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Killer Recipes [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Susan Whitfield
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Mystery Writer Susan Whitfield's Killer Recipes is a collection of real family recipes, not only from her kitchen, but also those of other mystery writers. Some selected recipes they think their main characters would enjoy. All recipes included in this volume were submitted by writers and used with permission. All proceeds from book sales will be donated to The American Cancer Society. (Published: 2010)
Words: 31639 - Reading Time: 90-126 min.
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The 10% Solution: Self-editing for the Modern Writer [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Ken Rand
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A short, quick, easy-to-use handbook to help new and advanced writers of fiction and nonfiction, any genre or length, write better. Writers will see quantifiable results instantly. (Published: 1998)
Words: 14251 - Reading Time: 40-57 min.
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You Have the Power--Self-Edit Your Way Into Print [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Cindy Davis
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Professional Editor Cindy Davis shares her years of experience. Her guidelines give you the power to edit and polish your own writing. Cindy helps you find and fix common mistakes in your manuscript. Numerous examples and exercises cover these topics: Overwriting, adding details, dialogue, adverbs, pronouns, show versus tell, building strong characters, and maintaining forward motion with your plot. With a little practice you'll find that you have the power to self-edit your way into print! (Published: 2009)
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Different Blood: The Vampire As Alien [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Margaret L. Carter
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Different blood flows in their veins--but our blood quenches their thirst. From Bram Stoker's 1897 creation of Count Dracula, portrayed as a foreign invader bent on the conquest of England, the literary vampire has symbolized the Other, whether his or her otherness arises from racial, ethnic, sexual, or species difference. Even before the bloodsucking Martians of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, however, popular fiction contained a few vampires who were members of alien species rather than supern... more info>> (Published: 2004) EPIC eBook Award Finalist
Words: 60786 - Reading Time: 173-243 min.
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The Maya - People of the Maize [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Diana L Driver
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Learn about the Maya, a brilliant and bloodthirsty culture, with ominous predictions about the end of the Fourth Age of Creation on December 21, 2012? The Maya created a civilization based on terror and human sacrifice and yet managed to excel in the arts, writing, mathematics, astronomy, and the building of temple structures that rival the Egyptian pyramids. However, by the time the Spanish arrived, most of the great Mayan cities had been abandoned and reclaimed by the jungle. Why did this happ... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 21575 - Reading Time: 61-86 min.
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The Naked Truth about Book Publishing [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Linda Houle
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Like the legendary Phoenix--with a cycle of death in flames, then rebirth--books, and publishing, are undergoing a major metamorphosis. The Naked Truth about Book Publishing takes a quick and dirty peek at the realities of publishing. Whether you are an author, independent publisher, or just an avid reader, it's critical to know what's happening and how current changes affect you! Ebooks are now widely accepted, displacing print book sales and transforming a multi-billion dollar industry. Books... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 35476 - Reading Time: 101-141 min.
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101 Auction Secrets Revealed [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Tim Campbell
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In the coming pages, I am going to share with you some auction secrets I have picked up during my time selling with auctions. They are all yours. 101 of them to be exact. Boost your profits and your bids. Online auctions have become a way of life and a great source of income. Learn how to maximize your returns.
Words: 16138 - Reading Time: 46-64 min.
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A La Wolf [Sanctuary Moon: Second Howl] [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Melody Knight
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Vixen is cool, interesting, in control. Too bad that Vixen is really Esther, a werewolf with aspirations to better things. In an attempt to spice up her life, she decides to visit The Fold, a nightclub with a dubious reputation. The place is notorious, as well as being the monthly starting point for The Hunt. When The Hunt goes wrong, Esther's rescuer is someone much closer to her heart than she ever suspected. What she's actually hunting for isn't Vixen, but Gregor, the wolf, and man, of her dr... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 13412 - Reading Time: 38-53 min.
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Bartending Made Easy [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Janette Dixon
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Bartending Made Easy is the guide for every bartender or wanna be bartender. In plain words Janette Dixon shows you how to be an expert at bartending so all your parties can be a smash.
Words: 6527 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
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Book Promo 101 [Book 1 in the How to Promote Your Book Series] [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Nikki Leigh
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This first in a series of books on how to promote your published work is by an author who speaks from long experience. Not only does she offer her own expertise, but she has also collected quotes from many of the best people in the business when it comes to getting their books "out there" and getting them noticed by reviewers, the press, and readers' groups (Published: 2007)
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Demons & Madmen [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Christopher J. Kurtz
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Demons and Madmen examines the phenomenon of serial murder through new theories and case studies of some of the most destructive murderers of modern times. The book is based on Dr. Kurtz's courses in the Psychology of Serial Murder and serves as both an introductory text to the field as well as a reference book for more advanced scholars and law enforcement officials. (Published: 2002)
Words: 78183 - Reading Time: 223-312 min.
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Escape the Slush Pile [Mastering the Query Letter and Other Publishing Secrets] [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by MaryJanice Davidson
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A must-have for any writer interested in seeing their work published, Escape the Slush Pile will show you how to get and keep the interest of editors, whether you're writing magazine articles or novels. From actual examples of queries that resulted in contracts, to the difference between an e-mail query and a snail mail query, to how to write a synopsis that will pique an editor's interest, Escape the Slush Pile is your ticket out of the slush pile and onto the best-seller list. (Published: 2001)
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Learning to Write the Easy Way for Fun, Posterity and Money [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Dorothy Ann Skarles
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Trying to decide if the writing life is for you? Then start with a very important book Learning to Write the Easy Way for Fun, Posterity, Money by Dorothy Ann Skarles. Discover your hidden writing talent Discover your past and present for future generations Discover the book in you Whether you write it as it happened or turn it into a fictional novel, your fond memories and personal experiences can be a book that captures both the past and the present--even if you've never written before. Doroth... more info>> (Published: 2007)
Words: 44151 - Reading Time: 126-176 min.
