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A Darker Shade of Grey by SueEllen Holmes A Darker Shade of Grey by SueEllen Holmes Dec. 15, 2011 15980 words Read a sample
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The author is a neuroscientist with a specialisation in learning and memory. As an educational consultant, she has extensive connections to her favourite market: young adult. She lives ninety kilometres south of Sydney, Australia, with her husband, three teens and assorted pets.
A Date in Winter by T J Price A Date in Winter by T J Price Aug. 30, 2011 1217 words Read a sample
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Born in 1887. Horse orthodonist and connoisseur of Vimto. Favourite seduction method is to sing a lullaby rendition of "Knees Up Mother Brown" accompanied by trombone and therimn. Handy with a Bowie Knife but happier with a blueberry blancmange. Voted for Electrolux in the 1932 Presidential Election. Most favoured herb: Parsley. Turned down a proposal of polygamy from the Van DeGroote sisters. Represented in all court cases by Harbottle, Kinch and Rumsfeld. Took up the pen while convalescing from a volcanic erruption. Under the keen, silver-blue gaze of the full moon is liable to turn into a chrysanthenmum. Author of "Bathtime with a Shoggoth" MindMyBunion! Press (1959) "To Jupiter and Back on a Dandelion" CrabApple Press (1962) "Insuffrina Tuttiyana -- The Tonsured Temptress" Harvard University Press (1963) "The Sugar-Coated Phalanx -- a Survey of Lily-Livered Armies Throughout History" Deep Fried Angel Publications (1974) "The Old Cloud -- A Study of Fog in Bloxwich, UK" Harvard University Press (1977) "Germolene -- The Smell and Texture of Social Failure" Yale University Press (1991) "Implementing Unix on the Goblin Teasmade" Babarni Computer Books (1992) "How to Boil an Egg in Your Dishwasher and Other Copper-Bottomed Recession-Proof Cooking Tips" Faber & Faber (2008). Up and coming for 2013, "Candy from Saturn"
A Date to Die For by Kathryn Long A Date to Die For by Kathryn Long Aug. 09, 2011 12070 words Read a sample
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Kathryn Long is a native Ohioan, born and raised in Barberton, the "Magic City". She is the youngest of five children, although the closest sibling in age is a brother sixteen years her senior. Being raised like an only child, Kathryn found reading and writing as favorable forms of entertainment. In high school as a member of the Writers' Club, she continued to nurture her writing talent. After high school Kathryn attended and graduated from the University of Akron with a BA degree in French. Before marriage and children the author managed a Waldenbooks store and continue writing short stories and song lyrics as a hobby. In 1987 she returned to school for a Bachelor's in Education. She has been an employee of the Green Local School system since 1990 and currently teaches SLD students at the high school. Writing took a more serious turn a few years ago as Kathryn completed her first novel-length work and discovered that mystery was her nitch. Early on, determined to improve her craft, she developed a habit of spending most of her free time in the summer and on weekends during the school year, writing story after story. Mystery merged with the color of Native American culture to create Oklahoma's Gold and A Pleasant View. Venturing into cozy mysteries and romantic suspense writing, Kathryn has created three novels with the cozy, Whips, Cuffs, and Little Brown Boxes; a romantic suspense, A Deadly Deed Grows; and the recently completed, Dying to Dream, another romantic suspense. Kathryn has also written short stories, two of which are published in The Piker Press: "A Good Man" and "Betrayal in a Letter". She also has ventured into the young adult genre, writing the modern-day fairytale, Cinderella Geek, under the pen name, K. Sean Jennkrist. Keeping connected is an important element of writing. Staying in tune with what goes on in the writing world and being visible are reasons why Kathryn is a member of Sisters in Crime and maintains a blogsite - Writers & Teachers as well as a facebook page.
A Date With Tara by Shane Adams A Date With Tara by Shane Adams Aug. 29, 2011 4473 words Read a sample
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A DAY by Chem Swift A DAY by Chem Swift Feb. 27, 2011 1404 words Read a sample
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What can I say? What do you want to know? Read these pages and you feel my flow. I keep it real, I keep it quick. If you can't tell my last name is Swift. I'm full of energy and full of pride. Read my work and be taken for a ride. Yes I'm confident, you may call it cocky. Don't you worry, I don't want your shorty. She may want me, but don't blame her you see. Dreams without actions are fantasies.
