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	Valentine's Day: Works That Warm -- And Chill -- The Heart	by Melbourne Writers' Social Group Feb. 07, 2012	Free!	8619 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: The Melbourne Writers' Social Group is a group for writers to socialise--when they're not writing. The aim of our events are to enjoy the company of other writers in a social setting, share information about writing related events in Melbourne, create accountability for our writing, celebrate writing successes such as hitting a word count or publishing, discuss writing challenges such as issues with plot, dialogue, or discipline and enjoy a tasty beverage! We welcome creative writers of any format or at any stage of writing - whether you've just started a novel, play or collection of poetry, or you're a seasoned published or unpublished author.
	Valentine Delights Kiss Me	by Still Moments Publishing Feb. 06, 2012	$3.99	28057 words
	Author bio: E-book publisher. Our editorial philosophy remains steadfast in our commitment to offer our readers the same high quality stories they have come to expect.
	Valentine Delights Be Mine	by Still Moments Publishing Feb. 06, 2012	$2.99	23171 words
	Author bio: E-book publisher. Our editorial philosophy remains steadfast in our commitment to offer our readers the same high quality stories they have come to expect.
	Jake's Monthly- Punk Anthology	by Jake Johnson Feb. 05, 2012	$0.99	12067 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: A sixteen-year-old freelance writer and professional editor.
	PHP 2011 Bijna Alle Verhalen	by PaulHarland Prijs Feb. 04, 2012	$4.99	579977 words
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	The WG2E All-For-Indies Anthologies: Viva La Valentine Edition	by D. D. Scott Feb. 02, 2012	$2.99	86748 words	Sample 5%
	Author bio: D. D. Scott's romantic comedies are all about sexy, sassy, smart, career-driven women and the men who complete them. They're a bit chick lit with a gone-country twist. She's agented, and her series The Bootscootin' Books - think Sex and The City meets Urban Cowboy - debuts with book one BOOTSCOOTIN' BLAHNIKS in August 2010 on both Amazon's Kindle and at Smashwords. She's a member of RWA as well as RWA's Chick Lit Writers of the World, Kiss of Death, ScriptScene, ESPAN, and IRWA Chapters plus serves on RWA's History Committee for the National RWA Board. She's been a guest blogger on Romance Writers on the Journey, Inside the Writer's Mind, Daily Dose Fantasy Romance, Romance University, and Romance Lives Forever. She blogs with group blog Savvy Authors the second Friday of every month, is linked to on Romancing the Blog and also has an active blog of her own on her website at www.DDScott.com. In addition, her first RWR article was published by RWA in the July 2010 issue. Also a Writer's Go-to-Gal for Muse Therapy, D. D. debuted her Muse Therapy Live Workshops this past March and April for GCCRWA's Silken Sands Conference in Florida and RT BookLovers' Convention in Ohio. She's busy now preparing for (1) the launch of MUSE THERAPY: UNLEASHING YOUR INNER SYBIL (the book version of her Muse Therapy Online Classes & Live Workshops) on Kindle and Smashwords this Fall, and (2) the Kindle and Smashwords release of book two in The Bootscootin' Books STOMPIN' ON STETSONS which will hit E-shelves in time for the 2010 Holiday Season. For updates on her books, her sexy, sassy, smart neurotic writer's life blog, and for a schedule of appearances and Muse Therapy Sessions, visit her website www.DDScott.com. While there, sign-up for her mailing list for chances to win fabulous tchotchkes.
	The Gallery of Worlds: February 2012	by Lantern Hollow Feb. 01, 2012	Free!	28679 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: In July of 2010, a band of friends who were in a writers’ group decided to start a publishing company. How would this company be different/better than others? By offering only the very best, most witty, awesomely adventurous Fantasy and Science Fiction on the market.
	African Tales	by Rony P Jan. 31, 2012	$0.99	46171 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Rony P has been many things! A soldier, newspaper printer, law officer, manager, phone solicitor, criminal, husband, father, painter, and teacher, just to name a few. His home is Athens, Texas when he is in America. Right now he is travelling around China. He has a passion for the stories and fables told around the world, spending much of his spare time in collecting myths and fables.
