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The Absence of Prose by Steve Callaway The Absence of Prose by Steve Callaway Jan. 16, 2010 $1.75 3392 words Sample 15%
Challenging, frequently controversial and unorthodox poetry from the pen of cult writer and poet Steve Callaway. Contains irony, satire, humour and widespread abuse of accountants and politicians.
The African Sun: Collected Poems by Michael Sheridan Stone 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).
The Allure of a Summer Evening by Ashlee Craft The Allure of a Summer Evening by Ashlee Craft Feb. 28, 2012 Free! 20143 words Read a sample
Ashlee Craft makes her debut as a poet with this collection of thirty-three poems. Breaking free from the traditional confines of rhyme and meter, Ashlee Craft's poetry explores the rhythm and beauty of words, giving each reader a highly personal interpretation of each poem. Each word is a brush stroke on canvas, allowing the reader to experience poetry like never before.
The American Idlers by Cloud Buchholz The American Idlers by Cloud Buchholz March 13, 2011 You set the price! 8313 words Sample 35%
The American Idlers is a collection of 67 poems that explore the fragile and fleeting moments of two young lovers as their relationship and intimacy gets punctuated by political tension, disillusionment, and the invisible hand of freedom.
The American Life by Royal Chukwudumebi The American Life by Royal Chukwudumebi July 28, 2011 $9.99 1185 words Sample 10%
The author writes about the basic concepts and ideas that are the focal points of the modern american life while crafting them into such a way that the reader sees them from a completely different perspective.
The American Sphinx by William Kuko The American Sphinx by William Kuko July 11, 2010 $1.99 3555 words
The American Sphinx is an American Nekomata story which combines some of Japan's greatest myths and historical events to form an altogether new myth, an American myth.
The Animal Angel by Kimberly Morin The Animal Angel by Kimberly Morin July 28, 2010 Free! 260 words Read a sample
The Animal Angel is the Angel for saving the world one animal at a time. This poetic story will inspire individuals of all ages that animals have feelings too. Open your heart and help save the lives of animals, and one by one we will make a difference in this world.
The Apple Juice by Jason Greendyk The Apple Juice by Jason Greendyk Nov. 11, 2011 $4.99 6550 words Sample 39%
The Apple Juice is the epic poem of rollerblading complemented with color photographs; an individual's story of rollerblading from passion to despair to eternity. Featured Rollerbladers: Jason Greendyk, Aidan White, Erik Stokley, Sean Cullen, Billy O’Neill, Austin Paz, Kevin Yee, and Pavol Roskovensky
The April 2012 Um-Yangian by Steve Lavigne The April 2012 Um-Yangian by Steve Lavigne May 07, 2012 Free! 3966 words Read a sample
From the author of “Fork and other poems” and “The Unpublishables”, this new collection is the “best of” from the April 2012 PAD (poem a day) challenge. Quirky, unique and intriguing, these poems are sure to make you think, move you (one way or another) and amuse.
The Arrival by JA Laflin The Arrival by JA Laflin April 16, 2009 $4.00 1719 words Sample 50%
What would the world look like through the eyes of visitors? In this free-form poem, men from another world arrive to observe and ultimately cast judgement upon the present state of the Planet Earth.
The Ballad of Sixteen by P. V. LeForge The Ballad of Sixteen by P. V. LeForge March 27, 2011 $2.99 10167 words Sample 25%
A long story-poem about some very unusual denizens of the Florida Everglades who band together to stop a gang of poachers who have set up shop in their neighborhood. Trixie McQueen, Jumpy Jim Camp, Smelly, Senor Skin, Big Ned, Sick Sam and the rest are characters you won't soon forget. Written in a style between Longfellow and Robert W. Service, this book is a hoot from start to finish.
The Beacon by Angela Charles The Beacon by Angela Charles Jan. 31, 2012 $1.00 259 words Sample 10%
“The Beacon” is part of Utopian Dreams~Reflections. Reflections are short, inspirational picture books, that help you reflect on your life and what is important. Each book shares an inspirational message or poem. “ The Beacon” is an inspirational picture book that will give you faith and direction in a world where they are sometimes hard to find. Featuring Angela Charles poem, “The Beacon"
The Beast by cody lewis The Beast by cody lewis Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 235 words Sample 20%
Wretched is he Who sits on my earthly throne He says he is me And cast’s murderous stones
The Beast in the Beauty of the Core by Mayassa AL-Tajir The Beast in the Beauty of the Core by Mayassa AL-Tajir Feb. 13, 2012 $10.00 25270 words Sample 20%
A book with a collection of metaphysical poetry, emphasis is on philosophy and the human attitude.
