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Gilly’s Divorce or Don’t Make The Mistakes I Did and Gilly’s Manual And Advice On Coping With Your Divorce by Gay Toltl Kinman Gilly’s Divorce or Don’t Make The Mistakes I Did and Gilly’s Manual And Advice On Coping With Your Divorce by Gay Toltl Kinman Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 28672 words Sample 20%
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Gay Toltl Kinman has nine award nominations for her writing; several short stories in American and English magazines and anthologies; seven children's books; a Y.A. gothic novel; three adult mysteries; several short plays produced; many articles in professional journals and newspapers; and co-edited two non-fiction books. Kinman has library and law degrees.
Mamãe, deixe-me crescer by Osni Passos Mamãe, deixe-me crescer by Osni Passos Feb. 05, 2012 $9.99 6549 words Sample 20%
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Gilly’s Manual And Advice On Coping With Your Divorce by Gay Toltl Kinman Gilly’s Manual And Advice On Coping With Your Divorce by Gay Toltl Kinman Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 5011 words Sample 15%
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Gay Toltl Kinman has nine award nominations for her writing; several short stories in American and English magazines and anthologies; seven children's books; a Y.A. gothic novel; three adult mysteries; several short plays produced; many articles in professional journals and newspapers; and co-edited two non-fiction books. Kinman has library and law degrees.
MSCANTGETRIGHT by Shakeya Craig MSCANTGETRIGHT by Shakeya Craig Feb. 04, 2012 $7.99 147085 words Sample 15%
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Shakeya Craig resides in her hometown of Philadelphia,Pa. She enjoys performing volunteer work when permitted towards non-profit organizations like Prancing Paws No-Kill animal rescue, ActionAids Friends For Life and CCFI(Comprehensive Center For The Formerly Incarcerated) Besides working on her first fiction novel, in her down time she likes to read, play scrabble, cook and travel.
Deborah James's Online Dating Success by Amelie Anderson Deborah James's Online Dating Success by Amelie Anderson Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 9014 words Sample 10%
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A lover of writing, especially erotic fiction. Many more titles on their way. Email amelie.anderson@ymail.com for updates on new books released.
Poems of Life by Elisabeth Dubois Poems of Life by Elisabeth Dubois Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 2826 words Sample 20%
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I live every day to fulfill my ambition of being the best at what I do. I will never be a Rembrandt or a Monet but I will have enjoyed and hopefully a lot of others , the work I create and Share. As for my writing, you may enjoy my Poetry and feature scripts and short stories. An artist life can be very lonely AT TIMES! Please enjoy all that I can share with you!
Though I Toil: Devotional Prayer for Caregivers by Rhea Cassels Though I Toil: Devotional Prayer for Caregivers by Rhea Cassels Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 3929 words Sample 20%
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M. Lee enjoys cooking, studying the Bible, enjoying God’s landscape with her playful terrier (a constant companion), and of course, praying for others. Her prayers encouraged Rhea Cassels who, like most caregivers, suddenly found herself caring for her ailing father whose conditions suddenly worsened. As a first-time caregiver, she learned so much that she emerged from the experience purposing to encourage and uplift and share useful resources with other caregivers.
She Left You, So Now What? by Chris Carpenter She Left You, So Now What? by Chris Carpenter Feb. 03, 2012 $3.99 12620 words Sample 15%
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I'll Remember You by Kirby Wright I'll Remember You by Kirby Wright Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 2982 words Sample 5%
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Kirby Wright was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is a graduate of Punahou School in Honolulu and the University of California at San Diego. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. Wright has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and is a past recipient of the Jodi Stutz Memorial Prize in Poetry, the Ann Fields Poetry Prize, the Academy of American Poets Award, the Robert Browning Award for Dramatic Monologue, and Arts Council Silicon Valley Fellowships in Poetry and The Novel. BEFORE THE CITY, his first poetry collection, took First Place at the 2003 San Diego Book Awards. Wright is also the author of the companion novels PUNAHOU BLUES and MOLOKA’I NUI AHINA, both set in Hawaii. He was a Visiting Fellow at the 2009 International Writers Conference in Hong Kong, where he represented the Pacific Rim region of Hawaii. He was also a Visiting Writer at the 2010 Martha’s Vineyard Residency in Edgartown, Mass., and the 2011 Artist in Residence at Milkwood International, Czech Republic.
