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Once upon a time, there were elephants	by Michael Foster May 15, 2012	35283 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Perth writer, hooked on fantasy and science fiction.
The Last Cowboy	by Sheila Jecks May 14, 2012	3692 words	Read a sample
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Aftermath: Found	by Richard Schwarz May 12, 2012	2556 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Richard Schwarz always had an insatiable curiosity for the feminine form that started the first time he looked through one of his father's gentleman's magazine at age seven. Without the stigma of modern society to contend with, his young imagination blossomed with the possibility of engaging a woman's delectable delights. Creative story telling sprang from the fertile field of his mind and as he matured erotic day dreaming followed. Several years of discovery, escapades, and a move from the south to Missouri later, Richard Schwarz decided to pursue a dream and begin writing. The subject matter he laces each story with came easily from his earliest fantasies and his later exploits. As a responsible father and husband balancing a job and a new found career in erotica, he never forgets the most important thing to him which is his family. In the wee hours of the night, after he's satisfied his wife's insatiable lust for his husbandly duties, his mind drifts away in content as he reflects on his interracial relationship. Eventually, although the names have been changed and the scenarios elaborated upon, he begins to tell his tales so that others may enjoy them as well.
Five Bullets	by K. Writerly May 11, 2012	12511 words	Read a sample
Author bio: 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.
The Blackwitch Legacy	by S. Bradley Stoner May 10, 2012	107518 words	Read a sample
Author bio: S. Bradley Stoner was born in April, 1949. He was raised and educated in Denver, Colorado, attending the Denver Public School System and graduating from high school in 1967. He attended and graduated from the University of Colorado (Boulder) with a degree in environmental biology in 1971. Since that time he has pursued various interests, including travel and independent study of the wilderness world and its creatures, especially in the field of predator-prey relationships. While working primarily as an environmental consultant for more than 35 years, he has actively pursued writing since 1973. His interest in the wild world is long and abiding, having begun trips to remote wilderness areas in Colorado with his family and friends as a very young child. Trips into the deep wilderness continue for him to this day, although age has put a damper on long expeditions. Active and goal oriented, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of thirteen and subsequently earned two palms, was a member of the Denver Field Ornithologists from the age of 11 until college and work stopped his active participation, and in college was was elected to the Phi Sigma Society, the national biological honor society, in May 1970. Also in 1970 he was chairman of the Wildlife Committee for the University of Colorado's participation in the first Earth Day observation. Stoner's other interests include photography, pen and ink art and poetry(done under the name Bridgewood), horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and travel.
Falling Up	by Kevin Hill May 07, 2012	76613 words	Read a sample
Author bio: My travel articles have been published in several countries. I have lived abroad for a good part of my life. For several years I hitch-hiked around Europe and worked the crops. The food, the people,the living was so rich that every day was an adventure. I have also lived in an abandoned house on the Caribbean, where I had to spear fish for meat. I currently write a fun column for a national automotive magazine, and am busy with fiction and non fiction books alike.
The Race (A Gladius Adventure Series - Short Story)	by J. A. Paul May 07, 2012	6426 words	Read a sample
Author bio: J. A. Paul is the author of the Gladius Adventure Series, where a simple run through the woods turns into an epic coming-of-age story certain to please those with a wild spirit who crave the next adventure. J. A. Paul started writing short stories early on and spent many years learning the craft. Then one night after a long bedtime story, his sons challenged him to write a book. He borrowed an idea from a friend and asked his boys to choose three things to include in the story. They chose a dragon, a tree and a ruby and from the seed of that idea the story of Gladius grew. J.A. Paul set out to show his three sons that if you set your mind to something, it can be done. For more stories and information visit the author's web site at www.authorJAPaul.com
The Last Offensive	by Jon Olson May 05, 2012	3440 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Jon works as a Screening Checkpoint Coordinator at the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport and is a regular contributor to ViSTAS: STAS Canada Employee Newsletter. He lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada with his fiance and four cats.
