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"Kottyn's Pickin" Great Dessert! by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 23, 2011 $2.99 3703 words Sample 10%
“Love Isn’t a War” Love doesn't take you to war with the one that say they Love you, Love allows you to conquer the fight together, if one person trips the other keeps them from falling, if one person cry’s, the other wipes the tears before they roll down the cheek, if one is happy the other shares in their joy, there is no ending to loving a person instead it’s the beginning of life.
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“This Is Me” My sensuality comes natural to me; my subtle flirty way can’t be contained. I’m not conceded, but very confident in my ability to mind blow you with my scent… My beauty comes from my actions not from the appearance of my physical body or should I say boo-ty. My beauty is shown in the love I project even before I speak, you respect...the silence of my voice, my eyes say so much more, look beyond the beauty I am who you adore…for what I have to offer is quietly stored…away, God holds the key so get on one knee ask for me go ahead pray. Not having a career of my own to be a good mother…”was already written in stone”, hardships, bad credit, and God is what I discovered, pushed aside my dreams to secure a good future for my sons and my daughters…no good fathers, friends, or lovers…no smoking or drinking…wait let me re-think it… My children would have been left on their own it was a struggle everyday just trying to keep the lights on…even though I have a house it’s not my home Through Gods love, grace, and mercy I’m no longer living on the streets warm bed and something good to eat… Because of God’s love I stayed above water, so if you’re not on his team, then don’t even bother…don’t think you will break me I give God the glory I am just getting started… Hey! This is just the beginning of my story!
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short by Mia Wang March 09, 2011 Free! 1585 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems written from the heart - the experiences, the joys and sometimes even the dark side of love.
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#LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez #LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez Dec. 23, 2011 $1.99 8176 words Sample 15%
Love Taps explores the possibility of what communication, honesty, and love looks like on paper. These are moments when one opens up to their partner, allowing time to build a foundation, and navigating life together. #LoveTaps from the public, are pushes forward when life seems to keep pulling you backwards on the journey of love.
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JoVonna Rodriguez is finally exploring her appreciation for life through writing. Originally from Rochester, NY, she moved to Atlanta to pursue an education; graduating with a Bachelor’s in History from Emory University. In the mist of finding her professional path, she finally embraced her vocational passion of writing. Finding her work to be more than personal therapy but a necessity for survival, she began to share her poetry on various sites branded by the alias: Joski Diesel. With the support of friends, the power of social media, the knowledge to set things in motion, and the determination to accomplish her goals, she launched her blog to showcase her talents and thoughts: www.joskidiesel.com. Her love for expression is rooted in a love for community, service, and fellowship. As an AmeriCorps alum, she has continued to serve the Atlanta community, schools, and students. Her efforts helped fuel an after school enrichment program targeting at risk middle school females and now a blog to showcase her current class’ written work: www.wtnxt.blogspot.com. JoVonna currently teaches middle school and plans to pursue her professional goals of being a life long educator, who is no longer afraid to embrace her love for writing.
'Death by Metaphors' by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster 'Death by Metaphors' by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster May 02, 2011 Free! 406 words Read a sample
A single long poem, I'll leave to the reader's interpretation.
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'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style) by Celeste Drolle 'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style) by Celeste Drolle Dec. 09, 2011 Free! 890 words Read a sample
A rollicking spoof on the old chestnut "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" (aka "Twas the Night Before Christmas") by Clement C Moore. Join a rural-dwelling marijuana farmer and his family as their speeded-up distributor arrives in a Jeep pulled by eight snarling pit bulls. Chuckle as the scrawny fellow tumbles down the stovepipe to do business while the ol' lady and the chilluns snore. (18+ please).
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Celeste Drolle sets aside precious little time for writing, and her critics complain that it shows. Celeste shrugs this off, aims her TV remote, and tunes in another telenovela. * * * Time for writing or not, she rarely lacks for stories -- a trait, she points out, that she shares with other habitual liars. "Can you imagine if Dick Nixon had written fiction?" smiles Celeste: "I promise to tell the Half Truth, the Twisted Truth, and nothing resembling the Truth." * * * Pressed about the unlikely likeness of her publicity photo, she mumbles something inaudible about the British Museum, face lifts, and "what's a girl to do?" * * * In pursuit of her promise to write longer fiction one day, must her ravenous appetite for C movies, hush puppies and libidinous living be curtailed? "I have often worried that advancing age might trim my sails," muses Ms. Drolle. "Lordy, how mistaken can a body can be?"
(poe)Try by Rebeka Renae (poe)Try by Rebeka Renae April 18, 2012 $2.99 2660 words Sample 15%
55 poems containing interesting word choices and challenging imagery to tantalize your mind and rearrange your imagination.
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An abundance of hair, ink, and wordplay. Rebeka has been interested in writing, drawing, painting, and photography for 10 years. She is currently working on a fantasy novel as well as her poetry collection. She intends continue her artistic endeavors until she can no longer move her hands.
10 Love Poems by Jason Sturner 10 Love Poems by Jason Sturner Dec. 06, 2010 $0.99 1289 words Sample 30%
10 LOVE POEMS is a collection of Sturner's most romantic poetry, praised by readers for its honesty, emotional depth, and strong use of imagery. In addition to being gathered in book form, these poems have appeared in anthologies, webzines, and a variety of periodicals. Cover art by Bethany Thompson.
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Jason Sturner was born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. He has published four books of poetry: Kairos, 10 Love Poems, Selected Poems 2004-2007, and Collected Poems. In addition to poetry he writes flash fiction, short stories and nature essays. He resides in Geneva, Illinois, and works as a botanist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
100 + 1 Haiku by A. Jarrell Hayes 100 + 1 Haiku by A. Jarrell Hayes Jan. 26, 2011 $1.49 3135 words Sample 10%
Haiku's purpose is / To display life's mysteries / Three lines at a time.
