C.S. Vance Awake by C.S. Vance Feb. 06, 2009 2444 words Read a sample
Jack Watson has a secret that he hides even from himself.
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After the Rain by C.S. Vance After the Rain by C.S. Vance Feb. 06, 2009 2432 words Read a sample
Serial killer Martin Thanos takes one last life.
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When I Grow Up by Wren Sasaki When I Grow Up by Wren Sasaki Feb. 07, 2009 296 words Read a sample
We all experience growing pains. It can be beautiful and it can be happy, but at the same time, it's just what it is: It's change.
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I am serene. I am unclean. I am obscene - at times. I am in a dream. I am living by my own means. I am unseem...ly.
The Son of Man by CW Johnson The Son of Man by CW Johnson Feb. 08, 2009 136409 words Read a sample
Imagine they set out to clone the Son of God. Imagine they succeed...
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In the year 1997 I was a traveling musician. 1997 was the year my travels took me to an ancient town in Germany called Rothenberg… more specifically, the Cathedral of the Holy Blood Altar. It was there I witnessed with my own eyes a very interesting relic; a capsule said to contain three drops of Christ’s blood. This immediately piqued my imagination. What would happen if they actually found DNA within the capsule and cross-matched it with tissue found on the Shroud of Turin? What if it matched? This little flight of fantasy was the beginning of a journey that took me through dozens of false starts, years of writing and eventually through the never-ending editing process. The tale that emerged was as much a surprise to me as to anyone. It was very much like a story breaking free and escaping from my computer. I sincerely hope that you will find my novel entertaining and that you will continue the journey on through the next two books in the series. CW Johnson
A Heartbeat, A Death Note by Evan Skora A Heartbeat, A Death Note by Evan Skora Feb. 08, 2009 580 words Read a sample
Poems about love
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I believe humans are God's punch line
Prey for the Beast by Mavra Prey for the Beast by Mavra Feb. 09, 2009 2754 words Read a sample
Short horror fiction revolving around a werewolf who's evening hunt though the woods for "safe" prey goes oddly awry.
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Sam Rusoe by CJ Angelella Sam Rusoe by CJ Angelella Feb. 09, 2009 9 words Read a sample
A boy with plant cells
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I am 12. Don't let the reviews be that harsh.
Surviving the Fog by Stan Morris Surviving the Fog by Stan Morris Feb. 14, 2009 110624 words Read a sample
Have you ever been to camp? What would you do if the adults left “for a few hours” and they had not returned a week later? What if your parents never showed up to take you home? What would you do if you realized that the area below was surrounded by a mysterious brown fog that was dangerous? How would you survive the winter? What would you eat? Warning-sexual situations, cursing, violence
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Retired, former computer tech, married, two grown children, now a grower of coffee, veggies, plumeria and other trees, and an incredible amount of weeds. But mostly I read.
Timeless Encounter by Adelle Laudan Timeless Encounter by Adelle Laudan Feb. 15, 2009 6330 words Read a sample
Lisa finds herself alone after her husband rides off into the sunset on his Harley and her only son is married with a child. She is determined to never let another man in her life, that is, until her new neighbor moves in across the road. An series of incidents lands him on her couch. Will he change her mind about men? Or will she keep her distance because he is so much younger than her?
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Adelle Laudan lives with her family in Southern Ontario. There are three things in life she is most passionate about; Family, Writing and Motorcycles. She's known to write with emotion that sometimes surprises even her. Her characters are as real as the situations life puts them in. It is Adelle's belief, if she can evoke any feelings from her readers, whether it be through laughter or tears, she's accomplished what she set out to do. Join Adelle on the many twists and turns her stories will take you. Be sure to fasten your seatbelt, it’s going to be a ride she hopes you’ll not soon forget!
Ambition, part one by NFH Walker Ambition, part one by NFH Walker Feb. 16, 2009 16475 words Read a sample
Imagine a world where you are young, hot, hip – and published. Picture a long, hot summer in West London, literary prize shortlists, an alcoholic French agent you keep bumping into at random parties, priapic friends and vapid ex-girlfriends. Consider a life in which even the sight of your own reflection fills you with anxiety and where mirrors give you fear.
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Since graduating from St. Andrews University six years ago I have kept myself busy working as in a major London advertising agency. To give a brief flavour of my life, to date I have lived overseas in Shanghai, China, as an English Teacher, in New Jersey, USA as a Golf Caddie, and spend my early years in Muscat, Oman, where my father worked in the Oil Business when I was young.
THE BLACK WAR by Anthony Youssef THE BLACK WAR by Anthony Youssef Feb. 17, 2009 611 words Read a sample
TI, JAX, AND MARK FIGHT FOR THEIR NEW PLANET WHICH THEY CALL HOME.
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Ambition, part two by NFH Walker Ambition, part two by NFH Walker Feb. 18, 2009 13313 words Read a sample
Imagine a world where you are young, hot, hip – and published. Picture a long, hot summer in West London, literary prize shortlists, an alcoholic French agent you keep bumping into at random parties, priapic friends and vapid ex-girlfriends. Consider a life in which even the sight of your own reflection fills you with anxiety and where mirrors give you fear.
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Since graduating from St. Andrews University six years ago I have kept myself busy working as in a major London advertising agency. To give a brief flavour of my life, to date I have lived overseas in Shanghai, China, as an English Teacher, in New Jersey, USA as a Golf Caddie, and spend my early years in Muscat, Oman, where my father worked in the Oil Business when I was young.
Playground by Mavra Playground by Mavra Feb. 18, 2009 1661 words Read a sample
This is a disturbing story told from a child's viewpoint. It has been called "Chilling", "Devastating", "Fantastic and Brave".
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