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Please make sure there are no adult themed books or erotica since this group is public and for all ages.

Keep it down to one thread only.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you.

I write at The Jet Press (www.thejetpress.com) on all things New York Jets. Look for new articles from me each Monday and Thursday.

thanks Craig. you may also make a separate thread if you like. :)

I have a book blog (link). I write reviews, host giveaways, and do interviews with authors.

Today I uploaded my new novel "The Stranger's Enigma," for publication. I plan to release it on May 6, 2014 to coincide with Sigmund Freud's birthday. The story goes as follows:
In pursuit of a cure for the doldrums of his midlife crisis, Dr. Daniel Brandon sets out to identify the protagonist of his dreams and unveil the enigma of his perpetual youth and joy. His quest takes him through the surreal labyrinth of the world of dreams where he stumbles into true love and discovers mankind’s best-kept secret, which has remained hidden one generation after another.
Set in a real waking world under the whimsical rule of the dream world, this novel engages readers in a romantic adventure full of fantasies. The elements of dream interpretation unfold throughout the narrative as if a manual for bridging the gap between these two worlds. The main characters’ funny responses to the situations and the author’s sense of humor help him to pull off this thought-provoking story. Until the very end, the smooth prose camouflages the seriousness of the issues at hand— the search for the person who lives in our own dreams and what we can learn from this character.
The book uses the power of storytelling to address the meaning of dreams and whether, as Sigmund Freud believed, the main character in our dreams represents the person the dreamer would have liked to be if he’d been free from the censorship of his own mind. This book has given me the chance to utilize my writing skills and my knowledge and experience in neurology, since I was a professor of neurology for more than thirty years.

Marie Flanigan

Hi. I have quite a short book called Thoughts of a Traveller available on Amazon both on Kindle and as a paperback. The link is

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_s...


A unique inspirational and motivational novella. A man whose wife is in a coma finds powerful help from a book called Thoughts of a traveller. Perfect for fans of Illusions by Richard Bach. This book may challenge your beliefs and change the way you think. It asks spiritual and moral questions and sometimes it gives you the answers.

The book has several 5 star reviews.

I would really appreciate any feedback.

Thanks mark

Samantha wrote: "I have a book blog (link). I write reviews, host giveaways, and do interviews with authors."

How interesting

The title of my book is called

Thoughts of a Traveller.

Really similar to your blog.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_s...

This is the link if you would like to read it

Yours
Mark

The second edition of There's No Such Thing as Coincidence is available today and tomorrow (June 2nd and June 3rd) as a FREE e-book download from Amazon.com. Fascinating true stories of synchronicity (meaningful coincidence) are showcased along with intriguing events from my healing/hospice ministry. From predicting the score to a Yankees baseball game to a priest being saved from a building collapse by 'no one' paging him to helping relay a message from a dying mother to her family, this book may make you think twice about 'coincidences' in your own life. There's No Such Thing as Coincidence

A Pool, a Suitor, a Cellist

I am an author, and I love short stories and short novels, especially strange novelettes that have a "Twilight Zone" like style, which my new audiobook trilogy and short story have. "A Pool, A Suitor, A Cellist", the first handy volume in a strange trilogy series subtitled: "Bright Shadows Series: Novelette Trilogies for Busy Folks," will entertain with snappy dialogue, right angle conflict, and twisty endings. My medical short story (audiobook) with science fiction undertones, "Lonely Pines", will also. I have free download codes (Audible.com) for both to anyone who requests them. thanks, and I'm glad to be a member. r. manolakas ps. of course, reviews are always appreciated.

Posted from Our member
Louis Villalba

"Hey guys,
If you are interested in dreams and their interpretations, want to learn about how we become who we are, or simply enjoy stories of romance in a fantasy world, you will love my new book “The Stranger’s Enigma.”

The story goes as follows: Dr. Daniel Brandon sets out to identify the protagonist of his dreams and unveil the enigma of his perpetual youth and joy. His quest takes him through the surreal labyrinth of the world of dreams in where he stumbles into true love and discovers mankind’s best-kept secret, which has remained hidden one generation after another.

This novel is set in a real waking world under the whimsical rule of the dream world and engages the readers in a romantic adventure full of fantasies. As if a manual for bridging the gap between these two worlds, the elements of dream interpretation unfold throughout the narrative, bringing to light the person who lives in our own dreams and what we can learn from this character.

For the first time in a novel, I can combine my passion for fiction writing with my thirty-odd years of experience as a professor of neurology."

I am sorry, Laura. I thought it was the correct area.
Thank you for your help,

Louis

It's Not TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE - Still only 0.99!!

It’s not TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE – Read the gripping page turner that spawned the Kate Stanton Mystery Series – still only 0.99!!

