About A Fish Named Bart by D.A. Batrowny:

A Fish Named Bart is book two in The Artt of Early Learning Series. This series provides information about developmental milestones for parents, and the information is conveyed in the time that it takes to read a fun children’s story. Smart Artt is at it again! After hearing Grandpa read a bedtime story, Bart the fish has a wish. Smart Artt uses his advanced skills to help Bart get his wish, while creating a little bit of mischief along the way! Smart Artt is entertaining for all ages and includes age related developmental milestones.

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When it comes to babies, D. A. Batrowny has a simple philosophy,
Relax and Read a children’s book!
As the mind behind the children’s character Smart Artt and the Artt of Early learning series of children’s books, she has devoted her life to sharing the secrets about how parents can build the foundation their child will need for the future success… right from birth.
Her extensive background includes over 20 years working with children and families as a nurse home visitor, longitudinal research interviewer, children’s nonprofit Program Director, writer and Coordinator of the nurse home visiting component of a county wide school readiness program.
She has bundled all of that experience into one fun children’s series that will help you transform your child’s future!

D. A. Batrowny’s books are distributed by Ingram, the world’s largest distributor of content. Currently families in the U.S, Serbia, Algeria, Panama, Brazil, Columbia, Nicaragua, Canada, and the UK are enjoying Smart Artt’s adventures!

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About Candy Houses by Shiloh Walker

So you think you know fairy tales? Guess again.

Greta didn’t get her happy ending her first time around. And now that she’s a Grimm—special kind of guardian angel and official ass-kicker in the paranormal world—romance is hard to find. Besides, there’s only ever been one man who made her heart race, and the fact that he did scared her right out of his arms. Now Rip is back. And just in time too, because Greta needs his help.

On a mission he knows is going to test all of his strengths and skills, the last person Rip expected to see is the one woman who broke his heart. Working together seems to be their only hope. But, when faced with a danger neither of them anticipated, the question is, how will they face the danger to their hearts—assuming they survive, of course.

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About Redemption Song by Stephan Michael Loy:

Sally Reiser is no ordinary single mother. She’s the seer of God on Earth. Any number of enemies of humanity would love nothing greater than to see her dead. When she joined the mysterious network, an underground organization fighting fanatics of all stripes, she did so to protect her handicapped child from relgious terrorists bent on their destruction. But now the network that kept Sally safe has been infiltrated, its communications disrupted, trust compromised, and people replaced with invisible agents. The organization has taken up a sinister new purpose, to murder Sally and her eight-year-old autistic son, then spark a conflagration in the hair-trigger Middle East. How far and fast will Sally run to escape a fate fueled by fanaticism and decreed a thousand years before she was born? With her academic boyfriend Gary LaMonte, she flees across Europe, uncertain how to set right her life or keep her son from the grasp of killers. To steer through her trials, she must forge new alliances, repudiate old convictions, and trust in powers beyond Man’s comprehension.

In this sequel to Last Days and Times, Stephan Michael Loy paints an intense picture of power gone mad. A fantasy thriller traversing the world from Lake Michigan to the deserts of Israel, Redemption Song is a fast-paced, gripping tale of soldiers and terrorists, philosophers and sociopaths, of angels and monsters. Sally Reiser is blessed — or cursed — to see the works of God, no matter how beautiful or terrible. But can she see her way from darkness to light and bring with her the people she loves?

Redemption Song. Book two in Last Days and Times. Book three in the Nightwatch series. This is not Christian fiction, unless you categorize Christian fiction as challenging the philosophical tennants of that religion with the realities of its often bloody history. Not preaching to the choir, not this one. In fact, not preaching at all, just great urban fantasy action-adventure. No sex, lots of action-adventure violence and tense situations. Language? A few of these characters walk into a dockside bar, sailors come stumbling out holding their ears.

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Stephan Michael Loy is the author of seven novels and several novellas, all available through Amazon.com and Smashwords.com. His books can be found on all major ebook venues as well as in print. Steve primarily writes eclectic thrillers in the urban fantasy and science fiction genres, but has delved into romance and comedy as well. He has been characterized as Dan Brown and Dean Koontz smashed together in a particle accelerator.