Healthy You, Healthy LOVE: Heal your broken heart and unlock the secrets to a healthy you for long lasting healthy love! by Nadine Piat-Niski Healthy You, Healthy LOVE: Heal your broken heart and unlock the secrets to a healthy you for long lasting healthy love! by Nadine Piat-Niski Feb. 01, 2012 $9.99 32941 words Sample 15%
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Nadine Piat-Niski is a Personal Coach and an international expert in Confidence, Healthy Love and Breakup Recovery. Nadine is also a writer, speaker and columnist and she works with clients worldwide to skilfully assist them to address areas of their life that are not going to plan. Nadine Piat-Niski is the person to see If you feel stressed, anxious and unhappy, lacking confidence and worth, and you would like to improve your relationship/s. Nadine's book 'Healthy you, Healthy LOVE', is a beautiful and powerful book that explores many areas of relationships - with a keen focus on the relationship you have with yourself as this is the relationship that governs ALL relationships. Calibrate Coaching was founded by Nadine in 2008, she's the Principal Coach and Nadine and her team work closely with their clients to facilitate personal greatness, joy and fulfillment through advanced self-awareness. Nadine offers one-on-one Personal Coaching via telephone or skype and runs small online groups and workshops. Through professional support, action and accountability you can achieve amazing results! May you learn to love from the inside out!
Glucosamine For Dogs And Other Pets by Robert Davidson Glucosamine For Dogs And Other Pets by Robert Davidson Feb. 01, 2012 $7.97 13965 words Sample 20%
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Date Ideas: Fun Things To Do For Couples by Alan Detwiler Date Ideas: Fun Things To Do For Couples by Alan Detwiler Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 15505 words Sample 30%
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Alan Detwiler grew up on a small farm. That background gave him some special insights and perspectives. The weather and the natural world are very much a part of living on a farm. On a farm, everyday observations demonstrate how plants and animals grow and develop and how weather and climate interact with living things. Alan and anyone growing up a farm knows that our food supply is very much dependant on how much it rains, when it rains, and how warm or cold it is. Genetics and disease are topics of special concern to anyone living on a farm. Farm crops and farm animals are not the plants and animals of the wild. They have been genetically altered by human intervention. Farmers are especially aware of those differences and how genetics produce those differences. Farm animals are in constant threat of disease. It is not uncommon for farmers to loose substantial numbers of their animals to disease. Farm living, plus an interest in science gave Alan the background for writing the science fiction novel Extreme Distance Genome Exchange. The novel examines drastic climate change and epidemic. Those two threats are very serious and are perhaps likely to drastically affect our lives. The consequences of either of those calamities are bound to be unpleasant, but why react with anxiety? Wouldn't a better reaction be to take action to be prepared and feel good that you have done so? The main themes in the novel are maximizing resilience through self sufficiency and self reliance. Extreme Distance Genome exchange is the story of how people prepare for and react to the changes of the upcoming decades. Alan writes to explore ideas and to discover ways to more enjoy life. He uses the ideas of others and adds what his own experiences and observations can contribute. Imagination adds new ideas for appreciating all that is good. His hope is that the readers of his books will do the same.
The Right to be a Man and a Father by George Karavidas 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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65 Ways to Meet Women by Dee Phillips 65 Ways to Meet Women by Dee Phillips Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 8076 words Sample 10%
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An English Major at University, Denny (Dee) Phillips loves science fiction and enjoys coming up with new ideas in that genre. Her newest interest is in vampire books. Denny has made a career out of writing website content articles and has researched many different topics. As such, she also has many information books available.
How to Find Your Soul Mate by Lisa Oliver How to Find Your Soul Mate by Lisa Oliver Jan. 31, 2012 $4.99 21401 words Sample 15%
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Lisa Oliver is English born although she has lived in New Zealand for most of her life. After two abusive marriages it was her third (and current) husband who encouraged her to start writing online - something she has been doing for more than ten years now. When she is not writing Lisa loves to read and spend time on the beach with her new puppy, Ellie. Lisa has three adult children, three adult step children and currently seven grandchildren although there is another one on the way. Although most of Lisa's books are based on either raising awareness of domestic violence or helping women who have escaped family violence, she is also interested in spiritual and creative topics. A lot of her more recent work has been in helping older women to get in touch with their own creativity once their children have left home. Her own efforts in this area include taking up photography and she is currently in her third year of an Art and Creative Design course.
Last Year by Merlin Douglas Larsen Last Year by Merlin Douglas Larsen Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 23440 words Read a sample
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I'm "middle-aged", married once, have nine children and a growing number of grandchildren, and I'm retired. I have plenty of time for writing and researching. Perversely, I have little ambition to do so. The books I have written seem to have satisfied my urge to explore and express in this medium. "I know practically nothing about almost everything." That's a mantra that keeps me from getting too full of myself. The test of a good book is when the author can return to it after many years and find it satisfying. Because we mature in our thinking as we age, it usually happens that a return to earlier literary creations shows up how ignorant we were. If a book we wrote back then stands up to the passing of time, we must have done something right. I must have succeeded in retaining the good stuff and disposing of the bad; because, despite the inevitable flaws that I see now and could not see then, my books and short stories from the swiftly receding past entertain me today. I put up most of what I think I know on the subject of the Norman Conquest at my Website, see link below....
