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Published: Sun, 02/14/16
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Funny You Should Ask by Lill Hawkins
About Funny You Should Ask by Lill Hawkins:
Did Lill really see a Kiwi near the “Caution, Blind Chicken!” sign?
Does Daughter have Dramatic Fever or is it a case of the Instamatic Flu? Why is Son wearing a lobster tail on his neck and seeing ninjas at the deli counter? Does the Marriage Bed of Satan have a memory foam mattress and is death by arachnophobia insecticide?
Will Geekdaddy manage to survive being decaffeinated? What if his purple union boxers – the ones that say “look for the union label” on the front – fade to pink in the washer? Why did a psychiatrist mistake him for a patient at the mental health institution where he works, simply because he was talking to his tomato plant and wearing three sets of glasses?
Funny You Should Ask answers these questions and many more.
You don’t have to be a homeschooler, a parent or from Maine to see the funny side of Life Without a Field Guide.
Being secular homeschoolers in a small town in Maine isn’t easy. Drifts of doom. Frost heaves from Hades. Maine isn’t for the fainthearted, but it can be hilarious, almost hysterical at times.
Luckily, Lill, Geekdaddy, Son, and Daughter are usually able to overcome almost anything – even lovesick porcupines and hunters that shoot at anything with four legs, including lawn furniture – without losing their senses of humor. Download Funny You Should Ask, the first book in the series, right now! FREE
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believe it was my first boyfriend who told me, “You think funny.” He’s also the one who said, “You think too much.” He was right about the first pronouncement, but I didn’t think too much of him after the second one. Well, yeah, I do think funny. Can’t help it. Wired that way. No matter how dire the situation or how depressed I get there have only been a few times in my life when my mind hasn’t seen the humor in my plights.
I’m the one who has to bury her face in her memorial program at a funeral because I realize that the dearly departed has daisies in the bouquet covering her hands, and she was allergic. Will she sneeze, I wonder as I try to suppress a snicker without much success. My mind conjures up a picture of 91-year-old Aunt Helen sitting up and asking for a tissue, as mourners faint onto the folding chairs like toppling dominoes. I start giggling uncontrollably as I add in the funeral director and his minions racing around in their black and white funeral garb like hysterical penguins trying to catch the fainters and restore order.
Painful medical procedures, embarrassing moments with toddlers, tweens, and teenagers? Times when my nearest and dearest try my patience beyond endurance, or I try theirs, and they let me know? It’s all a lot easier to bear if I can see the funny side, and there almost always is one.
Like Erma Bombeck, I mention a few times that my family is driving me crazy. But I go on to say that I know that I drive them crazy too. I don’t mind telling my readers that I love my family and friends and think they’re awesome. I’m not big on f-bombs in my writing or real life unless I drop something really heavy on an appendage. In my book, that’s what f-bombs are for.
Most of the writing in my first three books came from the years that we unschooled. A few people have asked me if I’ll still write now that both of my kids are in college and mostly out of the house. (One wonders if they’ve forgotten that I’ve also had Geekdaddy to write about for 36 years. He hasn’t moved out. Yet.)
Yes, I’ll still write, because I’m a writer. I’m also as curious as a barnful of cats. From plotting polecats to why you shouldn’t pet an armadillo without gloves on, there are so many eclectic subjects that attract my interest. My kids are launched, but my writing spark isn’t quenched, and I’m not ready to sink into geezerdom. Crow’s Feet and Magpie Mind, that’s me. Coincidentally, that’s the name of the book I’m working on now.
Counting Stars by Jordan Deen
About Counting Stars by Jordan Deen
Love is a luxury for the weak.
At least that’s what Madison Nottingfield’s father always said.
Coming from a long line of old southern money, Madison has come to accept the uncomfortable job of helping her father in his pursuit of wealth and social status. But by the time she turns seventeen, she’s grown weary of being her father’s favorite way to gain power and prestige.
