Right Man/ Wrong Groom: Paradise Cove Series - Destination Wedding Book 1 by Patrice Wilton (36 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

*NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PATRICE WILTON is excited to tell you about her new release!* For those readers that love her PARADISE COVE SERIES, her fourth book is available for purchase NOW! RIGHT MAN/WRONG GROOM is the first book in the DESTINATION WEDDING series in PARADISE COVE. Nadine Thomas is in Paradise Cove to marry her golf pro fiancé, Michael Williams. Her first love, Jeremy is Michael's brother, who went off to war and returned a bitter, broken man. When she sees him again at the wedding he's now a firefighter and has got his life back in balance. Their attraction is still red hot. Putting a damper on the flames, Nadine is determined to go through with the wedding, to commit her love to Michael--until she learns his terrible secret. Can Jeremy win the love of the woman he once turned his back on, and will Nadine trust that their love is real? Reviews for Paradise Cove SUNSHINE, SORROW AND SECOND CHANCES AT LOVE "The story unfolds at a great pace and the emotions and problems of Kayla and Sean are explored well. I loved the little side stories which all fed into each other. There are definitely layers in this book!" INCREDIBLY EMOTIONAL AND INTENSE! LOVED IT! "This book covers so many emotions I don't know where to begin. There were places I cried and when I giggled. Can't wait to see what Ms. Wilton comes up with for the other books in the series." "A REALLY WONDERFUL FEEL GOOD BOOK LEAVES YOU WANTING MORE! This is the first book I've read by this author, and I loved it! Loved the characters, the surrounding, the plot and issues and emotions in this book. Could not put it down until I was finished and I still want more! Reviews for Hooked on You "Taylor is a strong, loveable, bullheaded, young woman who you will want to cheer for and strangle both at the same time. Colt is a hardworking, handsome, strong willed man you will want to root for and roll your eyes at for every wrong step he takes. And you will ...

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The TwoCent Times (Anthology of Oddness Book 1) by B C Woodruff (13 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Hidden away at right angles to the reality we know, countless stories (and surprises) are waiting. The mundane is a prelude to adventure in this anthology of oddity. An ordinary farmer makes an earth-shattering discovery about the world he lives in, and a woman navigates an unconventional course through time to save her people. A prisoner mounts a daring escape, only to discover the outside world isn't quite what they thought, and a skilled negotiator is held at the mercy of the technology they helped bring into existence. Full of darkness, intrigue, and insight, the TwoCent Times unapologetically holds a mirror up to the human soul.

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Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales by Brian Braden (DeadPixel Publications) (55 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

FLYING TOASTERS - THE DEADPIXEL TALES is a collection of engaging short stories that range from gritty to haunting. Thought-provoking to ridiculous. The authors of DeadPixel Publications craft tales that will appeal to all readers through solid storytelling, crossing genre lines, and focusing on brilliant characters and twisted plots. In THE MAN UPSTAIRS, Hanna Elizabeth cooks up a ghost story flavored with dashes of wit, humor, and a generous spoonful of old fashioned revenge. The Wild West is given a supernatural face in THE CAVE, as Brian L. Braden crafts a beautiful, subtly creepy tale steeped in mystery, courage, and death. Robert Brumm takes on immortality in MY DEAD FRIEND NANCY, reminding us to be careful what we wish for. In THE LIGHTGIVER, Thomas Cardin takes us into an intriguing world where a slave's escape from sinister overlords begins a descent into darkness that reveals his own inner light. ALTITUDE SICKNESS by C.M. Saunders is a white-knuckle account of fate and revenge at 35,000 feet. In PRISM, John Gregory Hancock introduces a reluctant fantasy hero who is forced into mystery and adventure. And finally, in THE BALLAD OF AZRON BEZRON, Steven Wetherell shares a witty tale about a thief grudgingly sent on a hero's quest. One or more of the stories in this book contain language meant for adults. If you're easily offended by curse words and are quick to write negatives reviews based solely on them, this might not be the book for you. DeadPixel Publications is just a bunch of people with day jobs, writing for the pure love of the craft and hoping for a little success along the way. By joining forces we help promote each other and create a community of sharing and collaboration with one goal in mind: Helping the public find some kick ass books to read (if we do say so ourselves).

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Summer Nights: A Flash Fiction Anthology (The Great Noveling Adventure Book 1) by The Great Noveling Adventure (14 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

SUMMER NIGHTS is the first flash fiction anthology compiled by The Great Noveling Adventure. The collected stories run the gamut from first love to heartbreak, revenge to forgiveness, redemption to murder. They, like the thirteen authors who contributed them, are widely varied, but they each demonstrate the same truth: A lot can happen in a single night.

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After Dinner Conversation (May, 2023): Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Literary Magazine (After Dinner Conversation Magazine Book 35) by donalee Moulton (After Dinner Conversation) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing out loud... then this magazine is for you! "After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - May 2023 • Moist: The narrator's houseplants are inexplicably being watered, which causes her to question all of reality. • The Draft: Society forces all babies to be born, but creates a lottery system requiring all men to care for them. • Never Enough (Until You Earn It): Two African refugees make their way to Europe and are provided "basic income." • Final Determination: A murder victim is waiting in the afterlife to decide the eternal fate of her recently deceased killer. • More: A cheating husband's mistress discovers he is married and forces him to tell his wife about their relationship. • His Neighbor's Wife: An unhappy husband kills his neighbor's wife so that his wife will be put to death under "law of vindication." • The Waiting Room: A teenager strikes up a conversation with those waiting to get new life dreams assigned to them. After Dinner Conversation believes humanity is improved by ethics and morals grounded in philosophical truth. Philosophical truth is discovered through intentional reflection and respectful debate. In order to facilitate that process, we have created a growing series of short stories across genres, a monthly magazine, and two podcasts. These accessible examples of abstract ethical and philosophical ideas are intended to draw out deeper ...

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Adventuring Together: A Flash Fiction Anthology: Season Five by Beth Freemont (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Journey far and away with twenty mini escapes. These snack-sized tales are the perfect length for reading during a coffee break, between classes, waiting in line at the grocery store, or any time you need a pocket story to jump into. In these pages, you'll survive a harrowing encounter with an alien monster; witness the creation of history's greatest natural disasters; discover the origins of a restrictive, perhaps destructive, function within androids; and eavesdrop on the schemes of three conniving witch sisters -- and you'll still be home in time for lunch!

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Champions: An Anthology of Winning Fantasy Stories by Eric Lange (67 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Champions is an anthology of more than thirty of the best fantasy stories that the online writing community has to offer; from spells gone wrong to prisons for gods and much more. This anthology brings together the winning stories from the monthly competitions of Reddit's FantasyWriters forum with each story demonstrates the vivid and extraordinary worlds that the fantasy genre has to offer. The competitions these stories won range from the end of 2011 until the middle of 2015, meaning that the entries in Champions cover almost every kind of fantasy genre you can think of. With over thirty stories this anthology showcases a wide range of tales and demonstrates what it is we most love about fantasy tales: that anything is possible. The relevant writing prompt also appears alongside each entry, giving you the opportunity to try your hand at writing something yourself, and each writer weaves a wonderful story for you to enjoy. This anthology features stories from: Ken Lim, Ian Michael Everett, Lesley Taylor, Ryan Hampton, David Eubanks, Alex Woods, Christine S.R. Jackson, David Babcock, B Lynch, Louise Stanley, G. T. Holmes, C. C. Lewer, Ryan Hampton, Anthony Pinggera, Eric Lange, Devon Young, Andrew Meyer, A.M. Adams, Andrea Stewart, Paul Nabil Matthis, Eamon Brenner, and more...

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The Inkwell presents: Triumvirate by LA Harper (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Words are a writer's stock in trade, the platforms we build on to entertain, mystify, and entrance. Sometimes we perform grand gestures, paragraphs tumbling over pages to sweep our audience away. But more often than not, it's the right words spoken at the right time that make all the difference. This collection explores how three little words can change everything. Not a Moth - An extraordinary discovery in the subway leads to more questions than answers. Summoned - Duty doesn't wait even when you must. Letter from a Stranger - Rose is in the process of getting good and drunk when she stumbles across a mysterious letter. Chew Your Leather - A daughter discovers the secret to her family's success. Dollhouse - Some doors are better left unopened. Theory of a Clean Mind - Clashing personalities lead to murderous results. Talk About Being Saved - Once a trigger is pulled, release can be hard to find. For the Birds - Following orders from on high doesn't always make sense. The Deathless Ones - Two hardened mercenaries realize some paydays aren't worth it.

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The Inkwell presents: Early for Eternity by LA Harper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

There are certain things in life we like to be early for: the big game, weddings, ticket sales, the new iPhone drop. The one thing no one wants to be early for is Death. Join us this month for nine stories that explore what happens when you're early for eternity. Just a Little Longer - Death waits to welcome her newest soul, but then her plans change. Dances with Death - The King of the Underworld is surprised to find someone he least expected walking his halls. These People Aren't My Friends - Jarome heads to meet a friend at a bar and the evening does not go as planned. To War - An unexpected guest to the underworld leaves Queen Malicious with a bad taste in her mouth and an itch for revenge. Pink Sequin Hell (#3) - Brimstone Outfitters strikes again when Lust puts on the pink sequin bikini Kevin brought home in his initial clothing haul (#1). Between Worlds - Cerylia, fae on a mission, ends up having an unexpected conversation beyond the veil that changes the course of her plans. Now, and For All Eternity - A bounty hunter is sent to find someone known as Madam Death, who has been taking people before their time. Kiss of Death - When two old friends meet for a lunch date, neither is expecting how it's all about to change. Betting on the End - Every new year's a very special poker game happens in a very particular bar. And in this game, the stakes are deadly.

