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	Beginning eBook Writing	by Frank Tudor Feb. 06, 2012	$2.99	3276 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Frank Tudor is oldest of three children, second generation American, and first to go to college to get a B.A. and M.A. in his family. He is a writer, programmer, and start-up specialist. He is married with three children and lives in a small town in Nebraska. When time allows he enjoys fishing or rock hounding in Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana or Idaho with his wife and kids.
	Secrets of Successful Writers	by Darrell Pitt Feb. 05, 2012	Free!	52478 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I'm a writer based in Melbourne, Australia. I love writing young adult fiction and I love hearing from my readers, so please send me an email at darrellpitt@gmail.com Here's five fast facts about me: 1. I'm a husband and father 2. I love science fiction 3. I've never met a chocolate I didn't like 4. I once met Jeffrey Deaver who, when I asked him for writing advice, told me, "Don't ever stop." 5. I once bought a copy of the single "Penny Lane" in Penny Lane, Liverpool.
	Write Better	by Ray Wiseman Feb. 04, 2012	$2.95	58233 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Ray Wiseman's early memory--being pushed up a rope ladder and over the side of a tramp steamer at age two--set the tone for his life. He has spent much time travelling, and most of his life looking from the hilltop of one adventure to the beginning of the next. Born in England, Ray has lived in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and South Africa. He has traveled in Africa and Asia. Ray counts writing as his fourth career. He began his working life as an electronics technician, then returned to school to study for the Christian ministry. He spent time in the pastorate and overseas with a missionary society. He returned to electronics, working as a video systems engineer. In 1993, he took early retirement to pursue a career as a writer and speaker. Ray graduated from Radio College of Canada (now RCC Schools) in 1952. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of General and Biblical Studies from Briercrest College. He has also studied at the Toronto Institute of Linguistics and The International Institute of Christian Communications (Daystar University College) in Nairobi. Ray is a member of The Word Guild, an association of Canadian authors and writers who are Christian.
	The New World of Publishing: Investing In Your Own Future	by Dean Wesley Smith Jan. 31, 2012	$2.99	4260 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith has written more than ninety popular novels and well over 100 published short stories. His novels include the science fiction novel Laying the Music to Rest and the thriller The Hunted as D.W. Smith. With Kristine Kathryn Rusch, he is the coauthor of The Tenth Planet trilogy and The 10th Kingdom. He writes under many pen names and has also ghosted for a number of top bestselling writers. Dean has also written books and comics for all three major comic book companies, Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, and has done scripts for Hollywood. One movie was actually made. Over his career he has also been an editor and publisher, first at Pulphouse Publishing, then for VB Tech Journal, then for Pocket Books. Currently, he is writing thrillers and mystery novels under another name.
	The New World of Publishing: Pen Names	by Dean Wesley Smith Jan. 30, 2012	$2.99	4315 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith has written more than ninety popular novels and well over 100 published short stories. His novels include the science fiction novel Laying the Music to Rest and the thriller The Hunted as D.W. Smith. With Kristine Kathryn Rusch, he is the coauthor of The Tenth Planet trilogy and The 10th Kingdom. He writes under many pen names and has also ghosted for a number of top bestselling writers. Dean has also written books and comics for all three major comic book companies, Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, and has done scripts for Hollywood. One movie was actually made. Over his career he has also been an editor and publisher, first at Pulphouse Publishing, then for VB Tech Journal, then for Pocket Books. Currently, he is writing thrillers and mystery novels under another name.
	Mastering Story Structure - A guide for writing unforgettable plays	by Bill Johnson Jan. 27, 2012	$0.99	22125 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Bill Johnson is author of A Story is a Promise and The Spirit of Storytelling, a writing workbook, and web master of Essays on the Craft of Dramatic Writing, a site that explores principles of storytelling through reviews of popular movies, books and plays (www.storyispromise.com). He's taught writing workshops around the U.S. He has read manuscript submissions for literary agents. His afterlife play, The Baggage Handler, was chosen as one of the best ten minute plays and published by Smith and Kraus. Bill is currently office manager for Willamette Writers, a Pacific Northwest non-profit writing group with 1,600 members.
	Self Publishing Instructions	by Elaine Littau Jan. 26, 2012	$0.99	1494 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Elaine Littau is the best selling author of seven published books and many magazine and newspaper articles. She is a mentor/coach for other authors and enjoys teaching book marketing techniques as well as public speaking for groups. Many enjoy listening to her humorous take on life. Even the most simple activity takes on a life of it's own when Elaine is involved in the telling of it. Some of her favorite events have been speaking to young people about pursuing their dreams. She has been a church secretary, led women's groups, taught pre-school and Sunday school, and was a mentor for the M.O.P. S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) group in her community. Her writings have also received recognition: "Nan's Journey"- Named Best Christian Historical Fiction 2008 by Christian Story Tellers and "Luke's Legacy"- Honorable Mention Christian Historical Fiction 2010 by Christian Story Tellers. Elaine and Terry, her husband since March 1, 1975, reside on a small acreage near Perryton, Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends. They raised three sons and now enjoy three daughters-in-law and four grandchildren with another due at the beginning of 2012.
