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1. Night Owl -

   I live in Colorado. I own a rabbit. I write fiction.

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2. Chiu’s House of Lovely Animals: Confessional Poetry Written by a Ridiculously Funny Asian American Manic Depressive -

   Priscilla Lee is the author of Wishbone and Chiu's House of Lovely Animals. Her awards include a Poetry Book Award from The Association for Asian American Studies, an Emily Chamberlain Cook Poetry Prize from UC Berkeley, and the San Francisco Foundation's James D. Phelan Literary Award. Her poems have appeared in Ploughshares, The Kenyon Review, ZYZZYVA, and anthologies such as Yellow as Turmeric, Fragrant as Cloves, Proposing on the Brooklyn Bridge, and The Place That Inhabits Us: Poems of the San Francisco Bay Watershed. She lives in San Francisco (where absolutely no one eats Rice-A-Roni) with her husband and two black cats.

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3. The Hard Way -

   TJ Vargo lives in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He’s written novels in multiple genres and has studied fiction as student in the Northeast Ohio MFA program. His novel, Low Man, won a ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year award. His Young Adult novel, The Brave, is slated for a 2013 release. Most importantly, he is the proud owner of a blockheaded boxer named Joey who has a face like a gorilla. For more info., check out www.tjvargo.com.

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4. How To Meet Girls: 10 Solid Strategies On How To Meet And Attract Girls Into Your Life -

   I have quite a bit of experience in the dating scene and thought to put this book together for men looking to improve their dating life with women. This is a topic that I ind very interesting, and want to share some of the knowledge with others.

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5. How to Draw Collection 1-12 (Over 400 Pages) -

   #1 best-selling author on amazon Amit Offir is the international best-selling author of dozens of books in different genres. Amit has had dozen books in the top ten at the same time, including #1 and #2. His "How to Draw" series of more than 30 books has sold hundreds of thousands of copies since February 2013 (6 months). His books were translated to many languages and became #1 best sellers in Germany, Italy, France, Brasil and Spain. Amit Offir is going to promote his books on the Frankfurt Book Fair 2013. to set up meetings with Amit contact him at: amitoffir@gmail.com ) Amit has many best selling books that are translated to over 20 languages and get great reviews from around the world. His first best selling books are "The Beetle That Wants To Be" and "Even Dragons Get Scared". On the year 2005 he developed a unique technique for drawing comics and cartoon characters in a few easy steps. He named it "Drawing Easily". This technique was invented after drawing over 500,000 drawings on stones. Amit's dream is to teach the whole world to draw and connect people with "Drawing Easily". that is why there isn't any text inside those books. Amit believes that drawing is a universal language and that people can tell a story and talk with each other by drawing. that is his goal in life! Amit lectures and teaches comics lessons and meets thousands of children and adults every year around the world. You are welcome to get farther information about Amit Offir's art, licensing and more, in the "Troubadour" official website www.troubadour.co.il Enjoy this series of books and keep on drawing! Best regards.

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6. Persuade And Influence Any Audience -

   # 1 Best selling author on amazon, Dr. Yaniv Zaid is going to promote his books on the Frankfurt Book Fair 2013. to set up meetings with Dr. Zaid, contact him at: yaniv@yanivzaid.com Dr. Yaniv Zaid is an economist, advocate, and active as business and media consultant to government ministries, private firms and public organizations. Dr. Zaid is requested and highly experienced lecturer on the topics of improvement of speaking, marketing and persuasion abilities. His PhD deals with the legal Rhetoric in the Digital Era. Dr. Zaid served as chairman of the "Debate" club at Haifa University and represented the university and Israel in numerous national and international "Debate" competitions and professional conferences. In 2003, Dr. Zaid reached third place in the worldwide list of public speakers. Dr. Zaid is the author of the best seller books "Speaking in Front of an Audience", "Speaking in front of a Client" and "How to Make Money on the Internet". He also volunteers in the "Young Initiators Do Business" program. Dr. Yaniv Zaid website: www.yanivzaid.com / www.persuasion.co.il / or by phone - 00972-(0)54-800-1200

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7. CANDLE MAKING BUSINESS: A Book On How To Start And Run Your Own -

   Kaye has been both a small business owner for over 25 years and now a home based business owner of over 8 years. With this knowledge Kaye decided she wanted to share her enjoyment of the craft and so hence the "Candle Making Business: A Book On How To Start and Run Your Own" Her business website is HomeBusinessSuccessIdeas.com Kaye has also written over 12 books for Kindle. Check out her author page at amazon.com/-/e/B00AVQ6KKM

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8. A Thousand Miles From Nowhere by Saffron Mello Castro -