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The Inkwell presents: Revenants by LA Harper Price verified 3 hours ago

Whether physical, metaphorical, or somewhere in between, these deaths and returns remind us that an ending is simply a beginning in disguise. Sometimes that ending, that change, is sorely needed, and sometimes, it is unexpected, but always, there is no going back. And in the nine stories within, second chances mean everything to the characters. Memories Cast - Some pasts are too painful to bear, especially when repeated. Bill, From Accounting - Has no one ever learned not to offer an opinion to the higher-ups? No Strings Attached - First impressions can hide a multitude of sins. Again - The light at the end of the tunnel may not be what you think. Birds of a Feather - Betrayal and rescue sometimes taste equally sour. Proof of Death - Retirement plans aren't what they're cracked up to be. What Not To Do - Some inheritances can be the death of us. Who Are You Wearing? - The wedding day is fast approaching and the bride isn't dressed yet. The Last Day with Sir Boots - Specializing in last wishes can sometimes be very rewarding

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The Inkwell presents: This is Not an Anthology by LA Harper (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

From harmless pranks to deadly mistakes, the wrong symbols in the right place are rife with possibility. It could be the start of a meet-cute across the wrong order or result in the discovery of a fantastic world just beyond the one we know. It could also end in a trip to the hospital or horrors rising from the deep. But at no time are any of these repercussions expected. Down the Rabbit Hole - A little casual drug use opens up a whole new world. Muskrat Mishap - Instructions don't help when there is no order to anything. On A Mission - How can you find answers when you're not sure what you're looking for? A Fluffy Misadventure - Show and tell goes awry due to the best of intentions. Intern's Chip - An attempt to impress results in mechanical mayhem. Payment on Delivery - Doing a favour is often more trouble than it's worth. The Claim - Family secrets should sometimes stay buried. Jam Session for the Brokenhearted - A little song, a little drink, and a lot of introspection.

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The Inkwell presents: Why Are We Here? by LA Harper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Let's be honest, who likes meetings? And when you find yourself facing one somewhere you don't expect, like a public bathroom, or regarding a situation too fantastical to contemplate, like how to banish a hellhound, the waste of time suddenly becomes a nightmare. As much as we hate them, sometimes a meeting can lead to a meet-cute or a comedy of errors that result in beauty. Baptized by Fire - After preparing for the encounter with the Hellhound, Gene, Stevens, Dennis and the Father gear up for the fight of their lives. (Part 3/3) Early, Yet Late - Tensions finally come to a head as Amy witnesses the implosion of Katie's decisions. This Is What It Looks Like - After an eye-opening reveal and the fight after, Spencer looks to a new acquaintance for solace. While Rome Burns - A nervous boy, a wary girl. A fateful meeting that changes everything. Inconvenient Timing - One moment, he's stepping out of the shower, then he blinks and is somewhere else entirely. Pat finds out there's nothing quite like being summoned by the most inconvenient entity on the plane. Parliament Pranks - If you poke the bear, you get the claws, as one Inkwellian finds out the hard way while celebrating the group's first birthday.

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The Inkwell presents: Skin in the Game by LA Harper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This month we approached things a little differently, defining a setting for our writers to flex their creative muscles in. And what was that setting? Why, one of death and resurrection, with a sprinkling of godly interference. Skin in the Game - Eleanor awakes to an unexpected and unwanted guest, and it's awkward for all involved. A Forgotten Life - When her best friend is selected to be sacrificed, everything changes for Calathea, including her perception of reality. Who Won? - Two wildly different men remind Kristina that life isn't all about playing it safe, even if doing so puts you at risk. Brothers in Arms - The frontlines are a dangerous and terrifying affair, even if divine luck is on your side. Trip of Two Lifetimes - After a lifetime serving others, Christian just wants a holiday, but the Gods seem bent on derailing his much-needed relaxation. The Death of the Clean Person - The more effort one makes to maintain perfect cleanliness, the more attention one draws from those they wish to avoid. Providence's Longshot - While caught up in a gas station robbery, Chris realizes the deck is stacked against him.

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Unshod by Jan Morrill (AIW Press) (69 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

An anthology of traditional and contemporary western short stories where the characters are lain bare. Feel the pain of a young Japanese girl who comes home from an internment camp after World War II and learns it's easier to go with the flow than to fight the current. Struggle with an expectant mother on the cold winter prairie while she waits for her husband to come home from a hunting trip. Journey with a young woman to the Four Corners as she tries to connect with her Navajo ancestors. Try not to believe in the superstition of the blue moon -- if one dies, three more will follow. Know that one way or another, life will change inalterably that day. Walk in the footsteps of an old cowpoke who thought he made the deal of a lifetime. Suffer the torments of a young lady who wants desperately to marry but seems destined never to wed. Walk the wild western paths and run from unimaginable dangers. Choose between an unhappy life of luxury or a happy life of simplicity. Nine female authors pen western tales that you'll want to retell around a campfire. These aren't your granddaddy's westerns. They're the next generation's, and they're darn good.

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The Inkwell presents: Invitation to Attend by LA Harper (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Any writer will tell you a variation of the following: that their characters will not co-operate, or 'come to the party'. Sometimes, like in the stories in this anthology, the situation is more true than in others. Below, you will find many invitations to attend, from the banal to the mysterious. What do they find when the arrive? And for some, what keeps them from doing so in the first place? Camaraderie, friendship, these elements and many more define humanity's wish to come together for an evening. To share tales around a campfire, attend the latest club or simply spend time in each other's company. Not all invited will make it, but their stories are just as important, more often than not the catalyst for another night out. Bond Fire - A bonfire, friends, and a past heavy with memory converge in this tale of love and loss The Sleepover - A night of movies and girltalk goes tragically awry, leaving one of the number with a responsibility they never asked for Who's Gonna Love You Tonight - Attraction strikes when you least expect it, especially for those not looking for it The Witch's Mansion - Do I dare spend a night in the haunted house? And will my friends and I emerge unscathed the next day? Whale of a Tale - Beyond the mirror lies a sea of possibilities, adventure, and a little bit of creativity Forget Me Not - Memories are most precious, not least of all when they are so fleeting Please Hold - A college kid, down on his luck, comes upon a windfall, but is it a hand up or a drag down? Scavenged Reality - Join the hunt, follow the clues, discover the prize changing fantasy into reality

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The Inkwell presents: A Literary Mixtape by LA Harper Price verified 9 hours ago

Before man learned to write, music safeguarded the legacies of generations. Able to elicit emotions of all kinds, it speaks to all souls. For us, it inspired our imaginations to conjure tales both great and small. Join us and discover the 10 worlds formed by the music of our minds in our literary mixtape. We Were Not Born To Follow - A constellation is stirred to action by a kelpie unwilling to bow to pressure. Passionfruit - A young man reflects on a relationship that may not be all it's cracked up to be. Crazy As Hell - Do not stare into the mirrors, especially when what stares back is not your reflection. Hallelujah - A musician reflects on just how much his lady's action may parallel a tale once heard. Crystal Palaces - Trapped within a gilded cage, one woman seeks something beautiful to say. You Showed Me Paradise When All I Saw Was Sin - When failure drags at one's soul, indulging in what is wrong for you can be cathartic. Only A Matter Of Time - Duty may be all-important, but that doesn't prevent the person keeping Time on track from asking "What if?" The Bridge - When the horde is knocking at the door, sometimes the one most capable is the one most reviled. Breach of Contract - There are some people you don't want to leave off the guest list. You never know what they'll do when they find out. The Escape Within - When the pain becomes too much to bear, a cop must find distraction in unlikely circumstances.

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Nine Lives by Gary Kittle (8 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Nine Lives is a collection of dark short stories, highlighting the complex emotional lives of both ordinary and extraordinary people. Some are tragedies, some end with uplifting resolutions; and there are moments of humour and high drama, hope and courage throughout. Absorbing characters include an ex-RAF crewman haunted by his memories of the Dresden fire bombings, a conscientious objector forced onto the parade ground against his will, a cross-dresser facing an uncomfortable reunion with his estranged father, a moral dilemma for Hans Asperger, and a young Norman Wisdom struggling against poverty and adversity. For the reader who enjoys variety as well as satisfying surprises, Nine Lives will leave you purring.

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Fade to Noir (Malarkey's ImaginOmnibus Book 2) by NT Anderson (Sulk Media) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

When the light fades and the shadows whisper, do you ever ask yourself if it's something sinister? As the veil of night settles across the land, can you imagine things you can't quite understand? There are worlds of wonder beyond our reckoning, worlds where reality is torn asunder... and they beckon... From fifteen different authors, we bring you tales of those things that walk among us. The inexplicable, the strange, and perhaps deranged, are all contained within the pages of Malarkey's ImaginOmnibus. What lies behind the mundane reality coating our world in a veneer of easy-to-digest simplicity? We bring you tales that just might be true, to enable you to see things anew. Allow Malarkey's ImaginOmnibus to show you...