A Day At The Fair by Neal Barrett A Day At The Fair by Neal Barrett Nov. 20, 2011 6278 words Sample 20%
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NEAL BARRETT, JR'S over fifty novels and numerous short stories span the field from mystery/suspense, fantasy, science fiction and historical novels, to "off-the-wall" mainstream fiction. Reviewers have defined his work as "stories that defy any category or convention..." His “author’s best” collection, “Perpetuity Blues,” was a finalist for the 2001 World Fantasy Award. His two fantasy novels featuring “Finn, the Lizard Master” have been published by Bantam---“The Prophecy Machine,” in 2000, and “The Treachery of Kings” in 2001. These novels were based on “The Lizard Shoppe,” which appeared in Dragon Magazine, and won the “best fiction of the year” award from The West Coast Publishers. In addition to his appearance in numerous magazines, his work may be seen in collections such as The Best From Fantasy & Science Fiction, Nebula Awards, OMNI: Best Science Fiction, Asimov's Robots, Dark at Heart, The Year's Best Science Fiction (Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Tenth and Eleventh Annual Collections), etc. His novelette, "Ginny Sweethips' Flying Circus" was a finalist for both the SFWA NEBULA Award, and the Hugo Award, for best novelette of the year, and his story “Cush” was a Hugo nominee. His short story, "Stairs," received a Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award. Barrett has a habit of crossing genre lines with his fiction. "Sallie C.," from The Best of the West, and "Winter on the Belle Fourche," from The New Frontier, were both chosen for Gardner Dozois' Year's Best Science Fiction. His novel, "Through Darkest America," received acclaim from readers and critics alike. Reviewer Edward Bryant called it "A book of astonishing power...simply one of the best..."
A Day of an Eternal Soul by Steven Wilkerson A Day of an Eternal Soul by Steven Wilkerson March 25, 2012 14094 words Read a sample
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A Delicate Game by Sasha L. Miller A Delicate Game by Sasha L. Miller Sep. 06, 2011 7181 words Read a sample
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Sasha has been writing slash ever since she began writing awful fanfiction in her freshman year of college. She grew up in the boonies of Northern New York (nowhere near NYC) and then branched out for college in a different part of the boonies of NNY. She then spent a few years in Vermont before finally landing in Cincinnati, where she shares a house crazy roommates and crazier cats.
A Desperate Act by G.P. Burdon A Desperate Act by G.P. Burdon Feb. 11, 2012 3080 words Read a sample
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I was born and raised in the island state of Tasmania in Australia. I spent the majority of my life in a small town where there are more cows than people, so naturally there was not much to do. I now live in the thriving metropolis of Melbourne with my wife and have set my sights on becoming an established and successful author. I love writing and I hope you love reading my stories.
A Devil's Tale: Damien story by Steven Wilkerson A Devil's Tale: Damien story by Steven Wilkerson Dec. 28, 2011 18523 words Read a sample
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A Diamond in Afghanistan by Sean McCartney A Diamond in Afghanistan by Sean McCartney Sep. 23, 2010 3565 words Read a sample
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Sean Paul McCartney (He’s not related to the Beatle) was born in 1971. He graduated from Alfred University in upstate New York with a Bachelor’s in Communications in 1993. From there he played two exciting season traveling around the world with the Washington Generals playing against the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. In 1996 Sean earned his Masters in Education and embarked on a career as a teacher. He is employed by Plain Local Schools in Canton, OH. The first book in the series The Treasure Hunters Club: Secrets of the Magical Medallions introduces the four teens Tommy Reed, Jackson Miller, Shannon McDougal and Chris Henderson. The series is a cross between The Hardy Boys and Indiana Jones with a touch of National Treasure.
A Diamond in my Pocket by Lorena Angell A Diamond in my Pocket by Lorena Angell May 27, 2011 58625 words Read a sample
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Lorena Angell lives in Southeast Idaho with her three children and supportive husband. She writes YA fantasy and YA suspense with a hint of romance. Besides writing and reading, she enjoys cooking new recipes, expanding her artistic side, and enjoying the outdoors with her family. In Aug. 2011, A Diamond In My Pocket became a bestseller on amazon.com and was listed on the Movers & Shakers because of its rapid climb to the top 100 list. Lorena is currently a Featured Author on http://writeandshare.co.uk/ a website designed to help aspiring authors and poets with their works.
