Cyn Bagley


Biography

Cyn Bagley spent much of her formative years in moving with her family. She continued this obsession by joining the US Navy, and seeing the world: Japan, Panama, and Germany. She was diagnosed with Wegener's Granulomatosis, a Vasculitis disease, in 2003, giving her more time to write. She now lives in Northern Nevada and is an aunt to all the Chihuahuas in her area.

Where to find Cyn Bagley online


Where to buy in print


Books

Billy the Kid    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $3.99 USD. 10480 words. Published on February 26, 2013. Fiction.

Betsy was the were-wolf pack's legal representation. Her life was pretty boring and man-free until Billy trotted into her life. He was a shifter and he was ready to join the pack. There is only one problem Billy is a goat. EJ Hunter and her mate Adam help Billy gain Betsy's trust and when she is kidnapped, Billy is there to be her hero. Novella (10,000 words)
Smoke & Mirrors    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 7980 words. Published on January 9, 2013. Fiction.

There is an underworld that normals do not see with their eyes. They have lost the terror and the wonder that they once knew as children. In this short story collection there are eleven stories and one bonus story of ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and other nasties that live in our world. Read if you dare.
Ghostly Glimmers III    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 8200 words. Published on October 24, 2012. Fiction.

A collection of five supernatural short stories fit for the Halloween season. This collection includes "The Ghost Horse," "On the Mystery Train," "Spare me a Dime,"The Birds Know," and "The Thing Under the Bed."
Ghostly Glimmers II    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 7890 words. Published on September 23, 2012. Fiction.

Five more ghost stories in the style of Ghostly Glimmers. The stories included in this collection are "Death of a Friend," "Loop in Time," "The Body on the Lawn," "At Twilight," and "Confessions."
Ghostly Glimmers    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 10580 words. Published on June 15, 2012. Fiction.

There is another dimension to the world we live in filled with ghosts and creatures from our nightmares. This is a short story collection of five stories in this world impinging on our senses.
She Called It, Wolf    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $5.99 USD. 51720 words. Published on June 4, 2012. Fiction.

EJ Hunter comes home from Afghanistan when her unit is slaughtered by a man in cammies with an M16. They were sitting ducks. In a rage, she changes into a wolf and rips his throat out. The Army decides to give EJ an honorable discharge and send her home. At home in Felony Flats, Nevada, her uncle, a Vietnam War Vet, dies leaving her a small piece of land, a silver bullet trailer, and a gold mine.
Multi-specie-ism: Another form of racism?    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5100 words. Published on April 26, 2012. Fiction.

In the home of Sheepsville, a lion was caught ripping into the mayor, a respectable sheep. As a form of punishment, he goes around the country with a carnival as a side show. His question - can you change a carnivore into a herbivore? A short story.
A Reflected Life III    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $3.49 USD. 10210 words. Published on April 11, 2012. Nonfiction.

This ebook contains ten memoirs and reflections of life of a small town girl who left for the big city. It contains "Death of a friend," "Girl and her horse," and "Mother and coffee."
A Reflected Life II    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $3.49 USD. 10570 words. Published on April 6, 2012. Nonfiction.

This ebook contains ten memoirs and reflections of life in the last few years. It includes "Why I write," "Life in Germnay," and "Bigfoot Lives." This collection is about travel and attitudes of a small-town girl, who has left her roots.
Seller of New Skins    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5320 words. Published on March 26, 2012. Fiction.

"There is a man who can make you desirable to your husband," was whispered to Lady Sirah. Lady Sirah knew that the only reason her husband had not put her aside was because she had given him a heir so she looks for the seller of new skins. This is a short story in the ghostly glimmers collection.
The Rage of Ghosts    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5580 words. Published on March 2, 2012. Fiction.

Ellie bought a beautiful old home for a song, but when she lives there for a few months she starts to have horrific dreams. The history of the house is not comforting because so many owners of the house have died horrible deaths. Another short story in the ghostly glimmers collection.
A Restless Spirit    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5580 words. Published on February 27, 2012. Fiction.

Laura Langford is laying her husband to rest. The man was a criminal and a jailbird. When he decided to try his hand at armed robbery, he died committing the deed. And now, he wants to live again. Billy, Laura's son, will soon be in danger. And Laura is meeting her new beau, Jack. Another short story for the ghostly glimmers collection.
In the Graveyard    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 4490 words. Published on February 25, 2012. Fiction.

Steve is a jokester and when he gets the chance to leave this world through a portal, he tells his friend that a beautiful young woman will show up if he helps with the ceremony. Steve finds the world beyond is not as safe as his own. A short story.
Haunted    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 4300 words. Published on February 22, 2012. Fiction.

