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1914 Women's Right to Vote in Illinois by Carol Troestler
Why we need to vote!
A Chapter from Flow On Sweet Missouri..
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3 Wise Young Men: Bible Story from Greek Ezra by John Howard Reid
One of the jewels of the Bible, this superb story is translated from the Greek version of the Old Testament. It is included in my book, "Bible Wisdom for Modern Times: Selections from the Orthodox Old Testament". ..
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  7 Minutes in the Life of the Teenage Jesus by Nick Choo
This is a fictitious piece written during a Creative Writing lecture. The aim of the exercise was to write fictitiously on a historical figure, and I chose to write on the most wonderful historical figure there is: Jesus. But I decided to make it a witty, explorative piece on what Jesus could've bee..
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A Canadian Legend: Part 1 by Lani Laberge
This is a story told from the perspective of a young native girl in 1875. The language may seem archaic or simple...
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A Celebration of Life by Mr. Ed
An Ancient Ceremony..
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A Chapter From Schlussel's Woman by John Lindermuth
Schlussel's Woman, my first novel, is still available from iUniverse, Amazon, B&N and other booksellers. Here's a sample chapter...
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A Conversation with new author, John T. Wills by John Wills
An online Interview with John T. Wills, author of Just a Season..
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A Far Distant Place by Elizabeth Routen
In WWII Holland, Jan and his family can take nothing for granted--including their trust in each other.
A newer version of this story appears in VOICES ON THE STAIR...
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A Find Through Time by Marianne Petit
Struggling with severed family ties and a love life gone sour, forensic artist Gabrielle Camdem immerses herself in sculpting the face of a young Native American woman whose parallel life takes her on an incredible journey back in time to Custer's Last Stand. The path leads her deep into the heart ..
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A Hunt and a Kiss by Juliet Waldron
A short story from the collection "Love is on the Wind," available at Amazon and at Second Wind Publishing's site. This is the opener for a novel I wrote a long time ago--but it needs to come out of the drawer and turn into what it was clearly dying to be -- a fantasy romance! ..
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A Letter to Alphia by Peter Engelman
This essay is a fictional account of a former black slave that writes her daughter from a TB sanatorium. In her note, she recounts her childhood and details memorable if not unpleasant events of her upbringing. Written in the black dialect of the time, one can feel the pain of this black woman's la..
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A Man of Honour by Deborah Cullins Smith
This is an alternate history, which is more along the lines of science fiction rather than historical fiction. Difficult flip of the coin, but it does lean more toward the historical side. Benedict Arnold is a name synonymous with "traitor". But there was so much more to the man than that one moment..
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A New Beginning by Brian Beckworth
Quite possibly the unheard truth of the beginning. ..
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A Night at the 'Well of Purity' by Lloyd Lofthouse
A short story based on a real event that took place in Vietnam in 1966.
This story was named a finalist in the 2007 Chicago Literary Awards...
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Ch. 10) by Dianne Salerni
After Christmas has brought its joys and disappointments, Evie and Nora have a frank discussion regarding lies...
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Ch. 8 and 9) by Dianne Salerni
Evie attends a Victorian Christmas party and encounters the young psychic investigator, Madison Hodge...
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Chap. 6) by Dianne Salerni
The Psychical Research Society sends Evie to test the medium Elisabelle Peters, where she meets the irascible spirit control calling himself Mr. Thibaut...
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Chapt. 1 and 2) by Dianne Salerni
A group of nineteenth century psychic investigators take into their home an orphaned girl. These are the first couple chapters of a novel in-progress. Feedback is welcome, and I'm not in love with the title, either, so suggestions are appreciated!..
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Chapt. 3) by Dianne Salerni
Nora Bradford debates the validity of spiritualism with her "ghosts of clothes" theory...
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Chapt. 4 and 5) by Dianne Salerni
The Psychical Research Society, having discredited one medium, sets its sights on another. Evie hears a ghost story. ..
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A Pinpoint of Truth: A Novel of Psychic Inquiry (Chapt. 7) by Dianne Salerni
Nora Bradford doubts the veracity of the medium Mrs Peters, and Evie meets the Psychical Research Society's cocky investigator...
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A Purple Jacket by Randall Barfield
Author's Note: This story is based on a column by Colman McCarthy. It appeared in the National Catholic Register on Oct. 26, 1996. I saved the article for more than twelve years. It is still one of the most powerful articles I've ever read...
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A Terrible Plague!: England, 1215 A.D. (Middle Ages) (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A little boy survives a terrifying plague that decimates the ones he loves and many people around him...
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A World Of His Own - In The Land Of The Creoles by Arlette Gaffrey
Almost 200 years before Katrina ambushed New Orleans, a young man from France was starting a new life after a harrowing narrow escape from his home land and its bloody revolution. ..
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Across From Paradise, October 1993 by Greg Razran
Across From Paradise, October 1993..