	The Little Blue Book On Writing Fiction	by TJ Vargo Jan. 24, 2012	$1.99	3134 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: TJ Vargo has written novels in multiple genres, including crime, horror, action-adventure, and science fiction. His novel "Low Man," called a "character-driven tour-de-force" by Blood of the Muse reviews, won a silver medal in ForeWord Magazine's 2008 Book of the Year Awards. According to reviewers, Vargo crafts characters that are incredibly real. According to Vargo, characters bring stories to life. Vargo began work on his crime series "Tombs" while studying in the Northeast Ohio MFA program at The University of Akron. Visit his website at www.tjvargo.com.
	How to Write and Sell Gay Erotica	by Nathan J Morissey Jan. 21, 2012	$4.99	8202 words	Sample 5%
	Author bio: Nathan J Morissey loves to read and write gay erotica. When he's not reading or writing, he's rock-climbing, exercising and weight-training. Are you a gay erotica/fiction writer? Are you frustrated about how to write, how to publish and how to market your work? Nathan J Morissey is now offering consultation services. He has been in the business for almost 2 years, has had 5 books on Amazon US's Gay and Lesbian Erotica Bestseller list at the same time, and sold over 30,000 books combined, and counting. See his blog for more details. http://nathanjmorissey.blogspot.com/2012/01/nathan-j-morisseys-consultation.html
	Don't Be A Dick! (advice for writers)	by Mike Cooley Jan. 20, 2012	Free!	2331 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I have been writing science fiction and fantasy short stories for many years. Recently, my first fantasy novel, The Crystal Warrior, was released. I am currently working on the sequel. I also have a science fiction collection out called Skin Of Giants, a Twilight Parody out called How To Keep Sparkly Emo Vampires Off Your Lawn, and a poetry book out called End Of The World Love Songs Thanks for reading! Mike
	The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese: How to Avoid the Traps of Self-Publishing	by Carolyn Schriber Jan. 19, 2012	Free!	56969 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Carolyn Schriber received her PhD in History from the University of Colorado, where she worked in two very different fields: medieval Europe and 19th-century America. She enjoyed a successful career as a tenured professor at Rhodes College, specializing in medieval history and publishing extensively on relationships between Anglo-Norman bishops and kings in the twelfth century. She also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies (ORB), an early and extremely successful  approach to harnessing the resources of the internet to facilitate historical research. After she retired to Professor Emerita status, she turned her attention to her second love, the history of America's Civil War. In 2007 Dr. Schriber published an ambitious study of the Battle of Secessionville, the first re-examination of the impact of that battle in over a decade. She offered a fresh perspective and a valuable new approach to some of the issues concerning the American Civil War. After extensive research, she successfully blended the personal stories of two opposing soldiers with a detailed account of the battle. With a clear and engaging writing style, A Scratch with the Rebels illuminated the depth and diversity of perspectives from both sides of the conflict. It is an absorbing history for Civil War buffs and historians, as well as a general audience. Now she has written a historical novel that covers the same period. Beyond All Price tells the story of Nellie Chase Leath, who served as matron and nurse in  the Roundhead Regiment from Pennsylvania. Dr. Schriber lives near Memphis, Tennessee, with her husband Floyd Schriber and four opinionated cats. She is also active in Lions Clubs International and serves as Vice-President of the Mid-South Lions Sight and Hearing Service, a charitable organization that provides free eye and hearing care to those in need.
	Writers Block How to avoid it or get rid of it	by Tiffany Craig Jan. 18, 2012	Free!	519 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Tiffany T.J. Craig and Zoe A. Craig have written many stories to delight, scare and intrigue children of all ages. In 2010 they started an online business, Craiganmore Books, through which to sell their novels. This will be their first encounter with e-books. Wish them lots of luck!!!
	Indie and Proud	by Tiffany Craig Jan. 18, 2012	Free!	581 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Tiffany T.J. Craig and Zoe A. Craig have written many stories to delight, scare and intrigue children of all ages. In 2010 they started an online business, Craiganmore Books, through which to sell their novels. This will be their first encounter with e-books. Wish them lots of luck!!!
