Friday, March 25, 2011

All Auctions Are Closed!

All auctions for the Japan project are now closed. Thank you to all the contributors and the bidders for making this a great success!

We hope our world gets a reprieve from all the disasters and an opportunity to heal. But when tragedy does strike, I hope we can all unite again to help those in need.

Blessings to you all!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Auctions Ending Thursday at Midnight

We're not done yet! Just a quick reminder that the rest of our auctions end Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you've already bid, you might want to check the status. Lots of items have been seeing plenty of action!

Also - we have extended deadlines on a few items that were set to close Tuesday. These are great items that still need bids!

Here's the list of the remaining auctions

#26: Signed Copy of MORAL DILEMMA by RON FEASEL

 

#32: Signed Copy of SHAPESHIFTER - THE DEMO TAPES: YEAR 2 by SUSAN HELENE GOTTFRIED

 

#34: Signed Copy or eBook - Your Choice - of VOYAGERS by K. NAPIER

 

#35: Bundle of eBooks by LUCINDA BRANT

 

#39: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#41: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#42: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#43: Reality on the Go Reality Check Session by IRINA AVTSIN

 

#44: Signed Collection of Books for the Whole Family Donated by SCOTT NICHOLSON

 

#45: eBook Bundle of 8 Novels Donated by SCOTT NICHOLSON

 

#46: eBook of TORTILLA PRESS by JAMES CALORE

 

#47: Signed Copy of RESCUE ME by TONI LELAND

 

#48: Signed Copy of YA Book TATTOO: THE AWAKENING by TONI LELAND

 

#49: Signed Copy of DEADLY HERITAGE by TONI LELAND

 

#50: Signed Copy of Paranormal Romance A GARDEN OF SECRETS by TONI LELAND

 

#51: Signed Copy of GAMBLING WITH THE ENEMY by TONI LELAND

 

#52: Signed Copy of HEARTS OVER FENCES by TONI LELAND

 

#53: Signed Copy of WINNING WAYS by TONI LELAND

 

#54: Free Advertising on THE WRITERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY

 

#55: eBook Bundle of A DISH SERVED COLD and BONDS OF HATE by ANDREW ASHLING

 

#56: Signed Copies of A DISH SERVED COLD and BONDS OF HATE by ANDREW ASHLING

 

#57: eBook of THE HOUSE OF FISTS by SCOTT CROWDER

 

#58: Bundle of Romance eBooks by LILLIE AMMANN

 

#59: eBook Bundle of Three How-To Books by LILLIE AMMANN

 

#60: Two Hours of Resume Writing Services by LILLIE AMMANN

 

#61: 1 Hour of Publishing Consultation or Manuscript Editing by LILLIE AMMANN

 

#62: Signed Copy of INSIGHT by JAMIE MAGEE

 

#63: eBook Bundle for Authors by AGGIE VILLANUEVA

 

#64: eBook Historical Fiction: RIGHTFULLY MINE: GOD'S EQUAL RIGHT AMENDMENT by AGGIE VILLANUEVA

 

#65: $50 Gift Certificate for DESIGN SERVICES by HAUTE NOUVEAU

 

#66: Signed Copy of BLIND TASTING by A.C. HOUSTON

 

#67: Signed Copy of ADAM'S DAUGHTERS: BOOK 2 IN THE WESTWARD SAGAS + Character Name in Book 3 by DAVID BOWLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday, March 21, 2011

CLOSED - #67: Signed Copy of ADAM'S DAUGHTERS: BOOK 2 IN THE WESTWARD SAGAS + Character Name in Book 3 by DAVID BOWLES

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #67: Signed Copy of ADAM'S DAUGHTERS: BOOK 2 IN THE WESTWARD SAGAS + Character Name in Book 3 by DAVID BOWLES

From Goodreads:

Adam's Daughters: Book 2 in the Westward Sagas

 The Westward Sagas tell the story of the Mitchell family’s 100-year odyssey west from Pennsylvania to Texas. In Adam’s Daughters: Book 2, Peggy Mitchell, a survivor of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, grows up in Jonesborough, Tennessee during the tumultuous first twenty years of the nation’s existence. Though haunted by memories of war, she matures into strong, independent young woman who is courted by Andrew Jackson and who has a freed slave as her best friend. Her younger brothers and sisters become her surrogate children and students. Together the children of Adam and Elizabeth take on renegade Indians, highwaymen, and the hardships of an untamed land.

David Bowles can be found at http://westwardsagas.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

Auctions Ending Tuesday at Midnight

Just wanted to give a quick reminder that several auctions end Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you've already bid, you might want to check the status. Lots of items have been seeing plenty of action!