A Diary of Plants by Greg Ellis A Diary of Plants by Greg Ellis July 10, 2010 9130 words Read a sample
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I'm a Geek who dreams of one day being a successful Science Fiction Writer. My influences include Isaac Asimov, Stargate, Star Trek, Farscape, and many other sources. I've always loved Scifi for it's ability to transport you to another realm. For an hour or two you can escape from the troubles of life and be transported to the realm of imagination. Whether that is to the distant future or past Science Fiction always has the ability to amaze. My favorite drink is Inca Kola! Props to you if you even have the slightest idea what that is! :)
A Different Sort of Life by Finnian Valko A Different Sort of Life by Finnian Valko Sep. 21, 2011 9187 words Read a sample
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I suppose I'll be honest and say I don't like to talk about myself a whole lot. That's probably because I almost never know exactly what to say. But because I know you've taken the time to come to my page and potentially bought a book of mine, I'll give it a shot just for you. For starters I think I can honestly say I'm pretty young for being an author. Writing is kind of an outlet for me. It lets me express myself and my views on things indirectly. Perhaps that is why I enjoy it so much. I can actually give out my opinions while entertaining the reader. Actually I think I'm even better at getting my point across when I'm writing a story than when I'm discussing it directly. I hope if you've read my work that you've enjoyed it, and if you haven't then please feel free to check it out. If you'd like to learn more about me, feel free to check out my blog or Twitter feed. If you're feeling daring you can even friend me on Facebook! Thanks again!
A Distortion of the Dead by Jon Olson A Distortion of the Dead by Jon Olson April 27, 2012 5051 words Read a sample
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Jon works as a Screening Checkpoint Coordinator at the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport and is a regular contributor to ViSTAS: STAS Canada Employee Newsletter. He lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada with his fiance and four cats.
A Dom's Gift by Evangeline Love A Dom's Gift by Evangeline Love May 11, 2011 1847 words Read a sample
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After attempting but failing miserably at college and snoozing through her ten hour work days Eve knew she needed to do something more exciting with her life. What started out as a hobby, quickly turned into several stories, some short, some long, some dead ends and some just no good at all. Evangeline is a sucker for a happy ending, a chocoholic and the rare person who loathes coffee. She loves being able to create worlds in which your everyday person can find true love and happiness... And maybe a little something to singe the sheets.
A Door is Opened by Chris Snow A Door is Opened by Chris Snow Jan. 04, 2011 9473 words Read a sample
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A Dragonman's Wonderland by Nipaporn Baldwin A Dragonman's Wonderland by Nipaporn Baldwin Jan. 27, 2012 1905 words Read a sample
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I am a teenage African American poetess trying to open up a new avenue in the world of Dragons: Space Dragons!! And I WILL make it "work." My stories are mostly flash fiction, short stories and (best of all) poetry. About The Society On Da Run series: Earth has seen many visitors, from space dragons colonizing the planet in Pre Cambrian times to intelligent insectoids and benevolent owl gods. Follow the adventures of a wide cast of characters as they encounter the dragons of the Draconizica empire, and Ashuton Karrucci, the god of dragons going about his daily life in Italy. From a story about a small town ravaged by an airborn dragon virus, to a story about a cruel dragon king on a terraformed Mars, to the story of a girl pregnant with a Dragon god, these stories are not bound by the norms of the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres. Also includes stories unrelated to the dragons. _______________________________________________ As of March 2012, all issues in the TSODR have been (or are being) updated with new covers and additional content. Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4809527.Nipaporn_Baldwin _______________________________________________ CURRENT WORKS SO FAR: Issues #1-50: Lyarknar Saga Epoch Issues #51-60: Starsplitter Issues #61-80: Citybane FA>KED THORN spin-off series Ascendant Likelihood mini-series FA>KED spin-off series (Ascendant Likelihood spin-off) Black Dragon (yaoi series)
A Dream Inside A Dream of A Dreamers Dream by Jesse & Ladeshia Parker A Dream Inside A Dream of A Dreamers Dream by Jesse & Ladeshia Parker March 23, 2010 355 words Read a sample
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A Dream! by Teymur Roshdi A Dream! by Teymur Roshdi May 08, 2011 547 words Sample 20%
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I can be whoever and whatever, living here or there,it doesn't change anything; I'm not an exception either and I observe and think about things like all the other people do, each one through their own way. Maybe my independence and freedom in considering things might be noticeable and this is my way.
A Dreaming Myth Vol 3: Infinite Discoveries by Brandon Benevides A Dreaming Myth Vol 3: Infinite Discoveries by Brandon Benevides April 16, 2012 79044 words Read a sample
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my fantasy epic, A Dreaming Myth, is my most favourite piece of work i have ever done, and it is because i use a fictional mindset to bend the world I know to how i want it, and shape it to this fantasy. creating a new universe may not be as hard as i thought, but trying to expand it is what's hard.
A Dreaming Myth Vol. 1: The New World by Brandon Benevides A Dreaming Myth Vol. 1: The New World by Brandon Benevides Nov. 28, 2011 100886 words Read a sample
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my fantasy epic, A Dreaming Myth, is my most favourite piece of work i have ever done, and it is because i use a fictional mindset to bend the world I know to how i want it, and shape it to this fantasy. creating a new universe may not be as hard as i thought, but trying to expand it is what's hard.
