Our 27th Induction
About C. S. McDonald
C.S. McDonald taught dance and choreographed shows for twenty-six years. Nowadays, she resides with her husband and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister, on their Thoroughbred farm, Fly-by-Night Stables, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. George the Pony is a real pony who lives among the tall Thoroughbreds on their farm.
In 2016, Ms. McDonald decided to write a cozy mystery series. The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are quick clean reads for anyone 10 to 110! You'll love Fiona and the quirky, but oh so charming, Detective Landry. Fiona is a kindergarten teacher and an unlikely sleuth from Pittsburgh. If you've never been to Pittsburgh, welcome to this wonderful city! Ms. McDonald has even sprinkled a little Pittsburghese into her stories just for fun. Yinz will love it!
Wow! Book #6, MAMBO AND MURDER, is now available! Can Fiona help Detective Landry solve a forty-year-old murder case or will he totally lose his footing! The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are clean, stand alone reads!
**Coming in April>> SADDLE UP FOR MURDER! A horse trainer is found murdered in a Pittsburgh neighborhood, and the trail leads to a Thoroughbred racetrack in nearby West Virginia. Fiona and Detective Landry aren't horsing around when it comes to solving this homicide!
Don't miss C.S. McDonald's new addition to Fiona Quinn Mysteries--Fiona Quinn QUICK Mysteries! What's that? Short Stories (about 30/40 pages) for a quick bedtime read or if you're stuck with a long wait in a doctor's office (we've all been there!). Short story #1-BANKING ON A MURDER, #2-HARRIET'S HEIST and now available>> CRYSTAL CLEAR CONFUSION! You'll love these quick reads--featuring different characters from the novellas. Check them out!
WOOT! ALL of the Fiona Quinn Mysteries are now available on Audible--narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg!
CATEGORIES
Ghost Mysteries
Cozy Animal Mystery
Cozy Animal Mysteries
Women Sleuths (Kindle Store)
Amateur Sleuths
Literature & Fiction
One-Hour Literature & Fiction Short Reads
Single Authors Short Stories
Short Stories (Books)
45-Minute Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads
45-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads
Children's Animal Stories
Children's Farm Animal Books
Children's Fiction
Children's Horse Books
Our 28th Induction
About James Marchiori
James Marchiori was born in Venice, Italy and wanted to be a writer from an early age. He wrote his first verses at nine years old after reading in secret Edgar Allan Poe's tales and poems. He's been collecting various literary awards across Italy and Europe being part of an essential cultural organisation. He's been devoting his years between the professional and the artistic life always studying the works of his great masters from Edgar Allan Poe to Antonin Artaud, André Breton and the Surrealism era passing through Tristan Tzara and the Dadaism movement. At twenty-one years old he published his first book of selected poems with a Venetian Publishing House, thanks to which other two poetry anthologies and short stories were out before his 28th birthday. His professional career brought him around the world from London to Los Angeles and New York, but he never stopped writing and studying philosophy and literature always taking tons of notes with him no matter where his job experiences were heading to.
He got first a degree as Master of Arts for the Hairdressing Industry which provided him with the qualification to teach new apprentices in his country of origin, and later he accomplished his beloved studies in Psychology and Education.
He's been writing songs and playing gigs as a frontman in various bands while achieving a significant source of gratification being awarded at the European Parliament in Brussels for one of his poems in 2002. His studies always continue on the French Symbolism with Rimbaud, Baudelaire, Verlaine, Mallarmè and likewise with Byron, Blake, Keats; He also spent time in an accurate study of the Bohemian Style of life endorsed by Baudelaire to name but one.
Between 2012 and 2014 he has been collecting other prestigious prizes in London, Barcelona and Prague, always regarding Poetry competitions. He conceived a novel dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe because he wanted him to be considered above all a man with an anguished soul and a genius mind so over these past years he collected all his notes about his life and did an extensive analysis on the nineteenth century geographical and historical scenario.
Once completed the full manuscript, he was first published by an Italian Publishing House in 2015 and got very positive reviews and feedbacks.
In the 2018 Summer, the second novel in Italian which is an atypical work being an autobiography/diary about his whole life and career as a talented artistic director in the hairdressing industry, a book as an expression of his original essence and substance. In the same year, a special edition of collected poems will be out on the Italian marketplace.
