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The Adventure of the Willamax by Gregory Hankins The Adventure of the Willamax by Gregory Hankins March 26, 2011 Free! 15281 words Read a sample
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GREGORY HANKINS is a writer and volunteer fire fighter. He has primarily worked in the television industry where he has had both careers behind the scenes and behind the camera. He lives in Canada’s Southern Gulf Islands with his wife Susan and their Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Charlie. He is currently working on Erin, Bryn, and Sean’s next adventure.
Dreamworlds: Footprints and Pawprints by Victory Low Dreamworlds: Footprints and Pawprints by Victory Low April 17, 2011 Free! 25166 words Read a sample
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A Christian author with a lifetime of ministry and church involvement. Bachelors in Ministry and pursuing a Master's in Religious Studies. Currently a core member pioneering a youth ministry. Doesn't believe in 'dumbing things down for kids'. Mixed Chinese and loves martial arts, performing arts, anime, manga, sci-fi, fantasy, philosophy and theology. Presently based in Malaysia, a land of many cultures and all that comes with multi-racial communities.
Patch Pirates Bilge by Dean Derkson Patch Pirates Bilge by Dean Derkson April 28, 2011 Free! 1012 words Read a sample
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Born in Canada in 1967. Suffered from the cold and high taxes for many years. Got the heck out. Currently a teacher in South Korea that wants to retire very very young. This current Pirate writing binge will probably make me $3.95 when all is said and done. Also I'll be able to find my name in more places on the Internet.
Alicia Saves The Day by Bonita Herold Alicia Saves The Day by Bonita Herold May 17, 2011 Free! 1768 words Read a sample
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BONITA HEROLD grew up on an isolated farm in northwest Ohio. Her closest neighbor was ancient, so she and her siblings turned to books for companionship. The fact that her father took out time for weekly excursions to the library continues to surprise her. She loved reading to her own children and eventually parlayed her interest into an English major. Going on to earn a Master’s degree in Education, she then shared her love for the English language with Hispanic children. Now focused on writing, she lives with her husband in Madison, Alabama. She’s launching her writing career with the debut of Alicia Saves the Day.
A Time to Dance: a drabble by Megan Payne A Time to Dance: a drabble by Megan Payne May 30, 2011 Free! 384 words Read a sample
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Megan Payne writes Christian fiction and nonfiction for families and youth. She has written for The Searcher, Faithwriters Magazine, and Skipping Stones, among other publications.
Friends Close to Home by Abbi Gray Friends Close to Home by Abbi Gray Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 487 words Read a sample
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Abbi Gray is excited at the opportunity to share her stories with the general public, for she has loved storytelling since her preteen years. She has a history in advertising and article writing but is trying to earn enough money to obtain a Master's degree in English. To improve on her writing, she is reading grammar books and taking suggestions from any helpful reader.
The Terwilliger Place by Chris Bartal The Terwilliger Place by Chris Bartal Jan. 02, 2012 Free! 28749 words Read a sample
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The Boy Who Stayed Awake At Night by T.D. Green The Boy Who Stayed Awake At Night by T.D. Green Jan. 09, 2012 Free! 1540 words Read a sample
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Hi there. I'm a guy who enjoys creating new things, ranging from short stories to poetry [children's too] and thus writing is an enjoyable pastime for me, beit psycho fiction, sci-fi, supernatural or fantasy. Art is my second love, and when the mood strikes me, I'll do a landscape painting on box canvas, using acrylic paints. Very relaxing! I usually give them away to friends and family. As for my writings, I've had some works published in paperback and hardback down the years; short story and an assortment of poems. I've dabbled with screenwriting in the past, which is quite an enjoyable, yet complex style. My taste in music is varied too, if the sound is catchy, then I like it. Here I'll mention I do love Lady GaGa's music, I could listen to her songs 24/7 without getting bored - I love 'em! Righto, there you have it, a little bit of me and my favourite things. I'd like to thank those who have read this short bio, and also those who have left comments about my ebooks - much appreciated! For those authors who need a Cover Page, visit my website and view my ready-made eBook Cover Pages that you can purchase for £2.50p - inclusive of your Title and preferred Author Name.
