Sunday, November 2, 2014

Results from the October 2014 Challenge


Title: El Pequeño Pollito Special Bilingual Edition (English & Spanish)
Author: Scott Gordon
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Total Words: N/A
Completion Time: 4 hours

Description

Tras meses de soledad, un pequeño pollito se da cuenta de que extraña a alguien en particular. Escribe constantemente y aguarda su regreso, pero el tiempo pasa lentamente sin final a la vista. Hay algo que él ha estado queriendo decirle; algo muy, muy especial. ¿Tendrá la oportunidad?

15 páginas llenas de diversión. Apropiado para todas las edades, en especial para chicos de 3-6 años. Se incluyen descripciones de mis otros populares libros para niños después del texto principal (5 páginas adicionales).

This Special Bilingual Edition features English and Spanish text side-by-side.

About the Author

Scott Gordon is the author of over 100 children's books, including My Little Pet Dragon, My Crazy Pet Frog, Pigtastic, A Little Book About You, A Pocketful of Dinosaurs, Ninja Robot Repairmen and If I Were A Robot. Currently he is hard at work on multiple projects: Secret Agent Disco Dancer, Braedyn Bunny and the Missing Eggs, Baby Bee, Aveline & the Great Pumpkin Patch and more!

Date(s) free: You can read this title now for free with Kindle Unlimited

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Pequeño-Pollito-Special-Bilingual-English-ebook/dp/B00ONZSPJG/

Additional Comments

This title is now available in English, Spanish and Italian.



Title: Lolly: An Erotic Cuckold Short
Author: Jane Danger
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 5,442
Completion Time: 4 hours, 25 minutes

Description

When a happily married man reveals a sexy secret to his wife and an unsuspecting gentleman, what was once satisfying leads to a hot, sexy tryst that will whet the appetite of not only the husband, but his beautiful wife and their new friend.

About the Author

Jane Danger is a romantic at heart with a penchant for sexy, confident, sometimes quirky characters who will leave the reader begging for more.

Ms. Danger has been a working writer for decades. She's ghostwritten novels that span all genres of fiction. She began writing at a young age. Bound in ribbon are dozens of journals, revealing the ups and downs of a life lived inside the pages of the many books she's written and read.

What began as a hobby became a lifestyle. Every moment of Jane's day is filled with all things writing related. With many stories of her own to tell, Jane is working feverishly to finalize every detail and will release each title in rapid succession in the hopes of allowing her beloved readers a few moments of reprieve from whatever it is that is troubling them. Follow Ms. Danger's wonderfully dangerous adventures where love and lust are alive and well.

To get a sneak peek of books to come, visit her here: http://authorjanedanger.weebly.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJP2XSE/



Title: Approach
Author: Jane Danger
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 5,463
Completion Time: 5 hours

Description

Detective Lucy Bates has had her share of problems, but when her fiance is arrested, she's advised to take a vacation while things settle. Deciding LA would be the ideal location, Lucy finds herself seated next to a hot, Cuban chef with more than food on his mind. Harmless flirtation leads to more than Lucy believes she's ready to handle given her current situation. That doesn't deter Onix from attempting to seduce her with his words. What's Lucy to do when all that she's come to rely on has proven to be false and an enticing offer is at the ready for her if she's willing to let go?

About the Author

Jane Danger is a romantic at heart with a penchant for sexy, confident, sometimes quirky characters who will leave the reader begging for more.

Ms. Danger has been a working writer for decades. She's ghostwritten novels that span all genres of fiction. She began writing at a young age. Bound in ribbon are dozens of journals, revealing the ups and downs of a life lived inside the pages of the many books she's written and read.

What began as a hobby became a lifestyle. Every moment of Jane's day is filled with all things writing related. With many stories of her own to tell, Jane is working feverishly to finalize every detail and will release each title in rapid succession in the hopes of allowing her beloved readers a few moments of reprieve from whatever it is that is troubling them. Follow Ms. Danger's wonderfully dangerous adventures where love and lust are alive and well.

To get a sneak peek of books to come, visit her here: http://authorjanedanger.weebly.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OC79NR8/



Title: Molly's in Charge: A Pin-Up Princess Tale
Author: Jane Danger
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 6,400
Completion Time: 5 hours

Description

Suburban BBW bakery owner, Molly Slayer discovers her husband's affair and lands herself in a whole heap of trouble because of it. With the help of her Erotic Romance book club friends, Molly discovers a part of herself she never knew existed and tries her newly acquired skills out on an unsuspecting fire investigator with a penchant for voluptuous women and sweet tooth for desire.

About the Author

Jane Danger is a romantic at heart with a penchant for sexy, confident, sometimes quirky characters who will leave the reader begging for more.

Ms. Danger has been a working writer for decades. She's ghostwritten novels that span all genres of fiction. She began writing at a young age. Bound in ribbon are dozens of journals, revealing the ups and downs of a life lived inside the pages of the many books she's written and read.

What began as a hobby became a lifestyle. Every moment of Jane's day is filled with all things writing related. With many stories of her own to tell, Jane is working feverishly to finalize every detail and will release each title in rapid succession in the hopes of allowing her beloved readers a few moments of reprieve from whatever it is that is troubling them. Follow Ms. Danger's wonderfully dangerous adventures where love and lust are alive and well.

