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Simple Ebook Formatting (for Kindle and Nook): 10 Easy Steps by Bernard Schaffer Simple Ebook Formatting (for Kindle and Nook): 10 Easy Steps by Bernard Schaffer May 12, 2012 10455 words Read a sample
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Independent author Bernard Schaffer writes in a wide variety of styles, from ultra-violent historical fiction to sci-fi westerns; from best-selling police procedurals to non-fiction collections that include poetry. Called one of the "Best independent authors alive," Schaffer continues to push the boundaries of both his readership and his craft.
Robots’ Logics are too Masturbatory by ShinLiang Robots’ Logics are too Masturbatory by ShinLiang May 12, 2012 3131 words Read a sample
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Kuan Sheng Liang, (born June 13th, 1988), preferably known as Shinliang, is a University student. Shinliang currently finished his maiden novel while in the meantime pursue studies in UniMAP, course Biomedical Electronics Engineering (June 2008 – June 2012). He is an eligible bachelor for the present. Shinliang is a Malaysian Chinese, and lives in the East Malaysia, a place named Kuching, Sarawak which is the largest and populous city in Borneo, together with his parents and three brothers, Shinliang is second among four. The varieties of nature and multicultural heritage have given much inspiration for him to write up fire-new narratives, details and plots in his novel, together with his imaginativeness as an engineer-apprentice without losing sight of the beauty of ‘belles-lettres’ and the importance of using ‘daring’ sentences and sophisticated, ‘unwonted’ vocabularies, unprecedented story-line to boot which, story can be fitted into a movie as it goes. He had taken at least two years to finish his first novel, namely Magical Half, however it remained unpublished for all the prepublication works.
Tango Undone by Michelle Fox Tango Undone by Michelle Fox May 12, 2012 1732 words Read a sample
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The Object Serial: Episodes Four, Five, and Six by Winston Emerson The Object Serial: Episodes Four, Five, and Six by Winston Emerson May 12, 2012 8561 words Read a sample
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Gathering Hunters: House of the Abandoned_ Part One by Sttorm Forelhost Gathering Hunters: House of the Abandoned_ Part One by Sttorm Forelhost May 12, 2012 12033 words Read a sample
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“When reality fades from the mind, one will achieve fantasy” …however… “When reality resembles fantasy, then that one will have lost their mind” - STTorm Forelhost
Salem's Sight by Lyn Stanzione Salem's Sight by Lyn Stanzione May 12, 2012 47190 words Read a sample
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Lyn Stanzione has a BA in Secondary Education from Arizona State University and an MA in English from the University of Rhode Island. She works full time teaching writing. A student once complained about the length of an assignment to which Lyn replied with her normal catch phrase, "You could write a book about that." His reply, "Why don't you," changed her life. By the end of the school year Lyn completed her first work of fiction and joined Rhode Island Romance Writers. She now cannot imagine a life without the characters that are her constant companions. Lyn resides in Rhode Island with her two wonderful teenage children and two crazy cats.
The Last Buffalo by Kristen Stieffel The Last Buffalo by Kristen Stieffel May 12, 2012 2883 words Read a sample
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I'm a freelance copy editor and have belonged to the Editorial Freelancers Association since 2010. My editing credits include "Winter" by Keven Newsome and "Beyond the Threshing Floor" by Randye Kimmel-McLemore. I specialize in helping Christian writers polish their work till it shines. I also enjoy helping business people deliver their messages with the style of a professional writer. Despite ten years of newsroom experience, I believe in preserving each writer's unique voice.