A Newfangled Christmas by Betsy Haynes A Newfangled Christmas by Betsy Haynes Oct. 19, 2011 Free! 9588 words Read a sample
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I've been an author most of my life. I've published 79 books, one of which was made into a Saturday morning tv series, another made into a Saturday evening tv movie. I currently teach jubenile writing for UCLA on line.
Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Jan. 01, 2012 Free! 1327 words Read a sample
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I am a wanderer who no longer wanders A Buckeye by birth, I've lived in Ohio, Indiana, Idaho, Belgium and Texas before finally settling in Georgia. I share my home with two retired racing Greyhounds, and all three of us are ruled by my senior citizen Italian Greyhound.
Little Comics: Bus Stop by Gloria Lapin Little Comics: Bus Stop by Gloria Lapin Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 50 words Read a sample
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Gloria Lapin, M.Ed is a retired elementary school teacher, principal, consultant, and presenter. She is the author of supplementary educational reading materials, and enjoys creating beginning reading comics. She has returned to college in fine arts to improve her illustration skills so her comics will be even more engaging.
The ABC Book by Corey Bruner The ABC Book by Corey Bruner Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 295 words Read a sample
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Coloring Pages, Alphabet Forest FREE by Dawn Maria Brady Coloring Pages, Alphabet Forest FREE by Dawn Maria Brady Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 132 words Sample 50%
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Why? Why not? Its fun! Today there are many freedoms to express one's creativity and share it with the world! Who will you inspire? Got for it! Purchase an ebook for your family. Anyone who buys an ebook has permission to make their own video of the books. Join in the endeavor to read to children all over the world through the internet. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dawn Maria Brady has been a military spouse for nearly 30 years. For many of those years she worked in daycare centers. She also ran a home daycare for seven years. In addition to supplying meals for the children, she made breakfast for parents before they headed off to work. She wrote and illustrated many stories for her own children as well as her daycare "babies." Story time was one of the favorites besides water play. The family has had many places to call home although Dawn Maria and the children have never left the states. Her husband was the one who traveled all over the world. As a military spouse and family, you have to be adventurous, independent, since your husband is gone for a year at a time, dedicated and most of all, able to go with the flow and accept changes as they happen. Living a military life has hardships and is emotional. When the soldiers leave for a tour in a war zone, we often wonder in silence as we watch the ceremony and say our good-byes; who isn't coming home. This is not a job. Its a way of life that tests a person in ways never imagined. It makes you stronger, deeper and rearranges priorities. Dawn Maria told her husband, "I can hold on as long as you can! We are in this together!" THE FUTURE: Dawn Maria is working on new children's books, "Leaping Frog Brags" which is a rewrite from an original 22 years ago, "Read and Do", and "Word Play." Also look for Story Rock, a young adult novel to be released in 2012. Thank you for visiting and see the facebook page link below for more updates.
Professor Volt verdwenen by Maarten Eyskens Professor Volt verdwenen by Maarten Eyskens Aug. 27, 2010 Free! 418 words Read a sample
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Sarah Pig by George Morrow Sarah Pig by George Morrow Nov. 10, 2010 Free! 1955 words Read a sample
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"George with his friends Snip and pup Sierra." George was raised climbing the mountains and fishing the lakes and streams of the Sierra Nevada mountains. At a young age he started to appreciate the value of the unspoiled beauty of the wilderness. To this day he continues to appreciate the beauty of the earth and the life that is upon it. Many of the stories he has written are first hand experiences, such as the lady bugs hatching on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe - as is talked about in The Little Helper. After a tour in Vietnam, George married his wife, Jean, who has been a great benefit to George in his writings and life. George and Jean toured the U.S. and Canada for several months in their VW van seeking a place to raise a family. But nothing was as appealing as their own back yard of Nevada with its desert valleys and high mountains. Now married 39 years, the Morrows reside on a small farm in Fallon, Nevada where they have raised four sons: Jeremy, Jake, Josh and Jesse. George says with a smile, "It's hard not to be happy when you have everything." George is much like anyone else; he's a dreamer about a lot of things, but he is also a doer. When he sets his mind to it, few things stand in the way to get the results he desires. Many of George's dreams have already come true. For instance, when he recently cut a CD at Opal Studios in Portland, Oregon with songs he has written, with his sons accompanying him on instruments, George's heart swelled with joy. By completing this project, he brought closure to a statement he had been wanting to make, mostly to himself. "I've been waiting since I was 12 years old to record in a sound studio, but you know," George says with a smirk, "I'm just going to have to come to grips with the fact that I probably won't ever be a great songwriter like Bob Dylan or a guitarist like Eric Clapton." He laughs like a little boy, "But a storyteller? That's something I can do." Indeed, George is a wonderful storyteller! Whether he's conveying his very first composition about Emily the Goose, or telling about one of his real-life adventures exploring Tahoe, George entertains, evokes emotion, and even teaches. George's motivation is to produce children's literature that elevates values. He also desires to highlight awareness of children's development, as well as their wit and humor. George has a great respect for a child's perspective on nature; the pure relationship of the two is an ongoing theme in his writing.
