Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny prize 2010, The Clumsies are back in their sixth and most hilarious book yet and they're making a very big mess of the airport.More sparklingly funny adventures about the much-loved talking mice that live under Howard's desk, eat his biscuits, try and help him out, but only ever end up making a mess. This time they are at the airport, but a mix up at security sees the Clumsies end up in the wrong suitcase and running amok in Departures Views: 20
SIXTEEN LITERARY LUMINARIES ON THE CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT OF BEING CHILDLESS BY CHOICE, COLLECTED IN ONE FASCINATING ANTHOLOGYOne of the main topics of cultural conversation during the last decade was the supposed "fertility crisis," and whether modern women could figure out a way to way to have it all—a successful, demanding career and the required 2.3 children—before their biological clock stopped ticking. Now, however, conversation has turned to whether it's necessary to have it all (see Anne-Marie Slaughter) or, perhaps more controversial, whether children are really a requirement for a fulfilling life. The idea that some women and men prefer not to have children is often met with sharp criticism and incredulity by the public and mainstream media. In this provocative and controversial collection of essays, curated by writer Meghan Daum, sixteen acclaimed writers explain why they have chosen to eschew parenthood. Contributors include Lionel Shriver, Sigrid... Views: 20
The highly original satire about Oedipa Maas, a woman who finds herself enmeshed in a worldwide conspiracy, meets some extremely interesting characters and attains a not inconsiderable amount of self-knowledge. Views: 20
She lost it . . . he found it. Their lives will never be the same again.
Laurel Leighton has lost her flash drive. On it are all the naughty little stories she’s written. Thinking of whose hands that not-so-innocent, little thing could have fallen into, makes her cringe. It holds her secrets, all her dirty secrets. Every wicked scenario that has played out in her mind eventually made it onto that thumb drive. It’s her fantasy life, and now it’s out there—someplace where anybody can find it. Someone is going to discover the erotic world she retreats to when life gets a little overwhelming. Laurel is having a really bad morning. And if she doesn’t find that flash drive, she’s going to have a really bad life.
Garrett Grayson doubts there has ever been a more explicit, more detailed, more perfect map to passion than this. It is practically a step-by-step guide for this particular woman’s sexual satisfaction—all her fantasies spelled out—telling anyone who reads it, what would pleasure her most. What he has is a treasure map to seduction. Every kinky craving, every special caress, and every sinful desire that would bring this woman to her ultimate climax is on this flash drive. It is beyond tempting. He must find this woman and use the information she has so generously provided. He can’t wait to see her eyes glaze over when he takes her to the dark corners of her submissive mind and fulfills her every carnal whim.
Finding her is not going to be easy. It’s an ordinary flash drive with no identification. He will have to dig into her files for clues to hunt her down. Fortunately, he loves a good mystery.
What will happen when these two meet? What will happen when she discovers her flash drive in his laptop case after one very memorable weekend? Views: 20
Erotica/Romance. 22339 words long. First published in 2007, 2007 Views: 20
Shelley is a killer. Never mind that her “crime” freed her from thirty-five years of brutal captivity—the bounty hunters on her trail don’t care. For the first time in her life, she is on her own, free to put the past behind her and explore what it means to be a werewolf. James Riley is dead tired. After a week untangling legal and financial affairs his brother’s death left behind, he’s feeling every ounce of his new responsibility as Wolf Creek pack alpha. He’s not too tired, though, to notice his sexy waitress is a werewolf—one that strangely doesn’t recognize him as one of her own kind. After his questions rattle her composure and get her fired, Shelley figures the least James can do is drive her to the next town, but he wants more. He wants to take her home. And despite her fear, something inside her is irresistibly drawn to his commanding yet gentle presence. James is willing to give Shelley all the time she needs to embrace her heritage, her sexuality, and eventually his love. But her past will not be denied...and her secrets demand a price paid in blood. Warning: This book contains a hunky werewolf, a woman with a secret past, a lost family found, nasty bounty hunters, and lots of steamy hot sex! Views: 20
