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The Golden Age	by Christopher O'Kennon Sep. 08, 2010	$1.99	2678 words	Sample 25%
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Les victimes de l'ombre	by Laurent Noerel Sep. 08, 2010	$8.90	35737 words	Sample 20%
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My Book Title	by Matthew Miller Sep. 08, 2010	$9.99	194 words	Sample 50%
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The Corrupt	by Jack Drew Sep. 08, 2010	Free!	8854 words	Read a sample
Author bio: In 2000, I entered two short stories in The Garden State Horror Writers' Association's annual short story contest. One story took Second Place and the other won the Graversen Award for that year. I was informed that no one has ever taken 2nd and 1st place together. After that, I was off and running. I've placed fiction in a bunch of outlets including print anthologies such as TALES FROM A DARKER STATE and DARK NOTES FROM NJ as well as web outlets like HORRORFIND.COM (under Brian Keene's helm) and the IN A FEARFUL STATE e-anthology from the GSHW. I currently reside in Central New Jersey where I split my time between my family and my writing. I've written several novels, all of which will be published in the next year or so from Screaming Aphony Press.
A Community Birthday	by Leslie Vaughn Weaver Sep. 08, 2010	$1.50	3657 words	Sample 35%
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The Twelve	by James K Burk Sep. 08, 2010	$3.99	80362 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: James K. Burk is to writing what a left-handed swordsman is to fencing; he approaches from different angles, seeing different openings. It's this quality that makes his chapbooks, STRANGE TWISTS OF FATE and ILLUSIONS OF SANITY so aptly named. His first fantasy novel, HIGH RAGE, is presently out of print and a collector's item. His second novel, HOME IS THE HUNTER, is about a faceless assassin who sometimes wonders if he'd also lost his soul. And, for fun, he's written stories for the Bubbas of the Apocalypse anthologies. "The Trailer Park Vampire Meets the Bubba Yumbie" was included in THE BEST OF THE BUBBAS.
In The Hands Of Time	by Ainy Rainwater Sep. 08, 2010	$4.99	77890 words	Sample 50%
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The Memoirs of Countess de Fontaine Part 2	by Missy Maxim Sep. 08, 2010	Free!	16469 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Ms. Maxim is a California resident with a music background. She's been writing non-stop for five years and loves compelling characters and happy endings.
Un bestiario (aproximadamente)	by Víctor Galeo Sep. 08, 2010	You set the price!	12175 words	Sample 50%
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Elder Wonder Comes of Age	by Jaron Summers Sep. 08, 2010	$4.99	91284 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Jaron Summers is an author and screenwriter living in Los Angeles. Like Jerry Wonder in Elder Wonder Comes of Age, Summers was a young Mormon missionary in New Zealand. He could not write this novel until after his mother's death.
Bound Darkly	by Tarrant Smith Sep. 08, 2010	$6.99	95152 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Tarrant Smith graduated from Queens College in North Carolina with a degree in English literature. She currently lives near the beautiful town of Madison, Georgia with her husband, son, horses, dogs, and the odd assortment of stray cats. As a self-described kitchen witch, she has always sought out and nurtured the magick that can be found in the mundane trappings of everyday life.
The Fairy Tale Bride	by Kelly McClymer Sep. 08, 2010	$2.99	88114 words	Sample 25%
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The Eulogist	by Matthew Montague Sep. 08, 2010	Free!	1868 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Matt Montague raises kids and grass-fed beef in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York. Please feel free to review my writing. I am anxious to learn what people think.
EXTREME DIFFERENCE	by David Moreton Sep. 08, 2010	$6.00	75788 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Retired Research & Development Engineer. Interests:- Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Renewable Energy Systems. Also:- writing Sci-Fi and building an adult realtime 3D adventure computor game.
Sex in a Northern Town	by Mark Curnane Sep. 08, 2010	Free!	2809 words	Read a sample
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Matt's War	by Tony McFadden Sep. 07, 2010	$4.99	85170 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Born in Canada, but thoroughly sick of snow, I live, with my wife and two kids, in coastal Australia. Half a kilometre from the beach beats snow any day of the week. I write thrillers and mysteries and mystery thrillers. If you're a fan of Romances, Chick-Lit or anything without mysteries or thrills, you've come to the wrong place.