The Little Brown Sparrow by Shell Isenhoff The Little Brown Sparrow by Shell Isenhoff Sep. 18, 2011 Free! 1488 words Read a sample
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I write mainstream novels for kids under my full name, Michelle Isenhoff. In my novels, you can expect ADVENTURE and SUBSTANCE, but I'll always respect the INNOCENCE of our children. My novels are not religious in nature. To keep my work in separate genres, I chose to publish my Christian fiction under my nickname, Shell Isenhoff.
Annalisa Goes to the Museum by Amièe Adams Annalisa Goes to the Museum by Amièe Adams July 04, 2010 Free! 1117 words Read a sample
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Poppycock Place Series -Sky Sailing Heroes by Tobias Dingbat Poppycock Place Series -Sky Sailing Heroes by Tobias Dingbat Nov. 21, 2010 Free! 32373 words Read a sample
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Tobias Dingbat gave up a serious career in circus clowning to freelance as a political speech-writer. It happened that Australian politics entered a golden age of self-serving clowns for whom he wrote meaningless speeches. He is now retired, having divorced a show pony, an elephant and an alcoholic monkey. This first illustrated book is Part 1 of a series to come, which will develop more characters most of them being fully human (for now). I hope to explore the interactions between "bio-born" and "techno-born" creatures, maybe raising interesting issues to confront us over the next 50 years. As I am no scientist, I will imagine with a sense of humour to shrug off criticism. It's a hobby, with a simple wish to entertain people. Your comments are welcome if you wish to email me at >> tobiasdingbat@poppycockplace.com
Little Comics for Little Readers: Miss Pat by Gloria Lapin Little Comics for Little Readers: Miss Pat by Gloria Lapin June 14, 2011 Free! 50 words Read a sample
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Gloria Lapin, M.Ed is a retired elementary school teacher, principal, consultant, and presenter. She is the author of supplementary educational reading materials, and enjoys creating beginning reading comics. She has returned to college in fine arts to improve her illustration skills so her comics will be even more engaging.
Gilbert Gilroy Grackle-schnauzer's Dog Eats His Couch! by David A. Duke Gilbert Gilroy Grackle-schnauzer's Dog Eats His Couch! by David A. Duke Aug. 10, 2011 Free! 11202 words Read a sample
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I live in Texas and am now practicing for retirement, having worked in landscape management for about 30 years. I make the 2nd best lasagna in all the world, have some following for my "Grandma David's sugar cookies", and am returning to making really good kaleidoscopes. I would rather watch a thunderstorm than television; my favorite entertainment is live theatre or symphony. I have three children living in Texas, one son in Heaven, and three terrific grandchildren: one granddaughter and one grandson, both 14 years old, and a one year old grandson. My Dad is now 93 and still preaches whenever he can (in addition to raising vegetable and vegetable plants to sell). His dad was a preacher, also. I remember spending a lot of time with Granddad. When I was a kid, Granddad lived with us. Not in our house, but in a separate house on our property. what I most remember about Granddad is his ability to sit in his chair and quote - not read - chapter after chapter of the Bible to me. And interestingly enough, most of what he quoted was passages of prophetic scripture. I suppose that is why I have so often found myself turning to the study of prophecy. Over a period of 30 years, I taught 7 Single Adult Bible study classes in 5 different churches, and 3 married couples classes. I also taught high school age kids and children's classes, coached the kid's softball team, drove buses, took the boy's group to summer camp a couple of years, served on numerous committees, and, oh yeah, served as Church Training Director. Some of my writing appears here in Amazon.com, and more is found in my internet site, Quiet Heart Press, at www.wetouch.net. Quiet Heart has a free online reading room, where you can find some of my books, articles, poetry and prose, and a full-length musical. Quiet Heart Press is neither a business nor a hobby for me; it is a part of my heart I open up to you. This is a place to find some peace and rest in your busy day. Quiet Heart dares to search dark corners of broken hearts ... to touch weary souls ... to speak of hope, and trust, and faith. You are welcome there. PLEASE NOTE: Just like almost everyone, I have a name, and other people have the same, or very similar, name. I am me. I AM NOT the David Duke from Louisiana that was a part of the KKK. I have never been in or aspired to political office. I have never been in prison. I am not a doctor. I have never been on television. ALL the books I have written are presented or published by Quiet Heart Press, and I always use my middle initial in all my work: David A. Duke. Anything else you find or read that does not match all these facts is not by me.