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The Inkwell presents: Night Shift by LA Harper (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

From the night shift worker to creatures who abhor the sun, the denizens of the dark have fascinated readers since the very beginning. They are our boogeymen and heroes, our mysterious stranger and the monster in the alleyway. But, like the sun-kissed, they have lives and loves and stories worth telling, and we wish to tell them. The Painted Dragons - Street art not only livens up the neighborhood, but adds to it as well. The Snowglobe - A little nighttime mischief brings an unexpected revelation. Affirmations after Dark - Mysterious messages do not bode well in this house of the future. Guard Duty - What happens after dark only the shadows can tell. Something to Do with Love - Across the swamp he rides, to where silent love abides. Rising Ashes - Proving worthy is never as easy as it seems. The Paths We Take - What does one so timid gift to a lord? Aurora Deus - Beauty up above hides much down below (Ever wondered why the lights are so bright?). Lord Konstantin Vasylyshyn Zoltánfi's Housekeeper - Sometimes, curiosity can be the death of you. Red Light - Every evening is the same, except, maybe, this evening. Gone Fishing in the Dark - Being called up might not be the chore Gary expects it to be. How Far We're Willing to Go for Salvation - How far would you go to wash your past clean? Ten - On the cusp of becoming a Grownup, Boo learns some truths.

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Soulless Overlook: an Overlook Collection by HARGROVE PERTH (5 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

A companion to the Overlook Hotel, Soulless Overlook features tales of horror and paranormal on a dark, lonely winding highway that can only lead to death.

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Chamber of Chills by Doud Davidson (76 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

There is a dark chamber where monsters dwell. A place that will make your blood run cold. From author Doud Davidson come four tales of terror. Animals: Two young boys make their babysitter's life a living hell as a thunderstorm rages. But everything changes when lightning strikes a nearby mental asylum and the violent inmates escape. No Pets Allowed: An insecure manager of a Victorian rental property, a disgruntled renter, and the mysterious sounds of animals being killed in the apartment above all lead to the fantastical, twisted ending. The Invaders: The bizarre deaths of cattle, cowboys, and citizens lead the town marshal to a frightening conclusion... Something from another world has invaded their lives, and he must find a way to stop it before it's too late. The Gulf: A small plane crashes in the Gulf of Mexico. Two people stranded on the sinking aircraft face unspeakable horror as they fight for survival until help arrives.

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Ten Day in Mad-House by Nellie Bly (Cedro Classics) (311 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Ten Days in a Mad-House, describing New York City's most notorious mental institution, were written by journalist Nellie Bly in 1887. It was no mere armchair observation, because Bly got herself committed to Blackwell's and wrote a shocking exposé called Ten Days In A Madhouse. The series of articles became a best-selling book, launching Bly's career as a world-famous investigative reporter and also helping bring reform to the asylum.

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50 Self-Help Classics to Guide You to Financial Freedom by Napoleon Hill (Anthologis) (142 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Contains the following works: The Art of Money Getting: Golden Rules for Making Money [P.T. Barnum] As a Man Thinketh [James Allen] The Science of Getting Rich [Wallace D. Wattles] Morning and Evening Thoughts [James Allen] The prophet [Khalil Gibran] Dollars Want Me: The New Road To Opulence [Henry Harrison Brown] The Art Of War [Sun Tzu] The Tao Te Ching [Lao Tzu] The Way to Wealth [Benjamin Franklin] The Richest Man in Babylon [George Samuel Clason] Meditations [Marcus Aurelius] Every Man His Own University [Russell H. Conwell] How to Get What You Want [Wallace D. Wattles] Self Development And Power [L. W. Rogers] Self-Reliance [Ralph Waldo Emerson] The Game of Life and How to Play it [Florence Scovel Shinn] The Life Triumphant [James Allen] The Psychology of Salemanship Franklin [William Walker Atkinson] What you can do with your will power [Russell H. Conwell] The Law of the Mastermind [Napoleon Hill] A Definite Chief Aim [Napoleon Hill] Self-Confidence [Napoleon Hill] Habit of Saving [Napoleon Hill] Initiative and Leadership [Napoleon Hill] Imagination [Napoleon Hill] Enthusiasm [Napoleon Hill] Self-Control [Napoleon Hill] Doing More than Paid For Starts [Napoleon Hill] A Pleasing Personality [Napoleon Hill] Accurate Thinking [Napoleon Hill] Concentration [Napoleon Hill] Cooperation [Napoleon Hill] Profiting by Failure [Napoleon Hill] Tolerance [Napoleon Hill] The Golden Rule [Napoleon Hill] From Poverty to Power [James Allen] The Way of Peace [James Allen] All These Things Added [James Allen] Byways to Blessedness [James Allen] The Mastery of Destiny [James Allen]

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Prompted, Issue 01: Reedsy's short story review (Prompted Magazine Book 1) by Reedsy Ltd (95 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Could you write, edit, and submit a prize-winning short story in 168 hours? Pick up this issue of PROMPTED and discover what's possible when writers face a deadline armed only with their talent, craft... and a writing prompt. Write about a group of sisters or a group of brothers. Write about somebody who knows they'll probably fail at something but does it anyway. Start your story with someone making a cup of tea. Each story is inspired by a one-sentence prompt and written in a single week -- demonstrating the power of inspiration and the places our imagination can take us with the slightest nudge. Featuring winning works from the world's most popular weekly short story contest and guest edited by Dawn Raffel (author of The Strange Case of Dr. Couney and former editor at The Literarian), PROMPTED is a new literary magazine from Reedsy. In this issue: Chris Kelley's AFTER THE ROCK· Stephanie Kaye's MYTHES· Shuvayon Mukherjee's THE HEART SPECIALIST · Zack Powell's LOVE AIN'T BLIND, GRIEF IS · Adam El Nabli's INSHALLAH· Howard Halsall's CIGARETTES: A ROMANCE · Jay Wayne's MY FELLOW PASSERINE · Thom Brodkin's HOME OF THE BRAVE · Allie Erickson's A MAN'S MAN · Amanda Lieser's BIRTH MOTHER · Dena Linn's THE PROBLEM IS · Christian Jerome's WHEN THE SEA TAKES YOU, I WON'T COME WITH

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The Complete Novels of H. G. Wells: Over 55 Works: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, The ... by H G Wells (AB Books) (614 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In this collection you will find : Novels -The Time Machine -The War of the Worlds -The Invisible Man -The Island of Doctor Moreau -The Sleeper Awakes -A Modern Utopia -The Wheels of Chance -The First Men in the Moon -The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth -In the Days of the Comet -Ann Veronica Short Stories -Tales of Space and Time -The Red Room -The Diamond Maker -Æpyornis Island -The Chronic Argonauts -The Flowering of the Strange Orchid -The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes -The History of Mr Polly The World Set Free +++ H. G. Wells - Biography

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100 Books You Must Read Before You Die [volume 1] by Alexandre Dumas (Presbourg Press) (1,352 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This 1st volume of contains the following 50 works, arranged alphabetically by authors' last names: Alcott, Louisa May: Little Women Austen, Jane: Pride and Prejudice Austen, Jane: Emma Balzac, Honoré de: Father Goriot Barbusse, Henri: The Inferno Brontë, Anne: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Brontë, Charlotte: Jane Eyre Brontë, Emily: Wuthering Heights Burroughs, Edgar Rice: Tarzan of the Apes Butler, Samuel: The Way of All Flesh Carroll, Lewis: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Cather, Willa: My Ántonia Cervantes, Miguel de: Don Quixote Chopin, Kate: The Awakening Cleland, John: Fanny Hill Collins, Wilkie: The Moonstone Conrad, Joseph: Heart of Darkness Conrad, Joseph: Nostromo Cooper, James Fenimore: The Last of the Mohicans Crane, Stephen: The Red Badge of Courage Cummings, E. E.: The Enormous Room Defoe, Daniel: Robinson Crusoe Defoe, Daniel: Moll Flanders Dickens, Charles: Bleak House Dickens, Charles: Great Expectations Dostoyevsky, Fyodor: Crime and Punishment Dostoyevsky, Fyodor: The Idiot Doyle, Arthur Conan: The Hound of the Baskervilles Dreiser, Theodore: Sister Carrie Dumas, Alexandre: The Three Musketeers Dumas, Alexandre: The Count of Monte Cristo Eliot, George: Middlemarch Fielding, Henry: Tom Jones Flaubert, Gustave: Madame Bovary Flaubert, Gustave: Sentimental Education Ford, Ford Madox: The Good Soldier Forster, E. M.: A Room With a View Forster, E. M.: Howards End Gaskell, Elizabeth: North and South Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von: The Sorrows of Young Werther Gogol, Nikolai: Dead Souls Gorky, Maxim: The Mother Haggard, H. Rider: King Solomon's Mines Hardy, Thomas: Tess of the D'Urbervilles Hawthorne, Nathaniel: The Scarlet Letter Homer: The Odyssey Hugo, Victor: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Hugo, Victor: Les Misérables Huxley, Aldous: Crome Yellow James, Henry: The Portrait of a Lady

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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (AB Books) (13,716 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The Prophet is a book of 26 poetic essays written in English in 1923 by the Lebanese-American artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. In the book, the prophet Almustafa who has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses many issues of life and the human condition. The book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.

