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	Christine's Cross	by Joe Biancardi Feb. 08, 2012	Free!	2616 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Joe Biancardi spent most of his life in St. Louis where he grew up and worked as a policeman, engineer and a salesman trying to find his niche in life. At the age of forty he took his new wife to the gulf coast of Alabama where he raised his three children. “We didn’t realize we’d be trading cold winters for a hurricane prone area. Now, years later he admits the trade-off was worth it. “It’s allowed me to see what the powers of Mother Nature are capable of: from the ferocity of hurricanes to the relaxing sound of the surf at Florida and Alabama beaches. Now almost twenty-five years later he’s retired and found his calling. He writes books dealing with the power of intention as well as other adventure stories. My children and grandchildren used to ask me to tell them a story. Now I put these stories into a book form, living the adventures in my recliner.
	All Mine and Nine D Women Who Made It Matter	by Shubhaangi Kundalkar Feb. 08, 2012	$4.95	34391 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Shubhaangi Kundalkar resides in Gujarat - India. She is a commerce graduate with M.B.A. in HR and works for a renowned business house. This is her first artistic creation. Her interest in writing poetry and few articles further developed into bringing out this book. She can be reached at shubhaangi.k@rediffmail.com.
	Life's Reflections	by Ashlea Burns Feb. 08, 2012	$5.00	23206 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: 24 year old mother of 2 with another due in Dec. I have been writing since age 11.
	Saved... a Bible study for teens	by Heidi Kreider Feb. 08, 2012	Free!	2429 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: As a mom, wife, and daughter of God, Heidi lives an ordinary life in the Midwest. Married almost 18 years to the one who holds her heart, she homeschools their youngest daughter having sent their two older children to private and public schools for the first time this year. Heidi's days are spent at volleyball practices, football games, homeschool co-op, prayer meetings, and at her favorite escape—the library. She finds time to bake bread, host sledding with her kids on snow days, and swim at a local community center. She has played in a F.R.O.G. and ridden in a Mighty Truck. She has also prayed many friends through the horrific battle of breast cancer. Her life is richer for the gift of these friends. Her busy schedule belies the the simple truths that form the foundation of her life: faith, grace, gratitude, generosity, and love. In some form or another, Heidi has imagined, shared, told, and written stories for as long as she can remember. Being called to share her stories has been a journey out of the ordinary. The Secret of Counting Gifts is her first published novel. Immensely grateful for her gift to craft words into stories that move readers from laughter to tears and back again, she is quick to credit the Creator for her talent. She continues to count her God-given gifts everyday. More of Heidi's thoughts, stories, and a collection of her Bible studies for children can be found on her blog, withthankfulhearts.blogspot.com.
	iMigration	by Andrei Gavrilov Feb. 08, 2012	Free!	51857 words	Read a sample
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	Heartfelt Devotionals, 366 devotions for common sense living	by Brenda J Wood Feb. 08, 2012	$4.99	86423 words	Sample 20%
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	AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BABES!	by Matt Canham Feb. 07, 2012	$8.97	114628 words	Sample 15%
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	AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BABES!	by Matt Canham Feb. 07, 2012	$8.97	114621 words	Sample 15%
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	7 Principles to Guide Your Success in 7 Dimensions of Your Life	by Diamond Cartel Feb. 07, 2012	$1.99	6516 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Diamond Cartel is a novelist like no other. Her stories are based on real life experiences everyone can relate to. Throughout her life she has been through so much, and writing has always been her way of release. With this method of personal healing she decided to take her experiences...and her talent...and use them to reach out to others. While so many authors write to entertain, Diamond writes to teach, educate, heal, and connect with her readers. Every story has a lesson. Every character has a message. Without seeming too "lecturing", she gets her point across in a variety of ways. Filled with comedy, tragedy, drama, emotions, and suspense her stories are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat, riled up, and ready to jump in head first!
	AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BABES!	by Matt Canham Feb. 07, 2012	$8.97	114621 words	Sample 15%
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	The Nodes by Sign and House	by Michelle Falis Feb. 06, 2012	$7.97	33256 words	Sample 10%
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	Irony All Around Me	by Chris Jones Feb. 06, 2012	$4.99	26093 words	Sample 15%
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	"EQ HEALTH" Emotional Intelligence as Medicine	by Marcus Freudenmann Feb. 05, 2012	$5.75	15126 words	Sample 30%
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	My Adventures at Wally-world	by Brian Poor Feb. 04, 2012	$2.99	101425 words	Sample 20%
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	Stay With Me	by Lou Sicoli Feb. 01, 2012	$4.99	24214 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Married in 2003 to my highschool sweetheart Father of 2 crazy boys Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Currently employed at RIM, maker of the BlackBerry
	How I Became A Fearless Woman	by Pamela Jansen Feb. 01, 2012	$5.99	21244 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: BIO I grew up figure skating, until I eventually trained to enter Ice Capades. I remember performing on the ice at the Los Angeles Forum, while auditioning. It was so smooth I felt as if I was gliding on glass. The reactions of the panel were that my skating was good, but my thighs were too big. They went on to say that, with constant travel between shows, there'd be no time to repair costumes if the seams were split. Years later I was an instructor for Jack La Lannes Health Spa. Guess what? No more heavy thighs! It was not the kind of job with a future though. Later on, I was hired as a prop maker for Warner Bros. Studios. I worked on such shows as Wonder Woman, Fantasy Island, Eight Is Enough... I also took jobs on my own, designing and constructing stain glass windows. On the night of December 6th, 1978, while driving home I was broad sided by a truck. I fell into a coma and did not awaken for five weeks. Even though I did show slight signs of life, it still took me an additional five weeks to arrive at a state of awareness. Now that I'm awake, I have not stopped. Hurdle after hurdle might have slowed me down temporarily, but I knew there was a reason that I was still here. I even attempted to return to my old job at the studios, but was unable to keep up. Another hurdle... I graduated from LIFE BIBLE College in 1989. The complete story is in my book, HOW I BECAME A FEARLESS WOMAN by Pamela Jansen, which is now available online at Amazon, Ingram, Barnes & Noble, NACSCORP and Baker and Taylor. Featured in the book, Fearless Women: Midlife Portraits by Nancy Alspaugh and Marilyn Kentz, photography by Mary Ann Halpin. I speak to different groups about my story and how to never lose hope, or they will give in to that fear of defeat. Acting became a love of mine that I am not about to shake. I began studying in 2001 because, I realized... If I can't get there behind the camera, I'll get there in front! © Copyright 2012
	The Right to be a Man and a Father	by George Karavidas Jan. 31, 2012	$4.99	47897 words	Sample 10%
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	When Mommas Cry; The Dark Side of Yearning, Grief After the Loss of a Child	by Cynthia Snapp Jan. 31, 2012	$4.99	20417 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Born in Colorado, my family migrated from Germany and settled in parts of Virginia that would become the state of Kentucky. I live in the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, married, children and as the days pass by, struggle to understand the depths of life, death, survival, accomplishment, failure, sorrow and contentment. I will be sharing some of the most intimate details of my life through my writings. I am an emotional writer so if you are hung up on grammar and proper English you may struggle with my writings. My writings are meant to touch the heart, light the path and encourage the reader not to surrender. My main purpose for writing is to heal, if not others, myself. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey.
	Rethinking Life on the Appalachian Trail: The 2008 Thru-hike of "Rethinker"	by Gary Bond Jan. 30, 2012	$4.99	61872 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Gary Bond is a business owner who also had a career with UPS. His real passions, however, lie in wilderness adventures - trails hiked and those still waiting to be hiked. On the Larger Trail, Gary has partnered with wife, Jill, for 30 years. That partnership has produced three other trekkers: Brett, Meagan, and Kellie. After living many years in Athens, GA and Johnson City, TN, Gary and Jill currently find shelter in Myrtle Beach, SC.
	Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Freelancers	by Mary Ylisela Jan. 29, 2012	$3.99	30160 words	Sample 10%
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	NFR	by TIZIANA GUGGINO Jan. 28, 2012	Free!	37257 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Scrivere per me è come leggere un libro non letto nel senso che io sono la prima lettrice di me stessa. La scrittura mette nero su bianco le immagini e le parole dettate dalla voce del mio "io narrante". Non ho un genere: seguo la mia ispirazione. Il mio primo romanzo, intitolato "LA GABBIA DEI LEONI" (EDIZIONI ETS, 2005) è stato recensito da Giuseppe Pederiali su Italia Oggi del 20/07/2005. Tra le mie opere: "UNA STRANA COINCIDENZA" (Di Salvo Editore, 2003), "Sprofondati nell'incubo" (Antologia Eco-grafie - La memoria, Di Salvo Editore, 2005, "L'incontro" (Antologia Caffè Ristoro , Edizioni ETS, 2006) e, su www.ilmiolibro.it, "L'ARCHIVIO" (2008), "MESSAGGI DALL'IGNOTO" (2008), "MENTRE IL CIELO CADEVA - Quel giorno a Manhattan" (2008) e "VOLEVO FARE LA PIPI' IN PIEDI" (2009). Vivo tra Pisa e Milano dove esercito la professione di Dottore Commercialista. Attualmente, sto scrivendo un racconto e due romanzi. Curiosi?