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Managing Your Book Writing Business [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Pauline Baird Jones, Jamie Engle
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Are you a writer? Have you published your work or are you seeking publication? Did you know that you are also a small business owner? This helpful handbook outlines basic and important information every author needs to know about the publishing industry and the "business" of writing. From developing a business plan to cultivating a professional reputation, award winning author Pauline Baird Jones and public relations expert and author Jamie Engle share their years of knowledge and experience. Do... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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Poisons Handbook for Writers [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by David Ciambrone
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Humankind has been lucky. The effective means for an undiscovered, perfect murder is illusive. The bottomless fear of discovery has kept most of us from the real life dastardly deed. But what about authors who need to craft a believable plot? Help in planning a poisoning is on the way for mystery writers with this handbook. Those who kill 'fictionally' will find this book a valuable resource! (Published: 2008)
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Quick and Easy Computer Scrapbooking [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Ellen Wardle
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Unless you've been hiding under a rock somewhere for the last several years, you are aware of the latest trend of creating scrapbooks. The scrapbooks are designed to preserve memories. It may be a record of family history, a special event like a wedding or birthday or any other event important to the recipient. Okay, so you "get it." Scrapbooks are popular. Very popular. So how does that compute digitally? Our author isn't saying that you should stop creating scrapbooks using traditional... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 9079 - Reading Time: 25-36 min.
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Rescued by Love [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Joan Vincent
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Sisters Sarita and Deborah, Reverend Durham's daughters, live in a remote Sussex rectory where tyrannical Lord Pergrine keeps them impoverished and in danger. But the breakdown of a coach brings spritely Lady Phillippa, plump Lady Imogene, and haughty Lady Brienne to the rescue. In their search for adventure, these three elderly ladies caused mayhem--and matchmaking. Georgian Romance by Joan Vincent; originally published by Dell Candlelight (Published: 1981)
Words: 57892 - Reading Time: 165-231 min.
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Sassy Southern Classy Cajun [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Sylvia Dickey Smith
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In Sassy Southern--Classy Cajun, Sylvia Dickey Smith, author of the Sidra Smart Mystery Series, shares a mouthwatering assortment of Southern Recipes. The term Sassy Southern - Classy Cajun may sound like an oxymoron to the average person, but in southeast Texas, where southerners and Cajuns all sleep under the same threat of hurricanes and where mosquitoes grow big as dragonflies, good food is the common denominator. Gregarious folks welcome any excuse to get together for fellowship, fun and li... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 13948 - Reading Time: 39-55 min.
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Savvy Business Skills for Writers: Nuts and Bolts [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Renee Knowles
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This is the first book in a series on developing business skills to grow and thrive in the challenging publishing industry. Make no doubt about it, to agents and editors, writing is first and foremost a business. Publishing generates billions of dollars every year. How can a writer find their slice of the pie? That's what this book will help you accomplish. Of course, having a salable project and great writing ability is ultimately what will sell your book or article and keep your readers coming... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 22973 - Reading Time: 65-91 min.
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Strip Tease [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by T.L. Lawrence, T.D. McKinney
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FBI Special Agent Justin Hensley thought he'd left it behind. Two years with an elite undercover unit, specializing in the sexy, seamy underside of politics and pole-dancing. And her. Rachel "Rack" Coleman. The woman who broadened his horizons and then pushed him out into the world with the sure hope he'd fly. Leaving the unit cleansed his soul. Leaving her broke his heart. Now Rachel's back for one last sting before she retires. And Justin discovers it's not just his talents on the dance floo... more info>> (Published: 2009)
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The Power of Promotional Groups [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Karen Wiesner
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The Power of Promotional Groups teaches authors how to jumpstart their careers by advertising in long-term, affordable ways within the safety and strength of a promotional group. These authors accomplish together what few can do alone by sharing the cost of promotion and market their releases individually and as a group. The book makes full use of the most valuable promotional resource available to all authors--the internet. With 130 writing organizations listed where authors can find other like... more info>> (Published: 2007) EPIC eBook Award Finalist
Words: 35290 - Reading Time: 100-141 min.
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The Senior Sourcebook [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Victor K. Pryles
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Did you know that in the USA alone, someone turns 50 every seven seconds. Yes, the baby-boomer generation is alive and kicking and the senior population reaching 65 and up will double from 35 Million to well over 70 Million in the next two decades! So what does that mean to you? It means plenty. In the words of our author, "Unlike any generation before them, they will live longer, look and feel younger, have more options and better support systems than any 'elderly' group of people since the... more info>> (Published: 2007)
Words: 20198 - Reading Time: 57-80 min.
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The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Mayra Calvani, Anne K. Edwards
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Are you passionate about books? Do you have a talent for easily capturing the essence of a book after having read it? Do you often feel the desire to share your thoughts about a book with readers? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, then book reviewing can be one of the most satisfying, rewarding activities you'll ever undertake. In fact, book reviewing can become addictive. I started reviewing in 1998. Back then, I wished someone had written a book with all there is to know about book rev... more info>> (Published: 2008) EPIC eBook Award Finalist, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist, USA Book News Best Book Award Finalist
Words: 43877 - Reading Time: 125-175 min.
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