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Forgotten Lore by Blanket Fort Writers (Poise and Pen Publishing) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Forbidden magic, half-remembered Gods, the secrets to immortality, final outposts, bloody vengeance and fantastical creatures all abound in these stories by Krista D. Ball, Katelyn Brehm, M.L.D. Curelas, Rhonda Parrish, Katie Rodante, BD Wilson and Tristan Wolfe.

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Cooter (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume III: Reír) by Linda Hull (Dangereye Inc.) (30 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

Bedford Crane saw something strange in the woods when he was thirteen, and it ruined his life. Or was it his brother that did that? Years later, the two of them camp out together for a night of beer, aliens, and redemption. What they both see and do is going to require a lot of explaining... and a couple of extraterrestrial tourists will be turning in their galactic passports. Cooter is a story of friendship, obsession, cultural misunderstandings, and cow parts. Full of laughs, pop-culture and a few chills, this is a great read that will leave you wanting more. "The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume III: Reír," contains stories to make you think and laugh.

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Rough Start: An MC Biker Romance (Screaming Demons MC Book 1) by Summer Cooper (841 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

Enjoy this MC steamy new adult series starter by USA Today Bestselling contemporary romance author Summer Cooper and her friend Sienna Chance! When Eliana and her alcoholic dad ran away from their home, they weren't intending to ever return. Years later, through hard work and grit, she not only graduated from the way-out-of-budget Harvard, but has become a successful lawyer. When she receives the sad news of her father's death, she can't help but feel a slight sense of relief. At last, she can breathe, stop living in fear, and finally come out of hiding. Until a biker, her hotter than ever ex, shows up at the funeral and takes her for the debt that her father owed -- a debt that she would never be able to repay. Rev up your heart with a sizzling motorcycle club romance! Join the journey of a passionate high school sweetheart couple, where the tough biker's exterior hides a heart devoted entirely to her. Follow their thrilling love story filled with secrets, protection, and steamy encounters that will leave you craving for more! Warning: Rough Startis filled with danger, drama, suspense, heartbreak, passion, twists and turns and more. Intended for readers who are ready for a wild ride. The reading order of the Rough series is as follows: 1. Rough Start 2. Rough Ride 3. Rough Choice 4. Rough Return 5. Rough Patch 6. Rough Road 7. Rough Trip 8. Rough Night 9. Rough Love This is an adult only motorcycle club contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love fated mates, billionaire romance, forbidden and sizzling hot romances with a twist. Perfect for fans of Julia Kent, Bella J, Ava Gray, Eva Winners and J.T. Geissinger.

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Rocked by a Billionaire – Vol. 1 by Lisa Swann (Addictive Publishing) (436 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Liz is young and beautiful, Sacha is seductive and filthy rich. Maybe they're not destined to be together, but their affair is red hot! Just how far is Liz willing to go to follow her fascinating new lover? And what does Sacha really want from here? Enter the extraordinary world of Lisa Swann's new saga... will Liz succumb to the lure of luxury and pleasure? Will Sacha be able to satisfy the burning desire of this young woman? Rocked by a Billionaire: the saga that will make you forget about Fifty Shades of Grey!

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Tales from High Towers' Study by Niall Teasdale (146 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Five short stories of urban fantasy from the Thaumatology Universe. Bedtime Story: What kind of fairy tales what an incubus tell his half-human daughter at bedtime? Birthdays: On the wildest, most magical night of the year, Ceridwyn Brent has her birthday. Black Lily: Lily Carpenter goes hunting for a snack at the Dubh Linn pub and gets more than she bargained for. Redemption: Carter Fleming celebrates his forty-ninth birthday by hiring a hooker who is about to change his life, and hers. Nightshade: A murder mystery featuring John Radcliffe and Kate Middleshaw, the Met's finest supernatural detectives.

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The Inkwell presents: Parting Words by LA Harper Price verified 10 hours ago

This month, we chose to take inspiration from those that started us down this path -- other writers. And though we could have gone with any element of another's work, we decided on that which hits us hardest, leaves us wanting more, or simply provides a satisfying conclusion. Yes, you guessed it, that final line, that closing sentence, the proverbial 'End'. Ghosts at the Door - Some provide guidance for the most unusual of visitors Maybe - Is the path less taken the path worth taking? Melody to Obsession - Seeking the source of a song may be harder than one might think A Mother - An ode to she who deserves more praise than we can ever give Retrieval - For this hunter, the job might just be the death of him Reconvergence - A simple act of sabotage and misdirection goes awry Ferrying the Fey Cats - Do your research before entering any home This is not an Exit - Time does not heal all wounds, and forgiveness is tough Harmony - Every ending is a beginning, and stories come from somewhere Arcadia Vias Peregrinentur - Pain does not need to be borne alone Mischief Night - A prank goes downhill when the victim doesn't find it funny

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A Thread of Magic (The Elgean Chronicles Book 0) by C. A. McHugh (63 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This collection of short stories takes place before The Tears of Elios and answers some of the questions readers have posed. What really happened that night Nyelle was transformed? Why were shapeshifters hunted to near extinction? How did Kira meet Master Tyrrus? And what happened to Kira and Galen when the book ended? It contains a deleted scene, two brand new stories, and an epilogue to The Tears of Elios.

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A Season For Romance: Spring Blossoms by Cassia Hall (29 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

From high fantasy to cyberpunk - romance for every taste! Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together ten authors from around the world, including Canada, England, Lithuania, and the United States, for this sweet speculative fiction romance anthology, A Season for Romance. In twenty stories, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, on epic journeys and in bittersweet moments. Nine of these stories feature main characters who identify as LGBTQ+. In this first flash fiction anthology of A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms, the characters in our stories are just starting to acknowledge their budding feelings for one another. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even humor in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to distant, fantastical worlds where love is just moments away. We hope you enjoy them.

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A Possessive Billionaire vol.1 by Olivia Dean (Addictive Publishing) (71 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

Emma Maugham moves to Paris to study... At least, that's what she thinks when she moves into the little attic apartment in a building owned by the mysterious multimillionaire Charles Delmonte. Like a magnet, subjected to an uncontrollable attraction and then a sudden separation, Emma discovers the sensuality of an sensual relationship in the arms of the young and handsome Charles... but where is this going to lead? This novel is the first volume of Olivia Dean's saga, A Possessive Billionaire. A Possessive Billionaire is the most sensational sensual novel to have been released since Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Mad Flashes by Lindsey R. Loucks (46 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The mad, the terrifying, the darkly humorous, and the melancholy - Mad Flashes is a collection of ten flash fiction stories all under 1,500 words by Lindsey R. Loucks. Stories include: Retro-Jogger Meets Zombie Queen, Alpha Female Office Wolf, Priorities, Willow Road, Recoil, In the Long Hallway, Make a Wish, One Times One is One, A Shaver in My House, and Together Forever. As an added bonus, an excerpt of the full length paranormal fantasy novel, The Grave Winner, is at the end of this book. Sit back, relax, and go mad in a flash.

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La Sfida a Italian Way Of Cooking (Italian Edition) by Valter Carignano (AA. VV.) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

Minuti Contati è il contest più veloce del web.Questo che avete 'fra le mani' è il primo ebook realizzato.Il primo ebook di una, noi auspichiamo, lunga serie.Nel volume qui presente potrete leggere i migliori racconti, selezionati nel contest "La Sfida a... ", ispirati a "Italian Way of Cooking", romanzo rivelazione di Marco Cardone.Minuti Contati è un progetto di scrittura e confronto fra autori e appassionati della scrittura che basa la maggior parte delle sue attività sul web e sulla velocità della rete.

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Vampire and Billionaire - Vol.1 by Sienna Lloyd (Addictive Publishing) (391 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The world is divided between mortals and vampires. Society seems to have adapted to the coexistence of the two species, but doubts persist. One night, a big sedan comes careening down the road and runs over Héloïse, a 22-year old woman. The man who steps out is obviously in a hurry. He picks her up and carries her to the car. This man is Gabriel, a gorgeous, mysterious vampire. Héloïse is going to have to stay at his house until the next new moon, 27 days later. Sienna Lloyd describes their sensual and fascinating relationship with eloquence. A troubling, enchanting book at the crossroads between Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey!