If you thought the Vanger family in Stieg Larsson’s THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO was dysfunctional, you haven’t met the powerful Bauer family or their gutsy adversary, Kate Stanton, who’s determined to vindicate the deaths of her mother and sister and, in the process, uncovers some ugly family secrets dating back to the Second World War. Below are a few of the reviews for TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE:

“Wonderful book!!! I wish I could give it a ten rating. What an exciting story. I couldn't put it down. And since I have already read the second book, I know how all the characters finally end up. I would recommend, however, that reading this book first would be much better.” – Amazon

“Oh my GOD. Right from the first few chapters, this book nauseated me, horrified me, filled my head with graphic images that I'm sure I won't be able to erase for a few months, and made me want to throw my Kindle every time a new plot twist clicked in my head, which seemed to be every few pages. And yet, I couldn't bring myself to stop reading, I just had to keep going to see what happened next! All the characters with seemingly unrelated lives, that seemed as though they'd be brought together so loosely, merged together in a way I could have never imagined! If that last line turns out to be a cliffhanger for a sequel, I'm going to hide in my closet for a week and think carefully about if I'm really ready to experience that kind of emotional roller-coaster a second time just because this book was so beautifully written!” – Goodreads

“Reading “Too Little, Too Late” answered so many questions. But beyond that I have to remind you again that I thought “No Hard Feelings” was a page-turner. So to now describe the experience of reading “Too Little, Too Late”, I either have to create a brand new term for the phrase ‘page-turner’ or at the very least I should totally spell out the entire definition of a ‘page-turner’. The definition absolutely must equal the adjectives of gripping, exciting, thriller, rapid-fire action, the power of suspense, add in some HCM – Heart-Clutching Moments (and I can’t take credit for this term), and compelling plot. The whole of that definition becomes the extraordinary “Too Little, Too Late”.” - LibraryThing

“This is an amazingly written book. I was gripped from page one until the last page, but left wanting more. This story is full of twists and is such an exciting read. I look forward to reading more from this author.” – Amazon

See for yourself what everyone’s raving about and get your copy while it’s still on sale!

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Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/TOO-LITTLE-LATE-...
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Too Little, Too Late

So I was drinking a few glasses of wine when I had an epiphany and decided to write. Well after a few more drinks my first book was created SIngle Therapy. I think it is wild and hilarious.

I'd advise anyone who reads it to prepare to laugh until you cry~

Happy Reading - Reviews,comments & feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Amazon US Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOAU2D6
Amazon CA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00KOAU2D6

FREE copies of THE NINTH ORPHAN thriller for reviews


Hi there – Let me know if you’d like to review our conspiracy thriller The Ninth Orphan (The Orphan Trilogy, #1) and I’ll email a pdf of the novel to you.



The storyline:
An orphan grows up to become an assassin for a highly secretive organization. When he tries to break free and live a normal life, he is hunted by his mentor and father figure, and by a female orphan he spent his childhood with. On the run, the mysterious man's life becomes entwined with his beautiful French-African hostage and a shocking past riddled with the darkest of conspiracies is revealed.

The Amazon link is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC

If reading/reviewing THE NINTH ORPHAN appeals, advise me of your email address and I’ll forward a copy immediately. Thanks!

Lance Morcan
sterlinggatebooks@gmail.com

Hi Everyone,

I'm Rob and I'm a new author. My first book is Dang: Episode 1. Dang is a serial novel, and I'm hoping to develop the story and the characters based on reader feedback. Let me know what you think!

Dang: Episode 1 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Dang-Episode-Ro...

Not only am I a new author, I'm also fairly new to Goodreads. I would love to get recommendations for other great comedy crime books. Please feel free to friend me! I can't wait to here from ya'll!

Hi, Fellow Short & Sweet Treats Members--

My name is Fey, and I'd love it if you would read and rate my book, "Wifey":



Thanks so kindly,

Fey Ugokwe

Hello All,

Just adding my short story called "The Critic's Demise", this is an Amazon Kindle book and is free to read if you have Kindle Unlimited.