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Author of fantasy fiction and poetry. Lover of video games, anime, and all things beautiful.
100 Words - Short Stories by Ann Ahsberg 100 Words - Short Stories by Ann Ahsberg Nov. 14, 2010 $1.99 1208 words Sample 30%
Short and beautifully sweet; 100 Words - Short Stories by Swedish Author Ann Ahsberg is the first in a series of uniquely presented poetical writings.
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101 Politically Incorrect LIMERICKS by Gary Kuyper 101 Politically Incorrect LIMERICKS by Gary Kuyper Oct. 21, 2010 $0.99 18229 words Sample 15%
I have here some brand new ditties From old and not-so-old cities They mostly contain Stuff to warp your brain Such as sex, violence, language and nudities
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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.
108 Breaths by Mark Wollacott 108 Breaths by Mark Wollacott Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 10545 words Sample 20%
A haiku is one breath. It is the kodak moment of poetry. In 2004, Mark Wollacott moved to Japan to teach English. Along the way he picked up a love of haiku in all its forms and this collection chronicles his five years in Osaka through the highs, the lows and the plain weird.
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Mark Wollacott was born in 1980 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, and grew up there, but has spent most of his 20s in Japan and Hungary. He studied at Europe's smallest university, the University of Wales, Lampeter and played badly for their cricket team. Graduation saw him move into an assistant manager role at a hiking store in Cirencester until it burnt down in 2004. After a brief stint in Bristol, he spent five years teaching English in Osaka, Japan. While there he wrote for Kansai Time Out, Kansai Scene and on coming back to England, The Austin Post. His first short story "The Spare Room" was published in the For Tohoku charity anthology in 2011. He has found it increasingly difficult to find work in Britain and his poetry collection "108 Breaths" is his first attempt on a long road to becoming a self-publisher and full-time writer. It is either that or join the dole queue. Mark now spends most of his time writing, arguing with his cat and wishing Aston Villa would not sell their best players.
11 Kisses Before Dawn by Anika Alexander 11 Kisses Before Dawn by Anika Alexander Nov. 09, 2011 $2.99 13874 words Sample 15%
11 Kisses Before Dawn takes you on a cosmic journey as poet Kemet Jacobs enlightens you with her poetry that is out of this world and realms away from. Are you intrigued by numeric sequence, self-clarity, awareness, and universal codes? This book is highly spiritual, organic, and thought provoking.
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Anika "Oahu" Alexander started Scribbles to Scribes Publishing in December 2008 with a creative vision in mind: To achieve dreams through writing. Scribbles to Scribes Publishing is an independent press specializes in multicultural books of Adult Fiction, Poetry, Children’s Literature, and Cookbooks
12 Short Stories and 11 Poems by Christopher Phillip Ward 12 Short Stories and 11 Poems by Christopher Phillip Ward May 13, 2012 $4.95 38805 words Sample 20%
A beautiful young Irish immigrant sings her sad song in the dusty halls of an abandoned inn, a marine is finally allowed to make a choice, a crazed old man puts to rest his own ‘Old yeller’, and a disillusioned lover learns the meaning of Poe’s plaintive cry for nepenthe, the balm of Gilead. 12 tales of terror, retribution, and insanity plus 11 poems.
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Award winning author, who like B. Traven, prefers to remain anonymous.
140 And Counting by Upper Rubber Boot Books 140 And Counting by Upper Rubber Boot Books March 10, 2012 $4.99 6589 words Sample 20%
140 And Counting is a collection of the best twitter literature from the first two years of online journal Seven by Twenty’s history, on relationships, nature, work, animals, seasons, science fiction and fantasy, and mortality: 141 clever little allotments of literature by 119 authors in 1 exquisite ebook!
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In Canadian vernacular, Upper Rubber Boot is slang for a remote, possibly unhip, probably insignificant place, much like America’s Podunk. Upper Rubber Boot Books was founded in July 2011 to give a voice to writers working from a (metaphorically) remote place, and to that end we publish fine literary and speculative writing, with a special focus on poetry and short story collections, genres which have a particularly difficult time finding a home in the publishing world. Our editions are available as ebooks only.
17 Poem's To My Wife by FuAn Kang 17 Poem's To My Wife by FuAn Kang Oct. 03, 2010 $0.99 106 words Sample 50%
17 poems, 16 and 1 "pure", contained in 5 paragraphs, each paragraph labeled according to the chinese 5 elements - Wu Xing. I wrote these poem’s for my wife, an intimate gift. They were written at a time when we were having to endure a long separation. I found further inspiration by being both separated and caught in a perilous situation. I will leave you to judge the intensity of either.
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Everyday my life gets better, today because of you. Thanks for stopping by. Follow me at Twitter: @FuAnKang http://www.blurb.com/user/Fuankang www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000842038769
2001 Poetry Collection by Monica P 2001 Poetry Collection by Monica P Dec. 08, 2009 $0.99 1060 words Sample 50%
This is a unique collection of poetry which differs in styles. It is simple poetry, which is perfect for the learning teenager who is just wanting an easy to read introduction into the world of poetry.
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
2005-2006 by Rebekah Wolveire 2005-2006 by Rebekah Wolveire March 05, 2012 $1.99 11034 words Sample 25%
This is my poetry from 2005 and 2006. It the epic struggle of a youthful woman trying to figure out who she is.
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I'm Rebekah (I also go by BeckyMS, Becky, or Beck.) I am a writer who enjoy writing everything from poetry to stories to blogs. I am a writer who is about finished with my second novel as I am editing my first. I love writing in the paranormal, thriller, drama, romance, spiritual, and horror genres. I love writing and plan to publish all of my writings if possible. I love the occult: vampires and ghosts. I have a mixture of spiritual beliefs. They work really well for me, and if you are truly interest about them, please message me about them. . I love traveling, hiking, and going for walks. I am a huge movie buff as I enjoy a good comedy or horror. I am intelligent, humorous (more of a dry humor), understanding romantic, creative, and a kid at heart. Hobbies: Writing: novel, blogs, poetry; Painting, Traveling, Cooking, Baking, Hiking, Music, Watching movies, anime, vampires, ghost haunting I am an open book. Message me and ask more.