FORECLOSURE is The New FORECLOSURE is The New "F" Word ~ losing your home without losing your hope by Marci Seither Jan. 30, 2012 $2.99 6629 words Sample 20%
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Marci Seither is a freelance writer who lives in California. She has written for local papers as well as larger publications, but mostly she tells people she is a "mom who writes". She has been married to John for over 26 years. They are the parents of six pretty awesome kids who have provided her with volumes of great material, symphonies of laughter, and loads of laundry.
Make Sure The Love Never Dies--Clever Ideas for Text Messages, Love Poems and Notes, and The Little Surprises That Will Keep The Fires Burning by Make Sure The Love Never Dies--Clever Ideas for Text Messages, Love Poems and Notes, and The Little Surprises That Will Keep The Fires Burning by markr Jan. 30, 2012 $3.99 7799 words Sample 20%
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HOW TO HAVE FUN GETTING MARRIED by Ned Hoskin HOW TO HAVE FUN GETTING MARRIED by Ned Hoskin Jan. 29, 2012 $14.95 11562 words Sample 20%
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Practicing Marriage Celebrant, (Wed by Ned) Gallerist , Co-Founder of As Iz Art Gallery in Portarlington Victoria Australia (www.asizart.com.au) a community friendly Gallery for Contemporary artists. Has published a series of articles and cartoons in a Bellarine Peninsula newspaper with a satirical look at life in the Pub and general Life observations. Developed a following of readers in the Victorian region. Currently working on 2 books including a cartoon series based on Australian Pub Life through the eyes of the Knights of the Round Table, a group of characters who frequent the "Local" on a daily basis. Known for writing Mez's Mussel Song for a local Mussel manufacturer. Writes songs, lyrics, and short stories. Working on the long awaited novel. Paints although chronically colour-blind.
Recovery from Hazardous Parenting: How to Reclaim Your Life After Raising Children with Behavior Disorders by Brenda McCreight Recovery from Hazardous Parenting: How to Reclaim Your Life After Raising Children with Behavior Disorders by Brenda McCreight Jan. 28, 2012 $0.99 10375 words Sample 20%
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Brenda McCreight, Ph.D., is a therapist, author, and consultant specializing in services for adoptive and foster families dealing with challenges such as FASD, ADHD, conduct disorder, attachment disorder, developmental delays, and cognitive impairment. Brenda is the author of “Recognizing and Managing Children with Fetal Alcohol/Syndrome” published by the Child Welfare League of America, and of “Parenting Your Older Adopted Child” published by New Harbinger Publications and “Eden’s Secret Journal: The Story of an Older Child Adoption” published by Adoption Press and “Help I’ve Been Adopted” by Tapestry Books. Brenda sees clients at her office in Nanaimo, British Columbia and she provides distance parent coaching by phone and by email. Most importantly, she is the mother of fourteen children and has seven grandchildren. She can be contacted through her web site at http://www.theadoptioncounselor.com
We the Victims: A Guide to Relationships for Victim Type Women by Ser Livre We the Victims: A Guide to Relationships for Victim Type Women by Ser Livre Jan. 27, 2012 $1.00 11422 words Sample 10%
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To be free forever. That is what I wish for women out there. Freedom from abuse, from the chains of hatred and bitterness that bind them and from their own insecurities. My works are meant to inspire change, inspire love and inspire growth. No women deserves to be unhappy and treated badly. Men are not our superiors, they are our equals. Never doubt yourself.
For the Wounded Soul by Cheryline Lawson For the Wounded Soul by Cheryline Lawson Jan. 27, 2012 $9.99 29713 words Sample 2%
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Mrs. Cheryline Lawson is a full time writer and author and is very passionate about writing. She has been married now for 27 years and has two boys; 22 and 17 years. Ms. Lawson lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but has roots in Jamaica, West Indies. She is a great public speaker and is on a journey of self improvement, growth and development. Mrs. Lawson holds a degree in Communications. She has authored and self published five books, which are doing quite well on the Internet; one of which was recently published called, “For The Wounded Soul,’ a compilation of true stories about individuals who have endured abuse, experienced domestic violence, addiction, infidelity and more. She has extensive knowledge of Internet marketing; creating blogs, web content, sales copy and proofreading. When she is not working, Mrs. Lawson loves to read, exercise and watch sports and forensic science TV documentaries. Mrs. Lawson loves family, great friends and enjoying life. Her passion is empowering and helping others.