Jungle Fever	by Ian C. Dawkins Moore May 05, 2012	2239 words	Read a sample
Author bio: My Biosphere My name is Ian, in England born My fatherâ€™s from the islands, my mumâ€™s from that shore My youth was spent fleeing xenophobic bores. I traveled to Athens and Timbuktu I bathed in Alhambra, Granada too I could never shake my brooding school. My American wife dragged me here My stepdaughter in toe, a brand new sphere My opposition to the states to five years to clear. I started again, from scratch in haste I stared to relearn a new verb, chase I started to learn a new action, waste. My endeavors were positive though painfully slow My dues well paid, eventually did grow My overnight success took many moons to glow. I now serve the public civil and clean I now work the markets and international scene I now have great credit and a labyrinth machine. My writing before covered prose and essay My heroes are Baldwin, Sojinka and Sesay My novel attempts include travel and jazzy. I read like a fish that swims in the night I spend more on books than I have such a right I meditate, cool out, and stay UN-Tight. My dreams are to learn the heart of the word My hopes are to chase that winged bird My endeavors I pray are to teach and be heard. I live in Oakland, city caught in a lie I dwell in environs of many colored eyes I inhabit a space of love and deep sighs. My time here now is eight years plus My memories of home are short and cussed My lifeâ€™s irony is to be an English fuss.
Flight	by Neil Hetzner May 04, 2012	160252 words	Read a sample
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The Tale Of The Quill Pen And The Square Paper	by C.R. Jared May 04, 2012	4667 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Surrounded by books in my formative years, I grew up loving to read, imagining and indulging in my favorite pastime, discovering new authors and books. I grew up in Los Angeles and now live in Australia with my Australian husband, who is an architect, visionary, inventor and artist, and we have teamed up and created the concept for the imaginary world we call 'Kostarr' and their storytelling inhabitants the 'Gilgarrs'. The first book of our book publishing project is 'The Tale of the Quill Pen and Square Paper' and will be followed by 'The Gilgarrs of Kostarr - a session of Babble' and "The Story Dome - the Tale of Mother Nature, Father Time, and the Sisters Destruction and Dream'. A fourth picture book written in rhyme format 'The Magic of Kostarr and a Zillion Zany Things' is also being scheduled for release. The stories are designed to be heard and we will be releasing the audio version for the first book very soon. So keep tuned and check the audio book section of Smashwords for the release. I trust you will enjoy this first introductory story. And if you like this one, let me know, so I can send you more stories from the Land of Kostarr.
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Author bio: â— Â«ÐŸÑ€Ð¸ÐºÐ»ÑŽÑ‡ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ ÐÐµÐºÐ¸ ÐšÑ€, ÐÐ»Ñ‘ Ð¸ Ð¢ÑƒÐ¿Ð¾Â» â— Â«Adventures of Tain Bb, Hello? And DumbÂ» â— Â«Ð›ÐµÑ‚Ð¸, ÐšÐ°Ð¿Ð¸Ñ‚Ð°Ð½Ð° Ð“Ñ€Ð°Ð½Ñ‚Ð°!Â»
Adventures of Tain Bb, Hello? And Dumb	by Andrey Nuzhdin May 04, 2012	14636 words	Read a sample
Author bio: â— Â«ÐŸÑ€Ð¸ÐºÐ»ÑŽÑ‡ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ ÐÐµÐºÐ¸ ÐšÑ€, ÐÐ»Ñ‘ Ð¸ Ð¢ÑƒÐ¿Ð¾Â» â— Â«Adventures of Tain Bb, Hello? And DumbÂ» â— Â«Ð›ÐµÑ‚Ð¸, ÐšÐ°Ð¿Ð¸Ñ‚Ð°Ð½Ð° Ð“Ñ€Ð°Ð½Ñ‚Ð°!Â»
Just Passing Through	by Dave Riessen May 03, 2012	3909 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Dave's work revels with the fanciful, ponders the enigmatic, and examines the human character.
Hero of Ranora: free preview	by Andrew Mitton May 02, 2012	5246 words	Sample 30%
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The Tandem Mind	by Joy Johnson May 02, 2012	1767 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I have traveled all over the United States as both an active duty United States Marine and now as a Veteran. It is my supreme hope that my characters find their way into the world and provide others with the same kind of wonder that they have provided me with these past years. Have a look below and enjoy!