Here's the list of those closing 3/22:

#15: Signed Copy of RETURN THE HEART by T.K. RICHARDSON

 

#16: Signed Copy of THE LIGHT OF ASTERIA + Character Name in a Future Kailmeyra Series Book by ELIZABETH ISAACS

 

#17: Professional Membership in Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN)

 

#18: Manuscript Editing by JOHN H. CARROLL

 

#19: Signed Copies of GLIMPSE and GLIMMER by STACEY WALLACE BENEFIEL

 

#20: Signed Copy of A LIFE TRANSPARENT + Your Choice of Digital Format by TODD KEISLING

 

#21: Marketing Services by JULE RIZZARDO

 

#22: $35 Gift Certificate for Editing Services by C.A. MARSHALL

 

#23: $35 Gift Certificate for Editing Services by C.A. MARSHALL (Not a repost or accidental duplicate!)

 

#24: Signed Copy of FIRE SEASON by VH FOLLAND

 

#25: Bundle of eBooks by LUCINDA BRANT

 

#26: Signed Copy of MORAL DILEMMA by RON FEASEL

 

#27: Signed Copy of the Upcoming Release of DREAM SMASHERS by ANGELA CARLIE

 

#28: Signed Copy of THE CHOSEN + Swag by SHEENAH FREITAS

 

#29: Signed One-of-a-Kind Expanded Reprint of MOONLIT DAYDREAMS by REBECCA CARTER

 

#30: Custom Paranormal Romance Hardcover by REBECCA CARTER

 

#31: Signed Copies of THE TETHER and ACCEPT ONE by NICK DAVIS

 

#32: Signed Copy of SHAPESHIFTER - THE DEMO TAPES: YEAR 2 by SUSAN HELENE GOTTFRIED

 

#33: Bundle of eBooks by SUSAN HELENE GOTTFRIED

 

#34: Signed Copy or eBook - Your Choice - of VOYAGERS by K. NAPIER

 

#35: Bundle of eBooks by LUCINDA BRANT

 

#38: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#39: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#40: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#41: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#42: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

 

#43: Reality on the Go Reality Check Session by IRINA AVTSIN

Sunday, March 20, 2011

CLOSED - #66: Signed Copy of BLIND TASTING by A.C. HOUSTON

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #66: Signed Copy of BLIND TASTING by A.C. HOUSTON

From Goodreads:

Blind Tasting

Can you plagiarize the work of another species? Can a dog's nose surpass a wine critic's judgment of wine? This question leads hotshot computer hacker Cory Wilder and his friends (biochemist Dawn Hawking and gearhead Rob Valentine) into a heady but uncharted labyrinth of prestigious Napa wineries, passionate winemakers and world-renowned wine critics. A high-tech wine caper set in Silicon Valley, Napa and Sonoma, Blind Tasting tracks Cory and his friends through a virtuosity of problem-solving and brilliant antics as they pursue their improbable quest. Is the world of the winerati about to change forever -- or will Cory and his friends lose their way, each other, and their beloved dog?Part adventure, part high-tech wine caper, part unabashed celebration of curiosity, Blind Tasting is a genre-bending ultra-contemporary novel about geeks who crave both science and love.

A.C. Houston can be found at http://blindtastingthenovel.com/ and http://wordtravelstheblog.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

CLOSED - #65: $50 Gift Certificate for DESIGN SERVICES by HAUTE NOUVEAU

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #65: $50 Gift Certificate for DESIGN SERVICES by HAUTE NOUVEAU

The gift certificate is valid on any design services that I offer, including book covers, ads, websites, illustrations, and branding. For examples, visit http://hautenouveau.com/cms/?page_id=18

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

CLOSED - #64: eBook Historical Fiction: RIGHTFULLY MINE: GOD'S EQUAL RIGHT AMENDMENT by AGGIE VILLANUEVA

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #64: eBook Historical Fiction: RIGHTFULLY MINE: GOD'S EQUAL RIGHT AMENDMENT by AGGIE VILLANUEVA

From Goodreads:

Rightfully Mine: God's Equal Right Amendment

"Why should the name of my father be wiped from Israel like footprints in a sandstorm because he bore only daughters?" The promised land-God's precious gift to the Israelites. Precious indeed, but for Rizpah and her sisters the promise seemed empty. Only a male could claim a family's inheritance of land, and since Rizpah and her sisters had no brothers or husband...Despite the odds against her, Rizpah must fight for what is rightfully hers!  Previously published by Thomas Nelson.


Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

CLOSED - #63: eBook Bundle for Authors by AGGIE VILLANUEVA

AUCTION IS CLOSED

#63: eBook Bundle for Authors by AGGIE VILLANUEVA ($20 value)

From Goodreads:

2009's Hot Authors: Interviews

Aggie has few peers as an interviewer. She does her homework, asks layered questions that illuminate the writer's core, and brings a fresh and positive energy to the experience for both reader and interviewee alike." Larry Brooks, critically acclaimed author and revolutionary fiction instructor. Bonus: The year's most informative posts.

The Rewritten Word: How to Sculpt Literary Art No Matter the Genre

The only How-to-Write book that has nothing to do with writing. It's all about rewriting. Whittle away what buries the art of your words beneath pulp, no matter the topic, no matter the genre. 



Aggie Villanueva can be found at http://promotionalacarte.com/staff/ and http://www.promotionalacarteblog.com/




Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.  

Saturday, March 19, 2011

CLOSED - #62: Signed Copy of INSIGHT by JAMIE MAGEE

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #62: Signed Copy of INSIGHT by JAMIE MAGEE

From Goodreads:

Insight

Before that fateful summer night, Willow had balanced the insight of emotion, and the vivid images. That night, the figure in her nightmare marked her wrist with a star, giving her father no choice but to tell Willow a family secret that would abruptly change life, as she knew it, forever. Before Willow had time to absorb the shock of her father's secret, her soul mate that had shared every stunning dream with her, found her, and darkness captured her closest friends. In order to save them, she must weave through broken myths and the undeniable power of the Zodiac. In the end, Willow discovers that at the moment of our birth we are all given a divine gift.

Jamie Magee can be found at http://www.insightjamiemagee.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011. 

CLOSED - #61: 1 Hour of Publishing Consultation or Manuscript Editing by LILLIE AMMANN

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #61: 1 Hour of Publishing Consultation or Manuscript Editing by LILLIE AMMANN

Lillie Ammann will spend one hour consulting with you about self-publishing your book or one hour editing your manuscript. For more information, click here.

Lillie Ammann can be found at http://lillieammann.com/blog/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

CLOSED - #60: Two Hours of Resume Writing Services by LILLIE AMMANN

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #60: Two Hours of Resume Writing Services by LILLIE AMMANN ($160 value)

Lillie Ammann will spend two hours working with you to develop a professional resume. A great idea for a gift certificate for an upcoming high school or college graduate.

Lillie Amman can be found at http://lillieammann.com/blog/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

CLOSED - #59: eBook Bundle of Three How-To Books by LILLIE AMMANN

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #59: eBook Bundle of Three How-To Books by LILLIE AMMANN

From Smashwords:

Finding the Information You Need: Research Tips for Your Family, Business, or Personal Pursuits

Learn how to find the information you need — whether it's knowledge critical for your family's health, intelligence important for the success of your business, facts useful in making buying decisions, or simply lore you want to know. Discover how to evaluate the reliability of the data you gather as well. Links to almost 100 sites useful for research.



 
Preserving Memories: How to Write a Family History

Families often lose their histories through the generations, which may explain why genealogy — the process of trying to trace and recapture that history — is hugely popular. Learn how to preserve your precious family memories for future generations, whether you simply want to print a few copies on your computer or publish a hardcover book to sell to the general public.




The Secrets of Fantastic Houseplants

You can learn to care for your houseplants even if you weren't born with a green thumb. All you need to have beautiful indoor plants is to know a few secrets and to give your plants a little love and attention. Turn your brown thumb green and take pleasure and pride in your houseplants.



Lillie Ammann can be found at http://lillieammann.com/




Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011. 

CLOSED - #58: Bundle of Romance eBooks by LILLIE AMMANN

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #58: Bundle of Romance eBooks by LILLIE AMMANN

From Goodreads:

Dream or Destiny

Marilee Anderson dreams about a murder and wakes to find it really happened. She and David Nichols, the victim's brother, become the prime suspects. Though they have their secrets and aren't sure they can trust each other, Marilee and David team up to find the killer in this psychic suspense.

Stroke of Luck

A young interior designer, disabled by a stroke, needs help in getting back to normal. She hires Jake, a nephew of a friend, to assist her as she learns to adjust to her new condition. But Jake turns out to be someone special...Ennoble Line Romance

Fern's Fancies

When Fern Tate sold her interior landscape company to a national corporation, she didn’t expect to have a boss like Pendleton Morgenthal, III. Had she made the biggest mistake of her life?

Pen never allowed a woman—especially a subordinate—to distract him from his fast-track career. What was it about Fern that made her different?