A Deal with the Devil - OverviewIn this lighthearted romantic comedy, a practical, responsible Chicago career woman agrees to pose as the fiance of her ex boyfriend in exchange for money. It's a fast-paced page-turner with many plot twists and a romance that veers toward the sweet side. The book is the first in a series about a group of friends and the mayhem, mishaps and misadventures they encounter on their journey toward love.A woman in trouble.Amanda Wilson is in trouble and as usual, it has everything to do with her irresponsible brother. So she heads to her best friend’s cabin in Lake Geneva for a weekend of solitude and soul-searching. But she didn’t count on the blizzard or the unexpected arrival of the man who broke her heart. The man she's come to think of as the devil.A man from her past.Fresh out of the Navy SEALs, Jake Lowell plans to start a business using his trust fund as seed money. But his grandfather has other ideas and changed the terms, requiring Jake to marry before he gets access. Now he needs a plan. But first, he must go to Lake Geneva where his ex is vacationing, ignoring the weather bulletins and her best friend's calls, pleading with her to come home.A deal that changes everything.Getting stranded in Lake Geneva wasn't part of Jake's plan. Neither was his proposal. And he definitely hadn't expected her to agree, but she did. Now they must deal with unresolved feelings and the issues that tore them apart a year ago. Jake's proposal seemed like the perfect solution for both of them but it's soon clear their harmless little engagement deal is far more complicated than either could have imagined. Views: 20
Bride By Royal Appointment by Raye MorganAdam Ryder is impossibly wealthy in his own right, and always known he's the illegitimate son of a Nirolian prince. Now he's returned from abroad...with revenge on the Royal House in mind. Elena Valerio's blindness has never held her back. She feels instantly drawn to Adam — and his vulnerable little son who's in need of a mother. But Elena loves Niroli with all her heart. If Adam is to take his place on the throne by marrying Elena, he must put aside his royal revenge...A Royal Bride At The Sheikh's Command by Penny JordanSheikh Kadir is the ruler of an Eastern kingdom, but also the last heir to Niroli's throne. He has come to stake his claim, and must find himself a queen!Natalia Carini loves Niroli. To her, the new ruler is an invader, and now he's demanding her...as his bride! Yet to be bedded by a barbarian excites her more than she's ever known... Views: 20
You Are a Writer is a book about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. Author Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional. He gives you practical tips for freelancing, how to get published in magazines, and what it takes to build a platform that brings the gatekeepers to you.This journey of becoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write. Readers will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work. Here's what else you will learn:How to stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourselfWhat it takes to build a platformWhy authors need to brand themselves (and how to do it)Tips for freelancing, guest blogging, and getting published in magazinesDifferent ways to network with other writers, artists, and influencersThe importance of blogging and social media and how to use it well to get more readers and fans of your writingYou Are a Writer is a book that will help you fall back in love with writing and make the connections you need to build your brand as a writer. It's about living the dream of a life dedicated to words.And it all begins with you.Table of ContentsForeword by Sarah MaeIntroductionWriters Are Born, Not MadeThe Truth About WritingBuilding a Platform Establishing a BrandChannels of ConnectionGetting StartedBefore Your First BookWhat Next?About the AuthorShare this BookReview"In You Are a Writer, Jeff Goins shares the truth about writing. He provides the tools and insights you need to build your platform, develop an audience, and make meaningful connections. No writer should embark on his or her writing journey without reading this first!"-Michael Hyatt // Author, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World"Writers! Read this by Jeff Goins. Seriously. Go."-Carrie Wilkerson // Author, The Barefoot Executive"As an academic who doesn't have a marketing bone in my body, Jeff Goins helped me understand branding for my blog in a new way."-Elizabeth Chapin"Writers now have the option of building an audience, a brand, and affecting thousands -- maybe millions -- of people with their words. Jeff is showing you the door. The question is, will you open it and put your foot forward?"-Paul JunFrom the AuthorHi, my name's Jeff. And I'm a writer. But I didn't always think of myself that way. In fact, for years, I dreamed of one day becoming a writer. But secretly, I was afraid of the risk. It took a gentle but firm rebuke from a friend to realize the dead-end course I was on, to finally understand who I was. After that, I was never the same.One day, a friend asked me about my dream. I said I didn't know. "Really?" he said. "That's too bad -- because I would've thought it was to be a writer."That hit me hard. I told him that was true. I did hope to be a writer. Maybe. Some day. If I was lucky.He shook his head and smiled: "Jeff, you don't have to want to be a writer. You are a writer. You just need to write." So that's what I did, and it changed everything.This is an eBook about a journey of becoming a writer. It's a guide to writing and publishing, including how to navigate the world of platform-building and getting your work noticed. Mostly, it's about believing in yourself. About the process of self-doubt we all go through and the declarations we make to do what were made to do.Whether you realize it or not, you are a writer. You just need to write. Views: 20