A Deeper Intimacy for Valentine's Day, Improving Sex and Intimacy, Along With 12 Sexy Gift Ideas for Him and Her by Sam Dutton A Deeper Intimacy for Valentine's Day, Improving Sex and Intimacy, Along With 12 Sexy Gift Ideas for Him and Her by Sam Dutton Jan. 27, 2012 $3.79 5304 words Sample 20%
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Making Love, Not Porn: A Romantic, Natural, and Emotional Guide to Sex in the 21st Century by Jonathon Jones Making Love, Not Porn: A Romantic, Natural, and Emotional Guide to Sex in the 21st Century by Jonathon Jones Jan. 26, 2012 $0.99 12343 words Sample 33%
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Born and raised in a small town in central Illinois, Jonathon Jones has spent most of his life involved in academic pursuits. He attended the University of Illinois where he studied Art History, and later received a Bachelor's degree in Art History at the University of South Florida. In addition, he also received a Master's degree in Library Science at that same University. He has side degrees and certifications in PC repair, and is also a member of the Society for Collegiate Scholars as well as the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Some of his many interests include healthy eating, philosophy, art, antiques, history, human relations, writing short stories, and trivia games. For 25 years of his life he has been an avid researcher and collector of antiques and collectibles, and since 1997 has been a seller as well, primarily via online auction sites such as Ebay. He has also collaborated with and sent textual and visual submissions to Ted Hake, writer of the Hake's Character Collectibles Guides, and some of his former collection pieces have been pictured within the pages of those books. His most recent dream is to write informative manuals as well as short stories via the E-book format, and with the love and support of his family and friends, he hopes this dream will become a reality. He currently resides in Florida near his family, whom he would like to thank wholeheartedly for giving him the hope and inspiration that he needs to make all of his dreams come true.
No More Drama: A Practical Guide to Healthy Relationships by Gregory Boyce No More Drama: A Practical Guide to Healthy Relationships by Gregory Boyce Jan. 26, 2012 $5.99 40586 words Sample 20%
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I work as a certified Psychotherapist in private practice in Guelph, ON, Canada. My scope of practice includes: couples and relationship counseling; and individuals challenged with adjustment disorder, anxiety disorders, dysthymic disorder, major depressive disorder, and the personality disorders. My therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Redecision Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Motivational Interviewing, Nurtured Heart Parenting, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Light Body School Shamanic Practices. I am married, and blessed with three grown children and their spouses. I'm is an avid fly fisherman, and canoeist.
555 Questions to Ask a Potential Mate by Toby Welch 555 Questions to Ask a Potential Mate by Toby Welch Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 5211 words Sample 20%
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After living in a dozen countries and earning an accounting degree, Toby Welch followed her dream of becoming a writer. Since penning an article in 2003 on travelling to Saudi Arabia, Toby hasn't stopped writing and has over 200 published print articles to her credit and another 250 online pieces.
When A Black Man Cries....His Pain Runs Deep: The Highs and Lows of Being A Black Man by LOVE WORKS When A Black Man Cries....His Pain Runs Deep: The Highs and Lows of Being A Black Man by LOVE WORKS Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 6130 words Sample 20%
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Raymond Sturgis a author by talent and trendsetter by day. Raymond Sturgis has so many books that have touched the hearts of so many people. Mr. Sturgis is on a mission of breaking the Guinness Book of records for most books published in a year. Although the record is important, however, nothing pleases him more than sharing quality work with people all over the world.
THE SUPREME WISDOM - Solution to the so-called NEGROES Problem VOL. 1 by Elijah Muhammad THE SUPREME WISDOM - Solution to the so-called NEGROES Problem VOL. 1 by Elijah Muhammad Jan. 25, 2012 $3.99 22269 words Sample 20%
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Talking Them Through: Crisis Communications with the Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill by Rory Miller Talking Them Through: Crisis Communications with the Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill by Rory Miller Jan. 25, 2012 $5.99 26882 words Sample 15%
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After nearly thirty years in martial arts, 18 working with violent criminals in Corrections and a year as a contractor in Iraq, I now teach and write on the subject of violence. I've been a military medic; a tactical team member and leader; a corrections officer and sergeant. Basically, I'm a little scarred up, but generally happy.
