The ‘In’ Crowd
Published: Sun, 12/23/12
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- The ‘In’ Crowd - 2012-12-21 14:32:10-05
Susette Williams is a Best Selling Author. She loves writing various genres, both for children and adults. She usually can't resist the urge to let her ornery sense of humor shine through in one of her characters and has always believed that laughter helps you deal with the obstacles life puts in your way. Susette and her husband have six wonderful children, all with intriguing and different personalities, like the characters she creates in her novels. It is her desire to write fast paced books that children and adults will enjoy. Her books are sure to entertain and delight readers.
- Triangle: False Mirror by D. G. Speirs - 2012-12-21 14:33:07-05
D. G. Speirs is a writer and adventurer living in Florida. Born in New York, raised in California, he’s been a traveler all his life. A former sailor, he was once the top graduate from the Navy’s toughest enlisted school. But he can’t talk about that. He’s enjoyed a four decade long career as an entertainer on stage and screen, and still occasionally sings and dances in places, including a current stint as a member of the sketch comedy troupe Some Sort of Show in Tampa, Florida. He loves visiting Walt Disney World, which he visits regularly. He’s a fan of the show Kim Possible, which he considers one of the best things ever done by Disney – and occasionally appears in cosplay events as “the world’s most dangerous golfer” (look it up). And he’s been a professional Santa Claus for years. He has two beautiful daughters, and a cat with a foot fetish named Houdini.
- After I Pulled the Trigger: Surviving Suicide’s Lie by Clinging to Hope’s Truth - 2012-12-21 14:34:13-05
It was by intervention I wrote about my near fatal suicide. Last year I was a car salesman. I wanted to write a book about the day to day life I encountered as I attempted to sell cars. It was my first attempt at writing a book. After a few months I lost my way in the work and placed it on a shelf. A member of my family saw an ad for a short story contest and recommended I enter it. They also suggested I tell my story. That was code word for writing about the miraculous intervention that saved my life the night after the rifle went off. I hope my book will first warn some to reconsider should they be on the path I know to well. Than inspire them to go live their life the way it was meant to.
- The Power Trip Prequel: An Original Short Story (Kindle Edition) - 2012-12-21 14:42:25-05
There have been many imitators, but only Jackie Collins can tell you what really goes on in the fastest lane of all. From Beverly Hills bedrooms to a raunchy prowl along the streets of Hollywood; from glittering rock parties and concerts to stretch limos and the mansions of the power brokers — Jackie Collins chronicles the real truth from the inside looking out. Jackie Collins has been called a “raunchy moralist” by the late director Louis Malle and “Hollywood’s own Marcel Proust” by Vanity Fair magazine. With over 500 million copies of her books sold in more than 40 countries, and with some twenty-nine New York Times bestsellers to her credit, Jackie Collins is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. She is known for giving her readers an unrivaled insiders knowledge of Hollywood and the glamorous lives and loves of the rich, famous, and infamous! “I write about real people in disguise,” she says. “If anything, my characters are toned down — the truth is much more bizarre.”
- Dogg the Detective Solves the Mystery of the Missing Christmas Mail by M.E. Raatz - 2012-12-21 14:43:12-05
After becoming hopelessly cliché-stricken as a result of being born on a dark and stormy night long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away it was my destiny to become an author in order to create my own clichés. Born in 1951 in Milwaukee, WI and didn’t stray too far from home for any great length of time. Most of my travels were in the pages of the numerous books I read. Fortunately, back in those olden days, most cities had 3 TV channels and would stop broadcasting in the wee hours of the morning so I didn’t end up getting mesmerized by the boob tube. When I could sit still a lot of my time was spent reading. Some of the earliest books I can remember were by Thornton Burgess, author of the Smiling Pool Series that included stories about Little Joe Otter and Billy Mink. Another favorite was “Swiss Family Robinson”. I must have read those almost to the point of memorizing them.
- Black Valentines - 2012-12-21 14:43:50-05
Barrymore Tebbs is a photographer and writer living in Cincinnati, Ohio. His writing combines the brooding atmosphere of the Gothic novel with the unexpected twists and turns of the Psychological Thriller... often served with a liberal dose of black humor. Very black. He is as much inspired by Hammer Films and Dark Shadows as he is by 20th Century writers such as Shirley Jackson, Daphne Du Maurier, and Thomas Tryon.
- But the Children Survived - 2012-12-21 14:44:34-05
For most of my life, stories have played out in my head. It wasn't until my 57th year, however, that I began to write them down. Sometimes they come so fast I have to stop what I'm doing and write. Recently, I quit my job as a legal assistant to write full-time. It is the one thing that brings me pure joy. The characters are born and grow, and they move through my mind like scenes from a movie. I wake up in the middle of the night and a new scene is forming. I have to keep notebooks by my bed and in my handbag. Sharing these stories has been a pleasure. I hope they will enrich your life, too.
- Travels with Stan - 2012-12-21 14:45:24-05
After growing up in post war England Rock & Roll and the 'hippie' revolution came along in the nick of time. I spent a large part of my life on the road, spending a lot of time in places like Morocco, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India - eventually choosing Amsterdam as my home base in the West. My life has been interesting, peppered with variety of adventures and professions. After having The 'Indoor Garden' series published by Positive Publishers I finally found time to finish 'Travels with Stan' - a project that had been shelved for longer than I care to admit. I am now working on 'Air Conditioned Gypsies', a story of a life of accidental adventure starting in the late 1960's. Feeling like an alien accidentally stranded on this planet, the protagonist, drifts into a life of smuggling with a little sex drugs & rock and roll on the side. The life of an outlaw seems to suit him well enough -Rock & Roll could have been an option but he didn't play the guitar and was a bit too shy to be the singer. The story is virtually ready for a good editor now... My other ongoing project is a crime novel set slightly in the future in a radically different Amsterdam. A particularly gory murder of an English ex-drug dealer leads an English private detective to delve into the murky past of the city's alternative ex-pat community - colourful characters in the city that has felt more like home to me than anywhere else on this planet. There are always other ideas running around in my imagination but right now, I'd better get on with actually finishing the two I've just described!
- Credibility Marketing by Charity Cason - 2012-12-21 14:46:07-05
Charity Cason is a wife and mother of 3 fantastic children. She has been involved in many different areas of the business world. Charity has a B.A. in Journalism and worked in several areas of the field including newspapers, television and radio. She was an on-air reporter for the Georgia Public Television show "Lawmakers" and hosted her own radio talk show. Charity also had the chance to work at CNN World Report in production. In addition to her writing and broadcasting experience, Charity also held a real estate license for more than 15 years. As a multi-million dollar producer throughout her career, Charity was the top agent in her office on a regular basis. Her innovative marketing and sales skills earned her a leadership position as a broker and sales trainer for over 2,500 agents. She left the real estate field in 2009 to pursue her passion of writing for business professionals around the world. As a highly sought after ghostwriter, Charity spends her time creating content for business professionals and entrepreneurs all over the globe. Some of her clients are top notch speakers and educators themselves. She provides a variety of content including books, articles, blog posts, video tutorials and more. Charity has owned several home businesses over the years in addition to her regular work. eBay has also been a mainstay in her life as she has used it to create unbelievable opportunities for herself and others. She prides herself on helping other men and women create amazing incomes using several home business models. An expert in online and offline marketing tactics, Charity enjoys teaching others how to catapult any business using the massive power of the internet. An expert in online publishing, credibility marketing and business, she thrives of helping professionals position themselves as experts in their fields. As a homeschooling mother, Charity is motivated to help other mothers stay home with their kids while also creating a lifestyle that allows them to bring in their own income at the same time.
