Second Wind Publishing, LLC
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"We are storytellers. We have fulfilled an integral role for the human race ever since there was a spoken language. Storytelling is time travel and teleportation; it is prophecy; it is philosophy; it is not just the elimination of barriers but the co-mingling of perceptions; storytelling allows us to emotionally, spiritually and intellectually suspend barriers and relearn our humanity."
– Mike Simpson, Publisher
Second Wind Publishing, LLC, is an independent press that produces quality novels by talented authors with readable, distinctive voices. Each author was chosen to be a part of the Second Wind family based on his or her ability to tell a wonderful story.
The developers of Second Wind researched the publishing industry, emerging technologies, and realized what they needed to do differently. Using this knowledge, they started a new publishing company. The Second Wind staff carefully selected over a dozen incredible writers the first year of operation and, although still small, the company adds more outstanding authors and books every month.
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The First Second Wind Book Video
Includes: Yaweta and The Runaway, George Wright; False Positive, JJ Dare; Murder in Winnebago County, Christine Husom; Carpet Ride, Norm Brown; Colored Waters and White Lies, Brad Stratton; The Medicine People and Lacey Took a Holiday, Lazarus Barnhill; Indian Summer, Dellani Oakes; Fate and Destiny, and Images of Betrayal, Claire Collins; Badeaux Knights, and Mortals, Gods, and a Muse, Suzette Vaughn; Sonya Recovered, Janette Rochelle Lewie.
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Pug
by J J Dare
Price: Free! 1420 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on April 19, 2011. .
A reprobate father, criminal cousins, and millions of reasons to claim kin from the wrong side of the tracks. Along with relative who were better off inside prison walls than on the outside, Pugs kid knew when to hold 'em and when to lay 'em down.
Gone But Not Forgotten
by Dellani Oakes
Price: Free! 16120 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on April 19, 2011. .
Gone But Not Forgotten is about Wil and Matilda before "Lone Wolf" takes place. It's set on Saltulle 10 years in the past.
This short story provided for your quick reading entertainment by Dellani Oakes, author of the Sci-Fi new release, "Lone Wolf", and the historical romance, "Indian Summer".
There Shall Be Great Rejoicing
by Dellani Oakes
Price: Free! 19490 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on April 14, 2011. .
There Shall Be Great Rejoicing is the story of Mai, a character that is introduced in book 3 of the Lone Wolf Series, The Maker. It shows how she became Champion of Bankaywan. This story was awarded an Honorable Mention by the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest. This short story provided for your quick reading entertainment by Dellani Oakes, author of the Sci-Fi new release, "Lone Wolf".
Scorpion Bay
by Michael Murphy
Price: $4.99 USD. 79290 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on April 9, 2011. .
When a car bomb kills the prosecuting attorney and a key witness against a powerful bioengineering industrialist, the blast shatters the life of the attorney's husband, popular Phoenix television investigative reporter, Parker Knight. After authorities hit a dead end, Parker risks his career and his life to seek his own revenge. Riding a high tech motorcycle and wearing a black disguise, the crusa
Yaweta
by George Wright
Price: $4.99 USD. 63830 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on February 10, 2011. .
Avenger of his parents’ deaths, Sean escapes from his native Ireland aboard a Scottish merchant ship. Shipwrecked in the New World, an act of bravery gives him a new life, a new name and a new cause.
Runaway
by George Wright
Price: $4.99 USD. 56230 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on February 10, 2011. .
The Runaway is a riveting, rapidly moving autobiographical novel of a young boy, left on a doorstep who runs away from the only home he'd ever known at age 9 to avoid becoming a ward of the state. Follow "Little George" as he confronts and conquers one incredible challenge after another in the process of becoming a major man. Included as a bonus in this volume is a Flyswatter!
Borrowed Trouble
by JB Kohl
Price: $4.99 USD. 79860 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on January 27, 2011. .
When Ray receives a mysterious package from his sister containing a plea for help and a reel of 8mm film, there's a problem - Ray doesn't have a sister. Now two former enemies must team up, travel halfway across the country to search the dark shadow of Hollywood's spotlight. In for more than they bargained for, Ray and Fokoli plunge behind the silver screen to unearth tinseltown's dirty secrets.
Colored Waters
by Brad Stratton
Price: $4.99 USD. 94230 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 22, 2010. .
Colored Waters, the first Michael Chamber's crime/mystery novel. Calloused and hardened as he has become, Michael has a difficult time watching the video someone is using to blackmail his client, Laurel Silverman, the beautiful daughter of a Hollywood producer.
Stormy Weather
by Sherrie Hansen
Price: $4.99 USD. 112690 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 22, 2010. .
An ill wind is brewing up a storm and as usual, Rachael Jones is in the middle of the fray. If the local banker succeeds in bulldozing the Victorian houses she's trying to save, she's in for yet another rough time before the skies clear. The only bright spots on the horizon are her friendship with Luke... and her secret rendezvous with Mac.
A Love Out of Time
by Mairead Walpole
Price: $4.99 USD. 100170 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 22, 2010. .
Soul mates, twin flames, split-aparts...philosophers, poets, priests have pondered their existence and their nature. Such a love can transcend death, stand the test of time and make all things possible. Some know the truth while others can only hope and dream.
Loving Lydia
by Amy De Trempe
Price: $4.99 USD. 70050 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 11, 2010. .
Loving Lydia is a sweet romance with inspirational elements set in Regency England. The story revolves around the lives of Lady Lydia Demains, a morally upright and tenderly naive young woman, and Lord Alexander Wake, an immoral rake, for lack of a better description. Or is he really? Enjoy the rich romance of an innocent young woman caught up into the world of a gentleman who lost his ability to
Ghost Mountain
by Nichole Bennett
Price: $4.99 USD. 51420 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 11, 2010. .
