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Crossing the Tees Flash!Mob: We Hope This Finds You Well
by Crossing The Tees
Price:
Free!
Words: 9,520.
Language:
English.
Published: June 17, 2022
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Flash fiction
A book, written and published in a week...? Why not!? After meeting in Middlesbrough's beautiful old reference library on Monday, with writers Zooming in from around the world, this book, launched only five days later, collects together the tiny stories inspired by this year's Crossing The Tees Book Festival theme, 'We Hope This Finds You Well'. We hope you enjoy...
Jesus Today
by Michael Wright
Price:
Free!
Words: 39,390.
Language:
English.
Published: July 1, 2019
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity / Quaker
This book invites readers to discover more about Jesus, and also something of a Quaker perspective on him. Having found the Quaker way one which has given his spiritual practice a new lease of life, Michael Wright commends it to others, whether Quakers or not.
The Frankie Miller Band Investigate Dracula
by Maggie Kraus
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 33,980.
Language:
English.
Published: July 4, 2018
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
A summer holiday adventure in Whitby, legendary home of Count Dracula… what could be more exciting for the children of the Frankie Miller Band?
A Canadian In God’s Own Country
by Robin Benger
Price:
$14.99 USD.
Words: 52,120.
Language:
English.
Published: December 20, 2017
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Travel » Trip Journals, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
In the fall of 2016, journalist and documentary filmmaker Robin Benger felt the overwhelming resolve to pack in a forty year career based in Toronto, during which he covered events in some of the world’s most dangerous hotspots, and move into a caravan with his wife in North Yorkshire. This book is his journal about a genteel English summer stopping life to walk, dream and look around.
Flying Around Saudi Arabia By The Seat Of My Pants
by Keith Reynolds
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 70,650.
Language:
English.
Published: November 17, 2017
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Adventure » General
Flying around the lush green lands of New Zealand is one thing… the Saudi desert, now that’s something else. With my adventures down under leaving me stony broke, an offer of lucrative work in the Middle East was just too tempting.
Something Different: Stories in Rhyme
by Albert Cross
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 14,870.
Language:
English.
Published: August 4, 2017
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Poetry » U.K. Poetry
A wonderful collection of whimsical stories in rhyme, from the funny to the sad, from everyday life and everyday people, to poignant, moving comment on tragedy, love and family. Albert Cross presents an entertaining, thoughtful and often quirky commentary on life and living that will delight in places and make you pause for thought in others.
Echoes of the Stones
by Christine King
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 132,480.
Language:
English.
Published: April 8, 2017
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Historical » Regency
Ancient Britain. A Roman General falls helplessly in love with a Celtic Princess, triggering tragic events that will echo down the centuries.
Regency England. A spoilt aristocrat must find himself a bride before his thirtieth birthday in order to inherit the wealth of his father’s estate.
The Ghost of Edmund Winter
by Maggie Kraus
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 69,050.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2017
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
Joanne is struggling to organise the wedding of her spoiled god-daughter, Amelia, to honour a promise she made to a dying friend. Amelia’s choice of church, however, is haunted by past tragedies, and Joanne seems to be their target.
The Egg Timer
by Jan Hart
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 79,890.
Language:
English.
Published: July 16, 2016
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Meet Rachel, Louise, Jo and Sarah. They work in the housing office for one of the North East's most notorious estates. And, as if dealing with the lives of the estate's residents wasn't difficult enough, each of their home lives is in danger of running out of control.
Jumping the Cliff to Simply Be
by Paul Burgum
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 66,470.
Language:
English.
Published: July 2, 2016
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration, Nonfiction » Travel » Trip Journals
In 2013/14, youth worker and adventurer Paul Burgum walked 1,200 miles across Italy, alone, with no money, minimal resources and a firm resolve to walk every step of the way. This book is based on his journals and gives an inspirational insight into his battle with mental health problems as he walked to raise money for the Jo and Mya Memorial Fund.
The Stencil Room
by David Smith
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 6,040.
