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Boob Tube by Mark Coker Boob Tube by Mark Coker Mar. 07, 2008 Free! 86757 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of this humble enterprise you know as Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, retailers and, most importantly, readers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the dark side of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide and Smashwords Style Guide, two essential ebooks that help you get the most out of your Smashwords adventure. But enough about me. I want to hear from you. How can we improve Smashwords for authors and readers alike? Many of our best new features come as a direct result of member feedback, so don't hold back! Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com.
Leading The Way by Tim Blair Leading The Way by Tim Blair Mar. 07, 2008 You set the price! 13818 words Sample 50%
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Tim has over 30 years experience in business and has held the titles, GM, COO, CFO, Executive VP, President and Founder. He currently has his own company that helps start-ups build their business and understand, engage and delight their customers. Tim has been married for 31 years, has three children, 2 grand-children and lives in San Luis Obispo, CA.
THE LONG DARK TUNNEL by THE LONG DARK TUNNEL by DHJohnson45 Apr. 22, 2008 Free! 26057 words Sample 50%
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For over 30 years, David Johnson was a writer covering the entertainment business, specializing in daytime drama. Towards the end of his career in the latter field, Johnson was the Associate West Coast editor of SOAP OPERA WEEKLY for over 10 years. Since retiring from that world, he has written several screenplays. Also, Johnson embarked on an entirely different career as a cabaret singer. He has sung in a number of top venues in the Los Angeles area. His mentor in this particular area of his life is the multi-media luminary Constance Towers.
IN OLD MONTEREY by IN OLD MONTEREY by DHJohnson45 Apr. 22, 2008 Free! 25090 words Sample 50%
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For over 30 years, David Johnson was a writer covering the entertainment business, specializing in daytime drama. Towards the end of his career in the latter field, Johnson was the Associate West Coast editor of SOAP OPERA WEEKLY for over 10 years. Since retiring from that world, he has written several screenplays. Also, Johnson embarked on an entirely different career as a cabaret singer. He has sung in a number of top venues in the Los Angeles area. His mentor in this particular area of his life is the multi-media luminary Constance Towers.
Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker May. 05, 2008 Free! 17092 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of this humble enterprise you know as Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, retailers and, most importantly, readers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the dark side of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide and Smashwords Style Guide, two essential ebooks that help you get the most out of your Smashwords adventure. But enough about me. I want to hear from you. How can we improve Smashwords for authors and readers alike? Many of our best new features come as a direct result of member feedback, so don't hold back! Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com.
Mortal Ghost by L. Lee Lowe Mortal Ghost by L. Lee Lowe May. 08, 2008 Free! 127668 words Read a sample
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I'm an indie writer who lives in Germany - and I love to hear from readers! You can contact me at l.lee.lowe@gmail.com or via my website. CORVUS is available as podcasts (audiobook) narrated by the wonderful Welsh actor Ioan Hefin at: http://lleelowe.com/corvus MORTAL GHOST is available as podcasts at: http://lleelowe.com/mortal-ghost Thanks for reading!
Best of Dr. Clue by Best of Dr. Clue by brianblum May. 11, 2008 You set the price! 37384 words Sample 60%
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Brian Blum is an author who lives in Jerusalem Israel
The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges May. 15, 2008 Free! 1082 words Read a sample
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Norton Hodges was born in Gravesend, Kent, England in 1948. He studied French and German at the University College of Swansea and taught Modern Languages for 22 years. He has also worked as a pay clerk, book reviewer, adult literacy tutor and examination invigilator. He has an M.A (1980). and a PhD in Language and Literature in Education (1998), has published academic articles and has completed an Advanced Poetry Course with the Open College of the Arts. After sickness retirement in 1997, he began to submit his poetry for publication. He has since been widely published in English poetry magazines and on the internet. His work has also appeared in anthologies, has been translated into French, Russian and Urdu and has been digitised by the Poetry Library in London. He has also translated into English the work of the francophone poets Athanase Vantchev de Thracy and Théo Crassas. In 2005, he was awarded the Grand Prix International Solenzara by a French jury from the Institut Solenzara. He now lives in Oakham, Rutland.