Within 2018 that very first novel celebrating Edgar Allan Poe and the gothic fiction will be on sale worldwide in the English version. 2019 will see his early English collected poems anthology.
He's also working on a crime story series set in Dublin, Ireland, entirely dedicated to the country he is based in, which he loves deeply.
CATEGORIES
Historical European Fiction
Gothic Fiction
Historical Fiction (Books)
Fantasy, Horror & Science Fiction in Italian
Crime, Thriller & Mystery in Italian
Italian Language Fiction
Our 29th Induction
About Susanne Leist
I have always loved to read. Agatha Christie, Alistair Maclean, Robert Ludlum, and many other authors filled my young imagination with intrigue and mystery. When I wasn't reading late into the night, the TV shows--Murder She Wrote and Columbo--entertained me with tales of murder and suspense.
Over the years, my taste in TV expanded to include such shows as Supernatural and The Originals. I searched for paranormal, murder mysteries but found few at the library or bookstore. So, I wrote one.
The Dead Game, Book One of The Dead Game series, brings fantasy and the surreal to the classic murder mystery with dead bodies, suspects, and clues. It offers vampires, vampire derivatives, and a touch of romance to spice the motley mix.
The story continues in Book Two, Prey for The Dead, as The Dead vampires use an exclusive club in Disney World to infiltrate the rich and Famous/Popular. As The Dead grow in power, not even the bright sunshine of Florida can weaken them. Linda, my main character, and her friends join forces with human vampires--known as hybrids--to defeat the evil threatening to control Oasis. A masquerade ball and a romp through the tunnels beneath the town lead to a showdown in the swamps of southern Florida.
A career in writing has been a big leap for me. Accustomed to the number-crunching field of budgeting and the hectic commodity markets, I left my first career and M.B.A. in Finance behind to pursue my dream. I do not regret my foray into literature for one moment. Fellow authors helped me make my way through the competitive field. I write every day and even tried my hand at poetry. If someone tells you it's too late in life to try something different, they are wrong. It is never too late to follow your heart.
CATEGORIES
Teen & Young Adult Vampire Fiction
Vampire Suspense
Teen & Young Adult Paranormal & Urban Fantasy eBooks
Teen & Young Adult Paranormal & Urban Fantasy eBooks
Paranormal & Urban Fantasy (Kindle Store)
Our 30th Induction
About Cheryl Carpinello
I'm a retired high school English teacher. A devourer of books growing up, my profession introduced me to writings and authors from times long past. Through my studies and teaching, I fell in love with the Ancient and Medieval Worlds. Now, I hope to inspire young readers and those Young-at-Heart to read more through my Tales and Legends for Reluctant Readers set in these worlds--Ancient Egypt, Medieval Wales, and coming soon, the ancient world of Atlantis.
My husband and I love to travel. Because I'm also a retired airline employee, we were fortunate, in 2008, to spend three weeks in Egypt traveling by local train from one end of the country to the other. In 2014, we spent three weeks in the UK driving over 1700 miles through England, Wales, and Scotland.
CATEGORIES
Children's Ancient Civilization Fiction
Teen & Young Adult Ancient Civilization Fiction
Teen & Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction
Children's Medieval Fiction Books
Children's Chapter Books
Children's Arthurian Folk Tales & Myths
Children's Girls & Women Books
Children's Ancient Civilization Fiction
Children's Bug & Spider Books
Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
Children's Activity Books
Children's Christmas Books
Children's Short Stories
Children's Short Story Collections
Our 31th Induction
About Paul Cude
Paul Cude is a husband, father, field hockey player and aspiring photographer. Lost without his hockey stick, he can often be found in between writing and chauffeuring children, reading anything from comics to sci-fi, fantasy to thrillers. Too often found chained to his computer, it would be little surprise to find him, in his free time, somewhere on the Dorset coastline, chasing over rocks and sand in an effort to capture his wonderful wife and lovely kids with his camera. Paul Cude is also the author of the Bentwhistle the Dragon series of books.