The Blue Girl by Dottie Randazzo The Blue Girl by Dottie Randazzo Aug. 24, 2011 Free! 1529 words Sample 20%
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Virginia Slaphappy, Fairy Godmother in Training, Volume II by Norah Murphy Virginia Slaphappy, Fairy Godmother in Training, Volume II by Norah Murphy May 31, 2009 Free! 723 words Read a sample
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I am thirteen years old and in seventh grade. I started to really like writing in fourth grade, when my teacher had us do many projects. Also, whenever we had free time, we could do writing workshop. That was when I started Virginia Slaphappy. In an Elks Freedom essay contest, I placed second in my state division. Also, I won first place in a peace poetry contest and received honorable mention in an American Girl magazine writing contest appearing in the September/October 2009 issue.
Kamini and the Secret Pool by Charles Cozic Kamini and the Secret Pool by Charles Cozic Dec. 30, 2009 You set the price! 1502 words Sample 50%
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Charles Cozic was a nonfiction book editor for seven years. He now writes children's picture books and stories in San Diego. He is married with two young boys.
Princesse Poudrerie by Alain Bezançon Princesse Poudrerie by Alain Bezançon Oct. 29, 2010 Free! 1430 words Read a sample
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Alain Bezançon was born in France and now lives in Canada. A graduate of the HEC Montreal business school, he founded in 1995 in Paris with his brother Arnaud, a company in the field of new information technologies. Always attracted by the anticipation themes, the writing for him is a fantastic tool for prototyping and exploration of alternative realities. Alain Bezançon est né en France et il vit au Canada. Diplômé d'HEC Montréal, il fonde en 1995 à Paris, avec son frère Arnaud, une entreprise dans le domaine des nouvelles technologies de l'information.Depuis toujours attiré par les thèmes d'anticipation, l'écriture est pour lui un fantastique outil de prototypage et d'exploration de réalités alternatives.
Kelly and the Bone Sword of Sorrow by Clark Merchant Kelly and the Bone Sword of Sorrow by Clark Merchant Jan. 28, 2011 Free! 5302 words Read a sample
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Tea drinker, adventurer, writer, walker and dreamer.