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Saving Forever Boxset Books #1-3: Billionaire bad boy Romance (Saving Forever Series Book 9) by Lexy Timms (195 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Enjoy the first 3 parts of the international bestselling series SAVING FOREVER! Part 1 Charity Thompson wants to save the world, one hospital at a time. Instead of finishing med school to become a doctor, she chooses a different path and raises money for hospitals - new wings, equipment, whatever they need. Except there is one hospital she would be happy to never set foot in again--her fathers. So of course he hires her to create a gala for his sixty-fifth birthday. Charity can't say no. Now she is working in the one place she doesn't want to be. Except she's attracted to Dr. Elijah Bennet, the handsome playboy chief. Will she ever prove to her father that's she's more than a med school dropout? Or will her attraction to Elijah keep her from repairing the one thing she desperately wants to fix? Part 2 When a broken relationship exposes hidden scars of the past, can a successful business woman let go of the pain? Will Charity Thompson ever forgive her father for not being there when her mother died? Six years later, she agrees to organize the Diamond Gala for his hospital. As much as she despises working with her controlling father, she meets Dr. Elijah Bennet. The handsome playboy chief is the perfect distraction when her emotions are running amuck... feelings she's spent her entire life hiding from her father. Throwing herself deeper into work, she tries to forget about the pain that threatens to consume her. Charity tries to fight the attraction she feels toward Elijah, but the spark is undeniable. The passion that consumes her heart and her body is something she's never felt with any other man. Everybody makes mistakes, but Charity believes she's made the biggest one of her life. Will she ruin her chances with Elijah and damage the relationship with her father beyond repair? Part 3 Charity Thompson is finding her way in life. Dr. Elijah Bennet is proving to be the consuming temptation she finds herself not wanting to lose. Charity is still trying ...

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The Lost Legends: Tales of Myth and Magic (The Lost Legends Anthologies Book 1) by Adam D. Jones (Archgate Press) (64 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND MAYHEM await you on every page of this exciting anthology bursting with new adventures and unforgettable characters. Visit an otherwise normal town dealing with a dragon infestation, think fast when the elves whisk you away from home, launch an investigation when you realize the boy next door isn't what he seems, and tread carefully when telling your secrets to sinister diaries with minds of their own. Find out what happens in these stories and more when you settle in with THE LOST LEGENDS: TALES OF MYTH AND MAGIC! Enjoy stories from a host of creative authors who have let their imaginations run wild, including Adam D. Jones, Rachel Neumeier, Kristen Bickerstaff, Michael Hustead, A. E. McAuley, E. S. Murillo, Abigail Pickle, and Ryan Swindoll.

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Glimpse: A New World by HJ Lawson (HJLawson) (57 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Step through the door, and get a Glimpse into a new world. This thrilling anthology includes twenty-two stories, written by some of today's most talented authors. Be tempted and fascinated with peeks into worlds of Ghosts, Vampires, and Fantasy, to Crime and Science Fiction. Many of these short stories are brand new, penned just for Glimpse, and features bestselling authors Michael Anderle, (The Kurtherian Gambit series), Sarah Dalton (The Blemishedl) and Kindle Scout winner Debbie Cassidy,(Sleeping Gods Series), plus nineteen more cutting edge authors enamored with telling stories and sharing them with YOU. Get a Glimpse... and be captivated.

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A Midsummer Night's Sidhe (CyberWitch Press Short Fiction Anthologies Book 2) by Heather Marie Adkins (CyberWitch Press LLC) (54 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Delve into the realm of magick, shadow, light, and air with seven phenomenal authors and their fae tales of danger, betrayal, and love. Dive into THE WITCHWOOD with Kolin Gates Flee the enemy with Brittany White in FINDING HOME Find yourself FAE TOUCHED with Heather Marie Adkins Make a wish with Victoria Escobar in TRICKY WISHES Prepare for battle in ETHEREAL by K. Laslie Become EXILED with Jennifer Laslie Discover BURNING LOVE with Ava Lynn Wood

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Deceptive Visions by Daniel McMillan (Vector11 Studio) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

3 Stories by exciting new science fiction storyteller Daniel McMillan, author of Eve of Ascension, that remind us - DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE... Sanctuary -After Mary Russell has her ingenious proposal rejected by the tech company she works for, she decides to move on and create her vision without them. In realizing her life's ambition, everything else in her world is torn apart. She should have been more careful what she wished for. Komodo -A battle hardened Galactic war veteran whose reason for living has been taken from him faces off against impossible odds. He could be reunited with his dead wife sooner than he thinks. Mantle -An anonymous, mysterious hero from a desolate future passes down what he has learned to the next generation of saviors, a boy he encountered while responding to a "calling". What he doesn't know about his powerful young student surely couldn't hurt him, right?

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Haunted: The Sparkly Badgers' Anthology by Claire Buss (139 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Join us on a pumpkin spiced, ghost-riddled, spooky journey amongst the imaginations of fifteen horrifyingly excellent indie-authors. Let them take you on a candle-lit journey through the minds of the depraved, departed and desperate as they treat you to their haunting tales. Lock the doors, close the curtains and don't turn off the light!

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House on Fire and Other Shorts by Vanesa L. Perillo (LSF Press) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A house on fire, a hunted dragon, a lost tower with a magic pen, a robbery at a shop, and a killer lurking in your nightmares... Suspend your disbelief and plunge head-first into this quirky, nerve-wracking, and sometimes irreverent short and mini stories collection, with a poem or two.If you like to read a book in one sitting, this is the ebook for you. Vanesa L. Perillo and W. W. Tries are the same person under different pen names. She's an environmental researcher, educator and fiction writer who lives in Argentina, splitting her time between solving science questions and losing herself in the corners of her mind.

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Shallow Waters Vol.1: A Flash Fiction Anthology (A Series of Supernatural Stories) by Crystal Lake Publishing (Crystal Lake Publishing) (135 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Shallow Waters -- where nothing stays buried. With twenty-two dark tales diving beneath the surface of loss, love, and life. Shallow Waters is the official monthly flash fiction challenge hosted by the award-winning Crystal Lake Publishing. Every month a new challenge is posted online, with authors submitting via email. The best submissions are then posted on Crystal Lake's Patreon page, where patrons read daily entries and vote for the winner. What you'll find in these Shallow Waters anthologies include the most popular of our finalists. Stay tuned for more volumes in this series, or find Crystal Lake Publishing on Patreon to enter or vote on future challenges. Volume one includes horror, thrillers, suspense, and stories of love lost, death, 2nd chances, the monsters within, and the beauty beneath it all. Introduction by Joe Mynhardt "Closure on a Bed of Nails" by Chad Lutzke "Fast Car" by Tracy Fahey "Tears of Buddy" by Patrick R. McDonough "Puzzle Pieces" by Armand Rosamilia "Pretty Like Butterflies" by Tim Waggoner "S1:E7" by Robert Ford "Pain is Your Teacher" by Michael Harris Cohen "Memory Lane" by Red Lagoe "The Silence of the Sirens" by Loren Rhoads "It's Me Not You" by Jonathan Winn "Sisters of Loss" by Mark Allan Gunnells "Talisman" by Jezzy Wolfe "The Melting of Your Gods" by Mercedes M. Yardley "Charms" by Dino Parenti "Not Your Average Monster" by Kenneth W. Cain "Where the Children Run in Darkness" by Guy Medley "Tunnels" by Tom Over (winner) "The Truth about Dani" by Joe Mercer "Baby Savannah" by M.J. Sydney "Rats Scratched in the Linen Cupboard" by Dani Brown "Raining" by John Boden "The Death Experience" by L.A. Story In this volume... • Taunted by a cactus, a man copes with grief after the loss of his wife. • Alondra DeCourval visits Franz Kafka's grave to think about death. • A lovestruck woman strives to connect with a man she's convinced is The One. • The perfect funeral for a child -- all according to a Mother's well-crafted ...

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Oakshot Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated, Inline Footnotes) (Classics Book 1) by Edgar Allan Poe (Oakshot Press) (781 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

Ebook specifically formatted for kindle devices and tested with all Kindle 5 way navigation functions and Kindle table of contents button. Ebook comes with main table of contents and interlinked sub table of contents. Ebook contains illustrations and inline footnotes where applicable. Each chapter is clearly marked so user knows which book within the boxset is being read. The Novels. ?Narrative Of A. Gordon Pym. (Inline Footnotes) ?The Journal Of Julius Rodman. (Illustrated / Inline Footnotes) The Complete Tales. (Inline Footnotes) The Complete Poetry. (Inline Footnotes) The Play. ?Politian. The Non Fiction. ?The Conchologist's First Book. ?A Chapter On Autography. ?Marginalia. (Inline Footnotes) ?Fifty Suggestions. (Inline Footnotes) ?The Literati. (Inline Footnotes) The Letters Of Edgar Allan Poe 2 Vols. The Complete Essays. (Inline Footnotes) The Biographies. ?Death Of Edgar A. Poe. By N. P. Willis. ?Edgar A. Poe, A Psychopathic Study By Robertson, John W. (Illustrated / Inline Footnotes) ?Edgar Allan Poe by Woodberry, George Edward. (Inline Footnotes) ?Figures of Several Centuries by Arthur Symons. ?Famous American Writers By Sherwin Cody. ?The Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Talley Weiss. (Inline Footnotes) ?Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe by Mary Newton Stanard. ?Edgar Allan Poe by Stedman, Edmund Clarence. (Illustrated / Inline Footnotes) ?Edgar Allan Poe A Critical Study By Ransome, Arthur. (Inline Footnotes) ?Edgar Allan Poe; How To Know Him By Smith, C. Alphonso. (Inline Footnotes) ?Israfel The Life And Times Of Edger Allan Poe Vol I & II By Hervey Allen. (Illustrated / Inline Footnotes) Update 2 - 3rd November 2016 Reviewed and updated all books to include either paragraph indents or correct line spacing between paragraphs to make it easier for the user to read and distinguish paragraph start and end.