Sun on the Rocks - All-Girl - The Malibu Case.	by Sunbeach Studios (pen name) April 30, 2012	13057 words	Read a sample
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The Lioness of Bermuda	by Richard Johnson April 27, 2012	43727 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Descended from Irish Nobles and a Barbary Coast Pirate, my interests are, by breeding, strange. After 28 years asa USAF Civil Engineer building hospitals and schools around the world, I find that knowing how to say "Please" and "Thank you" inthe native language and being polite to be the best PR a person can have. I've been writing since the 1970's though only recently seeking a mass market for my material. I am famous in my own circles so Smashwords is an experiment in expanding myself. I am a single father who enjoys Martial Arts, Kayaking, Geocaching, Astronomy, reading, building things, inventing, brewing Mead, traveling and dressing up. Iam also a Third Degree Gardnerian High Priest (Witch) of Desert Henge Coven in Tucson. Likes include a good pizza and Godiva Chocolate. Anything else I should include? Let me know.
Souverain: The Kid	by Mike Luoma April 26, 2012	5556 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Mike Luoma writes science fiction and comic books and plays music on the radio in Vermont. Luoma's "Vatican Assassin Trilogy" began appearing at the end of 2005. The related "Albi Jones" is his most recent novel. Mike's new comics include "The Adventures of Alibi Jones" #1 and an Alibi Jones short story in "Earthbound Comics Presents" #1 both from Earthbound Comics. He has a prose short story on the way in a new collection featuring creator and story artist Ben Ferrari's character "Souverain" compiling the stories from the "Lady Fight" anthologies along with some new material. Mike released his critically acclaimed "Holy Shit: Or...Pat Robertson Is The Anti-Christ!" comic in 2006. He went on to create the four issue comic book series "Panthea Obscura: Deifornication" with Argentine artist Juan Carlos Quattordio. Luoma and Quattordio also collaborated on the "Everybody Lies" one shot. Artist Cristian Navarro is helping Mike adapt "Vatican Assassin" as a graphic novel - current chapters are appearing as individual comic book issues, and Federico Guillen provides amazing art for "Good Samaritan: Unto Dust" - both titles from Mike's Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Comics. Mike's "Alibi Jones: Vacation" - an earlier version of which appeared in the audiobook-only anthology "Podioracket Presents: Visionaries" - is a stand-alone short story, available here at Smashwords.com.
Beds of Kelp	by Dave Riessen April 25, 2012	874 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Dave's work revels with the fanciful, ponders the enigmatic, and examines the human character.
Bier & Blomster	by Per Holbo April 25, 2012	1598 words	Read a sample
Author bio: When I was a kid, about 8 yrs. old or so, I would lend at least 25 books at the school library for my summer break. At first my teachers shook their heads in disbelief and they were probably thinking to themselves: he is never going to finish all of those books. But coming back after the summer break, I was always able to give them a detailed review of every single book. Some of those books were trilogies such as Isaac Asimovs "Foundation-" series and "Ringworld." I simply love books and though I like watching a movie just as much as everyone else, reading a book really is something else. By reading a book you construct pictures in your own mind instead of being served by a director. But what I love the most about books is the possibility of finding several layers in the book. Things that you cannot find in a movie can be put into a book, because words can be used in such a way that other kinds of meaning appear or disappear. I write about almost everything and anything, but always with my own speciality of "wry and dry" humor, that is, the kind of humor that attacks a subject head on, but still leaves the reader to think about it. I really hope you will enjoy my books... Wishing you a good reading experience, Per Holbo
El Bastardo y la Medusa (Veritas FantÃ¡stica)	by Paul Andreas Wunderlich April 24, 2012	24158 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Soy un amante de la literatura fantÃ¡stica; el transporte a otros mundos jamÃ¡s a dejado mi lado desde que nos hicimos amigos, en aquel entonces. Opino que la vida es bella rimÃ¡ndola y generando tras ella metÃ¡foras para explicar sus fenÃ³menos alternos. Os invito a perseguir las letras que quedaron plasmadas tras la publicaciÃ³n de mi primera obra artÃstica. Las letras quizÃ¡ admitan dejarse probar tras alguna dosis inicial, y espero que lo sigan haciendo luego de su degustar prolongado. Soy un filÃ³sofo enamorado de la vida, y sobre ella me gusta refleccionar. QuizÃ¡ de vez en cuando me aventure por los senderos que a muchos nos gustan festejar. Entre otras veces, me gusta aislarme, y focalizar mi pasiÃ³n sobre aquella cosa que a todos nos elude: los enigmas de la vida. Y sobre ellos a veces escribo y tergiverso a historias fantÃ¡sticas. Espero poder compartir tales aventuras con vosotros.