Trapped By Love

Lori Hammond is used to spending all day working closely with her boss Derek Anderson. Their relationship changes, however, when the two of them are trapped in an elevator.


Lillie Ammann can be found at http://lillieammann.com/ 


Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011. 

CLOSED - #57: eBook of THE HOUSE OF FISTS by SCOTT CROWDER

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #57: eBook of THE HOUSE OF FISTS by SCOTT CROWDER

From Smashwords:

The House of Fists

Two cousins, bound together by the chains of poverty, happen upon something one hot summer morning that neither finds himself willing to surrender to the other. Each sees in it an escape, either from brutal squalor or crushing loneliness. They'll fight each other for it. They'll kill and die for it. The thing they happen upon that summer morning is, after all, the body of a murdered child.

Parental Rating:

This book contains content that may not be suitable for young readers 17 and under. 

Scott Crowder can be found at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/36383


Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.

CLOSED - #56: Signed Copies of A DISH SERVED COLD and BONDS OF HATE by ANDREW ASHLING

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #56: Signed Copies of A DISH SERVED COLD and BONDS OF HATE by ANDREW ASHLING
This is not a re-post or accidental duplicate. The author has donated 2 sets of his books.

From Goodreads:

A Dish Served Cold

There is one upside to almost getting raped. It proves that you're at least desirable to someone. Maybe Andrew Ashton is just a little bit too rational for his own good. Not however where it concerns his best friend Sean Denham, scion of a political dynasty, and like him from a privileged background. There's only one problem: Sean is straight. Of course he is.

Being born into money was up until now one of the smartest moves Andrew Nathaniel Ashton VII ever made. It keeps him free from worries about his future, earning a living and more of those trivialities, so he can dedicate himself to the really important things in life. Like getting laid.

In his society indentured servitude, commonly known as slavery, has been reintroduced for several, but mainly economical reasons. It doesn't bother him all that much. Slaves are kept on large farming corporations, in factories, in the backside of stores and such. Out of sight.

Andrew knows slavery exists, and he doesn't approve, but on the other hand, it is not as if he made the system what it is, is it? Yes, there was this one time when it touched him personally, but what could he do about it? It is not as if slavery is ever going to become a personal issue, is it?

Andrew thinks the future, all in all, looks bright and carefree. He thinks he is about to find true love. He thinks he is safe.

He is wrong.


Bonds of Hate


While the kingdom of Ximerion is threatened at its southern border by a major power, the king sends his two youngest sons, the half brothers Anaxantis and Ehandar, as Lord Governors to the Northern Marches where minor raids by wild barbarians are expected. Under the guidance of an old and trusted general, the king hopes to keep the young princes far from the major conflict in the south, while at the same time providing them with a valuable learning experience. The estranged half brothers are rivals, but soon they feel attracted to each other. As if this was not enough of a complication, they begin to suspect that they were set up by their own father. The result is a fierce struggle for power where the lines between hate and love become almost indistinguishable and where nothing is what it seems.

A long and brooding chronicle with bitterness and savage tribes and bloody battles and crowns lost and gained. It will tell about foul betrayal and fighting in desperate situations. About friendship in arms and love in bonds. About devotion against all odds and undeserved tenderness. About reversal of fortunes and growth in adversity.

Be warned: there will be scenes of domination and rape, but never random or unexplained. Of course there will be smut. There will also be incest. The graphic description of armed conflict and the sacking of villages and cities may not be to everybody's taste. Characters you might have grown to love will die and their death will not always be an easy one.

It is doubtful that at the end of the story there will be anybody left who is totally innocent.


Andrew Ashling can be found at http://www.ximerion.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.  

CLOSED - #55: eBook Bundle of A DISH SERVED COLD and BONDS OF HATE by ANDREW ASHLING

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #55: Signed Copies of A DISH SERVED COLD and BONDS OF HATE by ANDREW ASHLING

From Goodreads:

A Dish Served Cold

There is one upside to almost getting raped. It proves that you're at least desirable to someone. Maybe Andrew Ashton is just a little bit too rational for his own good. Not however where it concerns his best friend Sean Denham, scion of a political dynasty, and like him from a privileged background. There's only one problem: Sean is straight. Of course he is.

Being born into money was up until now one of the smartest moves Andrew Nathaniel Ashton VII ever made. It keeps him free from worries about his future, earning a living and more of those trivialities, so he can dedicate himself to the really important things in life. Like getting laid.

In his society indentured servitude, commonly known as slavery, has been reintroduced for several, but mainly economical reasons. It doesn't bother him all that much. Slaves are kept on large farming corporations, in factories, in the backside of stores and such. Out of sight.

