“Shrinking Forward” By Nathalie M. Leblanc
Posted by Nathalie M. Lebalnc in Action-Adventure Novels, Children's Novels, Fantasy Novels, High Fantasy Novels, Middle Grade Novels, Young Adult & Teen Novels on August 26th, 2010
Journey of Two Souls
Posted by SKCovey in Religious and Spiritual Novels on January 18th, 2010
I began to write to help smooth my soul. Picking the first publisher that
showed interest was not the brightest thing to do. As I have learned a
writer may have plenty to say, but unable to perform all the grammar,
format, spelling, and simply knowledge to get it to the acceptable stage
for others to share. So, I hope you will read my short story and know
the love and care placed in it and the expectations I placed in the
publisher, resulting in my disappointment. You can use my process
of recovery for any situation. Whether you may be going through a
divorce, illness, or the passing of loved one, my expression of those
feelings are clear in this writing. If you are not a believer in angels, perhaps
after reading, you will become one. 
Free Novel: ‘Haven’
Posted by kemp in Science Fiction Novels, Sociological SF on January 16th, 2010
It is available on Smashwords for free in just about any format you’d want (including Kindle):
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/7341
Here’s a synopsis to pique potential interest:
“Before Proposition 172, being a Citizen was a way to separate one’s self from the rest of society. After Proposition 172, the rest of the world truly was separate from you. It was such a simple answer, really. How could one keep every undesirable part of society away from the parts that deserved better? Move it.
In the city of Haven, the dreams of the Citizens have been realized in the Separation project. No longer will people of good stature and breeding be required to interact with the working class, the filthy and disease-ridden rejects that fill the streets. No longer will real people have to suffer junkies, criminals, and thieves. Instead, a cleaner and purer world has been crafted to suit your every need. The best part? Well, all those undesirables had to be worth something, after all. Why not just use them? Give them a short re-education and make them docile workers.
This is the world that a young woman named Kaylee lives in. One where Citizens, the truly “elite,” capture and enslave ordinary people to suit their needs. This is the Haven of constant fear, where any moment you might be brutally beaten by a gang, stolen by a squad of Citizen “recruiters,” or you might simply starve to death. It is a world of darkness, hidden far below the bright and shining city where the Citizens and their ilk live in splendor. It is a world without hope.
Yet in these dark slums beneath the city of Haven, things are being set in motion. Plans are being carried out, forces are being gathered. The powerful and reclusive slumlord, Elijah, starts a chain of events which will swallow everyone in the city – Citizen and undesirable alike.
Stuck in the middle, Kaylee and her companions will be forced into the horrifying realization that is at the core of life in Haven: no action is without consequence.”
The novel is also on Amazon for $2, for those folks who might feel leery of an unknown site like Smashwords:
A Handful of Dust
Posted by rjgats47 in Action-Adventure Novels, Historical Novels, Mystery Novels, Science Fiction Novels, Suspense Novels, Thrillers on November 20th, 2009
Island Sting by Bonnie Doerr
Posted by Leap Books in Children's, MG, YA Novels, Detective Novels, Mainstream Novels, Middle Grade Novels, Mystery Novels, Romance Novels, Suspense Novels, Young Adult & Teen Novels on September 5th, 2009
Kenzie Ryan’s New York know-how and private girls’ academy education prove useless in the middle of an island wildlife refuge.
Upon arrival in the exotic Florida Keys, she’s thrown into the midst of a mystery involving the endangered Florida Key deer. How can she navigate this upside down world? A world deftly maneuvered by Angelo–island native and nerve-wracking hunk. The two team up to accomplish what perplexes law enforcement, but Angelo exposes Kenzie’s insecurities, including her inexperience with nature and the opposite sex.
Danger and disagreement follow the pair wherever they go. Enamored with Angelo and his local savvy, Kenzie hopes to secure his friendship. But how can she win Angelo’s trust when what she must tell him will crush his ego?
Island Sting includes notes on the endangered Florida Key deer and the National Key Deer Refuge.
Coming January 6, 2010 from Leap Books. See the book trailer.