- A Fool’s Errand by Kendall Karch - 2012-12-21 14:46:54-05
Kendall Karch was born in McAlester, Oklahoma. He grew up in the small town of Quinton, Oklahoma, where he spent his youth reading fantasy books and playing Dungeons and Dragons. While attending Quinton High School, Kendall began to write his own fantasy stories, hoping to one day contribute to the genre of books that had swept him away on so many adventures. After receiving his diploma from Quinton High School, Kendall moved to Norman, Oklahoma, where he pursued a degree in Professional Writing. In his years at the University of Oklahoma, Kendall had the privilege of studying under Mel Odom, a well-known author in the fantasy genre. At the University of Oklahoma, Kendall began work on his first novel, A Fool's Errand. In July 2012, after years of writing, Kendall's dream came true. A Fool's Errand became available to the world of fantasy readers. During a promotion on Amazon, A Fool's Errand reached the top of the epic fantasy list for free Kindle books. Since then, he has received many kind words from fantasy readers and plans to further contribute to the fantasy genre in the days to come.
- Hell of the Innocents by Haik Nader - 2012-12-21 15:28:10-05
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- The Afterlife series Box Set (Books 1-3) - 2012-12-21 15:55:15-05
Willow Rose is an international Best-selling author. She writes mystery/Horror, Paranormal Romance and fantasy. Originally from Denmark she now lives on Florida's Space Coast with her husband and two daughters. She is a huge fan of Anne Rice and Isabel Allende. When she is not writing or reading she enjoys watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Books by the author: - One, two ... He is coming for you (Rebekka Frank #1) - Three, Four ... better lock your door (Rebekka Frank #2) - The Eye of the Crystal Ball - Beyond - Afterlife #1 - Serenity - Afterlife #2 - Endurance - Afterlife #3 - Savage - Daughters of the Jaguar #1 - Broken - Daughters of the Jaguar #2 Currently Willow Rose is working on the third book in the "Rebekka Frank" series: "Five, Six ... grab your crucifix" . It will be released nov-dec 2012. Connect with Willow online: http://www.willow-rose.blogspot.com/ www.facebook.com/willowredrose https://twitter.com/madamwillowrose
- Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook: Quick, Easy & Delicious Vegetarian Mexican Recipes - 2012-12-21 15:58:17-05
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- Pain Relief: The Drug Free Way To Feel Better Fast - 2012-12-21 15:59:15-05
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- Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along - 2012-12-21 15:59:54-05
Ann Marie Bryan is a dedicated, graceful, multi-talented leader with a passion for excellence. She is the CEO and Founder of Victorious By Design, experts in Personal and Professional Development, Editing and Publishing Services, Ghostwriting, and Performing Arts (Dance). Ann Marie's greatest passion is to empower others to develop to the full measure of Jesus Christ, by gaining greater self-awareness through the knowledge of God's word. Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along is the first of the Circle of Love Novels.
- Unclutter Your Life! How to Tame Your Mess, Calm Your Mind, Lighten your Load - 2012-12-21 16:12:59-05
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- The Success Book: Goals & Dreams - 2012-12-21 16:23:50-05
Mr. Metam has spent nearly 40 years providing help to people in distress as a psychotherapist prior to his retirement from the profession. He served on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners for several years after helping to bring the board into existence, and served as Chair to three of its leading practice committees. Mr. Metam was also elected as President-Elect of the Association of Marriage and Family Regulatory Boards for the United States and was an item writer for the national Marriage and Family Therapy Exam. Mr. Metam also worked with many national and international organizations providing on site crisis intervention in over 25 countries around the world. In addition, he has taught in several undergraduate and graduate programs both nationally and internationally. Currently, Mr. Metam enjoys living in the mountains of Northern Arizona with his wife where he spends his time writing and corresponding with friends around the world.
- Better Business Blogging - 2012-12-21 16:25:06-05
David Gadarian works with businesses, helping them to better define their digital narratives in ways that will more effectively capture their story. In his capacity as the owner of his own company, Gadarian Digital which is based in the Greater Boston Area, David works with a wide array of businesses across many categories, providing them with digital marketing and online communications services. Much of these services build on David's capacity to integrate meaningful narratives into a digital message, while maintaining a steady eye on results. David first developed his storytelling skills after having spent 15 years in Los Angeles, with many of those years working as a television producer. David speaks regularly about a variety of issues directly related to how businesses and business owners can more effectively tap into the digital streams and more recently David launched his book writing efforts with 'Better Business Blogging.'
- MotherCraft – A short story by Steven O’Connor - 2012-12-21 16:40:40-05
Steven O'Connor's young adult fiction writing is heavily influenced by his many years working with people with infectious diseases, with the terminally ill and with alcoholics and injecting drug users. While this sounds dark, his stories are still futuristic or fantasy thrillers at heart, and still in fact contain plenty of tongue-in-cheek fun and humor. His writing is best compared to stories by Neil Gaiman ('American Gods') and Douglas Adams ('Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'). His initial manuscript for 'EleMental: A First-person Shooter' (or E-FPS) won him a coveted Young Adult Fiction Writers' Mentorship at the national Varuna Writers' Center in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
- Healthy Cheats: Natural Weight Loss Guide Plus 100 Deliciously Healthy Recipes by Jennifer Iserloh - 2012-12-21 19:57:27-05
Professionally trained chef, certified health coach and healthy cooking expert Jennifer Iserloh is the author of the Amazon bestseller 50 Shades of Kale (2012), as well as The Active Calorie Diet (2011), Secrets of a Skinny Chef (2010), The Yoga Body Diet (2010) and many other healthy cookbooks. As the “Skinny Chef”, she has created thousands of delicious recipes, articles, and blogs posts for TV, print and web publications including “The Today Show,” “Living Well With Montel,” SELF, Prevention, InStyle, People, AOL, The Huffington Post, Epicurious and Livestrong. Read more about the Skinny Chef at http://skinnychef.com
- Reflections from the C-Suite: Opinions & Advice - 2012-12-21 20:34:27-05
Kevin Lewis is the founding and managing partner of LMK Partners LLC, a veteran-owned enterprise. His firm delivers services in the area of organizational improvement, productivity analysis, and change management. His experience encompasses his serving on U.S. delegations to international organizations, a CEO for a non-profit, and a director for nationally-focused study projects sponsored by government and academia. He has taken on the personal mission of working as an author and consultant/coach. "The pace of today's business climate is causing many leaders to stumble, costing them time, money, and, more importantly, impediments to valued relationships....to include relationships with family members. I want to bring my own lessons learned to the table to assist these leaders in becoming more effective and productive in and outside of the office...and help them get a good night's rest." He writes about business leadership, organizational improvement, effective communications, family issues, and the veteran community.
- Dragon Badge - 2012-12-21 21:23:05-05
Scott Moon has fifteen years of law enforcement experience and has been a member of various special teams, task forces, and homicide investigations. He began writing fantasy and science fiction at an early age. Many years and millions of words later, he has combined fantasy, suspense, and police procedural genres into something truly unique.
- The Ninth District - 2012-12-21 21:29:01-05
Douglas Dorow is a thriller author who calls Minneapolis home.
- Dark Moon - 2012-12-21 21:32:11-05
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- Success, Money and You: Everybody knows how to become a millionaire by Fred Schaefer - 2012-12-21 21:33:35-05
Fred Schäfer writes literary fiction and non-fiction books in English and German. He was born in the south of Germany and lived in Berlin and Düsseldorf and travelled extensively in the USA, India, Sri Lanka and Australia. Today he lives with his family in Western Australia. Fred published his first books - fiction, poetry and travel experiences - in Germany. His non-fiction books, The Solution Within Yourself and Success, Money and You, have helped thousands of people to reassess and improve their lives. Success, Money and You has become a hit amongst young readers. Fred's memoir, The Short and Wonderful Life of Henry Hemingway, is a book not to be missed. It is a reflective, humorous and at times provocative account of a crazy period in his life, the 1960s, when - in Fred's words - "reality and fiction sometimes collided, sometimes merged". The Invention of The Big Bang is a thought-provoking philosophical novel about four extraordinary people: an elderly banker, his wife and two young bohemians. In Travelling With Maria Fred surprises his readers with an enchanting and tender travel and love story about a two year journey through India, Sri Lanka and Australia. Fred is the author of 14 books
- The Meridian Gamble by Daniel Garcia - 2012-12-21 21:35:15-05
Dan Garcia has a degree in English from UCLA and has worked in the film industry his whole life. After pursuing screenwriting for several years, he decided that ebooks were the way to go, and has written his first novel, "The Meridian Gamble." In his spare time, he plays way too much World of Warcraft and other video games, and loiters around coffeehouses, working on his next novel.