	Tips on how to become a Self-Publisher	by EM. EM. Genesis Jan. 18, 2012	$0.99	6898 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: EM.EM. Genesis is a dynamic author of fictional books, self-help and motivational books, cookery books all written for entertainment purposes. EM.EM. is an enterpreneur in Real Estate, Fashion who enjoys writing, living life, international travels, cultures, and most importantly, family and love. EM.EM is very passionate about fairness and justice for all people! Please visit us here at www.booksbyememgenesis.com for updates on EM.EM.Genesis and new books.
	E-Book Publishing DIY (Third Edition)	by LOTONtech Limited Jan. 17, 2012	$2.99	7203 words	Sample 20%
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	How To Write Your Own Zombie Novel	by Ian Hall Jan. 16, 2012	$2.99	6162 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: I am Scottish, born in Edinburgh, and spent the first 41 years of my life, not far from my fair and bonnie "Athens of the North". I now live in Topeka, Kansas, with my wife (bless her), no pets (don't like 'em), no children (all moved out), and with many gallons of home-made wine bubbling as I write. My biggest acheivement to date (apart from the successful parenting of my darling daughter) is my published novel; "Opportunities: Jamie Leith in Darien." I'm not confined by genres, having equal success in Historical adventure, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Horror and hard hitting gritty crime. I watch far too much football (Don't even think of calling it 'soccer'.) and at times chase a dimpled ball along carefully manicured countryside, with a collection of calibrated, graphite-shafted sticks. I play guitar and sing in a folk/rock band, and would love to have enough money to tour the world's archeological sites until I'm too old to walk. I love to write, and enjoy literary challenges of all kinds. My blog is; http://www.jamieleith.blogspot.com My website is; http://www.jamieleith.com Thank you for your time. Ian.
	Why You Should Write e-Books, e-Novels, e-Shorts. (Electronic Publishing versus Traditional Publishing)	by Ian Hall Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	5319 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: I am Scottish, born in Edinburgh, and spent the first 41 years of my life, not far from my fair and bonnie "Athens of the North". I now live in Topeka, Kansas, with my wife (bless her), no pets (don't like 'em), no children (all moved out), and with many gallons of home-made wine bubbling as I write. My biggest acheivement to date (apart from the successful parenting of my darling daughter) is my published novel; "Opportunities: Jamie Leith in Darien." I'm not confined by genres, having equal success in Historical adventure, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Horror and hard hitting gritty crime. I watch far too much football (Don't even think of calling it 'soccer'.) and at times chase a dimpled ball along carefully manicured countryside, with a collection of calibrated, graphite-shafted sticks. I play guitar and sing in a folk/rock band, and would love to have enough money to tour the world's archeological sites until I'm too old to walk. I love to write, and enjoy literary challenges of all kinds. My blog is; http://www.jamieleith.blogspot.com My website is; http://www.jamieleith.com Thank you for your time. Ian.
	THE WRITING OF HONEST HEARTS	by Frank Parker Jan. 16, 2012	Free!	3107 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Frank is a retired Engineer. He spent most of his working life in England where he was employed by UK based multi-national companies. He always wanted to write but has only found the freedom to do so since retiring to Ireland in October 2006. Formerly resident in Portlaoise, he now lives with Freda, his wife of 48 years, in Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland. Honest Hearts is his first novel. He is currently working on his second which explores themes of loneliness and isolation as experienced by a child growing up in a remote part of rural England.
	So You Want To Be a Writer	by Michael Newton Jan. 16, 2012	$2.99	56347 words	Sample 5%
	Author bio: Michael Newton has published 251 books since 1977, with 17 more scheduled for release from various houses through 2014. His work to date includes 185 novels and 73 nonfiction books, plus 84 magazine articles and various short stories, book reviews and essays. His history of the Ku Klux Klan in Florida won the Florida Historical Society's 2002 Rembert Patrick Award as "Best Book in Florida History." In 2006 the American Library Association listed his Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology as one of the year's 12 Outstanding Reference Books. Three of his Westerns (written as "Lyle Brandt") placed as finalists for the Western Writers of America's Spur Award for best novel of the year in 2010 and 2011. A novel from the same series won the premiere Peacemaker Award from Western Fictioneers in 2011.
	Step-by-Step How To Create & Publish Your eBook	by Shai S Bitton Jan. 15, 2012	$1.99	4833 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: I am a Canadian from Toronto, Ontario. Where I've attended University. I have interests in different things and always eager to explore new things. Thus said I've started in the computer field. Where attended college to achieve my Computer Engineering. I've developed in computers for a while. Through out the years I've become interested in Business where I've entered into business school for an M.B.A. and accounting degree. As an Aquarius I am a person of reason and truth. The courses of philosophy in university attracted me to get into Philosophy. Where I've majored in Philosophy. This has opened my mind and thought. Viewing things in many different ways. To reason, analyse, questions and argue on issues. This mind thinking has developed my mind to argue and debate. Which enough said. Lead me to attend in Law School. As a litigator I've had hands on, on many issues and encounters in life. Interesting, appealing rewarding. During these years I've started in one of my sport activities. Scuba Diving. Starting as a diver only in Toronto, Ontario. I've found this to be my favourite passion. Including underwater photography. To make things short I am presently a Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor and Photographer. Simply! getting people to engage in the passion that lead me to drop everything and pursue my unknown passion for the underwater environment.