2005-2006 by Rebekah Wolveire 2005-2006 by Rebekah Wolveire March 05, 2012 $1.99 11034 words Sample 20%
This is my poetry from 2005 and 2006. It the epic struggle of a youthful woman trying to figure out who she is.
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I'm Rebekah (I also go by BeckyMS, Becky, or Beck.) I am a writer who enjoy writing everything from poetry to stories to blogs. I am a writer who is about finished with my second novel as I am editing my first. I love writing in the paranormal, thriller, drama, romance, spiritual, and horror genres. I love writing and plan to publish all of my writings if possible. I love the occult: vampires and ghosts. I have a mixture of spiritual beliefs. They work really well for me, and if you are truly interest about them, please message me about them. . I love traveling, hiking, and going for walks. I am a huge movie buff as I enjoy a good comedy or horror. I am intelligent, humorous (more of a dry humor), understanding romantic, creative, and a kid at heart. Hobbies: Writing: novel, blogs, poetry; Painting, Traveling, Cooking, Baking, Hiking, Music, Watching movies, anime, vampires, ghost haunting I am an open book. Message me and ask more.
2010 Soccer World cup limericks by Peter Finlayson 2010 Soccer World cup limericks by Peter Finlayson July 20, 2010 $0.99 1764 words Sample 15%
This ebook is a newsy collection of limerick poetry written daily during the 2010 FIFA soccer world cup. It gives the reader an oversight into some of the happenings during the tournament and makes easy reading.
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21 Poems for Love, Weddings, and Anniversaries by Lenny Everson 21 Poems for Love, Weddings, and Anniversaries by Lenny Everson June 17, 2011 Free! 2548 words Read a sample
Some non-traditional poems for people in love.
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List of Completed Works by Lenny Everson (As of April, 2102, over 9600 copies of Lenny's works have been downloaded.) Novels • Death On a Small, Dark Lake. 67,700 words. Our hero snags a body in a remote lake. • Death on a Rocky Little Island 71,500 words. Our hero convinces a friend to take a canoeing trip to the 30,000 islands. • Mount Moriah 50,000 words. A strange sequence events involves a priest, a poet, a CSIS agent, a space alien, four horny teens, among others. My most fun fiction. • Last Exit to Pine Lake. 45,000 words. A dying writer goes back into the bush to off himself. Grimly literary. My best fiction. Novelettes • Granite and Dry Blood. 9,700 words. Our hero wants to write a book on Massassauga Park. Various people would prefer that he didn’t. • Death on a Foggy Spring Portage. 11,800 words. One member of a paddling group is found dead on a muddy portage. Screenplays • Murder on a Foggy Spring Portage. One member of a paddling group is found dead on a muddy portage. Plays • Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. Ghosts of the two Métis leaders meet in today’s world to remember their lives. A short (20-minute) play for two actors. Full-Length Poetry Books • The Minor Odyssey of Lollie Heronfeathers Singer. A middle-aged woman tries to connect with her aboriginal ancestry. • In The Tavern of Lost Souls. Four poets meet at a grungy bar once a month to give their poetic answers to random questions. • Love in a Canoe. A set of five chapbooks and a songbook about the love of canoeing. With illustrations. • Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont are Dead. Ghosts of the two Métis leaders meet in today’s world to remember their lives. Includes the play. Poetry Chapbooks • Encounter in a Small, Old Cemetery. Autumn. Midnight. Poet visits a small, old private graveyard. Best poem I ever wrote. • Fire and Ashes. Poems about life’s flames and regrets. • The Empty Tarmac of a Long-Abandoned Airport. Poems about having a midlife crisis. • Love Poems A compilation • Pray for Me: 22 Poems Probably Slandering God and Jesus • Ballads from an Unlucky Fisherman: Poems from a fisherman • Tweetable Limericks. 60 limericks small enough to be tweets • Hiking Poems. Co-Authored Poetry Chapbooks • Who Would Be a God? Susan Ioannou and Lenny debate the merits of being a god. • How to Dance Naked in the Moonlight. Katherine L. Gordon (Celtic pagan) and Lenny (skeptic) confront the ceremony. • Cats and Dogs. With I. B. Iskov • For Ko Aye Aung: A Plea for His Release from Prison. For Amnesty International, with other poets. Non-Fiction Chapbooks • If You Condemn Gays: The Bible on Homosexuality and Other Items. • The Architecture of Suburban West Kitchener. A light look at house styles. • The Architecture of The University of Waterloo. A light look at the campus buildings. • Making Tourist Attractions for Towns and Small Cities. Advice. • Technological Solutions to Global Warming. • Hyphens: A Guide for the Early Twenty-First Century. • Colons and Semicolons: A Guide for the Early Twenty-First Century. • How to Review Draft Technical Writings • Rebecca’s Trail (Grand River Trail) in Winter • 7 Temples to Bill Gates: a modern mystery • The Great God Pan - or Not • Two in a Tent: Camping Humor. • Why Haven't Aliens Contacted us? Songbooks • Dance Songs for Weddings Available on Smashwords • Canoe Songs. part of a set of six chapbooks about the love of canoeing. With illustrations.. Available on Smashwords • 18 Dingbat Songs for Kids Available on Smashwords
21st Century Chinese Poetry, No.1 by 21st Century Chinese Poetry, No.1 by pathsharers March 11, 2012 $2.99 4858 words Sample 20%
The quarterly journal of 21st Century Chinese Poetry was founded with the intention of introducing modern Chinese poetry to readers worldwide. The editor-and-translator team of 21st Century Chinese Poetry selects some of the best poems written in Chinese by today's poets from all geographical areas. This issue includes 28 poems by 12 poets.