The Storm by Kenny Roberts The Storm by Kenny Roberts May 12, 2012 408 words Read a sample
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Since 2004 he has been known as the name KJ Abyzz, the man behind Silver Dragon Publishing however in 2012 when the opportunity came and the chance for him to join Coyotes Publishing he felt the need to make a big change that change was his name he then changed his name from KJ Abyzz to Kenny Roberts feeling that with Coyotes Publishing it's a new start so why not have a fresh start as well. Growing up as Kenny Roberts wasn't the easiest thing in the world, much of what happened to him growing up still affects him much of him today. Nothing is worse than the mental scarring he was forced to face during his days in high school, we all have our own stories about what we go through at high school however when you go through elementary school and end up having many friends who stick by you and who you are close with turn there backs on you as soon as grade 9 rolls around, not only does that put you in an awkward position of thinking that you know someone to now thinking that they are only out for themselves your whole world changes. Through the beginning of high school Kenny realized that all of his friends in elementary school changed, but not changed for the better or grown up as it appeared that you were suppose to do but changed to not wanting to know him. Approaching many of his old friends in the halls only to realize that they wouldn't even respond to him or even look his way when he talked. Not only did they do that but they also set up many of the verbal assaults that were targeted at Kenny through the years of high school, at times they would act like they were his friends from old days only to line him up for a verbal assault from not just one but many students, these assaults wouldn't just go last one or two minutes but they would last for the full day, once 3:00 came around did these assaults end ?, not a chance as he would have to endure them on the bus both going and coming to school each and everyday these assaults would last through the rest of his high school days. After dropping out of high school did these assaults have any affect on him, well yes of course they did as they were many of the mental scars that he has to bare today, paranoid to do many things in front of people or even to talk in front of them always fearing in which they will lash out much similar to what he has gone through in the past, Kenny spent much of his time from high school just being quiet growing up in a small town not saying much to anyone. He never did think much about the future as he never thought he did have one, till he picked up a pen and started to write. It was his only way of telling his story to the world about the troubles of his past, although like most writers he doesn't always choose to write about his past as he doesn't like to talk about it. But when he does you can rest assure that the talent that he does posses will truly shine through the mental scars that have affected him through his life as he's sure that many people will be able to not only feel but understand what he has gone through in the past.
Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire May 12, 2012 69983 words Read a sample
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I was born on November 3, 1933 in a small town close the major port of Antwerp in Belgium. All of my primary and high school education was in Antwerp. I lived through WW II and the German occupation. I went to medical school at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, where I graduated in 1958. My internship was in Schenectady, New York. When I finished the internship, Belgium still had an obligatory military service. Instead I signed up with the Belgian colonial health service and was assigned to a government hospital in the interior of the former Belgian Congo, now called, after their independence from Belgium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I left there in the middle of 1960 shortly after that country obtained its independence. After completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami in 1965, I completed a two year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology in Miami and then joined the faculty of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the UM. I rose rapidly in the academic ranks and was promoted to full professor in 1974. Wanting to retire early from my academic position, I left the full time practice there at the end of 1989 at the age of 55. However I remained in the faculty and to date I am an Emeritus Clinical Professor of the University of Miami. After leaving the University of Miami, I worked for various lengths of time as an obstetrician and gynecologist in a number of locations around the world and and in the USA. These locations include : Okinawa Japan; Karachi, Pakistan; Sitka, Alaska, Queensland, Australia; Tasmania, Australia; New Zealand; St Lucia in the Caribbean; Chiapas, Mexico. Many of my assignments were organized through an organization out of Salt Lake City in Utah, called Global Medical Staffing. This organization recently ran an article about our travels and experiences in their newsletter. the link is : http://www.gmedical.com/newsletter/LeMaire Currently (2012), I am working intermittently as a locum specialist at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska I am board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I have a license to practice in Florida and in Alaska. I have belonged to a number of professional societies and have carried a number of editorial and peer review responsibilities. I was honored with a Fogarty Senior International Fellowship for one year in 1997 at the University of Goteborg in Sweden. I am an author of about 150 publications in various professional journals. I am married to Anne and have four children and eight grandchildren. I am fluent in English, Dutch and French and conversant in Spanish. My wife and I are both in excellent physical health. We enjoy outdoor activities and we were both competitive swimmers. We do a lot of traveling within the USA and in other countries.
My First And Her Last by Mark Desires My First And Her Last by Mark Desires May 12, 2012 8466 words Read a sample
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Mark Desires is an author of various literary erotica featuring light-hearted tales of tomboyish and aggressive women that take the lead in their love lives, tragic romances where happy endings are rare and bittersweet, and paranormal encounters where a walk in the woods could lead to a mystic rendezvous.