A Dreaming Myth Vol. 2: Cascading From Beyond The Border by Brandon Benevides A Dreaming Myth Vol. 2: Cascading From Beyond The Border by Brandon Benevides Feb. 09, 2012 75979 words Read a sample
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my fantasy epic, A Dreaming Myth, is my most favourite piece of work i have ever done, and it is because i use a fictional mindset to bend the world I know to how i want it, and shape it to this fantasy. creating a new universe may not be as hard as i thought, but trying to expand it is what's hard.
A Drink Of Water: A Short Story by C. S. Dorsey A Drink Of Water: A Short Story by C. S. Dorsey Sep. 03, 2011 1048 words Read a sample
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C. S. Dorsey currently lives in Northern California. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with an Associate’s Degree in Financial Services, and is currently working for a financial institution. She never thought about writing until one day this girl started talking to her in her head and never stop.
A Faded Life by Renee Pippens A Faded Life by Renee Pippens Jan. 18, 2012 1932 words Sample 20%
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I have several book titles to offer and, like every other author, I wish to sell my books, but I don’t expect anyone to buy a pig in a poke. In other words, who should I expect to be willing to take a chance on whether or not my writing style is any good without the advantage of sampling its flavor? How many times have you gone into a grocery store and noticed a new product and said to yourself, “Hmm, that sure looks yummy. Perhaps I should give it a try.” But then you recall what happened the last time you purchased a particular food just because the picture on the box looked appealing. -You ended up with a bulk-load of crap that made even the dog wish for a second night of Ramen Noodles. There were also times when you went into a grocery store and noticed a product, along with a friendly person sitting in front a platter full of freshly sautéed bite sized morsels. All it took was one taste to make you want to gobble-up the entire platter – toothpick and all. The same goes for books because so many times readers are lured in by an attractive front cover and sometimes even an exciting back cover summary, but after you’ve purchased the book, or wasted your time lugging it home from the library, you discover that it is not what you expected. Wouldn’t it be grand if, before purchasing a book, you could read a few short stories by the author just to get a feel of his writing style? Yes it would, and that is why I thank Heaven for a smashwords opportunity. Enjoy – toothpick and all. I am operating without an agent, and I have sole and exclusive rights to every one of my stories posted. All of my material has been copyrighted. I will be posting a new story each Monday, on or around twelve-noon eastern time. The length of each story will be at least 17,000 words, and a summary will be posted along with it. I would never post 'a portion of a story' without making it known to the reader ahead of time, and all of my Monday posts will be FREE full length stories. UPDATE... POSTED MONDAY MARCH 19TH: My Little Puppets POSTED MONDAY MARCH 26TH: When the Piper Comes POSTED MONDAY APRIL 2ND: Mister Desirable COMING SOON: My Little Puppets (part 2) Release Date MONDAY APRIL 9th. ...Look for my 'simple outline-artwork' covers.
A Faerie Fated Forever by Mary Anne Graham A Faerie Fated Forever by Mary Anne Graham March 29, 2009 103326 words Read a sample
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Mary Anne Graham practices law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she lives with her husband, her youngest son and her eldest, when he's home from UCF - the University of Central Florida. She writes romance novels from a unique, "over the top" point of view. Her stories feature heroes who fall so much in love that they go a little batty, acting the way women often wish their lovers would behave. She adores writing historicals, but some of her latest books are contemporaries that focus on what happens when love and the law intersect. She believes in second chances and happy endings. You can reach Mary Anne through the link on her blog - "Quacking Alone." She loves to hear from readers.
A Fair of the Heart, Welcome To Redemption, Book1 by Donna Marie Rogers A Fair of the Heart, Welcome To Redemption, Book1 by Donna Marie Rogers June 30, 2011 31526 words Read a sample
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Donna Marie Rogers inherited her love of romance from her mother. Romance novels, soap operas, Little House On the Prairie--her mother loved them all. And though it wasn't until years later Donna would come to understand her mother's fascination with Charles Ingalls, Donna's love of the romance genre is every bit as all-consuming. A member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA), she's served on the board for years and has been blessed to make many wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. Donna's books have received rave reviews and finaled in numerous contests, including the Aspen Gold, EPIC Awards, and her chapter's own Write Touch Readers Award. A Chicago native, Donna now lives in beautiful Northeast Wisconsin with her husband and children. She's an avid gardener and home-canner, as well as an admitted reality TV junkie. Her passion to read is only exceeded by her passion to write, so when she's not doing the wife and mother thing, you can usually find her sitting at the computer, creating exciting, memorable characters, fresh new worlds, and always happily-ever-afters.