After being nominated to one of the few debutante positions in her affluent country club, Madison thinks her life’s about to hit easy street. If she can learn to stand on her own two feet, she wouldn’t need to succumb to her father’s whims. For once, she can do what she’s always dreamed of doing; she can’t wait to move forward with her secret plans of ditching her ballet slippers to sing at the year-end talent show—the most important event of the entire year.
All of Madison’s hard work seems to be falling in to place, until her conniving parents make a demand…
So unthinkable
So life-shattering
So vile
…it almost completely stops Madison in her tracks. Would their plans for her future kill the one thing she desperately desires?
Refusing her parents’ request would mean losing everything… family, friends, and her pedigree. But, giving in would mean turning her back on the only thing she’s ever truly wanted.
This Young Adult book is available in eBook Format.
The Story of Lucius Cane: Book One
About The Story of Lucius Cane: Book One:
London, 1794. Lucius Cane, a peculiar vampire, comes upon an opponent the likes of which he has never seen before – a brute with remarkable abilities. But not all is as it seems as their encounter unfolds in a manner that neither of them expected.
This is a short story and is free to download from today until the 16th of February.
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Vanya Ferreira was born in South Africa and currently resides in Serbia. He has been reading since he can remember and has a passion for writing; he simply finds the syntactical nature of language to be a beautiful and mesmerizing creature. Apart from his short story collection, Vanya is also currently working on a full length psychological crime thriller that should be released before the end of the year.
The Resurrection of Romance: How to Create and Sustain a World Class Romantic Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime by Matthew Anderson
About The Resurrection of Romance: How to Create and Sustain a World Class Romantic Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime by Matthew Anderson
How to create daily romantic ecstasy in your relationship and keep your love truly alive for a lifetime. Break through erroneous and toxic myths that limit the wonder and joy of your romance. Discover specific techniques and attitudes that create joyful emotional and physical intimacy. And listen in to a very personal conversation between two actual lovers who have found the secret to an incredibly magnificent romantic relationship.
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Matthew Anderson, D.Min., has been a Relationship Coach, author and motivational speaker for 40 years. He specializes in helping couples renew, sustain and deepen their romantic connection, radical intimacy and experience of interpersonal ecstasy. He believes deeply in the life transforming power of romantic love and sees it as a divine gift that invites and enables all couples to find a magnificent vision of each lover. Matthew lives and practices in Boca Raton, Florida.
Good Morning Doby by FR Castillo
About Good Morning Doby by FR Castillo:
Good Morning Doby is a story about the start of a new developing friendship. Doby, a young fox, spends the night sleeping in an open field. He wakes to find that he is not alone and may have been spotted by a natural foe. In an attempt to keep stealth, Doby faces new obstacles that may lead to his discovery.
Good Morning Doby took several months to develop. Then, a few more months went into the illustration. Then, a few more months went into edit and format, which is still a challenge. I would always pick up children books and have this notion that they would be quite easy to create. I could not have been any more wrong in my presumption. At the present time, the book is free via Matchbook promotion on Amazon.
Many Thanks and enjoy.
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Good day. Writing has always been a form of relaxation for me. I will not say my interest has been on target for writing stories for children. Yet, creating any sort of work in a rhythmical layout has always been the most enjoyable. I do not do it as a job, work or occupation. That being stated, I do not, by any means, consider myself a professional. I do my best to create this art of literature as I see it appear throughout the day. Some stories do not make it beyond a rough draft. Doby somehow did emerge from the stacks of scratch paper. He just kept growing.
When the days fall short on ideas, I get down the road in a flat top Peterbilt 379. I can honestly say, the entire day is one big smile. Have an awesome day folks.
