Famous
by Renee Pippens
Price: $4.99 USD. 23460 words.
Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction.
How might a child describe the pain of not having a real family or the humiliation of being a kid who belongs nowhere? Famous is a modern-day story told from the viewpoint of a fourteen-year-old girl who has spent most of her life as a foster child.
Location: United States
Member Since: Jan. 16, 2012
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Renee Pippens
Biography
I have several book titles to offer and, like every other author, I wish to sell my books, but I don’t expect anyone to buy a pig in a poke. In other words, who should I expect to be willing to take a chance on whether or not my writing style is any good without the advantage of sampling its flavor?
How many times have you gone into a grocery store and noticed a new product and said to yourself, “Hmm, that sure looks yummy. Perhaps I should give it a try.” But then you recall what happened the last time you purchased a particular food just because the picture on the box looked appealing. -You ended up with a bulk-load of crap that made even the dog wish for a second night of Ramen Noodles. There were also times when you went into a grocery store and noticed a product, along with a friendly person sitting in front a platter full of freshly sautéed bite sized morsels. All it took was one taste to make you want to gobble-up the entire platter – toothpick and all. The same goes for books because so many times readers are lured in by an attractive front cover and sometimes even an exciting back cover summary, but after you’ve purchased the book, or wasted your time lugging it home from the library, you discover that it is not what you expected. Wouldn’t it be grand if, before purchasing a book, you could read a few short stories by the author just to get a feel of his writing style? Yes it would, and that is why I thank Heaven for a smashwords opportunity.
Enjoy – toothpick and all.
I am operating without an agent, and I have sole and exclusive rights to every one of my stories posted. All of my material has been copyrighted.
I will be posting a new story each Monday, on or around twelve-noon eastern time. The length of each story will be at least 17,000 words, and a summary will be posted along with it. I would never post 'a portion of a story' without making it known to the reader ahead of time, and all of my Monday posts will be FREE full length stories.
UPDATE...
POSTED MONDAY MARCH 19TH: My Little Puppets
POSTED MONDAY MARCH 26TH: When the Piper Comes
POSTED MONDAY APRIL 2ND: Mister Desirable
COMING SOON: My Little Puppets (part 2) Release Date MONDAY APRIL 9th.
...Look for my 'simple outline-artwork' covers.
How many times have you gone into a grocery store and noticed a new product and said to yourself, “Hmm, that sure looks yummy. Perhaps I should give it a try.” But then you recall what happened the last time you purchased a particular food just because the picture on the box looked appealing. -You ended up with a bulk-load of crap that made even the dog wish for a second night of Ramen Noodles. There were also times when you went into a grocery store and noticed a product, along with a friendly person sitting in front a platter full of freshly sautéed bite sized morsels. All it took was one taste to make you want to gobble-up the entire platter – toothpick and all. The same goes for books because so many times readers are lured in by an attractive front cover and sometimes even an exciting back cover summary, but after you’ve purchased the book, or wasted your time lugging it home from the library, you discover that it is not what you expected. Wouldn’t it be grand if, before purchasing a book, you could read a few short stories by the author just to get a feel of his writing style? Yes it would, and that is why I thank Heaven for a smashwords opportunity.
Enjoy – toothpick and all.
I am operating without an agent, and I have sole and exclusive rights to every one of my stories posted. All of my material has been copyrighted.
I will be posting a new story each Monday, on or around twelve-noon eastern time. The length of each story will be at least 17,000 words, and a summary will be posted along with it. I would never post 'a portion of a story' without making it known to the reader ahead of time, and all of my Monday posts will be FREE full length stories.
UPDATE...
POSTED MONDAY MARCH 19TH: My Little Puppets
POSTED MONDAY MARCH 26TH: When the Piper Comes
POSTED MONDAY APRIL 2ND: Mister Desirable
COMING SOON: My Little Puppets (part 2) Release Date MONDAY APRIL 9th.
...Look for my 'simple outline-artwork' covers.