	Publishing a Book: 101	by Beatrice McClearn Jan. 15, 2012	$0.99	1092 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: McClearn began writing at age 9 but began her professional career at the age of 26. It was then she was hired to complete freelance projects with various companies throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Meanwhile she dedicated the rest of her time writing for blogs such as MindPlay, Confessions of a Fat Girl, and Road to Recovery.
	I'm a Writer! (so where's the money?)	by Graham Murray Jan. 09, 2012	$0.99	5805 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: As a full-time author, I have what is possibly the best ‘job’ in the world, though I do not see writing as a job. Having been blessed with a vivid and active imagination, I am never short of material around which to build a story and have enough backlog material to last several lifetimes. In any event, storylines are everywhere. Just look around you - wherever you are - and there’s your story! Even a pitch-black room is a story in itself if you have the imagination. A writer without imagination is called a blank page, or ‘writer’s block (which I do not believe even exists). That said, my work tends to include elements of humanity, loss and grief, revenge, retribution, riddles and a plethora other hooks to keep readers turning pages (or hitting ‘Next”). Some of my simple riddles in stories have yet to be solved! (see “The Importance of Looking Right” for an example.) If you’re a ‘skipper’, i.e. you tend to ‘skip’ over blocks of text, then my work is definitely not for you. Very often in my stories, EVERY word is there for a reason, and if you’re a ‘skipper’ you are sure to miss a critical clue or aspect of the story which may render it meaningless to you. Who skips over stories anyway? Why read at all if you’re going to do that? In one of my stories, it is a single punctuation mark that emphasises the point of the story. Although it is a single ‘ . ’, the relevance of that single period runs into several paragraphs. The story in question is “Small Mercies”. All authors include aspects of their own life and personality in their writing. When I read back through some of my material, I often wonder how true this is. If a psychologist were to attempt to compose a ‘profile’ of me based on my writing, I would certainly either be the weirdest or most wanted person on earth! All of my stories contain a moral in one form or another and I like to keep these obscure and make the reader think about what they have just read. I never ‘spell it out’ in any of my stories. If you didn’t ‘get it’, your either skipped over a critical clue or misunderstood a vital part of the story. Read it again – the answer is ALWAYS there! Some people have read my short stories several times before they finally see the clues. And then they find them all! Try “To Be Frank” as a classic example of clues dotted all over the place. Many readers do not get this story, even right at the very end, where I DO spell it out. Amazing. As for my ebook entitled, “Li’l Red in the Hood”, I am always flabbergasted at how many people simply do not get what that story is all about. 99% of readers completely miss the point! Hint: it is British comedy! That may explain a lot . . . I take great pains to include these little titbits in my work, often taking days just to write a few paragraphs to ensure that the words are precisely the way they need to be. For me, writing is like building the innards of a fine Swiss watch. The face (cover) is easy, but the mechanism (story) is what makes it . . . well, Swiss. And therein lies the difference between experienced and new writers. New writers have yet to learn the subtle nuances and tend to blurt out stories, rather than sneakily guiding and misleading their readers and then smacking them with a punchline. My regular readers know that I make my books free for the first 24 hours or so, but then I charge for them. See my various works on the reasons for this. I don’t give away my work other than for promotional reasons. Freebies don’t pay the mortgage! Newbies just don’t get this. Between May and December of 2001, I sold just over 34,000 copies through Smashwords’ Distribution Channels, although I publish mainly on Amazon. 2012 looks like being a better year and hopefully we have now seen the end of all the vampire/werewolf/lesbian tedium and the real, adult fiction can come to the fore once again. I sure do miss it. If you need to contact me for any reason, the information is in any of my books, printed or ebooks. I look forward to hearing from you. I try to answer all my email, although this can take some time as my inbox gets quite hectic at times.
	The Book Review Book: Tips for Getting Your YA Book Reviewed	by Rusty Fischer Jan. 09, 2012	Free!	6969 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don't Cry, Ushers, Inc., Becca Bloom & the Drumsticks of Doom and Panty Raid @ Zombie High.