- Away With the Fairies by Jenny Twist - 2012-12-21 23:32:52-05
Jenny Twist was born in York and brought up in the West Yorkshire mill town of Heckmondwike, the eldest grandchild of a huge extended family. She left school at fifteen and went to work in an asbestos factory. After working in various jobs, including bacon-packer and escapologist’s assistant, she returned to full-time education and did a BA in history at Manchester and post-graduate studies at Oxford. She stayed in Oxford working as a recruitment consultant for many years and it was there that she met and married her husband, Vic. In 2001 they retired and moved to Southern Spain where they live with their rather eccentric dog and cat Her first book, Take One At Bedtime, was published in April 2011 and the second, Domingo’s Angel, was published in July 2011. Her novella, Doppelganger, was published in the anthology Curious Hearts in July 2011, Uncle Vernon, was published in Spellbound, in November 2011, Jamey and the Alien and Uncle Albert’s Christmas were published in Warm Christmas Wishes in December 2011, Mantequero was published in the anthology Winter Wonders in December 2011 and Away With the Fairies, her first self-published story, in September 2012. Her new anthology, with Tara Fox Hall, Bedtime Shadows, a collection of spooky, speculative and romance stories, was published 24th September 2012. Her new novel, All in the Mind, about an old woman who mysteriously begins to get younger, was published 29th October 2012.
- Replica by Lexi Revellian - 2012-12-21 23:45:52-05
I write the sort of novel I enjoy reading; feel-good page turners with convincing characters and humor. All my books are set in London where I live and work as a jeweller/silversmith. Since self-publishing, I have sold over 59,000 ebooks.
- The Serf and the Soldier by Holly Law - 2012-12-22 02:13:12-05
Holly Law is a teacher who lives on the Colorado Front Range. She is married to her husband and lives with his guide dog and cat. She trained in Tae Kwon Do for eight years and briefly studied Kendo. Her fifth grade teacher inspired her to write and she hasn't stopped since.
- A Maxwell Mourned part 2 of The Laird of Lochandee by Gwen Kirkwood - 2012-12-22 13:47:48-05
I live in Scotland U.K.I love country life and the beauty of my surroundings has inspired me to write 16 Scottish novels with characters who rise to the challenge when life gets difficult. They all have authentic farm and country backgrounds, mainly set in Scotland, with an odd foray into Yorkshire and Wales. I have been a member of the Romantic Novelists Association for many years and enjoy the yearly Conference. I won the Elizabeth Goudge Trophy, judged by Richard Lee, when it was re-introduced to mark the millenium in 2000. I attended school in Yorkshire, then Agricultural College, but I have lived most of my adult life in Scotland. My own background is dairyfarming but I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, walking and my grandchildren.
- Dreamscape: How to Lucid Dream with ease (Vol.1) - 2012-12-22 13:48:30-05
Nick Barrett is the author of eBooks, 'Spirit Guided Lucid Dreaming' and the 'Dreamscape series one', along with being the blog author for the 'Alwayz Lucid' website and creator of fictitious cartoon character, 'Dr. Lucid.' Nick is also a trained Medical Qigong practitioner levels, 1-3. Some mysterious force always guided the author's journey from when he was a child, what that 'force' was exactly, he wasn't sure! He then made it his prime objective to find out the answers through his lucid dreams and thusly, located and sealed the bond with his spirit guide. He confides in his guide regularly, in times of need, to access higher states of awareness and to seek new ancient wisdom. Throughout all that he writes and what is shared, his guide is forever by his side advising him along the way. Nick now dedicates his full time, in sharing with others to help raise global consciousness, and provides insight into the true nature in spiritual companionship and lucid dreaming. Nick is also working on a children's book project for 5-9 year olds, which is aimed towards bringing more awareness to the art of lucid dreaming for future generations to come.
- Multiple Choice by Claire Cook - 2012-12-22 13:49:08-05
Claire Cook wrote her first novel in her minivan was she was 45. At 50, she walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the adaptation of her second novel, MUST LOVE DOGS, starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. She is now the bestselling and award-winning author of nine novels, including WALLLFLOWER IN BLOOM, with a tenth, TIME FLIES, coming from Touchstone on June 11. Find book club questions and read excerpts of her novels at ClaireCook.com.
- Two Pair by Jessica, Mackenzie, Meredith, and Stephanie Jackson - 2012-12-22 13:49:46-05
Jessica, Mackenzie, Meredith, and Stephanie Jackson are identical quadruplets who are current juniors in college. They live in Northern Virginia. Some of their biggest inspirations include their parents and their two older brothers.
- Because of the Moon by C.J. Cutayne - 2012-12-22 13:50:34-05
Born and raised in BC. I have lived on the land of the First Nations people and wanted to learn more about their culture. Their stories, their way of life and their traditions, I am sad to say, are disappearing rapidly. I wanted people to know how amazing the First Nations peoples are in a humorous and uplifting way. Many good news stories are coming out of many bands but so much more needs to be done. I hope that Because of the Moon will shed some light on what we have to lose if we don't protect and preserve our heritage.
- The Good Neighbors by J.Q. Rose - 2012-12-22 13:51:07-05
J.Q. Rose has been writing feature articles in magazines, newspapers, and online magazines for over fifteen years. She entered the world of fiction writing with her first published novella, Sunshine Boulevard, released by MuseIt Up Publishing in 2011. Blogging, photography, Pegs and Jokers board games, and travel are the things that keep her out of trouble. Spending winters in Florida with her husband allows Janet the opportunity to enjoy the life of a snowbird. Summer finds her camping and hunting toads, frogs, and salamanders with her grandchildren.
- Born to Fly: What I Learnt About Success at Flight School - 2012-12-22 13:53:38-05
Fabrizio Poli was born in Barking-Essex (UK) to Italian father & British mother. He grew-up between London, New York & Milan and got his pilot's license before his driver's license. Fabrizio is a very eclectic character & has a holistic approach to life. Has taught English as a foreign language, sold weight loss products, aircraft sales, flown as a pilot for 5 different airlines, studied peak-performance psychology & worked with over 65 different nationalities. Fabrizio is managing Partner of Aviation Solutions company Tyrus Wings. Last but not least he is a keen martial artist, golfer, raw vegan activist, happy husband & father of four kids. Fabrizio & his wife homeschool their children.
- Murder in Twos and Threes by Jack Gannon and Cyndi Williams Barnier - 2012-12-22 13:54:34-05
Authors Jack Gannon and Cyndi Williams Barnier have undertaken a new novel series of TASK FORCE NOVELS, beginning with their first suspense/thriller novel entitled "MURDER IN TWOS AND THREES". As classmates at Beaufort High School in Beaufort, South Carolina, they spent nearly every day for two school years talking about their respective desires to write and become authors. They talked about writing together, and Jack shared some of the characters he created years earlier, including TWOS AND THREES' eventual hero Mark Jason/The Spy. After high school they went their separate ways and nothing was ever written, and their paths never crossed despite both staying in the same small lowcountry coastal city. Fast-forward thirty-two years. Thanks to Facebook and a mutual friend online, the two high-school best friends reunited. One of the first questions they both asked each other was, "Whatever happened to that book you were going to write?" Well, its here now! Jack lives in Beaufort, South Carolina. Jack spent his pre-writing career working twenty-four years in multiple positions of the Circulation Department for The Beaufort Gazette and The Island Packet, the premiere newspapers for Beaufort County. Cyndi lives in Beaufort as well. She's retired from the Beaufort County Emergency Management Division, and has a lengthy career in emergency planning, and "writing" was her forte. After retirement, she volunteered several years with the local American Red Cross. But NOW, she prefers to concentrate all her time writing novels with her very dear friend Jack (her "partner in crime") and business associate. Jack and Cyndi formed their own business, J&C Wordsmiths LLC, and have already begun work on the next two books in the TASK FORCE series, as well as other literary projects.