A Fair to Remember, Welcome To Redemption, Book 2 by Stacey Joy Netzel A Fair to Remember, Welcome To Redemption, Book 2 by Stacey Joy Netzel June 30, 2011 28861 words Read a sample
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I fell in love with books at a young age, so for me it seemed only natural to graduate to writing them...when I'm not chained to my desk at the day job as a corporate travel agent. I credit my parents for encouraging my dreams of becoming a published author, as well as the very talented friends I've made in Romance Writers of America and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA) since joining in 2004. An avid reader and lover of movies with happy endings, I still live in Wisconsin with my husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. In my limited free time I enjoy gardening and canning, and visiting my parents up north at the cabin on the lake with the whole family.
A Fairy Tale by Claire Collins A Fairy Tale by Claire Collins April 19, 2011 6976 words Read a sample
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Claire Collins began telling stories as soon as she learned to talk, and she hasn't stopped telling stories-- or talking--since. After decades of writing in the closet, Claire became one of the very first authors published by Second Wind after she was a semi-finalist in a Romance Writing contest. That little stroke to her ego was enough to make Claire stretch out and seek publication in earnest. Luckily for us, Second Wind grabbed her before another publisher discovered her talent.
A Fairy Tale Contract by TJ Seitz A Fairy Tale Contract by TJ Seitz Oct. 14, 2011 6150 words Read a sample
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Another Fantasy Bio: TJ Seitz is a 36 year old high school graduate who lives in the basement of his parent’s house. He’s never worked a job or gone out on a date. He does not own a cell phone or Ipod. He spends his days sleeping in and stays up all night playing video games, surfing the internet and watching videos. Sometimes he reads books on Buddhism and writes essays. He has no ambitions or goals beyond living one day at a time and feels there’s no driving need to leave his home or change his behaviors. He is content with his current life. In jest, at his High School graduation party, TJ’s parents bought him a single lottery ticket for a jackpot worth several million dollars. The voucher was supposed to be a novelty gift. They assumed that TJ had a ghost’s chance in Hell of actually winning and thought that the loss would lead to the age old conversation about whether TJ wanted to attend college or start a career. Instead it turned out to be a single winning ticket for the entire prize. TJ immediately hired a financial adviser, attorney and accountant then invested his winnings. He was set for life and his parents felt humbled. Fantasy Bio: The day TJ Seitz turned 43 he bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle and laptop computer. The next day he woke up, got his kids on the school bus, kissed his wife good-bye, went to work and quit his job. By 9AM he was on his way to Burlington Vermont where he met up with the 18 year old daughter of a woman he dated in college and headed for the Florida Keys. Today TJ Seitz lives on the Caribbean Island of Martinique with his young lover where he runs a small computer repair shop that caters to tourists and locals. After hours and weekends TJ can be found patronizing local cafes with his laptop or debating island politics over a bottle of cheap rum. Reality Bio: On the surface TJ Seitz appears to be a quintessential middle aged male. He’s married to his HS sweetheart and lives with his family (3 kids, a dog, 5 cats, 4 guinea pigs, a rabbit and a leopard gecko) in a suburban split level ranch located on the outskirts of Rochester, NY. TJ spent 20 years in the field of government IT before shifting his career path towards procurement. Learning why/how things work, “pushing buttons” and “stirring the pot” (instigating) have always been inherent weaknesses for Mr. Seitz so administrating computers and contracts within large bureaucracies comes natural for him. While working full time, TJ also attended college part time (and sometimes full time). To keep himself (relatively speaking) sane he majored and minored in non-technology subjects, earning a BA in English with a writing concentration from Saint John Fisher College and a MA in Social Policy Empire State College. He studied with George Saunders and Judith Kitchen (though neither teacher would probably remember him). Distractions like kicking virtual wasp’s nests on BITNET Listservs (predecessors to social networking sites like Facebook), soliciting donations for a Panty Alter fund and hanging out with a heavily medicated professional drummer named Dirtbag interfered with TJ’s ability to write anything particularly noteworthy for either class. He also attended a workshop at the Omega Institute mentored by Marge Piercy and Ira Wood. In reality the stable full time jobs have been serving as functional fronts for TJ’s secret life as a writer. They provided him with money to pay his bills and experiential material to write about. The down side of working in IT and going to college was that he did not have a lot of time to devote to writing and publishing. Adding a problematic first marriage, babies and divorce to the mix did not help much either. TJ’s essays and letters have been printed in both local and national publications. His poetry has been published both United States and England.