   How the story began... I've always loved creative writing and from a young age would spend my time writing short stories. As an adult I continued writing for myself and finally found the courage to send some articles to a local paper, which were subsequently published. I also enjoyed writing a blog and some angst poetry. I began writing more seriously around five years ago after trying my hand at some Erotica after reading an article on the benefits of being a writer of this particular genre! This led me into my novel as I started to express myself as a woman and my own personal experiences in life. I just found I could not stop writing and found it to be a hugely cathartic experience-the only drawback being, reliving certain experiences as you write means you also experience the pain. What are my aspirations as a writer? To achieve fulfillment doing something I love and recognition in some capacity- Of course, who wouldn't want to enjoy some fame and fortune while we're at it? However, something as simple as knowing people have enjoyed your story or been able to empathize with certain characters or situations; to think I've put a smile on someone's face or raised a laugh, all that would be hugely satisfying. I've been a drifter all my life and never really found what I wanted to do; hopefully this may help in opening up an alternative path! I currently live in Spain, where I've resided on and off since 1986, with my two daughters. A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE is fundamentally a love story. The original title was, 'A 1000 miles of space' alluding to the physical and emotional distance between two people. However, after one publisher commented that it sounded more like the title for a Sci-Fi novel I began to rethink. It was thanks to 'Paul Hardcastle' and his track, 'A 1000 miles from nowhere', that I heard on a flight returning from a family trip to Dubai, that the inspiration for the new title suddenly hit! Strangely enough, another potential title was 'Shine a light' a stunning track by 'Spiritualized' which actually plays a part in the story itself- Music, as you can see plays a large part in my inspiration and indeed I almost always write with a 'writing soundtrack' to inspire and accompany me. A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE; is told in the first person, an account of the protagonist's feelings, experiences and adventures as she leaves the UK on a journey of self-discovery. In an attempt to blot out all memories of the person who had such a profound and at times, damaging, effect on her life, she finds herself drawn to other men to numb the pain. She embarks on a series of affairs and relationships, some of which invariably end in tears and others that potentially place her life in danger. Despite her intentions to 'find herself' and some direction in life, she's drawn to some less salubrious characters, as well as certain mind altering substances that do little to clarify her thought patterns, adding more confusion to an already confused mind! The story is in part based on my own real life experiences, as well as those of others I've known, with a large portion of imagination thrown in of course... How best to describe the book in few words? A journey of experimentation and sexual awakening set in Spain in the late eighties/ early nineties at a time when the whole 'New Age travellers' scene was well and truly alive-Veering from light-hearted, amusing reading to moments of deeper introspection, darkness and hedonism. Whilst writing the book every scene was vivid and real for me, accompanied by a continuing soundtrack in my mind. I've no doubt that this could be made into an amazing film, a sensitive and beautifully filmed portrayal of the novel with, of course, incredible tunes to accompany it. The scenery, the light, the atmosphere, everything is here, making it both a realistic if somewhat ambitious project. Who is the book aimed at? Given the drug content and travel, my initial assessment would have been, 'Alternative chick lit' and 'the young twenty something/backpackers'. Perhaps subtle murmurs of, 'Hideous kinky', 'The beach', combined with 'Eat, pray, love' but with the rawness of 'Skins'! I have actually described the story as a "F***ed-up Bridgette Jones on Acid", that in itself is probably enough to appall some and enthrall others: Who knows? Hopefully those from my generation who were around at the time, travelling and experimenting, will show some interest in the subject matter-This is all purely from a marketing perspective as I don't like to pigeon hole: Whoever the book touches in some capacity is enough for me. Finally, I don't believe my story is any more or less unique than anyone else's, I've just chosen to tell it.

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9. Environment 24/7 Building a Culture of Environmental Awareness by Greg Anderson -

   Gregory M. Anderson spent the past decade as president of one of the largest Consulting & Training companies specialized in providing behavior-based safety and leadership training for companies operating in high-risk environments around the world. Greg is considered to be a leading authority on helping companies change their safety culture and in 2006 co-authored Safety 24/7, with Robert L. Lorber. To date, the book has sold over a quarter of a million copies and is available in eight languages. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Greg is a true internationalist having lived, worked and traveled in 50 countries as he battled oil fires in Kuwait, provided infrastructure for military personnel in Haiti and drilled for oil in North Africa. He currently provides independent consulting services while living in Texas with his wife and three daughters.

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10. Kira’s Tale by Dawn J. Stevens -

    Dawn J. Stevens was born and raised in the Midwest, spending much of her childhood hiding in the woods with notebook in hand. She has written hundreds of poems and short stories over the last two decades. Kira's Tale is the first book in the Descend into Darkness series and Dawn's first published fiction novel.

