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Once More, From the Beginning    by Wendy Bertsch
Price: $2.99 USD. 61910 words. Published on July 29, 2010. .

The Bible is a funny and preposterous book, with humour and outrages, like jewels, just waiting to be mined. Inspired by these nuggets, I have retold the story of the Old Testament, digging out and presenting the most amusing bits. My interpretation is not that of the men who wrote the Bible. Their show has had a nice long run. Now it's time to look at that world through a woman's eyes. And laugh.
Dodging Shells    by Wendy Bertsch
Price: $2.99 USD. 49960 words. Published on September 30, 2011. .

War is not for sissies. And an irrepressible young Canadian soldier fighting his way through Italy in World War II has to make his own fun. That’s what Tommy tells his sister in his letters home. It’s not easy. People are shooting at him…and they’re not always missing!
Rum, Bum & Whacky    by Christopher Chapman
Price: $1.99 USD. 16430 words. Published on November 6, 2011. .

Not so much about ships, more about the eccentrics and oddballs that used to grace the British Merchant Navy. Twenty five years of roaming around the oceans of the world have given the author an insight into the qualities needed to deal with natures most demanding mistress without getting too wet.
The Feather of Ma'at    by MJ Mauborgne
Price: $0.99 USD. 72070 words. Published on November 7, 2011. .

This historical fiction is set in Alexandria, during the reign of Ptolemy II. The young Macedonian dynasty will superimpose rather than impose its will on Egypt for almost three centuries. The story of the first Ptolemies contains the ferment of the tragic destiny of Cleopatra VII. From the beginning, the worm was in the fruit. The strong narrative blends light humor to an otherwise grim era.
Seven Floors High    by Steve Goddard
Price: $6.99 USD. 129210 words. Published on December 10, 2011. .

Seven Floors High is based around a true story of life inside Iaxis, a "New Age" Internet company during the boom of 2000. This riveting and fast paced novel provides a vivid and humorous account of life inside Iaxis during this extravagant "dot.com" period.
Friar Tuck    by Cameron Taylor
Price: $4.99 USD. 90820 words. Published on January 13, 2012. .

Join the humorous, brave and wise Friar Tuck, fighting for all England's good in the greatest rebellion of all time... "A rollicking good tale!" "A gem of an adventure." "Conjures visual treats." "Captivating, beautifully written." "Assuming I knew the familiar story of Robin Hood, I waded into Friar Tuck, not expecting the journey I'd soon be swept into ..." friartuckbook.com