Forest's Compensation by Mark Desires Forest's Compensation by Mark Desires May 12, 2012 2555 words Sample 20%
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Mark Desires is an author of various literary erotica featuring light-hearted tales of tomboyish and aggressive women that take the lead in their love lives, tragic romances where happy endings are rare and bittersweet, and paranormal encounters where a walk in the woods could lead to a mystic rendezvous.
The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared by Libby Fischer Hellmann The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared by Libby Fischer Hellmann May 12, 2012 4204 words Read a sample
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Crime fiction author Libby Fischer Hellmann claims she’s “writing her way around the genre.” With nine novels and twenty short stories published, she has written thrillers, suspense mysteries, historicals, PI novels, amateur sleuth, police procedurals, and even a cozy. At the core of all her stories, however, is a crime or the possibility of one. She is a transplant from Washington, D.C., where, she says, “When you’re sitting around the dinner table gossiping about the neighbors, you’re talking politics.” Armed with a Masters Degree in Film Production from New York University, and a BA in history from the University of Pennsylvania, she started her career in broadcast news. She began as an assistant film editor at NBC News in New York, but moved back to DC where she worked with Robin McNeil and Jim Lehrer at N-PACT, the public affairs production arm of PBS. When Watergate broke, she was re-trained as an assistant director and helped produce PBS’s night-time broadcasts of the hearings. In 1978, Hellmann moved to Chicago to work at Burson-Marsteller, the large public relations firm, staying until 1985 when she founded Fischer Hellmann Communications. Currently, when not writing, she conducts speaker training programs in platform speaking, presentation skills, media training, and crisis communications. Additionally, Libby also writes and produces videos. Her first novel, AN EYE FOR MURDER, which features Ellie Foreman, a video producer and single mother, was released in 2002. Publishers Weekly called it a “masterful blend of politics, history, and suspense,” and it was nominated for several awards. That was followed by three more entries in the Ellie Foreman series, which Libby describes as a cross between “Desperate Housewives” and “24.” A few years later, Libby introduced her second series featuring hard-boiled Chicago PI Georgia Davis, which Chicago Tribune describes as, “a new no-nonsense detective …. tough and smart enough to give even the legendary V.I. Warshawski a run for her money.” There are three books in that series so far: EASY INNOCENCE (2008) and DOUBLEBACK (2009), which was selected as a Great Lakes Booksellers’ Association “2009 Great Read,” and TOXICITY (2011), a police procedural ebook thriller that became the prequel to the Georgia Davis series. Her 7th novel, SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE, (December, 2010) was a standalone thriller that goes back, in part, to the late Sixties in Chicago. Publishers Weekly describes it as “top-rate” and says, “A jazzy fusion of past and present, Hellman's insightful, politically charged whodunit explores a fascinating period in American history.” It was short-listed for ForeWord Magazine’s Book of 2010 in the suspense/thriller category. A BITTER VEIL, Her most recent novel, a political thriller set in revolutionary Iran was released in April, 2012. Libby has also edited a highly acclaimed crime fiction anthology, CHICAGO BLUES (October, 2007). In May, 2010, she published a collection of her own short stories called NICE GIRL DOES NOIR. In 2005-2006 she was the National President of Sisters in Crime, a 3,400 plus member organization committed to strengthening the voice of female mystery writers. Libby blogs at “SAY THE WORD And You’ll Be Free,” http://libbyhellmann.com/wp, and also at “The Outfit Collective” at www.theoutfitcollective.com.
Turbulence 1: Into the Bermuda Triangle (gay romance) by Jordan Castillo Price Turbulence 1: Into the Bermuda Triangle (gay romance) by Jordan Castillo Price May 12, 2012 9366 words Read a sample
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Jordan Castillo Price's influences include Ouija boards, Return of the Living Dead, "light as a feather, stiff as a board," and boys in eyeliner.
Grandpa's Hot Sauce by Stephen Brandon Grandpa's Hot Sauce by Stephen Brandon May 12, 2012 1250 words Read a sample
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I have some writings, unpublished, but decided to stick my foot in the manner of a short story. Your comments are welcome.