Jack And The Giant by Nigel Bird Jack And The Giant by Nigel Bird Feb. 09, 2011 Free! 476 words Sample 20%
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45 years. It's been a long journey. I've been a primary school teacher for almost half of them, moving from mainstream to exceptional needs to additional support needs. I'm most happy with and most proud of my own family. Second to them comes my involvement in writing and peripheral projects. I co-edited the Rue Bella magazine for 5 years or so and am mighty proud of that too. Recently I've been more involved with writing my own pieces. I've been lucky enough to find spaces for some of my work and I'm hoping that one day I'll write a novel that's worthy of publication. I've given up gambling, alcohol, smoking and any kind of unnatural highs over the past few years and am looking for a new compulsion - maybe I've found it in Twitter. Yep, 45 years. I haven't always known it, but I've been a very lucky man. CV Feb 2011: ‘An Arm And A Leg’ to be included in Britain’s Best Crime Stories edited by Maxim Jakubowski. ‘Hoodwinked’ to be put up at All Due Respect. ‘No Pain, No Gain’ due for publication in Crime Factory I began my blog Sea Minor earlier this year and have been running the extremely successful series of interviews ‘Dancing With Myself’. December 2010: selected as one of Chris Holmes’ top 5 stories of the year with ‘Beat On The Brat’ at the Death By Killing Blog. selected as one of Naomi Johnson’s top 5 stories of the year with ‘Taking A Line For A Walk’ at the Death By Killing Blog. selected as one of John Kenyon’s top 5 stories of the year with ‘Beat On The Brat’ at the Death By Killing blog (also including Ray Banks, David Zeltserman, Chris Holm and Kieran Shea). selected as one of AY Hayes’ top 5 stories of the year with ‘Taking A Line For A Walk’ at the Death By Killing Blog. Interview over at Chinwag At The Slaughterhouse (by Richard Godwin) (Forthcoming in December 2010: ‘11 Pipers Piping’ at Dark Valentine’s blog ‘Into Thin Air’ to be part of and Untreed Reads holiday anthology.) November 2010: ‘Mind Your Step’ in MiCrow Magazine (editor Michael j Solender) ‘Taking A Line For A Walk’ at Beat To A Pulp ‘La Ronde’ posted as part of Patti Abbott’s La Ronde series. ‘Merry Christmas I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight’ posted on my blog as part of Donna Moore’s Ramones themed collection. October 2010 My review of The Hound Of Culan (Requiems For The Departed) at Spinetingler Magazine ‘Sugar And Spice’ at A Twist Of Noir August 2010 ‘Siver Street’ at Dark Valentine Magazine (summer 2010) ‘Drinking Wine (Spo-Dee-Oh-Dee)’ at A Twist Of Noir July 2010 Beat On The Brat in Needle Magazine summer 2010 ‘Sisterhood’ at A Twist Of Noir’ ‘Drinking Wine (Spo-Dee-Oh-Dee)’ in Caught By Darkness (Static Movement) June 2010 ‘Beat On The Brat’ wins the ‘Watery Grave Invitational’ competition at The Drowning Machine (last year’s winner Hilary Davidson author of The Damage Done) May 2010 ‘Suture’ at Pulp Metal January/February 2010 ‘An Arm And A Leg’ in Crimepree Magazine. Interviewed for Spinetingler’s Coversations With The Bookless series. 2009 ‘Sea Minor’ in The Reader Magazine
The Legend Of The Doodle by Linda Anderson The Legend Of The Doodle by Linda Anderson March 18, 2011 You set the price! 134 words Sample 20%
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The Forgotten Children of Tartarus Series One by Clark Merchant The Forgotten Children of Tartarus Series One by Clark Merchant March 29, 2011 Free! 25547 words Read a sample
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Tea drinker, adventurer, writer, walker and dreamer.
Patch Pirates No Cat by Dean Derkson Patch Pirates No Cat by Dean Derkson May 03, 2011 Free! 940 words Read a sample
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Born in Canada in 1967. Suffered from the cold and high taxes for many years. Got the heck out. Currently a teacher in South Korea that wants to retire very very young. This current Pirate writing binge will probably make me $3.95 when all is said and done. Also I'll be able to find my name in more places on the Internet.
Madison and the Missing Moon by Jamie Busby Madison and the Missing Moon by Jamie Busby Sep. 07, 2011 Free! 17561 words Read a sample
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I am a 38 year old little boy from Birmingham, UK, now living in Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace of another half-decent bard as it happens. After a stint in Rehab for alcohol & prescription drug addiction in 2002, I began writing as a form of therapy. It appears to have worked as I have remained extremely sober & deliriously happy ever since. For my writing, I tend to draw on my childhood experiences & thoughts from the time, those distant magical memories of something that you'll never forget. This has led to my work forming out of a simple, childlike premise, but building into a story suitable for all ages, from 7 to 107+. In all honesty, when I begin writing, I never quite know where it's going to take me, but I have come to the conclusion that that's a good thing. Nowadays, I write purely for personal enjoyment & fulfillment but after the feedback I have received, I thought it terribly selfish to deny the masses of my work & Kindle/Amazon/Smashwords et al have provided the perfect platform to reach you all. I am currently beginning work on a follow-up title & will continue to create a series of 'Madison' books for both children & adults to enjoy. That is my dream anyway & I'v found dreams can take you a long way if you follow them.
