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100 Words - Short Stories by Ann Ahsberg Nov. 14, 2010 $1.99 1208 words Sample 30%
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Apollo's Flame by Timothy House Nov. 13, 2010 $2.99 19757 words Sample 40%
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Ohio native Timothy House first began writing poetry as a teenager. As many poets, he began writing poetry to his girlfriend. He quickly found other topics to write about as well with a dream of someday writing a book. That dream became a reality in 2007 when he published Definitions. The book was his way of defining the world around him. The book contained poetry from nearly 20 years of writings. After the book was published Tim grew more comfortable with his writing and began to expand to writing fiction composing music and sound effects to his poetry. In collaboration with Wilderside Studio's in Nashville, TN, Tim released his first album of poetry with these effects and music. It became an instant hit. The Album was released in November of 2009 and at that time Tim was well on his way to completing his next book as he toured all over the United States performing his poetry in cities such as Chicago, Memphis, Nashville, New York City, Baltimore, Boston and many more. In 2010 Tim began writing his first novella Love Notes which was part of a larger project Apollo's Flame which featured poetry, short stories, and that novella. Tim performed one of his signature pieces In The City by The Mighty River while in Memphis. While there he wrote one of his most loved stories Old Man and the Moon. A story of an man who is dying and passes his great wisdom on to others. The story was published in August 2010 and was Tim's first fictional piece published. It was also part of Apollo's Flame which was published in November 2010. Love Notes was published first as just the novella in ebook form shortly afterward. Bookstores requested Tim publish a book with Love Notes and the short stories that were in Apollo's Flame on its own without the poetry so came the first edition of Love Notes. As the new year of 2011 came so came a flurry of new stories. Tim began working a new short story for Poe Fest which was a celebration of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday. The story mirrored the writing of Poe with circumstances of his death wrapped up into a modern day eerie tale of aliens and dementia from being poisoned. Several other stories followed which would become part of the next version of Love Notes published in April of 2011. It had the same stories as the first version with several more stories. The 2nd version has several stories not available in Apollo's Flame. Shortly after the new Love Notes was released Tim completed his latest novella From My Hear to Yours, an enduring love story of adventure and strength through trying times. Their love and great virtue inspires many around them to do good works. This book also features five short stories in addition, three of which were released at the same time as $.99 ebooks. A soldier's story, Tears of a Green Eyed Angel, and Visitor's from Yubarri. As his new books were released Tim is already working on his next novella Pieces of the Puzzle. In addition to a writer Tim is also a musician, song writer, and composer. He performs and composes music in several genre including, rock, country, jazz, blues, and classical. He is currently working on several songs and classical pieces set for release in the coming future. Tim has great passion in writing and while he has received many awards and is nominated for more Tim states, "I don't write for awards nor for glory. I don't write to be a member of a group but rather to touch the human soul. To entertain, to inspire. When you touch someones day, when they grow from your words then this is a far greater award. I believe that art is as necessary as a breath of air for our lives, our souls, and physical well being." Tim's voice for humanity shines brightly through his stories. He is an extremely eclectic writer who has pieces in several genre such as romance, drama, sci-fi, and horror. Tim enjoys hiking and photography and often writes in places on the trail that inspire him.
Unnatural Attachment by Simon Moses Nov. 13, 2010 $4.99 14041 words Sample 20%
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"The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain." Kahlil Gibran
想法&情感 by Spargo Postle Nov. 12, 2010 $1.99 238 words Sample 20%
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Spargo Postle has roamed and meandered his way through life watching and listening to the nations of people that exist around him. Thoughts & Emotion was the first set of poems to be published and was created as Spargo realised that we all have similar Thoughts and Emotion whilst we encounter a myriad of experiences. Why Don't You See Me is drawn from the loneliness witnessed in the people Spargo sees all around his world. Being lonely, or simply withdrawn, seems to be considered as an unseen virus that few people dare to speak out about else they become infected. Spargo Postle feels that poetry is no more than capturing a string of thoughts onto paper, so feel free to leave your thoughts in a review. But then if you would rather just read his work and browse on by, so be it.
