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Dark Muse by BrokenSword Dark Muse by BrokenSword March 31, 2010 $0.99 223950 words Sample 30%
The Dark Muse comes...Jason tosses his wedding ring over the side of an 18th century sailing ship, altering his path forever. But the captain harbors a pirate past. When Jason's verse gives him a chance to find true love, another has already claimed him; Leanan Sidhe, Queen of the Fae and daughter of Sea Gods. Within a quill's ink, Jason bleeds with muses and myths, seduction and betrayal.
Lil Haitian Impact by Tillie Wells Lil Haitian Impact by Tillie Wells Jan. 22, 2011 $0.99 141726 words Sample 15%
Lil Haitian Impact by Authors Desir Tiresias and Matilda “Tillie” Wells Author Desir Tiresias has co-authored with Author Matilda “Tillie” Wells to bring awareness to the history of Haiti. In their newly-released book entitled Lil Haitian Impact, the duo combines efforts to relay to readers the true history of Desir’s native country.
Angeliad 2005 Laughing Skull of Hamlet by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2005 Laughing Skull of Hamlet by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 07, 2009 $0.99 122338 words Sample 10%
Laughing Skull of Hamlet is a collection of narrative poems written in 2005 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
The Son Can Dream by Mike Cruz The Son Can Dream by Mike Cruz Aug. 24, 2011 Free! 117761 words Read a sample
The Son Can Dream is a true story that reads like narrative poetry. The reader follows "the son", who is searching for closure to the darkest chapter of his life. As the possibility of love and being loved emerge, he is forced to either stay on the course of no tomorrow and not hurt a soul or give himself to the dream and risk stepping into the tattered pair worn by his father once before.
Sonneteer`s - Book I (Стихоплётки Книга 1) by Alexander Kotlarevski Sonneteer`s - Book I (Стихоплётки Книга 1) by Alexander Kotlarevski Feb. 23, 2011 $3.50 114074 words Sample 20%
Poems and novels not to my mind And as the old lady curl-papers Dearer to my heart and soul Unpretentious Sonneteer`s
Sonneteer`s - Book II (Стихоплётки Книга 2) by Alexander Kotlarevski Sonneteer`s - Book II (Стихоплётки Книга 2) by Alexander Kotlarevski Feb. 24, 2011 $3.50 111391 words Sample 20%
Poems and novels not to my mind And as the old lady curl-papers Dearer to my heart and soul Unpretentious Sonneteer`s
Angeliad 2009-1 Labyrinth Of Your Heart by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2009-1 Labyrinth Of Your Heart by Surazeus Astarius Jan. 26, 2010 $0.99 105029 words Sample 10%
Labyrinth Of Your Heart is a collection of narrative poems written in 2009 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Pan Tadeusz, A New Prose Translation by Pan Tadeusz, A New Prose Translation by 20830Press Aug. 13, 2010 $9.99 103669 words Sample 25%
The Polish national epic, one of the great works of European Romanticism, by Adam Mickiewicz. Its bucolic, patriotic, and folkloristic descriptions of life and war in early nineteenth century Poland have served as a focus of national literary identification since its first publication. I
Angeliad 2009-2 Compass Of My Heart by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2009-2 Compass Of My Heart by Surazeus Astarius Jan. 26, 2010 $0.99 102545 words Sample 10%
Compass Of My Heart is a collection of narrative poems written in 2009 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Escaping Shangrila by Joseph D. Reich Escaping Shangrila by Joseph D. Reich Sep. 21, 2011 $2.99 95920 words Sample 20%
Escaping Shangrila is a clever collection of poems written in a biting and sardonic, narrative free-flowing style in the effort to both shock and repel, and absorb its readers, as a social and cultural, spiritual and psycho-logical comment and satire of what it means to survive and thrive in the cookie-cutter conformist bland and barren atmosphere and land of contemporary America.