I am a ghost hunter and my name is Albert Schweizen. Here is why I hunt ghosts. Common knowledge, although sometimes right, is that ghosts haunt structures. In this world, the stronger ghosts haunt and possess humans. A short story.
Living in the Desert    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $3.49 USD. 14110 words. Published on February 15, 2012. Fiction.

"Living in the Desert" is a collection of short stories about living in the high-deserts of California, Utah, and Nevada. There are stories of wildfires, and desert rescues, including a cougar attack. Also in keeping with Nevada stories, there is at least one alien encounter.
Firestorm    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5950 words. Published on February 9, 2012. Fiction.

Another short story from the "living in the desert" series with character Jude Potter. It was a normal desert day, when Jude gets an emergency call from his friend Mike. Mike is caught in the middle of a fire and has been told that he needs to evacuate. Jude comes to help him get out of the area and gets caught in the fire.
Whispers in the Wind    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5290 words. Published on February 1, 2012. Fiction.

Another "living in the desert" short story. Ellie goes to the small town of her birth to find her biological mother. Sometimes it isn't what it seems. And sometimes, you don't always find what you want.
It's All About Survival    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5820 words. Published on January 27, 2012. Fiction.

Chrissie ends up doing Randy's chores, Randy is her brother, when Chrissie is faced with a life and death situation. Another short story from the "living in the desert" series.
The Scorpion's Voice    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5790 words. Published on January 26, 2012. Fiction.

Another short story from the "living in the desert" series. Two children like to spy on a man who is mentally incapacitated. The protagonist learns certain things about herself like sometimes we are more cruel to family than to strangers.
The Grotto    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 6820 words. Published on January 24, 2012. Fiction.

Another short story in the "living in the desert" series. Adelia loves to wander the desert at night. She meets a boy, Raven, who is lost in a desert grotto. Instead of helping him get home, she treats Raven like an imaginary playmate. It isn't until her brother follows her and meets Raven that Adelia learns that her selfishness has consequences. A coming of age short story.
In the Time of Water: living in the desert    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5300 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.

As the world aged, the American deserts became hotter and hotter until they became similar to the the dune deserts of the Sahara. Alice hauls five gallons of water to her village on the edge of the desert. Without her water, the village people may not survive. It is a short story of desert and survival.
A Desert Rescue    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5780 words. Published on January 20, 2012. Fiction.

Living in the high-desert can be hard, but also rewarding. A camera, dog, and a quick eye for capturing animals can make it a great experience. However, don't forget your water. And don't waste your water. You may need it because the desert can turn harsh in an instant. A short story.
Conjure Man    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $5.99 USD. 66530 words. Published on January 13, 2012. Fiction.

This book is the three books: The Wooden Seed, Running to the Sun, and Healing the Rift. It is a combination Navajo (Dine) paranormal story. Tessa finds a Wooden seed that has the power to close rifts to other dimensions. Luce is a possessed soul who is trying to gain control of the world through power from the rifts.
Hidden in the Sierras: a were-bear story    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $1.49 USD. 5530 words. Published on January 13, 2012. Fiction.

A group of were-bears live in the High Sierra mountains and are watched by the Federal government using collars and tracking equipment. This story is a snapshot of their lives hidden from normal society. A short story.
Healing the Rift: Conjure Man #3    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 27220 words. Published on December 30, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
This is the final trilogy of the Conjure Man. Luce goes to Las Vegas to find the rift that will give him the strength to take over the world. Tessa and her buddies follow him there to heal the dimensional tear. The showdown is in a modern pyramid.
Sonnet Playground    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 1590 words. Published on June 28, 2011. Fiction.

Since 2000, when I started reading Shakespeare, I have been reading and writing sonnets. Sometimes I try to hold strictly to the form and other times, I play with rhyme and meter. If you can't play, then why write them? Anyway, you are invited to read and play with me.
Running to the Sun: Conjure Man #2    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 28580 words. Published on May 29, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
This is the second part of the Conjure Man trilogy. The seed-bearers, Tessa, Marie, and Rosa need to find each other so that they can heal the rift from another dimension. But, Tessa and Marie are kidnapped by demon-filled Luce. And Rosa is in a coma. Part #3 of the Conjure Man trilogy will be finished in 2011.
The Wooden Seed (Conjure Man #1)    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 29190 words. Published on May 14, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
In the hollow of a tree, Tessa finds a colorful round wooden object that turns black if anyone but her touches it. Unbeknownst to her it takes her on a journey that has seeds in her past and roots into the future. This ebook is part 1 of the Conjure Man trilogy.
I'm a Flasher Too    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 3680 words. Published on May 9, 2011. Fiction.