Language:
English.
Published: July 2, 2016
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Poetry » U.K. Poetry
Ever wish you could just go somewhere else? In this, his third book, David Smith invites you to visit places near and far, journey back into childhood and reflect on the passage of time. This wildly eclectic collection of poetry sings with melancholy, humour, wistful reflection and evocative insight, provoking a wide range of emotions from page to page.
Flying Around New Zealand By The Seat Of My Pants
by Keith Reynolds
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 69,150.
Language:
English.
Published: December 11, 2015
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Adventure » General
There are times in your life when you start to wonder what it’s all about. With me, I already had plans to up sticks and go, and when one of my neighbours died in a fire, I decided that was it… a new life in New Zealand beckoned.
Salvage (From the South China Sea to the Caribbean Coast: A Deep Sea Story)
by Jon May
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 49,510.
Language:
English.
Published: July 23, 2015
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Biography » Adventurers & explorers
Salvage, the long-awaited follow up to Jon May’s first book, Divers, tells of his time with the truly extraordinary South China Sea Ocean Salvage And Towing Company with the dry, dark humour of professionals facing tough, life changing decisions in the face of disaster.
Octavia's Wake
by Patrick Wilson
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 79,640.
Language:
English.
Published: June 22, 2015
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Wild animals (general), Fiction » Fantasy » General
For twelve summers, the Abula nation has enjoyed peace and harmony under the rule of King Theorum. That peace is about to be shattered. The mighty force of the Trogan rats has been gathering strength and power, waiting patiently for the day to strike and take revenge.
As the battle rages on and darkness descends, a glimmer of hope remains in the bravery of a few spirited and unlikely warriors.
Tymog
by Paul Corking
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 16,820.
Language:
English.
Published: October 1, 2014
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Ducks, geese, & other waterfowl, Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters
When Kid Duck and his best friend Jjvjndvb, the River Monster, find a most unusual object on their island, they have no idea of the amazing story they are about to uncover.
Tymog is an enchanting tale of Sea Monsters and Ducks, friendship and adventure, loyalty and the tribulations of growing up.
Billy No Maps
by Will Nett
Price:
$6.00 USD.
Words: 85,680.
Language:
English.
Published: September 1, 2014
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Travel » Essays & Travelogues
Will Nett’s scarcely believable and humorous follow up to My Only Boro features his adventures during a chaotic year-long round-the-world excuse for a holiday.
The Treasure of Kora-Di
by Pete Carmody
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 42,360.
Language:
English.
Published: December 18, 2013
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Pirates
Young John Black is in hot water. Advised to leave hastily, he finds himself on the three-masted Sea Urchin, bound for the Pacific Ocean.
The ship’s mysterious chief mate enchants the crew with stories of shipwreck, a beautiful island, an ancient civilisation and a pool of diamonds.
The fabled island of Kora-Di is not on any chart. Can John Black and the crew of the Sea Urchin find it again?
Oh What Fun It Is... Glorious Tales From Boro Away Days
by Hal Gate
Price:
$7.00 USD.
Words: 26,590.
Language:
English.
Published: November 18, 2013
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby » Soccer (association football), Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Topic / sports
Hal Gate gives an account of the Boro away supporter 
that will be familiar to all travelling fans, and intersperses his commentary with anecdotes from ‘Anonerimus’, the great and wonderful collective that is the Boro fans themselves.
The author royalties from sales of this book will be donated to the Finlay Cooper Fund.
Diagonal Ties: A family history in Wales and the North East of England
by Susan Lewis CBE
Price:
$9.99 USD.
Words: 65,380.
Language:
English.
Published: April 30, 2013
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Family history, Nonfiction » History » Genealogy
Diagonal Ties is a fascinating account of one family’s connections throughout the generations with both the North East of England and the South of Wales.
Susan Lewis CBE relates the tale of her search for ancestors with humour, an eye for detail and an intriguing insight into life during the times in which they lived.
Where's Me Glasses?
by Paul Frost
Price:
$8.00 USD.