Helium3 by Nick Travers Helium3 by Nick Travers May. 16, 2008 Free! 75222 words Read a sample
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Nick wanted to be that mystical figure, an author, from almost the very first book he read. As a child his mind constantly buzzed with characters and adventures, fed by an insatiable appetite for stories. Unfortunately, a childhood tramping the wilds of Dartmoor (in the UK), the joys of playing jazz trombone, and generally having a blast, left little time for serious writing as he grew up. Later, an education in science and the demands of holding down a career again pushed writing to one side. Then he hit forty, and realised his imagination had never grown up. Finally, with a second-hand laptop off e-bay, a fascination with astronomy, and a character named Mervyn Bright lodged firmly in his mind, Nick embarked on the most thrilling adventure of his life: writing a novel Nick has migrated north since his childhood, swapping the wilds of Dartmoor for the tranquillity of the New Forrest (Hampshire, UK). He is enjoying the adventure of marriage and now has three lively daughters, who all enjoy reading as much as he does. In addition to writing, Nick lists his hobbies as gardening (the variety that employs a large pair of choppers and requires him to sit around admiring the view), swimming (because it frees his mind and releases his imagination), juggling (because he can), and one day he would like to learn to play the piano (because the trombone really isn’t a solo instrument).
An Unlikely Hero by An Unlikely Hero by Duodora May. 18, 2008 You set the price! 8356 words Sample 60%
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An Article on Financial Planning and Human Psyche by An Article on Financial Planning and Human Psyche by anandaraman May. 19, 2008 You set the price! 978 words Sample 20%
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The Jynx by Kenneth Crowe The Jynx by Kenneth Crowe May. 27, 2008 Free! 83142 words Read a sample
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Kenneth C. Crowe was a labor reporter at Newsday and New York Newsday from 1976 to 1999. He is the author of COLLISION/HOW THE RANK AND FILE TOOK BACK THE TEAMSTERS. Published by Scribner's in 1993, COLLISION tells the story of the Teamsters' rank and file reform movement, culminating in the election of Ron Carey as president of the union. Crowe won an Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellowship in 1974 to study foreign investment in the United States. In 1978, Doubleday published AMERICA FOR SALE, Crowe's book on foreign investment in the United States. Crowe was a member of the Newsday investigative team whose work won the 1970 Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal.
Comfort Zone Poetry by Comfort Zone Poetry by hlaxner Jul. 25, 2008 Free! 540 words Read a sample
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Wrong Number by Wrong Number by suspense Aug. 16, 2008 You set the price! 1986 words Sample 60%
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Revisiting The Catcher In The Rye by Revisiting The Catcher In The Rye by handsome Aug. 16, 2008 You set the price! 1856 words
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I am a retired psychologist. For the past ten years or so I have been writing what I call "Recollections" There are several pieces about me as a young boy. My mind expanded to write stories about my married family, several "meditations" and four longer essays.
Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Aug. 26, 2008 Free! 2706 words Read a sample
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THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by DHJohnson45 Sep. 23, 2008 Free! 25735 words Sample 100%
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For over 30 years, David Johnson was a writer covering the entertainment business, specializing in daytime drama. Towards the end of his career in the latter field, Johnson was the Associate West Coast editor of SOAP OPERA WEEKLY for over 10 years. Since retiring from that world, he has written several screenplays. Also, Johnson embarked on an entirely different career as a cabaret singer. He has sung in a number of top venues in the Los Angeles area. His mentor in this particular area of his life is the multi-media luminary Constance Towers.
Alexandra by Declan Stanley Alexandra by Declan Stanley Oct. 01, 2008 Free! 70522 words Read a sample
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Declan Stanley has spent most of his adult life doing computer related jobs, and basically avoiding writing as much as possible. Now he has given up programming and started to write his own blend of science fiction, erotic romance and adult fairy tails, sometimes all mixed up together. You can download or read Declan's novels and stories on his blog at http://www.DeclanStanley.com/.
The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase Oct. 05, 2008 You set the price! 339 words Sample 100%
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Memoirs of a Fat Girl by Wendy Brumback Memoirs of a Fat Girl by Wendy Brumback Oct. 11, 2008 You set the price! 1307 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
The Quilt by Wendy Brumback The Quilt by Wendy Brumback Oct. 14, 2008 You set the price! 1305 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Chicago negli Stati Uniti d'America.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part One by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part One by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 Free! 6832 words Read a sample
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In my forty something years I have generated a very broad set of experiences and interests, but through it all, I have always read. It seems that at times it is harder to find books that enthrall me, although admittedly I am behind on my reading, so I decided to start writing the kind of stories I'd want to read. I have always had stories in my head, they intrude at the strangest times. At some point, I discovered that when I took the time to write them down, more stories kept pouring out. There are so many ideas I have, it seems like there won't be enough time to get to them all. I'm starting with one story, in one particular style. But other stories, in different styles are coming. Stay tuned. My goal in writing is above all to entertain. Thank you in advance for giving me that opportunity.
DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez Nov. 27, 2008 Free! 99871 words Read a sample
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Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008 Free! 97 words Read a sample
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I am serene. I am unclean. I am obscene - at times. I am in a dream. I am living by my own means. I am unseem...ly.
Lost Inside by Max M Power Lost Inside by Max M Power Dec. 06, 2008 Free! 7197 words Read a sample
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Welcome my name is Max M. Power and I am a Story Teller. Like many Story Tellers before me I am here to feed your imagination. I have had the honor of being compared to such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, James Patterson, and Tom Clancy, but without all the boring details. My subject matter spans from poetry to short stories to novels. Welcome to my world, I hope you enjoy your stay. Now sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the Greatest Story Teller, “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Random Thoughts by Max M Power Random Thoughts by Max M Power Dec. 07, 2008 Free! 6341 words Read a sample
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Welcome my name is Max M. Power and I am a Story Teller. Like many Story Tellers before me I am here to feed your imagination. I have had the honor of being compared to such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, James Patterson, and Tom Clancy, but without all the boring details. My subject matter spans from poetry to short stories to novels. Welcome to my world, I hope you enjoy your stay. Now sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the Greatest Story Teller, “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Fighting For Your Relationship by Thomas Xavior Fighting For Your Relationship by Thomas Xavior Dec. 08, 2008 You set the price! 1782 words Sample 40%
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I'm new at this. I read a lot. I write as much as I can. I've blogged before. Now I'm trying to grow a little more.
Heart Spell by Cora Zane Heart Spell by Cora Zane Dec. 12, 2008 Free! 6090 words Read a sample
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Hi everyone! I'm an erotic paranormal romance author with Cobblestone Press, Freya's Bower, Ravenous Romance, and Wild Child Publishing. I hope you'll check out my free reads here on Smashwords!
The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback Dec. 21, 2008 You set the price! 94 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker Dec. 22, 2008 Free! 9781 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of this humble enterprise you know as Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, retailers and, most importantly, readers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the dark side of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide and Smashwords Style Guide, two essential ebooks that help you get the most out of your Smashwords adventure. But enough about me. I want to hear from you. How can we improve Smashwords for authors and readers alike? Many of our best new features come as a direct result of member feedback, so don't hold back! Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com.
real and venereal by Dr. Shaila Anne Silva real and venereal by Dr. Shaila Anne Silva Dec. 24, 2008 Free! 54426 words Read a sample
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Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008 Free! 5144 words Read a sample
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I write paranormal erotic romance stories.
The Valkyrie's Tale by Jeff Fecke The Valkyrie's Tale by Jeff Fecke Dec. 27, 2008 You set the price! 103109 words Sample 50%
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Jeff Fecke is a freelance writer who lives in Lakeville, Minnesota. In addition to his own blog, Blog of the Moderate Left, he contributes to Alas, a Blog and The Alexandria Independent. He has also written for Minnesota Monitor, Shakesville and Alternet. Fecke has appeared as a guest on the “Today” show, the Alan Colmes radio show, and the Mark Heaney Show. Fecke is also the author of the fantasy novel The Valkyrie’s Tale. Fecke is divorced, and the father of one really terrific daughter.
The Path of Dreams by Eugene Woodbury The Path of Dreams by Eugene Woodbury Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 84872 words Read a sample
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Eugene Woodbury was born and raised in the upstate New York community of Scotia-Glenville. After serving for two years in the Japan Tokyo South Mission, he graduated from Brigham Young University with degrees in Japanese and TESOL. His stories and essays have appeared in The New Era, Sunstone, Cricket Magazine, The American Gardener, and Clubhouse. He has twice been a Utah Original Writing Competition finalist and is a recipient of the Sunstone Foundation Moonstone Award for short fiction.