M-Corp 2020	by Sajjad Tameez April 24, 2012	3483 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Sajjad is the author of the Lehthra series and has published stories of many genres. Although he appreciates all types of genre, his passion remains hugely in Science Fiction. Sajjad graduated from the University of Buckinghamshire after completing a BSc HONS in Network Security and Management.
Mr. Something - Part One	by J.H. Baker April 21, 2012	62425 words	Read a sample
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Broken Sigil	by Rick Vilante April 21, 2012	143964 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Rick Vilante is a full-time office worker living in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two kids. He splits his days between writing and actual office work and one day hopes to not have to divide his time between the two. The first edition of the first book in his Magister Chronicles: The Fall of Magic series "Broken Sigil" was released on Smashwords in April of 2012. His goal is to one day encounter readers who are just as passionate about his characters as he is. Enjoy the limited-time free download of the book! If you like it, please leave a review. If not, leave one anyways. All feedback is appreciated!
Climb and Fly	by Bluebird Bliss April 20, 2012	1707 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Hi, my name is Bluebird Bliss I am an independent author who has just published the inspirational book HUMAN MAGIC. ALSO the book A Bottle of Poems and A Dove. I am on Facebook with my other name Maree Ball If you wish to purchase HUMAN MAGIC OR A BOTTLE OF POEMS AND A DOVE you need to join Smashwords it is free, then purchase the book with a pay pal account. Have a good one, stay happy! The first 18% of HUMAN MAGIC is a free download. The first 30% of A BOTTLE OF POEMS AND A DOVE is a free download. TOTALLY FREE downloads of my other short stories are The Conflict Climb and Fly Bully and the Bumblebee Thanks for the reviews and the stars. My favourite is climb and fly. Cheers... WE NEED TO RESPECT ourselves, one another and especially THE ENVIRONMENT. Affirmation: I AM NOW IN BALANCE WITH THE NATURAL RHYTHM AND FLOW OF LIFE. Check out Thubten Yangchens books,THE BUTTERFLY AND THE BRICK. ALSO THE KEYS they are both free downloads. Thubten Yangchens website is www.ufointel.com. His digital art is GREAT. At the moment there is only one image of his art worth a look, anyway you can contact him Via his website. LETS GET CONNECTED. Love and Light Bluebird Bliss.
Ready and... Action!!	by Artie Margrave April 20, 2012	7880 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Tobi is a developing writer currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. With your reviews, he hopes to become a reader's favourite. He currently lives in Lagos, Nigeria.
Caroline	by William Bumgarner April 19, 2012	48582 words	Read a sample
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The Tale of One Tree	by Rachael Long April 19, 2012	3720 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I live in Somerset, England (UK) and have been writing short stories and poetry for an awfully long time. However, fed up with rejection slips, I was on the verge of giving up when I discovered Smashwords. I have a quirky sense of humour - Monty Python: abstract, surreal. English sardonic might sum it up. What do I like? Reading; non fiction, historical. Music: everything from Bach to Beatles to punk. And when I'm not doing anything else, I cook, bake and make preserves too. What I would really like to find is, an illustrator with a similar sense of humour, who would like to draw my creations.
Grizzly	by Chris Hantzen April 18, 2012	1454 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Chris Hantzen (pseudoniem) is een Nederlandse schrijver die zich vooral richt op de Fantastische genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction en Horror. Hij woont in het noorden des lands met zijn vrouw, waar hij een voor een kleine zwerm kinderen en huisdieren zorgt. Naast het zelfs schrijven probeert hij ook andere schrijvers te helpen in het Woordenwoud. Schrijf je zelf ook? Neem dan eens een kijkje op www.woordenwoud.nl Chris Hantzen (pseudonym) is a Dutch writer who mostly concentrates his efforts on the fantastic genres of Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror. Het lives in the north of the Netherlands with his wife, where he takes care of a small swarm of children and pets. Besides writing for himself he also tries to help others with their writing in Woordenwoud. Are you a writer yourself? Then feel free to take a look at www.woordenwoud.nl
A Dreaming Myth Vol 3: Infinite Discoveries	by Brandon Benevides April 16, 2012	79044 words	Read a sample
Author bio: my fantasy epic, A Dreaming Myth, is my most favourite piece of work i have ever done, and it is because i use a fictional mindset to bend the world I know to how i want it, and shape it to this fantasy. creating a new universe may not be as hard as i thought, but trying to expand it is what's hard.