My Cybook Opus Ebook Reader - Adventures of a New User by Paolo Amoroso My Cybook Opus Ebook Reader - Adventures of a New User by Paolo Amoroso May 12, 2012 5533 words Read a sample
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Astronomy, space and science educator. I am also interested in ebooks, digital publishing and self publishing, Android and Google, Linux and computer science.
The Convergent by Joshua Skye The Convergent by Joshua Skye May 12, 2012 2949 words Read a sample
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Joshua Skye is the author of the fantasy adventure, "Xerxes Canyon." He works primarily within the horror, fantasy, and erotica genres, often combining elements from each. His short stories appear in anthologies from STARbooks Press, As Publications, and Knightwatch Press. His work has also appeared in periodicals such as Blood and Lullabies. He lives in rural Pennsylvania with his partner of fifteen years, Ray, and their seven-year-old son, Syrian. They share a historic Folk Victorian home with their pets Gypsy, Gizmo, and Bella, as well as a few spiders and ghosts.
Wendal, His Cat, and the Progress of Man by v. campudoni Wendal, His Cat, and the Progress of Man by v. campudoni May 12, 2012 2637 words Read a sample
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Born in Brooklyn. Presently living in the great state of Georgia.
Coffee Sir? by Stephen Jennison-Smith Coffee Sir? by Stephen Jennison-Smith May 12, 2012 440 words Read a sample
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I have written 10 books and have another 2 in the pipeline. Seven are funny, two are not. If you search for the titles you will find them on-line. The Crying Pennant is the first. I am now publishing my flash fiction on Wattpad look for StephenJennisonSmith.
Saga d'un petit homme (Tome 2) by Bernard Viallet Saga d'un petit homme (Tome 2) by Bernard Viallet May 12, 2012 62006 words Read a sample
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Né en 1948 à Paris XVème, Bernard Viallet réside en Ile de France. Après un classique cursus universitaire (licence de Lettres), a exercé également quelques petits métiers avant d'intégrer l'Education Nationale où il exerça longtemps dans des quartiers sensibles. Cette expérience, il la raconte dans son témoignage : « Le Mammouth m'a tué » (Editions Tempora). Depuis qu'il n'enseigne plus, il est retourné à ses premières amours : la littérature (« Ulla Sundström », « Dorian Evergreen » et « Les Faux As », trois titres disponibles sur Kindle et en version papier chez TheBookEdition.com), la musique et les voyages à pied.
How Does Your Garden Grow by Nik.A Lezz How Does Your Garden Grow by Nik.A Lezz May 12, 2012 2270 words Read a sample
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Cursed With A Curse: Bring All The Tithe Into The Storehouse by Tina Seals Cursed With A Curse: Bring All The Tithe Into The Storehouse by Tina Seals May 12, 2012 7467 words Read a sample
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
Words Kill Me by Francis Murgold Words Kill Me by Francis Murgold May 12, 2012 14460 words Read a sample
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Murgold enjoys spending time with family and friends in the Northeastern US, a good scotch, and a few hours a day for quiet focus. His perfect day would be spent at the beach with an eclectic playlist and the foam at his feet.
Kentucky Individual Health Insurance - Understand the Lingo by Tracy McManamon Kentucky Individual Health Insurance - Understand the Lingo by Tracy McManamon May 12, 2012 666 words Read a sample
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I am a health insurance agent with over 22 years of experience. I serve clients in the state of Ohio and Kentucky.
