firstwriter.com First Short Story Anthology

firstwriter.com First Short Story Anthology

Various Authors

Short Stories / Fiction / Anthologies

The winner and ten special commendations from the firstwriter.com First International Short Story Contest, which ran from 2004 to 2005.Every year, firstwriter.com runs an international short story contest. This chapbook contains the winner and ten special commendations from the firstwriter.com First International Short Story Contest, which ran from 2004 to 2005. The winner, Alexandra Fox, was awarded £200 for her moving story "Cradle Song for Isobel".These stories were first published together in 2006, in firstwriter.magazine issue 8: Turning Leaves.
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Crossroads At the Day of Bapticost

Crossroads At the Day of Bapticost

Jesse Steele

Horror / Short Stories / Anthologies

In the style of classic British banter, Evangelical Seminary Student meets Captain Charismatic… Jesus mediates. Trek through nearly every topic of debate in the American Protestant Church today. Easy-to-read, scripted format, and with limited playwright permissions included with purchase, you might just read what you’ve always wanted to say and learn how to make a friend you have always wanted.In the style of classic British banter, Evangelical Seminary Student meets Captain Charismatic… Jesus mediates. Trek through nearly every topic of debate in the American Protestant Church today. Easy-to-read, pure scripted format, and with limited playwright permissions included with purchase, you might just read what you’ve always wanted to say and learn how to make a friend you have always wanted to make. Finding unity with each other means finding unity with our one Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Children's Fun And Fantasy Verses

Children's Fun And Fantasy Verses

T.D. Green

Anthologies / Romance / M M Romance

A modern collection of Read-To or Read-Alone poems for the young. The assortment of verses range from fun, to fantasy, to charming. These verses appeal to grown-ups too! Thank you all for your support, it's highly appreciated.A year ago, Donna lost a special man. Now his daughter, Kristen, needs her help. Kristen is getting married, but upsetting information casts doubt on her intended groom. She hires Donna to investigate.Donna arrives in Flagstaff to find a fiasco of missing money and messy books. As if that weren’t complicated enough, she finds herself attracted to the groom’s uncle. Throw in a sweet old dog and a pushy wedding planner, and Donna has her hands full. Can she clear Kristen’s fiancé and save the wedding with her own heart intact?
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Ted Strongs Motor Car

Ted Strong's Motor Car

Edward C. Taylor

Fantasy / Fiction / Anthologies

Ted Strong\'s Motor Car is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Edward C. Taylor is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Edward C. Taylor then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
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The Bookwanderers

The Bookwanderers

Anna James

Poetry / Reference / Anthologies

A National Bestseller!"An affectionate ode to books and book lovers." —Publishers WeeklyAn enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination from debut author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Story Thieves. Soon to be a major television series!Since her mother's disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly Pages has found comfort in the stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents' bookshop. But when her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop,Tilly's adventures become very real. Not only can she follow Anne and Alice into their books, she discovers she can bookwander into any story she chooses. Tilly's new ability leads her to fun and exciting adventures, but danger may be lurking on the very next page... When new secrets are uncovered, it's up to...
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The Bridge

The Bridge

Ali Mehdi

Fiction / Anthologies

Robert and Christina are two souls, both wanting to commit suicide off Brooklyn Bridge. But as fate comes to play, they both meet on the bridge."You may wonder who I am, an older man knocking at your door late into the evening, but know that I will have changed your life forever onwards. You will never live the same, and you will grow to hate me with every breathe you take. You will fall asleep at night cursing me. Therefore I will not hide my name from you, so that you can properly address me in your thoughts: my name is Robert."Robert and Christina are two souls, both wanting to commit suicide off Brooklyn Bridge. But as fate comes to play, they both meet on the bridge and Robert tries to stop her.
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Ted Strong in Montana