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Politiquement Correct: Squeeze n°13 (French Edition) by . Marisol (Squeeze) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Hem hem... Mes très cher(e)s ami(e)s ! Nous tenons d'abord à remercier chaleureusement nos soutiens institutionnels lesquels permettent à la revue Squeeze d'exister et dont l'action désintéressée au service de nos concitoyens améliore la vie de tous au quotidien. Et nous saluons aussi nos généreux mécènes, nos partenaires privés et tous ceux qui nous rejoindrons à l'avenir dans notre quête de littérature libre et accessible pour tous. Et nous rendons également hommage aux auteurs publiés ou non dans cet ouvrage, à ceux qui participent à nos appels à textes effectivement ou qui en ont la velléité. Et nous témoignons toute notre gratitude aux lecteurs avisés qui nous suivent sur leurs écrans petits, moyens ou grands. Dans un contexte culturel parfois difficile, l'esprit d'indépendance et d'innovation littéraire continuera à animer nos publications. Merci à tous ! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Avertissement : vous êtes sur le point de télécharger 11 textes courts POLITIQUEMENT CORRECTS, garantis sans un mot plus haut que l'autre, remplis d'idées reçues et qui contiennent des phrases toutes faites.

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Dystopian Dreams: Four Stories from The Last Book Café on Earth by Alison Ingleby (Windswept Writing) (120 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

We dream about the future. We dream of freedom. Four dystopian worlds. Four heroes fighting for their lives. From The Last Book Café on Earth comes a collection of dystopian short stories: A woman on the run carries a secret that could mean death for her and the outlaws who take her in. A businessman ports his consciousness into an enhanced robotic shell for years - until the day he loses control. A poor Outsider risks everything to protect her family. But even her life might not be enough. A freak accident opens the door for a longshoreman's dream to become a reality - if he's willing to pay the price. Experience non-stop action and mind-bending plot twists, and immerse yourself in imaginative sci-fi worlds. Perfect for fans of post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction, The Handmaid's Tale and Black Mirror. Download Dystopian Dreams today!

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Ember Casey Starter Bundle: Three Series Starter Romances (Ember Casey Boxed Sets) by Ember Casey (510 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Three series-starter romances from USA Today bestseller Ember Casey! Get a taste of all of Ember's sizzling series with these delicious reads: HIS WICKED GAMES (The Cunningham Family, Book 1) Lily Frazer would do anything to save the Frazer Center for the Arts -- even take on the infamous billionaire Calder Cunningham. As it turns out, the arrogant billionaire is willing to give her the money he promised her, but there's a catch: she must win it from him. And the games he has in mind aren't exactly... innocent. This ultra-steamy romance is perfect for those who love brooding billionaires, enemies-to-lovers stories, "stranded" romances, and oh-so-sexy competitions. THE SWEET TASTE OF SIN (The Fontaines, Book 1) To the rest of the world, Dante is Hollywood royalty, the ridiculously attractive oldest son of the notorious Fontaine family. To Ashlyn? He's the guy who made her swear off men forever. Ashlyn just wants to move on with her life, run her bakery, and forget about the man who broke her heart. But when an accidental -- and humiliating -- encounter throws Ashlyn and Dante back together, she's forced to face the truth: Dante hasn't forgotten about her. And this time, he has no intention of letting her go... This sizzling contemporary romance will thrill those who enjoy second-chance love stories, summer/beach reads, celebrity heroes, and sexy kitchen scenes. CLAIMING HIS TREASURE (The Devil's Set, Book 1) Charlotte "Charlie" Carver knows she's in trouble when Jackson North shows up at her door in the middle of the night, nearly a year after he unceremoniously broke her heart. She's always suspected her ex had secrets, but she never thought those secrets would put her in danger -- or lead her on an international adventure beyond her wildest dreams. This gripping action-adventure romance is perfect for those who are looking for something a little different in the romance genre! Thrilling adventure meets a sweet second-chance love story in this exciting ...

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Psychosis: Tales of Horror by Matt Dymerski (Proximate Publishing LLC) (519 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Explore the true anatomy of horror through these thirteen tales of despair and terror, each written by the author of the original short story "Psychosis." Psychosis The Bonewalker The Fire of the Soul "Come Closer" Scribblings The Lodge Correspondence Strangers in a Graveyard The Lonely Grave The Basement Erosion Strange Things The Seven Horsemen of the Apocalypse

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Ulysses (Prometheus Classics) by James Joyce (Prometheus Classics) (648 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Ulysses is a modernist novel by Irish writer James Joyce. It was first serialised in parts in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December 1920 and then published in its entirety in Paris by Sylvia Beach on 2 February 1922, Joyce's 40th birthday. It is considered to be one of the most important works of modernist literature and has been called "a demonstration and summation of the entire movement". According to Declan Kiberd, "Before Joyce, no writer of fiction had so foregrounded the process of thinking

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Mermaids, Werewolves, and Witches, Oh My! - Paranormal "Tails" of the Deep and Dark: The NightShade Forensic Files: Under Dark Skies, Lorelei's ... by Victoria Raschke (Griffyn Ink) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

An amazing collection of paranormal stories for the lover of the mysterious and the unknown. Meet mermaids, talk with ghosts, join an elite unit of the FBI, and cast a few spells with us... UNDER DARK SKIES Eleri and Donovan have just been assigned to their first case with the FBI unit, NightShade. They have to crack the case, but each of them is working hard to keep their own strange secrets hidden... LORELEI'S LYRIC If Lorelei sings, someone will die. Follow this Rhinemaiden on a journey to find her perfect match. It's harder than she thinks. Everyone around her has their own problems to deal with, including Lorelei. WISHCRAFT Delilah is an 8th generation witch dealing with a heartbreaking betrayal the only way she knows how: witchcraft. What happens when Brandon figures out what she's been doing? WHO BY WATER Jo Wiley thought she had her life figured out and had made peace with her past when she moved around the world to Slovenia. Only there are more ghosts in Slovenia than in the life she left behind... Over 1400 pages of amazing stories that walk the edge of reality. Each book opens the door to a new series. So come join us and find a new read to dive into!

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Desire: Love's Lessons (Contemporary Submissive Romance) by Lucia Jordan (78 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

'Love's Lessons' is the first book of the 'Desire' Series. A seriously hot and provocative romance by Lucia Jordan, written in her signature style of high passion, searing depictions and emotion. Sandra Eckhart is a woman who is used to being alone. Raised on the same college campus she now teaches on she is hardly the type of woman to have a one- night stand at a writer's conference, but that is what she does. Connor Beaumont is a rich and talented writer who has no plans to settle down, his late wife was the woman who understood the turbulent and dark passions that drive him and he had never met anyone else who did, until Sandra. Can they teach other how to live and love again? This ebook contains very hot and explicit descriptions of romantic activity and submissive training. Only mature readers should download this book. Especially those who enjoy a naughty read :)

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Boxed Set: Rocked by a Billionaire – Vol. 1-3 by Lisa Swann (Addictive Publishing) (2,239 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

*** WARNING: Not suitable for readers below 18yo *** Liz is young and beautiful, Sacha is seductive and filthy rich. Maybe they're not destined to be together, but their affair is red hot! Just how far is Liz willing to go to follow her fascinating new lover? And what does Sacha really want from here? Enter the extraordinary world of Lisa Swann's new saga... will Liz succumb to the lure of luxury and pleasure? Will Sacha be able to satisfy the burning desire of this young woman? Rocked by a Billionaire: the saga that will make you forget about Fifty Shades of Grey!

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Boxed Set: Under the Billionaire's Power, parts 1-3 by Heather L. Powell (Addictive Publishing) (312 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

***Due to strong language, violence, and sexual situations, this series is not intended for readers under the age of 18*** Solveig is preparing to make a fresh start on Cat Island in the Bahamas, where her eccentric aunt runs a guest house. Against a heavenly backdrop of sun, white sandy beaches and palm trees, she meets billionaire William Burton, and it's love at first sight! A wonderful new world opens up to the young woman from Paris. The only fly in the ointment is that the mysterious young man is hiding something, he has a troubled past. Caught between irrepressible desire and impalpable danger, will Solveig agree to follow the handsome William? Does she even have a choice? Discover the new series by Heather L. Powell, a saga that will transport you to the ends of the earth! This is a complete, uncensored version: no scenes have been cut. This pack contains the first three installments of the trilogy Under the Billionaire's Power. Also available: - Under the Billionaire's Power, parts 4-6 (approx. 150 pages) - Under the Billionaire's Power, parts 7-9 (approx. 150 pages)

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Here Be Monsters - An Anthology of Monster Tales by M.T. Murphy (Lex Talionis Books) (431 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Eight tales of vampires, werewolves, demons, zombies, and other horrors: M.T. Murphy - Blackmail. S.M. Reine - Something Wrong. India Drummond - The Reaver. Anabel Portillo - Lux. Jeremy C. Shipp - Figs. Samantha Anderson - Deals and Demons. Sara Reinke - Periphery People. M.T. Murphy - Spider Bag.