	Visionaries Change The World: Making Commitments & Taking Action Book II	by Doris Lee McCoy, Ph.D Jan. 26, 2012	$6.95	41731 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Doris Lee McCoy, Ph.D. Author, Interviewer, Psychologist, Speaker, TV Moderator and Producer Dr. McCoy has authored 7 published books. THE MAGIC OF GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS, features research on Bhutan, in the Himalayas, and is completing VISIONARIES CHANGE THE WORLD, which has personal interviews with people making a difference. Dr. Muhammad Yunus 2006 Nobel Prize winner (Microcredit), Bob Wright CEO NBC ret.(Autism), Nick Clooney (Sudan), Sir Edmund Hillary (Building Schools and Hospitals). AUTHOR, Award Winning AMERICA’S NEW FUTURE: 100 NEW ANSWERS, features interviews with Justice O’Connor (ret.), Steve Forbes, Colin Powell, David Rockefeller and other decision makers. A mandate for today’s survival with solutions to the 12 challenges ahead. JOURNEY OF A MUSIC WARRIOR (Award Winning book) and FROM THE AMAZON. MEGATRAITS: 12 Traits of Successful People (Interviews with: Malcolm Forbes, Ted Turner, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and others.) Dr. McCoy was FEATURED on 100+ TV and radio shows to relate the result of her research. She is one of those featured in a book, REMARKABLE WOMEN. INTERVIEWED over 3,000 successful entrepreneurs, politicians, business people, and celebrities. American Airlines aired her interviews for Nightingale/Conant Corp.’s THIS I BELIEVE six cassette series, discussing the professional lives of: Malcolm Forbes, Philip Caldwell (Chairman, Ford Motor Co.), Norman Cousins and Mary Cunningham. Discovery Tapes released for six-cassette albums that went to the medical profession throughout the country. She moderated a panel for "The Committee of 200" (Top Female Entrepreneurs in the USA). INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER on 12 Traits of Successful People, Leadership, and Visionaries. TELEVISION: Interviewed twice by FOX & FRIENDS, The Jim Bohanon Show, TV3 (Dublin, Ireland), and CNNfn. OPRAH requested a manuscript of AMERICA’S NEW FUTURE. She moderated/produced 3 television series. In "THE CHANGING WOMAN", Dr. McCoy discusses the art of balancing highly successful careers with family, friends, and future goals. Interviewees include: First Lady Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, and Walter Cronkite. MODERATED/PRODUCED 20 television specials on Today’s Family. Attended each of the Official International UN Conferences on Women in Mexico City, Nairobi, and Beijing. TV Special "WOMEN OF THE WORLD" featured her interviews with UN delegates from Asia, Europe, Africa and the USA. Shown throughout the U.S. a 16 program TV Series, "EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION", also used as instruction for business, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and aired on PBS stations throughout the U.S. Videotaped, moderated, produced and edited two International Specials: "QUEST FOR THE CURES" (Ecuador) and "THE CHANGING AMAZON" (Peru). HONORS: Listed in WORLD’S WHO’S WHO OF WOMEN: Named "Woman of the Year" by CHARTER 100 and the LOS ANGELES FILM WELFARE LEAGUE, "Woman of Achievement" by the NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN. Earned a MA at Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Claremont Graduate University with an educational honor, Phi Kappa Delta. She was one of 15 graduates chosen for a Danforth Grad Scholarship. She is the 2006 Muskingum College’s Distinguished Service Alumni Award winner. ACTIVITIES: President/Founder American Spirit FD 501(c)(3); President (ret) Charter 100. As a member of the Explorer’s Club, she co-led three Expeditions; carrying their Flag and (UN’s) in Ecuador searching for possible cures for cancer. She carried Explorer's Flag for two expeditions in the Peruvian rain forests, did research in 17 rainforests (USA/Alaska, Asia, China, Borneo, South and Central America), National League of American Pen Women, spent four summers negotiating for Chinese students’ passports, in 2008 fact-finding in Asia, Tibet, and Bhutan. In 2009, she studied Gross National Happiness for three weeks in Bhutan. She is an adventurer to remote areas of the world. Doris Lee McCoy, Ph.D. 5758 Beaumont Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 Ph/Fax (858) 459-4971 Cell (858) 395-4971 Email: Dorisleem@gmail.com Web: www.dorisleemccoy.com