Sidney	by Ellie Smith April 15, 2012	27813 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Ellie has been writing short stories and novels for more than 20 years. She is well known for her stories... but only with her family and closest friends. Only recently has she decided to venture into the world of ebooks and electronic publishing.
Arms Around You	by Alfonso Borello April 14, 2012	9165 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I'm the author and the main character of my own life stories. Why? Because I'm lazy and don't like to manufacture puppets.
Unknown Superhero #2	by Kennie Kayoz April 13, 2012	497 words	Read a sample
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Kisses Blood Kerosene & Silk	by Fred Robel April 11, 2012	8846 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Born and raised in Michigan, and currently residing in Northern Michigan. I am an aircraft mechanic and inspector by trade, and a writer as a hobby. My wife and three kids keep me busy all the rest of the time.
Shadow II	by B.A. Savage April 09, 2012	15395 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I plan on writing 30+ books, but I need help from you, the readers. Motivation is a tool that I lack. Creativity is a resource where "my cup" runneth over. So, please, if you have anything positive to say, polite criticism to give, or you simply want to say hi, feel free to. And remember, a review can be a detailed essay or a simple "I loved it". So far, there are a total of six books completed. The other four will be added to this site, if you show me some love! I have created a Marvel like universe. I love the X-men, yet didn't want to create a world that is too open ended and simply explained by a 'mutant' gene. My characters are more works of human curiosity and human stupidity with a twist of twilight zone humor. Thank you for reading this, reading my works, and I'm out like last night's bathwater!
My Turn-ons Include Napalm	by Chris Dodson April 09, 2012	4212 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I was born and reared in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and moved to Omaha, NE in 2005. I was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease when I was seven. This visual impairment caused my central vision to deteriorate and I have been living with only seeing a small part of the world ever since. This lack of perception allowed my imagination to wander, and I have been telling myself stories and crafting new adventures in my head ever since. My hobbies include watching the Texas Rangers baseball team, enjoying Japanese animation, podcasting, playing role playing video games, reading fiction of all time periods, and watching historical documentaries. When I write, read, or watch media I like to analyze the stories from all angles and see the hidden special details that others might miss. When finishing a novel I often wonder what far reaching consequences would follow the characters for the rest of their lives. My first novel was an attempt to show how my original story idea would be felt by generations to come and how the decisions of one day could echo down the ages. I always want to know how happily the ever after turns out to be.
The Ring	by Becky Carr April 08, 2012	3179 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I began writing at a very young age (I'm not exactly sure when). The first major project I did was an adaptation of Peter Pan for my fourth grade class to perform, then, my teachers had me also write a Christmas play. I've always loved reading and have immersed myself in such books as The Chronicles of Narnia, Peter Pan, Robin Hood, And The Lord of the Rings since early childhood. This has leant my writing style to more gothic-style fantasy and occult fiction, but also some poetry. My ninth grade English teacher read a few of my scribblings and suggested I enter a poetry contest. I did, and my first poem was recognized. Thus began my professional writing life. At 16, one of my poems was featured in a Texas High School Anthology which the aforementioned English teacher now holds in her classroom. From that point until this I've called myself a writer.
Battle for New Thesnia	by Jake Hamilton April 07, 2012	4865 words	Read a sample
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Sixteen: Neon Knight	by Chris Gilbreath April 07, 2012	12924 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: A former professional musician, Chris Gilbreath grew up reading Robert E. Howard and L. Sprague DeCamp and a host of other fantasy authors who helped define the genre. He grew up writing stories and envisioning the day he could bring them to life and now he's done so. He unleashes Sixteen, the government's first successful genetic hybrid, loose on a landscape wracked by economic collapse and global turmoil.
