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	Speechless	by Oprah Bradford May 10, 2012	$4.00	12397 words	Sample 20%
	Speechless is a poem collections that deals with love, heartache, life lessons, and society
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	Chocolate Kisses	by Stacie Wyatt April 30, 2012	$15.00	4904 words	Sample 20%
	I started this book in 2009 about a man, who I had a crush on. The book progressed from a simple crush to learning to get over an addiction. Cover art done by Justin Gordon
	Author bio: 32 year old female, in Houston. Published 1 Book so far, working on book 2, waiting on cover art. Also have 3 short stories. I have been writing since i was 14.
	You Finally Made It	by laurence imel March 27, 2012	You set the price!	5391 words	Sample 20%
	This is a compilation of certain excerpts of my poetry from the year 2010 to 2011. The work is just a mixture of personal and creative works in order to entertain and enlighten the reader.
	Author bio: My Name is Laurence Imel and I am 29 years old. I have been writing for 15 years. Born on August 7'Th, 1982 to Laurence Robert Imel Sr. and Vernice Jean Gaylor, he is the product of hard struggle and good moral raising. His poetry is inspired from all sources, and takes on everything from Tupac Shakur to The Wu Tang Clan and singers such as Mary J. Blige; Sade, Desree, and other greats. He espeicially takes from the gospel heritage that his mother and father have left him.
	Oeuvres humaines	by Jean-Pierre Makosso Feb. 22, 2012	$9.00	14517 words	Sample 30%
	Ce qui fait l'originalité de ce recueil de poèmes de Jean-Pierre Makosso, ce n'est peut-être pas son caractère humaniste ou la prise de parti des orphelins, des pauvres, des sans-abri, bref des marginaux.
	Author bio: Sorti de l'école traditionnelle et familiale, scolarisé à l'école des blancs, Jean Pierre Makosso, dans son parcours pragmatique a pu écouter et observer. Tout au long de sa scolarité, il a bien vite affiché son goût pour le verbe. Il choisit de s'affirmer dans le théâtre, suivant une formation à Pointe-Noire, sa ville natale et cela pendant des années. Il fit ses premières apparitions dans de grandes oeuvres théâtrales où il occupa toujours des rôles principaux puis dirigea, après sa première tournée en Europe, un groupe de jeunes comédiens amateurs. Évoluant dans la Compagnie de théatre Punta-Negra, il effectua plusieurs voyages hors de son pays d'origine, le Congo-Brazzaville. Après sa dernière tournée mondiale en 1996, il ouvrit à Pointe-Noire un centre culturel francophone dénommé Espace Océan, centre de formation et d'encadrement des enfants et des jeunes à la tradition congolaise et à la culture franco-africaine qu'il dirigea jusqu'à l'an 2000. En 2001, il finit par élire résidence en Colombie britannique au Canada, plus précisement dans la ville de Gibsons sur la côte du soleil à quarante minutes de Vancouver.
	51	by gregory douglas Dec. 09, 2011	$3.99	6108 words	Sample 20%
	The present day prizes and products that dwell within a poet's mind
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	Late Quatrains, Exercises and Complaints	by Robert Edward Bolton Oct. 24, 2011	$4.95	2230 words	Sample 50%
	Each of these Late Quatrains was originally a text-message composed spontaneously at the cellphone keypad. The Exercises are formal experiments in rhythm and metre, in the spirit of musical etudes. Together with the sonnet cycle Red Quartet, they may be read as an attempt to reconcile the strictly formal concerns of poetic expression with the informality of existence.
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	Unspecified	by Yoshira Marbel Oct. 01, 2011	$2.99	2812 words	Sample 20%
	South African poet Yoshira Marbel experiences such a complex & profound state of emotional turmoil it leaves her doctors at a loss for words; their official diagnosis was 'Unspecified'. Yoshira has invested her time in the painful struggle to do what her doctors could not; expressing her depression, heartbreak, emptiness, anger, and suffering through poetry. This is her first published collection.
	Author bio: Yoshira Marbel is 27 years old and lives in the vibrant coastal city of Durban, South Africa. The city's various population provide a rich tapestry of inspiration and heartbreak which endlessly fuel her writing.
	The Vinyoh Verses	by Tony Vinyoh Aug. 30, 2011	$4.99	4513 words	Sample 20%
	A life in crisis,a nation in peril,an environment in need of restoration,yet it’s never that easily put.The Vinyoh Verses is recession poetry,taking time to find out what has gone wrong with the person and the globe,but not letting out other personal fears and cares we’ve come not to share,the erosion of privacy and the escapist’s attempt to find freedom.