CATEGORIES
Fantasy (Books)
Literature
Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
Our 32nd Induction
About Peter C Bradbury
I am a former, traditional English butler, from near Manchester, England. I have lived in the USA since 1994, currently living in Isleton, CA., but also ten years in Dallas, Texas.
My new book is called, 'Stone Dead in Rio Vista.'.
Rio Vista sits on the Sacramento River, and I work there in the golf club as a server. As many of the members have purchased and enjoyed my previous novels, many of them asked me to include them as characters in books. I did, combined some of them, added new characters, and put them together in 'Stone Dead.' .
The story revolves around the country club in Rio Vista, which becomes the scene of a murder. This rattles the community of over-55's, as they're only used to their fellow members dying of natural causes. When another golfer gets killed, their anxiety only gets worse. .
The killer is very careful and clever, and with no apparent motive to go on, the police officer in charge struggles to find any evidence. .
This is a really fun book that will hook you in on the first page.
My last novel was called 'Burnt.'.
This tells the story of Tiffany, an 11 yr. old girl without a care in the world. Until her younger brother gets kidnapped. After finally waking up from an induced coma, Tiffany has horrific memories and is in excruciating pain. The only thing that drives her on is seeking justice for herself and her family. .
I was always being asked what life was like as a butler, and that was what made me write "Stonebridge Manor." Day to day happenings can be humdrum, even with Famous/Popular guests or employers, so I changed the book into a novel and it is now a murder/mystery. It is getting great reviews and is very often re-read. .
I have also written "Prospects", which was inspired by the vast amounts of missing people there are. Thousands go missing every year. Men, women, children, old and young, some intentionally, some not. In the book, Alex targets young professional beautiful women, who are single and new to the city. As Alex is rich, very intelligent and extremely good looking, he has no problem in attracting the women, but he looks on them as prospects. Prospects to kill eventually, if everything goes smoothly, and if he doesn't have the stomach to do it, his brother certainly does. .
There is also "Consequences," which is about a man who is trying to expel his demons from years of being a victim to bullies. This novel was inspired by one of my grandsons, Bryce, who is in school in Florida and his life is being made hellish by cowardly bullies. Although I wouldn't advocate the way James deals with his former bullies, it is true that if you pick on the wrong person, then there may eventually be "Consequences." .
My fourth book is "The Innocent Children" which in some ways was a follow on to "Prospects." Researching the number of missing people in the USA, it is a fact that of those who are trafficked, around 80% of them are forced into being slaves to sexual predators. Young boys and mainly girls with an average age of 11 are the favored targets, either home grown or smuggled into the country. This book, which I wrote as a novel, focuses on the children involved in human trafficking, here in the USA. .
butler, has meant that it has been very difficult to find work recently, so I happily type away on my laptop, making my books very readable and entertaining. I have also returned to the restaurant trade. .
A big soccer and golf fan, I also enjoy other sports, but my schedule still revolves around my team's kick off time back in old blighty
CATEGORIES
Murder Thrillers
Suspense Thrillers
Suspense
Serial Killer Thrillers
Thrillers
Supernatural Thrillers
Crime Thrillers
Parenting & Relationships
Traditional Detective Mysteries
Our 33rd Induction
About Glenn Stevens
"The blood is the life!" Bram Stoker once wrote in his Famous/Popular novel titled "Dracula". How powerful and true. Blood is the life for, without it, we die. This raises the stakes in the taking or giving of it. Life can be saved or lost with or without it.
Glenn grew up in Chicago glued to the TV watching Dark Shadows every afternoon. In that highly rated series, it was Barnabas Collins who first ignited Glenn's passion for blood and vampire stories. The more romantic and erotic vampire stories like Dracula and the many films by Hammer set that passion ablaze.
To satisfy Glenn's thirst for more - more blood, seduction, suspense, romance, passion, sex, realism, and of course bite scenes, Glenn set out to write his own flavor of vampire stories. His take on vampires is different from the mainstream which is that his vampires are not the traditional monsters but rather lovers who protect their human companion's and seek to find a complicated balance of feeding their hunger without killing those that satisfy it. Glenn calls this the true love and conflict in his stories.
