Bard and Book


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Bard and Book Publishing represents an incredible new vision for connecting publishers, authors, and readers. How does it work? Those who subscribe to our reader community get access to every creative piece our authors generate, for as long as the reader maintains his membership- at no additional cost to them! The authors in turn receive the vast majority of the funds received by subscribers, allowing the readers to directly support writers. Moreover, the authors receive a share of all the revenue that the publisher receives, as well. There is no better publishing model in the market today for authors.

The readers make out well, too. Not only do they receive 5-10 new short stories or poems each month and every 3-5 months the latest novel one of our authors has completed. That’s less then a dollar per book! Beat that! But we’re not done: in many cases, readers get to ‘watch’ as the stories are actually written, providing feedback throughout the process. For example, an author may make available installments of novels that they are writing and solicit comments.

Readers get exclusive access to the authors in ‘member area’ only sections of the site and instant access to every work that has been produced by the author, past and present. Depending on the subscription plan the reader chooses, the reader may also get one or more soft or hard cover editions of BBP’s books, again, at no further cost to them, but also making sure that BBP isn’t a collection of ‘starving artists’!

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The Driving Dead    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 3910 words. Published by Bard and Book  on May 2, 2013. .

What's worse than an infestation of zombies? How about zombies who can drive...
Second Wave: A Trip to the Zoo    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 6030 words. Published by Bard and Book  on April 24, 2013. .

With the first wave, they took out a third of the human population. With the second wave, they make us take out the rest.
Mister Reynolds Makes His Case    by David Sable
Price: $0.99 USD. 7170 words. Published by Bard and Book  on March 25, 2013. .

Darryl Reynolds, somewhat intoxicated, has a point. In times of vulnerability and need, the God people unquestionably worship was simply a no-show.
First Wave: Snow Day    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 6050 words. Published by Bard and Book  on March 21, 2013. .

They came with the snow. They came for us. Roger, left alone in the middle of a blizzard, thought he had a leisurely day off of work. He had no idea he'd be spending the day fighting for his life against the things that came with the snow. The first wave was meant to weed us out.
Deep Cove: The Party Crasher    by Jamie Greening
Price: $0.99 USD. 4470 words. Published by Bard and Book  on March 10, 2013. .

Deep Cove: The Party Crasher is a sequel to 2012's initial story about the Deep Cove Monster. The story continues to develop as this time the monster attacks a group of teenagers at a beach party in 1978.
Dinner for the Dead    by Chris Morrow
Price: $0.99 USD. 3690 words. Published by Bard and Book  on March 6, 2013. .

Michael died a coward's death and guilt keeps him tethered to the land of the living. But even in death some wrongs can be righted.
Mordecai's Dilemma    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 3440 words. Published by Bard and Book  on March 5, 2013. .

Mordecai is presented with a unique opportunity: the chance to kill Hitler, before he does his worst. A vision from God compels him to take action, but a second vision gives him pause. What will Mordecai do?
HRAs    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 3770 words. Published by Bard and Book  on February 19, 2013. .

Bright, circling lights are seen in the skies around Farnoth. Could this be an encounter of some supernatural or otherworldly kind?
Pretty Much Just One Shade of Brown (Part 1)    by OJ Wolfsmasher
Price: $0.99 USD. 5870 words. Published by Bard and Book  on February 18, 2013. .

What does it look like when an author rage-quits her or his culture? It probably looks a lot like this parody of Fifty Shades of Grey. I'm so sorry. (With special appearances by Justin Bieber and superchef Bobby Flay.)
Get Acquainted With Mr. Grief (Pilot Episode)    by OJ Wolfsmasher
Price: $0.99 USD. 6320 words. Published by Bard and Book  on February 11, 2013. .

Paul is a messenger from God, but he is not an angel. At least, he doesn't think he is. In this Pilot Episode, his mission to an Atlanta megachurch brings him face-to-face with an out-of-control Pastor whose crapulence forces him to confront his own tragic past.
A Man’s Got To Believe Something    by David Sable
Price: $0.99 USD. 3220 words. Published by Bard and Book  on February 3, 2013. .

A stranger, evidently an executive type, walks into a barber shop. A Southern barber makes conversation and cuts the man's hair. Who is the real person in the story? And who is the one who still can’t seem to find the person reflected in the barber shop mirror?
Law Abiding Citizen    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 2400 words. Published by Bard and Book  on January 15, 2013. .

What happens to a town when a man with a gun refuses to stop another man with a gun from killing people, just because it was against the law to bring the gun on school property?
Forgotten Songs of Avalain    by Robert Cely
Price: Free! 10560 words. Published by Bard and Book  on January 9, 2013. .

The tragic story of how the Lethe, once the most beautiful and gifted of all the sons of man, became the pragmatic and sad people they are today.
Reverend Bob’s Sermon    by David Sable
Price: $0.99 USD. 3100 words. Published by Bard and Book  on January 6, 2013. .