The Beginning by 4E Inc The Beginning by 4E Inc Nov. 27, 2009 Free! 6004 words Read a sample
The Beginning is a poetry book written by Shane & Jessica Diamond. The Beginning is the first poetry E-Book ever released by 4E Inc, as our poets look at releasing the first ever book we're gladly looking forward to getting our names out there in many markets.
The Bench by Kevin Farran The Bench by Kevin Farran Nov. 04, 2010 $3.99 57986 words Sample 20%
Jenny, the office mouse, whose literary aspirations suffocate in the corner cubicle of a large city publisher, is innocently deluded by a chance trail of love left by a phantom poet. The trail of delusion tears at her cloistered life, extracting her dreams and when she emerges from her musty chrysalis to confront the author, it costs her, her job and sanity, but releases a far greater power.
The Best of Krissy and Marc by Marc Ironwood The Best of Krissy and Marc by Marc Ironwood Jan. 14, 2011 Free! 1385 words Read a sample
A small collection of some of the poems Krissy and I have written
The Big Apple: A Poem From an Artist's View by Nicole Poteete The Big Apple: A Poem From an Artist's View by Nicole Poteete Aug. 17, 2011 Free! 362 words Read a sample
For many people, New York City is the place where dreams come true. For some, it is simply a crowded place to live. For others, it is a way of life. This poem describes the beauty an artist finds in the life that dwells within the "big apple."
The Birth of Taliesin The Bard by Richard Britton The Birth of Taliesin The Bard by Richard Britton Oct. 05, 2010 Free! 2309 words Read a sample
Based on the mythical tale from the Welsh Mabinogion, Richard Britton's rich gothic tale breathes new life into the neglected form of narrative poetry.
The Black Pen by Scott Allen The Black Pen by Scott Allen Nov. 20, 2010 Free! 5182 words Read a sample
Aphorisms, fragments, etc. Without artists, the world would be just the way it is and not something else. I will imagine instead of be. Life is going to the dentist. I live. I die. I am. We do what we do for posterity. It keeps us going.
The Blackheart Poetess: A Poetry Collection of Love, Loss and Lies by April Denton The Blackheart Poetess: A Poetry Collection of Love, Loss and Lies by April Denton Jan. 20, 2012 Free! 6835 words Read a sample
A poetry collection about love, lies, sex, death, and heartbreak.
The Blessing by Allen Smith The Blessing by Allen Smith May 28, 2011 $1.99 3083 words
Redemption. Sacrifice. Submission. Salvation. The light of the Heavenly Father shines within this collection of poetry designed to open the heart, soothe the soul, and heal the mind, body and spirit of anyone willing to embrace its words.
The Blind Philosopher and the God of Small Things by Barnaby Wilde The Blind Philosopher and the God of Small Things by Barnaby Wilde Jan. 05, 2012 $0.99 7436 words Sample 30%
A collection of verse full of weak puns and jokes, loosely related by two men with long white beards.
The Blood of the Lost Poets (The Society On Da Run #33) by Nipaporn Baldwin The Blood of the Lost Poets (The Society On Da Run #33) by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 Free! 254 words Read a sample
A poet writes the last words as those before him descend into madness. Entry #33 in The Society On Da Run series. Story/poem, 204 words.
The Bones of Susan by River Huston The Bones of Susan by River Huston Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 9701 words Sample 20%
This is the second collection of poetry by River Huston. It captures what it is like to live with HIV over two decades and deal with the grief, loss, love, relationships and finding a life beyond HIV.
The Book of Rhyming Stories by Ray Mathews The Book of Rhyming Stories by Ray Mathews Nov. 06, 2009 $3.99 3407 words Sample 10%
Would a Dog and a Frog trade places? Would King Arthur allow a Dragon to become a Knight of the Round Table? How can a Skunk smell...sweet?...and be pink? What happens when a Gorilla likes a little girl's vanilla ice cream cone? Could an old blonde Wig finally get a head? And what are all those Bugs doing in your garden? Look inside for the answers...