Andrew knows slavery exists, and he doesn't approve, but on the other hand, it is not as if he made the system what it is, is it? Yes, there was this one time when it touched him personally, but what could he do about it? It is not as if slavery is ever going to become a personal issue, is it?

Andrew thinks the future, all in all, looks bright and carefree. He thinks he is about to find true love. He thinks he is safe.

He is wrong.


Bonds of Hate


While the kingdom of Ximerion is threatened at its southern border by a major power, the king sends his two youngest sons, the half brothers Anaxantis and Ehandar, as Lord Governors to the Northern Marches where minor raids by wild barbarians are expected. Under the guidance of an old and trusted general, the king hopes to keep the young princes far from the major conflict in the south, while at the same time providing them with a valuable learning experience. The estranged half brothers are rivals, but soon they feel attracted to each other. As if this was not enough of a complication, they begin to suspect that they were set up by their own father. The result is a fierce struggle for power where the lines between hate and love become almost indistinguishable and where nothing is what it seems.

A long and brooding chronicle with bitterness and savage tribes and bloody battles and crowns lost and gained. It will tell about foul betrayal and fighting in desperate situations. About friendship in arms and love in bonds. About devotion against all odds and undeserved tenderness. About reversal of fortunes and growth in adversity.

Be warned: there will be scenes of domination and rape, but never random or unexplained. Of course there will be smut. There will also be incest. The graphic description of armed conflict and the sacking of villages and cities may not be to everybody's taste. Characters you might have grown to love will die and their death will not always be an easy one.

It is doubtful that at the end of the story there will be anybody left who is totally innocent.


Andrew Ashling can be found at http://www.ximerion.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.  

Auctions Ending Sunday at Midnight

Just wanted to give a quick reminder that several auctions end Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you've already bid, you might want to check the status. Lots of items have been seeing plenty of action!

Here's the list of those closing 3/20:

#1: 10-Page Critique + Character Name in Future Book or Novella by KRISTIE COOK

 

#2: Spirit Storm Tote Bag Full of Goodies by E. J. STEVENS

 

#3: Signed Copies of SULTANA and ON FALCON'S WINGS by LISA YARDE

 

#4: Signed copy of ELDALA by MICHELLE GREGORY

 

#5: Signed Copies of DANDELIONS IN THE GARDEN, THE SECRET OF A SPICY JALAPENO and THE HIDDEN WILL OF THE DRAGON + Bookmarks by CHARLIE COURTLAND

 

#6: Synopsis Edit or Line Edit by STELLA DELEUZE

 

#7: Beach Bag Full of Signed Books, Soul Savers Goodies & Beach Swag by KRISTIE COOK

 

#8: Signed Copies of HYBRIDS and SHIFTERS + Bookmarks by AMI BLACKWELDER

 

#9: Signed copy of 101 SUCCESS SECRETS FOR GIFTED KIDS + 30-page Critique by CHRISTINE FONSECA

 

#10: Signed Copy of THE PILGRIM GLASS by JULIE K ROSE + a Beautiful Stained Glass Pendant by Color Shoppe Stained Glass Studio

 

#11: Signed Copy of INTRINSICAL + Character Name in INEVITABLE by LANI WOODLAND

 

#12: Signed Copy of THE SOLDIER OF RAETIA by HEATHER DOMIN + bookmarks, magnet, & bookplate

 

#13: Signed Copies of THE EMERALD TALISMAN and THE SAPPHIRE TALISMAN by BRENDA PANDOS + Bookmark Swag

 

#14: Custom Blog Design by BRENDA PANDOS

 

CLOSED - #54: Free Advertising on THE WRITERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #54: One Month of Free Advertising on THE WRITERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY Donated by T.K. RICHARDSON ($25 value)

For individuals or businesses offering services to authors and writers:

We will display your logo, a link to your site, and a short blurb about your services or business to authors, writers, and the community in general.  Your ad will appear on the Our Sponsors page of The Writers Resource Directory website.


For authors:


We will place your book cover, a short synopsis of the book, and a link to your site. You can also specify if your book is an ebook and/or in print and a link to Amazon.  Your ad will appear on the Our Sponsors page of The Writers Resource Directory website.

For more information, visit http://writersresourcedirectory.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.  

CLOSED - #53: Signed Copy of WINNING WAYS by TONI LELAND

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #53: Signed Copy of WINNING WAYS by TONI LELAND

From the Author:

Winning Ways

Young veterinarian, Liz Barnett, has moved her equine practice from Kentucky to rural California, excited by the chance to partner with an established clinic, as well as show her beautiful Arabian horses. She soon finds that she's living in an area by-passed by time and progress, as she butts heads with stubborn old ranchers who want nothing to do with a young female vet. 