	Story Telling; Story Showing	by Shannon Donnelly Jan. 08, 2012	$0.99	14837 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Shannon Donnelly's writing has won numerous awards, including a RITA nomination for Best Regency, the Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer" contest, judged by Nora Roberts, RWA's Golden Heart, the Laurel Wreath, the Winter Rose, the Bookseller's Best, and multiple finalists in the Holt Medallion, the Colorado ACE, the Golden Quill, and others. Her work has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: "simply superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"....and "beautifully written." In addition to her Regency romances, she has had novellas published in several anthologies, has had young adult horror stories published and is the author of several computer games. Currently, she is a member of several chapters of RWA, and she is a past-president of the Beau Monde, Regency Chapter of RWA. She has spoken at past writer conferences, including RWA's national conference, and regularly gives workshops online. Her abiding passions include--besides writing--her dogs, reading, gardening, painting, belly dancing, and the ever present horses in her life. She can be found online at sd-writer.com and twitter.com/sdwriter.
	Fiction: From Writing to Publication	by Vickie Britton Jan. 05, 2012	$2.99	24034 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Vickie Britton is author of the romantic suspense THE DEVIL’S GATE. She and her sister, Loretta Jackson, have co-authored over thirty novels, most of them mysteries and mystery-romances. Their works also include The Luck of the Draw Western series, THE DEVIL'S GAME, THE FIFTH ACE and THE WILD CARD. Several of their mystery-romance novels,including PATH OF THE JAGUAR and NIGHTMARE IN MOROCCO have gone into second printings as Thorndike Large Print Editions. Vickie invites you to visit her website at http://www.foxfountain.com/vl.htm
	55 Tips for Authors	by Alice Anderson Jan. 01, 2012	$0.99	2849 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Alice Anderson writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance. She lives in the Southeast with her husband, dog and two kitties. When she’s not slaving over her latest novel, she’s hard at work creating designs for other authors and promoting romance to the world through her creation, the CataNetwork. Alice is a member of RWA, Georgia Romance Writers, Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter, CataUniversity, and RWClist. For the last several years Alice put her art background to use creating designs and promotion for authors. She’s created four communities that are popular with readers. And her website for writers has been named one of the Top 101 Websites for Writers by Writer’s Digest. Twice.
	An Indie Writer's Odyssey	by Francis Porretto Jan. 01, 2012	Free!	39112 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Francis W. Porretto was born in 1952. Things went steadily downhill from there. Fran is an engineer and fictioneer who lives on the east end of Long Island, New York. He's short, bald, homely, has bad acne and crooked teeth. His neighbors hold him personally responsible for the decline in local property values. His life is graced by one wife, two stepdaughters, three dogs, five cats, too many power tools to list, and an old ranch house furnished in Early Mesozoic style. His 12,000 volume (and growing) personal library is considered a major threat to the stability of the North American tectonic plate. Publishing industry professionals describe Fran's novels as "Unpublishable. Horrible, but unpublishable all the same." (They don't think much of his short stories, either.) He's thought of trying bribery, but isn't sure he can afford the $3.95. Time was, all Fran's fictions WERE free to whoever might care to read them. Back then, he wanted readers more than revenue. However, that has changed, along with certain other of his circumstances, so he now asks what he hopes you'll consider a modest price for his novels and stories. (The novelette "Farm Girl" is still free. A loss leader, if you will.) For an external review of "Chosen One" by Martin McPhillips, author of the blockbuster thriller "Corpse In Armor," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=1978 For Martin's review of "On Broken Wings," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=1994 For his review of "Sledgehammer Concerto," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=2023 "Chosen One," "On Broken Wings," "The Sledgehammer Concerto," "Which Art In Hope," and "A Dash Of Spice" are also available as paperbacks, through Amazon. Check the specific pages for those books for details. Visit Fran's "Musings of an Indie Writer" blog at http://musingsofanindiewriter.blogspot.com/ Share his and his Esteemed Co-Conspirators' opinions on next to everything at "Eternity Road:" http://eternityroad.info And of course, write to him, on whatever subject tickles your fancy, at mailto:fwp@eternityroad.info
	Easy eBook Publishing	by Barney Schwartz Dec. 30, 2011	$3.99	3766 words	Sample 25%
	Author bio: Barney Schwartz is retired and currently lives between Geneva, Switzerland and Dekalb,IL USA. He is a member of the B.E.N. Publishing team along with Illustrator, Nena Sladoljev. He has an extensive background in computing, writing, and electronics support.He owned one of the first Amiga computers. He wrote a desktop publishing column for Amazing Computing Magazine centered on use of emerging DTP programs on the Amiga. He was a technical writer for Northrop/Grumman Corporation. He has been using computers for 35 years. He has built a few websites.