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The Editor-and-Translator Team of 21st Century Chinese Poetry: Meifu Wang: Ms. Wang is the chief editor and translator of 21st Century Chinese Poetry. Born and grew up in Taiwan, Meifu Wang earned her BA in Foreign Languages and Literature from National Taiwan University. Her poetry can be seen in various Chinese literary journals. She lives in Washington DC. Steven Townsend: Mr. Townsend is the co-editor of 21st Century Chinese Poetry. Born in the US but spent considerable time in Europe as a child, Mr. Townsend writes poetry as well as translates poetry from French, Spanish, and Italian to English. He has published some of his poetic works as Kindle e-books. Mr. Townsend lives in Washington DC.
23 Sonnets by Dave Malone 23 Sonnets by Dave Malone April 06, 2011 $0.99 3072 words Sample 25%
A book of contemporary love sonnets celebrating romance and nature.
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Dave Malone hails from the Ozarks. He is the author of the Seasons in Love poetry chapbook series. In adddition, he has authored the print volumes: Poems to Love and the Body, Under the Sycamore, and 23 Sonnets. All of his work can be found for free on Smashwords.
25 HAIKUDIKTER by Björn Björkegren 25 HAIKUDIKTER by Björn Björkegren Jan. 10, 2012 $2.99 324 words Sample 20%
Tjugofem haikusar.
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I väntan på juridiskt korrekt bolagisering av Firma Björkegren Mat&Kultur i samarbete med Allmänna Vägens Förlag, så lägger jag ut några kortare texter här. God läsning på er allihop! /B PS Om allt går efter DEN STORA PLANEN så kommer en del av texterna att ingå i utgåvorna "Från Fantasins Fantastiska Och Förfärliga Fyrverkeri" och "Livets Plötsliga Närvaro" på Allmänna Vägens Förlag med beräknad nedkomst 2013 hos en bokhandlare nära just Dig!
25 Years of Christmas Poems by K. S. Leuty 25 Years of Christmas Poems by K. S. Leuty April 26, 2012 $2.99 4922 words Sample 20%
For the past quarter of a century, it's been a holiday tradition for me to compose a Christmas poem for my family and friends. I've been asked many times when I was going to put them all together in one place. Some are funny. Some are religious. All come from the heart.
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27 Poems of My Uncle by Dean Reding 27 Poems of My Uncle by Dean Reding Sep. 25, 2011 $0.99 5554 words
These poems were written by my uncle, who lived from April 1910 to April 2007.
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Dean is a native of Denton, Texas, now living in East Texas. He worked thirty years for an oil company, traveling in Central and South America, Africa, and Europe. He retired in 2002 and began writing novels, poetry, and non fiction. You can read him at dean@dreding.com.
3 Poems by Angus Brownfield 3 Poems by Angus Brownfield Nov. 20, 2011 Free! 411 words Read a sample
Three short poems selected from a plethora of unpublished material.
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My life, sort of The writers whose lives interest me most are either long dead or have led lives not typical of writers. Yet it evidently helps readers to know about writers. A writer whose works I’ve recently become acquainted with, Jodi Picoult, writes a lot about herself on her web page, posts candid photos, and I’m guessing this helps readers connect with her books. Megan McCafferty, author of Sloppy Firsts, Second Helpings, etc., started a retroblog—her diary from age ten through twenty-something, in part, I gather from reading a review in Salon.com, to separate herself from her characters (http://www.meganmccafferty.com/retroblogger/ ). There’s nothing about my life that will enhance the experience of reading my novels. To the extent that they’re autobiographical, they’re not so in any direct way. Flaubert said of Madame Bovary, “Emma, c'est moi.” In the same sense, I’m all the characters in, say, Rigoberto and his two wives: Rigoberto Calderón, Carmen Noble de Calderón, Juan the apprentice and Bernardo the curandero. Like personages in dreams, all the characters in a novel are the author. Still, I think it helps to know where an author came from, not to read his or her works but to put you in touch with him as you would with a performing artist whom you can see in the flesh. Celebrity is an inappropriate concept for writers, usually, but feedback is a workable one. So, here are some of the accidents of my life that I believe helped form me: I’m the last of five children, my oldest sibling twelve years older than I, the closest in age six years my senior. My mother died when I was six, an accident of her life I can’t blame her for but have never fully accepted: I never got enough of her. My father had an extensive library, and I read constantly growing up, though since college television has cut into my reading time. I was raised a Catholic, going to parochial schools and an all-boys Catholic prep school. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, back when it was the consensus best university in the world. This is a humbling experience: you may have been a whiz in high school, you were no big deal on that campus. I live in Ashland, Oregon, which is an interesting small town, with a world-class repertory theater and a satisfying mixture of foresters, bohemians, geeks, artists and coupon clippers. I married (and divorced) three times, all interesting women, and fathered five children. All of these have shaped me. These authors’ works have most informed my own writing: Elmore Leonard, whom I put first because I’ve read him most recently. There is no one better at catching the flavor of places and peoples through using their patois. Thomas Mann, whose Joseph and His Brothers is the nonpareil of epic novels, indeed, may be the best work of prose fiction ever written. (I consider Shakespeare’s plays to be poetry.) William Faulkner, whose apocryphal Yoknapatawpha County was in my youth as familiar to me as any place I’ve ever lived, and who made me realize what power words have. Faulkner’s short fiction is matched only by Mann’s. Ernest Hemingway, whose The Sun Also Rises surpasses any novel I’ve read in the way he put words down on paper; for a large part of my formative years I read this book every eighteen months or so. Albert Camus, whose novel, The Plague, touches my heart beyond any prose I’ve read. Carlos Castaneda, whose first four books (fiction? non-fiction?) blew out the corners of my imagination. Aeschylus, whose Oresteia made me understand what drama is. E. E. Cummings, who demonstrated that a seemingly mined-out convention, the sonnet, could be fresh and new in the hands of a master. W. B. Yeats, whose corpus is the standard by which I judge all modern poets. Here are some other likes and dislikes: To cook: it’s the bead game, it’s a challenge, it is manic and relaxing at once. I bake all my own (sourdough) bread and make a mean soufflé. My favorite movies: Black Orpheus and Shoot the Piano Player, with 8½ Some Like It Hot, Treasure of Sierra Madre and Chushingura not far behind. My favorite music: almost anything but Rap and the heaviest of Rock and Roll—Allison Kraus to Denny Zeitlin, with Chopin, Beethoven and The Beatles thrown in for good measure. But if I were shipwrecked with the work of just one person, it would have to be Bach’s. Writing is both a therapy and my compulsion. In 2011 I published eight novels, some started back in the Eighties, four completed last year, two started and finished in 2011. For a list of extant works, click here.