A native of Indianapolis, Steve often features his home town in his novels. It is the primary setting in his debut urban fantasy Last Days and Times and his speculative fiction novel Conqueror’s Realm. He also mines his personal experience as an art history student, an armor officer in the United States Army, and as a guy who grew up poor in some of the roughest neighborhoods in Indianapolis.

But it is Steve’s boundary-breaking imagination that most readily describes his work. He has written cautionary urban fantasies about religious terrorism (Last Days and Times and Redemption Song). He has emphasized that theme in an expansive post-apocalyptic space fantasy (Shining Star). He has penned a speculative fiction political thriller on the power of the Fourth Estate in Conqueror’s Realm, and on the dangers of overzealous politics in Fiona Street. His high fantasy novel Isis Wept explores the root of what makes Man a viable soul in a living world. Steve will soon release what he calls, tongue-in-cheek, the world’s first military science-fiction romantic comedy satirical travelogue, Galactic Geographic. His current work-in-progress, Bad Lands, is a fantasy western involving cowboys, monsters, multiverses, and interracial relations, kind of Wild Wild West meets Cowboys and Aliens.

Stephan Michael Loy continues to write. There is little chance of him running out of stories for the next several years at least. He also, unusually, does all the artwork for his book covers.
Steve, a graduate of Indiana University and IUPUI, with degrees in Journalism and Art Education, presently lives in Indianapolis with his wife Amy and his rescue Greyhound Petra.

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About ALL IN: The Race for the Presidency: Jack Canon’s American Destiny:

The Election of 2016 thinly veiled as Fiction – Big Money, Big Oil and Iran – All In will keep you on edge till the very end!

The Presidential Race of the Decade meets the Crime of the Century

It’s the steamy summer of 2016 in Washington, D.C. just days before the Democratic National Convention. A long and painful recession has left ordinary Americans suffering, spawning the hottest Presidential Contest in history. Jack Canon, a man born into privilege, a witness to great social injustice is going to be President of the United States–no matter what! Desperate and corrupt, the leader of the free world orders a hit to slow him down. The plan backfires–the wrong people are dead–a manhunt points to the unthinkable–The President of the United States.
Rewind one year, Jack’s focus on redistribution of wealth and energy has made him powerful enemies. Once his friends, Rogue Billionaires, Oil Sheiks, the Mob, all want him gone. The current President wants him alive–thinking he can win against an unabridged liberal. A Universal Raw Nerve of wealth vs. poverty is exposed becoming a thrill ride as deep machinations of espionage, geo-politics and deception, even murder play out. Kind and charismatic, Jack’s just naughty enough to have you falling for him like one of his loving circle of loyal friends. Of course he’s flawed, a dedicated family man, faithful to one woman, but in love with two. Is it his fault his best friend is impossibly jaw dropping beautiful? Think the crime and passion of the Godfather meets the romance and innocence of Camelot. A story that could spark a movement, a book that can seed a revolution. A heart thumping climax so shocking you’ll pull the covers and draw the shades! One things for sure, through all the drama and suspense, you’ll be pulling for Jack!

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I’m originally from the Portland, Maine area and lived and worked there for years before moving to Southwest Florida. My advertised book, All In: The Race for the Presidency: Jack Canon’s American Destiny, is a Presidential Thriller, or some might say White House Mystery Thriller, packed with action and adventure. I just completed the sequel to Jack Canon’s American Destiny – which is titled Love, Lust and Loyalt. It’s a story of Kindness, Passion and Courage that can’t be separated. It’s has all of the same components of the first but leans toward a Presidential Romance, or White House Romance Thriller. The sequel is just as action packed, but with a bit more spice than the first, some would say it’s sensual. Anyway both are available on Amazon now.