Where to find Renee Pippens online
Website: http://peep-at-renee.com
Where to buy in print
Books
How do you Like Me Now? Part 3
by Renee Pippens
Price: $1.99 USD. 22440 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
This is the third book to the 'How do you Like Me Now?' sequels. A young man who suddenly comes to realize that he’s made all the wrong choices in life and he must fix it the best way that he knows how.
Price: $1.99 USD. 22440 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
This is the third book to the 'How do you Like Me Now?' sequels. A young man who suddenly comes to realize that he’s made all the wrong choices in life and he must fix it the best way that he knows how.
How do you Like Me Now? Part II
by Renee Pippens
Price: $1.99 USD. 9350 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
The last thing Iola Copley expected was for her past to come back to haunt her. She was certain that the scandal from her tabloid TV appearance was long-forgotten in her small town, but some folks just refused to allow her to live it down. Find out about all of the 'backstage secrets' of tabloid TV.
Price: $1.99 USD. 9350 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
The last thing Iola Copley expected was for her past to come back to haunt her. She was certain that the scandal from her tabloid TV appearance was long-forgotten in her small town, but some folks just refused to allow her to live it down. Find out about all of the 'backstage secrets' of tabloid TV.
How do you Like Me Now?
by Renee Pippens
Price: $1.99 USD. 17050 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Deanna Albright makes the mistake of a lifetime when she decides to get even with some ex friends who caused her to become a reject back in high school. This is a behind the scenes look at what really goes on backstage in tabloid TV. Find out what becomes of people who make fools of themselves on national TV, and their reaction to the scandal once they return back to their hometown.
Price: $1.99 USD. 17050 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review) Deanna Albright makes the mistake of a lifetime when she decides to get even with some ex friends who caused her to become a reject back in high school. This is a behind the scenes look at what really goes on backstage in tabloid TV. Find out what becomes of people who make fools of themselves on national TV, and their reaction to the scandal once they return back to their hometown.
Real Men Breathe Fire
by Renee Pippens
Price: $4.95 USD. 26240 words. Published on April 4, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Georgio Hanes has a well paying factory job, but chooses not to support his wife and children. His family becomes fed-up with living in unnecessary poverty and resorts to drastic measures in order to overcome it. When Georgio finally decides to do right, will it be too late? He discovers that there is a high price to pay for being an irresponsible jerk. Will this family survive tragedy - twice?
Price: $4.95 USD. 26240 words. Published on April 4, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 3 reviews) Georgio Hanes has a well paying factory job, but chooses not to support his wife and children. His family becomes fed-up with living in unnecessary poverty and resorts to drastic measures in order to overcome it. When Georgio finally decides to do right, will it be too late? He discovers that there is a high price to pay for being an irresponsible jerk. Will this family survive tragedy - twice?
Mister Desirable
by Renee Pippens
Price: $1.99 USD. 27720 words. Published on April 3, 2012. Fiction.
A man in his mid-twenties learns the lesson of a lifetime after a bout with road rage. The encounter leads to a series of incidents that turn out to be the perfect 'karma punishment' for Calvin Baldwin for living his life as an arrogant womanizing sociopath. This is a full length story.
Price: $1.99 USD. 27720 words. Published on April 3, 2012. Fiction.
A man in his mid-twenties learns the lesson of a lifetime after a bout with road rage. The encounter leads to a series of incidents that turn out to be the perfect 'karma punishment' for Calvin Baldwin for living his life as an arrogant womanizing sociopath. This is a full length story.
When the Piper comes
by Renee Pippens
Price: $1.99 USD. 15350 words. Published on March 27, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
What happens when a quiet, shy, well-mannered high school boy hooks up with the wrong girl? People warned John Hill that Vida Coleman was nothing but trouble right from the start. After he married her, life as he knew it ended, and life as he dreaded it began.
Price: $1.99 USD. 15350 words. Published on March 27, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) What happens when a quiet, shy, well-mannered high school boy hooks up with the wrong girl? People warned John Hill that Vida Coleman was nothing but trouble right from the start. After he married her, life as he knew it ended, and life as he dreaded it began.
My Little Puppets
by Renee Pippens
Price: $4.95 USD. 28320 words. Published on March 15, 2012. Fiction.