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11. Dirty Old Man (A True Story) -

    Moll French is based in Leicestershire, UK. Her debut memoir 'Dirty Old Man' is a harrowing tale of her life between the ages of 4 and 18. Moll writes for an online music magazine and regularly attends live music events to review gigs. In her spare time, she is a musician and enjoys music production. She lives in Leicestershire with her family and their evil cat, Clarice.

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12. Backfield in Motion -

    An advocate of happy endings, Jami writes sexy romantic comedy, sports hero romances, and equestrian fiction. Jami lives on a small farm near Puget Sound with her Green Beret-turned-plumber husband, a Newfoundland cross with a tennis ball fetish, a prince disguised as an orange tabby cat, and an opinionated Hanoverian mare. Jami works in IT for her day job and is a former high school business teacher and dressage rider. In her spare time, she maintains her small farm and socializes whenever the opportunity presents itself. An avid boater, Jami has spent countless hours in the San Juan Islands, a common setting in her books. In her opinion, it is the most beautiful place on earth.

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13. Crossfit for Beginners – Get Muscle, Strength and Stamina in 30 Minutes or Less -

    Are you bored with your workouts? Looking for something better? Want to finally achieve that body you desire? Learn today for free about this fitness sensation and join a huge growing fan base among them police and fire departments, special operations forces like the Navy SEALs and the Spartan warriors of the movie 300! CrossFit infuses team spirit and good-natured competition into fitness. Forget those mundane workouts by yourself in that dark boring workout room. CrossFit for Beginners makes getting in shape and staying that way fun! Grab you copy now!

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14. The Academy – Introductions -

    C. L. Stone once lived in Charleston, SC, and currently lives among Cajuns. She writes about cute boys and uncomfortable situations, usually mixed together. You can email her at clstone@arcatopublishing.com Sign up for email updates, get exclusive info on upcoming release dates, get notified when freebies are offered, and sometimes sneak peeks! Subscribe: http://eepurl.com/zuIDj Find her at: http://aclstone.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/CLStoneX http://www.facebook.com/clstonex http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17183128-the-academy---introductions Published through Arcato Publihsing http://www.arcatopublishing.com

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15. HOW TO START A BLOG THAT PEOPLE WILL READ: How to create a website, write about a topic you love, develop a loyal readership, and make six figures doing it. -

    Owner of makemoneyfromhomelionsclub.com. For more information on home entrepreneurship, be sure to visit makemoneyfromhomelionsclub.com To learn how to make a professional website in under 15 minutes through free YouTube tutorials (without the need for coding), be sure to visit his YouTube channel here: youtube.com/user/mikeomarlionsclub You will be shown the entire creation of mikeomarwebsites.com from beginning to end in under one hour total. Just start at lesson 1.1 and grow your Internet marketing skills from there!

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16. How to Cook Authentic Valencian Paella -

    Besides being a Classic Ballet teacher and Yoga practitioner, Maria Brull is above all a lover of Culture and Traditions. Born in Valencia (Spain), she likes nature and healthy living. She is part of a traditional dancing group and she likes to cultivate and keep alive the traditions of her homeland. In this way, she has written two books to spread the knowledge of the internationally known dish called Paella. Maria is a loving person that will be willing to teach you more about the valencian culture. You can visit her Site and Blog at http://www.cookapaella.com

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17. Help! I’m Hosting My First Thanksgiving Dinner! by Gail McGaffigan -

    Gail McGaffigan, MM, Boston University College of Fine Arts, spent over 25 years as a musician, composer, teacher, and conductor in the New England area. Originally a trumpet player, she currently studies piano. When not working on a book, Gail enjoys puzzles, books and everything about them, cooking, eating, and cycling & swimming to counter the effects of all the cooking and eating. Her little online jewelry shop, Bodkins of Cape Cod, on the Etsy website, gives her a venue for the many creations that result from her love of beachcombing, crafts, and jewelry making. The family dinner is a daily priority for this confirmed "foodie," who prepares it to the soundtrack of vintage radio programs from the 30's and 40's. Her bibliography includes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction genres, including YA, historic children's fiction, crafts, and curricula. Her books have appeared on top-ten lists, including Music Appreciation, Music History, Hot New Curriculum, and Quick and Easy Cooking. On being an author, she says "The best books give something to the reader, whether it's skill, knowledge, or just the pleasure of a good story," and "It's really exciting that people are reading and enjoying my work. The feedback from my readers has been priceless, all of it, and I hope they keep it coming." Speaking of juggling her many interests, Mrs. McGaffigan says "Training as a classical musician taught me to focus my energy and enthusiasm, so I achieve my goals. It's a very satisfying life." Mrs. McGaffigan is a brain aneurysm survivor. A native of New Jersey, Mrs. McGaffigan lives on the New England coast with her husband, 2 children, and a sweet, elderly greyhound.

