Disappointed in the myriad of men who have sought her favor, Emily has given up almost all hope of ever meeting a guy who can measure up to her idealized perception of the consummate man. Resigned to the prospect of a life devoid of love and romance Emily degenerates into a social piranha, preying on the weak-willed unchallenging men who fail to live up to her lofty imaginings.Then she meets a....Up to this point in her young life Emily has been terribly disappointed in the myriad of men who have sought her favor. Because of this disappointment she has given up almost all hope of ever meeting a guy who can measure up to her idealized perception of the consummate man. Resigned to the prospect of a life devoid of love and romance Emily degenerates into a social piranha, preying on the weak-willed unchallenging men who fail to live up to her lofty imaginings. To this end she believes that she's mastered everything there is to know about the fine art of manipulation and control. Then she meets a guy who unwittingly manages to slip through her defenses and unlock the heavily bolted door to her heart. But who enters next through this now open door she never sees coming. Views: 606
Elliot and Daiko prepare to go and ruffle some corporate feathers on Jaret's behalf. His secret weapon? A Classic car with a soul... Storm clouds gather as we enter the Deck's second hand. For fans of character driven urban fantasy.Elliot and Daiko prepare to go and ruffle some corporate feathers on Jaret's behalf. His secret weapon? A Classic car with a soul... Storm clouds gather as we enter the Deck's second hand. For fans of character driven urban fantasy.(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest... Views: 597
When Jack Ropell joined Customs and Excise he did not think it would ever be a life threateningly dangerous job. He also thought that Spain was a holiday destination. That was until he joined the anti-drug section. Then he changed his mind.Set in the decade of the nineties, this novel follows ten years in the life of Jack Ropell. Ropell was actually born in Yorkshire, but his parents moved to Canada when he was eleven. At twenty two he loses his younger sister to drugs while he is away from Quebec, Canada, at university in England. Driven by this and the continuing strife between his French mother and his Spanish/English father,Jack decides to stay in England when he graduates and join the British Customs and Excise.After two years in the job Jack gets to join the anti-drug squad and begins to find out what the real world is all about. The story follows his part in trying to prevent the ingress of drugs, in particular cocaine/crack, into Britain.During this decade cocaine production in Colombia was becoming professional and several Colombian drug barons were making more money than many countries or big corporations. National Police forces were struggling to contain the flood of cheaper and cheaper drugs into America and Continental Europe.This story is a fiction, but only in the characters involved. The actual story, the pain the suffering and the casual, but extreme violence used by the drug cartels against anyone who opposed them, is probably understated. One thing is for certain. it doesn't matter if you are a supplier, distributor, user or a lawman, sooner or later when cocaine is involved, it will ultimately become a matter of life or death. Views: 584
If an immensely wealthy eccentric chose you out of the blue to become his new companion, would you accept? Thurgood Truman would. On the island of Atlantia, Thurgood Truman has been chosen to accompany Mr. Dawsley, a strange and reclusive, yet exceptionally wealthy man, around the island as he attempts to be more like the common man.If an immensely wealthy eccentric chose you out of the blue to become his new companion, would you accept? Thurgood Truman would. On the island of Atlantia, Thurgood Truman has been chosen to accompany Mr. Dawsley, a strange and reclusive, yet exceptionally wealthy man, around the island as he attempts to be more like the common man. What ensues is a tale of unlikely friendships, tempestuous romances, tragic rivalries, and a celebration of life itself. Views: 578
Following the disastrous events at Masquerade, Elliot finds himself a wanted man. Who will he turn to? Come across 'Harlem's Deck' for the first time? Check out 'Harlem's Deck: First Hand', which collates the first twelve episodes of Elliot and Jaret's story.Following the disastrous events at Masquerade, Elliot finds himself a wanted man. Who will he turn to? (...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...*Come across 'Harlem's Deck' for the first time? Check out 'Harlem's Deck: First Hand', which collates the first twelve episodes of Elliot and Jaret's story. Views: 568