Are people really gullible enough to believe that counselors, therapists, and psychologists lead perfectly flawless personal lives? Are mental health prefessionals gullible enough to believe that the advice they give their clients is practical? What happenes when the time comes that one of the 'professionals' must start playing by her own rules?
Price: $4.95 USD. 28320 words. Published on March 15, 2012. Fiction.
Are people really gullible enough to believe that counselors, therapists, and psychologists lead perfectly flawless personal lives? Are mental health prefessionals gullible enough to believe that the advice they give their clients is practical? What happenes when the time comes that one of the 'professionals' must start playing by her own rules?
A Suicidal Man
by Renee Pippens
Price: Free! 1310 words. Published on January 18, 2012. Essay.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Guys, what would you say if someone was to tell you that you may have attempted suicide, but didn't realize it? Like many Americans, I'm concerned over the degree of homicides among young men. As a child I used to enjoy Highlight books. My favorite feature was 'Goofus and Gallant.' Wouldn't it be great if there was an adult version of Goofus and Gallant? Here we have Goofus & Gallant for big boys.
Price: Free! 1310 words. Published on January 18, 2012. Essay.
(5.00 from 1 review) Guys, what would you say if someone was to tell you that you may have attempted suicide, but didn't realize it? Like many Americans, I'm concerned over the degree of homicides among young men. As a child I used to enjoy Highlight books. My favorite feature was 'Goofus and Gallant.' Wouldn't it be great if there was an adult version of Goofus and Gallant? Here we have Goofus & Gallant for big boys.
A Faded Life
by Renee Pippens
Price: Free! 1930 words. Published on January 18, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
...A simpler time and simpler way of life interrupted by one of the of the most drastic entities of our modern times. I challenge you to read this story and not cry.
Price: Free! 1930 words. Published on January 18, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) ...A simpler time and simpler way of life interrupted by one of the of the most drastic entities of our modern times. I challenge you to read this story and not cry.
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Smashwords book reviews by Renee Pippens
- July 5th, 1776
on Jan. 21, 2012
Mr. Winchester is a terrific writer. In reference to his story, July 5, 1776, in my oppinion this is the style that should be used in history books throughout the country to educate our children. What we've always needed, in a classroom setting, is a way of dipicting history in an interesting and up-beat manner. Mr. Winchester has mastered this skill to perfection. Okay - there was humor involved, but isn't this the best way to tell a story if the author wishes to captivate and maintain the interest of his readers?
- Oak Trees with Pink Leaves
on Jan. 26, 2012
(no rating)
Ms Nettles - my sixteen-year-old daughter absolutely LOVED your book! She said that it was among the 'greatest reads,' and she's always been an avid reader! I MUST add you to my favorite author list. I'm new to smashwords and my daughter and I are so excited about it.
- The Girl in the Converse Shoes
on Feb. 24, 2012
My sixteen-year-old daughter loves your work Ms Garcia.
- Neon
on Feb. 24, 2012
My daughter loves your work Ms Garcia!
- Donovan’s Angel
on Feb. 24, 2012
My seventeen-year-old daughter really enjoyed your story 'Donovan's Angel' Ms Webb.
- The Beauty and Beast E
on Feb. 24, 2012
My seventeen year old daughter really enjoyed your story 'The Beauty and the Beaste.'
- A Bride for Pastor Dan
on Feb. 24, 2012
My daughter enjoyed your story a whole lot!
- Love Again, Love for Them: A Novel
on Feb. 24, 2012
My seventeen year old daughter thinks you are an excellant writer, and she really liked your story.
- Drool Worthy
on Feb. 24, 2012
You are one of my seventeen year old daughter's favorite authors!
- Brizecombe Hall
on Feb. 24, 2012
My daughter loved your book Ms Chapman!
- Bluegrass State of Mind
on Feb. 24, 2012
My daughter really liked your book a lot!
- This Summer
on Feb. 24, 2012
My seventeen year old daughter enjoyed your book Ms Averback.
- Stella
on Feb. 24, 2012
My seventeen year old daughter really enjoyed your book.