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18. Self Help Masters – Don Miguel Ruiz: A Review of Life Changing Works -

    Welcome! My name is Sid Akula, and I write [primarily] How-To and Self Improvement books. Growing up in middle America as a youth and a young adult, I usually made things happen in my life that required a ton of hard work (notice I didn't say smart work) but I accomplished several things I set out for including a family, higher education and a well-paying career. However, I could always feel that something was missing, and that I was an underachiever. After a somewhat devastating life event, I decided to stop and take a look at my life from ground zero - and thus began my journey into deep self improvement. After several years in this mode, I began thinking, "You know, I just might be an acceptable source to pass on much of this new found knowledge, experience and inspiration." And so, here we are... I hope that one or more of my books may be of great help to you or someone you care about. Please feel free to let me know if I've done my job. =) Happy reading!

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19. SPLITHEARTS – AN EPIC FANTASY / VARDHAN -

    Initiating the words from pen from 16yrs of age, Vardhan has came across a number of heart touching moments and circumstances, that enables him to write each book with a difference from others. Working as a Business Manager in German MNC, Vardhan family comprises of father - mother and an elder brother. VARDHAN lives in New Delhi, India at present. visit my blog at vardhanraj.blogspot.in

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20. How to prevent your man from cheating and save your marriage – Alicia Gray -

    My name is Alicia and I serve as an individual and couples therapist, consultant, and coach. Two of the main subjects I deal with during my daily practice are relationships and sexuality. I use a wide range of methods in my work, including behavioral therapy, coaching, consultancy, and self awareness which are sprinkled with a bit of spirituality and tailored specifically for each and every couple or individual. The essences of the aspects in which I deal with my patients are based on my knowledge and experience which I have acquired through my work with many individuals and couples. The subjects I choose for my books are those I learned that are bothering a large portion of my patients, including couple relationship challenges, betrayals, sexuality, and know how in sexual practice. In my years I have learned, that so many people needs guidance and support in these subjects, until I finally came to realize that my mission is to share my knowledge and experience with people as much as I can. My knowledge and experience are shared so human beings can approve their couple relationships, love life, sex life, and overall quality of life. I believe that high quality information is a first step to successfully dealing with various challenges. When knowing what are the most important essence of couple relationships and how to make the best out of them the inevitable result is a healthy and happy life. I hope my mission, which is expressed in my books, will help all those who need guidance to establish a satisfying relationship and to experience love.

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21. Self Help Skills for Kids-Physical and Emotional Safety -

    Born in Honolulu and raised in foster homes and state facilities, until she moved on her own, to attend college at the Brigham Young University in Laie, Oahu. There she earned a bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education with a major in speech and language arts. Next she attended the University of Hawaii to complete the requirements for professional Diploma, with further graduate study at University of Connecticut in Storrs and the Latter Day Saints Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake city.

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22. Seventeen Shades of Love -

    Olga Toprover was born in Russia, lived in Canada for a few years, but currently resides in Los Angeles. Olga holds Master Degree in Computer Science from Moscow State University. She is also a published media author. Her scientific education and journalistic experience as well as living in different cities and countries formed her into the writer she is today. Olga believes that true literature is about people. Her stories, above all, are about us. Besides creating amazing new worlds, Olga loves swing dancing, swimming in the ocean and spending time with her children.

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23. Spellbound: Book One of the Chronicles of Aronshae -

    Jay and Katie Barber combine their names to write under the pen name, J. K. Barber. The couple lives in Roswell, GA with their children, Maya and Gabe, as well as four rescue cats. Jay graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English literature, and Katie graduated from The University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in English creative writing. They combine their educations, writing together as a team, for projects such as the Chronicles of Aronshae.

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24. Outside the Dome -

    Arline Todd was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and raised in beautiful upstate New York in the foothills of the Catskills. Since then she has lived in a variety of places including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Alabama, California, Texas, and England. She is the former owner of Todd Advertising, a Silicon Valley, CA agency that specialized in advertising and sales promotion for a variety of high-tech companies. She has an eclectic educational background that includes nursing, engineering science, technical journalism, and fine art and graphic design. She received a BS from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Mass Communications with a concentration in creative writing from San Jose State University. Currently, Arline writes romantic suspense, thrillers, and futuristic romances. She lives in Euless, a very small suburb of Dallas, TX, close to her daughter and grandchildren.

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25. Office Bully Payback -

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mike Francis an entertainer and prolific comedy script-writer lives in Benidorm, where he works as an entertainer and on numerous writing and editing projects. His comedy writing appears regularly in genre markets worldwide and he is a winner of numerous awards for his work. We Hope you too enjoy his work

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26. Passive Income through Outsourcing: The How & Where to Outsource Your Work so You Can Make More Profit -

    Ben Cheung is a fitness coach. He also owns his own passive income business that he runs and operates.