A collection of ten very short shorts about people. The collection contains "The Lonely Road," Finding Yourself," "The Military March,"Stolen Dreams," "The Forest," "Sisters," "Money Isn't Everything," "The Beginning of the End," "Christmas Cheer," and "Santa's Boots."
In the Shadow of Death: Reflections on a Chronic Illness    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $3.99 USD. 11950 words. Published on May 8, 2011. Nonfiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
In January 2003 I spent two weeks in a German hospital before I was diagnosed with Wegener's Granulomatosis. This collection contains my journey through a chronic illness. This ebook was written as remembrance for Vasculitis month (May) and to all of those people who have lived with and died from a chronic illness.
The Case of the Golden Seed    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 12000 words. Published on April 26, 2011. Fiction.

A hard-nosed detective rat gets his whiskers into trouble when he investigates the disappearance of a golden seed and a rat female. His nemesis is Mr. Big Teeth, a rat-boss. This one is fun in a ratty sort of way. A Novelette.
A Reflected Life    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 13290 words. Published on April 24, 2011. Nonfiction.

This ebook contains ten previously published memoirs and reflections collected through the author's writing years. The first memoir is a childhood memory followed by reflections on being poor, the moon, the Old West, and ends with adulthood.
A Flicker of Hope: Poems Written by a Wegener's Granulomatosis Survivor    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 1340 words. Published on April 16, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
In January 2003, I spent five weeks in a German hospital after my kidneys failed. It took two weeks for the doctors to diagnose me with a vasculitis disease called Wegener's Granulomatosis. These poems express what I feel about having a rare chronic illness.
I'm A Flasher    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $2.99 USD. 3320 words. Published on April 14, 2011. Fiction.

A collection of ten very very short shorts of the supernatural. The stories in this collection include "The Aliens are Here," "Haunts at the Edge of Town," "The Hunter," "How to become a wizard," "The Confession," "A Choice," "Under His Spell," and "Road Trip."
Shira: Hero of Corsindor    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $4.99 USD. 63370 words. Published on April 14, 2011. Fiction.

In the kingdom of Corsindor, the prince is lost and the king has gone crazy. The Queen has taken the reins of the kingdom, but there are forces already set in motion that will destroy everyone. And then there is Shira-- a young girl who is expected to save the world.
Erika T. Red    by Cyn Bagley
Price: $4.99 USD. 51870 words. Published on April 13, 2011. Fiction.

Erika is a normal girl, trying to save money for college when she walks into her destiny in the form of a wolf, raven, and a dying god. She learns life is not fair, but it can have some benefits along the way.

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Smashwords book reviews by Cyn Bagley