- The little Book of Moods by Claire Davis - 2012-12-22 13:55:24-05
little BIG Books is a small press dedicated to nonfiction. Operating from 2012, little BIG Books wants to develop creative and unique projects.
- Cerulean by Anna Kyss - 2012-12-22 14:01:39-05
When Anna Kyss is not writing new adventures, she can often be found exploring magical places. If she wanders into the right destination, stories are whispered by the wind or mumbled through the cracks of ancient buildings.
- Cry for the Moon by William Woodall - 2012-12-22 14:03:03-05
I began writing at the age of seven, while watching my mother compose poetry at the kitchen table. I already loved books, so I thought I'd give it a try myself. I've continued writing ever since. I still write poetry and short stories occasionally, but nowadays my focus is mainly on fantasy novels. Most of my work could be loosely grouped under the genre of Young Adult, if only because many of my characters are young and I keep my writing clean. But in spite of that, I never write bland books with nothing to say. They always include a deeper level for more experienced readers to think about. I've always been something of a dreamer and a lover of bright and beautiful things, and that's reflected in my writing at times. I've also had more than my share of sorrows in life, and that shows up sometimes too. So does the Southern flavor that comes from my youth in Arkansas and Texas. I'm also a Christian author who will never write a single word that dishonors God. That doesn't mean I won't write about cruelty or evil. . . just that I'll never portray it to be appealing or enticing. Tolkien said the same.
- Asylum - 2012-12-22 14:03:58-05
Kristen Selleck is avidly evil. Until recently, she worked as a mad scientist. After several diabolical attempts at world domination proved unsuccessful (most notably, building an army of robots from used pipettes, empty reagent boxes, and other things left lying around the lab), she decided to pick up the pen. She used the pen to poke an annoying lady at the gas station in the eyeball. Then she decided to write. She has been known to speak with a strong Russian accent. This is inexplicable due to the fact that she was born in Detroit. It has also been documented that she likes vodka, roller coasters, things which are purple, and blowing things up with dry ice. She abhors kittens, wood paneling popularized in the 1970's, and her arch-nemesis Jimmy (the Evil Overlord of Specimen Processing). She was last known to reside in Grand Rapids, and may be in the company of two evil apprentices, and her devoted henchman, Shad. If seen, please contact the FBI immediately (she owes someone in Accounting a sandwich).
- Surface Tension (Seychelle Sullivan #1) - 2012-12-22 14:04:48-05
Christine Kling is the author of five nautical thrillers and one anthology of short stories. She lives aboard her 33-foot sailboat Talespinner and travels wherever the wind and free wifi may take her.
- One Strange Christmas - 2012-12-22 14:07:20-05
Nicola Palmer lives in a normal, semi-detached house in Warwickshire, England, writing stories for children. 'One Strange Christmas' is her latest release. She is the author of 'Alice Parker's Adventures,' the new fantasy adventure series, which currently has three titles available. As well as writing, Nicola's other favourite things are animals, chocolate, coffee and slippers. She is also rather fond of cake and cardigans.
- Letters to Chelsea by OJ Connell - 2012-12-22 14:10:29-05
OJ Connell is a husband, father and dilettante from the American Midwest. Little is known about this elusive author, however it has been said that he enjoys Postmodern literature, Lapsang Souchong and other pretentious things. His work has appeared in various venues, including Every Day Fiction and The Big Book of New Short Horror. He likes cats, also.
- The Scourge by OJ Connell - 2012-12-22 14:11:03-05
OJ Connell is a husband, father and dilettante from the American Midwest. Little is known about this elusive author, however it has been said that he enjoys Postmodern literature, Lapsang Souchong and other pretentious things. His work has appeared in various venues, including Every Day Fiction and The Big Book of New Short Horror. He likes cats, also.
- Milsbourne, Michigan by OJ Connell - 2012-12-22 14:13:16-05
OJ Connell is a husband, father and dilettante from the American Midwest. Little is known about this elusive author, however it has been said that he enjoys Postmodern literature, Lapsang Souchong and other pretentious things. His work has appeared in various venues, including Every Day Fiction and The Big Book of New Short Horror. He likes cats, also.
- Irvin Island by OJ Connell - 2012-12-22 14:13:50-05
OJ Connell is a husband, father and dilettante from the American Midwest. Little is known about this elusive author, however it has been said that he enjoys Postmodern literature, Lapsang Souchong and other pretentious things. His work has appeared in various venues, including Every Day Fiction and The Big Book of New Short Horror. He likes cats, also.
- The Supreme Court of Heaven – Cases Argued and Adjudged - 2012-12-22 14:23:24-05
Mcebo Michael Metfula is the author of The Supreme Court of Heaven – Series (Satan’s cases against God and Saints); 666 System Baseless - Series; Basics of Information Technology; Introduction to Information and Communication Technology for Primary School - Series; Introduction to Information and Communication Technology for High School. He also has an experience managing a publishing company. He lives in a mountainous town of Piggs Peak with his family.
- 51 Amazing Taste of Christmas REcipes - 2012-12-22 14:24:03-05
Tony Sutcliffe has been a writer for many years. After a lifetime of interest in food, from many different cultures, he has only recently taken up writing about cookery and is sharing his favourite recipes. He decided on the format for this series of books after being frustrated by badly written and indexed cookbooks that don't easily give you what you want. By putting just 51 recipes, based around a theme, into each book he is giving you something that is easy to identify and use. The books are a joint effort with Paul Phillips who lives on the East coast of the UK with his wife, Lynda. Their children having grown up and making their own mark on the world, they have more time to spend with each other. Both having disabilities makes life a bit of a challenge, but every challenge met has its own reward. Having already lived a full and interesting life, the couple are happy reading a good book, as well as writing one. As Paul says "We have always had a great partnership, my wife prepares the food and I eat it! Nowadays, I write about it as well. It doesn't really get any better."
- A Question of Privilege by Ken Klopper - 2012-12-22 14:38:48-05
Ken Klopper has been involved in the law for almost forty years in his capacity as prosecutor, magistrate, advocate, and judge. He is a Criminal Law expert and has dealt with all forms of crime in various courts, including the High Court. He lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. His books include "A Question of Privilege-The Judge Ment Series" (mystery legal/crime), "Born a Travelling Man" (biography/law/humor),and "Journal of an Eyewitness" (spiritual/faith/religion) Visit lawlegalklopper.co.za for more details.
- A Stranger and His Stories by Chris Welsh - 2012-12-22 14:39:39-05
I am an author hailing from England, currently putting the finishing touches to my third full novel. My first has been picked up by a publisher and will be released in Spring 2013. I like to offer my short stories to people for free and, having had success with Kindle in the past, I'll be sticking with it for the foreseeable future.