	Visionaries Change The World: Making Commitments & Taking Action Book I	by Doris Lee McCoy, Ph.D Jan. 26, 2012	$6.95	56891 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Doris Lee McCoy, Ph.D. Author, Interviewer, Psychologist, Speaker, TV Moderator and Producer Dr. McCoy has authored 7 published books. THE MAGIC OF GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS, features research on Bhutan, in the Himalayas, and is completing VISIONARIES CHANGE THE WORLD, which has personal interviews with people making a difference. Dr. Muhammad Yunus 2006 Nobel Prize winner (Microcredit), Bob Wright CEO NBC ret.(Autism), Nick Clooney (Sudan), Sir Edmund Hillary (Building Schools and Hospitals). AUTHOR, Award Winning AMERICA’S NEW FUTURE: 100 NEW ANSWERS, features interviews with Justice O’Connor (ret.), Steve Forbes, Colin Powell, David Rockefeller and other decision makers. A mandate for today’s survival with solutions to the 12 challenges ahead. JOURNEY OF A MUSIC WARRIOR (Award Winning book) and FROM THE AMAZON. MEGATRAITS: 12 Traits of Successful People (Interviews with: Malcolm Forbes, Ted Turner, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and others.) Dr. McCoy was FEATURED on 100+ TV and radio shows to relate the result of her research. She is one of those featured in a book, REMARKABLE WOMEN. INTERVIEWED over 3,000 successful entrepreneurs, politicians, business people, and celebrities. American Airlines aired her interviews for Nightingale/Conant Corp.’s THIS I BELIEVE six cassette series, discussing the professional lives of: Malcolm Forbes, Philip Caldwell (Chairman, Ford Motor Co.), Norman Cousins and Mary Cunningham. Discovery Tapes released for six-cassette albums that went to the medical profession throughout the country. She moderated a panel for "The Committee of 200" (Top Female Entrepreneurs in the USA). INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER on 12 Traits of Successful People, Leadership, and Visionaries. TELEVISION: Interviewed twice by FOX & FRIENDS, The Jim Bohanon Show, TV3 (Dublin, Ireland), and CNNfn. OPRAH requested a manuscript of AMERICA’S NEW FUTURE. She moderated/produced 3 television series. In "THE CHANGING WOMAN", Dr. McCoy discusses the art of balancing highly successful careers with family, friends, and future goals. Interviewees include: First Lady Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, and Walter Cronkite. MODERATED/PRODUCED 20 television specials on Today’s Family. Attended each of the Official International UN Conferences on Women in Mexico City, Nairobi, and Beijing. TV Special "WOMEN OF THE WORLD" featured her interviews with UN delegates from Asia, Europe, Africa and the USA. Shown throughout the U.S. a 16 program TV Series, "EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION", also used as instruction for business, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and aired on PBS stations throughout the U.S. Videotaped, moderated, produced and edited two International Specials: "QUEST FOR THE CURES" (Ecuador) and "THE CHANGING AMAZON" (Peru). HONORS: Listed in WORLD’S WHO’S WHO OF WOMEN: Named "Woman of the Year" by CHARTER 100 and the LOS ANGELES FILM WELFARE LEAGUE, "Woman of Achievement" by the NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN. Earned a MA at Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Claremont Graduate University with an educational honor, Phi Kappa Delta. She was one of 15 graduates chosen for a Danforth Grad Scholarship. She is the 2006 Muskingum College’s Distinguished Service Alumni Award winner. ACTIVITIES: President/Founder American Spirit FD 501(c)(3); President (ret) Charter 100. As a member of the Explorer’s Club, she co-led three Expeditions; carrying their Flag and (UN’s) in Ecuador searching for possible cures for cancer. She carried Explorer's Flag for two expeditions in the Peruvian rain forests, did research in 17 rainforests (USA/Alaska, Asia, China, Borneo, South and Central America), National League of American Pen Women, spent four summers negotiating for Chinese students’ passports, in 2008 fact-finding in Asia, Tibet, and Bhutan. In 2009, she studied Gross National Happiness for three weeks in Bhutan. She is an adventurer to remote areas of the world. Doris Lee McCoy, Ph.D. 5758 Beaumont Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 Ph/Fax (858) 459-4971 Cell (858) 395-4971 Email: Dorisleem@gmail.com Web: www.dorisleemccoy.com
	Words of Life, Poems, Scriptures, and Prayers Inspired by God for Life Situations	by LaKeisha Hall Jan. 25, 2012	$12.00	17898 words	Sample 30%
	Author bio: About The Author Evangelist LaKeisha M. Hall is a Philadelphia, PA native who is loved and regarded by many as a powerful intercessor. As a licensed and ordained Evangelist since 2007, she has preached the gospel with power and authority leading many souls to Christ. In May 2004, Evangelist Hall earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California where she is attends West Angeles Cathedral under the leadership of Bishop Charles E. Blake.