	Author bio: It’s easy and safe to say Tony Vinyoh is an Anglophone (Cameroon) writer who likes to explore every form of art, but so far can only manage poetry, short stories, song-writing and a spicy blog.
	Seer	by Hansie Joubert Aug. 21, 2011	$4.99	3153 words	Sample 20%
	Poetry that cuts through the human soul, straight to the heart. Enjoyment laid bare to the emotional reprieve of healing through time, empathy and friends. Vanaf die eerste gedig ‘n emosionele vloed van hartseer en genade in die wete van ‘n toekoms om na uit te sien.
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	Yes, I am Woman	by Anica Walston July 31, 2011	$6.99	17848 words	Sample 15%
	“Yes, I am Woman” is a collection of poems, which touch on women’s emotions. Heartfelt and very candid, these poems explore the emotions women feel but do not always express.
	Author bio: Anica Lavonne Walston is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. She attended Virginia Episcopal School, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, from 1989-1992. She returned to Petersburg in 1992 where she completed her senior year at Petersburg High School. She completed her Associate’s degree in Psychology at Richard Bland (2004), and Bachelor’s in Psychology, at Virginia State University (2006). She is currently seeking her Masters in Counseling Studies, at Capella University (2013). Anica has been writing for over 15 years. At first her interest in writing became a hobby. Immediately her family, friends, and teachers, recognized her creative way to express her thoughts on paper. During her years at Richard Bland’s she was published in the school’s magazine, Mnemosyne. She continued to write and was later asked to write a few freelance articles for a local magazine, The Southsider. Anica has always enjoyed writing poems, short stories, and the art of Spoken word. She recently decided to expand her craft by writing her first novel. Anica lives according to her faith in God. She believes everyone has a divine purpose, which can only be obtained by being obedient and attending to God’s word. She also believes an individual must remain positive and embrace life, regardless of any circumstance. Through her personal struggles, she has found that he only way for her to succeed is to trust and believe in the work that God is doing through her. Anica is the proud single mother of two sons Dylan & Deltan. She currently lives in Petersburg where she is very close to her immediate family. Anica’s plans include writing more novels, poetry, and perfecting her craft in Spoken word. She is determined to focus on her purpose and vision, by sharing her talents with everyone.
	Interpret My Interpretation	by reginald ward July 11, 2011	$8.00	6423 words	Sample 20%
	This poetry book masterpiece deals with emotions concerning love, hate, sorrow, joy, happiness, loneliness, forgiveness, un-forgiveness, resentment and weariness. Through various outlooks the author, Reginald Antione Ward, takes you from here to there and back again. This book tells of an individual who tells a story through his poetry.
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	PoeMNovel: My Other Half	by zoleka June 24, 2011	$7.99	10387 words	Sample 20%
	THis Is a Novel of a woman scorn and A man torn between their relationship of make up, break up, and finally letting Go through Poetry.
	Author bio: Zoleka believes that God didn't give her a spirit of fear but love, power, and a sound mind. She has written several thesis and novels over the years. She is currently residing in the Bay Area, striving towards her writing and educational goal with God. She prays that her novels will be an empowerment for a lot of women and men everywhere. Zoleka is currently working on her upcoming novel Essence of a Gemini.
	poeMNovel: Letter's to a Jail House Thug	by zoleka June 24, 2011	$4.99	4424 words	Sample 20%
	This novel was written from the spiritual heart of a woman and man, who where torn between their spiritual calling and a ending relationship
	Author bio: Zoleka believes that God didn't give her a spirit of fear but love, power, and a sound mind. She has written several thesis and novels over the years. She is currently residing in the Bay Area, striving towards her writing and educational goal with God. She prays that her novels will be an empowerment for a lot of women and men everywhere. Zoleka is currently working on her upcoming novel Essence of a Gemini.
	My All	by Susan Mary Hattingh June 19, 2011	$1.49	3477 words	Sample 20%
	Writing these poems gave me a voice when I felt there was no one to listen and even if they did, they would not understand the depth of the feelings I could pour out onto the pages.