All of Glenn's vampire treats can be found on Amazon in eBook, paperback and audio-book formats - many of which have received a Reader's Favorite 5 Star review. If you're like Glenn, maybe you too are searching for something different in vampire stories. If you are, please take a look at what Glenn has to offer. Hope you enjoy what you find!
CATEGORIES
Paranormal Vampire Romance
Vampire Romances
Romantic Fantasy (Books)
Paranormal Fantasy
Romance (Books)
90-Minute Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads
Vampire Suspense
New Adult & College Fantasy (Books)
Vampire Horror
Gothic Fiction
45-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads
15-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
15-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads
Dark Fantasy Horror
One-Hour Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
One-Hour Teen & Young Adult Short Reads
Vampire Horror
Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store)
Erotica (Kindle Store)
Erotica (Books)
One-Hour Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
Science Fiction Anthologies (Books)
One-Hour Literature & Fiction Short Reads
Gothic Fiction
Horror (Kindle Store)
Our 34th Induction
About Theresa Snyder
Theresa Snyder is a multi-genre writer with an internationally read blog. She grew up on a diet of B&W Scifi films like Forbidden Planet and The Day the Earth Stood Still. She is a voracious reader and her character driven writing is influenced by the early works of Anne McCaffrey, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard. She loves to travel, but makes her home in Oregon where her elder father and she share a home and the maintenance of the resident cat, wild birds, squirrels, garden,and occasional Dragon house guest.
CATEGORIES
Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books
Children's Folk Tales & Myth Collections
Fairy Tale Fantasy
Colonization Science Fiction
First Contact Science Fiction
Space Opera Science Fiction
Science Fiction Adventures
Teen & Young Adult
Coming of Age Fantasy
Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy
90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
Teen & Young Adult Horror
Space Fleet Science Fiction
Our 35th Induction
About Gary Polisano
Born and raised near Glendale, California, Mr. Polisano earned his BA degree in 1995 and an MBA in Business Management in 1998 while working full-time and raising three children with his wife, Deborah. A career that spanned thirty-five years in the food and pharmaceutical industries as the National Sales Manager for two prominent and highly respected organizations, and as International Sales Manager for a third.
Besides a demanding work schedule that required frequent domestic and international travel, Mr. Polisano was a volunteer team member for the Ventura County Search & Rescue in the 1980's, a leader with the Boy Scouts of America in the 1990's, and later in the 2000's, serving as the School Board President of Calvary Baptist Schools in Southern California.
A highly motivated self-starter, Mr. Polisano found it necessary to seek part-time work after retirement and moving to Northern Utah in 2014. Now, working just two days per week in the field of pain and spine management, it has provided to be the perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities, while still serving others. A lifelong baseball fanatic, Mr. Polisano can be found in MLB ballparks throughout the country during the summer. Writing, golfing, gardening and spending time outdoors; along with family time and traveling with his wife of thirty-five years are what the Polisano's define as "true happiness".
CATEGORIES
Serial Killer Thrillers
Serial Killers
Murder
Our 36th Induction
This induction is a writing team
Roxanne E. Burkey
&
Charles V. Breakfield
About Roxanne E. Burkey
Writing is a passion for Rox that incorporates many of her interests and dovetails nicely with her full time work in customer experience technologies. After successfully writing white papers and technology documentation she wanted a different more fun, less stress writing outlet. Her co-author Charles Breakfield agreed and The Enigma Series began. You are invited to explore their website http://enigmabookseries.com/ and leave/read comments in the Enigma Chronicles Blog area. She enjoys learning, travel, family, outdoor activities, good food, wine sampling, reading, living and visiting good friends which helps to bring diversity and new ideas into the stories.
She is still learning humor and there is hope that she will master it this century!
About Charles V. Breakfield
Charles V. Breakfield likes travel in Texas on a motorcycle, World War II history, wine & good food, and voice/data technology. As a colorful and somewhat controversial individual you can find him either in his shop building furniture, writing with his co-author Roxanne E. Burkey, or out riding his motorcycle, but always meeting people looking for suitable character material for the next thriller installment of the Enigma Book Series.
