In Maltese skies he really came into his own, shooting down 27 Axis aircraft in just 14 days. In the month of July 1942, he secured five ‘kills’ in just four days. In the process he was awarded the DSO, DFC and DFM, along with hero-status amongst his fellow pilots and members of the public. He survived the war, only to be killed three years later whilst landing a transport aircraft following a test flight. This biographical study serves as a tribute to one of the most successful and intriguing fighter pilots of the twentieth century, and should appeal broadly to fans of the genre. Views: 24
Have you ever wondered what successful authors submitted to publishers? Ever wanted to peek over their shoulders and see their synopses or outlines, the ones that landed a book contract (and maybe even the ones that were rejected)? Now’s your chance. Contained within these pages are never-before-seen story submissions by international bestsellers, grandmasters, multi-award winners, and rising stars, each with an original biography and introduction. But what about the publisher’s response? You’ll find some of those here too. Have you ever assumed an editor would accept whatever a heavyweight author gives them? This collection proves that even a successful writer may be asked to rethink, rewrite, and resubmit—and that’s if the editor likes it well enough in the first place. Selected by Christopher Sirmons Haviland over a span of ten years, these real story submissions in their context will supplement all those “how to write and submit” books by showing you how it’s done. About the AuthorChristopher Sirmons Haviland, also published as C.S. Haviland (CSHaviland.com), has a Bachelor's degree in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas. He is the author of the fantasy novel Faith & Fairies and his short stories include "Change" published in Pronto! Writings From Rome and "The Reality Division" published in Bad-Ass Faeries 2: Just Plain Bad (winner of the 2009 EPPIE Award). Haviland was Co-Producer on the feature film The First of May (FirstOfMay.com), starring Julie Harris, Dan Bird, Mickey Rooney, Charles Nelson Reilly, Gerard Christopher, Tom Nowicki, and baseball legend Joe DiMaggio in a cameo role. The movie ran for years on HBO Family and won a half dozen awards, including the Award of Excellence by the Film Advisory Board, The Dove Award from The Dove Foundation, and two Best Film Awards from the Burbank International Children's Film Festival. As a spec screenwriter, Mr. Haviland has been a Quarter Finalist and SemiFinalist in the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting (sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences), a Quarter Finalist in the New Century Writer Awards, a Quarter Finalist in the Screenwriting Expo (sponsored by Creative Screenwriting Magazine), a multiple Semi Finalist in the Chesterfield Writer's Film Project (sponsored by Amblin' Entertainment and Universal Pictures), a Semi Finalist in the Maui Writers Conference National Screenwriting Competition, a Finalist in the People's Picture Show contest, a multiple Quarter Finalist in the Zoetrope Screenwriting Contest, and a Finalist in the AAA Screenplay Contest (sponsored by Creative Screenwriting Magazine). Haviland is a highly sought veteran in online advertising operations and was staffed in the startup phases of About.com, Mail.com and the Softcard mobile app. He lives in Frisco, TX with his wife Sara and his three boys, Forest, Sky, and River. Views: 24
When curvy bar owner Cassie Hamilton finds a naked stranger in the back of her pickup truck, she doesn’t know he’s a billionaire – she just knows he’s trouble. Why else would he show up in her trainwreck of a life? Sure, he looks like a lusty Viking warrior and his crooked smile makes her weak in the knees – but she’s got drunks to babysit and a stack of bills she can’t pay, and she does not need this new headache. David Dallstrom is running away from limousines, Victoria’s Secret models, and the largest collection of Star Wars action figures in the Midwest – but waking up naked in a stranger’s truck is not part of his plan. Neither is hiring on as a fry cook at a roadside dive bar in the most forgettable corner of Kansas – but it beats selling his soul for forty billion blood-soaked dollars. When Cassie loses everything, does she dare to stake her future on David? Can David protect Cassie from his own future? When they face an impossible choice together, will love be enough? --------------------------- No Dreams Allowed: A Billionaire Romance is a full-length, standalone romance novel – one book, one long sexy story, no cliffhangers! But be aware, this strong bbw heroine and her troubled billionaire will take you on a ride that is not for the faint of heart – the language is colorful, the sex is steamy and detailed, and their journey together is full of humor and darkness in equal measure. Adults only, please … Views: 24