New Year's Eve Party Planning, a New Year's Eve Guide to Planning and Hosting an Awesome Party! by Sam Dutton New Year's Eve Party Planning, a New Year's Eve Guide to Planning and Hosting an Awesome Party! by Sam Dutton Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 5153 words Sample 20%
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Hugs and Kisses by Linda Meckler Hugs and Kisses by Linda Meckler Jan. 25, 2012 $5.99 3019 words Sample 20%
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I am an author and public speaker. I have 2 self-published books. Ghost Kids Trilogy for ages 8 to adult. 2 real kids and 2 Ghost Kids Team up for adventures and mysteries ending with the hunt for Pirates Treasure. The next book is, Fight Your Medical Insurance Nightmares!! Let me show you how. For all consumers to get their bills paid. Sample appeal letters, explains how insurance works, coding, medical insurance terminology. But the best part of being a writer today is just because you have a published book you do not have to stop writing. Now you can writer and finish your books which have been in your computer for years and upload them on to this websites and others like it. It is a writers market now. I love it.
What Do Women Really Want by April LeDeux What Do Women Really Want by April LeDeux Jan. 25, 2012 $3.99 2196 words Sample 20%
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Steven by Nancy Reil Riojas Steven by Nancy Reil Riojas Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 1608 words Sample 15%
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Thank you for visiting my profile. Throughout each of our lives, stories continuously happen all around us. What's thrilling is expressing them on paper, yet presenting the story to you with grace and clarity is in itself another story. In addition, we writers share a great challenge of maintaining your attention, never an easy task. Hence, my goal is to present stories that move your heart. I am from San Antonio, Texas, and after decades of a successful career in real estate, I still live in this great state. Most of my novelettes, novellas,and short stories are inspired by true events and take place only in Texas settings. I attempt to keep my writing style clear and direct, which can be enjoyed from the young to the old. In several of the stories, I provide Texas facts with the violence of self defense battles and natural disasters as well as moving, emotional struggles then combine them with moral fortitude. By keeping the reading time of some of the stories no longer than the length of a movie, the intent is to spark interest in those who dislike reading. "Writing opens the window to our souls, yet reading opens the door. If I can inspire anyone to read, then I feel successful in my endeavor." My stories: "Monster At My Window" (Novella) "Moonshiner, The Wolf" (Novella) "Hannibal~A True Story" (Short Story) "Rabbi's Books" (Short Story) "Visiting Mary" (Short Story) "Flood of 1965" (Short Story) "Steven" (Short Story) ~~~~ REVIEWS ~~~~ "Moonshiner, The Wolf" 1. This book helps us to understand two things: One, life is about the realization that if you know something has to be done, be self-reliant and do it, which in turn creates a strong sense of worth. And two, for some of us it can be difficult to know others as deeply as we might like to, especially those we love the most. Be good to those you love so you can live with them after this life, forever and ever." Andrew Campbell 2. "Kudos! A heart-wrenching story that entices you to keep reading. It's well written and certainly appropriate for all ages. Loved reading it." Thomas Holden 3. "A moving story from beginning to end, but one scene is a real tear-jerker." - Alpine Avalance, Alpine, Tx. Valerie P. 4. " 'Moonshiner, The Wolf' tells the tale of a courageous West Texas ranch woman. She befriends a wolf who becomes her lifetime guardian. Don't miss out, read it!"-- Bandera County Courier Editor, Bandera, Tx. Carolyn Edwards. "MONSTER AT MY WINDOW" 1. "A highly recommended thriller! Good battle scenes and good plot will hold your interest all the way through. Not one unneccesary or boring word in the entire story as the author does not force elements that disrupt the flow. The characters come to life and the setting fits like a glove. It begins with an up close casting of a young daughter who tells the truth and from there it unfolds into a unique storyline when friends face up to creatures that infiltrate a south Texas town. The end will leave you wanting more thrills, I guarantee it." David Martinelli 2. "Great Read! I thought this book would be all about monsters, but I got more out of it than just a monster story. This book reminds people that no matter how a child describes something, you should always listen and hear them! The way a child views something is not always the way we adults view them. Great book! To me, much more than a monster story." Wanda S. 3. "Different, but interesting." R.em "Hannibal~A True Story" 1. The storyline in this short story produces no punches as the author describes her survival against an animal that was never taught love." Kristina Howells, France author "VISTING MARY" 1. "This short story is charged with emotion and the imagery is fantastic as well --- keep writing." Heather Kitt "THE RABBI'S BOOKS" 1. "Excellent point of view. From the atrocities depicted in Elie Wiesel's "Night" to the haunting scene of Schindler's List, these events truly are worth teaching. To think that certain schools would have the nerve to excuse the matter is absolutely disappointing. Bravo to you, Nancy, for portraying that point of view and doing it so well!" Shane Ryan, writer "Flood of 1965" 1. "I felt like I was a part of the story, good description." Laura Everly Note from author: "In December the Christmas short story "Visiting Mary" was chosen for publication by the editors of four newspapers throughout Texas, "The Bandera County Courier" in Bandera County, "The Leader" in Dallas, Texas," La Prensa San Antonio", and "El Hispano News," Dallas, Texas." I am sole owner of these published stories and they are copyrighted at the U. S. Copyright Office, Washington, D.C. It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright law to the owner of copyright. Thank you.