	Enlightening Cinderella Beyond the Prince Charming Fantasy	by Suzanne Harrill Jan. 25, 2012	$9.95	33326 words	Sample 20%
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	Dunia Ina Mema Mengi	by James Kemoli Amata Jan. 25, 2012	$1.99	8177 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: I was born by Gerishom Amata and Rosebetter Muhonja in Kenya on 22 December 1952. I am a retired secondary school teacher of Kiswahili and an excited preventive health care network marketer with Tiens International Health Products Company. I am a 1976 University of Nairobi Bachelor of Education [Arts (Hons)] graduate, qualified to teach Kiswahili and Christian Religious Education in high schools and teacher training colleges. I retired from teaching at the end of 2007 after teaching for 376 months. At St. John The Bapstist Likuyani Secondary School (February, 2000-2007) I taught Kiswahili; Moi Girls High School, Eldoret (September, 1976-1986) I taught Christian Religious Education and Kiswahili and (July, 1990-February, 2000) I taught Kiswahili and Wangulu Secondary School, Wodanga (1987 - July, 1990)I taught.the first two weeks Kiswahili and Christian Religious Education, there after I only taught Kiswahili. I have a passion for writing and indeed I am a farmer-like author with title like: HIGHLY REGRETTED: An autobiography of a bad teacher; Kisa cha Zahara Mage; Ushairi na Aina na Bahari za Mashairi; Before And After Your Wedding; …. I published my first book in 1985, by traditional publishing. I have tried self-publishing and now I am in great heat to explore E-publishing. However, I will never forget my Taaluma ya Ushairi (with Kitula King’ei) from which the publisher ate fat alone, and happens to be an E-book without my knowledge. As I do my business, I worship God in African Kenya Sabcrynnsk of Soi (Prayer and Healing) Church.
	Stupid and Rubbish	by Apoorve Dubey Jan. 25, 2012	Free!	6118 words	Sample 20%
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	The Little Book of Joy	by Julia M. Lindsey Jan. 23, 2012	$5.00	5729 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: For the past twenty-eight years, Julia has been an Occupational Therapist, specializing in pediatrics and committed to developing the potential of individual students in the school system so each child can be successful. She touches many lives by using her personal experiences and expertise to help others grow. She has always been a student of personal development and committed to having goals. After four years of marriage and two babies, her commitment to personal development and faith in her own ability to achieve her dreams was certainly put to the test. Her husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and heart disease; he eventually had to give up a successful law practice and stay at home. As the couple struggled to juggle their finances, health issues, and growing children, they were living by default instead of deliberately. Even though Julia knew intellectually what she should do, she did not have role models to help her clarify her thoughts and apply those skills in a practical way to her own life. She managed to keep a positive attitude, but it took nearly fifteen years for her to find life balance and a sense of control in her life. From her own personal experience, she knows that there are many individuals who could learn to live a more fulfilling life if they knew that they could simply make a choice to do that. Her books, Joy is Simply a Choice and Abundance is Simply a Choice reflect that hard-earned wisdom.
	The Little Book of Abundance	by Julia M. Lindsey Jan. 23, 2012	$5.00	6939 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: For the past twenty-eight years, Julia has been an Occupational Therapist, specializing in pediatrics and committed to developing the potential of individual students in the school system so each child can be successful. She touches many lives by using her personal experiences and expertise to help others grow. She has always been a student of personal development and committed to having goals. After four years of marriage and two babies, her commitment to personal development and faith in her own ability to achieve her dreams was certainly put to the test. Her husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and heart disease; he eventually had to give up a successful law practice and stay at home. As the couple struggled to juggle their finances, health issues, and growing children, they were living by default instead of deliberately. Even though Julia knew intellectually what she should do, she did not have role models to help her clarify her thoughts and apply those skills in a practical way to her own life. She managed to keep a positive attitude, but it took nearly fifteen years for her to find life balance and a sense of control in her life. From her own personal experience, she knows that there are many individuals who could learn to live a more fulfilling life if they knew that they could simply make a choice to do that. Her books, Joy is Simply a Choice and Abundance is Simply a Choice reflect that hard-earned wisdom.
	Miracles, Marvels, Memories and Me	by Donald Goodpaster Jan. 22, 2012	$2.99	62017 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: For the better part of thirty years, Hoosier born author/poet/songwriter/cartoonist Donald K. Goodpaster has had a long and successful run as an independent creative writer. With the first of 33 adorable children's stories he has written, titled "Ginger," to his most recent work, titled, "Swandae's Great Adventure," his has been, as he describes it, "a ride of a lifetime I wish everyone could experience. I've been truly blessed." From his early days as a contributing writer to one of the nation's finest Christian gift distributing companies, Messenger Corporation--a division of Renaissance Publishing, to an eight year run at Tennessee's own Dollywood Theme Park, Mr. Goodpaster has brought much joy to his readers. He has been spotlighted on television and radio throughout his career on such programs as "Pulse Plus" in Tampa, Florida, and "Cincinnati Alive" with Greg Fraley and Robin Woods. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan was presented two of Mr. Goodpaster's Poems. Additionally, his work, "For Love and Honor" was chosen for its patriotic theme to adorn the "Veteran's Anthem" - a short film produced by Wes Herrick Productions and Cinemarr Entertainment.
