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Wanderings, Reflections of a Wilderness Nomad    by David Gafney
Price: $9.95 USD. 63770 words. Published on September 9, 2010. .

It was as if God had called and asked if I would like to try out heaven for a few months. But it wasn't really God; it was the chief naturalist at Zion National Park on the phone offering me a seasonal position. That call led to 15 years of blissful wanderings around the U. S., living and working in federal wilderness areas and in such diverse national parks as Yellowstone and the Smokey Mountains
It's Not Early Enough Yet : Adventures in Paddlefishing    by B Beckum
Price: $0.99 USD. 16490 words. Published on December 8, 2010. .

It's Not Early Enough Yet is the hilarious adventures and misadventures of a group of fishermen on their quest for the elusive paddlefish, a sturgeon like creature. Join Brent and his friends on fishing trips that span more than a decade as they contend with adverse weather, border crossings, hangovers, stray dogs, mechanical bulls and law enforcement agents, usually with a beer in hand.
The Bad, The Good and Two Fly Fishing Women, and a Life-Changing Day on a River    by Randy Kadish
Price: $0.99 USD. 11890 words. Published on December 11, 2010. .

When Amanda's mother deserts her to be with a new man, Amanda is hurt. She loses faith in the world, especially when her loving grandmother is diagnosed with cancer. Amanda struggles to find answers, and then on the banks of the Junction River she, along with Shana, her adopted dog, and Vernon, a grieving alcoholic, experience an unexpected, terrifying event that helps her learn to forgive.
My Friend Michale a true story about the Real Jaws    by Kenneth Grimshaw
Price: $2.99 USD. 9580 words. Published on January 5, 2011. .

The Greatest White Shark Story Ever Told! From: Kirkus Review: " As a pilot in Montauk,N.Y.area,Grimshaw certainly knows the world he's writing about.His enthusiasm for the subject matter comes through in his decriptions of the shark's world as well as of fishing culture."A fun piece of New York history told in an unusual way." *** After you read the book, ask yourself did he or didn't he?
Always Take Your Rifle    by Sean Jeffries
Price: $3.99 USD. 47400 words. Published on February 11, 2011. .

Always Take Your Rifle is a collection of short articles on hunting and fishing drawn from the author's adventures in the outdoors. From the poignant "Living and Dying in Four Wheel Drive" to the comical "Why do I Always get a Defective One?", the stories span a twenty-five year history of his days afield. Scattered throughout the book are some of the author's favorite wild game recipes.
A Skip of the Mind    by Robin Brande
Price: $1.99 USD. 3980 words. Published by Ryer Publishing  on March 10, 2011. .

(Short story)Time travel is real. The trick is figuring out how to do it without a machine--that will take too long, and the physicist in charge of the solution is running out of time. His wife will die if he can't discover how to travel backward and undo what has happened. So why is he fishing? Because maybe it's the key to understanding the mystery of quantum physics. *Plus bonus story
Coffee Break anyone?    by Louise Narvick
Price: $0.99 USD. 2380 words. Published on March 19, 2011. .

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between various coffee drinks at a coffee bar wuth all of those special names? What about all those coffees on the grocery shelves? What is the difference between the European blends, American Blends, Espresso and Kona Coffees? Have they only been given special names or are they different in flavors and tastes. You can find a brief discription here.
The Second Fly Caster: Fatherhood, Recovery and an Unforgettable Tournament    by Randy Kadish
Price: Free! 6040 words. Published on April 6, 2011. .

Erik is proud that his father is a great fly caster, but then an unexpected outcome of a casting tournament leaves Erik questioning what once seemed to be only a sport. Years later, these questions deepen when Erik’s ideals are crushed by war. He struggles with his demons, until a discovery leads him to new meanings of fly casting. Through their prism, Erik sees the world in a forgiving light.
Fishing the Grayling    by Donald Hammond
Price: $2.99 USD. 13830 words. Published on April 6, 2011. .

The peculiar and indescribable charm and fascination of grayling fishing has been realized by those few whose tastes lie in the direction of this preeminently winter pastime. The fish, indeed, has been designated the 'Lorelei' of the river, and rightly so.
Skiing With God    by Jill Murphy-Long
Price: $7.00 USD. 98540 words. Published on April 27, 2011. .

In Heaven, there are 8,143 ski resorts. Ski enthusiast Joy heard rumors Heaven offered every type of skiing ever imagined and after skiing with God—that’s her job now, she knows these tales to be true. Part Zen, part Catholic, part fantasy, and part true, Skiing With God will keep skiing and its memories alive—especially when winter is months away or where snow is many miles down the road.