Angeliad 2007 Diamond of Istari by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2007 Diamond of Istari by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 06, 2009 $0.99 89946 words Sample 10%
Diamond of Istari is a collection of narrative poems written in 2007 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Yannis Ritsos. Poems. Selected Books by Manolis Yannis Ritsos. Poems. Selected Books by Manolis Dec. 09, 2011 $8.00 78590 words Sample 20%
Yannis Ritsos was born in Monemvasia, Greece, May 1, 1909 as a cadet of a noble family of landowners, but his youth is marked by devastation in his family: economic ruin, the premature death of his mother and eldest brother, and the internment of his father, who also suffered bouts of mental unrest, all of which ultimately affected Ritsos’ outlook.
Alphabetical Genocide by Rashaad Bell Alphabetical Genocide by Rashaad Bell Sep. 20, 2011 $0.99 77017 words Sample 5%
Behold the Prophet sing We heavenly energies Trapped inside these earthly vessels Some call us kings Remain quiet Some of these people here should try it Since birth We giant’s walking this earth Call me Goliath Destined to be struck between the eye Thinking to myself as I die How fast time fly… (color illustrations included) parental advisory advised
Mortally Immortal by Lawren Greene Mortally Immortal by Lawren Greene Nov. 30, 2009 $7.99 73283 words
Mortally Immortal merges all six volumes of autobiographically inspired poetic literature. This book is crowded with rhythmic memories and sensational experiences. He addresses morality, spirituality, fundamentalism and individualism. Lawren strategically places a gambit of additional topics into the book that offer the reader a finalizing bonus regarding this magnificent well produced archive.
Angeliad 2008 Lost in Somewhere City by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2008 Lost in Somewhere City by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 06, 2009 $0.99 71550 words Sample 10%
Lost in Somewhere City is a collection of narrative poems written in 2008 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Serendiptiy's Sting by A.C. Ping Serendiptiy's Sting by A.C. Ping March 06, 2011 $2.99 62906 words Sample 20%
Imagine if you woke up from a coma with no memory of the last 20 years? Imagine your mind is reset to when you were 18. Would you be able to reconcile where you are now? Serendipity's Sting is a tale of discovery. A man's quest to find himself and to uncover what happened to his dreams. Beginning in London this book takes us on a journey of self discovery and enlightenment.
The Bench by Kevin Farran The Bench by Kevin Farran Nov. 04, 2010 $3.99 57986 words Sample 20%
Jenny, the office mouse, whose literary aspirations suffocate in the corner cubicle of a large city publisher, is innocently deluded by a chance trail of love left by a phantom poet. The trail of delusion tears at her cloistered life, extracting her dreams and when she emerges from her musty chrysalis to confront the author, it costs her, her job and sanity, but releases a far greater power.
Postcards From My Mind by Christopher Setterlund Postcards From My Mind by Christopher Setterlund Dec. 17, 2009 $2.99 50671 words Sample 50%
Postcards From My Mind is the first collection of my own personal poetry and song lyrics written over a ten year span from 1996-2006. They explore the vast range of emotions felt through the late teen years and into the twenty-something age. Anybody can relate to what I have written.
Murder Club Candy by Matthew Temple Murder Club Candy by Matthew Temple March 14, 2011 $4.99 50010 words Sample 20%
When Take-Your-Daughter-To-Work-Day goes terribly wrong.
Depth of Focus: The Stanzas by Kenya D. Williamson Depth of Focus: The Stanzas by Kenya D. Williamson Jan. 07, 2012 $5.99 49886 words Sample 10%
Danni's struggling to balance a meddling roommate, nosy neighbor, former lover, current lover, mostly-absent father, jealous sibling, insecure best friend and suicidal mother with the demands of her lousy waitressing job, approaching birthday party and shrinking college fund. And if she continues keeping everyone at arm's length, she'll lose a lot more than a promising career.