A humorous look at the YTS or YOPS schemes of the nineteen seventies by someone who worked in them for several years in what was then Avon County.This book is a comedy, but the reader needs to understand a little of the background of Youth Opportunities as they were known. In the late seventies the Thatcher Government determined for once and for all to destroy the power of the Trade Unions who they felt were holding the country to ransom and to be fair, the majority of people in the country at least half agreed with her. However, what the Thatcherites actually achieved with their monetarist policies was the destruction of the countries manufacturing base, which slid rapidly downhill and has been diminishing ever since. Apprenticeships and other types of trade learning practically vanished overnight as companies cut down on all possible expenditures and then went to the wall in droves, buried under an interest rate that finally topped out at eighteen percent as Thatcher determinedly pursued her policies.There is no doubt that this did severely curb union power. However, it also removed the livelihood and job opportunities of thousands upon thousands of school leavers. This was especially true for the less able kids who had relied on jobs in the manufacturing industries. And so in Avon County, now vanished from the face of the earth, ACYOPS was invented, (Avon County Youth Opportunities Scheme), to give these unemployed kids something to do. The idea was that they should be paid a minimum wage by the state and placed with kindly employers who would teach them the ropes in return for their prepaid labour. In other words free workers from the government in return for giving them real world experience. Some, the more able, were put straight with employers. The rest were first of all put with Supervisors in groups to learn such skills as building and painting and decorating. They practiced on community halls, church halls and other buildings whose owners were very happy to have the work done, however slowly, for only the cost of the materials. Views: 561
Mikael uses his contacts to gain passage for the Efljos and his companions to the streets of Incarnate. But their reunion is marred by terrible news from the Orphan's allies on Taiiruz.This is the fifteenth chapter of 'To Walk the Path', the final part of my cyber-fantasy 'The Star Plague Journals'. Views: 531
To have the body of your dreams, you need to be fanatical- about your exercise, nutrition, and mindset. The Z-Factor is the manifesto of Z-Fanatical, the revolutionary 3-Dimensional fitness program. In 6 weeks, Z-Fanatical will completely reshape your body and approach to fitness (and life). The Z-Factor provides a practical exercise, nutrition, and mindset plan. Get Ready to Get Fanatical!To have the body of your dreams, you need to be Fanatical- fanatical about your exercise, fanatical about your nutrition and fanatical about your mindset. The Z-Factor is the manifesto of Z-Fanatical, the revolutionary 3-Dimensional fitness program.In six weeks, Z-Fanatical will completely reshape your body and approach to fitness (and life). Exercise and nutrition are not enough to attain the body you have always desired. It is your mindset that will make or break you. The Z-Factor provides a comprehensive and practical exercise, nutrition, and mindset plan.Learn the LIFEPROOF workout that can be done by anyone, anywhere, at any time- for maximum results, in the shortest period of time. Discover the two taboos of nutrition that presently destroy your attempts to look your best.Apply the six, evidence-based, mindset mastery lessons that will systematically take you from being lazy to a fanatic- exactly where you need to be to finally have the body and life that you deserve. Get Ready to Get Fanatical! Views: 518
Whilst Mark is busy making Caitlin's 'acquaintance', Ikari sets out on a new path of his own, leaving the hallowed grounds of Sha'Klairon on the first leg of his journey to Carpassan.*Nym's Road Trip... is the fifth chapter of The Orphans Revolt. I'm planning to release it and its sister volume His Staying Hand episodically whilst I get a head start on writing the concluding volume of the trilogy. So if you enjoy the above keep your eyes peeled for future instalments. Thanks. Views: 480
Kelsaro has a rendezvous with an unknown source. Question is, will they be able to deliver what she needs? Access to the Imperial Precinct itself...'Beneath the Precinct' is the third chapter of 'To Walk the Path', the fourth and final volume of the 'Star Plague Journals'. Views: 470
Andrew Jeffery Stephenson is about to find out what comes after death. It turns out Paradise isn’t for the religious but for the logical. Post life is a miraculous accident, just like life itself. And it has everything you’d ever want! But, there are those that claim that the world is coming to an end in 3 days. They warn that it will all fall away. And it threatens to ruin Andrew’s Paradise...Andrew Jeffery Stephenson, a stupid man, by his own admission, is in critical condition from gunshot wounds. He’s entirely alone. His wife left him for someone more successful, someone better. When he’s honest with himself, he knows he’s just waiting to die…And he does. With the sound of a fading flatline beep and the post-life urging of the woman he still loves, he finds himself in a paradise of his own making. He wakes up on a beautiful beach with her by his side. Oh, paradise indeed!Shortly after, a man simply named D comes onto his property. A self proclaimed “realtor for your post-life needs” D quickly shows Andrew just what this paradise is. It’s not heaven; it’s a miraculous accident. Paradise doesn’t belong to the religious but to the creative, to men of logic and reason. And because of this, his beach is just one small piece to an endless collection of beautiful properties, or “timeshares” as D calls them.D’s game is realty. And the piece of property Andrew brought with him is an excellent bargaining chip. Andrew’s interested in choices; D’s interested in getting him the best deal possible. There’s only one problem. While searching out different timeshares, they come across a man in the road who’s dressed like an angel. He’s holding a cardboard sign that reads:3 Days…And the countdown continues.These men say that the world will end when the countdown hits zero. Are they “crazy” as D claims? Or are they trying to warn Andrew that the end is near? Views: 457