The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 2444 words Read a sample
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My books are aimed at broadening the imaginations of children eg mini adults - I have only uploaded a few pages so far of one of my books - more will go up shortly - I started writing for my 2 young children after my divorce - it was a way of keeping in touch with them - I created hardcopy versions and gave them away to my kids and it has grown from there - I used to also visit schools and read to the children - to see the delight on their faces is fantastic - you can almost feel their imaginations growing, expanding as you read to them - this went on for years until now my children have now grown into adults and have children of their own - Now is the time to venture into the world of having my books published in e-book format - If it works - great - if it doesnt - its not a problem - I have written dozens of childrens books - my genre being light hearted and comical although I have also written some books aimed at the 'thriller' market - hopefully the new world of ebooks will encourage more writers to get out there and get creative - well done Smashwords and keep up the good work -kind regards Christopher
Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 6651 words Read a sample
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40 something mother and wife, I am in love with reading and writing. My other passions include photography and horses, and my longsuffering family is squeezed in there as well. Thanks guys! I live in Bend, Oregon and train horses when I am not writing or creating photographic art or skiing, hiking, or, well, you probably get the picture. I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks for looking!
The Jack Devereaux Show by Bernie Quayle The Jack Devereaux Show by Bernie Quayle Jan. 04, 2009 You set the price! 88196 words Sample 50%
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Bernie has over 40 years experience in broadcasting, eleven of those years in America. Drawing upon his vast and varied experiences in radio, Bernie created the character Jack Devereaux, to live out those experience in a fictional setting. The book is set in the nineties, during the Clinton administration.
The secret of the president / Le secret du président by Patrick Huet The secret of the president / Le secret du président by Patrick Huet Jan. 10, 2009 Free! 1921 words Read a sample
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I am a writer of all kinds of writings : Novels, romances, fairy tales and poetry. I live in a town called LYON, in FRANCE (I am a french man). Several of my books were translated in english. I shall be very happy to show you some of them, but also to submit to the ones who learn or speak french, several books in french. Here, you will discover my first tales and one of them entirely in english. Patrick HUET
Walking Buddha's Path by Derek Joe Tennant Walking Buddha's Path by Derek Joe Tennant Jan. 14, 2009 You set the price! 54465 words Sample 50%
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Derek has considered himself ‘spiritual but not religious’ since his pre-teen years. Recently however, he has learned much about Buddhism and feels that his life has been a constant practice that follows much of the Buddhist teachings. He has always believed in volunteer work, beginning with a Crisis Intervention Hotline and the ‘Free Angela Davis’ committee in the early 1970’s, continuing through a volunteer firefighter career and, most recently, teaching English to Burmese refugee children on the Burma-Thailand border and cleaning up after hurricanes in Haiti and a tornado in Arkansas. His first book, Walking Buddha's Path, was written in the evenings and weekends in Mae Sot and Khampaeng Phet, Thailand, as he was learning so much from those extraordinary Burmese children.
counterpane by bob chartain counterpane by bob chartain Jan. 14, 2009 Free! 22989 words Read a sample
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When pressed I would have to say I'm a creator - a guy who likes to birth ideas and solve problems. I have been writing, albeit rather incognito for many years. In the mean time: I founded a large chain of music stores - built sound systems for major rock bands - developed and restored historical buildings in the SF bay area - founded the first company to successfully do electronic filing of tax returns to the IRS - developed the market for collectible toy cars - now a designer and builder of green habitats and working on an internet wiki and blog to map what we know of the causes, cures and maladies of the human condition world wide - healapedia.com
Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Jan. 15, 2009 Free! 65214 words Read a sample
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The Ducks of Doom, Volume1 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume1 by Robert Smith Jan. 15, 2009 Free! 37114 words Read a sample
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 2 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 2 by Robert Smith Jan. 15, 2009 Free! 46430 words Read a sample
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 3 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 3 by Robert Smith Jan. 16, 2009 Free! 62140 words Read a sample
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Publications Novels: The Kramer Project, Doubleday Canada, 1975. The Fox Trap, Fawcett, 1978. The Prey, Fawcett, 1977. (paperback available at Amazon.com ) The Toymaker, Fawcett, 1984. (paperback available Amazon.com) The Keeper, Fawcett, 1986. Deadly Admirer, Fawcett, 1987. The Leopard, Fawcett, 1988. Vampire Notes, Fawcett, 1990. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Silent Witness, Fawcett, 1991. (paperback available at Amazon.com) Fate, NovelBooks, Inc.,October 15, 2001, Fictionwise. Books for Children Ponty and the Storm Machine Ponty Saves the Hippopotamuses Ponty and the Lost Trucks Internet Serials The Ducks of Doom, humorous fantasy available at: smashwords.com Ponty and the Lost City of Atlantis, and Ponty's Quest for Camelot, humorous fantasies for children available at memoware.com How I Got Here I was born in Kidderminster, England, before the steam engines went away. I moved to Calgary when airliners still had propellers, and grew taller there. Later, I acquired an assortment of degrees in English Literature at Queen's University, though I still haven't figured out what to do with them. In Toronto, I researched computerized information systems, long before Bill Gates invented the Blue Screen of Death. I wrote my first three novels while serving as Editor of Educational Digest, and when this proved viable, I ran away from my editor's cubicle. Now I spend most of my time drawing comics. So here I am, still in Toronto, with my wife and son, a cat, various computers, tea pots, and a coffee maker. I work in the utility room, near the laundry monsters and the litter box.