Thanks

DavidThe Critic's Demise

LAST STOP KLINDENSPIEL - YA Holocaust Mystery - FREE on Amazon December 8 - 12, 2014

Combining the survival instincts made famous in THE HUNGER GAMES with the intensity of THE BOOK THIEF, LAST STOP KLINDENSPIEL is a tightrope of horrors that will make readers think twice about running away to join the circus…
It’s been eight years since the Second World War has ended – long enough for people to forgive and forget – but feelings of hate run deep in Norway against people like fifteen-year-old Katya Holberg and her family. Separated from her father when the Allies liberated Poland, Katya and the rest of her family are sent to an internment camp in Oslo where they’re eventually rescued by a Norwegian war hero. After four tumultuous years together, he brutally murders her sister, forcing Katya and her mother to seek refuge with her grandmother in faraway Droeback where Katya’s mother is murdered by villagers soon after their arrival. Fearing for her safety, Katya’s grandmother sends her to Klindenspiel, the only circus of its kind in Europe, where all of the performers are children. Once there, Katya quickly learns that all of the young performers share her terrible secret, making them more like her than she could ever have imagined. Things become complicated when Klindenspiel’s artistic director pairs Katya with Aleks, a good-looking but secretive seventeen-year-old, who’s skilled in acrobatics and dance. Curious about, and attracted to her new partner, Katya secretly follows him one night and learns the horrible truth behind Klindenspiel’s magic. With the curtains about to rise on Klindenspiel’s newest show, Katya and Aleks must give the performance of a lifetime – both on and off the stage – because their lives, and those of their fellow performers, are depending on it.

Last Stop Klindenspiel

Win One of Two $50 Amazon Gift Cards

Hi Everyone,

My new book in the Kate Stanton Hollywood Mystery series called THE CROSSING AT BLAISDELL PARK will be launching on May 22, 2015 and I'm looking for some early reviews.

Please send me a message if you're interested in reading and reviewing it. Be sure to include your email address and preferred ebook format (I have mobi and epub available). I'm asking that reviews be posted to Goodreads and Amazon before May 22, 2015 with links to your reviews sent to me by midnight, May 22, 2015 EST to be eligible to win one of two Amazon $50 gift cards.

Winners will be notified on May 23, 2015 and the winners will be posted on my website at http://martatandori.com as well as on my FB page at http://www.facebook.com/MartaTandoriA....

The Crossing at Blaisdell Park

I hope to hear from you soon!

Marta Tandori
Author of the Kate Stanton Hollywood Mystery Series

Write for pleasure - not enough of us do!

Come along and be inspired to write for pleasure on our website. It is an interactive, short-story writing website for writers and readers.

Basically, you read a story there, or lots of stories, or bits of stories. They are all interlinked through place, object character etc, and they are hyperlinked to allow you to jump between them to follow your favourite thread.

If you find something there you really like, which inspires you to write, then why not? Write your own story that can be hyperlinked to one of the existing stories. It's great fun and great practise.

Come along and enjoy it: https://WrittenByYou.wordpress.com

Short but not too sweet. A bit of dark never hurt.
Short and shorter twisted tales. Please do read and revert.

A Smattering of Darkness

A collection of short stories of varying lengths encapsulating the grey shades of the human psyche. A riveting and deep journey into the minds of a terminally ill man, a battered wife, a mysterious teacher amongst other flawed but ever so human protagonists. Surprise endings, cheeky resolutions and thought provoking finales are characteristic of this anthology. Ranging from one line to full length, each story leaves a lingering impact that resonates long after the page is turned.

Welcome friends...
Hemingway House 100 pages (Paperback $5.99)
by Richard Parise

Welcome to Hemingway House, a halfway home for residents under repair. My name is Richard Raymonds. I'm one such resident. In 1975, I was admitted here after spending five years in a much worse place. For the next nine years, I passed the time taking notes on the comings and goings of the myriad of characters that passed through. This is their story.
Verified Purchase
"If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat. Hilarious and even touching at times. Creative, imaginative . . . a true gem."
Link: http://amzn.com/1495912906

Hello all romantic bookworms! :)

My Romantic Comedy/New Adult ebook ”Gone with the feelings” is FREE for two more days (29-30 January)!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B0IDSP4

Happy reading! :)


Gone With the Feelings

Description:

“Janina is a quick-tempered young woman, and an extremely emotional and romantic person who has tendency to build castles in the air. She never runs out of words, and certainly makes her opinion to be heard as well as seen.
Janina has been running the whole year from bar to bar after the mister right one, however without any success so far. Finally she has had enough of searching for a suitable husband candidate. She decides to take up some totally other entertainment, so she joins Scouts. In the middle of nature with children she would not need to give men a second thought!
This is what Janina decides, but how long can she keep her decision when the broad-shouldered and energetic Troop Leader steps in the picture. He is so funny, witty, self-confident, handsome…, but also so annoying!
When furthermore another man comes to mess up her train of thought, there is no day without feelings surging up. And as Janina happens to be of that type whose feet do not keep on the firm ground the order of the pack of cards is a great mystery even to herself.”

Thanks for the post, Alisha.