A SONG TO MY FUTURE WIFE by levi cheruo Nov. 12, 2010 $5.00 9497 words
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Inside Out by Erin Lee Nov. 11, 2010 $1.99 5417 words Sample 10%
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Erin L George is freelance writer and poet from Southern, NH. George's work has appeared in journals and magazines since 1995. She's received numerous awards from the New England Press Association for her work as a journalist. Most recently, George was published in the 2010 Savant Poetry Anthology, First Breath, Her Voice poetry anthology, and Deborah Simpson's Ethereal Erotica Anthology. She is editor of the anthologies Cafe Musings and No Apologies and the children's books Maxine the Rainbow Cow and Maxine and Ben. George is author of the poetry chapbooks Dandelion Dance and Insideout, both available at amazon.com. More of George's work can be found at www.erinlgeorge.com.
Heartstrings of Illusion by Branch Isole Nov. 11, 2010 $4.95 6086 words Sample 15%
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Author, Poet and Storyteller Branch Isole observes and comments on the motivations of our world both clothed and bare, writing of issues and emotions often experienced but not always voiced. His style and presentation, known as 'Voyeurism Poetry' casts reflective identity against a backdrop of personal responsibility choice, or avoidance. "Many write of things known or experienced, I comment on those seen and heard." Voyeurism Poetry ~ Looking Out, Seeing In â„¢ Branch Isole is the Voyeuristic Poet. His works contain adult themes and language intended for mature readers. www.branchisole.com To sample works, click on book title, scroll down to preview box.
In the Margins by Branch Isole Nov. 11, 2010 $4.95 6410 words Sample 15%
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Author, Poet and Storyteller Branch Isole observes and comments on the motivations of our world both clothed and bare, writing of issues and emotions often experienced but not always voiced. His style and presentation, known as 'Voyeurism Poetry' casts reflective identity against a backdrop of personal responsibility choice, or avoidance. "Many write of things known or experienced, I comment on those seen and heard." Voyeurism Poetry ~ Looking Out, Seeing In â„¢ Branch Isole is the Voyeuristic Poet. His works contain adult themes and language intended for mature readers. www.branchisole.com To sample works, click on book title, scroll down to preview box.
Dreams and Schemes by Branch Isole Nov. 11, 2010 $4.95 8582 words Sample 15%
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Author, Poet and Storyteller Branch Isole observes and comments on the motivations of our world both clothed and bare, writing of issues and emotions often experienced but not always voiced. His style and presentation, known as 'Voyeurism Poetry' casts reflective identity against a backdrop of personal responsibility choice, or avoidance. "Many write of things known or experienced, I comment on those seen and heard." Voyeurism Poetry ~ Looking Out, Seeing In â„¢ Branch Isole is the Voyeuristic Poet. His works contain adult themes and language intended for mature readers. www.branchisole.com To sample works, click on book title, scroll down to preview box.
Eclectic Electricity by Branch Isole Nov. 11, 2010 $4.95 7176 words Sample 15%
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Author, Poet and Storyteller Branch Isole observes and comments on the motivations of our world both clothed and bare, writing of issues and emotions often experienced but not always voiced. His style and presentation, known as 'Voyeurism Poetry' casts reflective identity against a backdrop of personal responsibility choice, or avoidance. "Many write of things known or experienced, I comment on those seen and heard." Voyeurism Poetry ~ Looking Out, Seeing In â„¢ Branch Isole is the Voyeuristic Poet. His works contain adult themes and language intended for mature readers. www.branchisole.com To sample works, click on book title, scroll down to preview box.
Angst, Anger, Love, Hope by Tracy R. Franklin Nov. 11, 2010 $4.99 11611 words Sample 20%
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Tracy R. Franklin is a poet, freelance writer, and editor. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their two children. Her poetry has been published in SubtleTea, A Little Poetry, Pen Himalaya, and other journals. In her free time, Tracy works to raise awareness of cramp fasciculation syndrome and neuromyotonia, two related and little understood neuromuscular disorders.