30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind by A.D. Joyce 30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind by A.D. Joyce Sep. 22, 2011 Free! 3948 words Read a sample
How does a person transform thoughts and experiences into a poem? "30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind"--a poetry collection with commentary--explores just that question, as a writing challenge for poet A.D. Joyce becomes a saving grace. Illustrations by CJ Tittle.
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Adriene (A.D.) Joyce is a poet and editor living in New Jersey. Her blog, Sweepy Jean Explores the (Webby) World, showcases her poetry and discusses topics such as the writing life, women's issues, and personal observations.
33 Beats of Spirit (Part I) by Fleming Calder 33 Beats of Spirit (Part I) by Fleming Calder Aug. 03, 2011 $0.99 3538 words Sample 25%
A compilation of poetry which expresses spiritual concepts of the self, conscious and subconscious mind, meditative state, and divinity from the perspective of an individual. Also, bits of light hearted verse from life’s experiences are presented within. This is Part I of a work which has 33 poems. Part II contains 33 poems as well, but focused more on the spirituality of humanity and religion.
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Fleming Calder resides in New York. His passions include creative writing, traveling, and spiritual thinking. He has journeyed to 23 countries, and seven continents. The author has had several poems published in various magazines and publications. In the near future, unpublished short stories and poems will be available by the author. For over a decade, he has been a member of humanitarian organizations, such as The Planetary Society and The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). Lastly, he is a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, an ex-marathon runner, and has studied and is experienced in the fields of computer technology and accounting.
33 Beats of Spirit (Part II) by Fleming Calder 33 Beats of Spirit (Part II) by Fleming Calder Aug. 03, 2011 $0.99 4101 words Sample 30%
A compilation of poetry which expresses spiritual concepts either pertaining toward humanity, religion, or are more general in nature. This is Part II of a work which has a total of 33 poems. Part I contains 33 poems as well - but more focused on spiritual thoughts regarding the self, soul, conscious and subconscious mind, meditative state, and divinity from the perspective of an individual.
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Fleming Calder resides in New York. His passions include creative writing, traveling, and spiritual thinking. He has journeyed to 23 countries, and seven continents. The author has had several poems published in various magazines and publications. In the near future, unpublished short stories and poems will be available by the author. For over a decade, he has been a member of humanitarian organizations, such as The Planetary Society and The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). Lastly, he is a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, an ex-marathon runner, and has studied and is experienced in the fields of computer technology and accounting.
33 pocket, reprise and Other Works by Clif Kirkland 33 pocket, reprise and Other Works by Clif Kirkland June 21, 2011 $0.99 884 words Sample 20%
Former cop. Car salesman. Author. Short collection of poems by an alleged shiftless layabout.
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332.632 - pOeTrY & sCeNe BoOk 3 by Steve Glickman 332.632 - pOeTrY & sCeNe BoOk 3 by Steve Glickman Aug. 12, 2011 $4.95 14294 words Sample 35%
"Utter despair, discouragement, hopelessness, and dense almost incomprehensible thoughts... Bring it out at your next literary party and have everyone read a page out loud... I have never read anything like this, and neither have you." - Ralph Alfonso “Ralph Reviews” BongoBeat.com.
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Founder and President Vote Sizing Institute http://iVoteSize.com (formerly http://VoteSizing.org) http://TheWorldsGreatestLivingPoet.com http://KickAssScripts.com
365 Haikus by J.R. MacLean by J.R. MacLean 365 Haikus by J.R. MacLean by J.R. MacLean Oct. 26, 2011 $1.99 5532 words Sample 5%
Yup. There's actually 366 of these puppies on offer here. Haikus inspired by images of Tibet, one for every day of the year, plus a bonus. Check out. Download. Enjoy.
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J.R. MacLean, in his mid-to-late fifties, is a late-blooming aspiring writer. He has been on the ‘spiritual path’ for many years, including a nineteen month stint at a commune in Oregon in the early 1980′s. For many years he has made a living running a one man company called Roots and Wings Home Improvements in Peterborough, Canada. His wife Marina is a well-known yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer in the Peterborough area: www.marinamacleanyoga.com. They are the proud parents of two grown children, Jesse Dylan MacLean and Melody Elizabeth MacLean. J.R. can be reached via email at jrmaclean27@live.ca .
4 Decades Of Love - The Many Loves of Me by The Hippy Coyote 4 Decades Of Love - The Many Loves of Me by The Hippy Coyote Feb. 06, 2012 $4.44 9239 words Sample 20%
From being a hippie in 1960s, recording engineer in 1970s, rock star photographer in1980s, and Mr. Mom in 1990s, Coyote created a musical biography of his loves and lovers. These lyrics include guitar chords above them so you can play along to his love songs. This romantic autobiography was compiled for a Freemason fundraiser he performed after becoming a 3rd Degree Master Mason in 2009.
