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1. Goodness and Mercy - Patti Hill is the author of six novels, Like a Watered Garden (Christy Finalist), Always Green, In Every Flower, The Queen of Sleepy Eye, and Seeing Things (A Foreward Magazine finalist for best book of the year, religious category). She is a sought after speaker and teacher. She lives in Colorado with her husband (Hunky Hubby) and has two grown sons living far afield. When not writing, Patti loves to garden, hike in the Colorado high country, kibitz with friends, and cook with her husband. She likes to write stories encourage wonderment.
   
2. Container Gardening Season by Season - Gloria Daniels has wanted to be an author for most of her life and has written many books and articles. However, she has never published a book until Kindle came along. She has published 2 #1 best selling Kindle books. Now that she has followed her dream,she knows there will be many more books to follow. Gloria was born in Maine and has always lived there. She was married right out of high school and raised 6 children. Last year, she and her spouse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She and Arthur taught ballroom dancing for over 20 years. When they retired from dancing, she worked for 15 years at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maine,specializing in Health Data. She then went on to build authority websites for her own enjoyment. Her largest site, www.home-decorating-room-by-room.com, has been listed in Google as a number one site in many categories.
   
3. Inner Moonlight - Carrigan Fox began developing her passion for writing during her gruesome middle school years, where the prospect of escaping into a world of her own making was infinitely more satisfying than that of the petty pre-teen dramas that baffled her. When she was nineteen, someone had the audacity to suggest that she consider writing romance. Instead, her writing took a backseat to her budding teaching career, where she spent twelve years struggling to comprehend how someone couldn't love Dickens, Twain, and Wilde. And with the ongoing shifts in education and her young child's constant reminders of the joys that life has to offer, Carrigan felt compelled to finally more aggressively pursue her passion for writing. After all, she could hardly encourage her own child to pursue her dreams unless she was doing the same. And fifteen years after she snorted at the preposterous suggestion of writing romance, she decided to do exactly that...and she is loving it!
   
4. Bonds of Matrimony - Carrigan Fox began developing her passion for writing during her gruesome middle school years, where the prospect of escaping into a world of her own making was infinitely more satisfying than that of the petty pre-teen dramas that baffled her. When she was nineteen, someone had the audacity to suggest that she consider writing romance. Instead, her writing took a backseat to her budding teaching career, where she spent twelve years struggling to comprehend how someone couldn't love Dickens, Twain, and Wilde. And with the ongoing shifts in education and her young child's constant reminders of the joys that life has to offer, Carrigan felt compelled to finally more aggressively pursue her passion for writing. After all, she could hardly encourage her own child to pursue her dreams unless she was doing the same. And fifteen years after she snorted at the preposterous suggestion of writing romance, she decided to do exactly that...and she is loving it!
   
5. Conduct Unbecoming of a Gentleman - I write historical romance fiction novels set in the 1800s forward with a twist of suspense. All of my characters and stories that are portrayed in my books are fictitious. I am a native of Texas, but I have traveled through out America and beyond. As a dreamer, I love to visit new places where I can imagine a heroine meeting a hero in a special way. I'm an avid reader of (all sorts) and I love to write. I married my high school sweat-heart and after having raised three sons plus one daughter, our love for each other remains unshaken. Now we enjoy our eight grandchildren. We can send them home, but we're always happy for their return. Outside of my family activities, I sing with the Silver Belles at my church and hate to miss even one practice. The local chapter of RWA is also at the top of my list of pleasures. It keeps me grounded with craft and connected with other writers. Most of all, I enjoy going fishing with my husband. Give me a pole and leave me alone to bask in the sun, listening to water gurgle along the riverbanks while allowing my mind to float away to some distance place. Ah! Perfect.
   
6. Bad Moon Rising by Frances di Plino - Writing as Frances di Plino gives Lorraine Mace the chance to let her dark side out. Under her own name she is the humour columnist for Writing Magazine (UK) and a competition judge for Writers’ Forum (UK). She is also co-author, with Maureen Vincent-Northam of The Writer's ABC Checklist (Accent Press). Lorraine runs a private critique service for writers (details on her website at http://www.lorrainemace.com). She is the founder of the Flash 500 competitions (http://www.flash500.com) covering flash fiction, humour verse and novel openings.
   