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Boxed Set: At the Billionaire’s Command – Vol. 1-3 (At the Billionaire's Command Box Set Book 1) by Lucy Jones (Addictive Publishing) (1,337 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

*** WARNING: Not suitable for readers below 18yo *** Young, pretty Julia is spending six months in New York. Working as a receptionist in a luxury hotel, she's found the perfect way to improve her English. But just before she's due to go home, she unexpectedly meets the multi-millionaire Daniel Wietermann, aka Mr Fire, heir to a large jewellery label. She's captivated, submitting to his wildest fantasies and in the process discovering her own desires... How far will she go to satisfy the whims of this unfathomable man? Discover the new saga by Lucy Jones, the most sensuous series since His, Body and Soul!

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Christmas in Love: A Flash Fiction Anthology (Flash Flood Book 3) by George Donnelly (Cheverer) (119 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

From an unexpected twist on a classic Christmas tale and a soldier returning home from war to a pair of girls waiting for an unlikely Christmas wish to come true and a creepy evening in a museum, fill your briefest moments with this collection of 18 flash fiction stories. Commuting to work? Grabbing a quick coffee? Each story tells a complete tale in but a few short minutes with the added promise of a lifelong introduction to new indie writers. You never know, you might just find your next favorite author. Christmas in Love, the third anthology in the Flash Flood series, is a hand-picked selection of master works in romance, science fiction and fantasy themed for Christmas and guaranteed to keep you engaged.

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Short Story Strands: Halloween 2012 Edition by Linell Jeppsen (37 Reviews)    Price verified 60 minutes ago

Come celebrate Halloween in ways both spooky and fun in this collection of sixteen short stories spun by talented new voices in science fiction and fantasy. Insecurity Complex, by Jade Kerrion Empty Glass, by P.L. Blair The Red Card, by Sheenah Freitas Chanceus, by L'Poni Baldwin My Soul To Take, by L.M. Boelz The Nest, by Linell Jeppsen The Medusa Touch, by Sam Kates Skinshade, by T. Jackson King Little Girls Squealing in the Yard, by Lalo LaFleur Tender Moments, by Massimo Marino Blood Relation, by Patrick Ottuso Grandma to the Rescue, by Sharon L Reddy The Power of Spirit, by Ch'Kara SilverWolf Dominique, by Edwin Stark In Space No One Can Hear You Scream, by Lisa Williamson Spoils of Earth, by Michael Youngblood

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That Moment When: An Anthology of Young Adult Fiction by A.M. Lalonde (137 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Love YA paranormal, urban fantasy, science fiction and dystopian books? We've gathered a handful of thrilling stories from all of your favorite genres and put them together into an epic anthology of young adult fiction. Some of them are just the beginning of a unique adventure, while others are complete stories that will spark your imagination. With over 200,000 words (about three full-length novels) That Moment When will provide weeks of reading pleasure. OUR THEME Have you ever reached a moment in your life when everything changed? A crossroads of sorts... a point of no return. An event or realization so enormous you knew it would impact you forever in ways you couldn't begin to understand? Discoveries so momentous they changed everything you thought you knew about the world, and yourself? That Moment When is filled with exactly these kinds of moments. If you read the stories in this anthology, I guarantee you'll find at least a few that thrill and excite you. Make sure to follow the authors if you want to read more - most of us have at least one free book on our sites. The Alliance of YA Authors is a community of over 1000 young adult writers. Many of us are award-winning, bestselling authors; others are brilliant debut authors just starting out. We team up to make it easier for you to find your new favorite reads, with book giveaways, contests and joint book promotions.

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Shutter Step by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman (59 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Shutter Step a diverse collection of short fiction written by five authors of diverse backgrounds and genres including speculative fiction, gothic horror, and fantasy. Inspired by a common image and sound, each flash fiction piece will transport you to a different time or place - from worlds far away to the house next door. The short fiction format is a great way to get a taste of each author's style in a short period of time. A handy introduction gives you a peek into the inspiration for each story. Also included is a biography section that allows you to learn more about each author as well as where you can devour more of their characters and plot lines. Included in Shutter Step: Riley by CM Niles Terra Weaver by Stacy Claflin Shaded by Dede Nesbitt Hush, Constance by Andrea Johnson Beck And I Exhale by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman

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Writing a Novel Anthology, 2013 by James Bradley (Allen & Unwin) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In sparkling prose and with a desire to express essential truths of life in stories ranging from historical sagas to incisive observations of contemporary life, the distinct voices of the students of Faber Academy at Allen & Unwin are united in this volume. Under the expert guidance of course directors Kathryn Heyman, Sophie Cunningham and Carrie Tiffany, a group of talented new writers embarked on the six-month creative writing course in Sydney and Melbourne in 2013. They shared their challenges and achievements, enhanced their creativity and practiced their craft. With witty, poignant and thrilling narratives, this anthology offers the work of these emerging Australian writers to the world. Contributors are: Jenna Frost, Dave Verey, Maria Haughey, Ayla Sunday, Andrew Doyle, Shay Ongan, James Walden, Mandy Geddes, Barbara Hughes, Julian Canny, Kathryn Coughran, John Salmon, Samantha Sharpe, Hilary Badger, Hwei Oh, Robyn Harris, Ellen Rodger, Meredith Tucker.

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Strange Portals: Ink Slingers' Fantasy/Horror Anthology by Joleene Naylor (56 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Just in time for a much needed holiday break, twenty-two stories about fairies, vampires, werewolves, zombies, and everything in between. Visit a witch's body swap victims (Samantha's Day), find what happens when a girl is buried alive (Buried Alive), learn the origin story of Harper (from Night Touched Chronicles) and Verchiel (from the Amaranthine series), and much, much more. So kick up your feet, relax, and indulge in a short story by a new favorite author. Includes stories by AK Stein, Adan Ramie, B.G. Hope, Barbara G. Tarn, Bonnie Mutchler, CG Copolla, DM Yates, JK Rosaline, Joleene Naylor, Kay Kauffman, Maegan Provan, Mark R. Hunter, Rami Ungar, Roger Lawrence, Roxanna Mathews, Russ Towne, Terry Compton and Tricia Drammeh.

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Stories on the Go: 101 Very Short Stories by 101 Authors by Hugh Howey (Indanth) (1,115 Review)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

This anthology aims to be a showcase of recent indie writing. Hugh Howey launched the idea on Kboards, a forum for Kindle readers, but also the meeting place of an active community of indie writers. The result is this anthology of 101 very short stories by 101 authors. To make it more attractive for you, the reader, we set ourselves a limit of a thousand words. You should be able to read each story in under five minutes -- on your desktop computer, laptop, or tablet at home or in the office, but also on your smartphone, on the go, while you are commuting or waiting at a coffee shop for your significant other to arrive. We included as many genres as we could. We hope that maybe, with only five minutes of your time on the line that would otherwise be wasted anyway, you'll be tempted to venture outside your comfort zone and try out some new genres and new authors.

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Boxed Set: Dominated by a Billionaire - Part 1-3: Irresistible Billionaire (Dominated by a Billionaire Boxed set Book 1) by Emma M. Green (Addictive Publishing) (142 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

***Due to strong language, violence, and sexual situations, this series is not intended for readers under the age of 18*** Polar opposites, and yet attracted like magnets... When Alma Lancaster lands her dream job at King Productions, she is determined to move forward without letting the past drag her down. Hardworking and ambitious, she may be in the movie business, but she's not the type to let her imagination run away with her. Her career is her priority. Love will have to wait! But when she meets her CEO for the first time, the gorgeous and charismatic Vadim King, she immediately recognizes Vadim Arcadi, the only man she's ever really loved. Twelve years after their painful separation, the lovers are reunited. Why did he change his name? How did he get to the head of this cinema empire? And more importantly, will they manage to get back together - despite the painful memories, the passion that devours them and the past that haunts them? Don't miss Dominated by a Billionaire - Irresistible Billionaire, the latest series from Emma M. Green, author of the bestseller One Hundred Facets of Mr. Diamonds!

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Tales From Dark Places The Halloween Collection (The Indie Collaboration Book 1) by Peter John (The Indie Collaboration) (504 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A selection of chilling stories from some of the best Indie authors on the market. We dare you to venture into these pages of spine chilling tales and stories of ghosts and goblins. Freely donated by the authors themselves, these dark passages are a great example of their various, unique styles and imaginations. This is the first of a series of topical collections brought to you by The Indie Collaboration.