- Mr. Pettigrew - 2012-12-22 14:40:16-05
L. J. Martin is the author of over 30 book length works from such major NY publishers as Bantam, Avon, and Pinnacle. His works of fiction include westerns, thrillers, mysteries, and historicals; and of non-fiction include a book on killing cancer (he’s a two time cancer survivor), a cookbook, a how-to book on writing, a book of cartoons, and a political thesis. Many of his recent titles have been best sellers on the Number 1 bookseller in the world, Amazon. His avocations include photography (with over 100 videos on Youtube (see ljmartinwolfpack), cooking (see wolfpackranch.com), travel, gardening, shooting, fishing and hunting. L. J. lives in Montana with his wife, Kat, a NYT bestselling internationally published author of over 55 historical and romantic suspense novels. When not writing, the Martin’s travel extensively, both stateside and abroad, gaining new material, making new friends, and enjoying this great world. They live in Montana in the shadow of that state’s beautiful Sapphire Mountains, on a small horse ranch with the two million acre Lolo National Forest as their backyard, and winter in California near the Santa Barbara channel. L. J. is a member of The Society of Professional Journalists, Mystery Writers of America, Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Thriller Writers of America. Accomplished in Western History, he’s available as a speaker on that subject and writing (see his Write Compelling Fiction), and has spoken and given seminars at several writer’s conferences. More about the Martin’s on ljmartin.com and katmartin.com. Or on facebook at L. J.Martin, Larry J. Martin, The Kitchen at Wolfpack Ranch, From The Pea Patch, and Kat Martin.
- A Stairway To Danger by Ben Woodard - 2012-12-22 14:41:01-05
A spellbinding storyteller of high adventure, Ben has walked the Great Wall of China, hiked in Tibet, and climbed to 18,000 feet on Mt. Everest. And recently learned to surf in Hawaii. This book sprang from stories family members told him about growing up in Shakertown, Kentucky. Tales of lost gold and river caves, and of adventure. He began writing for children in 2008 and has completed picture books, middle grade and young adult stories.
- Me - 2012-12-22 14:45:41-05
I'm just another restless wondering soul swimming through this treacherous sea of ever-forming moments and desperately trying to avoid landing behind a counter at Mcdonalds!
- Captain Algernon Fisk and the Pirates of the Asteroid Belt - 2012-12-22 14:50:23-05
Author James Baldini is an administrator at a middle school who has had the desire to write for decades. He has many different stories floating around in his head and is looking forward to share them with all those willing to take a chance with him. He is a father of two and husband of one.
- Herbs For Health and Wellness by Barbara Shaw - 2012-12-22 14:50:59-05
Barbara Shaw is an avid writer who became an herbal enthusiast several years ago after her son was diagnosed with autism. This diagnosis and subsequent research opened her eyes to the impact of things that we put in and on our bodies - an impact that few people have been taught. Her Herbal Wellness Guides focus on using nature's own medicine, herbs, in the most useful ways possible. Each of these guides highlights how to incorporate herbs into everyday life in ways that are both beneficial and healthy. In addition to gardening and focusing on natural living, Barbara can be found chasing her two active toddlers or curling up with a good book. Visit her at her website www.herbalwellnessguides.com
- 10 Things He Thinks During Sex – What Men Think About Other Than Sex (For His Pleasure Series) - 2012-12-22 15:29:50-05
Denise Brienne has always had a passion for writing. Her love of the written word began when she was in college, when she discovered journaling as an outlet for the things running through her head and heart. The day she started writing about a tumultuous relationship in her journal was the day she learned just what powerful emotions the words could convey. Today, Denise is a published author with many exciting works under her belt. Her books focus on helping women spice up their intimate relationships, solve problems in the bedroom and explore their sensual side.
- Captain Algernon Fisk Saves a Princess - 2012-12-22 16:36:55-05
Author James Baldini is the father of two, and husband of one. He has been thinking up stories for over 25 years and is happy to share his stories with those who are willing to give him a chance.
- Savior Frequency (Frequency Series Book 1) - 2012-12-22 16:40:08-05
Shane Scollins is a freelance writer and author. From New Jersey, he now resides in Upstate New York with his wife, Heather. He has worked as an automotive service manager, a website developer and a computer network engineer. Primarily a science fiction and paranormal novelist, Shane enjoys taking readers on surprising and unexpected journeys that twist reality. He is currently working on his next book.
- Dark Star - 2012-12-22 16:40:55-05
I never was normal. Many people used to say that I am even too calm. Trapped in the prison of my great (but sometimes sick) imagination, I live in my own dark secret world which I try to revive on each sheet of paper, with every word I write. I am a big romantic dreamer and somewhere deep inside I dream that someday some of the characters from some of my stories will become alive and it will bring me to its world which I created... It would be totally amazing :)
- The Jury Series - 2012-12-22 16:41:49-05
Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award nominee who has written and produced scores of highly successful network television series, including Diagnosis Murder, Spenser: For Hire, Baywatch, SeaQuest, Hunter, Nero Wolfe, Martial Law, Missing, Monk, and The Glades. He's also the author of over thirty novels and non-fiction books, including The Walk, Watch Me Die, Successful Television Writing, My Gun Has Bullets, the long-running Diagnosis Murder and Monk series of original mystery novels, and the new Dead Man series of monthly horror-thrillers for Amazon's 47North Imprint. As an international television consultant, he has advised networks and studios in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, China, Sweden, and the Netherlands on the creation, writing, and production of episodic television series.
- Ginger’s New House - 2012-12-22 16:42:32-05
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- Messages by Rachel Hanna - 2012-12-22 16:43:06-05
Rachel Hanna is a best-selling author of romance novellas and novels. She lives outside of Atlanta with her husband, three cool kids, two crazy dogs and one very snooty outdoor cat. She loves to write, read, spend time with family and embarrass her kids as much as possible. She also LOVES to connect with her readers through various social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, so be sure to check out her website for ways to connect!
- The Roswell Conspiracy - 2012-12-22 16:43:44-05
Boyd Morrison is an author, actor, engineer, and Jeopardy! champion. He started his career working on NASA's space station project at Johnson Space Center, where he got the opportunity to fly on the Vomit Comet, the same plane used to train astronauts for zero gravity. After earning a PhD in engineering from Virginia Tech, he used his training to develop thirteen US patents at Thomson/RCA. Boyd then managed a video game testing group in Microsoft's Xbox division before becoming a full-time writer. For non-fiction thrills, he enjoys white water rafting, skiing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping. Boyd is also a professional actor, appearing in films, commercials, and stage plays. In 2003 he fulfilled a lifelong dream and became a Jeopardy! champion. He currently lives in Seattle with his wife.
- Dragon Dreams Dragon Wars - 2012-12-22 16:44:17-05
I live in Clinton Oklahoma with my wife of 38 years and our cats. I attended college at SWOSU in Weatherford Oklahoma, majoring in Math with minors in Creative Writing and History. My hobbies include watching soccer, reading, camping, and of course writing. I coached youth soccer for twelve years before moving on and becoming a high school soccer coach for thirteen more. I am an avid reader and have a science fiction / fantasy collection of over two thousand paperbacks. I want future generations to know the experiance of reading a good book, as I have over the last forty years.
- Lacuna: Demons of the Void - 2012-12-22 16:44:58-05
I've always been thinking of stories for as long as I've been alive. I have way, way, way too many to tell and far too little time to tell them. I joined UFOP: Starbase 118, a Star Trek roleplay-by-emails group, in 2010 and it was there where I learned my craft. But despite being one of the more active writers in the group and simming to my heart's content, I still couldn't tell all the stories I wanted to. It was only in 2011 that I actually started shaping and weaving those random, jumbling, chaotic masses of thoughts into coherent narratives and began self-publishing. It's now 2012. Writing's my full time job now. I write a little science fiction, a little fantasy, a little humour and comedy, and a few other things all over the place.
- The Sound of Many Waters - 2012-12-22 16:46:29-05
Sean Bloomfield is an award-winning writer and filmmaker, and a former fishing guide. Sean lives in Florida and spends most of his free time on (or in) the water.
- Winter Chill (Seasons of the Heart) - 2012-12-22 18:19:57-05
Susette Williams is a Best Selling Author. She loves writing various genres, both for children and adults. She usually can't resist the urge to let her ornery sense of humor shine through in one of her characters and has always believed that laughter helps you deal with the obstacles life puts in your way. Susette and her husband have six wonderful children, all with intriguing and different personalities, like the characters she creates in her novels. It is her desire to write fast paced books that children and adults will enjoy. Her books are sure to entertain and delight readers.