	Author bio: Writing these poems gave me a voice when I felt there was no one to listen and even if they did, they would not understand the depth of the feelings I could pour out onto the pages. Growing is hard to do. As we grow, we realize what true love is. We all go through so many emotions trying to make sense of the world we live in. These are a collection of my deepest thoughts and feelings. I believe many people will be able to connect with them as love, disappointment, joy and pain are universal. I am an artist in many mediums, painting, drawing, photography and last but not least poetry. However, in most fields I am a copy artist, putting down on paper what I see. In the last field, poetry, I feel authentic as I am writing from my heart and soul. Like the words in a good song, I hope my poetry fills your heart with emotion, touches your soul and helps you to realize you are never truly alone.
	Forget Hip-hop..I'm a poet.	by Night The Author June 17, 2011	$2.00	1617 words	Sample 35%
	A collection of erotic, street, urban, current events poems that touch on many different topics.
	Author bio: Night The Author lives in New Jersey. He is on a mission to have a journey in literature similiar to Jay-Z. He wants to publish/write at least 2 books per year. Contact him directly: therealnight@gmail.com. twitter.com/night_theauthor and nighttheauthor.blogspot.com
	Thoughts on a page	by Chiedu Ifeozo May 02, 2011	$1.99	13495 words	Sample 10%
	The poems in this collection cover a wide range of themes, but primarily focus on love, life, politics, youth awareness and an African homecoming.
	Author bio: Chiedu Ifeozo was born in Lagos and his family is originally from Ubulu-uku in Delta state. He completed his secondary school education at Kings College Lagos, and graduated with a master’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Surrey, England. Today, He is still a keen Engineer and has continued to develop his knowledge of Information systems, networks and devices. He has always had an appreciation for the arts from an early age, and he began by drawing comic books and illustrations. Reading and writing became a passion in his teenage years, drawing inspiration from events in his daily life as well as in his society. He self-published his first collection of poetry titled "Thoughts on a page", in 2008, and most of his work follows a spoken word style of writing which focuses mainly on topics such as politics, social commentary, youth empowerment, inspirational poetry and romance. In 2009, using the profit generated from the sale of his first book, he financed, edited and printed an anthology titled poetry for charity. The contributors to the anthology were gathered from many diverse countries using facebook’s social networking platform and the project raised funds for charities such as, “These Genes”, which focuses on the welfare of individuals affected by sickle cell, and “WLFF: with love from friends”, a charity that provides books and reading materials for students in under developed schools. He has used social networking tools such as facebook, twitter, youtube and scribd, to create an extensive platform for his writing and has contributed to ladybrille.com, bellanaija.com, switchedonnaija.com, and jamati.com. His poetry collection was reviewed positively by next newspaper, Nigeria, and his poems have been featured on Badalisha poetry radio, SouthAfrica, Jamati online, Kenya, poetry digest magazine, Nigeria and “how far(cupids edition)” by switchedonnaija. He has received special mention in the Nigerian tribune newspaper for his contribution to charitable endeavours, and has been interviewed by Nigerian newspapers, the guardian and Next. He is currently a member of the review panel for Bellanaija's book review section and works as a technical services manager for an IT company in Lagos.
	Thoughts on a page	by Chiedu Ifeozo May 02, 2011	$1.99	13495 words	Sample 10%
	The poems in this collection cover a wide range of themes, but primarily focus on love, life, politics, youth awareness and an African homecoming.
	Author bio: Chiedu Ifeozo was born in Lagos and his family is originally from Ubulu-uku in Delta state. He completed his secondary school education at Kings College Lagos, and graduated with a master’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Surrey, England. Today, He is still a keen Engineer and has continued to develop his knowledge of Information systems, networks and devices. He has always had an appreciation for the arts from an early age, and he began by drawing comic books and illustrations. Reading and writing became a passion in his teenage years, drawing inspiration from events in his daily life as well as in his society. He self-published his first collection of poetry titled "Thoughts on a page", in 2008, and most of his work follows a spoken word style of writing which focuses mainly on topics such as politics, social commentary, youth empowerment, inspirational poetry and romance. In 2009, using the profit generated from the sale of his first book, he financed, edited and printed an anthology titled poetry for charity. The contributors to the anthology were gathered from many diverse countries using facebook’s social networking platform and the project raised funds for charities such as, “These Genes”, which focuses on the welfare of individuals affected by sickle cell, and “WLFF: with love from friends”, a charity that provides books and reading materials for students in under developed schools. He has used social networking tools such as facebook, twitter, youtube and scribd, to create an extensive platform for his writing and has contributed to ladybrille.com, bellanaija.com, switchedonnaija.com, and jamati.com. His poetry collection was reviewed positively by next newspaper, Nigeria, and his poems have been featured on Badalisha poetry radio, SouthAfrica, Jamati online, Kenya, poetry digest magazine, Nigeria and “how far(cupids edition)” by switchedonnaija. He has received special mention in the Nigerian tribune newspaper for his contribution to charitable endeavours, and has been interviewed by Nigerian newspapers, the guardian and Next. He is currently a member of the review panel for Bellanaija's book review section and works as a technical services manager for an IT company in Lagos.