My other books include two Supernatural Romance Thrillers, involving an angel, Gabby, short for Gabriella – Basically, a man during a visit to Bar Harbor, Maine encounters a beautiful angel named Gabby; quite accidentally, he is told – she wasn’t supposed to make him aware of her existence. His purity of spirit, kindness and capacity for love has revealed her to him. Naturally he falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful creature, as humans can not resist angels. The book is titled Gabby, Angel of God, Guardian and Messenger (Keeper of the Peace, Love, Hope, Charity and Faith. She’s quite something and they go on a quick but exciting adventure helping people in trouble. There’s even some horror thrown into the mix. Gabby fits nicely in the Supernatural, Romantic Thriller, Paranormal and Time Travel genres. All the books have adventures and thrills, are fast pace and even some hilarious moments. The Jack Canon series will eventually be about 7 books, book three is tentatively titled, Jack Canon’s Ghost Operative, it’s a Presidential Agent Thriller and deals heavily in the shady dealings of the CIA, Global Terrorism, and the do-what-ever it takes spy mentality. Anyway the attitude of President Jack Canon is to make things right, No matter what! My hope is to have people read the stories and let me know their thoughts. My dream is to write full time and return to beautiful Maine in the Summertime while spending winters in Florida. I probably share that goal with a lot of people.

My Dad and Mom were artists, my father painted and my mother wrote poetry and loved to garden. Most Saturdays we loaded up the 1970 Chevy Impala to trek to a one man show somewhere or other. I took a different track graduating with a business degree; owning and operating an Award Winning Franchise Fitness Center. Currently a professional manager I am living in Florida with my beautiful wife and children, and following my passion.

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About A Pirate’s Life for Me Omnibus by Tricia Owens:

3 books in one collection! After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas is eager to get away from reminders of their failed relationship so he answers an ad to join a pirate show in the Caribbean. What he doesn’t learn until he gets there is that there are two shows: one gay and one straight, and he’s been hired for the gay show. Determined to stay, Lucas vows to ‘play gay’, but he hasn’t counted on becoming the target of the show’s pirate captain, Adam, and his first mate and lover, Tyler. Adam will only let Lucas stay in the show if he plays by Adam’s rules. But Adam wants more than a good performance from Lucas, he wants Lucas to surrender to an attraction he’s about to learn he can’t resist.

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Tricia is the author of several m/m romance series and standalone novels.

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About Confessions of a Punk Rocker:

The dead should stay dead…

Jack Norris has just lost his best friend—who also happened to be his band’s drummer—to a drunk driving accident. As he struggles to deal with the band’s uncertain future and his own personal demons, those issues soon become unimportant. His dead friend has come back. And he’s not showing any signs of going away. Questioning his own sanity, Jack finds his life spiraling out of control. But when a new acquaintance not only hooks him up with a drummer, but promises to help get rid of his ghostly stalker, Jack’s life does a one-eighty.

Drew MacLellan, the new drummer, is more than just a new set of sticks—he’s the brother of the insanely hot Jen MacLellan, who’s definitely not Jack’s biggest fan. Jen is nothing like the women Jack’s dated in the past, but the more he gets to know her, the deeper he falls. The only problem is she’s got a boyfriend. Caught between his growing attraction and the desire to do the right thing, Jack does everything he can to keep his distance. But the more he sees of her, the more he realizes he can’t. He’s determined to win Jen’s heart, if only he can figure out how to help his dead friend rest in peace…permanently.

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Nessie is a Massachusetts native and mother of two who has dabbled in everything from abstract painting to freelance sports reporting. She also loves a good story, whether it’s reading or writing one. The first two novels in her Living Dead World series–Living Dead Girl and Reaper Madness–were published in 2014.

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About The Mascherari: A Novel of Venice:

I am pleased to let you know that “The Mascherari: A Novel of Venice” will be Free in all Amazon Kindle territories (US, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Spain etc..) on 2 Oct 2015 and 3 Oct 2015 (Pacific Standard Time).
I would love it to be featured on your site!
Regards,
Laura

Synopsis:

In this tale of mystery and witchcraft, Laura Rahme breathes life into a Venice long forgotten.

VENEZIA, 1422. Doge Tommaso Mocenigo lies on his death bed. An evil has come to Venice. An evil that will set the course for the future of La Serenissima.

On the eve of Carnivale, five wealthy Venetian merchants set upon a mask maker in the ancient district of Santa Croce. They are led by Giacomo Contarini, a ruthless patrician. The following day, the Venice Republic’s security council, the most feared Council of Ten, summons Florentine inquisitor, Antonio da Parma, to hold an inquest on a most baffling case. During a sumptuous banquet, Giacomo Contarini and his partners have met a chilling death.