	The Feathered Edge: Tales of Magic, Love, and Daring	by Deborah J. Ross Jan. 29, 2012	$3.99	92268 words	Sample 20%
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	Life is More Than Candy Hearts	by Renaissance Romance Publishing Jan. 29, 2012	$6.99	61564 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Renaissance Romance Publishing is a publishing house for the romantics at heart. We produce all sub-genres from Contemporary to Science Fiction. Michele Richard is a publishing author with The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House, the mother of two preteen daughters, and a devoted wife. Her main responsibities here aside from writing include the day to day runnings of the inner house along with our media outreach. Lisa Bilbrey is an avid writer of short stories and full novels, mother to three, and wife. While pursuing her own writing career, she handles distribution for the house. Laura Braley is our imaging manager when she's not finishing her Master's classes and raising her four children and one grandaughter.
	Life is Not a Trifling Affair	by Elizabeth Ducie Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	17606 words	Sample 30%
	Author bio: Elizabeth Ducie moved with her husband to the south-west of England for its rich, green scenery after many years in the arid south-east. She forgot to ask why the countryside was so green – but has now invested in a pair of wellies, so is very happy. Elizabeth lives a secret life as an international jet-setter. When she grows up, she wants to be a best-selling novelist and live in a cottage with roses around the door. To date, she’s got as far as the roses. Sharon Cook skidded to a halt in Devon just three years ago, with two young children in tow. From their seventeenth-century cottage, she is fulfilling a dream of the five-year-old she once was and, when not avoiding housework, she writes. Building on 20 years experience as a journalist and food writer, Sharon remains utterly fascinated by people. Making quilts and chutney keeps her sane… sometimes.
	Her Majesty's Mysterious Conveyance	by Steampunk Anthology I Jan. 18, 2012	$3.99	64485 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Nick Valentino: Nick Valentino's Steampunk beginnings started with his first novel, Thomas Riley which met a notable amount of success and fan fair. Taking him all across North America, Valentino found a spot in the red-hot culture of gears and brass. From there he's written a number of Steampunk short stories featured in some of the largest and most popular anthologies of the genre. His stories reach across the Steampunk universe, encompassing Weird West, Steampunk Horror, YA Steampunk, Victorian England, Magic versus Machine and now international Steampunk. Valentino's thirst for storytelling and fierce touring landed him a nomination of best Steampunk book of 2010 for Thomas Riley and guest spots across the US at many of the world's largest conventions. Sean Hayden: Born the son of a fire chief, Sean Hayden naturally developed a love of playing with fire. Quickly he learned to find other outlets for his passion for trouble. Writing is his latest endeavor. His first novel, Origins, was born three short years ago. An urban Fantasy/Horror about vampires and demons did little to quell his desire. Quickly he wrote the sequel, Deceptions. Comfortable with the vampire theme, he ventured into the world of Steampunk and penned, Lady Dorn, a Steampunk/vampire novella and has plans to continue her saga as well. Then came his introduction into YA. He was asked to write a series of Steampunk short stories designed to introduce the genre to a younger audience. Having never written YA before, Sean wisely sought the help of his eleven-year-old son, Connor. Together they dreamed up the world of The Magnificent Steam Carnival of Professor Pelusian Minus series. Sean recently started a new series entitled Soul Survivor on his own intended for YA readers as well. The first novel, My Soul to Keep is finished and he is currently seeking representation for it. Sean currently lives in Florida as a fiber-optic engineer as well as an author. He has grand designs on world domination as well as a starring role in his own television sitcom. Elizabeth Valentino: Elizabeth Valentino is a multi-published Steampunk and paranormal romance author. In her childhood years due to a strict family she wasn't afforded the luxury of exploring the world of young romance. So it was no surprise when at the age of eighteen she struck out on her own in search of adventure. It was in these early adult years she became an avid reader of romance and noticed younger authors were a minority in the genre. This drove her to learn more about the world of romance and write her first novel. Nowadays when she is not painting her nails black or lacing up her corsets she loves weaving all the dark and twisted paranormal facts she digs up into sexy, action packed stories. She also enjoys making