The old trucker	by Mark Stewart April 07, 2012	1792 words	Read a sample
Author bio: I have been married to my wife for thirty years. I have four adult children and one grand child. I live in the picturesque region of the Mornington Peninsula, a full one one hour drive from Melbourne Australia. I draw my inspiration for my novels and short stories from the Australian culture, and from my diverse family history. I have now finished Legendary blue diamond/romance adventure. The story is set in the Australian outback in the year 1850. Bushrangers rob a woman of her guns and the rare blue diamond ring. She hunts them down to take back what they stole. On her journey Jessica falls in love. His name is Lightening Dawn. Kiss on the bridge/ romance adventure can be upload for free on smashwords.com Quick blurb: If you were standing alone on a bridge at midnight on new-years-eve and a tall handsome stranger walked up to you and asked for a kiss, how would you react? I have brought forward the sequel to Kiss on the bridge. Same characters. Hopefully in three months the novel will be finished. I have spoken to my cover designer. He had a few ideas as we spoke. At this time the title is a secret. The perfect gift/romance adventure is set in the Australian outback in the year 2010. Blood red rose is a vampire adventure romance. For a short free romance story; Kate and Ben. He stepped from my dreams. My web site is: www.markstewart.com.au You can contact me by email: mark_stewart777@hotmail.com All reviews are gratefully accepted. Thanks to my readers for following my work. If you want your book printed and bound I have the means from $10 Australian plus postage.
Beyond The Blue, The Blue Series Volume 2, Part 2	by Josephine Dillon April 06, 2012	142787 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Josephine Dillon was born March 9th, 1969 in Kenitra, Morocco, to parents Patricia and Eugene Godfrey. She grew up in Oceanside, one of the northern suburbs of San Diego, California, graduating from Vista High School. She later attended San Diego State University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing. She has been a registered nurse since graduating in 1995, working in the profession for the past sixteen years. As a novice writer, I wrote the first three books from The Blue Series during the years 2006 through 2009 and am currently writing the fourth and final book in the series. The story was created in the early 1980's, when I was a young teenager. These novels are my first work of fiction. Please note that all the characters and story are fictional and only a few isolated incidents paralleled my existence at the time. The Irish Setter Reuben, the high school, and the home address were all from my childhood and not fictional. I attended and graduated from Vista High School, (survived is more like it), and I lived and grew up in Oceanside. The failed attempt to drown was my experience, and I will admit to wanting desperately to be a boy when I was growing up. Along with that, I also had a very vivid imagination. My family, however, were not at all similiar to the Smiths - I had loving, caring, nonjudgemental parents who adored me. Hope you enjoy the book but most importantly for new writers like me, please write a review? Even if the book did not appeal to you, could you state why? I would really appreciate it. To those readers who braved a download of Beyond The Blue Part 1 and 2, please make sure to download the latest versions. I found a huge mistake in the sequencing of the chapters in the book and would appreciate it if my readers could download it again (it's free!) so that they can read it the way it should be read. This book was just too big to be a single work, which is why I spliced it, however in doing so, I made a mistake in the timing of the story. I hope you enjoy Beyond The Blue Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 is for adult readers only and I've chosen to make it free because I want to write for the fun of it. If you catch grammatical errors, I apologize, but since I am my own editor, please forgive me. I am currently editing my third book, Black and Blue and it's another beast, 600 pages long. I'm editing slowly in my free time but it's tedious. If you would like me to split it up into two parts like I did the second book, then send me an email or write on my facebook page. I am also currently writing the fourth book, about 150 pages into it. Please write me reviews? I thrive on it and enjoy reading your thoughts. Or post a comment on my facebook page. This is my hobby and I will continue to allow downloads of my books for free to Smashword readers. If you want a printed copy, I am currently at Off The Book Shelf, but that will cost you because I only get a small percentage of the profit and can't set the price. I might look into Create A Space instead if it will save the reader money. We'll see what happens, til then, happy reading.
HARD CASH	by Leon Guthrie April 05, 2012	1412 words	Read a sample
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Mayday! (The Florida Chase, Part Two)	by Paul Moxham April 04, 2012	11575 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Paul Moxham hails from Australia. He has written three novels thus far, two YA and one childrens. The first, The Secret of Smugglers Cove is a childrens adventure book that is set in 1950's Britain and set in the style of Enid Blyton's Famous Five series. His second book, The Florida Chase, a young adult novel, is an action packed novel that is along the lines of The Hardy Boys. The third, Last Plane out of Paris, a young adult novel, follows two British officers as they parachute into France and attempt to rescue and aircraft designer just as Hitler invades the country. He has also written a number of screenplays which led to him being signed to a Los Angeles based manager early in 2011. One of his scripts, Blizzard, won the Gold Prize Award at the 2011 PAGE AWARDS.