	Who Said It Couldn't Be Done?	by denise jones Jan. 22, 2012	$5.99	60571 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: One woman’s journey~involving poverty, incest, drug addiction,incarceration and lesbianism ~ to sobriety, spiritual redemption and inner peace. “Deep insecurity and inferiority, drug addiction and role confusion tormented me for many years. Often I wondered if I were a boy or a girl; if I were human or an animal. Who am I? What am I? Why am I? In spite of all these obstacles, Denise grabbed hold to a seed of hope. Denise was born and reared in the midst of a drug-infested environment on Chicago’s West Side. The oldest of seven siblings, Denise was reared by her grandparents in a sweet but bitter home. By the time she was five, she had been molested by several family members. Denise began shooting heroin at age twelve, initiating a cycle of crime and addiction that lasted 14 years. In 1986 Denise met the Lord Jesus Christ,who gave her a second chance at life and rewrote her destiny. Upon changing her lifestyle and connecting with positive people, Denise overcame the adversities controlling her life and has lived the last 24 years, clean and sober. After years of using drugs, she made the cognitive decision to turn her life around and do something positive for herself.
	Segments Of My Mind	by Barry Cramp Jan. 22, 2012	$1.99	1452 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: The author was born in the late 1950,s in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, (then Rhodesia).He then moved to England when very young, and then subsequently back to Southern Africa, being Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. He is now married and lives in Northern Wales,UK. All characters in this publication are fictitous and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
	Encouragement from Life	by Glynda Lomax Jan. 21, 2012	$1.99	33485 words	Sample 20%
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	Encouragement from the Heart	by Glynda Lomax Jan. 20, 2012	$1.99	40598 words	Sample 20%
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	Now Power	by John Wolcott Adams Jan. 19, 2012	$4.99	4828 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: John Wolcott Adams is the author of eleven self-help, meta-physical and prosperity books. A Unity Minister, he was ordained in 1966 by Lowell Fillmore, son of the founders of Unity School of Practical Christianity. He founded Unity in The Olympic Church in Port Angeles, WA, and is the founder/director of Golden Key Ministry-Unity, a world-wide prayer ministry by mail and the Internet. Visit his web sites: GoldenKeyMinistry.com and MoreProsperityForYou.com.
	The Rainbow Won't Wait	by Lisa V. Proulx Jan. 18, 2012	$1.99	28828 words	Sample 25%
	Author bio: I am a laid back 70's chick who loves to write horror! I grew up watching scary movies and my favorite show as a kid was Dark Shadows. I am a feature writer for my hometown newspaper where I have worked for over 10 years. I also write a weekly column chronicling events in my area. I am the author of the vampire novel PUNCTURE, which was published in 2004 and MOTHER'S MONSTER, a short horror story, which was published in the anthology DOSES OF DEATH in 2005. I was also instrumental in the editing of this anthology, choosing stories to be published and helping with the design and layout. PUNCTURE has been "re-vamped" and will be coming to a neck near you in December 2011. I have been writing horror since I was in elementary school and my first story was, LILY WAS A WITCH. I was about eight years old. In 9th grade, my English teacher liked my poem, SCREAMS OF NO REPLY and had it published in the newspaper. I felt like a celebrity! I recently completed a memoir about a woman growing up poor and abused in Appalachia during the Depression and I am actively seeking an agent to represent my work. I have raised Rottweilers for over 13 years and I am a belly dancer! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! :)
	Finding Balance: Turning Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones	by Gordon Rogowitz Jan. 17, 2012	$9.99	27123 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Gordon Rogowitz is a writer and a former professor of Ecology who has traveled the world and picked up a few kernels of wisdom from folks he calls “Roadside Gurus,” people who have knowledge to share but may not necessarily know it. He gained inspiration for this book by walking the lonely canyons of Arizona.
	Inspiration to Live Your MAGIC!â„¢	by Larry Anderson Jan. 15, 2012	$9.99	35198 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Larry Anderson is an award-winning businessman, speaker, author and philanthropist. He transformed himself from a lonely, penniless, high school dropout to a happy, fulfilled man living his dreams. In the Live Your MAGIC! series, Larry explains how he changed the direction of his life -- and shows how you, too, can make your dreams come true. The three books are: Inspiration to Live Your MAGIC! 75 Inspiring Biographies Wisdom to Live Your MAGIC! Life Lessons from 50 Amazing Teachers The Journey to Live Your MAGIC! Five Gifts. Five Choices. Six Tools. Published by LIAP Media Corp., a social enterprise. 100% of the profits and author royalties from the LIVE Your MAGIC! series of books are donated to charity.
	On Both Sides of the Diagnosis: A Survival Guide for Children and Adults by a Childhood Cancer Survivor Who Became a Doctor	by Terry O. Scott Jan. 15, 2012	$9.99	31008 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Terry O. Scott coauthored On Both Sides of the Diagnosis with Andrew J. Dettore, D.O. The two have been lifelong friends, and Terry O. Scott helped Andy survive his trials with cancer. Terry O. Scott is a novelist, essayist, poet and screenwriter. Look for his works (and more coming) on lulu.com. Also, more are coming to Smashwords.