her own Steampunk clothing, by repurposing old and over-loved pieces. She frequently travels around the country bringing tidings of corsets and goggles as she sells her books and spreads the good news of Steampunk, one book at a time. You can find her on-line at www.elizabethdarvill.com or watch for her to appear in a city near you! Jennifer Williams: Jennifer Williams is a fantasy and horror author from South East London. She started her career by making up scary stories to frighten her school friends in the playground, and when this inevitably attracted the ire of certain parents she took to writing them down instead. These days the stories are rather longer and contain fewer bloodthirsty rabbits, but writing is still her favourite pastime. She is currently busily editing her first science-fiction novel, Dead Zoo Shuffle, and planning a horror novella. No rabbits so far. These days she lives in one of the more excitingly eventful bits of London with her partner and their cat, and when not frowning at notebooks in pubs and cafes her spare time is often spent gesticulating wildly at her Xbox. After six months of experimentation she has finally figured out how to order the perfect coffee from her local coffee shop, and considers this a significant achievement. Jennifer also co-hosts the Box Room Podcast and blogs about things like horror films and fandom at www.sennydreadful.com
	Long Beach: Past, Present, Future	by LBWG Jan. 18, 2012	$2.99	40356 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: The Long Beach Writers Group are up and coming writers from Long Beach.
	Tales of Ancient China	by Rony P Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	26416 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Rony P has been many things! A soldier, newspaper printer, law officer, manager, phone solicitor, criminal, husband, father, painter, and teacher, just to name a few. His home is Athens, Texas when he is in America. Right now he is travelling around China. He has a passion for the stories and fables told around the world, spending much of his spare time in collecting myths and fables.
	Snowbound Hearts	by Still Moments Publishing Jan. 10, 2012	$3.99	34308 words
	Author bio: E-book publisher. Our editorial philosophy remains steadfast in our commitment to offer our readers the same high quality stories they have come to expect.
	Shaking It Up	by Erin Quinn Jan. 08, 2012	$0.99	21129 words
	Author bio: Erin Quinn (also known as Erin Grady) is an award winning author. Her titles include the Berkley Mists of Ireland series HAUNTING BEAUTY, HAUNTING WARRIOR, HAUNTING DESIRE and HAUNTING EMBRACE (Oct 2011.). Her books have been called “riveting,” “brilliantly plotted” and “beautifully written” and have won, placed or showed in the WILLA Award for Historical fiction, the Orange Rose, Golden Quill, Best Books, Book Buyers Best, Booksellers Best, Award of Excellence, and Readers Crown. Book four in the Mists of Ireland series will be in bookstores October 2011. She lives in Arizona with her husband, two daughters and three dogs (all of whom have made debuts in her stories—the dogs, that is, not the husband and kids.) Contact Erin Quinn, sign up for her newsletter or enter her monthly contest to be automatically added and eligible for free books at www.erinquinnbooks.com
	The Poetic Lounge Vol.2	by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012	Free!	22036 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Fiordaliza has been a writer since an early age. She noticed her love for poetry at the age of 8 when she wrote her first poem entitled “ I can't speak your language” because some of her class mates teased her about her inability to speak English with out her Spanish accent and from that point on she wrote a poem for everything that she experienced. Fiordaliza, became an author November of 2009 when she created three books from 150 original poems that she had written since the age of 12 up to the present time. She became a self-published author on October of 2010. Thus far, she has accomplished publishing two more poetry books, two poetry anthologies and a novel entitled "Can I Tell You a Secret?”. Fiordaliza with the help of Charron Monaye is publishing a series of poetry anthologies entitled “The Poetic Lounge” which helps them to show case poetry and short stories from many new and upcoming poets and writers worldwide. The T.P.L project will soon emerge to a publishing company that will help to service those who are less fortunate to obtain all the resources needed to becoming a professional writer and to be recognized for their unique talent. For more information about Fiordaliza, please visit: http://fiordalizacharles.yolasite.com/ http://thepoeticlounge.com/ authorfcharles@gmail.com
	Jake's Monthly- Science Fantasy Anthology	by Jake Johnson Jan. 06, 2012	$0.99	21597 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: A sixteen-year-old freelance writer and professional editor.