Lord, Keep It Coming by Adelaide Brice Nov. 10, 2010 $2.99 5593 words Sample 50%
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Witnessing A Blessing and Thinking And Thanking by Adelaide Brice Nov. 10, 2010 $2.99 7235 words Sample 50%
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Panoramic Insight by Tze Hui Lee Nov. 10, 2010 $4.00 10448 words Sample 8%
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Born in 1989, I was inspired by the works of Shakespeare and started writing poetry at the age of 10. As a passionate poet, I'm constantly adding new life to my little 'poem pad'. The sources of my inspirations are as diverse as salt and water! Sometimes, a drastic world event or personal ordeal fires up my soul and my pen would start scribbling my thoughts and perspectives on the issue. During less passionate moments of my life, inspiration can come in as ordinary and mundane a form as a piece of paper falling to the ground or the rhythm of my dad's train-like snoring and even how rocks and plants seem to move and grow while meditating.
Fireside Chats Vol. I: A Surrealist's View of the World by Frank O'Neal Nov. 08, 2010 $7.99 4032 words Sample 10%
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Frank S. O’Neal is a lifelong learner, writer, musician and world traveler. Through three major career changes and his constant pursuit of understanding, he has gained a unique voice for his writing. While in high school, an alert teacher recognized O’Neal’s gift and encouraged him to use it as a tool to search for his passion and follow his dreams. He used the pen to help him stay grounded and connected to himself as he traveled through his careers in the US Coast Guard, then as an industrial paramedic and through taxing days working as an emergency room nursing assistant. More recently, O’Neal’s career path diverted him to all corners of the globe working in the telecommunications and cellular industry. As his teacher suggested, O’Neal has used poetry and writing to reconnect and reemerge continuously, while discovering where his life will lead him next.
Rhythmic Expressions of the Heart by Tze Hui Lee Nov. 06, 2010 $4.00 8423 words Sample 10%
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Born in 1989, I was inspired by the works of Shakespeare and started writing poetry at the age of 10. As a passionate poet, I'm constantly adding new life to my little 'poem pad'. The sources of my inspirations are as diverse as salt and water! Sometimes, a drastic world event or personal ordeal fires up my soul and my pen would start scribbling my thoughts and perspectives on the issue. During less passionate moments of my life, inspiration can come in as ordinary and mundane a form as a piece of paper falling to the ground or the rhythm of my dad's train-like snoring and even how rocks and plants seem to move and grow while meditating.
Cage by Charles Mallio Nov. 05, 2010 $4.99 20875 words Sample 20%
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Atrapasueños by melanie taylor herrera Nov. 04, 2010 Free! 1692 words Read a sample
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Melanie Taylor Herrera was born in Panama in 1972. She has a degree in Psychology and a masters in Music Therapy. She currently works as music teacher in an international school. She mainly writes in Spanish, short stories and poetry. Her book Atrapasueños(Dreamcatcher) is a poetry book and diary that reflects on pregnancy as a process. Melanie Taylor Herrera nació en 1972 en la ciudad de Panamá. Tiene una licenciatura en Psicología y una maestría en Musicoterapia. Actualmente se dedica a la enseñanza musical, a tocar el violín y a escribir. Su libro de cuentos “Camino a Mariato” ganó el premio Rafaela Contreras en cuento escrito por mujeres en el 2009 (premio otorgado por la Asociación Nicaragüense de Escritoras), también ha sido finalista en el concurso de microrrelatos del Ayuntamiento de Madrid (2009) y en el décimo concurso de poesía Artífice realizado en la Loja, España (2009). Su cuento “Ayudando a Pepe a encontrar palabras” fue incluido en la antología Cuentautismo (2010), en Madrid, España: una colección de cuentos para educar sobre el autismo. Atrapasueños es un poemario inspirado en el embarazo de su hija Mia Victoria.
The Bench by Kevin Farran Nov. 04, 2010 $3.99 57986 words Sample 20%
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Kevin Farran was born in a leprosy colony in what was once Northern Rhodesia. Since leaving Africa in his childhood he has lived and traveled extensively through Japan, Canada and Europe. Trained in performance arts at the University of Calgary and the Vancouver Playhouse he has performed on stages in Canada, Europe and Japan. An avid runner and cyclist (when the knees hold out) he splits his time between solitary literary pursuits, working with his designer wife on period home restorations and supporting their sons football careers. A lover of Great Danes and classic cars he and his wife are searching for a new spirit to replace their harlequin Great Dane ‘Blue’ who recently moved on.