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27. Amazon Kindle Passive Income: The First Steps on Creating $1000 per Month through Selling ebooks -

    Ben Cheung is a fitness coach. He also owns his own passive income business that he runs and operates.

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28. Passive Income Mastery: 30 Easy Ways to Save and Earn Money with Minimum Effort -

    Ben Cheung is a fitness coach. He also owns his own passive income business that he runs and operates.

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29. Passive Income Ideas: Learn the Best Ways to Make a Steady Stream of Passive Income -

    Ben Cheung is a fitness coach. He also owns his own passive income business that he runs and operates.

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30. Ryan Lochte: Life Lessons from Michael Phelps’ Biggest American Swimming Rival -

    Author Bio: Jack Miller is an advocate of studying famous sportsmen and sportwomen and writing their stories.

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31. Gymnast Gabby Douglas: Life Lessons from the All American Gymnastics Gold Medalist -

    Author Bio: Jack Miller is an advocate of studying famous sportsmen and sportwomen and writing their stories.

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32. ADHD Solution Book: How to Overcome ADHD and Help Others do the Same -

    Jamie Bauer is an author of children's help books, as well as healthcare books. She has studied extensively in child development.

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33. Farmers and Cannibals by Eric James-Olson -

    Eric James-Olson is the author of two novels and several short stories. Although Farmers and Cannibals is his first published work, he intends on publishing its prequel, But the Angels Never Came, in January 2014. In addition to writing, James-Olson is a high school English teacher and an outdoor enthusiast. He lives with his wife and daughter in West Virginia.

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34. Victoria Carnahan and the Red Cloaks -

    I grew up in Switzerland, attending private boarding schools in the Alps and camping, which is exactly why I love nature, sunshine and snow. I was once chased by a bull on a weekend expedition, but my friends and I got away safely. I also love Red Bull and Powerade, as well as Haribo, especially the Smurfs, frogs and coke bottles. Inferno chips are the best, there's no two ways about it, and Inception is one of the best movies ever filmed.

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35. Killer Success: Awaken Your Inner Power by Lee Evans -

    Lee Evans embarked on a lifelong mission 30 years ago to help job seekers move forward in their lives. From her own personal experience and her experiences in educating the public about job placement, she understands the stress involved with being laid off or otherwise being out of work. Lee Evans is an author, CEO, career coach, and job search expert. She is the author of the 3 bestsellers "Killer Work from Home Jobs: 200 Fortune 500 & Legitimate Work at Home Jobs," "Killer Work from Home Jobs: 460 Jobs SUPER BOOK," and "Killer Work from Home Jobs 2: 100 Fortune 500 & Legitimate Work at Home Jobs," the recently released "Killer Work from Home Websites: Blogging, Website Design, Website Business" in the Job Search series, and "Killer Success: Awaken Your Inner Power." Lee has been interviewed as an expert and featured in a variety of major publications.

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36. The Druggist -

    Todd Croak-Falen graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production. He lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, where he enjoys hiking, reading, and the company of friends. He is also the author of the coming of age novel "Catch Up To Myself."

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37. The Marbella Project -

    Nigel James is London lawyer turned thriller writer. He ia a huge sports fan and has homes in England and Spain. His first novel, Deep Secret, is a thriller set in the worlds of the horse racing and adult movie industries. The Marbella Project is a tale of revenge set on the Costa del Sol in Spain when a former special forces soldier seeks revenge for the murder of his son by the Russian mafia.

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38. Bullying Cure – How To Protect Your Children From Being Bullied Or Cyberbullied -

    Jeff Carter is an entrepreneur and writer who sees a bright future. But his positive outlook and cheery smile came only after learning a few hard lessons early in life as a young man he struggled with numerous problems. In his early 20s he changed his life around. He became obsessed with the self-help industry and consumed as much information as he could find from motivational experts like Anthony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy and many more. He went on to earn an NLP Masters Certificate. After trying many different things, Jeff Carter found his passion for helping others and threw himself into his new career as a writer. Now he writes short but effective problem solving eBooks for people facing various challenges in their lives. He says that he'll never stop learning from the greats, and that he's determined to help others improve their lives as much as possible with what he's learned so far. "I want to be the best person I can possibly be in every aspect of my life" Jeff goes on to explain that his wish is to help as many people as he can who want to accomplish their goals and overcome their problems. Strong, determined, and blessed with a healthy zest for life, Jeff Carter is ready for the future. He was tested by adversity as a young man and came out a winner. Now he wants to make you a winner too.