Halloween in Moriches by John Gannon Halloween in Moriches by John Gannon Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 4645 words Read a sample
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John Gannon was born at St. Clare's Hospital in Hell's Kitchen, too many years ago. He has since made his pilgrimage to the bucolic suburban splendors of Suffolk County, Long Island. John has worked for the federal government since 1987, and also spent several years teaching as an adjunct professor at Long Island University, Southampton. Hanging on his study wall alongside his Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing is his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School. John Gannon is a licensed attorney currently practicing in New York state. He is the proud recipient of the "Most Cooperative" Award from the summer program at Northside Elementary School in Farmingdale, two years in a row (1974-5).
The Witches of Lewthan Mountain by Ross McLeod The Witches of Lewthan Mountain by Ross McLeod Dec. 17, 2011 Free! 27882 words Read a sample
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Born in Cheshire, England, Ross McLeod studied at Stockport College and the Open university. His work, as a risk assessment engineer, took him to many parts of the world and into many interesting places, including gas exploration platforms in the North Sea, nuclear submarines and many of Scotland's and Northern England's prisons. This mind-broadening lifestyle has given him a vast and comprehensive insight into the diverse and complicated world in which we live and whether writing for children, or an older readership, as Len Cooke, his travels and experiences have given him an ability to write with authority, humour and an understanding of both his characters and his craft that is very hard to match. Now retired from his 'usual day job', he lives 'quietly, apart from when the grandchildren (code-named the SAS) come round' with his wife, Pip the Border collie dog and Penny, the ever mischievous, Main Coon cat.
The Witch and the Sunflower Girl by Erik C The Witch and the Sunflower Girl by Erik C Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 7319 words Read a sample
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The author lives and works in New York City and is working on an International Thriller due in 2012-2013. His website is http://www.thewitchandthesunflowergirl.com
T'Aragam by Craig A. Hart T'Aragam by Craig A. Hart Aug. 02, 2009 You set the price! 57602 words Sample 50%
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As an author, philosopher, public speaker, cigar enthusiast, former pianist and book reviewer, history nut, and all-around good guy, I consider myself something of a renaissance man. My first love is writing and it is in my blood. It started early and has kept going ever since. At sixteen I won 2nd place in a national essay contest and was editor of my high school newsletter. At college I served as editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper. Once out of college I began a popular online book review service. In 2007 I withdrew from reviewing to focus all my attention on writing. I am also an annual judge in Baker Trittin Press’s Tweener Time International Chapter Book Competition. My most recently published work is Passing Through: An Ex-Fundamentalist’s Pursuit of Personal Spirituality.
Loner in Space by Steve Simons Loner in Space by Steve Simons Oct. 11, 2009 Free! 53415 words Read a sample
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Steve Simons is primarily a writer of Science Fiction, aimed at a FAMILY audience, although he has turned his hand (or should that be wordprocessor) to other forms of story. Steve started using his creative imagination as a child, entertaining groups of children in the neighbourhood. Many was the time that the children would get into trouble for getting back home later than heir normal "get in by" time, as they got engrossed in one of Steve's stories. Breifly, Steve put his pen to work, writing short stories for the entertainment of family and freinds, but nothing serious came of that. Then in later life, Steve took up the pen again and started writing scripts and short stories for a children's podshow called KidsCastUK. This grew into two shows, one specialising in Science Fiction and Steve took key writer role on that show. Encouraged to do even more, Steve wrote his first book "The Sphere of Time", this grew to become a 3 book series TSOT 1 -3.