  • Be the Monkey - Ebooks and Self-Publishing: A Dialog Between Authors Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath on April 25, 2011
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    I have been a faithful consumer of Konrath's blog "A Newbies Guide to Publishing" for a few years. So when I had a chance to read some more advice by Konrath, I grabbed the opportunity. This ebook contains the best advice yet for new, struggling, and even established writers, which is self-pub on digital publishers. These are the same arguments that finally convinced me to look for "Smashwords" (I don't have the time to convince the gateway keepers due to my illness, I don't have the temperament to cater to an editor, and the books I liked have taken a long time to get to the books stores.) I supported people like LKH and Simon Greene long before they became popular. So even though there seemed to be beer involved with writing this interview, it was very concise and clear. It made my arguments and added a few more, which I have been spouting off to my husband. And not only is this ebook full of personal knowledge from successful authors, it is also a fun read.
  • From Negril, With Love on April 28, 2011
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    This short story touched upon women's little sadnesses: marriage, sex, birth, death, and divorce. It explores how these disappointments can hurt a relationship. But, even at the end, there is hope that a newly singled woman can find love. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because it is a little rough in places. However, I would read this story again more slowly. There is a lot of truth here.
  • Daddy, Then on April 28, 2011
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    This poem is so powerful. When the poem starts with a little girl holding her daddy's hand, I had a flashback to my childhood when I went every where with my daddy. I also used to sit on the toilet and watch my dad shave his face. It was an honor and a privilege to watch this routine. These following words: An aging rift remains undefined unlike muscular arms Catching your horse shit from reluctant distance. --hit me pretty hard. I am also watching my father age. We haven't talked in almost two decades. And as I see him gray and age, he seems to be farther away from me spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. And the last stanzas summed up the entire poem. Bye daddy.
  • Smashwords Style Guide on April 29, 2011
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    Thanks for the help by writing this ebook. It has some very valuable information and I keep going back to read when I need to do something different on my next ebook.
  • The Smoke That Doesn't Bark: A Poker Boy Story on Aug. 14, 2012
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    Just wanted to say that I have a very soft spot for dogs so when Poker Boy's job is to save all the dogs, I was hooked. The characters were fun, the descriptions were great, and I enjoyed the resolution. I will read more.
  • On Top of the Dead on Aug. 14, 2012
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    Very outstanding story. What would you do if you were the last person on earth? It was a believable story and also hopeful. I enjoyed it very much.
  • Don't Rust On Me Now on Aug. 14, 2012
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    I really enjoyed the two androids and the love connection. It was a fun read. The bonus story-- very well written. I have to say w/o giving the plot away that I really had a problem with Tani's real form. I would have been gibberish too.
  • Fighting the Fuzzy-Wuzzy: A Poker Boy story on Aug. 14, 2012
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    Thank you... even with the danger, this was a fun story. BTW I thought fuzzy-wuzzy was a bear.
  • Hand and Space: A Captain Brian Saber story on Aug. 15, 2012
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    This was a fun story. I wish sometimes that your law of space travel was true. I would like to be twenty to thirty years younger with my brain today. ;-) Enjoyed.
  • The Songs of Memory: A Jukebox Story on Aug. 16, 2012
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    I am seeing a pattern in your stories of old/young dichotomy. Very good story. I will go back to read it.
  • When Ghosts Have Stories: A Collection on Aug. 31, 2012
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    I really enjoyed these stories. The second story of the non-human children actually made me cry. I write ghost stories, but mine end up in the horror genre. I really enjoyed these sweet ghost stories.
  • Geek Romance: Stories of Love Amidst the Oddballs on Sep. 16, 2012
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    I liked "Charming Way" so much that I went looking for the novel. It was a lot of fun. Also I had a lot of fun with the scoundrels in the last two stories.
  • Call Me Unfixable: A Bryant Street Story on Sep. 16, 2012
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    This is my kind of story with quite a few really twists. I will read this one again.
  • Daddy is an Undertaker: A Poker Boy story. on Sep. 16, 2012
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    Another wonderful story by Dean Wesley White about the Poker boy. The Undertaker's daughter thinks she will die at midnight. There is a wonderful twist to this story.
  • A Golden Dream: A Jukebox Story on Sep. 18, 2012
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    Once again Dean has a wonderful story about a jukebox and how the past can be remembered... Anyone who enjoys stories written for middle-aged readers will like what he has written.
  • He Could Have Coped with Dragons: A Jukebox Story on Sep. 19, 2012
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    Another fun jukebox story-- this time the character almost makes the decision too late. Its a toss-up whether I like jukebox stories or poker boy stories better.
  • Last Car For This Time on Sep. 21, 2012
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    Very well written story about the West (great descriptions) and time travel. It had an unexpected twist.
  • Luck Be A Lady: A Poker Boy story on Sep. 25, 2012
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    Really-- if you have read the Poker Boy stories than all I need to say is here is another one. A wonderful read.
  • Cold Comfort on Sep. 26, 2012
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    Really enjoyed this sci-fi story. It is written well about a man in space and his last moments (or are they?) Anyway, it is written well, and I felt like I was there in space.
  • For the Balance of a Heart: A Poker Boy Story on Sep. 27, 2012
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    When I realized that this was another Poker Boy story, I thought "oh goody" and hunkered in for a roaring good story.
  • Playing in the Street on Oct. 19, 2012
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    A very well-written story that made me cry. Sometimes there are consequences.
  • The Old Girlfriend of Doom: A Poker Boy story on Oct. 19, 2012
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    This is actually the most serious Poker Boy I have read so far. Anyway, it was really good and had a good message--
  • Suriax on Oct. 22, 2012
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    The laws of killing are different in Suriax. The follow the laws of Venerith, the "Corrupt God." When the queen, who had committed patricide, discovers there is another sibling who could challenge for the throne, she pledges herself and her city to Venerith. Kern, a flame guard, is caught in a situation that would destroy him. This story although contains elves and magic is really about the important of laws and justice.
  • Jukebox Gifts on Nov. 19, 2012
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    One of the best Merry Christmas stories I have read in a long time. May the jukebox live on--
  • Dinner on a Flying Saucer on Nov. 19, 2012
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    Another well-written story which given the title is pretty humorous too.
  • Dead Even: A Poker Boy story on Feb. 07, 2013
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    Another Poker Boy story that made me want to read more and also left a tear in my eye.
  • Nonexistent No More: A Poker Boy story on Feb. 07, 2013
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    Okay, this story is twisty and humorous. Enjoyed it very much.
  • Not Saleable For Sale: A Poker Boy story on Feb. 12, 2013
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    Up to the usual Poker Boy standards. Plus a little humor on the side. ;-)