A pastor of an unresponsive church with the best of his life behind him and little to show for it, Reverend Bob spends his week preparing yet another sermon that will not be heard. Does a life of failed good intentions necessitate a sentence of isolation and futility?
A Very Merry Cliche for Christmas    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 10290 words. Published by Bard and Book  on December 13, 2012. .

This is parody of all the holly, jolly Crhristmas movies shown with gross regularity on the Hallmark Channel at this time of year.
Interview with the Bigfoot    by Chris Morrow
Price: $0.99 USD. 2180 words. Published by Bard and Book  on December 7, 2012. .

A bigfoot hunter wakes up in the woods to find that the object of his fascination is willing to sit down with him and have a conversation.
Better Than Sex    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 3140 words. Published by Bard and Book  on November 27, 2012. .

A pair of scientists perform a simple experiment and make not one, but two, earth-shattering discoveries that will transform society as they know it... or will it? It's hard to imagine anything 'better than sex' but this duo found it. Now what?
Detective Story    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 4400 words. Published by Bard and Book  on November 25, 2012. .

A parody of detective stories with the requisite damsel in distress, double crosses and confusion.
Jolly Rogers: A Story About Boyhood    by Jamie Greening
Price: $0.99 USD. 5030 words. Published by Bard and Book  on October 19, 2012. .

On a Halloween night something magical happens to three adolescent boys and one old man that changes their lives.
How To Take Over the World and Enslave Mankind Using Common Household Items, Book One: Your Own Personal Undead Army    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 3300 words. Published by Bard and Book  on October 17, 2012. .

Just in time for Halloween, a guide to raising your own personal undead army using common items found in your own home...or nearby.
Tastes Like Chicken    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 1580 words. Published by Bard and Book  on October 3, 2012. .

Hannah and Carla are out to save the world, one person at a time. They are particularly pleased one day to find an old man, oppressed by society, who needs their saving. Never was a man so happy to be saved.
Zombiez!    by OJ Wolfsmasher
Price: $0.99 USD. 12450 words. Published by Bard and Book  on September 27, 2012. .

During a zombie apocalypse, eight seemingly random people take shelter in a spooky chapel in the middle of the woods. Seriously, it's like Lovecraft meets the TV show LOST with a backdrop of zombie hordes. If you're not interested in that, then there's something wrong with you.
A Devious Halloween Scheme    by Chris Morrow
Price: $0.99 USD. 10180 words. Published by Bard and Book  on September 22, 2012. .

It's Halloween and Cassie Clark and Maddy Roberts have a little trick in mind for their single parents. The two little girls are just sure that if they can get Cam Clark and Kimberly Roberts to spend a little time alone together, they'll fall in love. The girls don't realize that their scheme has set off a chain reaction of events that will leave their very lives in danger.
Bedlam’s Door    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 10880 words. Published by Bard and Book  on September 20, 2012. .

Having built a time machine, a scientist travels to a distant future where religion has been eradicated and men of science rule.
Deep Cove    by Jamie Greening
Price: $0.99 USD. 4570 words. Published by Bard and Book  on September 14, 2012. .

On a hot summer's night in 1978 Randy and Jimmy discover that catfish and turtles aren't the only thing living in the murky waters of Deep Cove. Their discovery makes for a riveting, action packed short story.
Tale of the Twelve Part II - Sir Ronceval's Tale    by Robert Cely
Price: $0.99 USD. 18710 words. Published by Bard and Book  on September 12, 2012. .

Sir Ronceval and his squire join up with three enigmatic knights to hunt a strange and powerful beast that always manages to stay one step ahead of them. On the way they discover the heart of true knighthood, and that things are rarely what they seem.
The Missing Child    by Big Mike
Price: $0.99 USD. 850 words. Published by Bard and Book  on September 10, 2012. .

This is the inaugural short story of the ten year-old author who goes by the name "Big Mike." He's on a quest to earn enough money to buy his own gaming computer. This story may or may not be based on real people and/or real events. The release of this story is authorized by Big Mike's father, who refuses to fork out that much money, but is perfectly happy to let Big Mike try to earn it.
In Search of Schrödinger's Cat    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 3310 words. Published by Bard and Book  on August 2, 2012. .

Brian is having a very, very bad universe. While he has certain creature comforts, he isn't doing well with the ladies and he knows--just knows--that alternate Brians in other universes are enjoying loads of fame, riches, and success. But Brian has an idea on how to solve his problem, once and for all: in this universe.
Searching for the Edge of the World, Poetry Part I    by Robert Cely
Price: $0.99 USD. 4270 words. Published by Bard and Book  on July 21, 2012. .

The first part of a poetry and parable collection written in a search for the deep and miraculous foundations of the world. It is a search for God, for purpose, and for the magic we have forgotten, but lies still waiting just beyond the boundaries of our vision.
Love Can Be Scary    by OJ Wolfsmasher
Price: $0.99 USD. 4290 words. Published by Bard and Book  on July 17, 2012. .

From the demented mind of OJ Wolfsmasher comes a molotov cocktail of a love story destined to not ever wind up on the same bookshelf as any book from Nicholas Sparks. It will either make you reconsider what you think about everything, or just make you angry. You won't find out until you read it.
Swing    by Joseph Shaw
Price: $0.99 USD. 2160 words. Published by Bard and Book  on July 2, 2012. .