Hunky horse trainer, Kurt DeVallio, has spent the past ten years struggling with the deaths of his wife and infant son, and a horse-drugging frame-up that destroyed his professional career. His tunnel vision for finding a way to clear his name, and be "his own man" again, has thrown him into the midst of greedy folks who'll try to win at any cost. 

When circumstances force these two together, they learn that winning can have many meanings.

Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/


Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011. 

CLOSED - #52: Signed Copy of HEARTS OVER FENCES by TONI LELAND

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #52: Signed Copy of HEARTS OVER FENCES by TONI LELAND

From Goodreads:

Hearts Over Fences

Romance is the last thing on equestrienne Bethany Webb's mind as she gazes across the lush green fields of Highover Gate, her prestigious world-class training facility - the dream of a lifetime. Before the day is over, Beth's future is snatched right out from under her in one wet, terrifying instant.
Ambitious and handsome Brett Hall's only objective is to unseat the national champion in Three Day Eventing. As Hall steadily gains on his goal, a chink in his armor allows his heart to peek out - a weakness that seriously undermines his focus.

Hearts Over Fences glows against the backdrop of Olympic-level equestrian sport - a world filled with drama and excitement - and a large measure of ambition.


Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/

Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.  

CLOSED - #51: Signed Copy of GAMBLING WITH THE ENEMY by TONI LELAND

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #51: Signed Copy of GAMBLING WITH THE ENEMY by TONI LELAND

From Goodreads:

Gambling With the Enemy

What would you do if you found the enemy on your doorstep? To lifelong friends, Jessica Rayder and Faith Angelo, Easton Ridge Equestrian Center is more than a successful business - it's a dream-come-true. When a series of tough breaks threaten disaster, Faith's tragic past surfaces and the friendship falters as the women struggle to keep the wolf from the barn door. Without knowing it, Jess lets him in, and is faced with the fight of her life.


Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/ 


Bid on this item by leaving your email address and bid amount in the comments below. Auction ends at 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, 3/24/2011.  

CLOSED - #50: Signed Copy of Paranormal Romance A GARDEN OF SECRETS by TONI LELAND

AUCTION IS CLOSED

Item #50: Signed Copy of Paranormal Romance A GARDEN OF SECRETS by TONI LELAND

From Goodreads:

A Garden of Secrets

Winterwood a timeless dimension protected from the outside world... For Eva Brown, the sprawling estate hidden in the coastal mountains of Oregon was supposed to be her second chance at happiness a place to practice her love of gardening and perhaps bury her heartache. But, too soon, she comes under the spell of handsome and frightening Adam Cole, a man whose past and present are shrouded in mystery. When Eva s world crosses the line from reality to fantasy, she becomes part of the legion that protects Winterwood's secret.

Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/ 

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CLOSED - #49: Signed Copy of DEADLY HERITAGE by TONI LELAND

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Item #49: Signed Copy of DEADLY HERITAGE by TONI LELAND

From Goodreads:

Deadly Heritage

Somebody is stalking horse breeder Kellie Sutton, and the one person who can protect her is the man whose heart she broke 15 years ago.

A series of vicious attacks on Kellie s champion Quarter Horses brings devastation to her ranch and former sweetheart Ed Campbell back into her life, only this time as the new local sheriff.

Mystery surrounds the wounds inflicted on the animals, then a sharp-eyed veterinarian confirms that someone is out to destroy Kellie and everything she loves.


Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/

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CLOSED - #48: Signed Copy of YA Book TATTOO: THE AWAKENING by TONI LELAND

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Item #48: Signed Copy of YA Book TATTOO: THE AWAKENING by TONI LELAND

From Goodreads:

Tattoo: The Awakening

Biracial Danielle Clark never dreamed she would spend her senior year in a hick school full of farmers. Still reeling from the shock of her parents' separation, Danielle discovers that being neither black nor white in a small rural town makes her a prime target for adolescent cruelty.

When she meets Meli, a fearless Native American girl, Danielle is mesmerized by her new friend's WTF outlook on life, and makes an impulsive decision to get a tattoo.

Through a series of frightening events, belief in the spiritual power of her tattoo instills Danielle with new insight into human nature, the courage to face the future, and the revelation that she's the only one in charge of her happiness.


Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/ 

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CLOSED - #47: Signed Copy of RESCUE ME by TONI LELAND

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Item #47: Signed Copy of RESCUE ME by TONI LELAND

From Goodreads:

Rescue Me

Seattle socialite Julia Dorsey has it all -- prestige, money, magnificent Morgan horses, and a powerful, brilliant husband. But Julia's life is a nightmare of abuse and terror, and only an act of courage can save her.
Will the price be too high?

When mysterious Heck Dillon enters her life, Julia's fears return. Who is he? Can she trust him? As Dillon offers her quiet strength and protection, Julia begins to believe in hope for a new future. But the old one still haunts her and, before she can move forward, she must face her past.

Rescue Me touches two serious subjects: horse rescue and domestic violence.


Toni Leland can be found at http://www.tonileland.com/ 

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CLOSED - #46: eBook of TORTILLA PRESS by JAMES CALORE

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Item #46: eBook of TORTILLA PRESS by JAMES CALORE

From Smashwords:

Tortilla Press

A story of contrasts, of people with separate, yet connected lives, whose paths converge and the effects of those interactions change each of them forever. A strong, centered woman, her star-crossed son and a younger, 'fortunate' boy from the East, each of distinctly different backgrounds, transform each other's life in a way that could have never been foreseen.


James Calore can be found at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/40618 


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CLOSED - #45: eBook Bundle of 8 Novels Donated by SCOTT NICHOLSON

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#45: eBook Bundle of 8 Novels Donated by SCOTT NICHOLSON

From Goodreads:

Mystery Dance: Three Novels

Omnibus edition featuring #1 mystery & suspense bestseller Disintegration, thriller The Skull Ring, novella Crime Beat, and bonus material including two short stories, a deleted chapter for Disintegration, and two essays about the novels. In Disintegration, identical twins vie for a family empire built on deceit and dark secrets. In The Skull Ring, a woman pieces together a shattered past. In Crime Beat, a crime spree escalates to serial killing after a new reporter comes to town. From the author of The Red Church, As I Die Lying, and 11 other thrillers.

Ethereal Messenger: Three Novels


Three full-length supernatural novels from bestselling writer Scott Nicholson. THE RED CHURCH--A boy and a sheriff must solve the mystery of a haunted Appalachian church. DRUMMER BOY--One misfit kid is all that stands between a small town and a chilling supernatural force. SPEED DATING WITH THE DEAD--A paranormal conference at a haunted hotel accidentally stirs up demons.

Skeleton Tango: Two Novels

Two bestselling novels from bestselling authors J.R. Rain and Scott Nicholson, including:

CURSED!
(Cursed Series #1)
by J.R. Rain and Scott Nicholson

Albert Shipway is an ordinary guy, an insurance negotiator who likes booze and women and never having to say he's sorry.

And he thinks this is just another day, another lunch, another order of kung pao chicken. Little does he know that he's about to meet a little old lady who knows his greatest fear. A little old lady who knows what's hiding in his heart. A little old lady who dishes up a big stew of supernatural revenge, with ingredients as follows: First you take one psychotic ex from a family of serial killers. Next add a pinch or two of an irrational childhood fear. Now thoroughly mix in an angry sister, a life-stealing great-granddad, and a notorious mass murderer-who happens to be dead but doesn't know it. Let it stew and froth and bubble thoroughly....

In just a matter of minutes, Albert's life turns upside down and he enters a world where magic and evil lurk beneath the fabric of Southern California. And all his choices have brewed a perfect storm of broken hearts, broken promises, shattered families, and a couple of tiny problems. Namely, killer mice and a baby.

Albert Shipway is finally getting a chance to right some wrongs.

That is, if it's not too late.


GHOST COLLEGE
(Supernatural Selection #1)
by J.R. Rain and Scott Nicholson

First in a new series featuring paranormal investigators Ellen and Monty Drew. Ellen claims to possess a sixth sense but Monty, a former P.I., only believes what he can see. She views their work as a sacred mission while Monty just wants a happy wife and a paycheck.

Then the Drews are summoned to a Southern California bible college after workers report hearing mysterious voices at night. When they encounter the unhappy ghost of a young girl, Monty's skepticism is shaken, but he resolves to help his wife free the trapped spirit. Their search uncovers the Latin phrase "Non omnis moriar"-not all of me shall die-and they learn more about the site's history as a Catholic school destroyed by an earthquake. But a mysterious presence has plans of its own for the young ghost, and Monty and Ellen must go head to head with a Dark Master that's had more than a century of practice in demonic deeds.

Now Monty must leave his body to do battle with the Dark Master, and he's not sure Ellen will be able to bring him back in one piece. He's not even sure what's happening is real. All he knows is that all hell is breaking loose and he's taking a crash course where an "F" means eternal damnation.