The Other Side of Memory by Robert Vaughan
About The Other Side of Memory by Robert Vaughan:
When Jake Elliot “dies” on the operating table in 1996 he is encountered by the spirit of Tony Cordelli, his guide to the other side. Then, in a flash, Jake BECOMES Tony Cordelli; it is 1966, and Jake is reliving the last year of Tony’s life just before his deployment to Vietnam. As Tony, Jake meets, and falls in love with Maggie Morris. The love affair seems star-crossed, he is a warrior, she is a war protester. When Tony is killed in Vietnam, Jake is resuscitated by the doctors, and is once more Jake Elliot. Thirty years have passed and Jake is confused by memories that aren’t his own…memories of Vietnam, where he never served, and memories of a love affair with a woman he has never met. Or has he? Jake is a novelist, are the memories the product of his creative imagination? Somehow he knows, regardless of how improbable it might be, that they are real. Driven by these memories, he finds Maggie, learns that she is widowed, and falls in love with her….all over again…for the very first time.
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Robert Vaughan sold his first book when he was 19. That was 57 years and nearly 500 books ago. He wrote the novelization for the miniseries Andersonville. Vaughan wrote, produced, and appeared in the History Channel documentary Vietnam Homecoming. His books have hit the NYT bestseller list seven times. He has won the Spur Award, the PORGIE Award (Best Paperback Original), the Western Fictioneers Lifetime Achievement Award, received the Readwest President’s Award for Excellence in Western Fiction, is a member of the American Writers Hall of Fame and is a Pulitzer Prize nominee. Vaughn is also a retired army officer, helicopter pilot with three tours in Vietnam. And received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal for valor with 35 oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
Mash Up by Joe Klingler
About Mash Up by Joe Klingler:
2015 WINNER NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD – Thriller
Fairbanks Detective Qigiq–means white hawk–failed. Grandfather taught there is but one option after falling in the snow: stand…
So Qigiq heads south to San Francisco. His new partner, Kandy Dreeson, calls at dawn: a hysterical violinist named Robina is shrieking about an Amazon box and her missing roommate. He grabs a jacket, and slices through Golden Gate Bridge traffic–knowing this is his next step.
Body parts, heavily manipulated crime videos, mini-explosions, and disappearing music files plunge Qigiq headfirst into a world of cybercrime he doesn’t understand–but will master. He and Kandy dodge cars and bullets with each bit they decipher, growing ever closer to dangerous forces that trade money for murder.
Suspenseful and grisly with humor and seduction, Mash Up is a riveting read of action from the first sentence.
“Klingler’s new thriller is a ride into the dark side…plot definitely has a Quentin Tarantino-feel”-San Francisco Book Review
Mash Up normally $4.99, is available for $.99 from Feb. 14th to Feb 20th.
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Joe Klingler is the author of the award-winning thrillers RATS and Mash Up. He has been a programmer, research scientist, and entrepreneur, and is fascinated with the interplay of people and the technology they absorb into their lives. His thrillers intertwine digital technology and his passions for music and motion. Joe currently resides in California with a Mac, a motorbike, and a guitar. Missing Mona: A Tommy Cuda Mystery, his third novel, was just released in November.
Murder in the Genes – The Trilogy
About Murder in the Genes – The Trilogy:
All three books of the amazing “Murder in the Genes” trilogy!
SON OF A SERIAL KILLER
Ben Green is a troubled young man, losing his mind and hearing voices. Worse than that, his nightmare is just beginning…
Detective Inspector Summers hates dealing with drug addicts, thieves, violent men and women, rapists, child molesters and murderers. She wants to be a doctor in a surgery, saving the lives of the sick. Instead, she deals with the sick and twisted.
Finally, she gets handed the case she wants, the reason she joined the force… Her investigations lead Summers closer to Ben, and his involvement to the case slowly becomes clear…
BLOOD OF A SERIAL KILLER
It’s only natural for Benny Jones to want to know more about the father he never met. He’s turning eighteen and his doting mother, Eve, can no longer put off answering his questions with the excuse that he is too young to understand.