Swing Dancing is an activity for nerds pretending not to be nerds. But sometimes even nerds get lucky.
Light and Song    by Joseph Shaw
Price: $0.99 USD. 17380 words. Published by Bard and Book  on July 2, 2012. .

A family faces hardship. Can they overcome the pain of the past?
Big News    by Joseph Shaw
Price: $0.99 USD. 3100 words. Published by Bard and Book  on July 1, 2012. .

Four friends get together for dinner. One has big news. Big News by Joseph Shaw Bard and Book Publishing
Bubblegum and Suckers: A Children's Book for Adults    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 3260 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 28, 2012. .

"Free bubblegum and suckers to everyone! Fudge and Cookies for all! Free health care, free drugs, free everything! Nobody pays and Everyone Benefits!" cry the children. In this short story coming on the Supreme Court decision on Obamacare, idealists grapple with reality, and youngsters take on old fogeys for the future of the country.
Walter's Graduation    by OJ Wolfsmasher
Price: $0.99 USD. 4120 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 27, 2012. .

Some students like to study, and some don't. Walter McDuke has never been what you'd call an active learner. But what happens when he needs an "A" in order to avoid summer school? Hilarity, that's what. And also cheating and blood.
Speculation    by Jamie Greening
Price: $0.99 USD. 9340 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 25, 2012. .

"Speculation" is a short story about Philip Johnson's first three seconds after he dies.
Three Conversations    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 11810 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 22, 2012. .

Three conversations in a restaurant between three separate groups of people all about the same topic.
The Trinity Is Not Mute    by Jamie Greening
Price: $0.99 USD. 550 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 12, 2012. .

The Trinity Is Not Mute, a poem by Jamie Greening Bard & Book Publishing
The 2012 Collected Works Of Chris Morrow    by Chris Morrow
Price: $19.95 USD. 17390 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 12, 2012. .

Constantly updated throughout 2012 by Bard and Book Publishing, this collection of Chris Morrow's witty and insightful short stories and commentary is sure to delight.
Fear And The Storm    by Chris Morrow
Price: $0.99 USD. 5150 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 12, 2012. .

Jill Peters has a long list of fears and phobias but tornadoes have never been one of them. Crossing eastern Kansas, that all changes when she and her husband take shelter from a tornado in an abandoned farmhouse. Now she must face her fears if she and her husband are to survive.
The 2012 Collected Works Of Jamie Greening    by Jamie Greening
Price: $19.95 USD. 24440 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 8, 2012. .

Constantly updated throughout 2012 by Bard and Book Publishing, this collection of Jamie Greening's witty and insightful short stories and commentary is sure to delight.
Steve Chooses    by Jamie Greening
Price: $0.99 USD. 5310 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 8, 2012. .

"Steve Chooses" is a paranormal short story about a homeless man.
Amish Love Story    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 3010 words. Published by Bard and Book  on June 5, 2012. .

You know what I see when I check out Christian fiction at my local Christian book store? Row after row of Amish romance novels. This is a parody of them.
The Trouble with Bricks    by Derek Elkins
Price: $2.99 USD. 40650 words. Published by Bard and Book  on May 29, 2012. .

Suzie Phipps and her brother Cleotus are in a world of trouble. Actually, they’re in an alternate-reality, Alice-in-Wonderland-on-steroids world of trouble.
The 2012 Collected Works Of Derek Elkins    by Derek Elkins
Price: $19.95 USD. 88350 words. Published by Bard and Book  on May 28, 2012. .

Constantly updated throughout 2012 by Bard and Book Publishing, this collection of Derek Elkins' witty and insightful short stories and commentary is sure to delight.
Layover    by Derek Elkins
Price: $0.99 USD. 4720 words. Published by Bard and Book  on May 28, 2012. .

What happens when a Christian and an Atheist wash up on a deserted island? Can they stomach each other enough to learn to survive together? Or will their differences doom them both?
How Goatherd Became a Title of Honor Among the People of Rudon    by Robert Cely
Price: $0.99 USD. 3690 words. Published by Bard and Book  on March 30, 2012. .

The title of Goatherd is an honor among the people of Rudon. But it wasn't always so.
The Lonely Levite    by Robert Cely
Price: $0.99 USD. 8070 words. Published by Bard and Book  on February 23, 2012. .

Levi is the last man alive, and so must set out into the empty world to look for a wife, and the future of mankind.
The Knight in Black Tuxedo    by Anthony Horvath
Price: Free! 1420 words. Published by Bard and Book  on February 6, 2012. .

"You're as plain as plain can be" said the father to the daughter, in front of her prom date. Could anyone survive the weight of such crushing words?
Bring on the Brave World    by Anthony Horvath
Price: $0.99 USD. 3010 words. Published by Bard and Book  on January 31, 2012. .

Many joke about world domination but no one expected someone to actually try to get it. What happens if someone tries, and actually succeeds? In this short story, the attempt is described and the results are disconcerting, to say the least.
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