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1. Mystery At Snake River Bridge - 2013-05-30 01:31:18-04
   Richard Uhlig lives in New York City, but his muse continues to be his home state of Kansas. His three novels, BOY MINUS GIRL, LAST DANCE AT THE FROSTY QUEEN, and, now, MYSTERY AT SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE, hold more than a passing resemblance to his hometown of Herington. In addition to writing books, Richard is the screenwriter and producer of the film DEAD SIMPLE, starring James Caan, Daniel Stern, and Patricia Richardson. Richard also penned the film KEPT, starring Ice T. Richard wrote, directed and produced the short film CAN'T DANCE, starring Karen Lynn Gorney of Saturday Night Fever Fame. The film won Founders Choice Award at the Queens World Film Festival. Richard just completed, along with co-director Don Cato, the filmic memoir, MY KANSAS, which uses vintage 8mm films to recreate what it was like growing up in the middle of America during the cold war. Richard married his high school sweetheart, Heather; they have two children, Logan and Jett. When he's not writing or taking care of the kids, Richard teaches writing for Gotham Writers Workshop, Wilkes University and, soon, New York Film Academy. Richard is an avid runner and reader, a committed vegetarian, and collector of hats.
   
2. The Chronicles Of An Angry Bitch- The Marriage Files - 2013-05-30 02:09:24-04
   A mother of four daughters. I have written two books and learned a lot through my writing. My first book taught me to find my writing style and what authorship has to offer. I possess a Masters of Arts, Bachelors of Science, & Associates of Science. I spent years in school, just to realize that I what I desired wasn't in school. I gathered what I could in school and appreciate the privilege of having the opportunity to gain a quality education. I enjoy writing, reading, and listening to music. I don't believe in tailoring my writing to one specific genre. I believe my education has brightened my horizons, when it comes to limiting one's self. My reading is like my writing. I don't believe in limiting myself and exploring options. This world has a lot to offer, but only to those that seek to explore the hidden worlds. I enjoy watching Scandal, SVU, 7th Heaven, and Judging Amy.
   
3. The Plan: How to Get Your Ex-Girlfriend Back, How to Get Your Wife Back - 2013-05-30 02:09:41-04
   Paul Nieto is an avid reader and researcher. As an IT professional Paul Nieto has contacted with or assisted with project rollouts or technical documentation at companies such as General Motors, ACS, Ajilon Communications, Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Cummins Engineering, Getronics, and State Farm. His life long primary interests are history, economies, financial markets, psychology, human interaction/relationships, advertising/propaganda, crowd behavior, and crowd influence. He received a MS in Sociology in June of 2012 from Canterbury University Online. He also has a degree in Dental laboratory Technology from Indiana University School of Dental Auxiliaries 1980, and a degree in Computer Networking Systems from ITT Technical Institute 2004.
   
4. Zombie Party Ideas for Kids: How to Party Like a Zombie… Zombie Approved Kids Party Ideas for Kids Age 6-14 - 2013-05-30 02:10:03-04
   Started writing kids books with fun learning in mind motivated by his 3 year old Gabriel. Lives in Florida with his wife and son.
   
5. 24 Bones - 2013-05-30 02:10:23-04
   After crewing ships in the Antarctic and the Baltic Sea and some fun in venture capital, Michael anchored himself (happily) to a marriage and a boatload of kids. Now he injects his adventurous spirit into his writing with brief respites for research into the jungles of Sumatra and Guatemala, the ruins of Egypt and Tik'al, paddling the Zambezi and diving whatever cave or ocean reef will have him. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers and SF Canada, and the author of the Assured Destruction series, 24 Bones, The Sand Dragon, Hurakan, Ruination and several award winning graphic novels for young adults. His most recent project, The Terminals, has been optioned for television by Sudden Storm Entertainment. Michael lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife and four daughters. He tries very hard to keep life an adventure both on and off the page. Please come find me on Goodreads.
   
6. How To Acheieve Your Riches, Wealth, & Happiness - 2013-05-30 02:11:12-04
   A mother of four daughters. I have written two books and learned a lot through my writing. My first book taught me to find my writing style and what authorship has to offer. My second book, The Difference From The Rich & Poor: Their Secrets To Inner Happiness, is currently available on Amazon. I have just completed my third boo; How To Achieve Your riches, Wealth, & Happiness. I am currently working on two book ideas, both in the fiction and non-fiction genres. I possess a Masters of Arts, Bachelors of Science, & Associates of Science. I spent years in school, just to realize that I what I desired wasn't in school. I gathered what I could in school and appreciate the privilege of having the opportunity to gain a quality education. I enjoy writing, reading, and listening to music. I don't believe in tailoring my writing to one specific genre. I believe my education has brighten my horizons, when it comes to limiting one's self. My reading is like my writing. I don't believe in limiting myself and exploring options. This world has a lot to offer, but only to those that seek to explore the hidden worlds. I enjoy watching Scandal, SVU, 7th Heaven, and Judging Amy.
   