	O Derry Boy	by Mervyn Cooke Jan. 15, 2012	$0.99	2706 words	Sample 20%
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	Miracle Mutt	by Rita Villa Jan. 15, 2012	Free!	1890 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I have been creating things for as long as I can remember. Everything from paintings and sculptures to novels. Creativity is such an important part of my life that I can't imagine not getting up every day with some artistic project to do. Writing a novel had always been a goal of mine but I never actually sat down to do it until 2007 when I wrote The Cat Factory. After that I was hooked. Next came Hope Is Contagious, Ripples and God doesn't make junk. For years I studied spirituality and had just finished getting a masters in the Paranormal, therefore I wrote about spiritual transformations. My goal was to help people. It always has been. And I truly hope any of my stories will help you, if not in a spiritual way, then just to enjoy. After years of writing about spirituality I wanted to try something different. My friends tease me and say that I've gone over to the dark side. Not really. Though my newest novel, The Contraption, does explore the dark side of human nature it also brings in my love for the paranormal and some really strong spiritual ideas, like watch what you think about, it may come true. Writing The Contraption was so much fun and I hope anyone who reads it will have fun, get scared, wonder and be immersed in something new and different. After all, that's really what it's all about. Like my stories, the paranormal has many sides. There's the happy, spiritual side. The realm of miracles, angles, life after death, hope, healing, wonder and love. On the other side of the paranormal there's mystery, intrigue, and the unknown. It brings in magic and psychics and witches and black cats. It makes you wonder and question. I guess that's what I love about it most. In the end the paranormal is something that can never be proven to exist or not to exist. Whether it lifts you up and makes you feel good or it scares the heck out of you, hopefully it entertains you!
	Diamonds in the Light	by Jewel Williams Jan. 14, 2012	Free!	9513 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Jewel is the founder of Jeweled Ministries, a Christian Womens’ communication tool to develop and encourage women. She is also, the co-founder of Wiseducators with her husband, Eugene Williams, Jr. She hosts Inspirational Jewels BlogTalkRadio Show which airs Author Spotlights and Leading Ladies that serve the community, nation or international areas. She and her husband travel to give workshops and seminars on The Writing Alternatives to the Novel, i.e. Blogs, articles, workbooks, etc. Additionally, has authored I Am the Darker Brother Workbook to her husband's novella, I Am the Darker Brother , Self-Publishing 101: A guide to preparing, marketing and publishing your masterpiece. , and A Special Woman Reigns. She has written articles, newsletters, and press releases. She diligently works on articles, short stories, e-course workbooks and additional writings.
	The Book of Alexander: Words to Ponder	by Tirell A. M. Clifton I Jan. 14, 2012	$6.25	4714 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Tirell Alexander Maxwell Clifton I was born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 16, 1969. During his adult life, he has amassed experience in different occupations, including bookkeeping, courier, telephone repair technician, and school bus driver. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the International Theological University of Pasadena, California (1998 and 2000), and was ordained as an independent minister on February 14, 2001. Shortly afterwards, he formed Broken Shackles Ministries in Orange, New Jersey, and made his target audience the entire world by putting the ministry on the Internet. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. He is married to LaWanda Cox-Clifton, and is the father of one daughter (Cherish) and two sons (Lawrence, and Tirell II), and the grandfather of a little girl (Makylah).
	Notes Of The Heart	by Marian Griffin Jan. 13, 2012	$4.99	68666 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Marian Griffin was born in Manhattan, New York though was raised both there and in Southern California. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her undergraduate degree is in Advertising/Journalism and she is currently a teacher. She has been a meditator for going on twenty years. She loves writing, art, swimming, walking and just being in the life. Notes Of The Heart is Marian's first book.
	Redeem Your Life	by Chaz Day Jan. 12, 2012	$5.00	2844 words	Sample 40%
	Author bio: Chaz Day is the Owner/CEO of Redemercise Fitness & Health. He created Redemercise to help individuals release the barriers that are holding them back from achieving the health & physique they desire. By removing the Barriers, the individual can accelerate their results and maintain them once they have manifested the health and physique they want. When you decide to make Redemercise part of your life you set in motion the releasing of your old eating habits, diets, and ineffective exercises that didn't work in the past and you redeem yourself by adopting new eating habits. Take Redemercise powerful Nutritional supplements, & cultivate a new mental image of the physique you desire.
	Mendigando en Barcelona	by Víctor De Miután Jan. 12, 2012	$0.99	4297 words	Sample 40%
	Author bio: Víctor De Miután (Ciudad real, 1978) es un artista y emprendedor con una amplia experiencia en el campo de la instrospección. Desde mediados de los 2000, ha llevado a cabo diversos proyectos online y offline, todos encaminados a ofrecer técnicas y herramientas para ayudar a ayudarse.