The Book of Shotguns, 129 Names for Your Rock Band by Charlie Close The Book of Shotguns, 129 Names for Your Rock Band by Charlie Close Aug. 06, 2011 Free! 1157 words Read a sample
You have started a rock band. What do you call it? The Book of Shotguns knows. The names in the book are grand with dark poetry, comedy, and implication. And sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Women weep for joy when they read it and men play power chords in the air. What will you do? Enter The Book of Shotguns.
The Boulevard of Broken Discourse by Matthew Freeman The Boulevard of Broken Discourse by Matthew Freeman Nov. 01, 2011 $4.95 10445 words Sample 20%
For many years Matthew Freeman struggled with mental illness and his experiences have fed his unique perspective. Thanks to the newest treatments, he is able to give voice to subjects that in the past would have been consigned to silence. His home of St. Louis, Missouri provides the setting for many of his poems and is a constant source of inspiration.
The Boy in the Mirror (2nd Edition) by Alan Slaff The Boy in the Mirror (2nd Edition) by Alan Slaff Feb. 14, 2012 $2.99 17339 words Sample 20%
Alan L. Slaff’s poems read like tiny stories, and his ultra-descriptive images transport readers to the scene and inside his thoughts. His collection of poems causes the heart to fill with empathy and the soul to connect with a kindred spirit. This rich journey includes poems Slaff wrote from 1970 to 2004 and from 2004 to 2011 for this expanded 2nd edition.
The Breathless Pause by Moyra Caldecott The Breathless Pause by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 03, 2012 $5.99 9450 words Sample 20%
Moyra Caldecott has been writing poetry for many years, and has had many poems published in magazines and anthologies. For the first time, her best poems have been brought together in this book in celebration of her 80th birthday.
The Brighter Side of Angst by Mishka Zakharin The Brighter Side of Angst by Mishka Zakharin March 05, 2011 $3.49 5204 words Sample 20%
In his newest poetry collection, Zakharin strays from the doom and gloom of ‘The Spleen of Fiery Dragons’, offering a more humorous perspective of existence. At times sexy, at times absurd, at times… kind of disturbing, actually — but always amusing! ‘The Brighter Side of Angst’ makes the perfect companion to Zakharin’s recent fiction ebook ‘Enigmatatas and Eclecticicities'.
The Broken Life by Kinga Sanford The Broken Life by Kinga Sanford Feb. 22, 2011 Free! 7255 words Read a sample
This book is a compilation of poems bound by a personal and “confessional” nature. Some of them come from the depths of darkness while others are just unleashed reflections.
The Brown Bunny of Baldwin Street by Robert Whiteley The Brown Bunny of Baldwin Street by Robert Whiteley Sep. 16, 2011 $2.99 1158 words Sample 25%
A single poem about a man in crisis, returning to the city of his birth, trying to figure out if the decisions he made decades earlier were the correct ones; and if so, are they the reason he has come home looking for "The Brown Bunny..."
The Case for the Defence of George W. Bush by The Author The Case for the Defence of George W. Bush by The Author Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 1323 words Read a sample
A lot of people think George W. Bush is a bit of a baddie... but is he really to blame for everything he did wrong? This quirky, free poem says not. And it'll persuade you of the fact in less time than it takes to boil a noodle. What's the blame game all about anyway?
The Cat's Nature - a poem for all ages by Robyn Darcy Pearce The Cat's Nature - a poem for all ages by Robyn Darcy Pearce April 06, 2012 Free! 128 words Read a sample
A poem for my kitten, Mimi, who is 1 today! Happy Birthday!
The Choice of Dogs and other poems by The Choice of Dogs and other poems by KUBOA Oct. 15, 2011 Free! 7358 words Read a sample
A collection of eight poems from Pablo D'Stair. Contents of this collection: 1. The Choice of Dogs 2. foreign caress of light rain 3. a song on an afternoon disappears 4. the means of vanishing sparrows 5. the winter aplomb 6. Opulent 7. your own name, dampened 8. aren't cloth
The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out by Edward C. Patterson The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out by Edward C. Patterson May 30, 2008 $0.99 21419 words Sample 10%
A collection of seven poetry books (180 poems), The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out, tracks a gay man's sensitivities to the strange world encountered both in and out of the real and poetic closet. Sensitive and bold, and sometimes shocking and, in all cases, lyrical, this is a journey from shy emergence to bold self-confidence.