7. Diary of a Debt Collector - 2013-05-30 02:11:51-04
   Tom Kane was born in the English Midlands in 1955. After a career as a computer programmer, Kane has started writing and publishing his own fiction novels. He lives in Cyprus with his wife and their two Springer Spaniels.
   
8. Cage Life - 2013-05-30 02:14:24-04
   Biography Karin Cox edits and writes in her "spare time" while being a fulltime mum to a toddler and to a black cat with the improbable name of "Ping Pong." She is the author of more than 30 trade-published natural history books, biographies, Australian social history books, children's picture storybooks, and travel guides, several of which have won awards. Karin has had poems and short stories published in anthologies worldwide and her ebooks CRUXIM, GROWTH, CAGE LIFE, HEY LITTLE SISTER and PANCAKES ON SUNDAY are available on Amazon. Thankfully, the busier she gets, the more creative she is (and the more likely to afford to hire a housekeeper). Karin and her partner live in sunny Queensland, Australia, where she writes from her back deck overlooking the pool, her study (overlooking her messy desk) or her couch (overlooking Dr Phil, who gives her a lot of inspiration). You can follow her on twitter @Authorandeditor or visit her fanpage on Facebook www.facebook.com/KarinCox.Author. Also, feel free to email her on cruxim@hotmail.com
   
9. SEE NO EVIL by Cat Byrd - 2013-05-30 02:14:45-04
   Cat Byrd has had thirteen books published by traditional publishers under a different name pen name. She was a bestselling author for one of her prior publishers. Her favorite authors are Lisa Gardner, Lisa Jackson, and Harlan Coben. If you like novels by these authors, you will most likely enjoy See No Evil. Cat is fascinated with all things mental health, which comes through in the psychological thrillers she writes.
   
10. Read Super Fast - 2013-05-30 02:15:04-04
    AK Jennings is a lifelong learner with a gift for synthesizing knowledge. Born in Australia in 1975, he is a world traveler who picks up the best from each encounter, each book he reads and each experience he goes through. He firmly believes in self-actualization and learning independently, and wishes to help his readers by creating straight and to-the-point books without fluff and redundancy, distilling knowledge from many other books as well as his life experiences.
    
11. Johnny, the Mark of Chaos, an Urban Dark Fantasy (Tazmark Dark Fantasy/Horror Series) - 2013-05-30 02:15:11-04
    I was born in Washington State, raised in Phoenix, AZ, and currently reside in Oregon. My first profession was a psychotherapist (individual, marriage, and family counseling) treating those suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, and severe mental illness. I employed therapies such as communication skill building, relaxation training, systematic desensitization, bioenergetics, and psychodrama. I have also facilitated stress management, parenting, and self-discovery workshops that have aided in the psycho-spiritual healing of many. Education and training include an M.A. in Ed. in Counseling/Human Relations and Behavior (NAU), a B.S. in Sociology (ASU), and ten powerful months of psychological and metaphysical training in a Tibetan community. I've been a social activist from time to time (very hard) in educational matters, for women, and for Native Americans. Sometimes a woman's got to do what a woman's got to do! I have two grown children, a son and a daughter, now in college pursuing their dreams (my daughter is an author too), while I happily live out the second half of my life, doing what I love: teaching self-discovery workshops, writing, and meditating. With a background in college theater, my experience as a psychotherapist, and my profound interest in freeing the individual from unsavory sociological influence, I write entertaining and sometimes educational books that facilitate personal growth and transformation. I enjoy mixing it up by writing in various genres blending psychology, philosophy, fantasy, dark fantasy, romance, and even horror. I have been writing for twenty-five years, and I plan to write until I die. Writers block? Huh, what's that? My interests (aside from writing) are facilitating self-discovery workshops, composing songs, singing, meditating to classical music, metaphysical realms, philosophical exploration, deep meaningful conversations, playing in the ocean and rain and snow, walking through tall forests, sitting under the stars, (I am so not a party girl), traveling to foreign countries, genealogy, history, quantum physics, and cats. I have four lovely felines (yes, I am the cat lady). I love fairy tales, going outside the box, and reading between the lines. I strive to see what is often missed, and to not miss what can't be seen. There is such a life out there, and in there--beyond all perception! So I close my eyes, feel my inner rhythm, and jump off the cliff of convention. And when I land, though I might be quaking in my boots, I gather my courage and go exploring. Through travel, study, and work, I've gained a rich awareness of cultural differences among people and their psychosocial struggles. I have discovered that oppression often results from the unexamined adoption of outside perceptions. The healing always has been in the individual's stamina to expel out-side perceptions of self and and constructively exert one's unique core being into the world. I am driven to facilitate expanded awareness that people may separate who they are from who they are told to be. Embracing personal power by loving our unique selves in our weaknesses and strengths, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or for worse . . . forever--is a key to joyous living. My motto is: Trust your story. Live the Mystery.
    