- The Twelve Pathways to Christmas by Andy Wood - 2012-12-22 18:20:36-05
Whether as an author, professor, church leader, consultant, evangelist, or seminar leader, Andy Wood has pursued a philosophy he refers to as M.A.D.I.S.E.L.- Make a Difference in Someone Else's Life! A passionate teacher and communicator, an annoying photographer and a pathetic University of Alabama football fan, Andy is the Instructional Director of the Master's in Leadership Program at Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Andy holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Religion and History from the University of Mobile. He has 32 years of church ministry experience and ten years' experience as a university professor at both an undergraduate and graduate level. Along with his wife Robin, Andy is also the Managing Partner of The LifeVesting Group, offering professional counseling, coaching, consulting, and communication services. Andy has ghostwritten two published books, and has published on both academic and professional levels in magazines and journals. He is also the owner of Lifevesting.com - a blog site focusing on helping readers invest their lives in a compelling future and a glorious eternity - where he has posted nearly 800 articles. He has also presented frequently at various workshops and seminars, including "How to Develop Your Child's Leadership Ability," "Uniquely You," and "Gauges, Gifts and Gaps: How to Deal with Stress and Avoid Burnout." Andy and Robin have been married for 29 years and have three married children and six grandchildren.
- Christmas Bells by Beverly Nault - 2012-12-22 18:24:20-05
Award winning and best selling, thousands of Beverly's stories have been enjoyed by readers worldwide. Her characters quickly become friends fans want to visit with again and again. Bev's humor entertains, and her gorgeous settings bring the stories to life for a thought-provoking, armchair adventure. Every book features yummy recipes and tales with twists and surprises that will have you turning the pages until late into the night. Beverly's nonfiction includes the international bestselling memoir, "Lessons from the Mountain, What I Learned from Erin Walton" co-written with Mary McDonough. This important book has earned literary and fan praise. The recipient of the 2011 Ella Dickey Literacy award, and hundreds of five star reviews, the book has touched readers's hearts, and become an important look at what it's like to "grow up Hollywood."
- And Stones Shall Dance by David Pickering - 2012-12-22 18:25:38-05
David Pickering is a prolific author of fiction and reference books. Other titles include 'Things Lost and Other Short Stories', 'The Thing with No Eyes' and 'The Ghost at the Foot of the Stairs'.
- Happy Back Yoga: Your Complete Yoga Guide For A Pain Free Back - 2012-12-22 18:26:45-05
Julie Schoen is an author, yoga instructor, former model, teacher, and co-founder of the company Little Pearl Publishing, dedicated to bringing the world “little pearls” of wisdom. Over the past six years, Julie Schoen has dedicated her life to pursuing knowledge and sharing it through her writing and teaching. In 2005, she was in a hit-and-run car accident, leaving her with serious injuries to her head and spine. After consulting numerous physical therapists and chiropractors, Schoen turned to yoga and meditation to heal her body and spirit. During the long healing process from this accident, she developed a new gratefulness for life’s opportunities and takes advantage of each one that she is given. As an experienced teacher and yoga instructor, Schoen has traveled the world studying with and absorbing the wisdom of each person she meets. A devoted wife and mom, she is thankful for the opportunity to make a living writing, teaching, and traveling, while still being present for every moment of her life.
- Kaliaki Goes Fishing - 2012-12-22 18:27:33-05
Dryade Fontenelle was born and raised in Teresina, Brazil. Having grown up in a family of travelers, journeys around the world are a part of who she is and where she finds inspiration for writing Author of Kaliaki Goes Fishing and co-author of Soo Thankful: A Book of Thankfulness and Obrigadoo: O Livro do Agradecimento, Dryade lives in Brasilia, Hawai'i, and Colorado when she is not elsewhere in the world. Dryade can be found at Kaliaki.com and Facebook.com/KaliakiPublishing.
- RED BLITZ - 2012-12-22 18:35:03-05
James Raven, a television journalist for over thirty years, is also the author of Rollover, Urban Myth, Stark Warning, Brutal Revenge and Arctic Blood. Praise for Raven's other books: Rollover: "An excellent book. Extremely well crafted and readable. It has a real sting in the tale," Fred Dinenage, one of Britain's best loved TV presenters. "Find a quiet corner and enjoy that rare thing -- a tale that makes you hold your breath," Nick Knowles, TV presenter. "Extremely satisfying thriller and great entertainment," Booksmonthly Review. "Rollover is a cracking crime novel. The plot is pacy and compelling -- the essence of the polished 'unputdownable' novel," Hampshire View Magazine. Urban Myth: "Urban Myth is a great thriller. James Raven has written a real page turner which managed to keep me away late into the night. It's a real heart-stopper and well worth a read...but if you live in an isolated house in the woods this is not the kind of book you want to read before bedtime," Listed Magazine. "This was a very satisfying read, with some solid police work and a plethora of nightmarish events. Terrific fun," Books Monthly
- How To Find Free Kindle eBooks by Jack Meyers - 2012-12-22 19:18:52-05
Jack Meyers is a technology fanatic and love to help people get the most out of their new tech devices.
- Rift of Askrah Book 1: Fracture by Benjamin Andrews - 2012-12-22 19:27:46-05
Benjamin Andrews was born in Pocatello, Idaho. He spent his childhood years in small towns around the area, until he moved to Beaverton, Oregon in 2008, where he resides today. Reading has always been a huge part of his life, and a love of reading quickly developed into a love of writing. Since then he has never looked back.
- The Adventure Tournament - 2012-12-22 19:39:06-05
Nicholas Andrews grew up in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from Bellbrook High School in 2000, he went on to attend both Ohio University and Wright State University. He worked as a freelance video editor for various independent pro wrestling companies for three years, before returning to his first love of writing. He has been writing stories since he was ten years old. He is also the nephew of Ted Andrews (1952-2009), award winning new age author.
- Accidental Meeting - 2012-12-22 20:38:02-05
Susette Williams is a Best Selling Author. She loves writing various genres, both for children and adults. She usually can't resist the urge to let her ornery sense of humor shine through in one of her characters and has always believed that laughter helps you deal with the obstacles life puts in your way. Susette and her husband have six wonderful children, all with intriguing and different personalities, like the characters she creates in her novels.
- Shades of Gray - 2012-12-22 21:54:08-05
Writer Andy Holloman has been scribbling stories since a young age. (According to reliable sources.) "Shades of Gray" is his first published novel and grew out of his experiences as a travel agency owner many moons ago. He was fascinated with the true story of a client of the business that was murdered. Suspecting her line of work was drug smuggling, a story sprouted in his over-active imagination - How far would a desperate person go to save their child and their business. He is the father of three and happily married for 20 years. A graduate of UNC-CH, he lives in the Raleigh, NC area and is busy carpooling, keeping his wife happy, and attending his kids sporting events. He loves the great outdoors in NC, is an avid reader, and a social media goofball. Most evenings, he can be found tapping on his well-worn keyboard as he "births" his next novel.
- How To Get Over Yourself and Let Go of the P.A.S.T. by Beatrice Bruno, The Drill Sergeant of Life - 2012-12-22 22:16:11-05
Beatrice Bruno is an Army Veteran but always and forever a Drill Sergeant! Having served in various assignments while active duty in the US Army, Beatrice admits that being a Drill Sergeant was the most rewarding two years of her life! A Born-Again Christian and ordained Gospel Minister, Beatrice has mentored and counseled people in all stages of life. Serving in ministry for over 20 years, Beatrice has found that people from all walks of life have the same need: to get over self and let go of the P.A.S.T.! Working from both sides of the spectrum, Drill Sergeant and Minister, Beatrice has developed a simple, no-nonsense solution for letting go of the P.A.S.T. and grabbing hold of the future and moving forward into the future for which you were created. Journey with The Drill Sergeant of Life as she emerges from exile into her purpose in assisting you to "Get Over Yourself and Let Go of the P.A.S.T.!
