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All new literary treats for your enjoyment! Among our latest offerings: a moving collection of poignant verse, a cautionary tale of the damning effects of compulsion, and a mystery within a mystery...

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Set in the dramatically picturesque Western mining country, Magic Lance is a novel of intrigue, romance, suspense, and personal transformation. Hal Simmons weaves together the parallel tales of his...

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Our Latest Book Video Trailer: Angels Of Interstate 29

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Our Latest Book Video Trailer: The Meaning Of Life

Continuing with themes first established in The Book of Life, author Ronnie Ka Ching Lee uses poetry as a vehicle for expressing why we are alive, how we are alive, and what we can do to make life ...

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Our Latest Book Video Trailer: The Philosophy Of Life

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Our Latest Book Video Trailer: Outside The Lavender Closet

What is it that makes us straight or gay? Is it environment or genetics? Choice, chance, or maybe even persuasion? The answer to these age-old questions is one that fledgling writer Margaret Allen ...

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Our Latest Book Video Trailer: It Was You All Along

The idea that we create our reality is not new, but most of us have trouble understanding how to apply it in our daily lives. It Was You All Along helps you understand how to apply this knowledge i...

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Our Latest Book Video Trailer: The Book Of Life

Through the medium of poetry, author Ronnie Lee shares his thoughts on existentialism, the Bible, and the Will. The Book of Life centers on logical reasoning to guide you, the reader, on a quest fo...

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Author Stephanie Morris Comment by Author Stephanie Morris on May 9, 2009 at 11:33am
Better Late Than Never has received a glowing review! Check it out!
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Author Stephanie Morris Comment by Author Stephanie Morris on April 12, 2009 at 5:42pm
TITLE: Better Late Than Never
AUTHOR: Stephanie Morris
AUTHOR URL: http://www.stephaniemorris.webs.com
GENRE/THEME: Interracial Sensual Romance
PUBLISHER: Amira Press
ISBN: 978-1-935348-31-3
RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2009
URL TO THE BUYING PAGE: http://www.amirapress.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_43&products_id=211

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Kristen Smith loves to work with children and her life-long dream of opening her own childcare center has finally come true. Everything couldn’t be more perfect until her high school sweetheart walks through front door with his son in tow. Randy Stroud was the "one" that she has never gotten over. She has never understood why he’d ended their relationship but it was obvious that he’d moved and she was more than willing to pretend that she has.
HtmlGifted Comment by HtmlGifted on April 5, 2009 at 9:13am
hay all just wanted to meet some cool artistic writers .. come hit me up..
Mike Beirne Comment by Mike Beirne on March 30, 2009 at 1:00pm
Please join in a shout out for Brother Maximus-

Steven Max Elder is a fellow member of The People's Lounge and
the DetlaRowPikes group - and my senpai from Linfield College.

Elder's first book "A Schizophrenic's Life and Advice" is now
available on Amazon.com. If you are a friend of Skippy, send
him your postal address for some good reading.

Mike

Review from Amazon.com:

A Schizophrenic's Life and Advice (Paperback)
by Steven Max Elder (Author)

Is there really hope for those living with schizophrenia in todays society? In A Schizophrenics Life and Advice, author Steven Elder shatters all the myths, taking a practical approach and explaining how schizophrenic patients can help themselves create full, rewarding lives. In this realistic and empathetic biography and self-help book, Elder draws on his personal experience as a mental patient and his academic experience as an actor to develop a series of practices that enable independence and abundance.
http://www.amazon.com/Schizophrenics-Life-Advice-Steven-Elder/dp/1604629223

Arnita L. Fields Comment by Arnita L. Fields on March 28, 2009 at 12:21am
Great Morning Everyone!

Just wanted to introduce myself to the group and to also invite you to pick up a copy of my latest collection of poems titled THE WORD...A Poetry Connection. It is available on all of the line book sellers. ISBN 978-0578-00045-9

Thanks for your support, and have yourselves a very blessed Saturday!
TaKeshia Brooks Comment by TaKeshia Brooks on March 8, 2009 at 9:30pm
INDA LAURYN Releases New E-book:

I finally got my first novel IN TIME just the way I like it and have made it available as an e-book for 6.95 at lulu.com. Hopefully, I'll soon have my personal webpage up and running and make some excerpts and short stories available as well. Please support indie authors like myself and check it out. Take care.

In Time

Amrita Lloyd desperately needs a change. Plotting her escape from a miserable California existence, she ends up in a Michigan college town working in a start up legal aid office. All is going well for her until she finds herself haunted by the memory of a woman, Ingrid, she thought she left behind. With Ingrid’s presence continuing to loom over her, Amrita must find a way to hold on to the newfound happiness she is forging with her friend EunJung Barton, boss Monique Carson, and boyfriend Kevin Patel. In this journey of self-discovery, one woman must come to terms with the trauma and demons of her past so that she has a chance at happiness with life and love in her future.

http://www.lulu.com/content/5637425
Mari McGee Comment by Mari McGee on February 14, 2009 at 11:18pm
Hi everyone! I hope the world of writing is everything you hoped it would be. Please check out some of my work at : ( www.onlinefiction.beep.com ).

Thanks for allowing me to be apart of one of the best websites, on the world wide web.
TL James Comment by TL James on December 23, 2008 at 5:50pm
Makenzi Comment by Makenzi on December 3, 2008 at 3:35pm
International Baller New Novel Releasing 2009

Sean Weaver is an International Baller. Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina he has traveled to places he never imagined. Dated some of the worlds finest women and experienced things only he could enjoy.