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During the 1980s while performing the rock opera, COYOTE IN A GRAVEYARD, Richard Del Connor become nicknamed by the newspapers, and other performing rock bands such as The Cult and Michael J. Fox as, "The Coyote." "The Coyote" became the rock'n'roll name of Richard Connor until 2007 when he upgraded to "The Hippy Coyote" of American Zen, America's First Buddhist Rock Bandâ„¢. From 1990 to 2008, Coyote performed and worked and recorded albums under several under names including Rory G, Tom Calder, Steve Hixon, and as a recording engineer, Don DelaVega. Those album, book and movie credits can all be attributed to Richard Del Connor. In 2007, The Coyote has decided to simplify his life and only operate under only three names: THE HIPPY COYOTE: bassist, drummer, guitarist (acoustic, slide, and electric), flutist, singer, songwriter, composer, lyricist, poet, screenplay writer, and performer of American Zen, or performing solo as "The Hippy Coyote," T.H.C. (sometimes billed in newspapers as, "THC Live..."). RICHARD DEL CONNOR: record producer, movie producer, script and screenplay writer, poet, editor, publisher, founder CEO of Tai Chi Youth, president of Shaolin Records, music publisher of Shaolin Music, owner of Shaolin Pictures, and American philosopher. BUDDHA ZHEN: Zhen Shen-Lang (last name first) "Spirit Wolf of Truth," pipa, percussion, Chinese drumming, flutist, Kung Fu Shifu and Tai Chi Master, author of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Zen Buddhist manuals, lecturer, poet, calligrapher, composer, life coach, and Zen Master. When Richard Del Connor is The Hippy Coyote, he enjoys the freedoms and independence of not being a businessman, wearing a tie or being school teacher. Fans have been posting music videos from his live performances in Los Angeles in 2009 and 2010.
4 White Walls by Leanne Elliott 4 White Walls by Leanne Elliott April 27, 2010 $0.99 2975 words Sample 30%
Poetry, Haiku and Quotes by Stormsage A mixed bag of emotions are visually brought to life within the written words of '4 White Walls' by Australian Author, StormSage.
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Born in QLD Australia, to a middle class family; I guess you could say I was raised in a carefree yet strict manner. From an early age I found it hard to socialise with others, and quite often preferred my own company. I discovered very fast that I had more of an affinity with animals rather than the people around me. I moved to NSW at the age of 7 with my two elder sisters (10+ years my senior), who I always wished I could have been closer to in age; and my parents. While they did there best, they faught on most days (but always made sure that they told me that they loved me and provided me with most of the things I wanted). At the age of 14 I decided to rebel against my parents, my family and the world; I didn't get this rebellious mostly self destructive side out of my blood until reaching 23 years of age. That's when I got the biggest and most unexpected surprise of my life, I was soon going to be a mum. No, I wasn't prepared, nor was I ever what you would call a maternal type. Early on I had decided I mostly likely wouldn't have children, but saying that is one thing. And almost 10 years down the track (with a few hiccups along the way) I now have two lovely children; a man that works hard and loves typical Aussie bloke past times i.e. fishing, beer, 4WD's, BBQ's and his TV. Now in my early 30's I guess you could say I have grown into a semi stable, semi sane, good hearted, opinionated yet compassionate woman; combined with a love for poetry, art, helping others and learning; I have always dabbled with art and poetry mostly for my own therapy. However now I find myself with some spare time, I decided to take a re adventure into my creative side and share it with you all.
44 kobeta by Dupur Mitra 44 kobeta by Dupur Mitra Feb. 26, 2012 Free! 1757 words Read a sample
copylefted poetry book, has 44 poems, published 2010, writing Bengali
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Poet,Fiction writer, Researcher Living Dhaka, Bangladesh
47 Haiku by Tiel Aisha Ansari 47 Haiku by Tiel Aisha Ansari March 04, 2011 Free! 680 words Read a sample
A collection of 47 haiku in various styles.
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I am not a poet. I am a scribe of Allah.
4th & Hill Is Gone Forever by Robert Benefiel 4th & Hill Is Gone Forever by Robert Benefiel Feb. 20, 2012 $0.99 19104 words Sample 15%
4th & Hill Is Gone Forever is a book of poetry written in a modern but also understandable style, sometimes taking on the aspect of a story or moral tale. The poems are all derived from a time in the writer’s life that revolved around a certain location that the author lived in years ago. This is the third book by the author, with others to follow.
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Born in Santa Monica, California, Robert Benefiel has lived in several places throughout the United States. He has worked many jobs from fishing dock operator to optician. His first love has always been art and writing, which he was introduced to through comic books and cartoons. By 12 he had developed a taste for Elliot, Cummings, Shakespeare & Dickenson only to later read contemporary authors while at the same time developing a love for music. His first published work was at 15 years old. He has several books of poetry including "After The First Shot", "Poetastard". "4th & Hill Is Gone Forever", "Laugh Until The Devil Wakes Up, "The Sound Of Typing", as well as other volumes to follow, and novels as well.
5 Spring Haiku by Angus Brownfield 5 Spring Haiku by Angus Brownfield April 24, 2012 Free! 139 words Read a sample
Five short nature poems celebrating spring.