	The Stars	by John Blandly Jan. 12, 2012	$0.99	1417 words	Sample 30%
	Author bio: Generous small literary publications on rare occasions published my stories. Some are in "Short Stories Online," an ebook here. Like any writer, I depend on the kindness of strangers. "The Drip Theory" is included in a new ebook, "The Stars." I came up with the "Drip Theory" I don't know when, but when I mentioned it to a few people, they thought it was wild. I'm afraid to mention it to respected astronomers, who I come into contact regularly, and who already think I'm in deep space. "The Volunteers" was originally published in "Studio" (Australia). I love Australia and hope some day to visit there. South America too. Here's a link to a new short film, please forgive me: it's called "John Blandly eBooks" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvMuExUS61M&feature=related here's another one" "Parents Weekend" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLqGAxWAAA&list=UUqSJRvokev5kxqWNfYczwCQ&index=2&feature=plcp Love stories--that's what I like in a book or a movie. Some love stories here are "Girlfriends Lost," and "The Volunteers." There may be others. Sci Fi alert! Man your battle stations! Or woman them, whatever you want. I have always been interested in astronomy. I get new books almost every year (almanacs), since there are always new discoveries. "The Meddlers," and "Peeps" deal with what might happen if there was virtual travel to nearby stars, which I think will happen. I am continuing to work on Enhanced eBooks, which includes photos or films or music. Here, "The Underground," is perhaps the best example, but there is some enhancement with photos or art in "Famous Fake Books," "Rock Star Diet," and "Girlfriends Lost." The enhancement makes the books harder to edit for publication through the premium catalogue. The typescript gets variable--big--small--different fonts. The conversion process rips away formatting I guess. I am just a simple literary anarchist, working my way up to I don't know what. I just added a new improved version of Rock Star Diet, with more jokes, and photos of my favorite rock stars. Check out my films by searching johnblandly on YouTube. Phantom of the Art Gallery http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnBlandly#p/u/0/XiDzQvtkbcA I reside in the wilderness of the New York frontier. Here are some links to navigate with me! "Abbie," the love story of Frankie and Maisie, who get involved in the drama of Abbie Hoffman's underground life in the Thousand Islands http://www.synergebooks.com/ebook_abbie.html me book of poetry--just jokes in the form of poems http://synergebooks.com/ebook_new&easypoems.html If you've got nothing better to do, you can read my hopefully somewhat accurate poems about the meaning of life. Good luck! Also, please buy a copy of one of my novellas or novelettes from Smashwords. It is said that a prophet is not without honor except in his home town. Based on sales of my books, looks like my home town is--THE WORLD! The young adult novelette, The Volunteers, is based on a number of true stories, or more accurately, harrowing experiences. Girlfriends Lost is completely fictional--I wish! I do not know how to explain it right now except to say, Caesar used to write about himself in the third person, but he had far better adventures. So, enjoy reading "The Death of John Blandly, Continued," included in this novella, and if you can figure it out, let me know, at jjbrearton@aol.com. A novelette that I first published here has now been released as an ebook by Aripublishing.com. It is a surprisingly popular young adult western story. Here's the gigantic link: Ruthy’s New Texas Lawyer Friend, by John Blandly http://www.amazon.com/Ruthys-Texas-Lawyer-Friend-ebook/dp/B004WLOR70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1306963354&sr=1-1 Some of the covers of my books use photos courtesy of Freedigitalphotos.net. http://twitter.com/blandly
	22 Rules of Mastermind	by Ford Johnson Jan. 10, 2012	$3.95	22583 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: The author, Ford Johnson, is passionate about writing and comes up with this innovation inspired masterpiece to improve mankind as a connection to make a difference to our generation. He sees writing as part of what he is created to do. “Life without writing is living an unfulfilled life,” he voiced out with passion. His ruthless, audacious and theoretically inspired way of interpreting wisdom, circular knowledge and mystery puts him into a lot of people’s interests and consideration. He is a Minister Fruitful-Vine Gospel Mission in Calabar, Cross-River State of Nigeria, where he also lives.
	Broken Solidarity—Secrets of a UAW President	by William Cory Stanley Jan. 10, 2012	$9.99	31475 words	Sample 9%
	Author bio: William Cory Stanley is a writer, preacher, teacher, and past president of UAW Local 292, which had an active and retired membership of 8,000 during his tenure. He is the author of four books, including Two Stones Between Us, Whisper of Promise, and A Light in the Dark. Cory has been involved in Christian ministry for the last twenty years, including a stint as a missionary in the country of Belize in Central America. He has a Bachelor of Theology degree in ministry. A dedicated husband and father of two children, he and his family reside in Indiana.
	Finding Me	by Nissi Mutale Jan. 09, 2012	$8.99	9106 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Nissi Mutale is a Zambian born writer who grew up and lives in East London. She writes Chick Lit, poetry and essays on Black British culture. Nissi is a serial blogger who blogs about writing at: plantainperiodicals.wordpress.com and life at: nissiknows.wordpress.com