FREAKSVILLE by Kitty Keswick
Posted by Leap Books in Children's, MG, YA Novels, Horror Novels, Paranormal Novels, Romance Novels, Young Adult & Teen Novels on September 5th, 2009
Every woman in the Maxwell family has the gift of sight. A talent sixteen-year-old Kasey would gladly give up. All she wants is a normal life. Shopping and talking about boys with her best friend and long-time sidekick Gillie Godshall consume her days. Until Kasey has a vision about Josh Johnstone, the foreign exchange student from England. The vision leads her into new waters, a lead in a play, a haunted theater…and into the arms of the Josh. Yet, both Kasey and Josh have secrets lurking in dark corners. Can Kasey’s new romance survive FREAKSVILLE?
The first in a new series published by Leap Books.
Coming out January 8, 2010. Get the latest posts at the Wolfy Chicks blog.
And see the book trailer at YouTube.
The Seven Gifts – “A most unusual and beautiful story”
Posted by SleepyJohn in Fairy Tales & Fables, Religious and Spiritual Novels, Young Adult & Teen Novels on September 3rd, 2009
Click anywhere to go to The Seven Gifts website
Classic Fairy Tales
Posted by DLKeur in Children's Novels, Children's, MG, YA Novels, Fairy Tales & Fables, Fantasy Novels on August 29th, 2009
Hans Christian Anderson’s Complete Fairy Tales in a leather bound edition
More Fairy Tales from Barnes and Noble
Classic Fairy Tales
The Secrets of Nine Irish Sons
Posted by laurajoycemoriarty in Mystery Novels, Thrillers on August 25th, 2009
Part thriller, part mystery, part mission impossible—an Irish woman’s supernatural gift becomes the obsession of a vicious assassin. Accused of murdering her husband, Mary Elizabeth O’Malley is imprisoned for two decades while her kidnapper waits for his father to die so he can inherit his fortune and find the woman he believes will help him control a vast criminal empire.
Back in Ireland, her nine sons grow up intent on discovering the truth behind their parents disappearance. On the way, they discover ruthless and massive corruption, and such unspeakable scandals that the CIA, FBI, and Scotland Yard have teamed up to help them uncover a criminal network of massive proportions.
You can buy it at Amazon or get a signed copy direct from the author.
New vampire novel “Carmella Jackson: Manifest Vampire” now available!
Posted by mcgpublishing in Action-Adventure Novels, Horror Novels, Paranormal Novels, Young Adult & Teen Novels on July 30th, 2009
Carmella Jackson: Manifest Vampire by Michael C. Greer
Announcing a new vampire novel “Carmella Jackson: Manifest Vampire” by author Michael C. Greer. Available now as a digital download on Amazon.com for Kindle and Lulu.com in Adobe format.
It’s the story of a young woman who is attacked and transformed into a vampire. Along the way she must deal with family and friends and must search for answers in steamy mangrove marshes surrounding beautiful and mysterious Saint Augustine, Florida. Written for the whole family to enjoy.
Visit http://carmellajackson.blogspot.com for more information.
To Inherit a Murderer by E. J. Ruek. $4.99 from Smashwords
Willed her best friend's son, Deborah suspects the boy's a murderer...and he is. At 7 he killed his mother's dog. At 10 he stabbed his father with a letter opener. There's the murder of a family maid. A knife stuck in a bedroom door & waking to William standing over her drives Deborah to the brink. Then William begins to change..for the better. But when Deborah lets her guard down, death answers.Boob Tube by Mark Coker. $4.95 from Smashwords.com
Go behind the scenes of the daytime television soap opera industry with Boob Tube. Written by Lesleyann Coker (a former reporter for Soap Opera Weekly) and her husband Mark (of Smashwords), the two interviewed dozens of soap opera industry insiders for their stories and then fictionalized everything here. Can you guess who inspired each character?Waiting For Spring by RJ Keller. You set the price! from Smashwords.com
A recently divorced woman trudges out of one small, Maine town and into an even smaller one, hoping to escape her pain. Instead she finds herself surrounded by people who are trudging on, just like her. Waiting for things to get better. Waiting for spring.UNDERCOVER - My Story by Greg Quesnelle by Greg Quesnelle. $3.50 from Smashwords.com
UNDERCOVER My Story by Greg Quesnelle is an exciting fictional memoir that takes you into the undercover world and presents with brutal honesty what the underbelly of society is really like. This entertaining story is a must read for any crime fan. Take a peak inside the dangerous and gripping life story of a young undercover officer who dared to tackle drugs, crimes and murder.Betrayal by Jaimey Grant. $4.95 from Smashwords.com