Prayers That Work Against FEAR by Tina Seals Prayers That Work Against FEAR by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 11760 words Read a sample
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
Where Lions Roar at Night by Rosie Boom Where Lions Roar at Night by Rosie Boom May 11, 2012 58331 words Sample 30%
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I am a wife and homeschooling mother of six children, living in rural New Zealand. My passion is to encourage and inspire others. Over the years I have been able to communicate this passion through songwriting and singing, and public speaking. For the last twelve years I have discovered the thrill (and effectiveness!) of writing – my books travel far further afield than either time or money enable me to go myself. Let me tell you a bit about myself and the wonderful family I have been blessed with… We are eight Booms living on a small homestead in Whangarei, New Zealand. Chris and I have been married now for nearly 25 years. I met him in New Zealand shortly before I went to Borneo to be involved in missionary work. Some months later he came over for a visit and declared his love. When I returned to NZ a year later our romance blossomed and we married in 1987. We have been blessed with six beautiful children! Now I am a full time home-schooling mother. I spent some of my childhood in Papua New Guinea, where my parents were missionaries. It was a fantastic childhood – weird and wonderful pets, jungle clubs, huts by the river… We came home to NZ when my twin sister Penny and I were ten. I went on to do my nursing training and worked for the next ten years in both public and private hospitals and as a practice nurse in a doctor’s surgery. I finished nursing when our oldest son was born, and since then have swapped my nurse’s uniform for my teacher’s garb. I have been homes-chooling now for 20 years and it has been my ‘magnum opus’. But whenever I get a spare moment, I love to write! Chris and I are also singer/songwriters (in our spare time!), and have been travelling around New Zealand now for 25 years, singing at churches, camps, conferences etc - most anywhere we’re asked! In 2007 we made the big move and bought 11 acres of land, complete with river and a ninety-year- old barn which was to become our home. I never dreamed that the next four years would hold so much fun and so many memorable moments. We knocked the barn into some semblence of order, evicted the resident possum, put in a few windows and best of all, set up a Homewood stove which was to become the heart of the barn – cooking our food, heating our water and keeping us warm through the cold winter months. In the first six months, we survived two ‘one hundred year’ storms. The barn creaked and shook and groaned, but outlasted the onslaught. Those were exciting, nerve-wracking days and nights of gale force winds, rain so loud on the tin roof that we couldn’t hear ourselves shout, rescuing animals and anxiously watching to see if the barn roof would lift off. In our second year I began writing Where Lions Roar at Night, a family read-aloud book telling all the fun and adventures we had in our first year of living in the barn. The second book in The Barn Chronicles, Where Arrows Fly, was published in 2010 and the third book in the series, Where The Crickets Sing,was released in May 2012, and the fourth book is on its way!
Looking Out The Bedroom Window: Sexual Communication & Marriage by Tina Seals Looking Out The Bedroom Window: Sexual Communication & Marriage by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 14372 words Read a sample
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
Beautiful Animals: Dogs Edition by Beautiful Animals Beautiful Animals: Dogs Edition by Beautiful Animals May 11, 2012 80 words Read a sample
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Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul (Lyrics) by The Lyrics Master Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul (Lyrics) by The Lyrics Master May 11, 2012 4729 words Read a sample
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Delicious by Nicky Faulkes Delicious by Nicky Faulkes May 11, 2012 1551 words Read a sample
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The radio dial casts an exotic, otherworldly glow over the room as the Country Music Hour comes to an end. It's late and the seductive sound of rock and roll sneaks in the small town through his bedroom. The music and the warm, humid air hold a promise of intimacy and sensuality. Nick lies in bed and breathes it in, soaking up the atmosphere of the southern night. He mind is filled with dreams of leaving this small town and these small minds behind. He imagines himself on stage with a guitar in hand, singing and playing for the girls who've come to dance. His head is filled with the tales of wild women and dashing heroes his father and grandfather have told him. His ears are filled with a mix of the primal beat of rock and roll. The windows desperately seek a cool breeze in the summer night. What comes through them instead is the sound of a couple making love. The sighs and moans of lovers and the steady rhythms and plaintive wails of music mix in the darkness. As the intensity builds, a scream of pleasure and cry of release from ring out. All that's left are the fantasies of a young man and the pulsing beat of the music to fill his dreams as his eyes close and sleep overtakes him. *** Years later, the stories he tells come from a life of hedonistic pursuits and the driving beat of the music he's played. Memories and fantasies blend on the page before him. Now, the stories in his head are his own. He writes about women he's known and loved in his series, "My Girls". Stories like the award-winning "The Time of My Life" and others beg to be shared. Pictures of old friends and awards hang on the walls, the glass in the frames reflects the glow of the computer screen. Guitars stand sentry, ready to accompany him as the morning sun invades his home. Another night has passed and another day is coming. It's time to get some sleep but his memories, fantasies and music still ring in his ears as he lies back to drift away.