Newly widowed and fresh from Florence, Antonio da Parma’s reputation precedes him. He is known for his susceptibility to the occult and is sternly warned that The Council of Ten want none of that.

Yet in the throes of this macabre investigation Antonio is lured by his dreams and visions and by the mysterious silver pendant that he discovers on one of the dead merchants.

Noble Catarina Contarini has a sad tale to tell. Her husband’s death weighs upon her and so too, do the scandalous accusations that have been raised against him. In her grief, she confides in Antonio and reveals her shocking secrets.

But Catarina’s darkest secret concerns a witch; a Napoletana named Magdalena. Antonio is drawn ever closer to the magnetic Magdalena. He unveils the truth behind the merchants’ murders and comes face to face with a machination of monstrous evil.

Through this fascinating Magdalena, an enchanter of admirals and merchants alike, Antonio begins to realize that his true quest is one he could never have imagined.

Weaving historical mystery and the supernatural, The Mascherari evokes a Venice that will leave your breathless.

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Laura Rahme is an Australian-French writer based in Sydney. When not creating worlds and characters, she works as a media business analyst. She has written two historical novels, both of which have been Amazon best-sellers. The Ming Storytellers was well received by the Historical Novel Society and is an epic tale set in Beijing during the Ming Dynasty. Laura worked on The Mascherari: A Novel of Venice after a short stay in Venice. In May 2015, she married Australian screenwriter, Shane Krause.

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About Autism Goes to School:

We’re thrilled to announce that this Amazon bestseller is also a B.R.A.G. Medallion winner!
After suddenly receiving custody of his five year old son, Ben must learn how to be a dad. The fact that he’d even fathered a child was news to him. Not only does this mean restructuring his sixty-hour workweek and becoming responsible for another human being, but also Kyle has autism.

Enter the school system and a shaky beginning. Under the guidance of a gifted teacher, Ben and Kyle take tentative steps to becoming father and son.

Teacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a deadbeat dad, but grudgingly comes to admire how he hangs in, determined to learn for his son’s sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives.

When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they’ll have a student with an autism spectrum disorder, also try to learn as much as they can. This novel was written for such parents and teachers – an entertaining read that offers information on autism and strategies that work.

Bonus Section
At the back of the book are links and references useful to parents and teachers.

What Are Reviewers Saying?
“A gem of a book”

” A true delight – Highly, highly recommended

Just couldn’t put it down”

“Highly informative and extremely helpful – Couldn’t take my eyes off it”

I loved this book from beginning to end – Just plain awesome

I could feel the author’s passion – What a great way to learn about autism

“Entertains, entrances & educates: 3 for the Price of One!”

“This wonderful book is about a Dad, Ben, meeting his autistic son Kyle for the very first time, when Mom dumps him suddenly on his doorstep, saying she can no longer take care of him. Through the eyes of Ben, we get a glimpse of both the challenges and joys of being a parent of a child who sees the world in different ways.”

“Unlike some stories that speak of autistic children, this one brings a wealth of hope and information! As we look over Ben’s shoulder, we see a glimpse of the learning tools currently being used in the classroom today, and we get glimpses of things that could be helpful in the day to day life of an autistic child.”

“I appreciated this story on several levels. First I enjoyed the story of Ben discovering what it means to be a parent, especially a single parent. Second, I enjoyed watching Kyle find his own means of success in this new and upside down world. “

“I enjoyed the glimpse into classroom life and options available today. Finally I enjoyed the quiet romance between Mel and Ben.”

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Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell has worked in schools as a teacher, counselor and consultant for thirty years. Her Master’s and Doctorate degrees focused on autism. She has delivered workshops and seminars to thousands participants including at national conferences.

She is a co-author of the Amazon bestseller The Official Autism 101 Manual (http://www.autism101manual.com/). The next book in this series will be published in winter, 2015. Hundreds of her articles and responses to questions appear on All Experts.com (http://www.allexperts.com/ep/1010-78033/Autism/Dr-Sharon-Mitchell.htm).

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About The Zum Zum Girls by Lynn Wachtel:

Relive the incredible sixties in New York City through the eyes of The Zum Zum Girls–Lori, Angela, Marcia, and Priscilla. It’s the captivating story of four spirited girls who, while attending business school in New York City, develop a special friendship–a bond that will last a lifetime. An inspiring and often funny narrative of their lives, loves, and careers during an unprecedented period of social and technological change–the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, the advent of women’s liberation, and the first man on the moon.