12. Long Stories Short by Marc Nash - 2013-05-30 02:31:32-04
    Marc Nash has worked 20 years in the counter-culture in the indie music scene and for the last 4 years has worked for a Charity in the freedom of expression realm. Born & lives in London where he mainly performs his readings, he has published 6 books to date, 3 novels and 3 collections of flash fiction.
    
13. Leave the Cult Handbook by Hiyaguha Cohen, PhD - 2013-05-30 02:33:42-04
    Dr. Hiyaguha Cohen is an author, educator, and professional life coach who spent 23 years in a cult. She loves to write engaging books that help people. Her doctoral work centered on coaching individuals leaving cults, and that research forms the basis for the Leave the Cult Handbook. Her other books include Boldly Live: Empowerment Lessons from Star Trek, The Trek Factor, The No-Pain Resume Workbook. She ghostwrote a bestselling book about emotional eating and has a novel in progress. Dr. Cohen lives on Kauai where she teaches and maintains a private coaching practice. Her passions include tai chi, trying to figure out the meaning of life, and standard poodles.
    
14. Budget Scrapbooking for Beginners - 2013-05-30 02:34:01-04
    Phyillis Mathews, an upcoming author for crafts and DIY projects!
    
15. Be Positive! Think Positive! Feel Positive! Surviving Junior High - 2013-05-30 02:34:51-04
    Best seller author, Dr. Orly Katz, is an expert for youth empowerment and life skills, who hold a doctorate in Educational Leadership; She is a sought after guest on TV and radio, and a national speaker and work shop facilitator for parents, educationalists and youth. Orly is the founder of the "Simply Me" Center for: Leadership, Empowerment and Self Esteem. Her two book series: Surviving Junior High, and Surviving Primary School, are recommended by the Ministry of Education, and are being taught in many schools as part of the curriculum in life skills lessons. Orly lives in Haifa, with her Husband and three children. For more information: www.SimplyMeModel.com
    
16. Peer Pressure vs. True Friendship – Surviving Primary School - 2013-05-30 02:35:13-04
    Best seller author, Dr. Orly Katz, is an expert for youth empowerment and life skills, who hold a doctorate in Educational Leadership; She is a sought after guest on TV and radio, and a national speaker and work shop facilitator for parents, educationalists and youth. Orly is the founder of the "Simply Me" Center for: Leadership, Empowerment and Self Esteem. Her two book series: Surviving Junior High, and Surviving Primary School, are recommended by the Ministry of Education, and are being taught in many schools as part of the curriculum in life skills lessons. Orly lives in Haifa, with her Husband and three children. For more information: www.SimplyMeModel.com
    
17. Mean Woman Blues - 2013-05-30 02:35:39-04
    Julie Smith is the author of several mystery series, two of them set in New Orleans, where she lives. NEW ORLEANS MOURNING, the first book in the Skip Langdon series, won the Edgar for Best Novel. The Talba Wallis series is a spinoff. Smith is a former journalist who worked for the New Orleans Times-Picayune and the San Francisco Chronicle. she is the founder of the digital publishing start-up, booksBnimble.
    
18. The Man Called Bowdry - 2013-05-30 02:35:57-04
    Van Holt wrote his first western when he was in high school and sent it to a literary agent, who soon returned it, saying it was too long but he would try to sell it if Holt would cut out 16,000 words. Young Holt couldn't bear to cut out any of his perfect western, so he threw it away and started writing another one. A draft notice interrupted his plans to become the next Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour. A tour of duty as an MP stationed in South Korea was pretty much the usual MP stuff except for the time he nabbed a North Korean spy and had to talk the dimwitted desk sergeant out of letting the guy go. A briefcase stuffed with drawings of U.S. aircraft and the like only caused the overstuffed lifer behind the counter to rub his fat face, blink his bewildered eyes, and start eating a big candy bar to console himself. Imagine Van Holt's surprise a few days later when he heard that same dumb sergeant telling a group of new admirers how he himself had caught the famous spy one day when he was on his way to the mess hall. Holt says there hasn't been too much excitement since he got out of the army, unless you count the time he was attacked by two mean young punks and shot one of them in the big toe. Holt believes what we need is punk control, not gun control. After traveling all over the West and Southwest in an aging Pontiac, Van Holt got tired of traveling the day he rolled into Tucson and he has been there ever since, still dreaming of becoming the next Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour when he grows up. Or maybe the next great mystery writer. He likes to write mysteries when he's not too busy writing westerns or trying to find out when they are going to start making Twinkies again.
    