Rhyme & Reason	by Criseida Santos Guevara Sep. 07, 2010	$3.99	44114 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Nació en Monterrey, Nuevo León en 1978. Es maestra en Literatura Hispanoamericana por la New Mexico State University con especialidad en escritura creativa. Ha publicado ensayos sobre literatura mexicana y fronteriza en la revista de Humanidades del Tec de Monterrey. En 2003 co fundó la revista literaria de Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México, Arenas Blancas. Durante el verano de 2008 se reunió junto con varias escritoras de Monterrey para formar la Matraca Generation cuyo manifestó está en vías de construcción. Con Rhyme & Reason obtuvo Mención Honorífica en el Premio Binacional de Novela Joven Frontera de Palabras/Border of Words.
TDF (Incubus Short Story)	by Jess C Scott Sep. 07, 2010	$1.99	22747 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Jess identifies herself as an author/artist/non-conformist. Her literary work has appeared in a diverse range of publications, such as Word Riot, ITCH Magazine, and The Battered Suitcase. She was a research assistant to the 2010 Jossey-Bass/Wiley publication, My Lie. She is currently working on an urban fantasy project featuring cyberpunk elves. Her novella, The Devilin Fey, hit #1 in Amazon’s “Hot New Releases in Bargain Books” in July 2010.
Amity	by Jeremy Brooks Sep. 07, 2010	$3.99	64631 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Author of edgy, dark fiction with satirical undernotes.
Sex With Sarah Palin	by Neil Crabtree Sep. 07, 2010	$0.99	26235 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Neil Crabtree lives and writes in Miami, Florida. His short fiction has appeared in online journals like Verbsap.com, BewilderingStories.com, DenverSyntax.com, Tuesday Shorts, and in print in American Fiction, Vol.11 2010 from New Rivers Press. His comic thriller, Rooster: The Big Kaboom, will appear later in 2010. He is currently working on the second Rooster novel, Not Dead Yet, and another short story collection, Lies My Penis Told Me. A children’s storybook, Good Stories For Little Kids, will appear in the fall, 2010. He is the editor of Smashwords Books Reviewed, a blogspot that reviews the work of writers and publsihers at Smashwords. Authors ask for reviews via his email address. http://smashwordsreviewed.blogspot.com
Slim-to None!	by Patrick Wilson Sep. 07, 2010	$2.95	1251 words	Sample 45%
Author bio: Patrick James Wilson was born a Yankee in 1980. Now, he resides and work as a Southerner; he's married and has one daughter-- a slothful and vastly corpulent cat named Lily. Moreover, Patrick has a BA in English and is currently working on his MA in the same specialty. He also enjoys reading and writing as anyone who has read his blogs can tell.
Next Time...	by Karen Dale Trask Sep. 07, 2010	Free!	26782 words	Read a sample
Author bio: The multi-faceted Karen Stefaniak Trask grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, where she was encouraged to follow her dreams and ambitions, which were inspired by the accomplishments of Henry and Edsel Ford, Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. Accomplished in her own right, the author, artist, designer and photographer writes and designs on a daily basis, always looking for the next ghost in the hall.
The Loon	by Michaelbrent Collings Sep. 07, 2010	$5.99	81594 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Michaelbrent Collings is a lawyer, screenwriter, black-belt martial artist, father, husband, and has a killer backhand on the badminton court. He is, in a word (wait, that's several words!), a guy going through some serious personality issues. Michaelbrent currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, two kids, and several imaginary friends, all of whom are too cool to invite Michaelbrent to their parties.
Turning Point	by Flavio Olcese Sep. 07, 2010	$0.99	33758 words	Sample 20%
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I Will Keep My Baby (Cub Bites)	by Candace Gold Sep. 07, 2010	$2.99	5277 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: With nearly 200 short stories and her third novel soon to be in print, sweet and spicy, Candy Caine AKA Candace Gold keeps her husband, Robert, on his toes in their Long Island, NY home. Supportive with her writing career, he’s always willing to help her make certain the scenes in her stories are authentic. After all, technique is so important for good writing. When asked why she began to write, Candy says: “I’ve always loved books and my biggest thrill is to bring the joy of reading to others. That’s what writing is all about.” To learn more about Candy visit her blog, “Candy Caine’s Corner,” at: www.candycaine.blogspot.com
Life with the Tumblers	by Mary E. Lowd Sep. 07, 2010	Free!	6109 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Mary E. Lowd lives in Eugene, Oregon, with her husband Daniel, daughter Elaine, and a plethora of pets -- five feline, three canine, one aquatic, and one robotic. Her short fiction has been published in a variety of venues, and she updates her webcomic SPACE HOUNDS! twice weekly.