CATEGORIES
Suspense (Kindle Store)
Technothrillers (Kindle Store)
Technothrillers (Books)
Romance (Books)
Hard Science Fiction (Books)
Thrillers & Suspense (Books)
Thrillers & Suspense (Books)
Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store)
Thrillers (Kindle Store)
Crime Action Fiction (Kindle Store)
Our 37th Induction
About Gloria Antypowich
Gloria Antypowich writes Contemporary Adult Fiction. In 2015 she published the Belanger Creek Ranch Series, a group of four books that can be read as stand alone, but will enrich the readers experience if they are read in sequence. The series focuses on a group of people who have become as close as family because of the friendships they have created through their business relationships with the Belanger Creek Ranch.
Gloria grew up on a farm and most of her married life has been lived on a ranch. Human relationships fascinate her. Ideas for stories can be found everywhere; over-heard conversations in a public place, a couple fighting in a restaurant, a story in the news, even a chance remark in a conversation with a friend. She is enamored with the power of words and she loves to use them to paint images of characters that become so real, they feel like they could be your next door neighbor.
She does not believe that relationships are merrily "happy ever after." Relationships require commitment, give and take, compromise and consideration for each other: in other words they take work! Each individual has their own ideas, beliefs and needs. Environment, upbringing and life experiences affect their personality and character. Nothing is simple or automatically agreeable.
Gloria is an avid reader of several different genres and listens to a wide selection of music. A good game of cards, sharing a laugh with a friend over a glass of wine and spending time with her family are a few of her favorite things to do. She loves to write and says her husband was her inspiration for the heroes in this series of books. He was a cowboy, a rancher--and a lover. Gloria lives with her husband, in the central interior of British Columbia, Canada. They are retired now, but they still have "chemistry".
CATEGORIES
Contemporary Romance
Western Romance
Western Romances
Our 40th Induction
About Thomas J Eyre
Thomas J Eyre was born in Oxford and moved to Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire when his family relocated in 1969. He left school at the age of 15 and worked as a cook, waiter, plate collector and washer-up in his parents transport cafe before joining the Royal Navy in 1973. As an Aircraft Handler/Crash-Rescue Fireman he served on Great Britain's last true fixed wing aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal before she was scrapped in 1978. Yes he hears the cries of derision from serving and former members of the Fleet Air Arm who served in big ships since the "Big A" was scrapped, but even the Royal Navy called them through-deck cruisers and they didn't have catapults to launch them, nor aircraft landing at 250 knots.
Since leaving the Royal Navy he has worked as a long distance class 1HGV driver, drayman, fettler and mechanical engineer. He worked on contract in Libya and in 1995 became a Bachelor of Science after graduating with a 2:1 honours degree from Bournemouth University. A motorcycle accident in 2000 left him with serious injuries, finished his engineering career and almost his life. He now lives in Poole in Dorset and after many years writing stories for his own amusement has been prompted by friends and family to publish some of them.
The Second of his books, The British FrontLine, follows Royal Marine Sergeant Patrick Regan who is repatriated from the fighting in Afghanistan to bury his mother and step father, after they are killed in an explosion that destroyed their yacht. On returning back to Great Britain, Regan finds out his half-sister, Susie, is missing and he sets about finding her. The body count begins to rise when he discovers that Susie has been abducted by Russian Mafia gangsters.
Thomas is currently writing the Third in this series, which will be published around the middle to end of 2018.
CATEGORIES
Heist Crime
Vigilante Justice
Heist Thrillers
Organized Crime
Vigilante Justice Thrillers
Our 42nd Induction
About Eric J. Gates
Award-winning author Eric J. Gates has had a curious life filled with the stuff of thriller novels. Writing Operating Systems for Supercomputers, cracking cryptographic codes under extreme pressure using only paper and pen and teaching Cyberwarfare to spies are just a few of the moments he's willing to recall. He is an ex-International Consultant who has travelled extensively worldwide, speaks several languages. His specialty, Information Technology Security, has brought him into contact with the Military and Intelligence communities on numerous occasions. He is also an expert martial artist, holding 14 black belt degrees in distinct disciplines. He has taught his skills to Police and Military personnel, as well as to the public.
He now writes thriller novels, drawing on his experiences with the confidential and secret worlds that surround us.
