The companion ebook to the Penning Perfumes tour organized by Odette Toilette and Claire Trévien across the UK. This anthology presents the work of twelve poets from Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford, and Bristol, as well as the quickfire haiku of audiences from these four cities.Penning Perfumes was supported using public funding awarded by Arts Council EnglandThe companion ebook to the Penning Perfumes tour organized by Odette Toilette and Claire Trévien across the UK. This anthology presents the work of twelve poets from Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford, and Bristol, as well as the quickfire haiku of audiences from these four cities. Featuring poems by Lucy Ayrton, David Briggs, Holly Corfield-Carr, Anna Freeman, Dan Holloway, Andrew Mcmillan, Kim Moore, Anna Percy, Bohdan Piasecki, Jacqui Rowe, Camellia Stafford, and Eloise Stonborough. Bonus material includes three new poems by John Clegg, Lindsey Holland, and Dan Simpson.Penning Perfumes was supported using public funding awarded by Arts Council England. Views: 615
Jackie and jill are two lifelong friends with lives that are poles apart, bodies that are on opposite sides of the scales, and they suddenly find themselves in two completely different and turbulent situations. two things they share, however; fierce loyalty for one another and an excessive preoccupation for their bmi.jackie and jill are two, lifelong friends who are now in their fifties’. jackie’s a dedicated housewife and mother whose husband works abroad and is absent for the majority of the time. jill, on the other hand, is a driven workaholic and is the one who is absent the majority of the time. their lives are poles apart, their bodies are on opposite sides of the scales, and they suddenly find themselves in two completely different and turbulent situations. two things they share, however; fierce loyalty for one another and an excessive preoccupation for their bmi. two women in the late summer of their lives who should be looking forward to a peaceful autumn and cosy winter are forced to face new lifestyles. can they survive the change, and more importantly, will their friendship survive the change? Views: 615
This is a short story about a teenage girl that befriends a group of Goths. One of her new companions has her questioning, is it possible that he is a vampire?When Lieutenant Adam "Hawk" Yazzie rescues Brett Weaver during a mission in Iraq, his faith in his team’s loyalty is shaken. Someone in the team attacked Cutter and left him for dead. But who?Zoe Weaver races to her brother Brett’s bedside. He stood by her while she fought her way back from a devastating injury, and she’s determined to do the same for him. Though drawn to Hawk’s good looks and steady strength, she’s reluctant to get involved with a man in uniform. But with Brett lying in a coma, Hawk may prove the key to what happened to her brother.Hawk is torn between loyalty to his men and his need to see justice done. When he tries to save a troubled teammate’s career, he unwittingly puts Zoe’s life in danger. Can he lead the rest of the team in a rescue operation to save her? Or will one of Hawk's brothers in arms destroy the woman he loves? Views: 615
Crown Prince Rupert struggles against ignorance and superstition to rally his countrymen against a dire threat coming from the mysterious East Lands. When disaster finally strikes, it's up to Rupert and his band of often questionable allies to win through or face total destruction.Crown Prince Rupert struggles against ignorance and superstition to rally his countrymen against a dire threat coming from the mysterious East Lands. When disaster finally strikes, it's up to Rupert and his band of often questionable allies to win through or face destruction of the kingdom and everything they hold dear. Clyde, a 'dark lad' from the east and Talbot, a former bandit leader, play key roles in the battle.Young adult action/adventure fantasy fiction. Views: 615
With more lives at stake and games in motion, Ellie, Camden and Javier form an uneasy alliance that will take them from the treacherous streets of inner-city Mexico to the wilds of the Honduran jungles in order to find their freedom. But with liberty just on the horizon, the cost might come at their own redemption. Views: 615
Basileus Ondraedon, the world's most feared warrior, is also a reclusive, self-centered, arrogant jerk. Known as the Halflord for his half-elven heritage, Basileus recounts the tales that made him the man he is today, in lecherous, back-stabbing and glorious detail.Basileus Ondraedon, the world's most feared warrior, is also a reclusive, self-centered, arrogant jerk. Known as the Halflord for his half-elven heritage, Basileus recounts the tales that made him the man he is today, in lecherous, back-stabbing and glorious detail.After being accused of theft and murder, Basileus engineers a daring escape from one bounty hunter only to get caught by a second… and then a third. Trapped in the secret camp of a fearsome bandit-king, Basileus must work with his enemy, the captive bounty hunter Kieran Riose, to escape, before even greater enemies show up for his ‘auction.’ Ominous slavers, vicious mercenaries, and mysterious mages all lead to an explosive finale, one that leaves Basileus a changed man. Views: 615
There’s no such thing as a heroic act without a price to pay. Elena learns this first hand, the hard way. She must decide how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves. What would you be willing to sacrifice?Origially published in Allegory eZine in Fall of 2009, Ms. Sonnier brings a heart-wrenching fantasy tale about the hardest decision of a woman's life.There’s no such thing as a heroic act without a price to pay. Elena learns this first hand, the hard way. She must decide how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves. What would you be willing to sacrifice? Views: 615