Sean has been given many great opportunities in life. His selfish ways does not allow him to appreciate these opportunities or the people who support him. Instead he allows his greed for money and women to take over his focus in life.

Sean's life quickly changes when he hooks up with his childhood friends Ron and Jay. The decision he makes leads him to prison to face his consequences.
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The global recession has hit Mexico harder than most other countries in the region. Mexico is suffering a drop in exports to the United States, a decline in remittances from Mexicans living and working in the United States, the continuing impact of swine flu on tourism, and the shrinking of the oil sector.

Dangers Of Buying, Selling Anything Under The Sun

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American Indie: 20 Years Of Merge Records

In 1989, two members of the rock band Superchunk launched a tiny record label. Twenty years later, amid the struggles of the music industry at large, Merge has become one of the most respected and successful companies in the business.

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Call them the '09ers. More Americans are hunting for gold, according to the Gold Prospectors Association of America. The group says membership has risen as the economy has fallen; it also helps that the price of gold has risen.

Ex-California Gov. Gray Davis On State's Crisis

IOUs, service cuts and layoffs. California is the poster child of state budget crises. The state is currently facing a budget shortfall estimated at more than $26 billion. Former Gov. Gray Davis — Arnold Schwarzenegger's predecessor and the loser of the 2003 recall election — shares his thoughts on how California's Constitution has worsened the impact of the recession.

New York Voters Weary Of State Senate Chaos

Chaos continues in New York's state government, ever since Republicans and two dissident Democrats tried to take control of the state Senate on June 8. Bills that need passing are in limbo, and control of New York City's schools passed from the mayor to a hastily appointed Board of Education, when a June 30 deadline passed.

Swine Flu Pandemic: What May Lie Ahead

Swine flu has been out of the headlines lately, but it's still making people sick in more than 100 countries. In fact, the World Health Organization recently named it the first official pandemic since 1968.

Russian Expert: Pressing 'Reset' May Not Suffice

Andrei Zolotov, editor of Russia Profile magazine, talks to NPR's Guy Raz about what to expect when President Obama meets with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday. U.S. officials have said they hope to "press the reset button" on tense U.S.-Russia relations.

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President Obama leaves Sunday night on a weeklong overseas trip that will take him to three countries on two continents. First stop: Russia, where he'll meet with President Dmitry Medvedev and deliver a speech at the New Economic School.

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Marlive

So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies

Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the...

Tagged: bailout-plan, economic-crisis

Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Nov. 1, 2008.

Wil

Remembering 9/11 4 Replies

I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite ...

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Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by Leslie May 24.

Renee Williams

Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies

August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.

Started by Renee Williams in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil Sep. 1, 2008.

wizthom

obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate

A Trip of a Different Kind Much hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle East and western Europe: his quick drop-ins to Iraq and Afghanistan ("Hi! Bye!"); the faux "listening...

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 16, 2008.

wizthom

why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee

ANN COULTER Jonathan Livingston Obama I’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama, Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this is clean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.) Only white guilt...

Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 15, 2008.

David W. Johnson, Jr.

Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies

LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHER by: David W. Johnson, Jr. Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one another If we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do it African Americans, wake...

Started by David W. Johnson, Jr. in Social Leaders. Last reply by David W. Johnson, Jr. Aug. 18, 2008.

Martha Tucker

There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future

Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!! Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation...

Tagged: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook

Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions Jun. 23, 2008.

Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR

Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies

Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour! Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15th Those of you who have enjoyed his first nove...

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Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun. 16, 2008.

Demi'urge

Starting a Music Blog, feeling a bit lost. 2 Replies

First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Demi'urge. It's not my real name but it's one of my most comfortable ones (hey I can use that in a poem.) I am a poet, a somewhat music en...

Tagged: blog, music

Started by Demi'urge in General Discussions. Last reply by Kevin Fulton Sep. 7, 2008.

Marlive

Getting healthy is killing me! 12 Replies

I can honestly say that I am completely amazed that I'm actually contributing to this forum discussion about weight! But I have to go on the record and say -- getting in shape . . . getting healthy...

Tagged: health, weight, fat

Started by Marlive in Healthy Living. Last reply by slaine Apr. 18, 2008.

iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!

7. The Mining Economy - Robert Martinez

The Mining Economy by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present

1. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello

Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First

2. The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 - Stephen Fry

The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1 by Stephen Fry from the album The Dongle of Donald Trefusis: Episode 1

9. The Indians - Robert Martinez

The Indians by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present

3. The Declaration of Independence - George Flynn

The Declaration of Independence by George Flynn from the album Words of Freedom - Men of Honor

6. The Sugar Cycle - Robert Martinez

The Sugar Cycle by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present

4. Farewell Speech (1939) - Lou Gehrig

Farewell Speech (1939) by Lou Gehrig from the album The Pride of the Yankees & Great Baseball Moments

8. The Spanish Conquerors - Robert Martinez

The Spanish Conquerors by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present

5. Guided Meditaion: Guided Yoga Meditation With Dr Marcus Daniel for Deep Meditation & Sleep - Yoga Meditation Music

Guided Meditaion: Guided Yoga Meditation With Dr Marcus Daniel for Deep Meditation & Sleep by Yoga Meditation Music from the album Guided Meditaion: Guided Yoga Meditation With Dr Marcus Daniel for Deep Meditation & Sleep - Single

10. The Land - Robert Martinez

The Land by Robert Martinez from the album Puerto Rico: Its History: Pre-1943 to the Present
 

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