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Lynn Wachtel was born in New York City. A freelance writer and artist, she spent many years in the business world, and now lives in Vermont with her husband, a writer, and her Russian Blue cat, Max.
“While doing research for an article, I spoke with many women who started their business careers in the ‘60s The conversation often gravitated to how the world had dramatically changed since the ‘60s and how much they enjoyed reminiscing about life back then. That’s when I got the idea for the Zum Zum Girls.”

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About Holding Aces:

They say that time heals all wounds.
But mine are set in so deeply, they’ve taken on a life of their own, lurking in the shadows at every turn and haunting my thoughts.

The girl I once was has been replaced by a stranger.
I don’t even know who I am anymore.

I run.
And I hide.
Pretending to be someone I’m not…

Until I meet Denham King.
My burst of color in an otherwise grey world.
And for the first time in my life, I find myself running towards someone instead of running away.

But fate can be cruel,
and I can’t escape my past.
Can I?

**Holding Aces is part one of a two part Adult Contemporary Romance series that contains mature sexual content and language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**

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Nikki Groom is a hopeless romantic, lover of all things happily ever after and firm believer that love makes the world go around.
In her spare time, you will find Nikki laughing with her very treasured family, walking with her beloved dog in the hundred acre wood or curled up in a cosy corner with words and wine.
She lives in East Sussex with her husband and two children. Having turned her hand to many things over the years, Nikki is now proud to add ‘author’ to that list.
Having always been a dreamer, Nikki’s imagination stretches far and wide, which enables her to get lost in faraway places and imaginary people.

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About More Than Lies:

NO ONE IS PERFECT.

I wish I could scream it at them, but no one will listen to me. Instead, they choose to ignore me by making me into something I’m not. I try to make them happy, but no matter how hard I try it’s not good enough. I make good grades. Hell, I was top of my class senior year, but things happen. We make sacrifices for people important to us. My parents wouldn’t understand that. Instead, they say I could be better. I’m the good girl to everyone else, but to my parents I fall short. To most I have curves, to them I’m fat. I just want them to be happy with my imperfections, but you know what? I’m tired of giving and getting nothing in return. So screw them. The only one that I want to see me for who I really am…is him.

TARALYNN EVANS has always been the good girl, forced to befriend people she cares nothing about. She tries hard to be what them and everyone else expects her to be, but what’s the point when it’s never enough to gain their approval? She’s over lying to make others happy or self-sacrificing to spare their feelings. For once, she just wants to be herself. She wants to feel human, tired of being a puppet.

When tragedy strikes her in the worst way, she finds herself bargaining in distress, trying to find reason and rationality in what’s set before her, but will he give in when in most cases the good girl never gets the bad boy?

INK, SEX, LIES, LOYALTY.

Those are the things that define me, and my life. I do me. Nothing else matters. I don’t need anyone’s approval, nor do I seek it. I’m comfortable with the man I am. The only thing that haunts my dreams are those sapphire eyes that remind me of midnight. I will shut it down every single time. I can’t have her. She deserves more than what I’m after. The problem is that sometimes life is a bitch. That curveball was nowhere in sight, but now that it’s been thrown…my life may never be the same.

SHAWN BRADEN has always been the bad boy. He’s always had the love and support of his parents no matter what he does. He knows he can have any girl he wants. Too bad he never wants them more than once. What he truly wants is the one thing he’s never admitting to, not even to himself. What happens when he starts seeing past the façade she’s put on for years and shows him the real girl that is hiding inside? Will he fall against his will, or will she become nothing more than every girl before?

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N.E. Henderson is a mom, wife, writer, and obsessed fiction reader. She’s an introvert trying to make it in an extraverted world.

She lives in the central Mississippi area with her husband, son, and their Bull Terrier, Xena. If you meet her, you can call her Nancy. In her free time, she loves riding her Can-Am Maverick and finding new off-road trails to explore. She’s a city girl, married to a country boy. In recent years, Nancy has discovered she loves to get dirty and sometimes even a little muddy.

For all the latest, visit her website to sign up for her mailing list. www.nehenderson.com

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