Ask Yazdirir by Bahadir Kahraman Ask Yazdirir by Bahadir Kahraman May 11, 2012 19598 words Read a sample
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Finance Manager loves music, painting, literature, cinema was born in 1976 in Istanbul/Turkey. Attended Bosphorus University.
Fan Fiction a Global Fan-omina by James Masters Fan Fiction a Global Fan-omina by James Masters May 11, 2012 2202 words Read a sample
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gsdg by Nick Whelan gsdg by Nick Whelan May 11, 2012 882 words Read a sample
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To Serve and Protect (Smashy Miami Series, Season 1) by Aa. Goldstarr To Serve and Protect (Smashy Miami Series, Season 1) by Aa. Goldstarr May 11, 2012 1680 words Read a sample
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Aa. Goldstarr is a versatile writer in Thrillers, Mysteries and Police books. With a deep sense of analysis and a charismatic writing, he got noticed since the moment he seriously began to write for a public. Effective sense of formula and strong sentences are the main ingredients of his works where he takes the reader in his pictured universe.
Earnest Expectations by Tina Seals Earnest Expectations by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 7590 words Read a sample
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
The Butterfly Collection by The Butterfly Collection by mrsgarridoscreativewritingclass May 11, 2012 1928 words Read a sample
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A Mother’s Love by Rhonda E. Kachur A Mother’s Love by Rhonda E. Kachur May 11, 2012 3815 words Read a sample
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Kicking Eternity by Ann Lee Miller Kicking Eternity by Ann Lee Miller May 11, 2012 75662 words Read a sample
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Ann Lee Miller earned a BA in creative writing from Ashland (OH) University and writes full-time in Phoenix, but left her heart in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she grew up. She loves speaking to young adults and guest lectures on writing at several Arizona colleges. When she isn’t writing or muddling through some crisis—real or imagined—you’ll find her hiking in the Superstition Mountains with her husband or meddling in her kids’ lives.
Red Leaves and the Living Token - Book 1 - Part 1 by Benjamin David Burrell Red Leaves and the Living Token - Book 1 - Part 1 by Benjamin David Burrell May 11, 2012 21950 words Read a sample
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Biography Benjamin Burrell graduated from film school a little over a decade ago and has been writing screenplays and shorts ever since. He produced and directed of few of his stories as short films and won a handful of awards in film festivals across the country. Due to the limited nature of screenplays, both in terms of length and feasibility of production, he decided to develop one his most intricate and expansive stories into the Novel, "Red Leaves and the Living Token." With its successful completion, he plans to bring many more of his stories to the Novel form, starting with two more, at least, in the "Red Leaves" series. He currently lives in South Jordan, Utah, with his beautiful wife and three perfectly behaved children.
The Lesson of Jonah: There is a Price to Pay when you Disobey by Cheryl Rogers The Lesson of Jonah: There is a Price to Pay when you Disobey by Cheryl Rogers May 11, 2012 4002 words Read a sample
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A Christian author based in Tampa, Florida, Cheryl Rogers is a former newspaper reporter who came to know the Lord as an adult through a serious illness. Her love of writing was evident as a child when she became fascinated with Nancy Drew Mystery stories. Because she wanted a "practical" career, she studied Journalism and sociology and graduated with a double degree. She then worked for 12 years in the newspaper business, leaving when she was expecting her and her husband's first child. Three years later Cheryl succumbed to a severe immune disorder, Environmental Illness. She realized God was her only hope and prayed he would heal her. But though she went to church regularly, she did not really know God. At first, Cheryl believed God wanted her to go the "medical route," and so she scoured the area and then the country for doctors with experience with her disease. She followed their programs and got better, then worse, better, and then much much worse. Finally one day when her life was at its lowest point, she surrendered her life and circumstances to God -- and he showed up. She received the Holy Spirit and began to view her circumstances in a more positive light. Each day her body got stronger and -- about five months later -- she received deliverance. Her life has never been the same since. Cheryl has dedicated herself to encouraging others to seek God and stay connected with his Word. She has written several Christian titles including a devotions