A Fairy Tale Murder by Dulcinea Norton-Smith A Fairy Tale Murder by Dulcinea Norton-Smith May 11, 2011 4078 words Read a sample
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A Familiar Fire by M.K. Christiansen A Familiar Fire by M.K. Christiansen Feb. 22, 2012 2032 words Read a sample
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M.K. Christiansen is a newly published writer, but has been creating short stories and poetry for most of her life. She lives with her husband and children in the mountains of North Carolina. In addition to writing, she enjoys singing, playing piano, knitting, visiting junk stores and leisurely walks with her dog, Sandy.
A Family Affair by Karen Chance A Family Affair by Karen Chance Aug. 07, 2011 24799 words Read a sample
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A Family Affair by Marilyn McPherson A Family Affair by Marilyn McPherson July 28, 2011 45933 words Read a sample
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I live in Melbourne Australia and enjoy writing on the train to work every day. My email address is MarilynGMcPherson@gmail.com if you want to email me about my first book 'The Faithful Watcher' or my second book 'A Family Affair'
A Family Affair by Suprina Frazier A Family Affair by Suprina Frazier March 14, 2009 2277 words Read a sample
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If you're looking for books that will entertain, inspire, enlighten, and even encourage you, Suprina Frazier has just what you seek. Though she writes mostly Edgy Inspirational novels, she also offers a growing Secular selection, and a Buxom Beauties line - which features plus-sized heroines and heroes. In short, there's something for everyone. No one walks away from Suprina Frazier's books the same as they were before...and that's a good thing.
A Family At Last by Connie Chastain A Family At Last by Connie Chastain May 06, 2011 1970 words Read a sample
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I'm a former staff writer for The Florida Sun, (now the Pensacola Independent News), which was published, starting in 1999, in Pensacola, Florida by former Congressman Joe Scarborough (now the star of "Morning Joe" on MS- NBC). My articles were all nonfiction and ran the gamut from travel to current events and chemtrails to Bigfoot in Dixie. I'm a ninth-generation Southerner. Born in Georgia, I grew up a preacher's kid in Alabama, attended Alabama Christian College (now Faulkner University) and married a Louisiana boy. I currently reside with my husband of 30+ years in L.A. (Lower Alabama -- aka, the Florida panhandle). Follow the links below for more on Southern Man: Publisher Website http://www.brasstownbooks.com Southern Man Trailers http://www.vimeo.com/6886887 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWyQjZHWtPI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTHqyBKFWU
A Family Legacy: The Watson Works by Wilson James A Family Legacy: The Watson Works by Wilson James Dec. 31, 2009 52847 words Read a sample
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Wilson James was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and currently lives on the coast in northern California. He has worked in, on, and around the water, and loves to travel. He claims to be a sailor in addition to identifying himself as an author of adult and young adult fiction. The stories of Wilson James mostly target Young Adults, and describe adventures about family, loyalty, honor, tenacity and courage with various backdrops including sailing, aquatics, downhill skiing, international competition, and success at young ages, set in Europe and North America. As Wilson says, his books are about empowering youth. “If my stories help young people, by giving examples of kids persevering in difficult situations, then I will be very satisfied. If my stories help young people overcome their own challenges, and perhaps find some inspiration, then I will be happy. If my stories help young people find the tenacity and courage to succeed in their own lives, then I will be very pleased. If my stories help achieve some better understanding among friends and families, then I will consider myself fulfilled.” Wilson describes the ultimate reward for writing. “If even one young person finds some example in one of my books that he or she can use in their own life, then I will consider that every moment I spent writing those books was the best possible way to spend that time.” His YA fiction book A FAMILY LEGACY: THE WATSON WORKS made it into the second round of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Another of his titles, PLAYING THE BASEBALL CARD, was reviewed as a "Great Book" and "Very Inspiring" and for more than a year has maintained a sales rank well into the top 1% at Barnes and Noble. He has a number of titles available in print and as multi-format eBooks at Smashwords and other major eBook retailers. One of his books, SONS and BROTHERS in SEATTLE, made it to the top of the Best Sellers list for Adult Drama fiction. He is also proud to say that two of his titles have made it to the top of the YA Best Seller lists at Smashwords. One of those titles, ROBERT's RIDE, made it to #1 only 6 weeks after being published. The other top title, SONS and BROTHERS in SEATTLE, sat in the #1 spot for two weeks before being pushed back into the number two spot by ROBERT’S RIDE. To contact Wilson directly, email wil.james (at) live.com For details of all his titles, including where to find his books, and occasional promotional e-coupons for his eBooks, and information on works in progress, visit his blog, at http://wilsonjamesauthor.blogspot.com/
A fantastic story of Iianng Williot senior by Giovanni Maria Plasmati A fantastic story of Iianng Williot senior by Giovanni Maria Plasmati May 04, 2011 10606 words Read a sample