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All Hallows' Eve by Hal L. O'ween (175 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"All Hallows' Eve" - hear the whispering voices... began as a Halloween flash fiction writing contest on Facebook, sponsored by Sharon Van Orman. Writer 'friends' joined in and produced the harrowing, spine-chilling short stories found in this collection. The contest ran for the month of October and each week's twenty-five entries were voted on with comments; the story with the most comments won. The winning writers of the first four weeks competitions then competed for an 'author's dream' prize package of free ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers, gift cards and more. But everyone agreed all the stories were excellent... The Facebook thread exploded. Comments and new 'friends' were acquired... all with the same goal... writing! This is not one person's achievement, but a collective of people from around the block and around the world. ~*~ "Hal L. O'ween" is the pen-name of a group of writers from around the world that have joined together to 'scare your pants off!' Many thanks go to the following writers -- without their involvement, this collection wouldn't have been possible: Devin Berglund, Brian Bigelow, Melissa Blume, Carol Bond, Michelle Patricia Browne, Jaleta Clegg, Richard Cotton, Russell Cruse, J. A. Cunningham, Toy Davis, Bella Doerres, Debra Elliott, Jiva Fang, Paul Freeman, Joseph Alan Gharagheer, Pamela Griffiths, Erik Gustafson, Rylee Hales, Denise Hemphill, Bruce Hesselbach, Rob Holliday, Katrina Jack, Gerald D. Johnston, Mel L. Kinder, Merita King, Pamela K. Kinney, Neil Leckman, Tracy Lesch, Rosemary Lynch, Ellen McKinney, Wolfen Lee McKoy, Shannon Marie Mead, Jason Mueller and C. L. Foster, Matthew Christopher Nelson, Sharon Van Orman, Patrick Ottuso, Cheryl C. Ramirez, Martin Reaves, Katherine Rochholz, Kincaid Savoie, Adam Sifre and Splinker, Gretchen Steen, Michael L. Turner, Rahima Warren, Richard A. Wentworth, Lisa Williamson, Sherill Willis, Stephen L. Wilson, Kay D. Ziegler. Enjoy these spooky bits, for they are what makes Halloween ...

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Writing a Novel Anthology, 2012 by James Bradley (Allen & Unwin) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

In early 2012 in Sydney and Melbourne, forty-one new novelists embarked on 'Writing a Novel' - a six-month creative writing course, under the auspices of Faber Academy at Allen & Unwin. Course directors James Bradley, Sophie Cunningham and Kathryn Heyman walked alongside these new writers as they risked metaphorical life and limb, to reveal their determination, commitment, willingness, courage and importantly their talent. This anthology is a taster of the new writing growing in Australia. Writing which is marked by its energy, insight and range. The diversity of genre, subject and style in this volume is an eloquent reminder of the fact that despite our contemporary anxiety about the future of books and writing, literature hasn't gone anywhere. There are new and exciting voices emerging all around us, possessed not just of the desire to tell stories but to say something that matters, to articulate something new and important about the world. Contributors are: Marita Hastings, Sally Abbott, Deborah Biancotti, Margaret Meran Trail, Elizabeth Cunningham, Julie Morgan King, Laura McAuliffe, Rowena Robertson, Paulene Turner, Lisa Breeze, Jo McKay, Kerri Turner, Stephanie King, Chris Brophy, Linda Dement, Nik Rodden, Peter Ward, Jill Gientzotis, Caroline Beecham, Sienna Brown, Gita Mammen, Bethany Adams, Elisabeth Passmore, Keith Whalley, Steph Little, Catherine Horan, Cynthia Pretty, Stuart McCullough, Becky Keft, Isabel Noriega, Elizabeth Jones, Birgit Daller, Maria Boyd, David McMahon, Hannah Bent, and Louisa McGauley.

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Forty Stories: New Writing from Harper Perennial (eBook Original) by Harper Perennial (16 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Forty Stories is the first long-form work published under the aegis of Fifty-Two Stories, the short fiction blog of Harper Perennial. Since its inception in 2009, Fifty-Two Stories (www.fiftytwostories.com) has hosted work by writers both new and established, including Neil Gaiman, Louise Erdrich, Mary Gaitskill, Dennis Cooper, Jennifer Haigh, Tom Piazza, Lydia Peelle, Willy Vlautin, Marcy Dermansky, and more. Fifty-Two Stories has attracted particular attention for the early exposure it has given to innovative young writers such as Blake Butler, Ben Greenman, Amelia Gray, Seth Fried, and Catherine Lacey. Forty Stories features work by Harper Perennial authors including Butler, Greenman, Elizabeth Crane, Adam Wilson, Matthew Norman, and Greg Bardsley. It also includes stories by novelists Jess Walter (Beautiful Ruins) and Shane Jones (Daniel Fights a Hurricane), and acclaimed short-form writers Jamie Quatro (I Want to Show You More), Roxane Gay, and Lindsay Hunter. New voices include Nigerian writer Adetokunbo Abiola; recent Center for Fiction fellow Mitchell S. Jackson; and adult film actress Kayden Kross. The full list of contributors includes: Adetokunbo Abiola ? David Backer ? Greg Bardsley ? Daniel Browne ? Blake Butler ? Elizabeth Crane ? Laura Jane Faulds ? Kelli Ford ? D. Foy ? Roxane Gay ? Sharon Goldner ? Ben Greenman ? Jim Hanas ? Brandon Hobson ? Lindsay Hunter ? Mitchell S. Jackson ? Shane Jones ? Kayden Kross ? Catherine Lacey ? O. A. Lindsey ? Karon Luddy ? Alexander Lumans ? Scott McClanahan ? Mesha Maren ? Tessa Mellas ? Kyle Minor ? Matthew Norman ? Nathan Oates ? Eric Raymond ? Alan Rossi ? Jamie Quatro ? Michael Ramberg ? Joseph Scapellato ? Eliezra Schaffzin ? Matt Stewart ? Jess Walter ? David Williams ? Adam Wilson ? Paula Younger

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Tor/Forge Author Voices: Volume 1 by Kristin Sevick (Tor Books) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Ever wanted to hunt a notorious ghost through the halls of a spooky old house? Be swept away at a Regency ball? Solve a murder mystery, Vegas style? Then Tor and Forge might have the perfect summer read for you. With this sampler, Tor and Forge Books proudly present a one-of-a-kind collection of articles written by our authors, excerpts of forthcoming books, and unique content. We're highlighting a cross-section of our exciting new titles in urban fantasy, paranormal romance, young adult fiction, science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, women's fiction, and mysteries and thrillers. In addition to short articles written by our authors and excerpts from some of our forthcoming titles, this sampler includes a special roundtable discussion between five of the Tor / Forge editors. From submission guidelines to eBooks (and more!), this roundtable offers a wealth of invaluable advice to new and aspiring authors. In this collection... *DEBORAH COONTS gives readers a taste of Vegas nightlife in "Casual Sex," an all-new short story featuring the irrepressible Lucky O'Toole from the recent novel, Lucky Stiff. *CARRIE BEBRIS provides the discerning reader an informative and entertaining Field Guide to Regency Men. You simply mustn't attend another ball until you've read this! *A special preview of New York Times bestselling author W. BRUCE CAMERON's next book, Emory's Gift, provides a glimpse into a heartwarming new novel about a boy and his bear. *Debut author NICOLE "COCO" MARROW takes readers on a genre-bending thrill ride in the first chapter of her novel, Angel. *New York Times bestselling author CARRIE VAUGHN writes candidly about reaching a milestone ten books in her long-running urban fantasy series. Also included is a special preview of the next Kitty Norville adventure, Kitty's Big Trouble. *Tor and Forge editors discuss writing, publishing, and falling in love in a candid editorial roundtable revealing what editors are -- and are not -- looking ...

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The eBook Insider by Editors and Authors at Knopf Doubleday (Doubleday) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The eBook Insider is the ultimate readers' resource for choosing great books. The perfect first stop to make along the way as you fill your e-reader with the books that you'll want to have in your library and recommend to friends. It's the place to find out what some of your favorite authors are reading and recommending, including Dan Brown, Nora Ephron, Carl Hiaasen, Alexander McCall Smith, Chuck Palahniuk, and others. All in one place you can preview excerpts from the best books of the year, from winners of the National Book Award, the Man Booker Prize and the Pulitzer Prize to New York Times Notable Book selections. Whether you love fiction, history, biographies or are looking for a thriller to keep you up all night, a thought-provoking pick for your reading group, or the latest book to be adapted into a movie, you're bound to find just what you're looking for when you consult The eBook Insider. All of this from the editors and authors you'll want to turn to for the best recommendations in reading, both on the printed page and on your e-reading device.

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Writing a Novel, Sydney March 2011-August 2011: Faber Academy Anthology by Kathryn Heyman (Allen & Unwin) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In March 2011, a group of new writers gathered on the Terrace of Australian publisher Allen & Unwin for the introduction to the first ever Faber Academy at Allen & Unwin 'Writing a Novel' course under the tutelage of award winning authors Kathryn Heyman and James Bradley. There was, on that night, a sense of thrill and also mystery. Six months later, as the work in this volume testifies, those writers have, to a one, demonstrated commitment, passion, willingness to work, to play, to create, to take risks and to trust. This anthology records those achievements. The diversity of genre, subject and style in this volume is an eloquent reminder of the fact that despite our contemporary anxiety about the future of books and writing, literature hasn't gone anywhere: there are new and exciting voices emerging all around us, possessed not just of the desire to tell stories but to say something that matters, to articulate something new and important about the world. Most of the names of the writers whose work appears in this volume are likely to be unfamiliar at present, but there is no doubt many will not remain so. They are: Adrienne Adams, Maralyn Bennett, Geoffrey Burgess, Georgina Crawford, Jami Crittle, Diana Daly, Fred Fink, Sally Gibbons, Deborah Guyon, Emma Harcourt, Rowena Helston, Debra Jopson, Elizabeth Jurman, Catriona Ling, Ann McCutcheon, Lyn McDonald, Kate O'Brien, Mariza O'Keeffe, Jo Riccioni, Jane Riley, Robert Scoble, Jacqueline Stack, Kerry Stephenson, Luke Sullivan, Carolyn Swindell, Brigitte Trenear and Susan Wyndham.

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