Words Like Daggers: A Poetry Collection by Steve Wands Nov. 03, 2010 $0.99 8169 words Sample 50%
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Steve Wands lives in New Jersey with his wife and son. He’s a comic book letterer for DC Comics by day, and an artist and writer by night. He drinks massive amounts of coffee, and sleeps very little. He is the author of Stay Dead: The Stranger and Tunnel Rats, Modern Nightmares, Damaged, and plenty of short stories.
Twenty-Ten by Mike Wilson Nov. 02, 2010 $1.00 3057 words Sample 15%
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I have been writing poetry and short stories for several years. Have had formal education in the IT field. Published in Tales of the Talisman and Aphelion-webzine.com periodicals, as well as four editions of the annual Lyrical Iowa poetry book. I live and write in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ms. Popular by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 02, 2010 You set the price! 1010 words Sample 20%
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
My Best Friend by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 02, 2010 Free! 1092 words Read a sample
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Useless Trinkets by Eon Buble Nov. 02, 2010 You set the price! 4383 words Sample 100%
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hi. i hope my writing helps someone else, as putting it together has helped me. :)
Equality Complex by Ian Kellett Nov. 02, 2010 $8.99 14472 words Sample 20%
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U.K. Author Ian Kellett (aka MoonGoole/Ian Goole) Visit the website to view other books by this Author or alternatively read more by this Author on the following blogs: OVER THE INFLUENCE http://iangoole-overtheinfluence.blogspot.com/ POETICALLY INCORRECT http://iangoole-poeticallyincorrect.blogspot.com/ GIVE http://iangoole-give.blogspot.com/ THE VANISHING POINT http://iangoole-thevanishingpoint.blogspot.com/ EQUALITY COMPLEX http://equalitycomplex.blogspot.com/ HOME - http://iangoole-home.blogspot.com/ MYTH OF KISSES - http://mythofkisses.blogspot.com/ BOOK OF LOVE AND WISDOM - http://bookofloveandwisdom.blogspot.com/ And new for 2010: T-MINUS - http://t-minus.posterous.com/ and also : - RETURN TO VERSE - http://returntoverse.blogspot.com/
Infidelity Ruins Lives by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 Free! 1087 words Read a sample
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
A Lost Son by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 Free! 1081 words Read a sample
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Prison Song by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 Free! 929 words Read a sample
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Yes We Can! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 $1.99 596 words Sample 20%
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Hello, High! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 Free! 718 words Read a sample
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
The Demons in My Bathroom by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 $2.00 585 words Sample 20%
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Peace' Love & Diamonds! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Oct. 30, 2010 $4.99 2147 words Sample 30%
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
Elemental by Jessica Erica Hahn Oct. 30, 2010 $1.99 6227 words Sample 10%
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Jessica Erica Hahn lives in San Francisco, where she might be found wandering over hilltops with a baby on her back and a camera on her hip. In the predawn hours she works on a memoir about her freight riding days, and a novel about seafaring hippies. She’s in the MFA program at San Francisco State, and has several self-published titles to her name, something she’s both proud of and slightly ashamed of.
Kriego Silencieux...! by Mishka Zakharin Oct. 30, 2010 $3.49 5988 words Sample 15%
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Mishka Zakharin was born in 1970 in Wisconsin--where his existence yet rolls lackadaisically along... he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from UW-Whitewater, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in 1992, and has since published various anthologies of poetry, prose, and miscellaneous ramblings... influences in Zakharin's writing include Shakespeare and the greats of 19th Century Russian literature, as well as Jack Kerouac and Pablo Neruda... odder moments can best be attributed to Groucho Marx, Steve Martin, and Monty Python...
With Dynamics and other poems by P. J. Dodd Oct. 30, 2010 $2.99 9624 words Sample 50%
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Sleep by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Oct. 30, 2010 $1.99 1039 words Sample 25%
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The M.A.D. Poet is a professional writer and performance poet. Uncool-True Story is this authors first ebook, to date Other ebook titles by this author: My #1 Thug Tipcat Sleep The Truth About It All Peace' Love & Diamonds!