Discovering whose genes he carries, Benny grasps why he has behaved the way he has in recent times and is intrigued to learn more about the darker side of his family. He has many questions, and his grandmother Lily Green, once known as the notorious killer The Phantom, lives on in a mental hospital not far from home and she could supply the answers.
The corpses pile up as Benny discovers his purpose in life…
FANATIC…
Martin Day is at breaking point. The loner, ignored and ridiculed for as long as he can remember, looks to his hero for inspiration. Sadly, for those in the near vicinity, the person Martin looks up to most is notorious killer The Phantom.
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Jams N. Roses is a father of one and grew up in Hertfordshire, England. He has spent a few years living on the Costa del Sol, Spain, and currently resides in Nice, France.
With his acknowledged individual storytelling expertise, Jams N. Roses pens psychological thrillers with a difference, that twist and turn to deliciously devious and unexpected conclusions. Discover for yourself why Jams N. Roses is also being hailed as one of the most exciting of new writers in the young adult, psychological thriller, crime and contemporary fiction genres.
My Dog Is Dying: What Do I Do? by Wendy Van de Poll
About My Dog Is Dying: What Do I Do? by Wendy Van de Poll:
FREE from 2-15-16 thru 2-17-16
You just came home from the veterinarian’s office, and it feels like a brick hit you right smack on the head. You heard that your dog has a life-threatening illness. She has one week or, at best, a few months to live. Your veterinarian tells you, “There is no cure!” My Dog Is Dying: What Do I Do? is your emotional emergency first-aid kit that will support you through the rollercoaster ride that you are about to take. It is your handbook and journal to always keep with you, packed with useful information. My Dog Is Dying: What Do I Do? will support you as a close friend to accompany you on the journey of pet loss grief with unconditional love. At the end of each chapter, you will find three Contemplation Questions, designed to help you proceed even more deeply on your grief journey to become an active participant when coping with your dog’s illness.
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Wendy Van de Poll is a sought after End of Life and Pet Grief Support Coach. She is the founder of The Center for Pet Loss Grief and an International Best-selling Author.
In her practice she provides a safe place for dedicated pet parents and pet professionals who want support and guidance with pet loss grief, hospice for pets and when coping with the loss of their pet.
Wendy is dedicated to providing a safe place for her clients to express their grief over the loss of their pets by utilizing the coach approach and walking the journey of pet grief support with them.
Her passion to help people when they are grieving over the loss of a pet and her larger than life love for animals has lead her to devote her life to the mission of increasing the quality of life between animals and people no matter what stage they are in their Cycle of Life!
What makes Wendy successful with her clients is that she get’s grief! Because of her own personal experience, coaching people and their pets when grieving and then finding JOY again after the death of her pets she has become a sought after End of Life Coach for Pets and Their People.
She is the creator of How to Rescue Joy From Pet Loss Grief – A 5 Part Series for Coping with Pet Loss, The MarleyBee Foundation™ and How to Create Your Own Pet Funeral. She offers support for the pet owners worldwide and is developing an innovative program for pet professionals.
Wendy is a Certified End of Life and Grief Coach and an tested Animal Medium. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Wolf Ecology and Behavior and has run with wild wolves in Minnesota, coyotes in Massachusetts and foxes in her backyard. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist for Humans, Horses and Hounds. She currently has a Skype, phone and in-person practice providing End of Life and Pet Grief Support Coaching, Gentle Massage, Energy Healing for animals, Animal Mediumship and personalized Pet Funerals.
You can reach her at www.centerforpetlossgrief.com or wendy@centerforpetlossgrief.com
I Heard It On The Radio
About I Heard It On The Radio:
Every story in this collection bears the name of a song you undoubtedly will have heard. Some are upbeat, while others are dirges; some are love songs, while some are unrequited love songs, while others are ‘she ripped out my heart and stomped it in the dirt’ type songs. You know what that’s like. And then there are others that have nothing to do with love, but are songs of drama; story songs, protest songs, or songs that just make you think. They’re all here.