	Everything	by Zoey Mendez Jan. 01, 2012	$0.99	41931 words	Sample 5%
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	Anthology of Short Stories From Authors Glenn C. and Sasha Gabriel	by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Dec. 31, 2011	Free!	8789 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Special Note: Hello everyone, and thank you for visiting our Authors Page. We are delighted to announce that we have just published our first novel, Amanda Ackers and The Deep Forest Elves. We are still in shock that so many people had liked our short stories. From November 14th of 2011, to February 7th of 2012, our little short stories and new novel have been downloaded over 3,469 times, with the novel being downloaded 723 times in one month! We are very thankful to you all, for supporting our work, which we do for the enjoyment of it. Our thanks also, to the many of you who have emailed us, with kind comments on our stories, and those who had requested receiving a prerelease version of our novel. We had never thought of doing that, but what a great idea. It gave many a chance to read the novel before we actually published it. Thanks to all of you! We are most humbled by the response we have received, and thank you from the top, middle and bottom of our hearts! Book Two of the Amanda Ackers series, Amanda Ackers and The Realm Of The Witches, will be out near the end of the year. Should any of you like a prerelease version, please let us know. As you know, we do require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement and fax it back to us… it’s just good business practice. Please let us hear from you when you get the chance. Email us at: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- Hello and thank you for visiting our Smashwords.com page. My name is Sasha Gabriel, and I would like to take a few moments to say a little about Glenn and myself. They say that creativity belongs to the young. Well, not always. Young at heart, I’ll buy, but nothing else. Writing is relatively new for me. I’ve been an avid reader for most of my 60+ years. But writing seemed daunting. How do you write an idea to get over to other people without boring them to death? How do you write conversations that sound like the people who are speaking them? Once I studied the “how to’s” a bit, and with the encouragement from Glenn, my wonderful husband and best friend, I started writing. And I love it. So does Glenn. Writing has opened a door for me that nothing else has – my imagination has soared and I’m absolutely thrilled and thankful, from the bottom of my heart, that others like my writing, as well. Both Glenn and I have been submitting very, very short stories (no more than 600 word stories) because these are also being entered into a writing contest with that directive. At the same time, both Glenn and I are writing novels (Glenn’s is awesome!!!! Think the depth of Lord of the Rings with the immediacy of Harry Potter and you’ve got it!). But I want to share something with you all… Glenn has battled Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia almost his entire life. That’s a mouthful, for sure, but try living with them on a daily basis! Even so, Glenn has worked to overcome the more serious side effects and his talent in writing, painting, and all over creativity is nothing short of staggering. Honestly… I’m running to keep up with him but I’m mostly just out of breath! So… the bottom line is… we’re all just human with all our challenges and it’s those challenges that make what we create that much better. Please… If you like to read… then write. If you like to paint… then paint. Pick up that paintbrush and start. For writing, get to your keyboard and begin. We think you’ll surprise yourself at your talents. And, again… Thank You all for your kind and generous words of appreciation for our stories! It means the world to us! ----------------------------- Glenn here. Just wanted to add that we never thought anyone would even read our work, let alone have downloaded our little stories hundreds of times in less than a month. Because of the kind words from you all, I will continue to write. I have, as Sasha had mentioned, been writing a novel which I was writing for fun, for our grandson Logan. I was not going to publish it, just print it out to give to him. Now… once the first book of that series is finished, I’ll publish it here for FREE. My thanks to all of you. Feel free to contact Sasha and I at the following email address. We would love to hear from you: GlennAndSasha@gmail.com