"This mystery will sink its fangs into your funny bone and drag you along by a leash of laughter." — Denise Swanson, New York Times Bestselling Author Dog walking seemed like an innocent job... but the mob has its paws in everything. Lucie Rizzo, investment banker. Status: unemployed. It's a hard fall from grace for Lucie to move back in with her mother until she lands on her feet again. Everything she did before was to get as far away as possible from her mob-infested family. Still, Lucie's determined to make things work. She begins with a part-time gig walking dogs for wealthy clients, and it inspires her to start her own pet accessory line. Frankie Falcone, her smoking-hot ex, wants to start again as if they never stopped. He's no stranger to family ties with "the Family," either, but she's hardly one to throw stones. What does concern Lucie is the kidnappings. Well, petnappings. Someone local is abducting... Views: 615
The saga of one man’s epic struggle to survive during the tumultuous early years of the 13th century as two powerful and aristocratic families—one Russian, one Mongol—are inexorably drawn into bloody conflict, fated to play opposing sides in the creation of the largest empire of the medieval age. Cruelly betrayed while a mere boy by his brother’s vaulting ambition, he eventually overcomes bitter slavery far from his native land, achieving the status of a legendary warrior without peer among his adoptive people. Ultimately forced by tragic circumstances to choose between these two diverse cultures, he must finally decide where his true loyalties lay. About the Author:In his early years, Daniel Leston was known as a 'Story Teller' by his nephews and nieces, weaving wondrous tales for their young imaginations about heroes and heroines that strangely seems to carry the same monikers as the intended listeners. It was on this foundation that he decided to pen his first two books, primarily for the enjoyment of family and close friends.With the emergence of a remarkable tool called the 'e-reader', he decided to retrieve his novels from their long attic slumber, dust them off and offer them to the public in 2009.Blending his passion, as a former student of Art and History, Mr. Leston has drawn from his background to create two great tales steeped in history, adventure and human conquest. Opting to avoid the more chosen route of hiring a graphic artist for his first submissions to the literary world, he chose instead to complete the package, bringing his vision to life by painting his own covers.Daniel Leston is currently busy pounding the keyboard on his newest work... a continuing adventure for his beloved character from 'The Amun Chamber', Professor David Manning, scheduled for release in Fall 2012. Views: 615
Seeking a harbor against coming winter, ships Erebus and Terror are unaware of the unearthly being which has followed them from the shores of native England. For Commander James Fitzjames, an unending nightmare has begun.Nothing is going right for Eric Dirnam. His father has disappeared and he hardly even sees his mom anymore. Everything has changed and he wishes he could be the same happy-go-lucky fourteen year old boy he was before his life was flipped upside down. Just as things start to change for the better such as his soccer win and getting attention from a girl that he has a crush on, again things are changing. Someone has broken into his home and is after something but what? As Eric delves deeper into this mystery, he uncovers more about his identity. But who can he trust? And who is after him? He soon realizes that he has to adapt to his changing world but in doing so, he needs to retain who he really is. Views: 615
A short story about a young, stubborn priest and a convict on death row, and their strained relationship surrounding the status of the inmate's soul after death. Will he conform to the priest's requirements, or will the young priest simply give up on the doomed man?A retelling of the classic Russian folk tale about the prince who must complete three challenges in order to bring the firebird back to the king. He has help along the way in the form of a white wolf. Even if he finds the firebird, will he be able to bring ot home? Views: 615
Caught between true love and unbridled passion, Melody is faced with the most gut- wrenching choice of her life. Will she choose the love of a lifetime, or will she give in to her lustful desires?UCLA student Fred Fuller is pleased with his new part-time job as a messenger for Bank USA. The job pays well, the hours are perfect, and many of the bank tellers he works with are young and pretty. When one of the tellers takes a special interest in Fred he struggles to remain faithful to his college girlfriend, Maria. But this temptation is nothing compared to the dilemma he faces when he discovers a bag full of the bank's money in his company vehicle and realizes he’s been set up to take the fall for a six-million-dollar bank heist. Fred has political ambitions and has worked as a congressional intern in the past. When he is charged with the murder of the bank’s cashier he uses his political connections to obtain legal counsel. His attorney is top notch, an ex-DA who's gone into private practice, but he's expensive and Fred must rely on Maria's fundraising efforts to fund his defense.The case against Fred looks pretty hopeless when Fred's fingerprints are found inside the vault and a witness claims he heard Fred planning to flee the country. Fred's only hope is if his two best friends, Steve and Randy, can track down the real killer and get him to confess to the crime. Unfortunately, nobody knows where Sam Stewart has disappeared and the FBI has given up trying to find him. Views: 614