A Poem of Science, Or This Our Frost-Weary Harbor by J. Celan Smith A Poem of Science, Or This Our Frost-Weary Harbor by J. Celan Smith Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 49832 words Sample 20%
A magisterial and powerfully original poetic epic of science history, this book presents with lyrical magic the triumphs and struggles of key sciences that have altered and shaped the terrain of modern culture. It skillfully combines praise and criticism for the various key figures and revolutionary moments in this history, including their breakthroughs and their personal struggles.
Depth of Focus: A Novel by Kenya D. Williamson Depth of Focus: A Novel by Kenya D. Williamson March 24, 2011 $4.99 49760 words Sample 15%
Danni's struggling to balance a meddling roommate, nosy neighbor, former lover, current lover, mostly-absent father, jealous sibling, insecure best friend and suicidal mother with the demands of her lousy waitressing job, approaching birthday party and shrinking college fund. And if she continues keeping everyone at arm's length, she'll lose a lot more than a promising career.
“Yayın Kolektifi” Seçkisi by Propaganda Yayınları “Yayın Kolektifi” Seçkisi by Propaganda Yayınları Jan. 18, 2012 $5.99 49203 words Sample 20%
Bu seçkide, Yayın Kolektifi’nin desteğiyle yayınlanmış olan Türler ve Cinsler (Can Başkent), Komün Bilgeliği (Sedat Eroğlu), Efendisiz Demokrasi (Ali Rıza Gelirli), Yitik (Ali Murat İrat), İmlasız Bahçe Şiirleri (Nesrin Kültür Kiraz), Halk Silahlanınca (Abel Paz, Çeviri: Gün Zileli) ve Peşime Verdi (Hülya Tarman) kitaplarından aldığımız bölümleri okuyacaksınız.
Angeliad 2006 Rebirth of Taliesin by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2006 Rebirth of Taliesin by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 07, 2009 $0.99 48715 words Sample 10%
Rebirth of Taliesin is a collection of narrative poems written in 2006 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Kiss and Tell by Dr David Reiter Kiss and Tell by Dr David Reiter May 09, 2010 $9.99 47180 words Sample 20%
Much awaited Selected and New from one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative authors. His imagination resists cultural razor wire by composing without a passport, accepting no subject as off-limits. And this multi-award winning author more often sets the trends these days rather than following them.
Lies From The Past: A Viet Nam Tale by Vicki Smart Penhall Lies From The Past: A Viet Nam Tale by Vicki Smart Penhall July 26, 2011 $4.99 46674 words Sample 20%
When David is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the news is less brutal than was losing his dear love Maggie in the killing fields of Vietnam in 1969. The certainty of his own death motivates him to round up his Army buddies for a visit to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Then their mutual lifelong struggles with unresolved lies send the men back to Vietnam in a desperate search for answers.
A Day Green Shade of Blue by Andrew Sayler A Day Green Shade of Blue by Andrew Sayler Jan. 30, 2012 $3.99 45613 words Sample 20%
Lost in a world that he cannot understand, our nameless hero hunts through memories trying to find meaning. Fighting, wandering, remembering, being hunted. Without a strong line between fiction and reality, our hero holds on to what he can. Hunted by a mysterious officer, the only way out for our hero is blocked a monster guard. All the while a mindless horror consumes what is left of his soul.
The Tao of Twitter by Sam R. The Tao of Twitter by Sam R. Dec. 01, 2010 $0.99 43925 words Sample 15%
"Hello Rabbit, is that you?" "Let's pretend it isn't," said Rabbit, "and see what happens."
Me No Habla With Acento: Contemporary Latino Poetry by Emanuel Xavier Me No Habla With Acento: Contemporary Latino Poetry by Emanuel Xavier Sep. 21, 2011 $9.95 43030 words Sample 20%
This anthology of contemporary Latino poetry celebrates the rich mosaic of a major arts movement within the United States featuring poets and spoken word artists from across the country. Published in association with El Museo del Barrio.