	The WG2E All-For-Indies Anthologies: Winter Wonderland Edition	by D. D. Scott Dec. 29, 2011	$2.99	75442 words	Sample 5%
	Author bio: D. D. Scott's romantic comedies are all about sexy, sassy, smart, career-driven women and the men who complete them. They're a bit chick lit with a gone-country twist. She's agented, and her series The Bootscootin' Books - think Sex and The City meets Urban Cowboy - debuts with book one BOOTSCOOTIN' BLAHNIKS in August 2010 on both Amazon's Kindle and at Smashwords. She's a member of RWA as well as RWA's Chick Lit Writers of the World, Kiss of Death, ScriptScene, ESPAN, and IRWA Chapters plus serves on RWA's History Committee for the National RWA Board. She's been a guest blogger on Romance Writers on the Journey, Inside the Writer's Mind, Daily Dose Fantasy Romance, Romance University, and Romance Lives Forever. She blogs with group blog Savvy Authors the second Friday of every month, is linked to on Romancing the Blog and also has an active blog of her own on her website at www.DDScott.com. In addition, her first RWR article was published by RWA in the July 2010 issue. Also a Writer's Go-to-Gal for Muse Therapy, D. D. debuted her Muse Therapy Live Workshops this past March and April for GCCRWA's Silken Sands Conference in Florida and RT BookLovers' Convention in Ohio. She's busy now preparing for (1) the launch of MUSE THERAPY: UNLEASHING YOUR INNER SYBIL (the book version of her Muse Therapy Online Classes & Live Workshops) on Kindle and Smashwords this Fall, and (2) the Kindle and Smashwords release of book two in The Bootscootin' Books STOMPIN' ON STETSONS which will hit E-shelves in time for the 2010 Holiday Season. For updates on her books, her sexy, sassy, smart neurotic writer's life blog, and for a schedule of appearances and Muse Therapy Sessions, visit her website www.DDScott.com. While there, sign-up for her mailing list for chances to win fabulous tchotchkes.
	SciendaQ Spring 2012	by Scienda Press Dec. 25, 2011	$0.99	10944 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Scienda Quarterly is the armchair adventurer’s anthology, staffed by swashbuckling contributors who are skilled navigators of the seas of information, ideas and entertainment. No yawn-inducing doldrums. No treacherous betrayals of your quality time. Just excellent articles, insights and reading recommendations, priced to go nicely with your cup of coffee. SQ is written by a dedicated group of columnists with a high commitment to bringing useful, entertaining information about life and culture from a Christian worldview.
	Haunted - Ten Tales of Ghosts	by Rayne Hall Dec. 24, 2011	$0.99	24879 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Rayne Hall is the author of thirty books in different genres and under different pen names, published by twelve publishers in six countries, translated into several languages. Her short stories have been published in magazines, e-zines and anthologies. After living in Germany, China, Mongolia and Nepal, she has settled in a small Victorian seaside town in southern England. Rayne holds a college degree in publishing management and a masters degree in creative writing. Over three decades, she has worked in the publishing industry as a trainee, investigative journalist, feature writer, magazine editor, production editor, page designer, concept editor for non-fiction book series, anthology editor, editorial consultant and more. Outside publishing, worked as a museum guide, apple picker, tarot reader, adult education teacher, trade fair hostess, translator and belly dancer. Currently, she writes subtle horror and outrageous fantasy fiction and tries to regain the rights to her out-of-print books so she can republish them as e-books. She edits a series of themed short story anthologies (coming soon), and teaches online classes for writers ('Writing Fight Scenes', Writing Scary Scenes','Writing about Magic', 'Edit your Writing'and more). https://sites.google.com/site/writingworkshopswithraynehall/ The author portrait is by the artist Kuoke.
	Pro Se Presents: September 2011	by Pro Se Press Dec. 23, 2011	$1.99	36319 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Based in Batesville, Arkansas, Pro Se Productions has become a leader on the cutting edge of New Pulp Fiction in a very short time. Pulp Fiction, known by many names and identified as being action/adventure, fast paced, hero versus villain, over the top characters and tight, yet extravagant plots, is experiencing a resurgence like never before. And Pro Se Press is a major part of the revival, one of the reasons that New Pulp is growing by leaps and bounds.