Ted Strong in Montana

Edward C. Taylor

Fantasy / Fiction / Anthologies

Edward Curtis Taylor, Jr. (born August 3, 1923)) is an American chemist who designed and synthesized the chemotherapy drug pemetrexed (brand name Alimta), an inhibitor of purine biosynthesis, with grant support from the U.S. National Cancer Institute, NIH. In 2006 Taylor was named a Hero of Chemistry by the American Chemical Society. Taylor has completed 187 PhD students. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Poetry Pure and Simple

Poetry Pure and Simple

T.D. Green

Anthologies / Romance / M M Romance

An ebook of easy to read poems, written in a pure and simplistic style. The assorted poems range from, life, nature, spiritual, magical, love and death. A degree in English or a dictionary is not a requirement!A book of modern, easy to read poems written in a pure and simplistic style. To understand the artistry and meaning each poem conveys, the reader need not have a degree in English, and a dictionary is not required. Themes range from, life, nature, spiritual, magical, love and death. If you're not a fan of poetry, please take a moment to sample this free book, and you might be pleasantly surprised! Young or old, this free and fully navigable book could be just what your coffee break needs. Thank you.
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Hetty and the Battle of the Books

Hetty and the Battle of the Books

Anna James

Poetry / Reference / Anthologies

A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save their school library in this heartfelt tale from the bestselling author of Pages & Co.  The library is Hetty's very favourite place in school, and since falling out with her best friends Ali, Mei and Rocket she's been spending even more time there. So she's absolutely horrified when she learns that her head teacher is planning to close it down, claiming there aren't enough funds to keep the library going. There's no way Hetty's going to sit back and let this happen. But can she repair her broken friendships and build support for her library campaign? Let the Battle of the Books commence!
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A Single Dad to Rescue Her

A Single Dad to Rescue Her

Sue MacKay

Anthologies / Romance

A tempting paramedic...His second chance at love?Called out to an avalanche, firefighting chief Jamie comes to strong-willed Kayla's rescue. He'll never forget the way Kayla gripped his hand. Or how the gutsy paramedic instructed him on how to save her! But he's vowed not to pursue a relationship until his boys are grown. None of them can suffer another heartbreak. Yet Jamie feels an unrelenting pull toward Kayla. Might it be her turn next to save him?A Queenstown Search & Rescue novel Queenstown Search & Rescue trilogyBook 1 – Captivated by Her Runaway DocBook 2 – A Single Dad to Rescue HerBook 3 – From Best Friends to I Do? "...the plot was interesting, and their romantic scenes were sweet but still hot, hot, hot...you'll be hooked."-Harlequin Junkie on A Fling to Steal Her Heart "Overall, Ms. MacKay has delivered a really good read in this book where...
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Brought Together by a Pup

Brought Together by a Pup

Sue MacKay

Anthologies / Romance

Will this adorable puppy unite the vet nurse and her new boss forever? Find out in the latest Harlequin Medical Romance by Sue MacKay.Saving a pup...Finding an unexpected future... Since her life-altering accident, vet nurse Willow guards her heart and never settles anywhere. Yet when her sexy new boss, Carter, persuades her to care for injured puppy Axel, it changes everything. She's there temporarily, but Willow's losing her battle with getting too attached—and not just to the pup! As healing Axel brings them together, Willow learns Carter won't risk anything on someone who can't stick around—not again. But pulling apart from him seems impossible...From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
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The GP's Secret Baby Wish

The GP's Secret Baby Wish

Sue MacKay

Anthologies / Romance

Is the future she wants......just a dream?Four years ago, GP Lily Scott walked away from Dr. Max Bryant and their sizzling fling. Why? Well, if the past had taught Lily anything, it was to be cautious with her heart. But Lily's rule book is about to go out the window, because Max is her new colleague! She can't ignore their powerful connection—or the family she pictures—every time she's with him. Can that family become a reality?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
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First Man

First Man

Clyde Brown

Short Stories / Anthologies

First Man is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Clyde Brown is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Clyde Brown then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
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