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E-MAIL: giovanniplasmati@alice.it ITALIAN Giovanni Maria Plasmati è stato sempre un grande appassionato di racconti fantastici. Già da primi anni di scuola scriveva sulle piccole agende, regalategli dai genitori, avventure fantastiche ambientate su lontani e misteriosi pianeti. La sua estrema riservatezza, tuttavia, lo portava a tenere ben nascosta la sua passione. Quest'ultima trovò sfogo quando, durante il periodo delle scuole medie, egli scrisse il suo primo tema di italiano. Il professore, per valutare I suoi nuovi alunni, aveva deciso assegnr come classe la scrittura di un tema a trama libera ma con il vincolo che protagonisti dello stesso fossero i compagni di classe. A corrrezioni effettuate, il professore fu meravigliato della fantasia dell'Autore che decise di leggere a tutti gli alunni il suo tema. Esso narrava di un’avventura attraverso un’altra dimesione in cui il capitano della spedizione, impegnato nel salvataggio di una bella principessa e della sua damigella, era proprio lo stesso Professore. La passione per serie televisive, documentari e film fantastici era ben evidente in Giovanni, sin dai primi anni di scuola, quando a dieci anni appena comprò dalla libreria sotto casa un libro sull’astronomia. Nonostante l’incomprensibilità del testo Giovanni amava guardare figure e leggerne il breve comment. Tra i suoi libri preferiti resta il bellissimo libro del “Piccolo Principe” che molto ha influenzato l’Autore, così come I racconti di Franz Kafca. Gli studi giuridici, poi, assorbirono gran parte del tempo e la scritturazione di racconti fantastici fu accantonata. Tuttavia, ciò non bastò per non far riemergere la segreta passione. Dopo la laurea e tra un concorso e l’altro, infatti, Giovanni iniziò a scrivere in gran segreto la trama di una serie di racconti fantastici, aventi come protagonist Iianng (acronimo di Gianni) ed altri due libri che, seppur autonomi dai primi, narrano brevi e simpatiche storie dal significato recondito e hanno come protagonista il padre di Iianng Williot. ENGLISH Giovanni Maria plasma was always a big fan of short stories and fantastic adventures. Already by the early years of elementary school writing on small notebooks, given him parents, fairy tales and leads through mysterious planets. Its extreme restraint, however, led him to keep well hidden his passion. The passion was revealed when, during the high school, John found himself writing his first issue of Italian. The Italian teacher to assess his new pupil, decided to write a story with the only constraint that free protagonists were of the same classmates. A corrections carried out, the professor was amazed at the imagination of John, who decided to read to all pupils, its theme, which tells of an adventure through another dimension in which the captain of the expedition, engaged in the rescue of a beautiful princess and of her maid, it was the same professor. The passion for television series, documentaries and movies fantastic was evident in John, from the earliest years of school, when a decade under house just bought a book from the library about astronomy. Despite the incomprehensibility of the text figures John loved to watch and read the short comment. Among his favorite books is the wonderful book "Little Prince" that has much influenced the author, as well as the stories of Franz Kafca. Legal studies, then, absorbed much of the time and writing fairy tales was shelved. However, this was not enough to not to bring out the secret passion. After graduation and a competition between the other, in fact, John began to write in secret, the plot of a series of fantastic tales, which have as their protagonist Iianng (short for John) and two other books which, though independent from the first, tell stories with hidden meanings, carriyng as its protagonist's father Iianng.
A Farmer's Goodbye by Ron D. Smith A Farmer's Goodbye by Ron D. Smith Oct. 05, 2011 2003 words Read a sample
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A former journalist, Ron Smith is a published writer of fiction and non-fiction. The Savior of Turk is his first full-length novel. He grew up in smalltown Missouri, and he now lives in Louisville with his wife and two daughters.
A Fatidic Eve (Chronicles of a Disaster) by Raul Garcia Lamoutte A Fatidic Eve (Chronicles of a Disaster) by Raul Garcia Lamoutte Feb. 16, 2010 29724 words Read a sample
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Raúl E. García Lamoutte, born in Cayey Puerto Rico on January 15, 1945. Mother was an English teacher and his father an entrepreneur. They moved to the southern city of Ponce at his age of 4. Private and public schools were his education and finished University in December 1969 after a Sabbatical of 2 years. Started writing in Spanish and English for pleasure in the year 2000, mostly Sci-Fi. His works have been revised by Diego De La Texera; famed screenplay writer, director and producer; and some have been online published in www.yoescribo.com and in www.casaeolo.com in Spanish also. Venus Gardens, 739 Acuario San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926-4901 garcialamoutte@gmail.com
A Favor by Paul Daak A Favor by Paul Daak July 06, 2011 1182 words Read a sample
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A Feast of Flesh: Tales of Zombies, Monsters, and Demons by Aaron Polson A Feast of Flesh: Tales of Zombies, Monsters, and Demons by Aaron Polson Aug. 19, 2011 24352 words Read a sample
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Aaron Polson currently lives in Lawrence, Kansas with his wife, two sons, and a tattooed rabbit. During the day, Aaron works as a mild-mannered high school English teacher. His stories have been reprinted in The Best of Every Day Fiction 2009 and 2010, listed as a recommended read by Tangent Online, received honorable mention in the storySouth Million Writers Award and Ellen Datlow’s Best Horror of the Year. Aaron prefers ketchup with his beans.