Prisons without walls by Yvette Kanarick Prisons without walls by Yvette Kanarick Jan. 23, 2012 $4.99 35953 words Sample 20%
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Education: Yvette Taylor Kanarick holds a Ph. D in Counseling Psychology. She is a Ph.D. candidate in a second doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She holds a Masters degree in Business Administration, a post- graduate degree in Education and has also pursued a Masters degree in History. She holds certification in Florida Educational Leadership and certification training in the Malcolm Baldridge – Criteria for Performance Excellence. In addition to state certification in education and Educational leadership, the author has also been trained in Project Management, Total Quality Management, Lean Sigma, Six Sigma- Green Belt and Six Sigma – Black Belt for Business Administrators. Experience: She is an educator with many years of experience, as a college instructor and has worked and taught at all levels in the public and private school system. Her varied portfolio as an educator includes teaching, curriculum design and development, academic and administrative leadership. She has experience as an examiner. She has been a CEO of Chayel Inc., a Florida not- for- profit organization, for the past several years. She ran a successful publishing company and is registered as a literary agent and publisher. Accomplishments: The author has produced six historical volumes provide an in-depth, comprehensive analysis of New World history, Caribbean, Indigenous and Native American, World and European history that spans the Pre- Columbian era to the present, that have been reviewed and widely accepted internationally. In addition to her educational works, she has also authored over ten inspirational and motivational titles. She has authored several books and training manuals on the dynamics of sexual relationships, intimate partner violence and abuse. She teaches, lectures, provides counseling and conducts workshops, seminars and training in areas of family and marriage, interpersonal and relationship skills, and abuse and violence in intimate relationships. She is a grant writer and provides business development and consulting, publishing and writing consulting services. The author is also a poet with works published in several anthologies and was named Editor’s Choice in America at the Millennium: Best Poets and Poems of the Century (2002).
A Relationship Gone Bad: Inside the Mind of an Adolescent by Daniel Grevillius A Relationship Gone Bad: Inside the Mind of an Adolescent by Daniel Grevillius Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 9919 words Read a sample
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Ta Bu or not Ta Bu: True Tales of an Aging Hippie Chick by Janet Bergstrom Ta Bu or not Ta Bu: True Tales of an Aging Hippie Chick by Janet Bergstrom Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 56869 words Sample 10%
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J.R. Bergstrom happily makes her home with family and pets in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Broken Hearts…Healing: Young Poets Speak Out on Divorce by Tom Worthen Broken Hearts…Healing: Young Poets Speak Out on Divorce by Tom Worthen Jan. 23, 2012 $1.99 21396 words Sample 10%
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Dr. Tom Worthen received his BFA in Theatre Arts from Utah State University and his Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. During 20 years as a professor, Tom received several teaching awards, coached numerous national speech and debate champions, and received the Educator of the Year award from the Northwest Speech and Debate Conference. In 1997 Tom resigned from teaching full time so that he could move closer to his kids and spend his time being “the best divorced dad he can be.” He currently teaches part-time at Utah State University and works as an editor for Creative Communication. Tom and his wife Gaylen reside in Smithfield, Utah with their four children, Jarren and Arianna, Connor and Soren Relevant experiences: - Political Respondent for the 1992 presidential debates for News Radio KEX radio in Portland Oregon - Teaching Excellence awards at both the local and regional level - Speech Coach for 17 National Collegiate Speech champions - Keynote Speaker at numerous conferences and associations - Image and speaking consultant for the Idaho Beef Ambassador - Editor of over 400 anthologies of poetry - Consultant to private business in the area of organizational communication - His workshops and seminars have been reviewed as “Top Picks” by the Educational Service Centers in Illinois, and numerous private corporations
Is It Confidence or Bitchiness by Shauna Gillentine Is It Confidence or Bitchiness by Shauna Gillentine Jan. 22, 2012 $0.99 26506 words Sample 20%
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Born and raised in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan area, Shauna spent her early working years in banking as an Accountant and Human Resource Manager. Listening to the vivid stories of her co-workers and the continual drama surrounding their lives, Shauna got the idea to write about her own crazy surroundings and to highlight that "LIFE IS FUNNY!" Shauna is happily married to an Army Major and Portland Police Officer (which lots of good stuff comes from him) and has a 12-year old son (and even more good stuff comes from him). Shauna studied accounting and creative writing at Arizona State University and graduated in 1990. Even though she dove into accounting for 18 years, she could not escape the allure of storytelling and jumped-ship from number crunching & Excel spreadsheets and began writing & making people laugh. Once she began typing, she never stopped.