CATEGORIES
Thrillers Books
Suspense Thrillers
Military Thrillers
Urban Fantasy
Urban
Crime Thrillers
Technothrillers
Espionage Thrillers
Conspiracy Thrillers
Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Mystery Collections & Anthologies
Crime, Thriller & Mystery Series
Thrillers Kindle Store
Writing Skills Reference
Writing Reference Kindle Store
Techno Thrillers
Action Thriller Fiction
Crime Action Fiction
Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue
Literary Anthologies & Collections
Single Authors Short Stories
Fiction Anthologies
Our 43rd Induction
About David W. Thompson
David W. Thompson is an award winning author, a native of Southern Maryland, and a graduate of University of Maryland, University College. David's love of the written word began early in life. He claims his first writing effort was "Dick and Jane" fan fiction when he was six years old- no doubt with a dark twist!
After his family and cheesecake, reading was his first love. It exposed him to people, cultures and ideas he'd never experience otherwise. Writing was a natural extension of this "out of body" experience as characters act as tour guides to their worlds, and their possibilities. He hopes to honestly convey the stories that they whisper in his ears.
When he isn't writing, Dave enjoys time with his family and grandchildren, kayaking (mostly flat water please), fishing, hiking, archery, wine-making, and pursuing his other "creative passion"- woodcarving.
For more on Dave, his current releases and upcoming WIP,
CATEGORIES
Supernaturalism
Ghosts & Hauntings
Unexplained Mysteries
Historical Fiction Books
Historical Fantasy
Paranormal & Urban Fantasy
Dystopian Fiction
Superhero Science Fiction
Fairy Tale Fantasy Kindle Store
Single Authors Short Stories
Horror Short Stories
30-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads
Occult Fiction
Ghost Fiction
Dark Fantasy
Our 44th Induction
About L. M. LACEE
Leonie grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, and traveled to America and Australia with her husband and four, now grown sons experiencing different peoples and cultures.
Devouring romantic fantasy from her youth to science-fiction classics from more recent times, her love for romance, books and writing with a passion inspired by the love of inventing new, sometimes epic fantasy stories set in new places that she creates all with their own set of unique, strong characters. Her first book in the Epic Dragon's Gap Series, "Reighn & Sage", won, 'Best Indie Book of the Year' 2018.
Her strong interest in the interactions of people was stimulated when she lived in cities like Los Angeles, Sydney, Santa Barbara and then back to New Zealand where she now lives with her husband and Rottweilers in the beautiful, winter-less Northland.
Looking at a new Catamaran in her near future to sail around the world.
It was while settling back in New Zealand's North Leonie seriously took up writing again, producing her Romantic Fantasy Series, Dragon's Gap, the first book set in a magical time and place.
"When I am not writing or traveling to see my sons overseas, I enjoy knitting, showing my Rottweilers, fishing the Kaipara, reading and occasionally cooking for my husband. My website is ever changing, 'COME OVER, I sometimes give books away for FREE!'" You can also request to join our beta reader team and help us fine-tune our books prior to release.
Dragon's Gap : A Romance Fantasy Series contains stand-alone, full-length novels of approximately 60,000 words each including:
Book 1-Reighn & Sage's Story ( Best Indie Book of the Year WINNER 2018 )
Book 2-Sharm & Edith's Story
Book 3-Storm and Charlie's Story
Book 4-Ash & Olinda's Story
Book 5-Ace & Harper's Story
Book 6-Thorn & Ciana's Story
Book 7-Ocean & Conor's Story
Plus three Novellas:
-Love's Catalyst
-Love's Impulse
-A Christmas Surprise
NEW SERIES:
Recognition: Pride of Lion Edge
Retribution: Pride of Lion Edge
Reckoning: Pride of Lion Edge
CATEGORIES
Australian & Oceanian Literature
Australia & Oceania Literature
Fiction Anthologies
Fantasy & Futuristic Romance
Inspirational Romance
Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books
Short Stories Anthologies
Thrille12069 in Romantic Action & Adventure
Ghost Fiction
Family Life Fiction
Mysteries Books
Horror Anthologies
Our 47th Induction
About Keith Dixon
Keith Dixon was born in Yorkshire and grew up in the Midlands. He's been writing since he was thirteen years old in a number of different genres: thriller, espionage, science fiction, literary. Two-time winner of the Chanticleer Reviews CLUE First in Category award for Private Eye/Noir novel, he's the author of ten books in the Sam Dyke Investigations series and two other non-crime works, as well as two collections of blog posts on the craft of writing. His new series of Paul Storey Thrillers began in 2016.