- Emilio In The Snow - 2012-12-22 23:07:51-05
Alice Jackson is a 33 year old Englishwoman, living in Chiswick with her partner Ian. With a background in teaching and working with children’s toys she has a passion for children’s books. Alice has written and edited stories for Jellycat, a toy company who has created board books for children. She also enjoys reading, drawing and walks around Kew gardens and along the Thames in West London. Silvina De Vita is a 29-year old Argentinian freelance graphic designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and 3 year-old son, Rafael. She loves reading, learning new things, painting and travelling.
- The Twelve Days After Christmas Quiz Game Book: Crack The Secret Code - 2012-12-23 00:22:41-05
Larissa Larsen was born in Chicago Illinois. She has a Master Degree in Education and specializes in developing character and value literature for children. She has a great passion for creating curriculum which engages children through the creative arts. Her stories and developmentally challenging texts have been used internationally to promote imaginative 21st century learning skills through story-telling. Larissa believes in engaging the whole child. Her publishing company Enso reflects her philosophy of lessons of wisdom through the eyes of global understanding and respect. Larissa now resides in New Orleans LA with her family and pet Yorkie Brad Warren.
- Sweetwater American - 2012-12-23 00:42:58-05
Eileen Cruz Coleman was born in Washington, D.C. to an immigrant El Salvadoran mother and a Puerto Rican father. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in History. Her short stories have appeared in numerous literary journals both online and in print. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two children.
- Bowhunting Deer: The Secrets of the PSE Pros by John E. Phillips - 2012-12-23 00:43:35-05
John, winner of the 2012 Homer Circle Fishing Award for outstanding fishing writer by the American Sportfishing Association (AMA) and the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), the 2008 Crossbow Communicator of the year and the 2007 Legendary Communicator chosen for induction into the National Fresh Water Hall of Fame, is a freelance writer (over 6,000 magazine articles for about 100 magazines and several thousand newspaper columns published), magazine editor, photographer for print media as well as industry catalogues (over 25,000 photos published), lecturer, outdoor consultant, marketing consultant, book author and daily internet content provider with an overview of the outdoors. Phillips has been a contributor to many national magazines, has been affiliated with 27-radio stations across Alabama serving as their outdoor editor and wrote for a weekly syndicated column, "Alabama Outdoors," for 38-Alabama newspapers for more than 13 years. Phillips was Outdoor Editor for the "Birmingham Post-Herald" for 24 years. Phillips was also the executive editor for "Great Days Outdoors" magazine for 3 years. The author of almost 30 books on the outdoors, Phillips is a founding member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and an active member of the Southeastern Outdoors Press Association (SEOPA). Phillips also is the owner of Night Hawk Publications, a marketing and publishing firm, and president of Creative Concepts, an outdoor consulting group.
- The Voynich Cypher by Russell Blake - 2012-12-23 00:44:08-05
Russell Blake was named one of the most popular indie novelists of 2012 and is the bestselling author of eighteen novels, including the thrillers Fatal Exchange, The Geronimo Breach, Zero Sum, King of Swords, Night of the Assassin, Revenge of the Assassin, Return of the Assassin, The Delphi Chronicle trilogy, The Voynich Cypher, Silver Justice, JET, JET II - Betrayal, JET III - Vengeance, and JET IV - Reckoning. Non-fiction includes the international bestseller An Angel With Fur (animal biography) and How To Sell A Gazillion eBooks In No Time (even if drunk, high or incarcerated), a parody of all things writing-related. Blake lives in Mexico and enjoys his dogs, fishing, boating, tequila and writing, while battling world domination by clowns.
- Contamination (Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Series Prequel) by T.W. Piperbrook - 2012-12-23 00:44:47-05
T.W. Piperbrook was born and raised in Connecticut. He has been writing since childhood, but the Contamination series is his first published work. In addition to writing, the author has also spent time as a full-time touring musician, touring across the US, Canada, and Europe. He now lives with his wife, a son, and a Boston Terrier that hates squirrels.
- Thundersnow (In the Shadow of the Cedar, Book 1) - 2012-12-23 00:45:23-05
Sheila Odom Hollinghead is a retired science teacher living in south Alabama. Maybe it's just ADD, but she likes to think she's eclectic, perhaps with a bit of OCD. She lives with her husband of thirty-one years, a dog, and an annoying cat. She is blessed with two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
- Beyond the Gate (The Golden Queen, Book 2) - 2012-12-23 00:47:41-05
David Farland is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author with dozens of books to his credit. He began his career writing short fiction as a prize writer, which vaulted him into prominence in the mid-1980s. He has written science fiction under his own name, Dave Wolverton, including the highly praised "On My Way to Paradise," which won the Philip K. Dick Memorial Special Award for "Best Novel in the English Language." David has also written novels in the Star Wars and Mummy Universes, and has worked as a videogame designer, most notably for Starcraft's Brood War. In 1999 he set the Guinness Record for the World's Largest single-person, single book signing. In the mid-1990s he began to follow his love for writing fantasy under the pen name David Farland, where he became best known for his international bestselling Runelords series; though he has also won the Whitney Award for best novel of the year for his historical novel "In the Company of Angels," and he also won the International Book Award for Best Young Adult Novel of the Year, along with the Hollywood Book Award for Best Book of the year for his Young Adult fantasy thriller, "Nightingale."
- Two Weddings by Thea Thomas - 2012-12-23 00:48:12-05
Thea Thomas is a full-time writer, living in the greater Portland, Oregon area. She is either creating the worlds in her novels or ghost-writing for several agencies. Having lived in a variety of locations around the world, she happily settled in the Northwest, where the environment and culture encourage a writing life. The rainy weather, lush green terrain, stunning water falls, mountains, ocean, charming neighborhoods and a strong writing community all lend support to a creative lifestyle. Thea has achieved numerous writing awards including the National Endowment for the Arts, the PEN Syndicated Fiction project, CCLM, SFPA, and others.
- Some Happy Day by Elaine Littau - 2012-12-23 00:48:58-05
Elaine Littau is the best selling author of seven published books and many magazine and newspaper articles. She is a mentor/coach for other authors and enjoys teaching book marketing techniques as well as public speaking for groups. Many enjoy listening to her humorous take on life. Even the most simple activity takes on a life of it's own when Elaine is involved in the telling of it. Some of her favorite events have been speaking to young people about pursuing their dreams. She has been a church secretary, led women's groups, taught pre-school and Sunday school, and was a mentor for the M.O.P. S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) group in her community. Her writings have also received recognition: "Nan's Journey"- Named Best Christian Historical Fiction 2008 by Christian Story Tellers and "Luke's Legacy"- Honorable Mention Christian Historical Fiction 2010 by Christian Story Tellers. Elaine and Terry, her husband since March 1, 1975, reside on a small acreage near Perryton, Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends. They raised three sons and now enjoy three daughters-in-law and five grandchildren.