	So You Want to Be a Writer	by Sherri Fulmer Moorer Dec. 29, 2011	Free!	2024 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: By day, I'm a program assistant that works in professional licensing. By night, I'm an independent writer that focuses on suspense and mystery and am taking my first steps into science fiction. Welcome to my world!
	Blurbing It Out	by Francis Porretto Dec. 26, 2011	Free!	2380 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Francis W. Porretto was born in 1952. Things went steadily downhill from there. Fran is an engineer and fictioneer who lives on the east end of Long Island, New York. He's short, bald, homely, has bad acne and crooked teeth. His neighbors hold him personally responsible for the decline in local property values. His life is graced by one wife, two stepdaughters, three dogs, five cats, too many power tools to list, and an old ranch house furnished in Early Mesozoic style. His 12,000 volume (and growing) personal library is considered a major threat to the stability of the North American tectonic plate. Publishing industry professionals describe Fran's novels as "Unpublishable. Horrible, but unpublishable all the same." (They don't think much of his short stories, either.) He's thought of trying bribery, but isn't sure he can afford the $3.95. Time was, all Fran's fictions WERE free to whoever might care to read them. Back then, he wanted readers more than revenue. However, that has changed, along with certain other of his circumstances, so he now asks what he hopes you'll consider a modest price for his novels and stories. (The novelette "Farm Girl" is still free. A loss leader, if you will.) For an external review of "Chosen One" by Martin McPhillips, author of the blockbuster thriller "Corpse In Armor," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=1978 For Martin's review of "On Broken Wings," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=1994 For his review of "Sledgehammer Concerto," please go here: http://newpaltzjournal.com/?p=2023 "Chosen One," "On Broken Wings," "The Sledgehammer Concerto," "Which Art In Hope," and "A Dash Of Spice" are also available as paperbacks, through Amazon. Check the specific pages for those books for details. Visit Fran's "Musings of an Indie Writer" blog at http://musingsofanindiewriter.blogspot.com/ Share his and his Esteemed Co-Conspirators' opinions on next to everything at "Eternity Road:" http://eternityroad.info And of course, write to him, on whatever subject tickles your fancy, at mailto:fwp@eternityroad.info
	Guida all’Ebook Marketing Smashwords	by Mark Coker Dec. 23, 2011	Free!	13298 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
	BOOK THREE: Promoting - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.)	by Michael Esser Dec. 23, 2011	$0.99	14648 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Michael "Mr. E" Esser is the proud father of three girls. He discovered a love for writing when he was a child and awoke from a vivid dream and was compelled to scribble it down. His first two book were industry specific real estate books. One focused on the researching side and the other focused on the marketing. Mr. E has been one of the top read film reviewers on MovieFilmReview.com since 2009. With new articles and reviews published weekly, Mr. E's Movie Reviews are emailed to almost thirteen thousands subscribers and growing. In print, Mr. E is published as the weekly film reviewer for the Kingman Daily Miner and has written for the Las Vegas Recycler. In addition, Mr. E has been writing entertainment articles and reviews for the Examiner.com since early 2010.
	BOOK TWO: Publishing - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.)	by Michael Esser Dec. 23, 2011	$0.99	10669 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Michael "Mr. E" Esser is the proud father of three girls. He discovered a love for writing when he was a child and awoke from a vivid dream and was compelled to scribble it down. His first two book were industry specific real estate books. One focused on the researching side and the other focused on the marketing. Mr. E has been one of the top read film reviewers on MovieFilmReview.com since 2009. With new articles and reviews published weekly, Mr. E's Movie Reviews are emailed to almost thirteen thousands subscribers and growing. In print, Mr. E is published as the weekly film reviewer for the Kingman Daily Miner and has written for the Las Vegas Recycler. In addition, Mr. E has been writing entertainment articles and reviews for the Examiner.com since early 2010.
	BOOK ONE: Writing - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.)	by Michael Esser Dec. 23, 2011	$0.99	12206 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Michael "Mr. E" Esser is the proud father of three girls. He discovered a love for writing when he was a child and awoke from a vivid dream and was compelled to scribble it down. His first two book were industry specific real estate books. One focused on the researching side and the other focused on the marketing. Mr. E has been one of the top read film reviewers on MovieFilmReview.com since 2009. With new articles and reviews published weekly, Mr. E's Movie Reviews are emailed to almost thirteen thousands subscribers and growing. In print, Mr. E is published as the weekly film reviewer for the Kingman Daily Miner and has written for the Las Vegas Recycler. In addition, Mr. E has been writing entertainment articles and reviews for the Examiner.com since early 2010.