14th 15th & 16th Sept 2016

Free Download

A Smattering of Darkness: Short and Shorter Twisted Tales
By Alisha "Priti" Kirpalani



A collection of short stories of varying lengths encapsulating the grey shades of the human psyche. A riveting and deep journey into the minds of a terminally ill man, a battered wife, a mysterious teacher amongst other flawed but ever so human protagonists. Surprise endings, cheeky resolutions and thought provoking finales are characteristic of this anthology. Ranging from one line to full length, each story leaves a lingering impact that resonates long after the page is turned.

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Seeking reviewers for my funny mystery novel. I can send you a .mobi, ePub or PDF.

The premise is this: What's former British army officer Major Jeremy Billycock-Smythe going to do with 12 illegal immigrants he's accidentally brought into Australia? He's supposed to be trying to save his wife's historic grazing property from bankruptcy.
Things go from bad to worse when he summons his old sergeant to help him.

email me at jkmdunno@gmail.com

Major BS and the Illegal Immigrants

TRICK OR TREAT?
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Poetry In Motion - Halloween Issue
Link: https://amzn.com/B0099AL7YU
"Reminiscent of our most beloved childhood nursery rhymes, this collection of poetry brought a smile to my face. Modern poetry often belittles the skill of crafting memorable rhymes. It's nice to see that this style hasn't been forgotten entirely. In addition to the seasonal theme, there were some animal-themed verses in this short selection. Each poem is also accompanied by a small illustration. Both clever and witty, this book is perfect for reading out loud to young children.

An interactive short-story website for writers and readers. All of the stories are interlinked via a place, character, object etc. Everyone can participate. Please come and read what is already there, leaving comments. Then feel free to be inspired to write your own interlinking story to submit. Currently seventeen stories by eight different authors. Come join us:

Written By You | Read our stories. Be inspired. Share your stories.
https://writtenbyyou.wordpress.com/

Thanks,

Mark

Sixty Minute Reads series: 60 minutes, 60 chapters, all told in real time.

Read each chapter when you have a spare moment.

Can Holly Holloway escape the ticking bomb?

ATOMIC NUMBER SIXTY (Book 1) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JAA81A6

"It was always you" is the first in my Inspired by the Song series.

A 45 minute read of Romance & Suspense set in England.
When Paul finds himself in the hospital, clinging for his life, he realizes his best friend must be his true love.
Will Emma feel the same way?

Available on kindle at all Amazon outlets.

https://www.amazon.com/Was-Always-You...

Hi, readers. I stumbled upon this group because I've been looking to connect with readers who like shorter, sweeter romances. I write women's fiction, but in July my first sweet romance came out. It's set in Nashville and is definitely a Happily Every After - Nashville style, in case you're interested. At the time I'm posting this, NASHVILLE BY HEART is on sale, along with another one of my books. Thank you! Happy Reading. - Tina

A true short story now available on Amazon. While I write fiction this true story had to be told. I am British and coached American Football in the UK. Its hilarious and describes the cultural difference between Brits and Americans, especially in 1987.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Year-Budweis...

Hello Everyone. My first romantic suspense short story is FREE at Amazon worldwide for the next five days. This story was inspired by the great Maroon 5 song.
Paul & Emma had always been the best of friends. Without any explanation, she moves to Europe and out of his life. Paul often thought about her, dreams of the two of them together, becoming far more frequent. Fifteen years later, in a chance encounter, his feelings for her become stronger. When Paul finds himself in the hospital, clinging for his life, he realizes his best friend must be his true love.
Will Emma feel the same way?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Was-Always-Y...

I have a novelette that is in its editing stage here:
https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...

If anyone is interested in a Kafkaesque raccoon story.

Free for Three. 27th, 28th and 29th May.

Free Download of A Smattering of Darkness: Short and Shorter Twisted Tales by Alisha "Priti" Kirpalani. A collection of short stories of varying lengths encapsulating the grey shades of the human psyche.


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For Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B019RAKH1U

*Waves hello!*

My two stand alone books (third will be out next month with Forget Me Not Romances) are now in Kindle collections for only .99 cents (free on KU).

Shhhh... you didn't hear it from me ❤️.

My collections are:

New York: 2 contemporary romance and 2 historical romances
(My book is *Love Among the Lilacs*)
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Seasonal collection but can be read any time:
A Snow Globe Christmas: 6 Christmas novellas
(My 5star book is *War of the Heart*).
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Love Among the Lilacs also appears here for .99 cents:
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THANK YOU!!

Enter the darkness to see the light.
Free Download on 17th 18th and 19th October
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A Smattering of Darkness is a collection of short stories of varying lengths encapsulating the grey shades of the human psyche. A riveting and deep journey into the minds of a terminally ill man, a battered wife, a mysterious teacher amongst other flawed but ever so human protagonists. Surprise endings, cheeky resolutions and thought-provoking finales are characteristic of this anthology. Ranging from one line to full length, each story leaves a lingering impact that resonates long after the page is turned.