book, "Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook," aimed at those eager to run the race set before them. This book distills the biblical truths we need to truly love and forgive others, set aside pride, deal with tragedy and death and lots more. Written for a non-denominational audience, Fast Track encourages readers to spend time regularly with God in his word and in prayer. "I longed for a book that would teach me the basic biblical principles I'd missed out on earlier in life," Cheryl says."When I didn't find one, I wrote it myself." Cheryl also has written "Just Like Jonah Wail Tales," a collection of exaggerated tales of woe aimed at preteen and teens. In each story a modern day character makes bad choices and lands in a whale of trouble, just like Jonah in the Bible. The book teaches that there's a price to pay when you disobey, but God is faithful to change your circumstances when you turn to him. For the 5-10 year old set, Cheryl has written a children's Bible study entitled "Making Choices: Life is Like Acorns." This book teaches things are not always what they appear to be. The story is about a baby squirrel who learns acorns are not always good to eat, even when they may look like it. Some are rotten and some are empty. Children learn God looks at the heart. Her book "What You Should KNOW About Self Publishing" is aimed at would-be authors and provides them the nuts and bolts necessary to develop their ideas into salable books. These practical tips are intended to save readers time and money! "What You Should Know Before You Hire a Book Designer" is a free ebook to help authors sidestep mistakes that will cost them time and money in the design phase of publishing a book. Cheryl also keep busy taking nature photographs, designing Scripture-inscribed gifts with her nature images, and assisting authors with book covers, interior design and formatting, editing and proofreading and other aspects of self publishing. Her nature images are available for purchase at NaturePhotoDownloads.com Cheryl's online magazine, New Christian Books, is a free publication for readers and writers. It features kingdom-building book announcements and excerpts, author marketing tips, a practical biblical advice column, features and book reviews. At her website, SongsfromtheWord.com, Cheryl also shares traditionally inspired Scripture songs inspired by the Word of God. "I really can't take credit for them," she says.
Cidades Inteligentes by Cezar Taurion Cidades Inteligentes by Cezar Taurion May 11, 2012 22253 words Read a sample
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Gerente de Novas Tecnologias Aplicadas/Technical Evangelist da IBM Brasil, é um profissional e estudioso de Tecnologia da Informação desde fins da década de 70. Com educação formal diversificada, em Economia, Ciência da Computação e Marketing de Serviços, e experiência profissional moldada pela passagem em empresas de porte mundial, Taurion tem participado ativamente de casos reais das mais diversas características e complexidades tanto no Brasil como no exterior, sempre buscando compreender e avaliar os impactos das inovações tecnológicas nas organizações e em seus processos de negócio. Escreve constantemente sobre tecnologia da informação em publicações especializadas como Computerwold Brasil, Mundo Java e Linux Magazine, além de apresentar palestras em eventos e conferências de renome. É autor de cinco livros que abordam assuntos como Open Source/Software Livre, Grid Computing, Software Embarcado e Cloud Computing, editados pela Brasport (www.brasport.com.br). Cezar Taurion também mantém um dos blogs mais acessados da comunidade developerWorks (www.ibm.com/developerworks/blogs/page/ctaurion). Este blog, foi, inclusive o primeiro blog da developerWorks na América Latina.
Five Bullets by K. Writerly Five Bullets by K. Writerly May 11, 2012 12511 words Read a sample
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K. Writerly lives with her husband in Japan where she teaches English to adult learners. She writes historical fiction and supernatural suspense novels. She also writes children's books.
What Women Want by Tina Seals What Women Want by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 11725 words Read a sample
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
The Perfect Crime by Terry Wright The Perfect Crime by Terry Wright May 11, 2012 5233 words Read a sample
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There’s nothing mundane in the writing world of Terry Wright. Tension, conflict and suspense propel his readers through the pages as if they were on fire. Published in Science Fiction and Supernatural, his mastery of the action thriller has won him International acclaim as an accomplished screenplay writer. A longtime member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, he runs their annual Colorado Gold Writing Contest. Terry lives near Denver with his wife, Bobette, and their Yorkie, Taz Man. He invites you to visit his Web site at www.terrywrightbooks.com.