	Guía de Estilo de Smashwords	by Mark Coker Dec. 22, 2011	Free!	26471 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
	A Simple, Cheap, Illustrated Guide to Converting a Word Doc to Kindle and Nook	by Lisa Nowak Dec. 20, 2011	$0.99	8867 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: In addition to being a YA author, Lisa Nowak is a retired amateur stock car racer, an accomplished cat whisperer, and a professional smartass. She writes coming-of-age books about kids in hard luck situations who learn to appreciate their own value after finding mentors who love them for who they are. She enjoys dark chocolate and stout beer and constantly works toward employing wei wu wei in her life, all the while realizing that the struggle itself is an oxymoron. Lisa has no spare time, but if she did she’d use it to tend to her expansive perennial garden, watch medical dramas, take long walks after dark, and teach her cats to play poker. For those of you who might be wondering, she is not, and has never been, a diaper-wearing astronaut. She lives in Milwaukie, Oregon, with her husband, four feline companions, and two giant sequoias.
	Want to E-Publish? A Guide for Everyone	by Malissa M. Kent Dec. 14, 2011	$2.99	17786 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Storytelling runs in Miss Kent's family, so few people were surprised when she made the transition from voracious reader to avid writer. She majored in Creative Writing and French at a liberal arts college in Illinois and is currently earning an MFA in Creative Writing. Her undergrad writing centered around literary fiction and poetry; she is currently focusing on her passions, Science Fiction and Fantasy in all their forms. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where the landscape around her provides as much inspiration as her own imagination. Her hobbies include visiting castles and hiking.
	How to get your book published - A newbie's guide	by Joe Novella Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	16111 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Hello there, thanks for checking out my page. Let's see, a biography... Well, I'm just your ordinary happy-go-lucky type of guy from downunder who loves the beach, his beautiful wife Fiona and playing soccer. I love travel and people, actually I just about love everything. Some day I plan to grow up but I'm in no rush and in the meantime I'm going to do my best to make people smile. Apart from that, I'm the author of 'Pepe and Poppy' and 'The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men' (which will be appearing on the upcoming motion picture 'American Reuinion'- part 4 of the American Pie franchise...all very exciting!)
	20 Plus Ways to Get Content for Your Book or eBook: Simple Self-Publishing	by David G. Newby Dec. 13, 2011	$0.99	9212 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: As a Life Development Strategist, David works with spiritually-minded business owners and other professionals who are looking to improve their quality of life and make positive contributions to society. He helps them create and execute a comprehensive action plan that incorporates spiritual growth, business development, self improvement, and community awareness into the fulfillment of their life potential. David was born in, and currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. For the past 10 years, David has been inspiring everyday people to achieve their true potential in life. He believes that anything and everything is possible with God as the anchor in our daily lives. Accordingly, David teaches his clients the following keys to personal success: • To recognize that real success has God in the midst of it • To apply sound spiritual principles to practical everyday life • To help others through charitable contributions, or giving back David has over 15 years of experience in Christian doctrine & Bible studies, two business degrees (MBA, Global Management; BS, Business/Public Administration), over 6 years of SBA/SCORE personal training, and years of guidance from renowned spiritual leaders like John Maxwell and Pastor Rod Parsley of Breakthrough Ministries. David currently operates three small businesses: • David G. Newby [Life Development Coaching and Consulting Company]: http://www.davidgnewby.com • Children’s Bread [Spiritual Consulting Company]: http://www.childrensbread.com • Exchange Pro [Personal Property Brokerage & International Trade Consultant]: http://www.exchange-pro.com David has been featured on such sites such as ‘Build a Better Blog’ with Denise Wakeman and ‘The Business Makers’ radio show with Russ Capper. David looks forward to the opportunity of becoming a great benefit to you or your organization. He is offering a FREE 30 minute consultation to his next 10 new clients. The consultation will help clients: • Envision where they want to be in life • Identify any current problems blocking them from reaching their goals • Develop a success action plan incorporating spirituality, business, and self-development • Manage the implementation of the plan to achieve their end-state vision. The FREE consultation is only provided for a limited time. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact David directly at davidn@davidgnewby.com
	Word eBook Formatting: Using a word processor to create your eBook for Kindle, Nook, iPad, and other devices	by Charles Findlay Dec. 02, 2011	Free!	5161 words	Read a sample
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	The eBook Distribution Resource Guide	by CJ Carl Nov. 29, 2011	$37.00	15104 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Born in Duluth, MN, with an education in both business and entertainment, CJ Carl has over 40 years experience in written communication as a copywriter, layout artist, free lance writer and publisher for magazines, newspapers, books, newsletters, and web sites. He has created promotional literature, including brochures, sales letters, flyers, handouts, business cards, and more for businesses ranging from health care to entertainment to non-profit to various service companies. He has also spent several years working for advertising agencies in scripting and creating radio and television commercials for dozens of businesses. CJ currently is a co-owner of MetaMystic ePublishing, a company that specializes in helping independent authors learn how to publish and market their electronic media.