When he's not writing he enjoys reading, learning the guitar, watching movies and binge-inhaling great TV series. He's currently resident in France.
CATEGORIES
International Mystery & Crime
Private Investigator Mysteries
Espionage Thrillers
Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Hard-Boiled Mystery
Pulp Thrillers
Noir Crime
45-Minute Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads
Men's Adventure Fiction
Suspense
Audible Books & Originals
British Detectives
Traditional Detective Mysteries
Private Investigator Mysteries
Psychological Literary Fiction
Women's Psychological Fiction
Women's Literary Fiction
Mystery Reference
Mystery & Detective Literary Criticism
Mystery Literary Criticism
90-Minute Biography & Memoir Short Reads
Writing Skill Reference
Biographies of Journalists
Our 49th Induction
About Ingrid Foster
Fantasy Suspense Author Ingrid Foster was born in a small town in Pennsylvania and grew up on a farm surrounded by old stone houses and five generations of family. Having developed a rich love of writing and an intense curiosity for all things unusual and unknown, she left home after high school to join the Air Force and explore the world. There, aside from earning her bachelor's degree and three associate degrees, she traveled whenever possible to the usual European cities, but also places like Dover, England, Utrecht, Holland, Dachau, Germany and Murano, Italy. Upon leaving the military, her IT technician and leadership skills eventually led her to a position as IT Project Manager, a position she loved and found ideal. That is, until she met an adventurous Australian with an equal love of traveling and a desire to make his new wife happy. Two and a half years in Australia and thirty US states later, they found their "perfect place" to live, a farm in the Desert Southwest. There this author writes stories using her own adventures (or misadventures) and impressions as fodder.
CATEGORIES
Suspense
Paranormal & Urban Fantasy
Single Authors Short Stories
Horror Short Stories
30-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads
30-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
Dark Fantasy Horror
Our 50th Induction
About Cindy J Smith
As far back as she can remember, Cindy J. Smith has written poetry, and with every experience in life, she has found inspiration. Wife, Mother and Grandmother, she has a myriad of beautiful memories to draw from. Never having been good at playing the part of "starving artist", she has had many careers, but her current one, an over-the-road truck driver with her husband, Dave, has provided amazing opportunities for inspiration in her later years.
She published her first collection of poetry, Voices In My Head, originally in 2011. Publishing was something her daughter had always wanted her to do so she dedicated this in her memory. In July of 2013, Cindy published her second book, They Won't Shut Up as a birthday gift to her angel daughter. In the back of this collection, several poems written by Jasmine are included. Later that year she republished both of these independently. In 2015 Cindy published Rhymes Through Time. This anthology was different than the first two first as it was much smaller (about 60 poems instead of 140+) and it was done completely randomly. Rhymes also has a sampling of poems from the first two books. Cindy published a children's book, Caesar And The Bluebells, in 2016. Caesar is being re-illustrated and should be available again soon. Her last book of poetry is Words On The Wind which was also published in 2016. Like Rhymes, this collection is random and is not as big as the first two.
Currently, Cindy is working on the follow up to the Caesar book and a "real novel" that she started in November when she participated in NANO. She also has a project titled "365" that is a poetry collection. This project has one poem written every day. At this point she is up to date with 80 poems written as of 3/21/17.
CATEGORIES
Action & Adventure Fiction (Books)
Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books)
Mixed Media (Books)
Poetry Anthologies (Kindle Store)
Two-Hour Parenting & Relationships Short Reads
Death, Grief & Loss Poetry (Books)
Poetry About Death
American Poetry (Kindle Store)
Fantasy Anthologies
Nature & Ecology (Books)
Poetry Subjects & Themes
Occult Fiction
Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
Children's Activity Books (Books)
Genetic Engineering Science Fiction (Books)
Literature
Science Fiction Adventures (Books)
Genetic Engineering Science Fiction (Books)
Women's Poetry
Inspirational Poetry (Audible Books & Originals)
Poetry by Women
Poetry (Books)