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39. Kiss Me, Evil by Blackie Noir -

    Decades ago Raymond Chandler taught me the only French word I know . . . 'noir.' Ever since, I've been jonesing for dark, hard-boiled, pulp style, crime fiction. From the genre's original innovators: Chandler, Hammett , Cain . . . to today's neo-noir stalwarts: J. L. Burke, Connelly, Pelecanos, Leonard, Teran, Lehane, et al. Call me voracious. I devoured their work. Inhaled the dark smoke permeated ambiance where it all played out. I read, and continue to read, them all. It was while reading the newcomers, the young turks, that I decided . . . reading was no longer enough. I had my own tales to tell. Characters that kept nagging at me, urging me, beseeching me, demanding that I bring them to the page. Those who have met them through my work know . . . these are not gentle folk. Their petitions aren't meant to be taken lightly. So, in an attempt to appease those raucous demons, I sat down in 2000 and began my first novel . . . "Freeway Pigeons." I completed "Freeway Pigeons" in 2001. That was the opening of a mysterious and magical door. Just what was behind that door? Lady, or tiger? Funny, I'm still not certain. Still, I wouldn't change things. I'd cross that threshold again in a heartbeat . . . undaunted. And why not, I've been blessed with a cornucopia of encouragement. Who encouraged me? Every writer, genius or plodder . . . visionary or hack, who ever made me laugh or cry, rage or sigh, become more aware or escape the doldrums. Every scribe, word-weaver or poet who had my heart trying to bang its way out of my chest or sing with the angels. All of them. Man or woman, fresh or ancient, who moved me emotionally. Entertained and educated me. Kept long and sometimes lonely vigils with me. Gave me the unmitigated joy of a good read. THEY encouraged me . . . every last one. I owe them. I believe the best way I can repay that debt is through you, you the readers. If I can deliver the joy, the escape, the spiritual catharsis of the coveted 'good read' to you, then at least a part of my debt has been paid. * * * Standard bio stuff: Started life on the cold coast (N.Y.C.) wended my way west to the land of sunshine, surf, and strange (L.A.). Interests: Books. Books! Books!! Books!!! BOOKS !!!!! Other interests: Music (as played / sung by others). Movies. Physical activities (running, free-weights, hiking). BIKES! (Harleys & old-Triumphs). Bottom line: Family. (what it's all about)

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40. Where Would You Like Your Nipple? -

    I’m a wife, mother and really young grandmother. Together with my high school sweet heart husband, a neurotic Pomeranian and a blind cat, I call Arizona home because the southwest feeds my soul. My love of books, specifically the romance genre, has been a lifelong affair, both as a reader and a writer. A bout with breast cancer sharpened my resolve to see my stories shared with others. Today, I’m a five-year survivor, living the dream. My friends call me Mac. I hope you will too.

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41. Blinders Keepers by John Rachel -

    John Rachel has a B. A. in Philosophy, has traveled extensively, is a songwriter, music producer, novelist, a left-of-left liberal, and has spent his entire life trying to resolve the intrinsic clash between the metaphysical purity of Buddhism and the overwhelming appeal of narcissism. Prompted by the trauma of graduating high school and having to leave his beloved city of Detroit to attend university, the development of his social skills and world view were arrested at age 18. This affliction figures prominently in all of his creative work. While living in Japan in 2008, he wrote his first novel, From Thailand With Love. Then in November of 2009, he completed his second novel, The Man Who Loved Too Much. It was written over ten months, as he lived in and traveled through Japan, China, Nepal, India and Thailand. While writing 11-11-11, he lived in Japan and Vietnam. 11-11-11 is the prequel to 12-12-12. The two are linked by characters and location. The clueless and basically powerless citizens of Pulnick, Missouri find it nearly impossible to eke out a meaningful existence in a world plagued by stupidity, superstition, gossip, political manipulation, and paranoid rumors about the end of the world. Does this sound familiar? The lead character for the two novels is Noah Tass, a bright young man in his early twenties, who ultimately is caught up in all of the ongoing insanity as he attempts to escape the bland hopelessness of his dreary life and begin a new, meaningful existence elsewhere. His bizarre journey is one of self-discovery and the kind of enlightenment one only achieves by confronting the weird and unexpected. Sounds serious? Actually there is much more laughing than crying. The events of these two novels are fictional, an alternative reality. But remarkably they ring truer than reality itself. 12-12-12 was completed January 2012 and was published March 18, 2012. While writing this dark satire, chock full unusual twists and biting political humor, the author lived in Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia and of course Japan. John Rachel’s most recent novels include Blinders Keepers (published June 1, 2013), and An Unlikely Truth (planned publication date February 24, 2014). Blinders Keepers sprung from a suggestion made by a movie industry executive. Impressed by 11-11-11 and 12-12-12, this gentleman was convinced they would make a great movie, but would require drastic editing, since filming them in their entirety would amount to about 20 hours of screen time. Author Rachel combined the stories, cut the plot line to the bone, and finished the screenplay Blinders Keepers __ ‘The blind leading the blind and the rest of us directing them to the nearest cliff.’ __ just last autumn. The novelization of that screenplay is the book. Before starting on the screenplay, the hyperthyroid Rachel had just completed his political drama An Unlikely Truth. Though it contains much of the biting humor which has driven his previous novels, it overall represents a dramatic shift of tone for the author. Set in lovely homespun Dayton Ohio, it’s the story of an underdog Green Party candidate’s unpropitious fourth run for Congress against a slick GOP pretty boy, a sixth-term incumbent, an ex-military guy, totally full of hot air but a walking Kodak moment with a campaign war chest that made him almost unassailable. The story incorporates a unique and powerful strategy for defeating the sort of ubiquitous blowhards which lately have monopolized Washington DC, are owned lock-stock-and-barrel by big corporations and Wall Street bankers, vote their pocketbooks, smugly ignore the needs of the vast majority of citizens, and have mutated contemporary American politics into a play-for-pay game show with legislative votes going to the highest bidder. An Unlikely Truth’s release early next year is shrewdly timed for the mid-term congressional elections in November. During the writing of these last two works, Rachel traveled extensively in Japan, and went back to America twice. He just recently returned from a nine-nation tour of Europe. The guy just can’t seem to settle down. His last permanent U.S. residence was Portland, Oregon where he had a state-of-the-art ProTools recording studio, music production house, radio promotion and music publishing company. During his ten years in Portland, he professionally recorded and produced many artists in the Pacific Northwest, releasing and promoting their music on radio across the U. S. of A. John Rachel has no pets but raises organic vegetables in the fields adjacent to his home. He often refers to his current life as living in a fairy tale, and maintains that his biggest complaint now is that his jaw hurts from smiling so much. You can follow his adventures and developing world view at: http://jdrachel.com.