Moving is stressful enough, but when Cerri Baker moves with her family to the Black Hills of South Dakota, she begins seeing things-things like murder. Named after a pre-Christian Celtic Goddess, Cerri has spent her life trying to avoid the spirituality and "hocus-pocus" her mother embraces.
False World
by J J Dare
Price: $4.99 USD. 60180 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 11, 2010. .
This is the much anticipated sequel to False Positive, the riveting tale of former mercenary and soldier who finds everything he believed about his own life to be a lie. In False World, Joe Daniels confronts face-to-face those who robbed him of his career, his life and his wife.
Badeaux Knights
by Suzette Vaughn
Price: $4.99 USD. 51800 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 10, 2010. .
Badeaux Knights is a medieval romance set in the new American South. Sonya escapes at last from her abusive boyfriend and seeks safety in the Badeaux home with brothers Nick and Kale, modern-day Renaissance re-enactors. Ancient chivalry, irresistible passions and lurking dangers draw the characters into a double love triangle from which not all may emerge alive and all will be irrevocably changed.
Critical Presence: It's a God Thang
by Vance Moore
Price: $4.99 USD. 49240 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 10, 2010. .
The story of the five-year flood of miracles that followed Hurricane Katrina at the Westside Mission Center in New Orleans; and how Christians who are willing to reach out to others at the moment of critical presence can spark a spiritual awakening for themselves and their congregations.
One Too Many Blows To The Head
by Eric Beetner
Price: $4.99 USD. 89110 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 10, 2010. .
Kansas City, 1939. One story from two points of view: the hunter and the hunted. Ray Ward - seeking revenge for his brother's death in the boxing ring. Detective Dean Fokoli-hot on a killer's trail. Ray's hunt takes him underground into Kansas City's
criminal nightlife. Dean Fokoli lives there full time but he's on the run from his own troubles. Two men racing forward to collide like a knockout
Sonya Recovered
by Janette Lewie
Price: $4.99 USD. 66880 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 9, 2010. .
Sonya is a smart woman on a mission to get her career started by moving to the Windy City and nothing is going to stop her! Well, that is nothing except a broken down car and a crusty, old mechanic with a soft heart.
Thanos is just doing his civic duty when a damsel in distress shows up practically on his doorstep and he offers her a place to stay. Right?
Sure, sure they're sweet on each other,
White Lies
by Brad Stratton
Price: $4.99 USD. 105990 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 9, 2010. .
White Lies is a detective thriller concerning a beautiful missing woman, a compulsive boyfriend, a mysterious monthly $5000 payoff. Michael Chambers-cool, clever private investigator-has his work cut out for him with this case that takes him far away from his native LA and what seems at first to be a simple case. Fortunately, Michael manages to stay one step and a couple quips ahead of those who a
Mortals, Gods, and a Muse
by Suzette Vaughn
Price: $4.99 USD. 56100 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 3, 2010. .
What if you were Sherry Duncan, successful romance novelist with a bad case of writer's block, And what if you meet someone who could pass for an ancient Greek god, a would-be lover who was rich, who could cook and who only had eyes for you? And what if your life suddenly became more full of intrigue and romance the lives you write about?
Backstop: A Baseball Love Story in Nine Innings
by J. Conrad Guest
Price: $4.99 USD. 70370 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on December 31, 2009. .
Told in his own words during the seventh game of the World Series, Backstop chronicles his
rookie year, finds romance, and reveals the heartbreak he endured in the aftermath of his adulterous affair. You’ll cheer for Backstop as he plays the most important game of his career, haunted by the ghost of his father, and fights to win back the heart of the woman he loves more than the game.
Books
Rubicon Ranch: Necropieces
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: $0.99 USD. 60960 words.
Published on May 25, 2013. Fiction.
Residents of Rubicon Ranch are finding body parts scattered all over the desert. Who was the victim and why did someone want him so very dead? Everyone in this upscale housing development is hiding something.
Second Helpings
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: $1.99 USD. 44310 words.
Published on November 7, 2012. Fiction.
From sweet childhood remembrances to fanciful solutions of family dramas to romantic relationships that begin--or end--during the holidays, Second Helpings is an anthology of stories and memories, but most especially of recipes. Our end-of-year celebrations are occasions that bring reunions with unforgettable feasts and that one special, treasured dish.
Novel Writing Tips and Techniques
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: $1.99 USD. 87040 words.
Published on September 23, 2012. Nonfiction.
"As someone who constantly evaluates novels for publication, I was astonished at the breadth and clarity of the wonderful advice contained in this handbook. It addresses concerns as grand as plot development and as simple but essential as formatting your submission."
–Mike Simpson, Chief Editor
Change is in the Wind
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: $1.99 USD. 67270 words.
Published on March 29, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Change In The Wind is a fresh, challenging collection of seventeen short stories by as many authors, all dealing with the theme of change and renewal. Virtually every major theme in modern literature, including romance, mystery, crime, science fiction, religion and even nature find their way into these marvelous, eclectic stories.
Mystery in the Wind
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: $1.99 USD. 48620 words.
Published on December 11, 2010. Fiction.
A Second Wind anthology comprised of outstanding stories written by little known authors of the highest caliber. An engaging series of stories of mystery, mayhem and murder.
Murder in the Wind
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: $1.99 USD. 71510 words.
Published on December 11, 2010. Fiction.
An anthology of crime/mystery short stories contributed by the outstanding authors of Second Wind Publishing. Murder, mayhem and the unexpected are rife in each riveting story.
Love is on the Wind
by Second Wind Publishing, LLC
Price: Free! 78010 words.
Published on December 10, 2010. Fiction.
Love Is on the Wind is an anthology of romance short stories penned just for this collection by the outstanding authors of Second Wind Publishing.
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