Scott Nicholson can be found at http://www.hauntedcomputer.com/ 

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CLOSED - #44: Signed Collection of Books for the Whole Family Donated by SCOTT NICHOLSON

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Item #44: Signed Collection of Books for the Whole Family Donated by SCOTT NICHOLSON

From Goodreads:

Dirt

A graphic novel collection of eight illustrated tales from bestselling author Scott Nicholson. Covering dark fantasy and the supernatural, these tales are adapted from Nicholson's short stories and drawn by Kewber (CHAOS CAMPUS, SLEEPRUNNERS). In the tradition of TALES FROM THE CRYPT, CREEPIE, and EERIE, Nicholson and Kewber take you through haunted cars, talking mailboxes, invisible friends, and zombie churchyards

If I Were Your Monster

A father tells a bedtime story to his young daughter, sharing different kinds of spooky creatures and teaching her how to overcome fear. In this fully illustrated tale, the monsters are protectors against the bullies and mean people of the world. 


They Hunger


In the rugged wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains, the treacherous Unegama River holds more than its share of mortal dangers. But something deadlier than any force of nature is about to be awakened. Something both unnatural and immortal.

Driven from their ancient hunting grounds, they have dwelt in their cave for hundreds of years...hiding, waiting - and hungering. Now, a group of whitewater rafters has made the mistake of passing through their hunting grounds, and for these awakened creatures of the night, their first blood is about to be unleashed.

AND THEY ARE GOING TO FEED...


October Girls


Five days until Halloween and all hell is about to break loose.

And it's all Crystal's fault.

Momma warned her not to consort with the dead and tried to teach her the magic spells that would close the portal to the afterlife. But Crystal doesn't want to be a trailer-trash witch like Momma. She has dreams of going to community college and escaping the Appalachian town of Parson's Ford.

Her best friend Bone is only too happy to escape the afterlife and help Crystal break the rules. Bone died too young, and she'll do whatever it takes to remain among the living.

Then a young movie maker comes to Parson's Ford, and he has a very special project in mind: a horror movie starring a real ghost. The kids who watch his movies turn into brainwashed zombies. And to totally complicate matters, Crystal thinks he's kind of a hunk, and she's afraid her boyfriend Pettigrew only loves her because of Momma's magic spells.

Now it's Halloween, the night when the portal to the afterlife is widest, and somebody's been messing with Momma's potions. The fate of the world is in Crystal's hands, but she hasn't been paying attention to her lessons. And a mysterious figure in the afterlife is urging Bone to stay loyal to her own kind instead of to Crystal.

The movie is rolling, the creatures are stirring, and the brainwashed teenagers are ready to welcome a new star from the other side of the grave.

Crystal and Bone must overcome drama queens, coffin cuties, and mangled magic if they want to remain best friends forever-but at this rate, forever may not last much longer.


Scott Nicholson can be found at http://www.hauntedcomputer.com/ 

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Friday, March 18, 2011

CLOSED - #43: Reality on the Go Reality Check Session by IRINA AVTSIN

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Item #43: Reality on the Go Reality Check Session by IRINA AVTSIN ($180 value)

The idea is simple: No one would buy a house without having an inspection and an assessment first. People do not ask their buddies to stop by and take a guess whether there are termites in the house or not – they hire and independent third party professional to make an assessment and evaluation. Yet, with other important decisions, such as relationships, career, education and many more – this is exactly what people do. They consult with friends and relatives, who are biased by nature of being friends and oftentimes have the same “blind spots”. This is where reality check comes in. I help my clients to evaluate their decision and/or situation, find “blind spots” affecting those decisions and make her client more aware of those blind spots. Not an easy, task - there is a reason we don’t see what we don’t want to see!

For more info about Irina Avtsin and Let's Do a Reality Check, visit http://www.letsdoarealitycheck.com/ and http://www.personalconfidantency.blogspot.com/

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CLOSED - #42: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER

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Item #42: Signed Copy of WRECKER by DAVE CONIFER
This is the fifth of 5 copies Dave has so generously donated! The rest are not errors or re-posts.

From Goodreads:

Wrecker

Jane Havelock is coping a day at a time in a bad marriage when her husband Steve hires simple-minded handyman Rob Manteo to work around the house. After overcoming her initial revulsion, Jane finds shelter in a growing friendship with Manteo, an enigma who seems to know more than he lets on. Struck by his unstable and morose nature, she digs into his past. But by the time she uncovers a horrible secret and realizes that it wasn't chance that brought Manteo into their world, it may be too late.

Dave Conifer can be found at http://www.facebook.com/daveconiferfanpage 

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