We hope you will enjoy reading these stories as much as we enjoyed writing them.
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Alan Seeger began writing stories at the age of ten or so, filling spiral notebooks which have since, fortunately, been eaten by a black hole in space. An editor, essayist, songwriter, graphic designer and novelist, he is the proprietor of Five59 Publishing, which, in addition to publishing his own work, puts out a short story anthology each quarter, including the annual horror collection 13 BITES. The Five59 website also includes a monthly web magazine, Five59 Monthly, which features short stories, poetry, and essays from up-and-coming authors, presented in a web-based format, one month at a time and then archived for readers to access at any time, all for FREE. Seeger writes about things otherworldly — sometimes interplanetary or interdimensional, other times twisted and terrifying. His latest work is the omnibus edition of his science fiction series, The Gatespace Trilogy, published in December 2014.
The Alpha King
Thomas “Hunter” Smith doesn’t need friends, and he doesn’t need love. Both would just slow him down. No connections. Nobody who can’t be cast off in an instant. That’s the only way a lone wolf like him can survive the brutal war in the east.
But he dreams of more.
When Thomas finds a ticket out he grabs it with both hands. A simple slip of paper is all he needs to get him to the promised land, where rumor has it the shifters live in peace. Finally, after a century of bloodshed he’ll be able to live out the rest of his life without fear. No more running. No more fighting. No more killing. Maybe – just maybe – there will finally be time to find love.
In just two days, on April 10th 1912, the shifter Thomas Smith will escape to America aboard the RMS Titanic.
In just two days, his worries will finally be over…
The Alpha King is a prequel to the 2013 international bestseller The First Alpha, included within this eBook.
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K A Taylor is the pen name of the internationally bestselling author Aya Fukunishi. Her stories can be found here: http://amazon.com/author/ayafukunishi.
While Aya’s stories are hot and heavy, K A writes romance novels and novellas with a broader appeal. The camera may not pan away to a lace curtain wafting in the breeze, but the loves scenes are a lot less graphic than the raunchy content of Aya’s books.
Both K A and Aya can be found occupying the same body in the streets of Bangkok, snacking on Pad Thai and poor imitations of pizza, dreaming up the next story.
THE ONE-EYED KING
A novel that will change the way you see blind people.
Tell me, when was the last time you spoke to a blind person?
Better yet, when was the first time you spoke to a blind person?
I invite you to meet the blind, like you’ve never seen them before:
In the year 2020, a nuclear war, perpetrated by a ruling entity known as ‘The ARK,’ devastated Earth, laying over half the planet to waste. Today, the ‘future’ is dark. Every 6 to18 months, a mushroom cloud envelopes one of the world’s once-great cities as The ARK seeks to wipe out a newly discovered resistance movement. Its ruler, The Anchor, and his Superiors, are ruthless and rule the world with an iron fist.
Until the ‘All-Seeing Army,’ committed to a Blind War, rises against them. These soldiers literally can’t see and this handicap has become their greatest strength. Not only are their other senses heightened to the point of giving them superior fighting skills, but they also represent the only hope for a human race with a peaceful, true and just vision for the future.
Into this clash of titans, a sightless, orphaned boy is thrust. Iori, the eventual One-Eyed King, is kidnapped by this All-Seeing Army and trained for many years as The ARK gets closer to discovering their whereabouts. As commander of the last capable resistance movement on Earth, Iori cannot fail or the entire planet is doomed.
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Kenny S. Rich, known simply as Kennyrich, is a Cameroonian-born American author and motivational speaker. He graduated from the University of Houston with a BA in PR & Advertising, and recently earned his global MBA from Hult International Business School. Kennyrich has authored three books to date: ‘The Glass,’ ‘The Black Plagues,’ and his debut novel, ‘The One-Eyed King,’ which marks his first foray into the adventurous world of Science Fiction & Fantasy. He currently works as an entrepreneur, running his own online creative writing platform, Enrich by Kennyrich.
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