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42. Madame Charmaine by David Tish -

    It is impossible for writers to completely separate their own lives from what they write. Writers, and that includes me, put their stamp on their work whether they want to or not. We all have our own way of looking at things, and even when we try to write from some character’s point of view, our personal prism lets our light shine through. That is true even when the character has a personality and background that is completely different from ours. So, to a greater or lesser degree, all writing is autobiographical. Madame Charmaine, for example, has a heavy autobiographical flavor. Madame Charmaine is set in small-town Nebraska. I was born and grew up in a small town in Nebraska. In fact, I was born in the same house I lived in for the first 17 years of my life. The four main characters in the book, three boys and a girl, are composites of kids I grew up with. And, I confess, there is a bit of the young David Tish in all of those characters, to one extent or another. All of the many and varied townspeople in the book are based on people I knew back then, which was the 1940s and ’50s. Moreover, the description of the Nebraska countryside in Madame Charmaine is real, as is the description of day-to-day life in rural Nebraska all those decades ago. The pancake-eating contest, for example, which is told in great and, I hope, hilarious detail in the book, actually took place. So did the building of the raft that the three boys took out on the Missouri River. All in all, not much has changed in small-town Nebraska since those early years of my life there. Anyway, after I graduated from the University of Missouri in 1965 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, I went to work as a reporter for the Lincoln, Neb., Journal. About a year later, the Omaha World-Herald offered me a job. I accepted and worked at the World-Herald until 1971, when I made an abrupt, albeit brief, career change and moved to Washington, D.C., and went to work for a U.S. senator. I spent two-and-a-half interesting years in the nation’s capital, but in the end I missed writing so much that I left and went back to The World-Herald. Then, two years after that I got a job as a reporter with The News-Review in Roseburg, Oregon. I stayed at The News-Review until 1990, ultimately becoming managing editor. On Halloween night of 1990, my EFL (Editor For Life), Mary Reynolds and I climbed into a rental truck and drove to Seattle, where we lived for the next 17 years. During that time we both worked for newspapers in the Seattle area. We also were married in 2003. And I spent the final five years of my career as a copy editor at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. I retired in 2007 and Mary and I moved to a place in the country just outside of Tieton, a tiny town in south-central Washington. We have four acres, plenty of room to set up a dog agility course to exercise our four dogs and ourselves, plenty of room for a few chickens, and plenty of room for a large garden. And, most important, plenty of quiet time to devote to writing. During my newspaper career, which spanned 45 years, I won numerous news writing and editing awards. I even stepped outside of the news business and wrote about a dozen plays, four of which were given full stage productions. I loved being a newspaper reporter. I loved the people I worked with. Newspaper people are smart, skeptical, full of good humor and exceedingly dedicated to their profession. And most of all, I loved – and still love – to write. So … when retirement came along, I looked for a new outlet for my passion. As a father of four boys and the grandfather of nine, I quickly decided that writing children’s books fit the bill perfectly. But you, the readers, will ultimately be the judge of whether I made the right decision. hifromdavidtish@gmail.com