The Fifty Questions by Dustin De Felice The Fifty Questions by Dustin De Felice May 11, 2012 581 words Read a sample
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Dustin De Felice wrote The Heartfelt Saga when he was in his early twenties and he was floating throughout the North Atlantic and the Caribbean with the U.S. Coast Guard. He hopes you have enjoyed this novel and might look forward to the next book in the series. Additionally, Dustin has been a language instructor for the past decade and he invites you download some of his classroom texts (The Fifty Questions, The Weekly Opposites or Los Opuestos Semanales) for your own classroom.
QUIT by silverscalpel QUIT by silverscalpel May 11, 2012 697 words Read a sample
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silverscalpel is the currrent pen name of the author. she is a geek at heart, with an old wanderer's soul.
A Self Publisher's Journal by Regina Tittel A Self Publisher's Journal by Regina Tittel May 11, 2012 10833 words Read a sample
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Glad you stopped by. I'm a writer of inspirational suspense romance and love what I do. A road near our home inspired my first novel which I was able to squeeze into print in a year's time in-between homeschooling our children. I'm never bored and enjoy learning new things and meeting new people. Thanks for taking an interest and I hope you come back!
Centaurus by Kim Cowie Centaurus by Kim Cowie May 11, 2012 6149 words Read a sample
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Born 1948, the author has retired after a career in electronics and technical authorship with a number of British companies. He has had occasional articles on Japanese animation and other subjects published in news-stand magazines. For fun, he still watches Japanese animation.
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross A Ripple in Time by The Albatross May 11, 2012 938 words Read a sample
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Like the albatross i'm either a gift or a curse. So I stumble when I walk and when I walk slow it's worse.
Mayne Manor by Ximo Cerdá Mayne Manor by Ximo Cerdá May 11, 2012 33570 words Read a sample
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Joaquín Cerdà Boluda, conocido como Ximo Cerdà (n. Játiva, Valencia, 3 de mayo de 1975), es un profesor, científico, escritor e ilustrador español. Ingeniero de Telecomunicaciones desde el año 1999, en el año 2000 se incorpora como profesor titular de la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, donde alternaría sus obligaciones docentes con su actividad investigadora. Paralelamente, obtiene el título de Doctor en Electrónica por la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia en 2004 y, más tarde, el de Licenciado en Ciencias físicas por la UNED en 2008. En el campo de la investigación, ha realizado aportaciones en la técnica de la Tomografía por Emisión de Positrones (PET), los Autómatas Celulares y, más recientemente, en Física Cuántica y Computación Cuántica. Aunque siempre había estado vinculado de un modo u otro al terreno literario (en su juventud formó parte de la compañía de teatro amateur "La Bicicleta", bajo la dirección de Antoni Martínez Revert), puede decirse que el despegue de su carrera tuvo lugar en 2006 con la publicación de La mano de Dios (novela) y L'incomparable Bredford Bannings, obra que también ilustra y que dio lugar a una segunda parte, publicada en 2008, titulada En Bredford Bannings i els diamants de Bontawa.
Why American Jews Should Learn Hebrew by David Hazony Why American Jews Should Learn Hebrew by David Hazony May 11, 2012 2440 words Read a sample
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David Hazony’s first book, The Ten Commandments: How Our Most Ancient Moral Text Can Renew Modern Life, was published by Scribner in September 2010, and was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. An American-born writer based in Jerusalem, his writings have appeared in The New Republic, CNN.com, the Forward, Commentary, Moment, The Jewish Chronicle, The New York Sun, Policy Review, the Jerusalem Post, and others. He is a contributing editor at The Forward, and blogs regularly at Contentions, the blog of Commentary Magazine. From 2004-2007, he served as editor-in-chief of Azure, Israel's leading journal of public affairs. He received his Ph.D. in Jewish Philosophy from the Hebrew University. He has focused his research on the thought of Eliezer Berkovits, and edited two volumes of Berkovits' writings. He also translated Emuna Elon's novel If You Awaken Love, which was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in 2007.