The Cocaine Whores by Erich von Neff The Cocaine Whores by Erich von Neff June 02, 2011 $1.99 3785 words Sample 10%
50 Poems. High fashion models in San Francisco, Milan, Paris...feeding their addictions furnished by their wealthy patrons.
The Color of My Mother's Voice by Terri Kouba The Color of My Mother's Voice by Terri Kouba April 13, 2011 Free! 835 words Read a sample
A tribute to my mother and Old Shep.
The Colours of Schizophrenia by David Holloway The Colours of Schizophrenia by David Holloway Sep. 14, 2011 $1.99 6204 words Sample 5%
The Colours of Schizophrenia is a life journey with insights into the mind of a man with mental illness. The book describes the nature of paranoid schizophrenia, written with a fresh and balanced viewpoint. The poems are uplifting and sentimental, describing love, delusions, depression, recovery, and much more.
The Complexity of Being by Khyiah Angel The Complexity of Being by Khyiah Angel July 21, 2011 $0.99 1496 words Sample 20%
The Complexity of Being is a prose poem that explores life from an emotional and ethereal perspective during a serious accident. It is a subjective reflection of the good, the bad, and the indifferent events lived prior to a transformation enforced by circumstance.
The Courage of Intimacy by Keith Ainsworth The Courage of Intimacy by Keith Ainsworth Oct. 23, 2009 $2.99 7213 words Sample 10%
Life, death and the relationships we forge between. THE COURAGE OF INTIMACY is a collection of modern poetry exploring the fundamental human need to connect with others.
The Dark Notes, Book I by Angelo Tsanatelis The Dark Notes, Book I by Angelo Tsanatelis June 13, 2011 $1.99 5680 words Sample 20%
There are a number of personal imaginary works mentioned in the Living Sword Chronicles, like books of magic, old and long lost scriptures of mythical history etc. As a long time reader, that had always prayed for a chance to read, these of course imaginary books and always ended up getting disappointed, because they were nowhere to be found, I decided to write this collection... of poems.
The Dark Walk by Stephen Shaffer The Dark Walk by Stephen Shaffer April 26, 2011 Free! 3205 words Read a sample
A short collection of poems that explore the darker side of life, from the fantasies of nighttime stalkers to the very real, and very painful, love of the young. The first in a long series of such collections by young author, Stephen Shaffer, these tales are written with the audience in mind, and are guaranteed to please, so kindly read on.
The Darkness and the Light and Other Poems by Travis King The Darkness and the Light and Other Poems by Travis King Feb. 07, 2009 $4.95 2960 words Sample 20%
The 25 poems in this collection by Pacific Northwest writer Travis King invite the reader to enter another realm — a realm of thoughts and visions both fantastic and surreal —a realm populated by demons, angels, ghosts, extraterrestrials, and more — a realm that exists just on the outskirts of our own, where shadows dance between the darkness and the light.
The Darkside of Eden by Christina Sng The Darkside of Eden by Christina Sng April 05, 2011 $1.99 2118 words Sample 30%
Christina Sng’s first collection takes you on a poetic journey into the dark and macabre underworld of nature where humanity’s true face will be unpeeled before you, exposing its deepest buried fears and unspoken propensities. This collection brings together the best of her poems published in 2001 and early 2002 from various North American magazines and anthologies.
The Demons in My Bathroom by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) The Demons in My Bathroom by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 $2.00 585 words Sample 20%
Naked I Stand Before Thee
The Diameter Of Gone by Jay Mouton The Diameter Of Gone by Jay Mouton Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 9787 words Sample 3%
The Diameter Of Gone is Jay Mouton's most recent collection of poetry. These poems, like all of Jay's collections, contain all the stuff of life contained between birth and death, and beyond.
The Egg of Orlin by Bonnie Mutchler The Egg of Orlin by Bonnie Mutchler May 08, 2010 Free! 7022 words Read a sample
A collection of easy to read poetry; tales of warriors and maids, love lost and won, and the ever grim death that greets us all.
The Elder Eyes: Earthbound by Nipaporn Baldwin The Elder Eyes: Earthbound by Nipaporn Baldwin Nov. 19, 2011 Free! 1257 words Read a sample
This story is unrelated to TSODR, and if you've read the print edition of TSODR you'll know what this story is. As a forewarning: this is not a parody of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.