The Vril Codex	by ben manning Sep. 07, 2010	$2.50	76450 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: novelist featured recently on Radio 4's You and yours programme regarding vanity publishing and my first novel which i would like to discuss here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00s2p3y#p007n33y please refer to chapter 4 of the programme. I am also a trained actor with experience and have been published on various websites and publications. I also teach and lecture about the romantic poets and do guided tours of the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The Ash Spear	by G. R. Grove Sep. 07, 2010	$5.99	118811 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: After a long career as a mining geologist in California and Alaska, and a shorter one as a database administrator in Colorado, I’m currently writing my fourth novel set in 6th century Britain. For more information, see my blog or my author chat thread on LibraryThing.com
The Ride (Cub Bites)	by Hazel Mills Sep. 07, 2010	$2.99	5488 words
Author bio: African American Literary Award nominated author, Hazel Mills, knew that she wanted to be a writer from the moment she penned the first words of a poem titled “A Tree” when she was in the third grade. Even though she majored in business at the University of Alabama, writing continued to be her first love. Hazel’s short erotic fiction has been published in Playgirl Magazine’s Erotic Encounters (January 2007 issue) and in Best Lesbian Love Stories: New York City, edited by Simone Thorne (November 2006, Alyson Books). Her essays have been published as a part of Jolie Dupre’s series in The Blushing Ladies Journal. PassionScape is her monthly column published online by EDC Creations and Sankofa Literary Society. She is also a contributing author to the award-winning anthology, Mocha Chocolate: Taste A Piece of Ecstasy, edited by Shani Greene-Dowdell. Hazel’s debut collection of critically acclaimed erotic short stories, Bare Necessities: Sensuous Tales of Passion (April 2008, Xpress Yourself Publishing) has been nominated for several literary awards. She is an editor for EroticExpressions.net and a contributing author to the highly anticipated upcoming release, The Triumph of My Soul: The Breakthrough (2009). Hazel’s new book, Journey To Surrender, is also slated for release in 2009 by Xpress Yourself Publishing. Visit Hazel at www.hazelmillsstories.com and in Myspace: www.myspace.com/hazelmillsstories
A Summer's Eve	by Terry Odell Sep. 07, 2010	$0.99	5834 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Terry Odell began writing by mistake, when her son mentioned a television show and she thought she'd be a good mom and watch it so they'd have common ground for discussions. Little did she know she would enter the world of writing, first via fanfiction, then through internet groups, and finally with groups with real, live partners. Her first publications were short stories, but she found more freedom in longer works and began what she thought was a mystery. Her daughters told her it was a romance so she began learning more about the genre and craft. She belongs to both the Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America. Now a multi-published, award winning author, Terry resides with her husband in the mountains of Colorado.
Le peuple de verre	by Serge Genest Sep. 07, 2010	$6.00	76815 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Laissez-moi me présenter. Je m’appelle Serge Genest et je suis né dans la belle ville de Québec, au Canada. J’ai fait mes études en histoire à l’Université Laval et j’ai obtenu une maîtrise en ethnohistoire des Amérindiens en 1989. Depuis près de 10 ans, je travaille comme vulgarisateur historique auprès des groupes d’âge scolaire et j’organise des activités récréatives de types «intrigues et mystères» pour des entreprises, des clubs sociaux et des associations. Parallèlement à mes activités professionnelles, mon imagination vive m’amena, assez tardivement toutefois, à explorer le monde de la littérature de ma plume (dans mon cas, parlons davantage d’un clavier que d’une plume, car je rédige tout ou presque sur un traitement de textes). J’y consacre une bonne partie de mes énergies depuis 1995. J’adore créer et l’écriture demeure, pour moi, un excellent exutoire. Outre ma passion évidente pour l’histoire, les univers fantastiques et de science-fiction, je m’intéresse au cinéma, aux voyages, au tir à l’arc instinctif et au maniement de l’épée.