In the Garden of Floydette by William Pierce Oct. 30, 2010 $1.98 2553 words Sample 20%
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living in the great South Plains. Staying away from Texas. Living in the house of destiney. Wrestling happiness from despair. Wandering the long journey. peering through kalidascope eyea, looking for eternity. Surveying the rags of your life, wisting away the time. Lighting new fags, hurling through the great unkowns, seeking that mate.
Colors of My Land by Rose Mueni Mutisya Oct. 29, 2010 $4.99 4033 words Sample 10%
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Nationality: Kenyan Marital Status: Married Children: 4 Religion: Christian Occupation: Graphic Design/Web Design/Video & Sound Production, Secretarial Hobbies: Travelling around Kenya Passion: Writing
we are lonely... by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010 Free! 271 words Read a sample
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Spargo Postle has roamed and meandered his way through life watching and listening to the nations of people that exist around him. Thoughts & Emotion was the first set of poems to be published and was created as Spargo realised that we all have similar Thoughts and Emotion whilst we encounter a myriad of experiences. Why Don't You See Me is drawn from the loneliness witnessed in the people Spargo sees all around his world. Being lonely, or simply withdrawn, seems to be considered as an unseen virus that few people dare to speak out about else they become infected. Spargo Postle feels that poetry is no more than capturing a string of thoughts onto paper, so feel free to leave your thoughts in a review. But then if you would rather just read his work and browse on by, so be it.
Dear Critic... by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010 Free! 290 words Read a sample
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Spargo Postle has roamed and meandered his way through life watching and listening to the nations of people that exist around him. Thoughts & Emotion was the first set of poems to be published and was created as Spargo realised that we all have similar Thoughts and Emotion whilst we encounter a myriad of experiences. Why Don't You See Me is drawn from the loneliness witnessed in the people Spargo sees all around his world. Being lonely, or simply withdrawn, seems to be considered as an unseen virus that few people dare to speak out about else they become infected. Spargo Postle feels that poetry is no more than capturing a string of thoughts onto paper, so feel free to leave your thoughts in a review. But then if you would rather just read his work and browse on by, so be it.
A man of few words... by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010 Free! 319 words Sample 100%
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Spargo Postle has roamed and meandered his way through life watching and listening to the nations of people that exist around him. Thoughts & Emotion was the first set of poems to be published and was created as Spargo realised that we all have similar Thoughts and Emotion whilst we encounter a myriad of experiences. Why Don't You See Me is drawn from the loneliness witnessed in the people Spargo sees all around his world. Being lonely, or simply withdrawn, seems to be considered as an unseen virus that few people dare to speak out about else they become infected. Spargo Postle feels that poetry is no more than capturing a string of thoughts onto paper, so feel free to leave your thoughts in a review. But then if you would rather just read his work and browse on by, so be it.
Homicide: Now and Then by David Halliday Oct. 25, 2010 $2.99 4336 words Sample 50%
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I have published poems, short stories, plays, art works in reviews and publications across the United States and Canada. I have several published books: murder by Coach House Press. This book is a series of poems and illustrations set up like scenes in a movie, describing the murder, trial, and mob execution of an innocent man. Winner of the 2001 Eppie for poetry. The Black Bird by. The Porcupine’s Quill. This is a book of poems, illustrations and short prose pieces describing the fictional making of the John Huston film, The Maltese Falcon. Making Movies by Press Porcepic. This is a book of long poems, interviews, short fiction pieces about a fictional BBC documentary about a fictional Canadian film maker, Samuel Bremmer and his company of actors and colleagues. It follows his career through the creation of a series of his movies. Church Street is Burning, a book of poems, was a finalist in the 2002 Eppie for poetry. The God of Six Points, published by Double-dragon-ebooks. A man who believes he is a god believes he has murdered one of his subjects. Sleeping Beauty, published by LTD ebooks.com is a murder mystery. A woman lands in a small village where the only escape is to be murdered. Finalist in the 2003 Dream Realm Awards. Winner of the 2004 IP Book Awards. The Hole, published by LTD ebooks is one in a series of cop stories. There are unusual happenings in the quiet suburb of Islington. People have begun to disappear. And they have been disappearing for generations. For the soon to retire Sam Kelly, this is his last case as a detective. All the clues point to a mysterious hole, which appears to have no bottom. In 2007 I was short listed for the C.B.C. Literary Contest in poetry.