Like a Bird Knows a Song Of Poetry by Alison Wakefield Like a Bird Knows a Song Of Poetry by Alison Wakefield Dec. 04, 2011 $12.99 42474 words Sample 15%
Poetry of Hope, Love, Light, and Darkness.
Geografía Del Corazón by Milos de Azaola Geografía Del Corazón by Milos de Azaola June 28, 2011 $5.70 42435 words Sample 20%
Este libro es, básicamente, un libro de amor. Habla sobre los distintos tipos de amor que se pueden dar entre hombres y mujeres.
Fear and Loathing In The State of Jefferson by Cyrus Emerson Fear and Loathing In The State of Jefferson by Cyrus Emerson April 25, 2011 Free! 41915 words Read a sample
"After Hunter S. Thompson’s suicide in 2005, only one American journalist had the balls to pick up where he had left off in the fight against the fascist regime known as the Bush Administration. Fear and Loathing in the State of Jefferson is a collection of writing from those turbulent times."
Across the Silence: Poems by James David Audlin by James David Audlin Across the Silence: Poems by James David Audlin by James David Audlin Dec. 03, 2011 $10.00 39744 words Sample 20%
Poetry is not only the most sublimely difficult but the most deeply personal of all word-arts. Close to being a spiritual autbiography, this collection mostly strives to express what lies beyond the reach of language. Previous readers have suggested similarities to Neruda, Paz, Rumi, William Blake, Rilke, and Rimbaud.
The Power by Joe DiBuduo The Power by Joe DiBuduo Feb. 08, 2011 $1.99 39576 words Sample 10%
Book description. This collection includes 226 poetic flash fiction pieces written in 2010. Poetic flash fiction is a genre I named to suit my work written in poetic form, but to me they seem to be flash fiction. Genres are formed by conventions that change over time as new genres are invented. Some writing fits into more than one by borrowing and recombining existing genres.
Chatterbox Poems by Sandy Day Chatterbox Poems by Sandy Day July 13, 2011 $2.99 38396 words Sample 30%
Inspired over the course of a year these poems and concordance provide a squirmingly personal account of what was caught in this poet’s craw her entire life. Chatterbox depicts the shock, denial, sadness, anger, and humour of life’s little losses: divorce, abandonment, infidelity, faith, all that stuff. Chatterbox is cheeky and approachable; readable poetry with a relatable story.
Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT Summer 2011 by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT Summer 2011 by Narrator Magazine Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 37489 words Read a sample
Narrator Magazine is a free, online creative writing magazine. This issue contains entries from writers in New South Wales and the ACT (Australian Capital Territory). Narrator is an opportunity for all writers - amateurs and professionals alike - to exhibit their works. It's free to submit to, affordable to advertise in, and encourages friendly competition.
Awake Off Perdition by Henry Nnamaka Nwokolo Awake Off Perdition by Henry Nnamaka Nwokolo March 29, 2011 $2.99 37185 words Sample 20%
Henry Nnamaka Nwokolo gives you another book full of his poetry spanning many subject and providing insight and laughter.
Romantic Poetry by Max Fomitchev by Veronica Winters Romantic Poetry by Max Fomitchev by Veronica Winters Sep. 06, 2010 $5.99 35299 words Sample 15%
Romantic poems about everything timeless: love, nature, Universe, and... Russia. Mostly in Russian but in English too.
Echoes of a Heart by Tania Scarbrough Echoes of a Heart by Tania Scarbrough Jan. 24, 2012 $2.99 34693 words Sample 40%
A book for all poetry needs.
Ad Infinitum Book One Master of the Nine Steps by John Northern Ad Infinitum Book One Master of the Nine Steps by John Northern Sep. 19, 2010 Free! 34408 words Read a sample
Poetry written in free verse. A man's journey brings him to the power of the infinite source.