Wedding Bell Blues	by Ellie Ferguson Sep. 07, 2010	$3.99	94096 words	Sample 25%
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Labor Day Weekend	by Perry Burchard Sep. 07, 2010	$0.99	3447 words	Sample 40%
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Lovers and Beloveds: An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom Book One	by MeiLin Miranda Sep. 07, 2010	$3.99	143621 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: MeiLin Miranda writes the fantasy novel series "An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom," and the free online serial "Scryer's Gulch: Magic in the Wild, Wild West." She is on Ravelry as MeiLin, where she issues knitting patterns based on her books. You can also find her at BPAL.org, where she indulges her perfume addiction, and at FountainPenNetwork.com, where she is beginning her fountain pen addiction. MeiLin lives in Portland, OR with her husband, two daughters, two cats and a floppy dog.
Angel Sent	by Patrick Wilson Sep. 07, 2010	$3.95	1599 words	Sample 42%
Author bio: Patrick James Wilson was born a Yankee in 1980. Now, he resides and work as a Southerner; he's married and has one daughter-- a slothful and vastly corpulent cat named Lily. Moreover, Patrick has a BA in English and is currently working on his MA in the same specialty. He also enjoys reading and writing as anyone who has read his blogs can tell.
Waterman Omnibus 2010	by Dusk Peterson Sep. 07, 2010	$4.99	99509 words	Sample 33%
Author bio: Dusk Peterson is a cross-genre author who writes in the genres of suspenseful fantasy, historical fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary fiction, crossed with the genres of friendship fiction, gay fiction, and heterosexual fiction. Suspense plays an important role in many of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's stories are often placed in dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. The mood of the stories, however, is not one of unrelieved gloominess. Romance and friendship, especially male friendship, are recurring themes. Visit duskpeterson.com for online fiction.
NO REST FOR THE WICCA	by Toni LoTempio Sep. 07, 2010	$2.99	82362 words	Sample 35%
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My Sweet Cherry Rose: A Vampire's Feast (Cub Bites)	by Empress LaBlaque Sep. 07, 2010	$2.99	7033 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Empress LaBlaque has been writing romance for over ten years. She has published on several levels. She has a Master’s degree and writes human interest stories for a local magazine. Empress is an advocate for Prevention of Family Violence. Visit her website: http://www.empresslablaque.com. She can be reached by email at: EmpressLaBlaque@aol.com
Isabeau, A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer	by N. Gemini Sasson Sep. 07, 2010	$3.99	129227 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: N. Gemini Sasson holds a Master of Science in Biology from Wright State University where she ran cross country on athletic scholarship. She has worked as an aquatic toxicologist, an environmental engineer, a teacher and a track and cross country coach. A longtime breeder of Australian Shepherds, her articles on bobtail genetics have been translated into seven languages. Her non-fiction articles have appeared in The Aussie Times, The Australian Shepherd Annual, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, and History magazine. She lives in rural Ohio with her husband, two nearly grown children and an ever-changing number of sheep and dogs.
Show Low - A Vince Roberts novel	by G. Allen Clark Sep. 07, 2010	$5.95	79749 words	Sample 4%
Author bio: Clark has been writing commercial copy for over 20 years. As a commercial writer, his expertise spans a variety of venues from Marketing and Business writing and consulting, to technical writer, and Adult education instructor in Small Business. His website is http://Write4Me.net By night he steps out of the business role however, and into fictional stories getting himself lost in the characters he creates. Clark has written other self published ‘how-to’ e-books – one on Professional Selling entitled “The Perfect Profession” another on “Writing Copy as a Career,” and another on writing structure for managers & professionals, entitled “Writing to be Read.” Hardcopy books can be found at http://bit.ly/BookStore Multiple Media copies can be found here on Smashwords. In addition to the writing articles, ghost writing, web content and marketing copy for his clients, he has authored numerous articles on business development and business marketing available at: Ezine Articles http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gary_A._Clark and Article Base http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/gary-clark/200419.htm
Zompoc: Weapons and Tactics for the Zombie Apocalypse	by Michael G. Thomas Sep. 07, 2010	$7.99	53049 words	Sample 10%
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Wish List	by John Locke Sep. 07, 2010	$0.99	42602 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: John Locke has written four novels and two non-fiction books. He lives in Kentucky, where he is at work on his fifth Donovan Creed novel, Wish List.