	How to Publish Your Audio Book to iTunes and Amazon Fast and Free!	by Peter Adams Nov. 26, 2011	$8.97	2520 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Pete Adams is a philanthropist and both a Master and Teacher of the Law of Attraction and Manifestation. Pete has studied the greatest teachers of all time, and he has combined their teachings with specific techniques which he has successfully used to create miracles in his life. Since 2004, Pete has been a full-time entrepreneur and business owner in various aspects of real estate and finance. As an Author & Teacher, he now feels that it is time to share his techniques and message with others to greatly improve the quality and satisfaction of their lives. Pete proudly served his country as a paratrooper in a United States Army Long Range Surveillance Detachment (LRSD). His interests include: reading, golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and competing in endurance athletic events. He is a seven-time finisher of the Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run. In October 2005 as racer #813, Pete competed and proudly finished the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona Hawaii. Pete and his Wife Robin have been happily married for over 24 years, and they spend their time enjoying a very active and full life between Florida, Colorado, and Hawaii.
	How to Publish Your Audio CD's Fast and Free!	by Peter Adams Nov. 26, 2011	$8.97	3220 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Pete Adams is a philanthropist and both a Master and Teacher of the Law of Attraction and Manifestation. Pete has studied the greatest teachers of all time, and he has combined their teachings with specific techniques which he has successfully used to create miracles in his life. Since 2004, Pete has been a full-time entrepreneur and business owner in various aspects of real estate and finance. As an Author & Teacher, he now feels that it is time to share his techniques and message with others to greatly improve the quality and satisfaction of their lives. Pete proudly served his country as a paratrooper in a United States Army Long Range Surveillance Detachment (LRSD). His interests include: reading, golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and competing in endurance athletic events. He is a seven-time finisher of the Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run. In October 2005 as racer #813, Pete competed and proudly finished the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona Hawaii. Pete and his Wife Robin have been happily married for over 24 years, and they spend their time enjoying a very active and full life between Florida, Colorado, and Hawaii.
	How to Publish Your Ebook Fast & Free!	by Peter Adams Nov. 26, 2011	$8.97	4515 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Pete Adams is a philanthropist and both a Master and Teacher of the Law of Attraction and Manifestation. Pete has studied the greatest teachers of all time, and he has combined their teachings with specific techniques which he has successfully used to create miracles in his life. Since 2004, Pete has been a full-time entrepreneur and business owner in various aspects of real estate and finance. As an Author & Teacher, he now feels that it is time to share his techniques and message with others to greatly improve the quality and satisfaction of their lives. Pete proudly served his country as a paratrooper in a United States Army Long Range Surveillance Detachment (LRSD). His interests include: reading, golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and competing in endurance athletic events. He is a seven-time finisher of the Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run. In October 2005 as racer #813, Pete competed and proudly finished the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona Hawaii. Pete and his Wife Robin have been happily married for over 24 years, and they spend their time enjoying a very active and full life between Florida, Colorado, and Hawaii.
	Guida allo Stile Smashwords	by Mark Coker Nov. 26, 2011	Free!	23121 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
	Publish Yourself: Create & Sell Your Own E-Books	by J.M. Snyder Nov. 23, 2011	$3.99	24033 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: An author of gay erotic romance, J.M. Snyder began self-publishing gay erotic fiction in 2002. Since then, Snyder has worked with several e-publishers, most notably Amber Allure Press and eXcessica Publishing. Snyder’s short fiction has appeared online at Ruthie’s Club, Tit-Elation, Eros Monthly, and Amazon Shorts, as well as in anthologies released by Alyson Books, Cleis Press, and others. For more book excerpts, free fiction, and purchasing information, please visit http://jmsnyder.net.
	story behind story: Blackout	by K.G. Deloas Nov. 22, 2011	Free!	1162 words	Read a sample
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	101 Niche Marketing Topics	by Gordon Burgett Nov. 21, 2011	$0.99	5019 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Gordon Burgett has 39 books and 1700+ published articles in print, has given 2000+ paid speaking presentations, and offers a free monthly newsletter at www.gordonburgett.com/free-reports.
	How to Write Ebooks For A Living	by Annie Jean Brewer Nov. 20, 2011	$4.99	10987 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Annie Brewer learned how to combine minimalism with frugality to live the life of her dreams. A single mother, she is a computer professional who works from home and primarily supports her family through writing. You can follow her adventures at Annienygma.com, discover her articles on the Yahoo Contributor Network and read free samples of her books here. Download one of her free ebooks today!
	The Quick Study Guide to Self-Publishing	by Gregory Wood Nov. 19, 2011	$2.99	13930 words	Sample 20%
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