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An Unconsidered Destiny by Tommie Lyn
Unintentional moments can determine a destiny...
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Angel of Windword - Excerpt #1 by Maggie Dove
An excerpt from my novel, Angel of Windword, to be released by Eternal Press, 10/07/09...
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Angel of Windword by Maggie Dove Excerpt #2 by Maggie Dove
An excerpt from my novel,Angel of Windword, which will be released by Eternal Press, 10/07/09..
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Anny's Journals: Life During Segregation and Depression by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I see Mamma shaking her head and I know she is thinking of how long we have known the pains of a financial depression. Slavery ended long ago Mamma said, but still we are treated like we don't belong. It just boils my blood sometimes.
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Another Excerpt by John Lindermuth
This is another chapter from my novel, The Accidental Spy. Daniel McCracken, who has been on the run from the law and avoiding participation in the American Revolution, gets caught up in circumstances that make him a hero...
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Another Excerpt from Gunfight at the O.K. Corral by Gayle Martin
It began as a normal family vacation to historic Tombstone, Arizona. Suddenly that all changed when Luke and his sister Jenny found themselves with the people who were present at the famous gunfight that took place near the O.K. Corral. This historical novel is for young readers aged 9 to 12...
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Another Mans Shoes by John Townsend
Genetic imprint or reading too much, it is a fine line between what is and what is not...
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Anya's Journals: Do They Ever See Beyond the Color of Our Skin by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I am blessed because Mamma is a learned woman, she came from the North, a dangerous move, but she was in love with Daddy. She would do anything for Daddy, in the north she had better oppurtunties.
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Anya's Journals; A River Of Tears by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I mange to find joy in my singing. My singing makes me feel special, makes me feel like I can do something, without being judged for the color of my skin.
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Aspirations of the heart by Lee Shepherd
This screenplay was picked up by a production company in 2004. (iconoclas prod.) I have intended to write it as a novel rather than screenplay but will see. First 18 or so pages are here for you to read.
Aspirations of the Heart:
a single woman in 1845 was dishonourable. Thus, Grace is forc..
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Australia Loves Billy by Amy Lignor
Rolling Seas Promotions in Australia Sets Billy Riding Internationally......
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Available Now! Victorian Dreams by Empress LaBlaQue
Allie Beset is employed by Sullivan Realtors. When asked to photograph an old mansion for their internet site, she opens a door and finds herself back in the Victorian era. Although it’s the 1800’s, she discovers she was never a slave, wealthy, and married to a refined blue-eyed lawyer. Edward Co..
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Bascombe's Cross by E Noel
A knight's tale.....
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Bedtime, 1939 by Randall Barfield
Not another Elvis! This story developed due to a blog I wrote a short time ago on March 15. I'm not so sure it's 'literary fiction'. Any suggestions?..
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Billy the Kid Rides Again - Cannes Film Festival by Amy Lignor
May 21, 2006 at Cannes Film Festival the subject of Billy the Kid will be back in the forefront of American minds...
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Black As Ebony by Megan Waldroop
A a young girl living in the colonial days of the early 1800's seeks refuge from an abusive father, discovering the a secret of her ancestry...
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Black Super Bowl by Leartha Wells
A historic moment of 2 Black coaches who was the first Black coach that lead their teams to a Super Bowl..
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Blackbeard's Cutlass by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary
Billy is enamored with Grandpa's antique collection and stories. One day he drops an item, and gets a history lesson in a new and exciting way...
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Bloodstone Castle - Prologue by Mirella Patzer
Bloodstone Castle stands sentinel on the shores of the Ligurian Sea. Secreted somewhere in its dungeons is an ancient Roman treasure of immense value. Contessa Morena of Bloodstone Castle possesses a mysterious bloodstone pendant, the only proof the treasure exists.
Since childhood, she ha..
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Blue Ribbon by Velda Brotherton
Based on the memory of a young woman living in the Ozarks in the late 1800s, who falls in love with a man riding the caboose on the train that passes near her home each day...
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Boomerang by Austin Nwachukwu
There lived a poor farmer in a village of Umumba,his name is Mr Nwamba. He was married with a daughter and two sons. A day came that he unfortunately was attacked by a wild animal in his farm and was killed. The family was devastated at the news of the death,as their bread winner had gone. Life beca..
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Boudicca's Last Words by Divinity 11
The warrior queen has a few words for you.......
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Bringing our true purpose to fruition... by Joyce White
Since I was a little girl, I’ve been on a kind of mental metamorphosis contemplating how each generation was supposedly built on the accomplishments of the last. I’ve decided I got my courage, my sense of self, and all my primal
values from my mom. I got my imagination, my sense
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Buffalo and Men by Rick Magers
© 2002
Rick Magers Excerpt
From my western novel WHITE BUFFALO
5,055 words
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Business Talents by Randall Barfield
Should 'Business Talents' be the title or is 'The Best Friend He'd Ever Had' better?..
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