The Little Book of Horror Poems by Gregory D. Welch The Little Book of Horror Poems by Gregory D. Welch Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 3042 words Sample 25%
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I'm in a writing mood today... But that's nothing new. Hello, and welcome. Pull up a chair, lean back, relax. Want a green tea? They're my favorite... So, you want to know about me? I was born in the Summer of '84. Was raised in small town, Kentucky---its grown up since then, they're at around 25,000 now. Watch out! I've always had a vivid imagination. My folks sometimes say it's because I grew up away from my older sister, and was mostly alone as a child. Not abandoned alone, but void of other children most of the time. So, I compensated by creating massive adventures in the back yard. I explained why there were twelve different "Batman" action figures in various suits, creating my own league of "Batmen" each with their own backgrounds, abilities and so on.... But that's not why you came here, now is it? No... You want to know when it happened---when I started to write. That my friend started when it started. What I mean is, as soon as I learned something was possible, I did it. I could probably pin a year on it, back to maybe First or second grade. Maybe even earlier, but I won't confirm the old wives tale of us writers having a huge ego. Not yet. I can say I first discovered great stories before I ever started School. Was my mother's fault, and I'm eternally grateful for it. I'll never forget that first reading of H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine." Science Fiction was a thing I enjoyed thoroughly for a stretch. The machines, the possibilities, and the insane explanations. Very enjoyable. But I grew, and my tastes changed. I wrote different things and different times. I even put it off altogether once because of a harsh criticism from a Seventh grade Teacher... I became an active leader in the Church I was attending and during that time Discovered one Mister Frank Peretti. He is a Christian Author with a decent understanding of horror---Supernatural Horror. Long Story Short as they say, I resigned from my positions in Church for my own reasons and not long afterward rediscovered Stephen King. King holds a special place in my dark heart. His works inspire me sure, and challenge the hell out of me. If he can do it, why can't I? Then came others... Clive Barker haunted my deepest soul with his "Hellbound Heart." A tattered old copy I found in a Peddler's mall. I love and adore this book nearly as much as I am terrified of it. Again I saw a challenge, a thing to aspire for. If he could do it, why not I? I write and I write and I write. There is no end, not to passion, not to something written upon the heart---even if it might be shadowed heart. The words come, and they go, but never too far away. I've never felt more alive than when in front of my 'puter banging away like a madman to the vicious songs in my word weaving imagination. I have yet to be officially discovered. But who I am to let that stop me? How's that Green Tea treatin' ya? Need another one? Tell ya what, grab that tea and let's take a trip. Just you, me, and a few good tales...
Selling to a Minor by Wendy Brumback Selling to a Minor by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 587 words Sample 25%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
He was All I could Think About by Wendy Brumback He was All I could Think About by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 243 words Sample 50%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
The Money was His by Wendy Brumback The Money was His by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 547 words Sample 50%
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I am part Goth, and love the psycology behind the subculture. I write in several different genres and am working to complete 2 novels and making plans to start a third. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and playing Wii.
Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 Free! 27657 words Read a sample
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"Profound Perspectives" Written and lived by Timothy Tober Wright - Free e-book of Poetry & Prose I am an aspiring new writer, exploring the world of poetry and short story writing, I also have a fiction book in the works and have an agency trying to sell my Biography. I am a survivor of abuse and addiction and have found the courage to share my extraordinary experience with the masses. My niche is writing profound messages that we may all benefit from, spreading the word of hope through triumph over tragedy, victory over pride. I have put together a free e-book that contains a collection of writes that I want to share, free of charge with anyone who likes to read poetry and prose. If you enjoy my work, please consider telling me, any feedback from anyone good or bad is well received and can be left for me at my web forum located at: http://pizmitsplace.smfforfree4.com/