	An Avant-Garde Love	by Chantale Reve March 27, 2011	Free!	347 words	Sample 100%
	Temptation disrupts a harmonious union in this bittersweet love poem.
	Author bio: Corporate robot by day, lucid dreamer by night, Chantale Reve lives to express her thoughts on the human condition through erotic short fiction (especially erotic mystery and suspense stories) and poetry. She is inspired by and enjoys the creations of other artists – from novelists and poets, to dancers, musicians, visual artists and chefs. She also is profoundly influenced by certain existentialist schools of thought; by the literature of William Shakespeare, Anaϊs Nin, Henry Miller, Alice Walker, Philip K. Dick, Richard Burton Matheson, James Patterson, John Le Carré, Ian Fleming, among others; and by the cinematic genius of Hitchcock, Chabrol, Truffaut, Fellini and Almodóvar. Chantale’s worldview continues to be shaped by her travels and by the images and messages in remarkable independent, modern and postmodern films from around the world.
	Storage Space: A collection of contemporary poetry	by Darren Stein March 06, 2011	Free!	6784 words	Read a sample
	Darren Stein worked in the townships and squatter camps around Johannesburg and Soweto from 1992-1996. His fields included adult literacy, voter education and community policing. His poetry deals with the emotional turmoil of his years in the townships, the psychological toll that this took upon him, and his subsequent immigration to Australia. His salvation is the joy of parenthood and marriage.
	Author bio: Darren Stein is an Australian artist and poet. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1973, Stein worked in the townships and squatter camps around Johannesburg and Soweto during the transition to democracy in the early 1990’s. His fields included adult literacy, voter education, election monitoring, and subsequently Police reform which worked towards building reconciliation between local community groups and the Post-Apartheid police forces. After suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder caused by his exposure to the violence of the period, he immigrated to Sydney, Australia. His poems have appeared in various anthologies, including Over the Rainbow (1996), The Liquid Mirror (1998), An Endless Place (1999), and Storage Space: A collection of contemporary poetry (2008).
	A SONG TO MY FUTURE WIFE	by levi cheruo Nov. 12, 2010	$5.00	9497 words
	A RATHER PAINFUL,SWEET,INTRIGUING AND FASCINATING NARATIVE ABOUT LOVE...IT WILL SOOTH YOUR TROUBLED SOUL,AND MAKE YOU CRY AS WELL!
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	Fireside Chats Vol. I: A Surrealist's View of the World	by Frank O'Neal Nov. 08, 2010	$7.99	4032 words	Sample 10%
	Through his poetry, Frank S. O’Neal brings together his experiences, friends and foes, different cultures and different times. As you read the words he has painted, you will peer into a view of the world that most people never see.
	Author bio: 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.
	Colors of My Land	by Rose Mueni Mutisya Oct. 29, 2010	$4.99	4033 words	Sample 10%
	A collection of coloful poems reflecting on momories and visions of culture and life and also touching on the reality of life as it is.
	Author bio: Nationality: Kenyan Marital Status: Married Children: 4 Religion: Christian Occupation: Graphic Design/Web Design/Video & Sound Production, Secretarial Hobbies: Travelling around Kenya Passion: Writing
	Coeur de Verre	by Mahoussi Dekoun Sep. 28, 2010	$8.15	3191 words	Sample 25%
	Ce recueil de poèmes « Cœur de Verre » rassemble des poésies qui touchent des thèmes tels que l’amour, la haine, le désespoir, le chagrin, l’enfance, les souvenirs, la vie, la mort et bien d’autres encore. Que le lecteur attiré par le titre du recueil s’attende à trouver effectivement un cœur de verre, transparent comme un verre.
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	My #1 Thug	by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sep. 25, 2010	$0.99	747 words	Sample 20%
	Thugs need love, too!
	Author bio: 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!
	Tipcat	by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sep. 25, 2010	$1.99	504 words	Sample 25%
	The game begins with a piece of wood... Contains: Clever, witty, wordplay, suggestive content. Requires a sense of humor to thoroughly enjoy. Must love dogs! Let the games begin! M.