Missing! (The Florida Chase, Part One)	by Paul Moxham April 04, 2012	17117 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Paul Moxham hails from Australia. He has written three novels thus far, two YA and one childrens. The first, The Secret of Smugglers Cove is a childrens adventure book that is set in 1950's Britain and set in the style of Enid Blyton's Famous Five series. His second book, The Florida Chase, a young adult novel, is an action packed novel that is along the lines of The Hardy Boys. The third, Last Plane out of Paris, a young adult novel, follows two British officers as they parachute into France and attempt to rescue and aircraft designer just as Hitler invades the country. He has also written a number of screenplays which led to him being signed to a Los Angeles based manager early in 2011. One of his scripts, Blizzard, won the Gold Prize Award at the 2011 PAGE AWARDS.
Behind The Nazi Line	by Caleb Donaldson April 01, 2012	1188 words	Sample 10%
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Beyond The Blue, The Blue Series Volume 2, Part 1	by Josephine Dillon March 31, 2012	187340 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Josephine Dillon was born March 9th, 1969 in Kenitra, Morocco, to parents Patricia and Eugene Godfrey. She grew up in Oceanside, one of the northern suburbs of San Diego, California, graduating from Vista High School. She later attended San Diego State University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing. She has been a registered nurse since graduating in 1995, working in the profession for the past sixteen years. As a novice writer, I wrote the first three books from The Blue Series during the years 2006 through 2009 and am currently writing the fourth and final book in the series. The story was created in the early 1980's, when I was a young teenager. These novels are my first work of fiction. Please note that all the characters and story are fictional and only a few isolated incidents paralleled my existence at the time. The Irish Setter Reuben, the high school, and the home address were all from my childhood and not fictional. I attended and graduated from Vista High School, (survived is more like it), and I lived and grew up in Oceanside. The failed attempt to drown was my experience, and I will admit to wanting desperately to be a boy when I was growing up. Along with that, I also had a very vivid imagination. My family, however, were not at all similiar to the Smiths - I had loving, caring, nonjudgemental parents who adored me. Hope you enjoy the book but most importantly for new writers like me, please write a review? Even if the book did not appeal to you, could you state why? I would really appreciate it. To those readers who braved a download of Beyond The Blue Part 1 and 2, please make sure to download the latest versions. I found a huge mistake in the sequencing of the chapters in the book and would appreciate it if my readers could download it again (it's free!) so that they can read it the way it should be read. This book was just too big to be a single work, which is why I spliced it, however in doing so, I made a mistake in the timing of the story. I hope you enjoy Beyond The Blue Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 is for adult readers only and I've chosen to make it free because I want to write for the fun of it. If you catch grammatical errors, I apologize, but since I am my own editor, please forgive me. I am currently editing my third book, Black and Blue and it's another beast, 600 pages long. I'm editing slowly in my free time but it's tedious. If you would like me to split it up into two parts like I did the second book, then send me an email or write on my facebook page. I am also currently writing the fourth book, about 150 pages into it. Please write me reviews? I thrive on it and enjoy reading your thoughts. Or post a comment on my facebook page. This is my hobby and I will continue to allow downloads of my books for free to Smashword readers. If you want a printed copy, I am currently at Off The Book Shelf, but that will cost you because I only get a small percentage of the profit and can't set the price. I might look into Create A Space instead if it will save the reader money. We'll see what happens, til then, happy reading.