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My life, sort of The writers whose lives interest me most are either long dead or have led lives not typical of writers. Yet it evidently helps readers to know about writers. A writer whose works I’ve recently become acquainted with, Jodi Picoult, writes a lot about herself on her web page, posts candid photos, and I’m guessing this helps readers connect with her books. Megan McCafferty, author of Sloppy Firsts, Second Helpings, etc., started a retroblog—her diary from age ten through twenty-something, in part, I gather from reading a review in Salon.com, to separate herself from her characters (http://www.meganmccafferty.com/retroblogger/ ). There’s nothing about my life that will enhance the experience of reading my novels. To the extent that they’re autobiographical, they’re not so in any direct way. Flaubert said of Madame Bovary, “Emma, c'est moi.” In the same sense, I’m all the characters in, say, Rigoberto and his two wives: Rigoberto Calderón, Carmen Noble de Calderón, Juan the apprentice and Bernardo the curandero. Like personages in dreams, all the characters in a novel are the author. Still, I think it helps to know where an author came from, not to read his or her works but to put you in touch with him as you would with a performing artist whom you can see in the flesh. Celebrity is an inappropriate concept for writers, usually, but feedback is a workable one. So, here are some of the accidents of my life that I believe helped form me: I’m the last of five children, my oldest sibling twelve years older than I, the closest in age six years my senior. My mother died when I was six, an accident of her life I can’t blame her for but have never fully accepted: I never got enough of her. My father had an extensive library, and I read constantly growing up, though since college television has cut into my reading time. I was raised a Catholic, going to parochial schools and an all-boys Catholic prep school. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, back when it was the consensus best university in the world. This is a humbling experience: you may have been a whiz in high school, you were no big deal on that campus. I live in Ashland, Oregon, which is an interesting small town, with a world-class repertory theater and a satisfying mixture of foresters, bohemians, geeks, artists and coupon clippers. I married (and divorced) three times, all interesting women, and fathered five children. All of these have shaped me. These authors’ works have most informed my own writing: Elmore Leonard, whom I put first because I’ve read him most recently. There is no one better at catching the flavor of places and peoples through using their patois. Thomas Mann, whose Joseph and His Brothers is the nonpareil of epic novels, indeed, may be the best work of prose fiction ever written. (I consider Shakespeare’s plays to be poetry.) William Faulkner, whose apocryphal Yoknapatawpha County was in my youth as familiar to me as any place I’ve ever lived, and who made me realize what power words have. Faulkner’s short fiction is matched only by Mann’s. Ernest Hemingway, whose The Sun Also Rises surpasses any novel I’ve read in the way he put words down on paper; for a large part of my formative years I read this book every eighteen months or so. Albert Camus, whose novel, The Plague, touches my heart beyond any prose I’ve read. Carlos Castaneda, whose first four books (fiction? non-fiction?) blew out the corners of my imagination. Aeschylus, whose Oresteia made me understand what drama is. E. E. Cummings, who demonstrated that a seemingly mined-out convention, the sonnet, could be fresh and new in the hands of a master. W. B. Yeats, whose corpus is the standard by which I judge all modern poets. Here are some other likes and dislikes: To cook: it’s the bead game, it’s a challenge, it is manic and relaxing at once. I bake all my own (sourdough) bread and make a mean soufflé. My favorite movies: Black Orpheus and Shoot the Piano Player, with 8½ Some Like It Hot, Treasure of Sierra Madre and Chushingura not far behind. My favorite music: almost anything but Rap and the heaviest of Rock and Roll—Allison Kraus to Denny Zeitlin, with Chopin, Beethoven and The Beatles thrown in for good measure. But if I were shipwrecked with the work of just one person, it would have to be Bach’s. Writing is both a therapy and my compulsion. In 2011 I published eight novels, some started back in the Eighties, four completed last year, two started and finished in 2011. For a list of extant works, click here.
50 Poems & Musings for Ropepullers by Elizabeth & William Hicks 50 Poems & Musings for Ropepullers by Elizabeth & William Hicks April 05, 2012 $0.99 13759 words Sample 30%
A collection of fifty poems & musings by couple, William & Elizabeth Hicks, along with their brother, Joseph Hicks. The writings are a combination of memories & imaginings inspired by real life events, people, art & books. They are free-form & are intended to be both fun & inspiring. They capture the imagination & pull the reader away from life's mundane work, which is symbolized by the rope.
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Elizabeth Emily Hicks and William Raymond Hicks, both natives of Southern California, are a husband and wife team who met through a transformational workshop environment. During much personal growth together, Elizabeth, a.k.a. Elise, and William were inspired to write Wings, The Journey Home. Elise and William are both students of history, psychology, self-empowerment, metaphysics and quantum physics. Their intention is to teach what they have learned in a fun and inspiring way. ‘Wings’ is their first published book, and they are working on several other books, including a book of poems, short stories, and musings.
51 by gregory douglas 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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61 Favorite Poems by Chrystine Julian 61 Favorite Poems by Chrystine Julian March 24, 2011 $3.99 4674 words Sample 30%
This is a collection of favorite poems gleaned from my previously published works. For my fans, I think this is a quick and simple way to access your favorites. For new readers of my work I am hopeful this will be a doorway into the realms of ecstasy, passion, spirit and social consciousness which are the watermarks in my writing.
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Chrystine Julian currently lives in Redlands, CA but was raised on the east side of the Mississippi near St. Louis. The powerful, often muddy flow of the river is a metaphor of her life. She has been a corporate executive, business writer, standup comic, minister, mystic, medium, recording artist, workshop leader, drum circle facilitator and writer. She often mixes verse with percussion performed on instruments from her extensive collection of world music drums and noise toys. Her poetry varies from social commentary, to mystic, sensual and then on to the outright silly. She has published two poetry collections: Sensual Spirit – poetry and thoughts from the place where body and soul meet (Pawpress 2007) and Meandering Mindfulness – poetry from the place where wonder and Wander merge (Pawpress 2009). She also leads workshops based on her poem, The Dragon.
