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The Coracle: One Man in a Tub    by LJ Gormley
Price: Free! 10700 words. Published by BlackMorningMarshPress on October 24, 2012. .

My introduction to the coracle was not the most promising, I grant you, just a joke email from a bored colleague. But, apparently, it was all I needed. Because, it’s not just racing down a river in a glorified snow sled, shield, or basket, but a journey through such wild territories as Welsh Indians, cadavers, poaching, and sheep wrasslin’, just to name a few.
Tom Poorman Baseball Player From Lock Haven, Pennsylvania    by Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
Price: $2.99 USD. 3150 words. Published on November 2, 2012. .

My ebook looks at a versatile and little known major league baseball player of the pre-modern era (before 1903). I have empasized the family heritage of Tom Poorman, as well as his baseball career. Poorman played in the late 19th century, a time when games often ended in ties because of darkness. I hope that my research will create more interest in the history of baseball's early players.
Raising My Only Child: A Generation X Mother's Pre-Cyberspace Parenting Experience    by Thelma Tan
Price: $2.99 USD. 25880 words. Published on January 22, 2013. .

I wrote this book at the behest of my son. My experiences in raising him may be different from your background, way of life, and time period. But as parents we all share a common goal: we want to be successful in raising our children and derive a lasting and meaningful relationship with them. To this end, I hope that my experiences and insights will benefit current and future parents.
Family Secrets    by Sam Seudo
Price: Free! 6240 words. Published on February 1, 2013. .

Kieron Bell has endured years of emotional abuse while caring for his bitter, ailing mother. But when she dies, Kieron is left without direction in his life. He embarks on a journey of exploration into his mother’s past and discovers a hidden story of tragedy…with a supernatural twist. As Kieron finds out, sometimes stirring up family secrets can have deadly consequences.
George Washington Keefe Of The Washington Nationals    by Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
Price: $1.99 USD. 2240 words. Published on February 2, 2013. .

George Washington Keefe was a less than average pitcher for the Washington Nationals during the first seasons of the National League club's 19th century existence, 1886-1889. He established records for most walks in an inning in 1887. Mostly disappointing, but sometimes brilliant, he was 5'8" and left-handed. On one occasion in 1889, he outdueled Hall of Fame, New York Giants pitcher Tim Keefe.
Every Picture Tells A Story ~ Book Two    by Karin Tupper
Price: $5.99 USD. 4340 words. Published on March 17, 2013. .

A collection of short stories by Karin E. Tupper. There is magic in a photograph. Sometimes that magic speaks to me and I feel that I know the story it truly wishes to tell. These are some of those stories. I hope you'll see the spell that I did through my words...
The Sapphire Pendant    by Dara Girard
Price: $6.99 USD. 125100 words. Published on March 27, 2013. .

Jessie Clifton only wants one thing: The Sapphire Pendant, an heirloom her father sold years ago. When offered an opportunity to win the pendant back by charming an eligible bachelor, the hotheaded tomboy impulsively accepts. She soon regrets her decision when she learns that her target is Kenneth Preston, a man she's hated for years.
Son of the Green    by Sam Seudo
Price: Free! 3130 words. Published on April 1, 2013. .

Ian’s estranged mother walks back into his life with a simple request. At least it would be simple…if it did not require him to start believing in magic again. Like any sensible adult, Ian stopped believing long ago. But when bizarre events begin to occur at the same time as his mother’s reappearance, Ian is forced to wonder if maybe the impossible is a little more possible than he thought.