- Singing Heart by Darlene Purcell - 2012-12-23 00:50:57-05
Singing Heart is more than a moment in time. Its a genteel woman’s life from the early years. How circumstances shaped her character and her own hard work helped her fulfill her dreams against all odds. Its a spiritual story about life, death and rebirth of the spirit. About the loss of everything and how hope and determination allowed her to succeed against all odds. I have been reading and writing since age two. My life was solitary and lonely as a child on many levels and I turned within to the artistic part of my soul to keep myself sane. I read, wrote, became an artist, I play several musical instruments by ear, love to sing, craft. I have always been shy and reclusive and of course opposites attract so all the people in my life have been extremely social, including my daughter Crystal Xzan. She was truly a miracle in my life. When I finally wrote my first novel I was recovering from major surgery and bedridden for six weeks. The first two I felt so bored I couldn’t bear it I began to write more than poetry or short stories. Singing Heart threw itself on the pages and I was stunned, I felt like I was the instrument of a greater power writing through me telling this incredible story. I was as fascinated when I read the final full draft as my daughter was. Crystal was a little girl, eight years old when I finished it and she was so curious to read it. But it was a little too mature for her age group so it sat on disc, on a shelf for nearly 10 years before she asked again. She was enthralled with the story itself. There is some family history woven in the pages and as with every writer my characters are the best and worst characteristics of people, places, things I’ve known in my lifetime enhanced of course by my vivid imagination. Crystal begged me to try to get it published but life got in the way. I went through a divorce, her leaving the nest, my father becoming deathly ill with a brain tumor, diabetes, parkinsons, heart disease and alzhiemers and becoming his caregiver for six years. Then horrifyingly my only child…the light of my life left this world three years ago. I nursed her impotently, as she fought fought a monster that ate her alive and she was so brave it was humbling to be so helpless to save her. I am still traumatized and it feels surreal that she is gone. There are no words to express my grief or how empty this world is without her in it. She lived eleven months from the time of her diagnosis (stage four cervical cancer, given two weeks to live) and most of it she was in too much pain, too medicated to even stay awake. But in the moments when we were home and not in treatment long distance, when she was lucid and trying to face her own mortality, we made a bucket list of things she still longed to do making me promist to do as many of them as I could before I leave this world. At the top of the list, number one, she wanted me to publish Singing Heart. That was three years ago. She was 24 years old and I have just now come back to the land of the living. I’ve been in shock, paralyzed in time, unable to move forward until recently. Working like a drone going through the motions of being alive, feeling dead inside. In starting to cross things off that list I am coming back to life. I had a very wise daughter who knew me well and that what I would need the most to live without her was a purpose to go on. Singing Heart was published on Oct 4th, 2012 as an ebook for Kindle at Amazon. Some of those who have read it have given it five star reviews. I think my favorite was by Earnetta Fowler, she said that she loved coming home from a hard day at work to read it. When I was writing it, I felt such a sense of family and home. Even though Xzan the main character, had many homes in the book and her life was quite an adventure, she always maintained that feeling of love and care that makes a real home, was maternal to all of the around her, nurturing them. I would like to think that when all my readers read this novel they would not only identify with her as a person and her incredible pioneer spirit, but they would feel like I did while I wrote it, that there is no place like home and love means everything. Crystal told me before she left this world that she wanted me to spend the rest of my life writing more books. She was privy to the beginnings of several I never had time to finish because I was so busy working. She loved to laugh and I actually started a Southern Humor novel entitled “Yes Sir! Baby…” which I am working on finishing in 2013. She told me, perhaps this is the dreamer in her that she inherited from me, that if Heaven was everything we dreamed for it to be that it had to have a library in it because she loved to read. She wanted to believe that all the books I would write would appear in that library and she could read them and still feel me close until the moment in time that I would be there with her in person. I like to think that she is reading Singing Heart right now, cuddled up in her favorite chair, surrounded by all those I miss, including my father who followed her there six months later…I am at present writing a new novel that is a little different from any I’ve ever read, it has quite a punch line to knock the reader off their chairs. It too is set in the old west and it has some very real family (funny and naughty) history in it as well. SAM is going to be out in the early part of 2013. It soothes my broken heart to imagine that my darling daughter will be the first one to read it just like she did the others. It took me 18 years to have the time, the courage, the swift kick from someone who believed in me and was my greatest fan to share my soul with the world. I wish the whole world could read SINGING HEART and feel that love.
- 30 Special Recipes with 15 Dinner Menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day and Easter - 2012-12-23 02:00:30-05
Jenny Collins is the author of several bestselling recipe books in the Amazon Kindle Store. Her title " Make A Cake From Scratch With 31 Homemade Cake Recipes!" achieved an Amazon Bestsellers Rank of #336 on the 14th August 2012.
- Illustrated Dodge, a Twist and a Tobacconist - 2012-12-23 02:59:10-05
Sophronia Belle Lyon grew up in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, reading HG Welles, Jules Verne and other classics. She dressed up and acted out scenes with friends much like Louisa May Alcott's beloved "Little Women," and got to be a cauldron spirit in Macbeth in fourth grade. She traveled to Italy by way of Iceland and Luxembourg. She's taken apart her share of clocks to study the gearworks and feels well-prepared to enter the Steampunk genre. Hundreds of cat friends informed her about Bagheera's attitudes and manners. Oliver Twist's oblivious, eccentric habits came from the Science-absorbed men in her life, and her love for weapons translated into the well-armed members of the Alexander Legacy Company. She travels widely, shoots when she can, collects swords and knives, but is so far too shy to be photographed.
- The Fireman’s Daughter by Ellie Keaton - 2012-12-23 03:28:47-05
Ellie Keaton grew up wanting to be a fiction writer so after several years writing for newspapers and online websites, she finally achieved her dream with the release of her first short story, The Wedding Dress. She quickly followed that with the second book in the Survivor's Club series, Red. She is currently working on a third book. When not writing, Ellie loves spending time with her wonderful husband and three amazing kids who keep her busy. Some people have asked what made Ellie pick Tuesdayschildren.org as the charity to benefit from the sale of her book. The reason was simple. Growing up in Ireland the risk from terrorism was always present. Ellie firmly believes that the path to a more peaceful world is via education. Tuesdayschildren helps to unite kids from different areas irrespective of their views, religion or political background.
- Three, Four … Better lock your door (Rebekka Frank #2) - 2012-12-23 03:29:23-05
Willow Rose is an international Best-selling author. She writes Mystery/Suspense/Horror, Paranormal Romance and fantasy. Originally from Denmark she now lives on Florida's Space Coast with her husband and two daughters. She is a huge fan of Anne Rice and Isabel Allende. When she is not writing or reading she enjoys watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Books by the author: - One, two ... He is coming for you (Rebekka Frank #1) - Three, Four ... better lock your door (Rebekka Frank #2) - The Eye of the Crystal Ball - Beyond - Afterlife #1 - Serenity - Afterlife #2 - Endurance - Afterlife #3 - Savage - Daughters of the Jaguar #1 - Broken - Daughters of the Jaguar #2 Currently Willow Rose is working on the Paranormal Suspense Novel: I AM WOLF. It will be released February 2013. Connect with Willow online: http://www.willow-rose.blogspot.com/ www.facebook.com/willowredrose https://twitter.com/madamwillowrose @madamwillowrose
- Never Too Far - 2012-12-23 03:30:52-05
Thomas Christopher grew up in Iowa. He received his MFA from Western Michigan University. His short stories have appeared in The Louisville Review, The MacGuffin, Redivider, Small Spiral Notebook, Cooweescoowee, as well as anthologies. He was also awarded an Irving S. Gilmore Emerging Artist Grant and was a finalist for the Matthew Clark Prize in Fiction. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife and son.
- THE SECRET PLUS – THE ULTIMATE LAW OF ATTRACTION; - 2012-12-23 03:35:36-05
I live in Vanuatu sem-retired after 30 years of owning a publishing company in Australia. My books are all mainly of the self-help motivational type which I write in an effort to help others lead a better lifestyle.
- One Dangerous Night by Lisa Renee Jones - 2012-12-23 03:36:21-05
Booklist says: Jones' suspense truly sizzles with an energy similar to FBI tales with a paranormal twist by Julie Garwood or Suzanne Brockmann. Alpha, military, and paranormal romance readers will want Jones' entire series. (About the Zodius Series -- Storm that is Sterling) In 2003, award winning author Lisa Renee Jones sold her Austin, Texas based multi-state staffing agency and has since published over thirty novels and novellas across several genres. Her staffing agency LRJ Staffing was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by Dallas Women Magazine. In 1998 LRJ was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine. Her debuts with Blaze and Nocturne hit Bookscan's Top 100 list and her Blaze Hotzone trilogy made a showing on the list in 2011 also. With a new Blaze trilogy, a short story for Spice, the third book in her Zodius series published with Sourcebooks, as well as an rapidly growing indie following, 2012 will bring many new stories to her readers. Lisa is active on Facebook and Twitter, and you can find her at www.lisareneejones.com.
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