Preview: Inspiration by Haley Hodge Oct. 24, 2010 Free! 361 words Read a sample
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Haley Hodge is 12 years old and has loved writing her whole life. She also enjoys drawing, much like the protagonist in her first novel, Daydreamer. Haley is very excided to have her first novel published on Smashwords. But Haley is also excited to release her collection of poetry, Inspiration. She hopes you like it. As of right now Inspiration has 52 poems and will come out soon!
Ball-Masquerade by Lara Biyuts Oct. 24, 2010 Free! 5076 words Read a sample
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Lara Biyuts (aka Lara Biuts, Larisa Biyuts), translator and author from East Europe, author of gay themed novels and essays. My given name has several derivatives and diminutives that I use as a part of my pen-names, and my surname is another story, longer and more difficult: I’ve simplified it, but in fact, it sounds and is initially spelled like the geographical name "Bijucie", and I seek my namesakes or learned persons who know more of the geographical name and history of the region and can share the info with me, the big fan of history, English language and linguistic in general, who is always in online search, placing reliance on Facebook, the busy place like no other. My novel La Lune Blanche is the first of the series. “Follow me, reader! Who told you that there is no true, faithful, eternal love in this world! May the liar's vile tongue be cut out! Follow me, my reader, and me alone, and I will show you such a love!” (Mikhail Bulgakov) “Cowardice is the most terrible of vices.” (Mikhail Bulgakov) for emails: larisabeeATyahooDOTcom
Icebound Minstrel by Lara Biyuts Oct. 24, 2010 Free! 1465 words Read a sample
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Lara Biyuts (aka Lara Biuts, Larisa Biyuts), translator and author from East Europe, author of gay themed novels and essays. My given name has several derivatives and diminutives that I use as a part of my pen-names, and my surname is another story, longer and more difficult: I’ve simplified it, but in fact, it sounds and is initially spelled like the geographical name "Bijucie", and I seek my namesakes or learned persons who know more of the geographical name and history of the region and can share the info with me, the big fan of history, English language and linguistic in general, who is always in online search, placing reliance on Facebook, the busy place like no other. My novel La Lune Blanche is the first of the series. “Follow me, reader! Who told you that there is no true, faithful, eternal love in this world! May the liar's vile tongue be cut out! Follow me, my reader, and me alone, and I will show you such a love!” (Mikhail Bulgakov) “Cowardice is the most terrible of vices.” (Mikhail Bulgakov) for emails: larisabeeATyahooDOTcom
Crowd Noises by David Halliday Oct. 23, 2010 $2.99 2297 words Sample 20%
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I have published poems, short stories, plays, art works in reviews and publications across the United States and Canada. I have several published books: murder by Coach House Press. This book is a series of poems and illustrations set up like scenes in a movie, describing the murder, trial, and mob execution of an innocent man. Winner of the 2001 Eppie for poetry. The Black Bird by. The Porcupine’s Quill. This is a book of poems, illustrations and short prose pieces describing the fictional making of the John Huston film, The Maltese Falcon. Making Movies by Press Porcepic. This is a book of long poems, interviews, short fiction pieces about a fictional BBC documentary about a fictional Canadian film maker, Samuel Bremmer and his company of actors and colleagues. It follows his career through the creation of a series of his movies. Church Street is Burning, a book of poems, was a finalist in the 2002 Eppie for poetry. The God of Six Points, published by Double-dragon-ebooks. A man who believes he is a god believes he has murdered one of his subjects. Sleeping Beauty, published by LTD ebooks.com is a murder mystery. A woman lands in a small village where the only escape is to be murdered. Finalist in the 2003 Dream Realm Awards. Winner of the 2004 IP Book Awards. The Hole, published by LTD ebooks is one in a series of cop stories. There are unusual happenings in the quiet suburb of Islington. People have begun to disappear. And they have been disappearing for generations. For the soon to retire Sam Kelly, this is his last case as a detective. All the clues point to a mysterious hole, which appears to have no bottom. In 2007 I was short listed for the C.B.C. Literary Contest in poetry.