Ideas in Profile: Small Introductions to Big Topics Shakespeare is the world's greatest writer. In this lively and authoritative introduction, Paul Edmondson presents Shakespeare afresh as a dramatist and poet, and encourages us to take ownership of the works for ourselves as words to be spoken as well as discussed. We get a wide sense of what his life was like, his rich language, and astonishing cultural legacy. We catch glimpses of Shakespeare himself, how he wrote and see what his works mean to readers and theatre practitioners. Above all, we see how Shakespeare tackled the biggest themes of humanity: power, history, war and love. Shakespeare scholar Paul Edmondson guides us through the most important questions around Shakespeare and in the process reminds us just why he is so celebrated in the first place. Views: 24
The New York Times bestselling series that inspired the international hit video game: The Witcher A sample of offerings from international fantasy superstar Andrzej Sapkowski, and the perfect introduction to his work.Best known for his series of stories and novels about Geralt, the Witcher, Sapkowski is one of the most successful fantasy authors in the world.Contains:2 complete Witcher short stories taken from THE LAST WISH, the first chapter of BLOOD OF ELVES, the first Witcher novel, the first chapter of BAPTISM OF FIRE, the third full-length book in the series, and a non-Witcher short story "The Malady." The Witcher series The Last WishThe Sword of Destiny Blood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of Fire Views: 24
After the fall of South Vietnam, fourteen-year-old Mai, a young Vietnamese girl of Chinese descent, is torn from a life of privilege and forced to flee across the South China Sea in the hold of a fishing trawler. Mai finds tenuous safety in a refugee camp on an island off the coast of Malaysia, where a greedy relative called Small Auntie offers her a place to stay—but her hospitality isn't free. With her father's words "You must survive" echoing in her ears, Mai endures the hardships of the camp, which are tempered only by her dreams of being sponsored by her uncle for entry into America.But when an accident forces Mai to leave the safety of Small Auntie's family, she meets Kien, a half-American boy who might be the only person who can keep her alive until she's sent to the United States.Coinciding with the fortieth anniversary of the fall of Saigon, Out of the Dragon's Mouth is a poignant look into life ripped apart by the ravages of... Views: 24
Love means loss.Alana Jacobs knows that better than anyone. After witnessing an unspeakable act of violence, she is left alone and afraid in a group home in Langley. Then she meets Jackson “Jax” Cade. In each other, they find a purpose in life, an unbreakable bond that will withstand the test of time… until that tie is severed.Some secrets are never meant to be kept.Jax is willing to do anything to protect his best friend, no matter the cost. What he doesn’t realize is that Alana is willing to do the same. When the truth comes out, devastation follows. Leaving Alana wasn’t Jax’s decision, but saving her was.Manipulation and deception go hand in hand.Paul Randall is the master of exploitation, capable of crawling inside the mind of his victims with ease. He will go to any lengths to get what he wants, and what he wants is Alana Jacobs. Falling in love with your prey is a game changer, but old habits are hard to break.Happiness always comes at a price.Hearts will be broken and pain will be inevitable, but losing yourself is irreparable.WARNING:The characters in this story overcame horrific neglect and abuse, both mental and physical, and have taken extreme steps to survive during their journey through the darkness into the light. Due to graphic content and mature subject matter (explicit language, acts of violence, sexual content both consensual and not, drug use, prostitution and sex-trafficking), this book should not be purchased by readers under the age of 18 or the faint of heart. Views: 24
Holden must steel himself and face his fears if he is to survive his new life as a courtesan for Mr. Leslie. Views: 24
1914. In the coal-dusted shadows of Pittsburgh's steel mills, shopkeeper's daughter Hazel Renner dreams of adventure under blue skies and escape from her German-American parents' ambitions for a respectable career. But war in Europe shatters her plans and community, pitting neighbors and friends against each other and shaking free a family secret. Seeking peace in the countryside, Hazel is visited by a mysterious healing power—a gift that swiftly leads to tragedy. Resolved to discover who she is and where she belongs, Hazel follows her past to an exiled German baron fighting private demons in an American castle. There she meets Tom, a gardener who shares the freedom of flight, but their powerful bonds will be tested by the chaos and voids of war. Betrayed by her healing powers, struggling to protect those close to her while keeping her own heart safe, Hazel must reconcile youthful dreams with the devastating realities around her. She discovers that escape is closer... Views: 24