	The Red Penny Papers - Winter 2011-12	by Red Penny Papers Dec. 17, 2011	Free!	23445 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: The Red Penny Papers is an electronic journal of fantastic fiction, both novellas published on a regular serial schedule and short fiction published quarterly. http://redpennypapers.com/about/
	Heroes & Heretics: A Pulp Empire Anthology	by Metahuman Press Dec. 17, 2011	$2.99	134562 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Metahuman Press is a publisher of fine super-powered and pulp fiction. Since 2005, MHP has brought new prose super-heroic stories to the web. In 2009, it expanded its operations to introduce the quarterly print anthologies from Pulp Empire.com. In 2012, Metahuman Press moves in to full print and e-publishing formats while also debuting their third series, The Dead Walk Again.
	20 In 5 Volume II - January 2012	by Mis Tribus Dec. 16, 2011	$0.99	14217 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Kevin is founder and chief volunteer for Mis Tribus Corp, an open community that provides creators (authors, producers, artists) with the tools, services, and knowledge, to independently publish, produce, and sell their creative products.
	Theory Train Issue Three	by Theory Train Magazine Dec. 15, 2011	$1.49	6282 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Theory Train is an online literary magazine specializing in speculative fiction.
	Winter Wonders 2011 Anthology	by Whimsical Publications Dec. 13, 2011	$4.99	55981 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Whimsical Publications is located in Central Florida, and is registered as a Limited Liability Company in that state. The company’s fiction line specializes in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Suspense, Romance, Young adult and some Poetry. Other genre will be added at the discretion of the publisher. Authors who submit to WP can rest assured that they will never have to pay to have their works published. Not for the editing, nor for the cover design. We are a royalty paying publisher, not a subsidy publisher. We make our money through the sale of books, not through services the author pays. As a small, independent publisher, we take the time to work with our authors. They are an important part of the publishing process and are included throughout. From the designing of their covers to keeping their "voice" during the editing process, without the author, WP would not be here, and we realize that. A limited number of quality titles are added each year. Our novels may not be on the New York Times bestsellers list, but our authors write with heart and soul. Check them out. You might just find a new author to follow. Whimsical Publications, LLC is a proud supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF).
	Warm Christmas Wishes	by Mary Kate Brogan Dec. 13, 2011	$6.99	45896 words	Sample 20%
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	Christmas Tales - Seasonal stories, poems and greetings from the Coventry Writers' Group	by Michael Boxwell Dec. 12, 2011	Free!	7280 words	Read a sample
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	Etched Offerings: Voices From the Cauldron of Story	by Misanthrope Press Dec. 11, 2011	$5.99	74431 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Misanthrope Press is home to a small, ecclectic catalog of edgy, well-written fiction of all lengths. Our offerings push accepted literary and mainstream boundaries, sometimes crossing them all together
	Heavy Petting	by William D. Hicks Dec. 11, 2011	$5.99	48454 words	Sample 10%
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	The Withering Darkness: A Paranormal Horror Compendium	by Candy Crum Dec. 09, 2011	$2.99	48054 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: My name is Candy Crum and I'm the author of The Eternal Series! I have a wonderful husband, two wonderful little boys and a life that we are all building together every day! Feel free to stop by the fan page on facebook - I answer all posts!
	No Definite Plans: Eleven Stories of Laughter, Love, Travel (Townsend 11, Vol 3)	by Townsend 11 Dec. 09, 2011	$0.99	22524 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Townsend 11 is a collective of eleven writers (including one who’s been living in Barcelona for several years) who meet monthly in a converted brick warehouse on Townsend Street in San Francisco. We are committed to sharing stories that enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Our work is an eclectic mix that has been widely published in major magazines, newspapers, and books, and has earned numerous awards. Now, in this age of e-books, we’re launching a series of works to engage you.