Tiddlywink the Mouse by Tom Lichtenberg Tiddlywink the Mouse by Tom Lichtenberg Jan. 26, 2010 Free! 4906 words Read a sample
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I write books across a lot of different genres and styles. I've got some sci-fi, some mystery, some satire, some young adult, a little kids' book, and some just plain old-fashioned stories. Most are short and easy to read, are sometimes funny and often feature unexpected endings. Some of my books are related to each other, sharing characters, locales and plots. Snapdragon Alley, Freak City and Dragon Town comprise "The Dragon City Trilogy" The "All Geeked Up" collection includes World Weary Avengers, Ledman Pickup, and In Constant Contact "The Secret Trilogy" is 'Chaos Fiction' and includes Squatter with a Lexus, Secret Sidewalk, and Hidden Highway "Rays and Nights" is a collection of cross-genre stories that share certain characters, and includes the faux-horror Zombie Nights, the sci-fi Death Ray Butterfly and the coming-of age stories of Raisinheart Fissure Monroe features the intrepid private eye, Dawn Debris. Missy Tonight follows Orange Car with Stripes in these stories of Atheist Comic Sci-Fi Pulp Fiction. Golden is a screenplay based on Time Zone. Jimmyland is a screenplay based on Phantom of the Mall. Inspector Mole pops up all over the place. If you like one, chances are you'll like another, and if you don't, well, thanks for giving it a try!
Little Roberto's Lesson by George Baldillez Little Roberto's Lesson by George Baldillez July 19, 2010 You set the price! 1177 words Sample 50%
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Raybrite Returns by Kenneth J. Coon Raybrite Returns by Kenneth J. Coon April 10, 2011 You set the price! 11756 words Sample 20%
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Home Back Home by Little Autumn Home Back Home by Little Autumn Aug. 20, 2011 Free! 452 words Read a sample
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Hi! I am Little Autumn. I am 11 years old. I like many many things: music, poetry, writing, reading .. bla bla bla. Even though I am still in primary school, but my imagination fly sky high. Now I put my imagination into writing, so I create this story "Home Back Home". Hey! It is my first ever novel published. Please support and hope you enjoy reading! Hehe ...
Linked by Lisa Alden Linked by Lisa Alden Sep. 12, 2011 Free! 53664 words Read a sample
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Sweet Dreams, Not! by Skye Lotus Sweet Dreams, Not! by Skye Lotus Oct. 25, 2011 Free! 6612 words Read a sample
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Skye Lotus is a new author of childrens books, aimed at kids from 6 to 12. The Starry Dreams saga is her debut as a published author.
The Match - Stage 1 by Ian Mitch The Match - Stage 1 by Ian Mitch Nov. 05, 2011 You set the price! 229 words Sample 50%
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Ian Mitch is one of the most prestigious and well-loved teachers working in the children's book field today. Having left school at 16 with a very basic education he has devoted his life to teaching and developing children to read, write and in number skills. He is dyslectic and aims to make books and learning interesting for both the parent and child. Ian strongly believes in all children being able to get the best start in life and publishes to benefit all.
Dylan's Circle of Palms by Valarie Vine Dylan's Circle of Palms by Valarie Vine Nov. 12, 2011 Free! 2854 words Read a sample
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Yep, that’s me sitting on a rock in Griffith Park over there on the left. Pretty young to write a book, you say? Actually, the photo was taken a very long time ago, but that little girl with the over-sized boots and sunny smile will always be that age (no matter how many chronological years I accumulate). You see, once upon a time I was a “Little Orange” in the “Big Apple”------a little girl from sleepy Sherman Oaks, California who suddenly found herself (along with her brother, mother and father) living in the city that NEVER sleeps, New York City! That little girl pretty much ran wild and free through the streets of that great metropolis and had adventures that seem almost unbelievable in retrospect. Before the images fade of those times so long ago, as if in a dream that we try to hold onto upon awakening, I want to share her story with all of you. ---------------------------------- I have long been a reader with a particular fondness for coming-of age books (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Catcher in the Rye being my personal favorites). I received a 3rd place writing award for an essay on fire prevention in 11th grade that consisted of a fireman holding a hose mounted on top of a block of wood with my name on it. It is still cherished as if it was an Oscar or Olympic medal because it was the first validation of my writing. Also, in no particular order, some of my favorite things are: a plastic container full of chewy Red Vines; a seagull named Ahab with only one webbed-foot that I visit and feed daily; toasted cinnamon muffins with nooks and crannies filled with butter; a tabby cat named MoMo who is missing most of his teeth; the classics of literature, music, and movies-----a shout out to Steinbeck, Vivaldi, and Ted Turner, respectively; and walking cemeteries in every season, honoring those now gone with brief vignettes of their lives and times.