7. A Southern Moon Rising - Melanie D. Calvert-Benton is an author, professional photographer, book cover artist, freelance writer, television personality and outdoor woman. She is a retired respiratory care practitioner who now works with her first loves, photography and writing.  While running a successful photography business for years, she only recently turned to writing western romance fiction at the urging of author W.R. Benton. Melanie’s photography has appeared on all four covers of Mister Benton’s “The Drum Series,” as well as his latest book, "James McKay, U.S. Army Scout." Ms. Calvert-Benton is a former member of the Jackson Photographic Society, Mississippi Writers Guild, Women Anglers and Hunters, Mississippi Wildlife Federation, and is associated with the Western Writers of America through her husband, W. R. Benton.  Her work has not only appeared on W. R. Benton's books, but also the North American Hunting Club Cook Book, "Prizes of Autumn," and Mississippi Magazine.  Additionally, Today’s Mississippi Woman magazine recognized her as an outstanding Mississippi woman. Melanie is the 2012-2013 Historian for the W. D Holder, #458 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy located in Jackson, Mississippi.
   
8. The Boomerpreneur Revolution - Richard Grehalva is a author, speaker,consultant,coach and the founder of "The Grey Hair Entrepreneur" -- he is a recognized industry expert on persuasion and influence for creating mindset performance strategies in information product development, marketing & consultative selling, leadership and personal development. He combines the heart of a teacher and the head of a successful business executive to guide organizations and individuals to reach their true potential. He teaches small business owners, experts, and other Boomerpreneurs how to turn their knowledge and experience into becoming trusted advisors in their market.To maintain his competitive spirit, he is an winning race car driver and sometimes includes his live video feeds from the track to illustrate his points in motivational speaking events. He is the son of Greywolf an elder and teacher and often incorporates his teaching into his programs.
   
9. The Ritual - I was born in the Netherlands and lived there until age 25, when I moved to England to live with my then boyfriend, who has been my husband since 2006. I have always been a linguist at heart, and while I only speak two languages fluently (Dutch and English), I know a little about a lot of other languages and will always be passionate about language in general and how to use it. My sister taught me how to read at age four because I showed interest, and since then reading has been one of my main hobbies. I love curling up with a good book, and always feel a sense of loss when it finishes and I have to resurface from the world that I have been so absorbed in until then. To pay the bills I work in the Human Resources department of a Government agency, but I dream of being a bestselling author someday. My home life is spent with my husband and four cats (which might possibly put me in the crazy cat lady category, but the simple truth is that I cannot look at two kittens and only choose one). There have been many writers who have given me many hours of enjoyment through their imagination, and I can think of no greater compliment than other people telling me that I did the same for them.
   
10. Negative Thinking: Overcome Negativity and Only Wrestle With Positive Thoughts Stress Free Life - Hi there, I have a free ebook offer and want to add the link in your site. I will appreciate if you inform me how I can link my ebook to your site. Detail of my book is given bellow- The book will be offered for free download, from May 24th - May 28th. Would you do anything to get that person back in your life? The pain can be real, I know. This guide will show you in what order you need to take very specific steps to get that person back in your arms. Your old relationship may be over, but why not start an even BETTER one? ASIN: B00D03VMWY http://www.amazon.com/Negative-Thinking-Overcome-Negativity-ebook/dp/B00D03VMWY/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369523204&sr=1-3&keywords=negative+thinking
    
11. Olivia West vs. Middle School: Round One by Kara Floyd - Kara has spent ten years teaching middle school. Over that time, she has acquired a bank of hilarious, impetuous, heartwarming, and sometimes heartbreaking, stories heard or overheard in the classrooms and hallways of her schools. Kara has always taught science, everything from Newton's Three Laws of Motion to sex ed. She has heard a few more giggles, and quite a few more stories, while teaching the latter. Through her debut novel, Olivia West vs. Middle School: Round 1, Kara hopes to help open lines of communication between parents and pre-teen daughters about all those subjects parents want to talk about, but do not necessarily know how to approach. She believes that it encourages the reader to be confident and happy in their own skin!
    