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43. Image of Deceit by Jill Shannon -

    I've been telling stories for a long time but getting one down on paper is another matter! I entered the professional writing world as a freelance writer covering the people behind some impressive motorcycle builds. In my spare time I worked on The Novel... It takes more time than most would believe possible to get a story to print. I personally found it best to walk away from the project and let it rest awhile. Months and months in fact. Whenever I re-entered the world I'd created for my story, I had a sharper eye for what was a bunch of hogwash and what might be pretty darn good. The right words in the correct order can have a powerful impact and it takes time to fit all of the pieces together. Support is also needed in a big way. Writers need editors and readers that will preview with a critical eye and not be afraid to tell you the truth. Family needs to understand the vacant look that comes with brain overload while figuring out plots. Reading is how I relax. I devoured books as a child and that appetite has not diminished. My favorite genre is mystery, but I also venture away from the top ten list of well known mystery writers and read a broad spectrum of non-fiction. I play a lot during the summer months, not much gets done in the way of work. We are a household of landspeed racers. I race a 1941 Indian Motorcycle and hold records in the 350cc vintage class for both gas and fuel. I'm also proud to be part of history as a Bonneville SCTA starter. The hours are long, the sun is hot, but the reward is inspiring. To witness dreams becoming reality is humbling. I'm currently working on my next novel,another mystery with a strong female protagonist.

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44. Kai’s Journey -

    Charles Siefken (1992-present) is a recent graduate of high school. This is his first book of many to be published. He currently resides in rural central Iowa where he enjoys reading sci/fi books and playing video games among other things. He is currently enrolled in our local college for automotive technician as well as working part time at a local garage as a mechanic. We have found a publisher, MasterKoda Select Publishing! Christopher Paolini was his inspiration to become a writer. Wendy Siefken (1966-Present)Currently working full time as a tier one tech at a local call center. Wendy lives on a farm with her family and enjoys reading, gardening and other activities with her family and friends. This all started as a school project for her youngest son and business partner, Charles Siefken, which has grown into a desire to be published.

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45. The House on Persimmon Road by Jackie Weger -

    I’ve been writing romance novels off and on for thirty years. In between books, I’ve had the good fortune to travel to many interesting and exotic locales from London and Paris to Panama, Cuba and Costa Rica. I’ve sailed on a twenty-nine foot sloop in the Pacific, volunteered at a Sisters of Mercy Mission in Colon, canoed on the Big East River in the wilds of Canada and lived part of a winter with trappers in the Louisiana swamps—collecting memories, friends and experiences—which oft times make appearances in my novels. I once was married, but now I’m not. I began a university career at the age of sixty-two and was utterly fortunate to get accepted into a Study Abroad program my senior year—at Queens’ College, London University. The best thing about travelling this good earth by air, truck, boat, mule and foot is all of the wonderful people I've met along the way--from docents in St. Paul's Cathedral in London to trappers in the Louisiana swamps. All of whom who were decent, hard-working folk and more than kind to a curious and weary traveler. I love living near water--oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, estuaries and canals. In a pinch--a water-clogged ditch will do! At the moment I'm anchored in a small community in Hockley, Texas with a man, a dog and seven feral cats.

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46. Love Is Here: How to Dream and Attract Your Partner into Life -

    Marrilyn S.H. Tong lives in Byron Bay, Australia and was born in Singapore. She began writing articles about love related topics for a wedding website in 2000, giving intuitive counselling to people allexperts.com and started her first business in web/graphic design in 2002 when she was 20 years old. Throughout the years of her adulthood she gained interests in self-development, alternative healing and topics on spirituality hence went on to learn Reiki healing, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Landmark Forum, even had informal Life Coach Training lessons plus a few more techniques from various healers. Marrilyn has also been invited to contribute her articles on the Singapore Business Review website. Passionate about helping others, Marrilyn's first eBook is titled "Love Is here: How to Dream and Attract Your Partner into Life" where she shares with you her secrets on successfully attracting her past and current partners into her life using a combination of healing modalities and following the Law of Attraction. Look forward to more self-development and empowering titles from Marrilyn which aims at making life better for everyone.

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47. Dead Drunk: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse… One Beer at a Time -

    Richard Johnson is a writer and small business owner that grew up in Galesburg, Illinois during the 80’s. He graduated from Monmouth College as a double major in History and English, and earned a Masters degree in History with a teaching certificate from Western Illinois University. He currently lives with his growing family in a small town outside of Chicago. Richard is a self-acclaimed expert of the zombie genre after spending countless hours watching B-rated horror movies. He is a good friend, a bad cook, and a terrible dancer. If there is a real zombie apocalypse, seek him out for protection. But bring plenty of beer.

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