Words: 25,130.
Language:
English.
Published: October 30, 2012
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Topic / marriage & family
Where’s Me Glasses? is a humourous and rambling tome from former Tyne Tees TV presenter Paul Frost, a grumpy old git who still has the ability to laugh at life and all around him.
Driving Test Tips: Learn the secrets of how to pass your driving test
by A Coverdale
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 16,140.
Language:
English.
Published: January 6, 2012
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles
Practical hints and tips on how to pass the UK driving test from an experienced driving instructor.
My Only Boro: A Walk Through Red & White
by Will Nett
Price:
$7.00 USD.
Words: 57,530.
Language:
English.
Published: December 21, 2011
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Topic / sports
My Only Boro is not just about Middlesbrough Football Club, it’s not just a history book about the town and it’s not just a social commentary on a town once described as the worst place to live in Britain – it’s all this and more.
The Tiny Globule Volume 1
by C.G. Hatton
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 33,580.
Language:
English.
Published: September 30, 2011
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
The Tiny Globule Volume 1 is the first in a series of startlingly original sci-fi short story anthologies. From grunts in alien trenches to lonely robots to alternate realities to enormous icky insects, The Tiny Globule has the lot. Fast paced action, darned good plots and great characters come together in thirteen stories by thirteen authors.
Edited by CG Hatton and Graeme Wilkinson.
Home Tomorrow
by Julian Laurence
Price:
$4.79 USD.
Words: 42,270.
Language:
English.
Published: September 6, 2011
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author
Home Tomorrow is a collection of stories submitted to the Writers’ Block NE and Bohouse 500-word story competition.
The theme inspired a diverse collection of responses that together form a compelling read with a surprise on every page.
There’s fantasy, sci-fi, thriller, kitchen sink drama; stories of loss, innocence and ambition; and, of course, of coming home tomorrow.
Residual Belligerence (Thieves' Guild: Book One)
by C.G. Hatton
Series: Thieves' Guild.
Price:
Free!
Words: 88,430.
Language:
English.
Published: June 16, 2011
by
Sixth Element Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Zach Hilyer is in trouble. Hil is good, one of the best field operatives in the Thieves' Guild. The problem is, he can’t remember when it all went wrong.
Blackmail, murder, betrayal and the highest bounty in history set the Thieves’ Guild at the centre of a conflict that threatens to spark a galaxy-wide war.
Series
Thieves' Guild
by C.G. Hatton
Residual Belligerence (Thieves' Guild: Book One)
Fast-paced, action/adventure science fiction set in the knife-edge universe of the Thieves' Guild.
Residual Belligerence (Thieves' Guild: Book One)
Price:
Free!
Books
Flash!Mob: Into the Future
by Sixth Element Publishing
Price:
Free!
Words: 7,780.
Language:
English.
Published: June 27, 2023
.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Another book, written and published in a week...? Why not! This time inspired by Teesside's TechNExt Festival and a super key note speech on Emerging Technologies by Kate Baucherel, our call out for tiny stories was very much a 'Go Wild With The What IFs'. The future is not far away, and our wonderful writers consider what could be just around the corner. We hope you enjoy...
Harvey Duckman Presents... Volume 1
by Sixth Element Publishing
Price:
Free!
Words: 55,250.
Language:
English.
Published: August 24, 2021
.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Harvey Duckman presents the first in a series of anthologies featuring work by exciting new voices in speculative fiction, including both established authors and previously unpublished writers. These short stories give a glimpse into some fantastic worlds that are already out there for you to enjoy, as well as a taste of more to come. Edited by C.G. Hatton.
The Little Book of Boro #1
by Sixth Element Publishing
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 31,520.
Language:
English.
Published: May 19, 2020
.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby » Soccer (association football), Fiction » Sports
Love football? Love Middlesbrough Football Club? Here are the prize winning and short-listed stories from Sixth Element Publishing’s inaugural 2019 WE ARE BORO Short Story Competition, collected into eBook format for the first time.
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