	Breathe III	by Breathe Writers Dec. 09, 2011	$5.99	91024 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Breathe is a network of members, visitors and temporary partakers woven together into a community of writers. This is our third book together. We share with you, the reader, our hopes, dreams, sorrows and failures. You will find all levels of writing, novice to advanced. Some of our group members have been published, some have not. We all seek to share. While the majority of these writings are from our regular members, a few are from our visitors. We like new people and we like visitors.
	Subversion: Science Fiction & Fantasy tales of challenging the norm	by Crossed Genres Publications Dec. 07, 2011	$4.99	79617 words	Sample 25%
	Author bio: Crossed Genres Publications is a small press publisher of speculative fiction. CGP is the publisher of Crossed Genres Magazine. The magazine was founded in September 2008; Issue #1 was released on December 1, 2008. Crossed Genres Magazine works a bit differently than most magazines. Every month, a new genre is chosen as the Current Genre; for that month, all Fiction and Cover Art submissions must combine that genre with some aspect of Science Fiction or Fantasy. The online magazine is free to read. All submissions will be considered for publication in the magazine, which is published monthly online, and in print & ebook on a quarterly basis. The magazine also includes articles, artwork (both also accepted by submission) and interviews. If you want to submit a story, article or artwork, visit the submissions page for instructions. In December 2010 Crossed Genres released its first novel, A Festival of Skeletons by New Zealand author RJ Astruc. CGP is currently serializing its 2nd novel, the tense & invigorating Broken Slate by Kelly Jennings; Broken Slate will be published in print and ebook in July 2011.
	Speech Bubble Magazine: The Best Of Issues 1, 2 And 3	by Speech Bubble Magazine Dec. 06, 2011	$0.99	21094 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: SPEECH BUBBLE is an online literary magazine with a focus on exciting characters, engaging stories and extraordinary dialogue.
	Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands	by Narrator Magazine Dec. 04, 2011	Free!	46296 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Narrator began in the Blue Mountains in 2010 as an opportunity for local writers - amateurs and professionals alike - to exhibit their works. As of December 2011 it is now a nation-wide magazine, being rolled out on a state-by-state basis. It's free to submit to, affordable to advertise in, and encourages friendly competition with a secret judge and a People's Choice prize. For more information, please visit the Narrator Magazine website.
	Jake's Monthly- Post Apocalyptic Anthology	by Jake Johnson Dec. 04, 2011	$0.99	29897 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: A sixteen-year-old freelance writer and professional editor.
	Winter's Night	by KD Sarge Nov. 30, 2011	$0.99	20677 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: KD Sarge writes for joy and hope, and works for a living. She has tried her hand at endeavors including Governess of the Children, Grand Director of the Drive-Through, and Dispatcher of the Tow Trucks. Currently KD labors appreciated but underpaid in the public school system. Past accomplishments include surviving eight one-year-olds for eight hours alone (she lasted about ten months), driving a twenty-foot truck from Ohio to Arizona by way of Oklahoma, and making a six-pack of tacos in twenty-three seconds. Writing achievements include the Weightiest First Draft Ever, as well as nine other, much lighter, completed novels. She has six universes under construction. KD has won NaNoWriMo five times and NaNoEdMo twice. A widow, KD lives in Arizona with three children, two of them furred and all of them demanding.
	Tales from the Backlist: Select Stories from Backlist eBooks Authors	by Backlist eBooks Nov. 29, 2011	$0.99	111045 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Backlist eBooks showcases high-quality, reasonably-priced ebooks originally released by major print publishers and now out of print. These professionally edited books are now author-published through major outlets–usually in the $.99 – $4.99 range. Our authors include New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, as well as winners of such prestigious literary awards as the Hugo, Nebula, RITA®, and RT Reviewers’ Choice. For a full list of our authors and links to hundreds of great, proven ebooks, visit us at backlistebooks.com.
	Mystery and Romance Under the Northern Lights	by Lori Ness Nov. 27, 2011	$6.99	67078 words	Sample 5%
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	20 In 5 -- Volume I -- December 2011	by Mis Tribus Nov. 26, 2011	$0.99	15054 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Kevin is founder and chief volunteer for Mis Tribus Corp, an open community that provides creators (authors, producers, artists) with the tools, services, and knowledge, to independently publish, produce, and sell their creative products.
