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A Holiday Quickie

Merry Christmas from all the characters in PLEASURING THE PIRATE and a few from my upcoming VEXING THE VISCOUNT. Please enjoy my free downloadable short story, A Dragon Caern Christmas as my gift to you.

Wishing you joy,
Emily

Added by Emily Bryan on November 29, 2008 at 6:19am — No Comments

...a tale of pursuing your dreams...

I wrote a story once about a young man who was yet to find his place within the creative world. I have come to believe that all people--whether you believe it or not--have a talent and gift unique to ONLY them... and I further believe that if you choose to ignore the inner voice of your creativity, you are hindering your soul's ability to find complacency and peace within the harmony of your life. To draw a contrast between those who are still "seeking answers" and those who have chosen to… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on November 26, 2008 at 9:59am — No Comments

Short Story Acceptance

My short story, Three Amigos, has been accepted by Long Story Short. If you have not checked out this publisher, you should. Linda Barnett-Johnson is a fabulous teacher and writer, editor, publisher... gosh. She's a busy lady :)- and a nice one.

Go here to visit LSS

I have been published by LSS before, for another short story. You can read it here:

God Given… Continue

Added by Kim Smith on October 21, 2008 at 3:57pm — No Comments

My first book has been released!

I can now call myself a 'published' author!

This is an exciting time for me and I simply wanted to share the good news with my online friends and acquaintances.

Okay, I'm off to pop the cork from the champagne bottle!

Cheers!

NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE!

ISBN: 1-60672-242-5 (United States)

ISBN: 9-781606-722428… Continue

Added by Michelle James on October 18, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

NEW Blog post: "Drawing the Story"-- Give your story a past!!!

In my latest segment of "Drawing the Story" I help tackle a troubling topic for all aspiring writers: Forgetting the rules and (simply) writing a new story!!!

If you have ever struggled with starting a new story and somehow get caught up in the many "rules" of writing...don't fret! You are NOT the only person who has felt this way.

Read my latest blog post: "Drawing the Story" where I offer some insightful information to help get you over the hump and start… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 14, 2008 at 11:24am — No Comments

New Short Story - "Another Brick in the Wall"

http://www.slapastory.com/short/Another_Brick_in_the_Wall

Please check out my latest short story, "Another Brick in the Wall", on slapastory.com. It is a short story competition, so if you like the story, I'd appreciate a vote. In any event, I'd really like to hear what you have to say, good or bad. I am still new to the short story form, so I am gratefull for all input.

Thanks and enjoy!

Added by Ron Adams on September 24, 2008 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Inspirational Short: Running

It was a winter wonderland. The trees limbs hung limp, burden from the fallen snow. The moon was full, illuminating the night with its revealing presence. Confused, she continued her lone walk. She was hurting, not a physical hurt. That would have been easier to deal with. This was an emotional hurt. The wind pulled mercilessly at her trench coat; but the woman ignored its pull.

Not even the rapid falling of snow… Continue

Added by Vanessa Richardson on August 1, 2008 at 10:01am — No Comments

Long Distance Love by Anne Whitfield

Long Distance Love - contemporary romance.

Can one delicious summer affair be enough to keep them together?

Blurb --

Fleur Stanthorpe, an Australian, arrives in Whitby, England to live out a dream after surviving cancer. She's to open a bookshop café and experience the English way of life for the summer before returning home and settling down.

Only she hasn't counted on meeting gorgeous Irishman, Patrick Donnelly. Their… Continue

Added by Anne Whitfield on July 21, 2008 at 8:09pm — No Comments

THE NEXT GREAT BASEBALL STORY IS FINALLY HERE!

Big Jim Stronge -

His father said he'd be the best pitcher ever.

His mother believed he would take his place in the family line of concert pianists.

After nineteen years in the majors, most ballplayers would consider themselves successful, but Jim Stronge doesn't. His choice of baseball over music haunts him. He's forty-one, and he still hasn't done what he always believed he would; win thirty games in a season and… Continue

Added by Art Tirrell on May 5, 2008 at 2:39pm — No Comments

Excerpt. Heads & Tales

Inspired from the Iron Maiden album, Best of the Beast. Heads & Tales is a collection of 28 short stories and flash fiction in the genres of horror, comedy, science fiction, romance, thriller, just to name a few. Entertaining, thought provoking stories. includes the award winning horror story, Crossed.

This is straight story telling at it's best.

VIRUS

“Well, that's it. Now we wait again,” Maria announced.

Phil watched her sit at… Continue

Added by Karina Kantas on April 8, 2008 at 10:55am — No Comments

Peer Review, has me"flying high."

Today I received my first review of I Must Be in Heaven, a promise kept and I’m walking on air.( I feel so blessed) I’m recognized as a novelist. My work has been read and…

Well, here’s the review. :) By:

Nina M. Osier,

Author of the Farthinghome Trilogy

(Fictionwise.com best selling series)

I MUST BE IN HEAVEN, A PROMISE KEPT

By Valerie Anne Faulkner

Available at the author's web site

Bill and Valerie met in 1962, and promptly… Continue

Added by Valerie Anne Faulkner on March 27, 2008 at 11:27am — No Comments