	Author bio: 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 African Sun: Collected Poems	by Michael Sheridan Stone May 19, 2010	$7.49	15113 words	Sample 10%
	‘The African Sun’ is an eclectic collection of poems linked by one common element, the author’s abiding love for Africa. He rejoices in adventures with elephants, leopards, lemurs, snakes and elusive birds, protests at the precipitous decline in the quality of life in his former homeland of Zimbabwe (whilst taking some comfort from the enduring tradition of ubuntu).
	Author bio: Michael Sheridan Stone was born among the Chiltern Hills in England but spent his formative years in Rhodesia (as Zimbabwe then was). He returned to the country of his birth in his early twenties to study at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and has lived in England ever since, practising as a lawyer in industry. However, he remains steadfastly African in heart, spirit, temperament and voice. He is committed to the identification and advancement of the next generation of leaders in Africa and serves as a Director and Trustee of the African Leadership Institute.
	Perles et Pensées	by Dallys-Tom Medali May 09, 2010	Free!	11017 words	Read a sample
	Speak French? This is your book: 76 original poetries, (some are award-winners). You will be very surprised and inspired! La poésie prend des formes, saveurs et couleurs originales pour vous surprendre et surtout vous inspirer. Une décennie d’écriture lors de laquelle chaque poème est venu comme un cadeau des muses. Découvrez un auteur remarquable aux mots tissés de perles.
	Author bio: Passionné d'Arts et de Sciences, Dallys-Tom écrit depuis tout jeune. Il a été distingué à plusieurs reprises. On peut citer entre autres: Prix de la Francophonie 2007, Biscarosse, France (1er Prix) Concours international de Poésie érotique Mars 2007, (1er Prix) Grand Prix de nouvelles Planète Jeunes 2007, Afrique (4e Prix) Concours de critique littéraire Lu pour vous 2006, Benin. Il a publié son premier recueil de poemes 'Belles poesies de coeur et de corps' en 2009, aux editions Dedicaces, Quebec. Il a publié avec Smashwords: - Perles et Pensées, recueil de poesies - Le Manuel du Milliardaire - Legendes inedites d'Afrique, recueil de contes
	Contraband Marriage	by Tichaona Chinyelu April 04, 2010	$1.99	5189 words	Sample 20%
	Contraband Marriage travels along the hemline of loving after incarceration, digging deep into its affects on that love. It is a love story written in lyric and free form, set in reality with a different ever after.
	Author bio: Tichaona Chinyelu is a poet and author of In The Whirlwind, Still Living on My Feet & Contraband Marriage. She has conducted many interviews which include Artist First and LTH Weekly Show. Tichaona's poem Weaver Woman is featured on the main page online at Black Poetry. She is the CEO of Whirlwind Publishing. For further information visit http://tichaonachinyelu.com or contact her at whirlwindpub@gmail.com
	A Dream Inside A Dream of A Dreamers Dream	by Jesse & Ladeshia Parker March 23, 2010	Free!	355 words	Read a sample
	In the mist of fighting a war, A Dreamer Dreams of the love of his life.
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	For the Love and Lover in You	by Paul Bennett Jan. 04, 2010	$2.99	21714 words	Sample 50%
	Poetry of romance, sensuality, intimacy and love for the Us and We, not the I and Me. For the Love and Lover in You will allow you to feel the things you want to say to your lover. The heat of passion and the depths of loving words will capture your mind as well as your body. So cuddle up with a lover, real or imagined, and get ready to be loved.
	Author bio: Paul Bennett was born in a small Central California town. He showed a gift for writing in elementary school. During his collegiate years where he wrote and performed a one man play entitled Can You Hear Him Cry, and co-wrote two others. He also wrote a collection of poetry some of which was performed on radio. He now writes in several genre's that include poetry, action adventure, science fiction and fiction. Current titles ONE LAST TEAR ONE LAST KISS, VENGEANCE IS MINE, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GUN, A FRIEND MADE ME REMEMBER AND FOR THE LOVE AND LOVER IN YOU.
	Quiet Rhymes	by Creative House International Press, Inc. Oct. 19, 2009	$9.99	21804 words	Sample 20%
	Quiet Rhymes is a book of poems that is designed for everyone. It is a mixture of prose and rhyming poems. Some of these poems are serious and some of them are so funny that you will find yourself laughing all the way through the verses as you read them. Some tell short fiction stories while others get right to the point. There is certainly reading in this book of poems for everyone.
	Author bio: We are a publishing house that specializes in new writers. We have been in the industry for 19 years as a writer and publisher.