Simplified. Poetic Work by Shane Clouthier Simplified. Poetic Work by Shane Clouthier Feb. 06, 2011 $1.99 34317 words Sample 15%
Over the past eight years I've been writing poetry as a way to tell stories. And my style has changed several times as things in my life changed. I sat in a dark room and learned the magic of a pen and paper during my mid teens. It saved my life or changed the path I was on. Over 200 poems included. A journey awaits you. See what influenced these poems.
The Gallery of Worlds, May 2011 by Lantern Hollow The Gallery of Worlds, May 2011 by Lantern Hollow July 06, 2011 $0.99 33948 words Sample 20%
The Gallery of Worlds is an exciting e-zine of fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy, where the authors often challenge the boundaries of their genres. This quarter's installment includes fantasy, sci-fi, science fantasy, horror, poetry, and book reviews.
De la herida a la gloria, la poesía completa de Clara Lair by Clara Lair De la herida a la gloria, la poesía completa de Clara Lair by Clara Lair Dec. 11, 2009 $9.99 33508 words Sample 20%
Clara Lair, seudónimo tras el cual Mercedes Negrón Muñoz escribió un conjunto de los más bellos versos de la literatura hispanoamericana, toman vida nuevamente en esta edición de De la herida a la gloria, la obra poética de Clara Lair, prologada por la doctora Mercedez López-Baralt. Rescatados del olvido, ahora su poesía está accesible para los que deseen descubrir sus misterios.
The Meaning of Life by Ian C. Dawkins Moore The Meaning of Life by Ian C. Dawkins Moore March 29, 2010 $4.99 33247 words Sample 15%
A collection of short stories and poems of romance, travel and adventure. For all readers who love language, words and expression, this collection is dedicated to you and the passionate stories that are now germinating in your hearts. May my humble stories act as a catalyst for your exuberant creations.
Forefathers' Eve, Part III by Forefathers' Eve, Part III by 20830Press July 14, 2010 $9.99 32431 words Sample 25%
One of the great works of Polish Romanticism. Adam Mickiewicz, the national bard of Poland, creates a work of universal significance stressing that authentic liberation is a matter of charity and brotherly love; by concentrating on creating a better, more Christian, self, we can create a better nation, a better world.
Teacups,Tiaras and Tall Tales by Patty Padgett Teacups,Tiaras and Tall Tales by Patty Padgett July 13, 2011 $3.99 32061 words Sample 10%
This is a compilation of short stories and poems for and about women. For every woman who has cried at a touching story or laughed at a funny one. For every woman who has loved a man or hopes to.
Válogatott versek by Jókai Mór Válogatott versek by Jókai Mór Nov. 29, 2011 $2.99 31462 words Sample 20%
Várat is épiténk, a mennyi csak kellett. Igen sok nem jó már, csupán kisértetnek. A mi pedig megvan, roszul kamatozik, Mert haszonbért tőle nem igen fizetnek - - Bizony nem fizetnek. Épiténk odakinn, jó Pest város végén, Nagyszerű palotát, szép tágas termekkel; Katonát növelő iskolának valót, Mintha azt a magyar nem tudná, hogyan kell? - Bizony tudja, hogy kell!
Fire & Ice by Michael David Anderson Fire & Ice by Michael David Anderson Feb. 16, 2010 $4.00 31294 words Sample 10%
Fire & Ice is the debut poetry collection from Michael David Anderson and features a wide array of subjects, from love to heartbreak, from family life to social issues.
Book of Love and Wisdom by Ian Kellett Book of Love and Wisdom by Ian Kellett Feb. 03, 2011 $7.99 30808 words Sample 20%
MoonGoole Collections brings a third installment in a inspiringly contemporary collection of raw, honest and brilliant poetical works by Author Ian Kellett.
Beautifully Crazy by Max M Power Beautifully Crazy by Max M Power Feb. 15, 2011 Free! 30550 words Read a sample
The following is a complete collection of poetry I've written starting with my first poem in 1992 to the last poem I've written in 2010. Every poem I could find that was penned by my hand is in this book. I have poured my heart and soul out in these pages. Enjoy.