In the aftermath of the fight, Elliot looks back down the road that led to Jaret's election as Mayor. Harlem's Deck goes introspective, with glimpses into the brother's past and a look at the nature of the shallows.For fans of Peter F.Hamilton, Iain M Banks and Jon Courtney Grimwood.In the aftermath of the fight, Elliot looks back down the road that led to Jaret's election as Mayor. Harlem's Deck goes introspective, with glimpses into the brother's past and a look at the nature of the shallows.For fans of Peter F.Hamilton, Iain M Banks and Jon Courtney Grimwood.(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest... Views: 453
This is a collection of poetry written over a period of more than 15 years. The poetry is at times anecdotal, or even a bit silly. At other times it is a reflection of the struggles associated with life. The poetry discusses subjects related to war, religion, flowers, memories, travel and more.This is a collection of poetry written over a period of more than 15 years. The poetry is at times anecdotal, or even a bit silly. At other times it is a reflection of the struggles associated with life. The poetry discusses subjects related to war, religion, flowers, memories, travel and more.The images and concepts reflect the author's overall opinion of the world at certain points in his life. They are not steadfast opinions, and have been subject to change many times. There references to past events, and conclusions drawn about the future.The poetry doesn't always follow a rhyming scheme, and at times is more like prose in the fashion of story-telling. If you enjoy poetry now and again, you will enjoy this small volume of poetry. Views: 438
As the Solstice approaches our heroes gather on the decks of their respective ships, to mull over what has happened and the things yet to come...'All at Sea' is the fifth installment of 'To Walk the Path', the final book in 'The Star Plague Journals'.When wars last for generations, it doesn't matter how they began......it only matters how they end. And this one seems that it could end only by their defeat. Waeryehenian troops are getting closer to the capital city every day. The kingdom of Ahleyn, ruled by Queen Natya and controlled completely by women, had lost more than a half of its territory. Besides that, Zal attacks from the savage land of Ro-Oth are also getting more frequent. Ahleas can't even seem to control male rebellions any more. A great kingdom is falling apart, both from inside and out...People of Ahleyn keep in memory the first glorious years of war, when they were the ones winning the battles. One stupid mistake made the course of war to turn around. But they can now hardly even remember the days of peace, when the Great Continental pact with Waeryehen and Koron was a guarantee of peace. It was also broken by just a few foolish acts of only one person...Unfotunately, all this horror has made almost everyone on the Continent to completely forget that even greater danger had existed in ancient times and that it can happen again... Views: 388
Sally and her brother Ronnie explore a wood and stumble upon a fairy in need of their help! So begins their BIG adventure.'Greywolf', volume eleven in the Stanton Chronicles series of novels.The Millennium war games amid 'Circles of Fear', the government and media covered up the fact blues guitar player Jason Brinkly fought the battle of Armageddon, but with the hand of whom on his shoulder? Governments and commercial entities withdraw to their own circles driven by fear as the awesome weapon ADAM resurfaces in the hands of Greywolf, but had it ever slept. They regrouped ready to strike, they waited a long time for the ageing vigilante to wane, they would soon beg for his return. The stock market crashed, as the rich ran for cover they left the poor to put the bill, the rich for no other reasons than wealth rather than purpose, were hunted down. Greywolf unlike Stanton was not confined by matters of state, but by matters of servitude. He lived by the gun, the gun of his father; he served the righteous, in the name of his mother. Greywolf began to stalk the corridors of power. Educated by the sword of the cross, armed with the power of technology, authoritative information far beyond the gun, loyal to none but servant to all, even Stanton struggled to understand his creation. His mother 'Bella Elizabeth', a ruthless assassin was horrified. Grey by the wisdom of his father's hair, wolf by the virtue of his mother, 'Greywolf' became the law. Views: 360