With and Without Class	by David Wallace Fleming March 30, 2012	40240 words	Read a sample
Author bio: David has worked in aerospace research and development in Indiana and Virginia. He enjoys running, karaoke and sand volleyball. His short stories have appeared in Out of the Gutter's Hard Times Issue and Escape Velocity's anthology. He posts short, satirical stories at davidwallacefleming.com
Amanda Ackers and The Realm Of The Witches	by GlennAndSasha Gabriel March 28, 2012	180810 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Update Notice: Hello everyone, and thank you for visiting our Authors Page. We have now published for FREE, Book Two of our Amanda Ackers Novels, "Amanda Ackers and The Realm Of The Witches"! Having published Book One, "Amanda Ackers and The Deep Forest Elves" for FREE on January 3rd, 2012, and having that Novel downloaded just over 3,165 times by March 29th, 2012, we are blown away! Sasha and I are working on Book Three of the series, "Amanda Ackers and The Thirteen Shards Of Legend." It should be available sometime in 2013, as we are both working on other novels as well. Several people have requested reading Book Three, prior to its publication. Should any like a pre-release version when we get to the editing stage, please let us know. As you may know, we do require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement and fax it back to us... itâ€™s just good business practice after all. Adding up the downloads from our novel and all our short stories, the first short published on November 14, 2011, our total downloads have now reached over 11,443 as of March 29th, 2012! We are very thankful to you all, for supporting our work, which we do for the enjoyment of it. Our thanks also, to the many of you who have emailed us with kind comments on our stories and the first two books of our novel series, and those who have requested receiving a pre-release version of Book Three. We had never thought of doing a pre-release, but what a great idea! It gave many a chance to read the novels before we actually published them. Thanks to all of you! We are most humbled by the response we have received, and thank you from the top, middle and bottom of our hearts! If anyone would like to correspond with us, please shoot us an email when you get the chance, we would love to hear from you. Email us at: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- Hello and thank you for visiting our Smashwords.com page. My name is Sasha Gabriel, and I would like to take a few moments to say a little about Glenn and myself. They say that creativity belongs to the young. Well, not always. Young at heart, Iâ€™ll buy, but nothing else. Writing is relatively new for me. Iâ€™ve been an avid reader for most of my 60+ years. But writing seemed daunting. How do you write an idea to get over to other people without boring them to death? How do you write conversations that sound like the people who are speaking them? Once I studied the â€œhow toâ€™sâ€ a bit, and with the encouragement from Glenn, my wonderful husband and best friend, I started writing. And I love it. So does Glenn. Writing has opened a door for me that nothing else has â€“ my imagination has soared and Iâ€™m absolutely thrilled and thankful, from the bottom of my heart, that others like my writing, as well. Both Glenn and I have been submitting very, very short stories (no more than 600 word stories) because these are also being entered into a writing contest with that directive. At the same time, both Glenn and I are writing novels (Glennâ€™s is awesome!!!! Think the depth of Lord of the Rings with the immediacy of Harry Potter and youâ€™ve got it!). But I want to share something with you allâ€¦ Glenn has battled Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia almost his entire life. Thatâ€™s a mouthful, for sure, but try living with them on a daily basis! Even so, Glenn has worked to overcome the more serious side effects and his talent in writing, painting, and all over creativity is nothing short of staggering. Honestlyâ€¦ Iâ€™m running to keep up with him but Iâ€™m mostly just out of breath! Soâ€¦ the bottom line isâ€¦ weâ€™re all just human with all our challenges and itâ€™s those challenges that make what we create that much better. Pleaseâ€¦ If you like to readâ€¦ then write. If you like to paintâ€¦ then paint. Pick up that paintbrush and start. For writing, get to your keyboard and begin. We think youâ€™ll surprise yourself at your talents. And, againâ€¦ Thank You all for your kind and generous words of appreciation for our stories! It means the world to us! ----------------------------- Glenn here. Just wanted to add that we never thought anyone would even read our work, let alone have downloaded our little stories thousands of times in such a short time. Because of the kind words from you all, I will continue to write. I have, as Sasha had mentioned, been writing the Amanda Ackers novel series, with Sasha contributing several chapters to each book. I had only begun writing the novel for fun, for our grandson Logan. I was not going to publish it, just print it out to give to him. However, with all the encouragement I have received via email, from those reading our little short stories, I have decided to publish the first two books of the Amanda Ackers series for FREE. Everyone keeps telling us we need to charge for them, so, should we decide to do so, they will be no more than $0.99 cents in U.S. Dollars :) My many thanks to all of you, for your continued support. Please feel free to contact Sasha and I at the following email address. We would love to hear from you, even to just say hi: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com
Yanar	by Ellie Smith March 25, 2012	16934 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Ellie has been writing short stories and novels for more than 20 years. She is well known for her stories... but only with her family and closest friends. Only recently has she decided to venture into the world of ebooks and electronic publishing.

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