12. Missing Emily: Croatian Life Letters by Jodie Toohey - Jodie Toohey lives in Davenport, Iowa, with her husband, daughter, son, cat, and dog. When she is not writing fiction, she is writing poetry or helping people say what they want to say through her professional writing and editing business, Wordsy Woman Word Sales and Service. Her book of poetry for pre-teen and teen girls, "Crush and Other Love Poems for Girls," was published in 2008; her poetry collection, "The Other Side of Crazy," is set for publication by 918studio in September, 2013. Jodie also enjoys walking, hiking, and reading.
    
13. Society of Technocracy - Jerry Spadafore was born and raised in Port Huron, Michigan where he participated in sports while enjoying his friends and family. After high school he was inducted into the Army and was stationed at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado where he worked as an X-Ray Technician. While serving his country he met the love of his life, Sharon Baehler. After he was discharged they married and raised two wonderful boys. He completed his BA and MA degrees at Adams State College in Colorado and accepted a teaching position in Lincoln, Nebraska. Feeling that his education was not yet completed, he entered the doctoral program at the University of Nebraska. After graduation he accepted a teaching position at Idaho State University and retired Professor Emeritus in School Psychology. His wife also retired as an elementary teacher. After 30 years of snowy Idaho winters, Jerry and Sharon decided to move to sunny Temecula, California where they enjoy jogging, socializing and golf. Jerry and his son Jeff have run both the Boston and New York marathons. Motivation for writing Society of Technocracy was both prescriptive as well as a therapeutic endeavor. While politicians significantly impact our lives, there is much discontent. Technocracy is a political movement that offers clear alternatives. The essence of Technocracy defies logic. It is totally impractical but it makes as much sense as our current flawed system. Jerry has also published, “Jesus: Democrat or Republican?” and several academic tests and professional articles.
    
14. The Benton Kitchen by Nancy L. Benton - Nancy L Benton was born in Buffalo, New York and has been married for 37-years. She is a highly sought after cook (not chef) and delights in her culinary talents. She believes in good food, the best ingredients, and affordability. She states, "I grew up in an Italian family and my mother made sure I participated in all household duties especially cooking. Some of my fondest childhood memories take me back to those weekends where I made homemade bread and pasta with my mother and the smells that would come out of the kitchen and permeate the house." Food is an experience and one that needs to be maximized since we require food daily.
    
15. Space and Time – the stone of life by Paulina. J - I am a 17 year old that always dreamed of becoming an author. I loved writing ever since I learned how to write, but I love watching films just as much. I was five when the foundational idea for a story came to my mind. I like to dream big…
    
16. Magical Ventures of Loli and Lenny (Trumpets in the Wild) - Fantasy author Pratibha R DH believes that she has had this connection with the fairies right from the tender age of seven. The fairies in her world loved telling her stories about the fairy cosmos and their acquaintances - the dragons, unicorns, witches and the wizards. Her parents and siblings refused to believe her, so she promised the fairies that she would publish their stories one day and the world would know about them. In course of time, to get respite from the endless goading from her parents and her teachers about how she must stop day dreaming, she enclosed all her stories in a sealed file. And then studied with a vengeance to pursue a master's degree in Economics, a diploma in Computer Networking coupled with certifications from Cisco and Microsoft (MCSE, CCNA). Life became busy what with her job as a Content Specialist, when the bond with the fairies was revived again and she was reminded of her promise. From then onwards, her life was one balancing act with the major part of her work in the day consisting of content writing for websites, SEO copywriting, article writing, blogging and web designing, whereas by night she recommenced her childhood promise of writing about the fairy realm. She has also released a paranormal romance novelette "Redemption" and is working on the third volume of Magical Ventures of Loli and Lenny. "Secret code of Magicians" is her next novel to be released in August. Some say that her novel "Magical Ventures of Loli and Lenny," is roughly inspired by the real life accounts of the fairies. Rumour also has it that except for her two little boys, no one from her kin knows about this secret pact with the fairies. Not even her husband!
    