England 1816. Bri has been running for years. Just when she thinks she may have escaped those pursuing her, she finds herself thrown into Newgate Prison...where Adam finds her. Hired by Bri's family, he is determined to return the heiress posthaste. When it becomes clear that her family does NOT have her best interests at heart, she must accept Adam's help, something her pride will not allow.Spellbound by Jaimey Grant. $4.95 from Smashwords.com
England 1820. Retired actress Raven agrees to pose as a missing noblewoman/fiancé of an eccentric duke. If caught, she could lose her life. Her reason is simple curiosity about her employer, Lord Windhaven. His plan goes far deeper than merely hiring an actress to play a role. He suspects something is not right with Raven. Then the duke's brother arrives, threatening to reveal Raven's identity.Heartless by Jaimey Grant. $4.95 from Smashwords.com
England 1820. The Duke of Derringer, aka Lord Heartless, must marry within five days. Disgusted with his father for such a stupid codicil, he vows to marry the first woman he meets. That woman is Leandra Harcourt, illegitimate daughter of the late Earl of Harwood. Derringer marries her, refusing to admit he's helping her more than himself. Meanwhile, some disobliging soul wants him dead.Redemption by Jaimey Grant. $4.95 from Smashwords.com
1821. Lady Jenny is the pampered, beloved daughter of a duke. Becoming a little jaded after several Seasons, Jenny flirts shamelessly with the newest rogue to grace London, Dare Prestwich. The situation gets out of hand, Dare flees, and Jenny must face judgmental Society alone. The one left to pick up the pieces is Dare's twin, Miles, who is in love with Jenny's twin, Gwen. Oh, the scandal.Rogue Savior:an Order of Rayne novel by James Clark. $4.00 from Smashwords.com
In 2011 the World discovers the existence of Evolutionally Advanced People (EAP's). The U.N. sets up an organization to utilize these people for the good of the world. They titled it Order of Rayne named after Adam Rayne. He claims to be over 500 years old and the ancestor of all the EAP's. Now they have found a young man more powerful than anyone before. Will he be an agent of good or evil?stealing innocence II: The Ravishment by Sylvia Hubbard. $3.50 from Smashwords.com
When Michelle is dealt the ultimate blow of being taken by a dark powerful stranger against her will, she didn't know how to overcome the hurt inside. Anthony is knocked unconscious and awakens to find out Michelle's been bitten by the revenge bug and what he thought was a sweet and innocent girl, turns into a lustful hateful woman, who he will kill - if he ever gets away!John Smith, World Jumper, Portal to Adventure Parts I to V by E. Patrick Dorris. $1.00 from Smashwords.com
This is a compilation of parts one through five of the Portal to Adventure story, introducing John Smith and taking you to the first of many worlds John has visited or will visit. If you want a coalated copy of the story so far, here it is. If you haven't read the story yet, this is a great place to start. (Note: Part 6 is also available, check my author page if you can't see it here)Jacob's Courage: A Holocaust Love Story by Charles Weinblatt. $7.95 from Smashwords.com
Jacob's Courage is a tender coming of age love story of two young adults during the Holocaust. This historical novel explores the dazzling beauty of passionate love and enduring bravery in a lurid world where the innocent are murdered. From despair, to unforgettable moments of chaste beauty, Jacob’s Courage examines a constellation of emotions during a time of incomprehensible brutality.The Dance by Rachelle Reese. $2.00 from Smashwords.com
When Crimson's grandmother dies, Crimson moves into the house that's been passed down to a female in the family for generations. She finds comfort in her memories and her conversations with Lou, her grandmother's gardner and handyman. But one night, a woman in an old-fashioned ballgown invites her to dance and Crimson learns the chilling truth about her legacy. Published in Mind of a Mad Man.The Bones of the Forest by Rachelle Reese. You set the price! from Smashwords.com
After Amanda's family leaves the safety net of the city for the Undiscovered Foothills, Amanda discovers a crumbling house in the woods. Inside the house, she finds the diary of the writer who lived there long ago before the terrorists were rounded up and the rural families migrated to the protection of the safety net. As Amanda reads the diary, she finds some surprising parallels with her world.Immortal by John E. Miller. You set the price! from Smashwords.com
A meeting between a psychiatrist and a patient turns the tables on what is real and what isn't.
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