	A Cuppa and an Armchair	by Equipe Nov. 26, 2011	$2.99	27014 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: Founded in 1998, by Tony and Maraget Howson, Equipe started by working in East Africa, and now works in India, Papua New Guinea and The Philippines, as well as continuing to work in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda. Equipe is different to other charities, in that very little of it's fund raising costs go on anything but the projects that it serves. The United Kingdom offers a Gift Aid option for all UK tax payers, and administration costs, advertising, staff and building expenses come from this and donations made for these purposes. This means that all profits, after the book sellers take off their fees, will go directly to where it is needed most. No one project has been picked over another, and will be divided as necessary between them all. •child sponsorship program •a drop-in-centre for street children •an orphanage •a program to rescue women and young girls out of the sex trade •support the building of water wells •support building of tree plantations
	Metahumans vs the Undead: A Superhero vs Zombie Anthology	by A.P. Fuchs Nov. 26, 2011	$4.99	61568 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: A.P. Fuchs writes and publishes fulltime from Winnipeg, MB, and is most well known for his superhero series, The Axiom-man™ Saga. He spends most of his time writing about zombies and publishing books about them. His shoot ‘em zombie novel, Blood of the Dead, is about just that and, obviously, goes without saying but he’s saying it anyway. He is also an avid movie buff and his reviews are posted at www.canisterx.com, Amazon.com/.ca.co.uk, Barnesandnoble.com, and his Myspace page at www.myspace.com/apfuchs. Likewise, movies are discussed and reviewed on Canister X’s Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/canisterx Fuchs also writes non-fiction, Twitters a lot and writes in his blog 5 to 6 days out of the week, sometimes more than once a day. His Twitter address is http://www.twitter.com/ap_fuchs, so be sure to follow as it’s always fun. Fuchs also recently celebrated his love of writing and independent publishing by launching a bookazine series called Bumper Sticker Shine, the first volume of which, Dry Ice Dreams, is now available. In it he shares insights into the independent publishing industry, how to go about doing it, short stories from his archives as well as poetry, comics, photos and more. Fuchs always wanted to have his own magazine, one where he could do whatever he wanted, however he wanted, and now he has one. Check it out. It’s loads of fun. He’s also the owner and sole-proprietor of Coscom Entertainment, a publishing firm specializing in superhero and monster fiction. (www.coscomentertainment.com) Oh . . . as a few side things, he digs cooking, watching TV, making compost and following the exploits of Batgirl, Red Robin and Batman and Robin on a monthly basis. He also has a few secrets of earth-shattering proportions, but he’s not telling them now nor ever, and plans on taking them to his grave. A.P. Fuchs can be contacted at coscomentertainment at gmail dot com
	Reflexiones para ser FELIZ	by Josue Rodriguez Nov. 24, 2011	$0.99	7222 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Josue Rodriguez es un joven webmaster argentino que tambien se dedica a compartir sus conocimientos en el area de los emprendimientos personales.
	BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3	by Maria Savva Nov. 23, 2011	Free!	25895 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Maria was born in London in 1970 She is a qualified solicitor as well as a writer Maria Savva's published works: 'Coincidences' 2001 'A Time to Tell' 2006 'Pieces of a Rainbow' 2009 'Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)' 2010 'Second Chances' 2010 'Cutting The Fat' 2011 (co-author Jason McIntyre) 'Fusion' 2011 'Flames', a short story, appears in 'The BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology - Volume 1' 2011 'The Dream' 2011 'Isolation', a short story, appears in 'The BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology - Volume 2' 2011
	How To Win Friends & Influence People	by Michael Herman Nov. 22, 2011	$15.00	3140 words	Sample 20%
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	Saints & Sinners 2010 New Fiction From the Festival	by Amie Evans Nov. 20, 2011	$8.95	81043 words	Sample 20%
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