17. Just Add Heat by Genevieve Jourdin - I'm a writer of romancy chick lit that leans to the steamy side, mother to a surly teen, and general dogsbody for my husband's audio company. In my dark past I've been a bank teller, waitress, bookkeeper, telemarketer (I'm sorry!), bartender, chef, and restaurant owner. Writing has been the one thing that I've always done, and I'm such a sucker for a happy ending that I can't write anything else. My deserted island must have: a loaded Kindle with a solar charger. That is, of course, only if there's food available.
    
18. Thy Kingdom Fall (After Eden Series, Book #1) - Austin Dragon is a native of New York and has lived in Los Angeles, California for the last twenty years. Words to describe him, in no particular order: U.S. Army; English teacher; resident of Paris, France; political junkie; movie buff; campaign manager and staffer on presidential and gubernatorial campaigns; Fortune 500 corporate recruiter. Yes, Christian too.
    
19. The Vampire Affair, Part 1 - Vivi Anna is an award winning, Canadian multi-published author in paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and scifi. She's been writing since 2002, and since then she's published close to 23 books and novellas for Harlequin, Kensington, Avon and others. She also writes YA under the name Tawny Stokes.
    
20. The Tree Of Jesse - Critically acclaimed screenwriter Mattison brings forth the debut best seller THE TREE OF JESSE. "The authors writing skill and the interesting plot kept me turning pages." - Long And Short Reviews "The book has a "The DaVinci Code" feel to it, with the race against time to translate clues that relate to Biblical prophecy." "Ms. Mattison is a truly skilled author with an amazing way with words."-It's Raining Books "'A definite must-read. 'The Tree of Jesse' shows Mattison at the height of the author's powers--certain, confident, breathtaking." - New York Book Pundit
    
21. The Demon Isle Witches - Sugar Nut, Noted Naysayer, Thrift Store Junky, Gypsy Jazzer, Flip-Flop Fiend, Flavored Lattes: Decaf Only Please! Doggy Mama: Adopt Today! Lives in Fantasy Land... Rachel Humphrey – D’aigle was born in Malden Massachusetts, in July of 1973. A few months later the Great Chelsea Fire burned the family home and business. After spending the next 8 years traveling around New England as migrant workers (in attempts to rebuild their lives), her family finally settled down in Freedom, Maine. Rachel graduated from Mount View High School in 1991 and continued her education at the University of Maine where she met and married her husband, Gypsy Jazz musician and Luthier, Rich D’aigle. They currently reside in the state of Utah, in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley alongside two furry beasties.
    
22. Sorcerer - Randy has written Several books and short stories. All are available on Amazon.com and other venues.Randy lives in Maryland with his wife Veronica and their five cats.
    
23. Difficult People: Dealing With Difficult People At Work - Colin G Smith is an author that has been driven to find the very best methods for creating effective personal change for over ten years. His straight-forward, practical books include; 'Awesome Mind Power Techniques' and 'Creative Problem Solving Techniques To Change Your Life.'
    
24. What We Found - New Mexico-Arizona Book Award-winning author Kris Bock writes action-packed romantic suspense, often involving outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Her other books include d Whispers in the Dark and Rattled. A full-time writer, her hobbies include hiking, rock climbing, and photography. To learn more about her latest work, visit www.krisbock.com.
    
25. Dating In The Dark: sometimes love just pretends to be blind - Pete is 32 and lives with his wife, Lucie, and their pet sofa, Jeff. He's been writing for just under three years and they've been pretty eventful; well, more eventful than he thought sitting on Jeff, typing, would be, anyway.
    
26. The Abortionist - Elisha writes poetry, essay, and fiction. She lives in Portland, Maine with her husband and their two small sons.
    
27. Yahweh’s Women by Lisa Grim - I am a persistent writer. When a story takes hold of me, I navigate the rising tides of work, housecleaning, cooking, and laundry to reach the little island in front of my computer. Bit by bit, my stories make their way from my brain to my readers. I have published two novels so far and hope to publish many more.
    
28. Dating Again After Divorce For Women: Secrets to Finding the Love that is Right for You - Sherril Baldwin has spent a lot of time as a single dating woman. She has tried it all, singles dances, online dating, fix-ups, going to events, and more. She has dated great guys and jerks. She has made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
    
29. Golden Days - "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! "