Between Land and Sea by Christianne Charles Oct. 22, 2010 $2.99 4183 words Sample 20%
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Christianne Charles is a Special Educator Teacher for adolescents with learning disabilities in NYC. She has enjoyed writing since her childhood. This is her first book of poems. She also enjoys writing fiction. It is her dream to write for foreign television and film.
101 Politically Incorrect LIMERICKS by Gary Kuyper Oct. 21, 2010 $0.99 18229 words Sample 15%
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Gary Kuyper began his professional literary career writing self-help and general interest articles for Daan Retief Publishers who produced a monthly book for their woman’s club called Woman’s Forum. These articles would sometimes require research and had titles as diverse as The Human Brain and Body Painting! Being a professional photographer on a part-time basis Gary has also managed to have his articles on photography (With accompanying photographs) published in books and magazines. He has also done some free-lance photography and photojournalism projects for numerous local newspapers. Over the past four years he has constantly managed to be one of the top finalists in the Nova Short Story Competition (A competition for budding writers of science fiction and/or fantasy). Last year (2009) Gary had the pleasure of seeing The Devil's Little Tadpoles grace the pages of the local SF & Fantasy Fanzine Probe. He is an avid film buff and amateur film maker. A few years ago I managed to take first prize in the SA Ten Best Film Makers Competition with a short film entitled The Crimson Cobra - An action-packed martial arts / superhero movie using some of the very talented local artists. He is a qualified prosthetics make-up artist and has used this talent on both amateur and professional productions. He has also appeared on television in a youth program especially made for enlightening people in the art of special effects make-up. Gary has a rather excellent general knowledge being not only an avid writer but reader of any material that is able to stimulate him cerebrally. He taught himself Adobe Photoshop and has become adapt and proficient enough at utilizing the software to such a degree that he has managed to sell a number of creations to various institutes and organizations. He is particularly fond of a logo designed for the Krazy Mug Coffee Shop and several covers that have graced the front of Probe. Gary has a vast knowledge of music and has appeared on the local Television Music Quiz Show Note for Note where he was able to win a substantial amount of prize money. In 2008 he entered the SF / Fantasy Mini Radio Play Competition and took first prize with his The Adventures of Captain Max Power of the Intergalactic Police - an obvious homage to the early Flash Gordon radio series’. A number of skilled professionals are now planning to produce Max to CD and have it aired on a local radio station (SAfm). All his literary and photojournalistic accomplishments have been done on a part-time basis due to the fact that his full time career is lecturing mathematics as well as engineering science at a Technical College. Although this is a most fulfilling profession, it has long been Gary's ideal to become a full-time writer – especially of fantasy, science fiction and horror novels. He has recently published his first full-length fantasy novel - The Chronicles of Baltrath: The DARK WIZARDS. As a considerable amount of time and effort has been expended in building the world of Baltrath, Gary has begun work on a sequel to The Dark Wizards.
When You Breathe (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 20, 2010 $0.99 192 words Sample 79%
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Cryptic Armature: Verses in the Manner of.... by Michael R. Collings Oct. 19, 2010 $0.99 11695 words
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I am a professor emeritus of English at Pepperdine University in Malibu CA (although my retirement home is in southwestern Idaho). During my twenty-seven years at Pepperdine I taught everything from Freshman Composition to Advanced Grammar to Business Writing; from Survey of English Literature to Milton and the Epic; from Introduction to Creative Writing to Senior Seminars in Writing. Along the way, I discovered the joys of writing, not just to meet requirements for graduate degrees or to insure tenure, but for myself--saying things in a way that might make my thoughts more interesting for readers and thereby invite them back into the books I talked about. Most of my academic writing relates to authors I love: John Milton, the great 17th-century English poet, on the one hand; Stephen King, Orson Scott Card, Piers Anthony, and additional science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers on the other. But my real love now is creative writing: novels, short stories, and most especially poetry. My offerings range from the three-line haiku found in Tissue Promises to a 6,500-line epic, The Nephiad. And everything in between. Please let me know what you think at my website: http://www.starshineandshadows.com/