19. NightmarZ: Asylum - 2013-05-30 02:40:13-04
    Thirty-something, schizophrenic psychopath, obsessed with zombies, always sharp-witted, fan of scatophile retorts and random violence.
    
20. Noah’s Petting Zoo by Idan Hadari - 2013-05-30 02:40:37-04
    I always wanted to write children's books, but I didn't have the courage, time or right frame of mind. After I completed my first degree in Computer Engineering, I found myself creating children's software; teaching private lessons in all areas; and teaching children to swim, in both the first and second levels. As a result of working with kids, the connection to writing a book for children was a natural progression and I found myself writing many different stories about almost everything, and always left them in the desk drawer. When an idea pops into my head I ask these questions: Will a child want to read this book? Will a parent want to read this book to or with their child? Would this book make a parent or a child feel something? Is there something visual here that will hold the child's interest? Will a child see things in a different way after reading the book? If the answer to these questions is yes, then I know I'm on the right track. This is my first book to be published in a Kindle version; I hope that I will publish many more children's books, in the same genre soon.
    
21. Wilson-Can by Sivan Zimmerli - 2013-05-30 02:40:56-04
    I have two passions in life: one is children and the second is books. The combination of children and books is the best for me. I created this funny children book with lots of love and joy. I am happily married to a wonderful man and I have a sweet dog at home.
    
22. Killing Mohammed - 2013-05-30 03:00:01-04
    I was born in Indiana, but have spent the last fifteen years in Bloomington, illinois. I’ve spent some time as a news reporter, a disc jockey, a youth sports coach, and more years than I care to remember as a salesman. Most of these experiences have amalgamated themselves into my books in the form of a scene, theme, or character. I enjoy simple pleasures like trail running, spending time at home, and top shelf Tequila. I’m married with four kids and a goldendoodle.
    
23. Still Fine at Forty - 2013-05-30 03:32:28-04
    Dakota Madison has been writing since she learned to read and fell in love with books. When she's not at her computer creating spicy new romances, Dakota is traveling to exotic locales or spending time with her husband and their bloodhounds.
    
24. Killer Work from Home Jobs: 460 Jobs SUPER BOOK - 2013-05-30 05:21:27-04
    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, webmaster 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," and the recently released "Killer Work from Home Jobs: SBI! Site Build It! Website and Business Builder" in the Job Search series.
    
25. Angel Of Mercy - 2013-05-30 06:21:33-04
    "Kathy Clark has had 23 romance / women’s fiction novels published by several publishers, including Harlequin and Dell which have sold more than 3 million copies globally in at least 11 different languages. Her books have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today Best Seller lists and she has received numerous industry awards including Romantic Times Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2013 two of her books won first place in The Best Indie Books of the year for Young adult and suspense. After spending several years writing screenplays she has returned to writing novels and has branched out into suspense, mainstream and young adult genres. She has enjoyed co-writing these latest books with her husband Bob Wernly under the pen name of Bob Kat. Kathy’s latest and 24th book published was After Midnight, a suspense set in Denver and is the first of a trilogy called Denver After Dark. It has been well received and reviewers, across the board, have rated it 4 and 5 stars. The trailer for that book can be found from my website at www.nightwriter93.com or directly on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxSkqqaD-2Q Bob Kat became active in 2012 with two projects published. First was the mainstream novel, Life’s What Happens, a fictionalized treatment of the 1969 to early 1970 anti-war movement as it played out at Kent State University. Bob Wernly was there, and the characters and thoughtful telling of the story was a fascinating insight into the era. The reviews have been amazing. The direct link to the YouTube trailer can be found at the following http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQBnqNNNHUE&feature=plcp But after several years of contemplating where to take their newly launched co-writing career, they concluded there was a mutual and burning passion to spend their time writing for young adults. The passion stems from the many real-life stories of teen suicide, bullying, runaways, abuse and drugs. Add to that, the caustic nature of the television and film content that most certainly weighs on this age group’s ability to maintain a positive healthy outlook as they mature into their twenties. The CUL8R time travel action adventure series was inaugurated in December, 2012. There are many unique features of this series, and the positive message it will send to its readers will be awesome! That’s right, awesome! Really. Actually, it will be epic! The series website is www.cuul8rseries.com Book #1, OMG was published in eBook and paperback in time for Christmas. And no zombies or vampires were killed in the making of the series! "