A Few Follies by April Follies A Few Follies by April Follies Dec. 10, 2009 4214 words Read a sample
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April Follies is, naturally enough, a pen name and Internet identity. The fool in question behind the name has a background in science, a weird sense of humor, and occasional pretensions to poetry. I'm fond of science-fiction, fantasy, the occasional mystery, many of the "classics", and antique poetry. Actually, to be frank, I'm fond of reading just about anything I can get my hands on, in a pinch.
A Few Short Stories and Godless Canticles by Carlo Gandulfo A Few Short Stories and Godless Canticles by Carlo Gandulfo Nov. 15, 2011 2144 words Read a sample
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A FILOSOFIA DO DIABO by Roberto Axe A FILOSOFIA DO DIABO by Roberto Axe Jan. 05, 2011 51349 words Read a sample
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Profissional da área de marketing e escritor.
A final debt to the cruel world by leuvan lyra A final debt to the cruel world by leuvan lyra March 03, 2012 8141 words Read a sample
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I am a poetry person by heart, all 110% of me. I love to write and draw. Those are the things that keep me in school. I love to read other people writing but also give honest criticism.
A Fine Woman by David George Richards A Fine Woman by David George Richards Dec. 11, 2011 34258 words Read a sample
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I was born in Manchester in the North West of England in 1957. Although I have moved around a bit, Manchester is still both my physical and spiritual home. I am a Northerner. I am also married to Rosanna, and have been now for over twenty years. I have an imagination that began when I was very young and never waned. I also like reading and so it was no surprise I suppose when I started writing. Because I am an unknown who has never been picked up by either an Agent or mainstream Publisher, I am a bit of a one man band. I even do my own covers and have become a bit of a digital artist as a result. I started writing when I was young and very bad. Now I am older and a lot better. My writing has improved too. I write science fiction, fantasy and romance stories. I also like to mix and match with romance in science fiction and so on. Female characters feature very prominently in my stories, many of them in strong and attractive leading roles. The reason for this is that I like women, a lot. In fact I adore everything about them, so it is no surprise that I enjoy reading stories where women feature prominently and that I should also enjoy writing stories where women feature prominently. It gives my stories a female bias, but I think they are better for it. I also like every character, even the monsters and villains, to have a realistic reason for being and doing what they do. Like reality, everything blurs. There is no right or wrong, just different viewpoints that lead to conflict. But I also like my out and out villains to be really bad. If you like science fiction, thrillers and romance stories with particular emphasis on leading female characters that are exciting and adventurous, look no further. You can also visit my website at www.booksandstories.com.
A First Class Odyssey by Mary Keenan A First Class Odyssey by Mary Keenan Nov. 05, 2010 2464 words Read a sample
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My father was born in England to Irish immigrants. Although my Father's attitude to organised religion was luke-warm my English-born mother placated my Grandparents by sending me to a Convent school in Surrey which my parents' could ill afford. I didn't learn an awful lot about religion at the convent, or much else for that matter other than boys but I used to love listening to my Grandparents' stories about their lives a lot of which I am sure were made up to keep the child happy. I live in the country in the South of England with my two children and various pets. When I am not cleaning, feeding or consoling either a child or pet I write stories which I hope are sensitive and humorous.
A First Thanksgiving by LK Hunsaker A First Thanksgiving by LK Hunsaker Nov. 24, 2010 2078 words Read a sample
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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.
A Fish Tale by Matt Sorensen A Fish Tale by Matt Sorensen Dec. 31, 2010 1079 words Read a sample
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Matt Sorensen is, of course, a pseudonym. It's taken from his grandfather's first name (Matthias) and his grandmother's maiden name (Sorensen). They were proud, hardworking Danish immigrants like the ones talked about in chapter 5 of his book "In the Bowl of Night." The man behind the mask was born in 1933, served in the Navy more years ago than he cares to remember and writes factual information under his real name. As a fiction writer, he prefers to remain anonymous. It's easier to dodge the rotten tomatoes that way.