No Contact Ending a Destructive Relationship by Penny Haider No Contact Ending a Destructive Relationship by Penny Haider Jan. 22, 2012 $3.99 34887 words Sample 15%
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Treat Your Man Like A Dog...And Live Happily Ever After by Maia Madden Treat Your Man Like A Dog...And Live Happily Ever After by Maia Madden Jan. 21, 2012 $2.99 20348 words Sample 20%
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Maia Madden came to the United States from France as a toddler. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from New College, Florida, and a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California/Berkeley. She has worked as a writer and editor for many publications including the Yoga Journal, AM/PM Guide to Northern California and Epicurean Rendezvous Restaurant Guide, with editions for San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City and Florida. She currently lives in Santa Cruz, California.
Parenting The Best Child by Ahmed Suleiman Parenting The Best Child by Ahmed Suleiman Jan. 21, 2012 $2.99 5152 words Sample 20%
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Ahmed is presently a radiographer in Liverpool, U.K. Part of his role in Mobile radiography has helped shaped his interest in workouts and contributed to his passion for weight loss over his 24 year career. He likes to help get in shape through blogging as contained in his how to get flat stomach quick website. Ahmed is also a father of four with passion for parental issues blogging. An avid writer and poet, Ahmed had two awards from the International society of Poets. One of his poems was published in the Internation Society of Poets Who is Who by Howard Ely in 2004 . Lately, he is into individual branding to set up partnership in digital book publishing so he can reach a wider audience.
Louie has Landed : The Early Days by KEVIN SWARBRICK Louie has Landed : The Early Days by KEVIN SWARBRICK Jan. 18, 2012 $2.98 87746 words Sample 20%
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I am a normal guy with a heart of gold.All my life I've had many ups n downs.In fact, to many!You can look back on your life and think would it make a good story, but writing it is a whole new story of its own. I'm here to follow my dream and change my life from being a decorator to becoming an author that's well known!I want to let others share the fun times and bad times that have happened in my life -- being bullied at a young age! family break ups! Romance! Affairs! Erotic times! Destruction! And of course the magic word (Love)! There is so much to read that i pinch myself at times and think did that really happen? Unfortunately, it all did! My saying now is..What hurts you does make you stronger;always bring a positive out of a negative; don't let others stand in the way of your dreams or try and put you down for following them;We are who we are today and not who we were; You will get there in the end! It has taken me a long time to do that, but here i am to tell my stories.
Revenge is Mine - Book 3: Left to Reich's by Trisha A Lindsey Revenge is Mine - Book 3: Left to Reich's by Trisha A Lindsey Jan. 16, 2012 $3.99 106382 words Sample 10%
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I am a published Author. I am an Air Force Brat, and grew up mostly overseas. I get my ideas from History and Folklore. If I can stroke something that is already in a large group of people’s mind to some extent, it creates automatic empathy for the subject. I have two books that are available in print from Amazon under the pen name, Ronin Schtihl Daire, There's a Thin Line - Book 1: Legal Reichs and Between Love and Hate - Book 2: Reich in the Middle, which is now available also as a Smashwords Ebook. I like to write books that challenge stereotypes. I hope that you enjoy reading Pharaoh Memnet: Book 1. You can read the first few Chapters for free, but to finish reading the book, you have to buy it! Book 2, Moses: A Plague Be Upon You has just been released. Please note, I am currently at work on Book 3, entitled, 'Essence - The Fallen Angel'.
Between Love and Hate - Book 2: Reich In The Middle by Trisha A Lindsey Between Love and Hate - Book 2: Reich In The Middle by Trisha A Lindsey Jan. 16, 2012 $3.99 125223 words Sample 10%
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I am a published Author. I am an Air Force Brat, and grew up mostly overseas. I get my ideas from History and Folklore. If I can stroke something that is already in a large group of people’s mind to some extent, it creates automatic empathy for the subject. I have two books that are available in print from Amazon under the pen name, Ronin Schtihl Daire, There's a Thin Line - Book 1: Legal Reichs and Between Love and Hate - Book 2: Reich in the Middle, which is now available also as a Smashwords Ebook. I like to write books that challenge stereotypes. I hope that you enjoy reading Pharaoh Memnet: Book 1. You can read the first few Chapters for free, but to finish reading the book, you have to buy it! Book 2, Moses: A Plague Be Upon You has just been released. Please note, I am currently at work on Book 3, entitled, 'Essence - The Fallen Angel'.