Melody of the Heart	by Diana Mylek Sep. 06, 2010	$3.99	134489 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Love to Make You Laugh! Married mother of three, grandmother, foster mom, pastor's wife, and very tired. Loves chocolate more than life. I've been writing all my life and dearly hope you'll like the stories I have to tell.
STAB: six tales of horror	by Ty Johnston Sep. 06, 2010	$0.99	20022 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Ty Johnston writes about men with big swords and things that go bump in the night. But not always in that order. He also dips his pen into the literary fountains from time to time. When not busy writing or reading, he enjoys spending time with his wife, their beagle and house rabbits.
When The Angels Cry-The Story of Arielle	by Timothy Braun Sep. 06, 2010	$3.99	78495 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: Timothy M. Braun is a retired police sergeant who was raised in a very religious family. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency for over seven years, spending much of that time in Japan and Korea. He has served on the local school board, volunteered as an officer on the local Chamber of Commerce, and has owned and run several successful businesses. He now lives in Colorado with his wife, devoting most of his time to writing.
Between Dreams - 2012	by Amber Cleveland Sep. 06, 2010	$8.99	56252 words	Sample 15%
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Dragon's Chest	by Shawn Weaver Sep. 06, 2010	$4.95	113308 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Embracing a passion for reading, Shawn Weaver has spent a lifetime with the written word. After his father handed Shawn, his first novel at the young age of eight. He found the magical worlds that existed within those pages. From that moment on, no book escaped his grasp. Growing older, Shawn’s collection of novels and comics grew to a library state. And with that, he found the joy of putting his thoughts to writing. A new life began. Words turned from just being a hobby, to a way of life. With a love for the fantasy genre, and role playing games, Shawn had created the world of Zenna. A world unto its own filled with mystical creatures, magic, and passion. Giving the reader endless possibilities of adventure, as the world they find themselves immersed in comes to grasp with the eventuality of war. The Tides of War series gives a glimpse into the lives of those cast into the struggle of the approaching war, a war that no man or beast is free from, and no country will be untouched in some way. Shawn lives with his wife, Rebecca, in a cozy hundred and nine year old house in Beloit, Wisconsin. Two daughters, Amanda and Rhe’Anna, and three grand children, Brooklyn, Nathaniel and Dominic, give him the inspiration to create more works of fantasy. Currently Shawn is working on his next novel for the Tides of War series entitled: The Dark Caravan. For more information on Dragon’s Chest and upcoming works, please go to: www.shawnweaverauthor.com
Non-Retrieval	by Raymond Towers Sep. 06, 2010	$0.99	35910 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Raymond Towers is an aspiring author of Mexican-American descent. Although he has been writing since his early childhood, drawing and dialoguing crude comic books as far back as the fourth grade, he has only committed himself fully to advancing and improving his craft during the last decade. Now, at age 40, Raymond is ready to unleash his writing to the world. The author currently resides in the rural sprawl of Beaumont, California, with his wife of twenty years, Rebecca, and four of his five children. (The oldest has already flown the coop.)
The Dark Prince (Dragon Lords III)	by Michelle M. Pillow Sep. 06, 2010	$5.99	72547 words	Sample 5%
Author bio: Ever since she can remember, Michelle M. Pillow had a strange fascination with anything historical or supernatural--ghosts, magical powers, and oh! vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful? Michelle M Pillow, Author of All Things Romance, is a multi-published, award winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. She was the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers' Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA. Her first novel published in 2004 and since she's published over 60 works of fiction. She writes a monthly interview column and is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She co-hosts a weekly radio talk show, Raven Radio, which was recently mentioned in Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine. She has a photography degree and is currently working towards a degree in History with a minor in English. Readers and Listeners can contact her through her website www.michellepillow.com.
The Ninth Lost Tale of Mercia: Runa the Wife	by Jayden Woods Sep. 06, 2010	Free!	7933 words	Read a sample
Author bio: Jayden Woods is the author's pen name. She has written nine novels and five feature-length screenplays, but this year she is releasing a book for the first time. She graduated from the University of Southern California's Writing for Screen and Television program. She lived and worked in Los Angeles for five years before deciding to leave Hollywood and pursue her passion of writing prose and novels. Her historical fiction novel, "Eadric the Grasper," launches October 5 at Amazon.com.

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