687 Miles To You by James P. Maitland 687 Miles To You by James P. Maitland Jan. 24, 2012 $2.99 7893 words Sample 5%
687 Miles to you is the fantastic new collection of Poetry and Verse by Accredited writer James P Maitland,Covering a broad spectrum of categories including Love,Emotion,Life and Many more,This is a great read and a superb addition to any Poetry and Verse Fans bookshelf
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7 vers by R.J. Richardson 7 vers by R.J. Richardson Nov. 24, 2011 $0.99 757 words Sample 20%
Első verseim gyűjteménye. Versek az életről, a halálról, kínokról és örömökről. Mese Ország Horizontja Vándor Elmúlt Idők Hamvai Fájdalom Remény Nélkül Lánchoz Kötve Ha majd nagy leszel…
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70 by Jack Forge 70 by Jack Forge March 09, 2012 Free! 422 words Read a sample
A poem about becoming seventy years of age
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Born John Stephen Rohde in Los Angeles, California, I focused my academic study on the liberal arts and I have striven to create worthy art most of my life.
8 Million Stories by Dennis M Lane 8 Million Stories by Dennis M Lane March 06, 2012 $3.99 11238 words Sample 15%
An Alphabet - A Mind - Infinite Space Poems of love, poems of loss. Angry poems - happy poems. Poems of family, poems of society. Funny poems - frightening poems. There are 8 Million Stories in the Naked City, these are just some of them.
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Dennis M Lane was born in the monochrome days of the early sixties, deep in the industrial heartland of England. Coming of age during the Thatcher Years, the conflict that he experienced during the Steel Strike and the Teacher’s Strike played a great part in his political development. In 1986 he travelled to Nigeria as a volunteer teacher and this lead to a long career working in international development, which continues to this day. He has lived in 7 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, each country making its own impact upon him. He has finally settled in South Africa where he has now lived for 8 years. His writing ranges from poetry, which covers a variety of themes from the personal to the political, and are written in a range of styles and forms; through short stories; to longer forms. He is currently completing his first novel “Talatu”, a Young Adult Science Fiction tale, which draws on elements of his experience in Nigeria.
8 Poems by Mark Petersen 8 Poems by Mark Petersen July 19, 2010 Free! 1121 words Read a sample
Poetry is something I enjoy reading and writing, and I have gathered a few poems I have written over the past few years to share with any readers who are interested. They are random in their collection and do not represent any particular theme. I hope you enjoy reading them!
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Mark Petersen is an undergraduate student at Virginia Tech. He aspires to publish a novel someday, and has already begun work on it. That is, however, a long process. Currently he writes short stories to practice his writing and to gain feedback while also generating an audience. He enjoys thriller/suspense and desires to create a sense of fear in his reader while also imparting something lasting and of value. Mark has won an Honorable Mention Virginia Tech Literary Award for Fiction with his story "Cold Stairs". Mark enjoys shooting, hiking, driving, coin collecting, reading, movies, and of course writing. He prefers to live somewhere with mountains and forests.
; (punto e virgola) by Brian McLawren ; (punto e virgola) by Brian McLawren Aug. 24, 2010 $2.99 718 words Sample 50%
(punto e virgola) seeks for singleness, that we can find in the everyday life, when listening to absent-minded conversation that fragmentally are picked up in order to elaborate a further consideration, a consideration that goes beyond the mere and simple – yet beautiful – deed.
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A Blender FaNtasticElectric: PostmOdern Pop Poems by Jeremia Sterkel A Blender FaNtasticElectric: PostmOdern Pop Poems by Jeremia Sterkel Jan. 04, 2012 Free! 7299 words Read a sample
This poem set journeys into the postmodern American psyche. The book walks the streets in ecclesiast humor, insight, meditation, and atomic power of desire for culture. An odyssey offering commercial mind's regress wrote to our age of medication and lack of focus. How our deepest desire for love, lust, and lucidity all commingle. Ideas about culture ranging from classical past, to present.
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A Book of Christmas Poems by Kirstyanne Ross A Book of Christmas Poems by Kirstyanne Ross Dec. 14, 2011 Free! 2713 words Read a sample
A poem a day for advent.
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Hi all, I hope you have enjoyed reading Old Magick. As you can see, I like the vampire genre, but it doesn't stop there. I love to read, some of my favourite authors include Terry Pratchett, Iain M Banks, Margaret Atwood, Robert Jordan and Anne Rice. There is quite a wide range of different styles of book and novella on my kindle at the moment and I am currently reading The Wheel of Time Series again, after finishing it (up to date anyway) and recently reading Snuff. I have more hobbies than reading and writing though, I also cross stitch and design patterns I am currently stitching some pieces that are a part of a magazine commission for the coming New Year. I normally spend some time stitching and take a break by writing. I am currently writing the sequel to Old Magick, set back in the 1400's it follows the same family. I am also storyboarding for the third and final in the series. I hope you like them and stay with me until the end. Happy reading Kirstyanne Ross x
A Bottle of Poems and a Dove by Bluebird Bliss A Bottle of Poems and a Dove by Bluebird Bliss May 15, 2012 Free! 3055 words Read a sample
Many poems,some based on true happenings,two of the poems have good potential to be songs. Also a short story based on truth about a pet dove that I had when I was seven years of age.
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Hi, my name is Bluebird Bliss I am an independent author who has just published the inspirational book HUMAN MAGIC. The first 18% of HUMAN MAGIC is a free download. TOTALLY FREE downloads of my other short stories The Conflict Climb and Fly Bully and the Bumblebee A Bottle of poems and a Dove (The poem believe just a little is for Chad). My Favourite is climb and fly LOVE = Lets Overcome Violence Everywhere.. :) LIGHT = Lets Ignite Great Healing Together. :) Cheers... WE NEED TO RESPECT ourselves, one another and especially THE ENVIRONMENT. Affirmation: I AM NOW IN BALANCE WITH THE NATURAL RHYTHM AND FLOW OF LIFE. Check out Thubten Yangchens books,THE BUTTERFLY AND THE BRICK. ALSO THE KEYS they are both FREE downloads. Thubten Yangchens website is www.ufointel.com. His digital art is GREAT. His website is really worth a look the art is amazing.!! BE HAPPY AND WELL . Love and Light Bluebird Bliss.