Anger Management: a Self-Help Guide by David Tuffley Anger Management: a Self-Help Guide by David Tuffley Jan. 15, 2012 $1.99 4536 words Sample 20%
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David Tuffley PhD is a Lecturer at Griffith University (Australia) in the School of ICT, and a Senior Consultant with the Systems & Software Quality Institute (a technology/best practice transition agency). David has a very broad range of interests; from Anthropology, Psychology, Ancient and Modern History, Linguistics, Rhetoric, Comparative Religions, Philosophy, Architectural History, Environments and Ecosystems to name some.
O Derry Boy by Mervyn Cooke O Derry Boy by Mervyn Cooke Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 2690 words Sample 20%
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Better Than Nothing by Stephen Shore Better Than Nothing by Stephen Shore Jan. 14, 2012 $1.99 9020 words Sample 40%
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A lifelong resident of New England, Stephen Shore has worked in public education and in business. As an undergraduate, he studied history, music and education at Bridgewater State. Steve was a Graduate Fellow, in the History Department, at Northeastern University. As a single parent, he has raised two fine sons and—through their acquaintances—a plethora of quasi daughters and sons (the characteristics and namesakes of many appearing in his novels). At this writing, Steve has all three novels in the Annalea Series in publication. He also has published a mystery/crime novel entitled, Sinful Images, and his first western novel, How I Became an Outlaw, by “Chili Beans” Bartlett. He has recently completed a literary novel, Mr. Bithersbee. Another novel, A Hare in the High Grass, is nearly finished, and other works are well begun. Steve obviously lives to write. Please contact at writeabout@stephenjshore.com. And visit the Website: www.stephenjshore.com
All The Wrong Places by April Durham All The Wrong Places by April Durham Jan. 13, 2012 $1.99 8211 words Sample 15%
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April Durham lives in Liberty, South Carolina, with her husband Patrick and two children, Dharma and David. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Clemson University and her graduate degree in Counseling from Webster University. She works for the Pickens County Library System as a Librarian Assistant and also as a mender for Library Technical Services. She spends her days surrounded by the things she loves most, books and her family.
Voices in the Hall by Terry Preuss Voices in the Hall by Terry Preuss Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 57206 words
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Terry Preuss, NBCT, is a career educator who has been teaching children and adults from around the globe for over two decades. Presently a middle school teacher, she also conducts motivational, and writing workshops nationally. With a vast and varied teaching history, her insight into the condition of today's youth reveals a struggle and willingness to reach every child and to inspire other educators to do the same. Her organization, ABC+LOVE (It's About Brotherhood, Compassion +LOVE), is dedicated to sharing the stories of troubled and at-risk youth in an effort to raise awareness and improve the quality of education for all students, globally. Through her proven effectiveness and dedication to students, she has received every accolade possible within the teaching profession: Grant Recipient, Teacher of the Year, Hispanic Teacher of the Year, Highly Qualified Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Lead Teacher, School Based Management Decision Making Cadre Chair, Teacher Consultant, and National Board Certified Teacher. Presently she uses her expertise, knowledge, and experiences to reach a broader audience by writing about, speaking on and advocating for student and parent concerns. Through her present appointment on her School Board's District Advisory Council (DAC), she intends to initiate positive changes to benefit student, parent, and teacher relations. Her goal is to raise the bar of education creating a reality where student friendly teaching thrives in every classroom and brings about high achievement and high expectations, hand in hand with high self-esteem. Terry is also a two time literary award winning author, recognized by The Miami Herald's Tropic Magazine for her personal narrative, A Helping Hand, about discovering her mother's aristocratic past in pre-Castro Cuba, and Florida International University's Josephine Friedman Award for Short Fiction for her story, Cat Soup. She uses her work and her passion for writing to engage students of all ages in the reading and writing adventure, achieving notably high standardized writing scores at her own school, and students who discover their voice by putting pen to paper in her workshops nationally. She is the mother of two teenage sons who live with her and her husband in Florida.
Dating Latino Immigrants: Five Pitfalls to Avoid So Your Relationship Can Last Forever by Max T Russell Dating Latino Immigrants: Five Pitfalls to Avoid So Your Relationship Can Last Forever by Max T Russell Jan. 12, 2012 $7.97 17629 words Sample 20%
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Max T. Russell has lived most of his life with one foot in the Spanish-speaking world and the other in the English-speaking world. He and his twin, Max S., produce an enormous amount of foreign language instruction. Max T has taught Spanish and culture to people of all ages in buildings, on two-way live television (videoconferencing), and online. He is a bilingual storyteller who wraps two or more languages together to teach one of them. He is the keeper of the Wild Pig of Belize, the beloved puppet known as Yésica Piggy. Russell’s entrepreneurial adventures include connecting entrepreneurs and other businesspeople to the Latino immigrant community by first having the right mindset. The extended Russell family has many languages and quite a few Hispanics. Max T and his wife of 31 years have three children and two cats that won’t go away.