Early Phonics 1 Worksheets by Ian Mitch Early Phonics 1 Worksheets by Ian Mitch Nov. 18, 2011 Free! 28 words Read a sample
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Ian Mitch is one of the most prestigious and well-loved teachers working in the children's book field today. Having left school at 16 with a very basic education he has devoted his life to teaching and developing children to read, write and in number skills. He is dyslectic and aims to make books and learning interesting for both the parent and child. Ian strongly believes in all children being able to get the best start in life and publishes to benefit all.
Dakota Dragon's New Friends - Part 1 by Gavin Coleman Dakota Dragon's New Friends - Part 1 by Gavin Coleman Jan. 03, 2012 Free! 832 words Read a sample
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Gavin lives in South Florida with his wife and 3 children. When not writing, he is a Special Education teacher as a local elementary school. I welcome comments & suggestions on my facebook page. I will also be posting updates to new books, etc.
Attack of the Sugar Plum Fairies, A Story for Demented Children by John H. Carroll Attack of the Sugar Plum Fairies, A Story for Demented Children by John H. Carroll Oct. 21, 2011 Free! 6703 words Read a sample
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John H. Carroll was the youngest of seven children and was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1970 where he was kept in a dresser drawer with the clean socks. Luckily he wasn’t kept with the dirty socks or else he might have grown up to become slightly warped. As a child, John spent most of his time wandering through the Mojave Desert in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the sky, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. One of his favorite memories is watching his dad build the fuselage of Evel Kneivel’s skycycle in their garage. One of his least favorite moments was watching that skycycle fall into the Snake River. (Not his dad’s fault and he has documentation to prove it, so nyah) As a teenager, John spent most of his time driving wherever he could in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the road, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He was the captain of the chess team and lettered in golf and band while in high school and wasn’t beaten up anywhere near as much as one might imagine. As an adult, John spent most of his time staring at a computer screen in an attempt to avoid people. He stares at the monitor for hours, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He has been married to his wonderful wife for 14 years and they have three obnoxio . . . wonderful children who always behave . . . when they’re asleep. John is surrounded at most times by emo bunny minions. He is their imaginary friend and they look to him for guidance. At one point they took over the world. No one noticed because they left everything exactly as it was. They gave the world back after a week because it was depressing. The Willden Trilogy is his first series of books. All of his short stories are free and he is working on various novellas as well as a new series coming out in late 2011. He writes in the evenings and weekends whenever possible. Regrettably, the family mentioned in the previous paragraph desires food and shelter, requiring the author to possess a full time job until such time as his writing makes him rich.
Grey City by Bob Muller Grey City by Bob Muller Dec. 01, 2011 Free! 1282 words Read a sample
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Chuff The Steam Train Meets The Race Cars by Peter Dempster Chuff The Steam Train Meets The Race Cars by Peter Dempster Aug. 17, 2011 Free! 137 words Read a sample
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Big Girl Super Power by cuchulain coker Big Girl Super Power by cuchulain coker Jan. 27, 2012 You set the price! 144 words Sample 50%
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Luke Kaitos y los Cristales de Oz by JJ Sobrinho Luke Kaitos y los Cristales de Oz by JJ Sobrinho Jan. 20, 2012 Free! 22044 words Read a sample
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JJ Sobrinho, was born in Paraná Umuarama. He currently works as a Business Consultant in the area of Information Technology.I love reading and writing about quantum physics and parallel universes. I write articles for newspapers and magazines. He graduated in Business Administration and holds a MBA in Computer Science. He has worked as Executive Director MyOffer Brazil Ltda Consultant and Manager of Information Technology at the Institute ISULPAR-Coastal Paraná Curitiba PR Education: Faculty Dr. José Correia Leocádio Bachelor of Business Administration University of Paraná Tuiuti Bachelor of Computer Science