To get a sneak peek of books to come, visit her here: http://authorjanedanger.weebly.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Mollys-Charge-Princess-Interracial-Romance-ebook/dp/B00OEPCJSS/

Additional Comments

I learned so much about myself as a writer. Oftentimes, writers can be so hard on themselves. By forcing myself, (initially) to complete a project from start to finish within 8 hours, I was more focused and more determined than ever before. This challenge broke me out of the confines that I'd placed myself in. Writing was fun again. I've always loved to write, but this gave my writing a boost. Now, I'm more productive and more willing to move out of my comfort zone. I think my productivity for this challenge proves that! All in all, I completed a total of 10 new pieces for this challenge. All done in less than eight hours!



Title: Captured For Alien Science
Author: Vivi Gray
Genre: Erotic Horror
Total Words: 4,231
Completion Time: 5 hours (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Description

While camping in the woods, college student Kay is kidnapped by aliens for their science experiments, which largely involve locking her in a room with a sexy, naked man, in order to mate. But what's the purpose of their experiments?

About the Author

Vivi Gray writes erotic shorts in all categories. She loves lace and chocolate. Her website is http://vivigraywrites.wordpress.com and she's on twitter @ViviGrayBooks

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBQADQK/

Additional Comments

It was really freeing to sit down in the morning and say, "I'm going to complete and publish a work for fiction before 5 o'clock today." I can usually edit myself to death but I think having permission to edit once or twice instead of ten times was nice. This is an experiment I'll definitely be doing again.



Title: Alfonso: The Alphabet Men
Author: Jane Danger
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 6,185
Completion Time: 6 hours

Description

Counselor Joanna has no interest in extracurricular activities at The Ranch until a sexy Latin physical therapist dedicates the summer to volunteering at The Ranch. Joanna wrestles with her inability to think straight whenever the muscle-laden man with smoldering eyes and the deep voice is anywhere near her. Deciding that Joanna may need a little attention, Alfonso makes her his special project and proves that he's more than just a pretty face. Can Joanna resist the HOT Latin who knows exactly which buttons to push and knows how to get what he wants? Is resisting Alfonso more than Joanna can handle?

About the Author

Jane Danger is a romantic at heart with a penchant for sexy, confident, sometimes quirky characters who will leave the reader begging for more.

Ms. Danger has been a working writer for decades. She's ghostwritten novels that span all genres of fiction. She began writing at a young age. Bound in ribbon are dozens of journals, revealing the ups and downs of a life lived inside the pages of the many books she's written and read.

What began as a hobby became a lifestyle. Every moment of Jane's day is filled with all things writing related. With many stories of her own to tell, Jane is working feverishly to finalize every detail and will release each title in rapid succession in the hopes of allowing her beloved readers a few moments of reprieve from whatever it is that is troubling them. Follow Ms. Danger's wonderfully dangerous adventures where love and lust are alive and well.

To get a sneak peek of books to come, visit her here: http://authorjanedanger.weebly.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2S4TP2/



Title: Suburban Tempest: A Cougar Tale
Author: Jane Danger
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 5,689
Completion Time: 6 hours

Description

Mrs. Clark has tired of her vanilla suburban life. In search of passion, she finds comfort in a sexy younger man whose not afraid of her cougar desires. When her husband discovers her secret, his reaction pleases both of them and leaves the once neglected Mrs. Clark feeling more desirable and invigorated than ever before. What happens behind closed doors is no longer a secret. Mr. and Mrs. Clark test the boundaries of their suburban lives.

About the Author

Jane Danger is a romantic at heart with a penchant for sexy, confident, sometimes quirky characters who will leave the reader begging for more.

Ms. Danger has been a working writer for decades. She's ghostwritten novels that span all genres of fiction. She began writing at a young age. Bound in ribbon are dozens of journals, revealing the ups and downs of a life lived inside the pages of the many books she's written and read.

What began as a hobby became a lifestyle. Every moment of Jane's day is filled with all things writing related. With many stories of her own to tell, Jane is working feverishly to finalize every detail and will release each title in rapid succession in the hopes of allowing her beloved readers a few moments of reprieve from whatever it is that is troubling them. Follow Ms. Danger's wonderfully dangerous adventures where love and lust are alive and well.

To get a sneak peek of books to come, visit her here: http://authorjanedanger.weebly.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OUGLUJ0/



Title: Betsy's Sweet Revenge: A Pin-Up Princess Tale
Author: Jane Danger
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 7,364
Completion Time: 7 hours

Description

After being dumped by her boyfriend, Betsy thinks her life is over. When she learns that he has proposed to a girl he barely knows, Betsy gives up, figuring love isn't in the cards for her. A chance meeting with a sexy older man boils into something further that will leave her ex looking like the fool that he is and will have him begging for her to take him back. One hot, Latin lover is all you need to cure all that ails you. Betsy is in for the ride of her life. She likes her revenge served HOT!

About the Author

Jane Danger is a romantic at heart with a penchant for sexy, confident, sometimes quirky characters who will leave the reader begging for more.

Ms. Danger has been a working writer for decades. She's ghostwritten novels that span all genres of fiction. She began writing at a young age. Bound in ribbon are dozens of journals, revealing the ups and downs of a life lived inside the pages of the many books she's written and read.

What began as a hobby became a lifestyle. Every moment of Jane's day is filled with all things writing related. With many stories of her own to tell, Jane is working feverishly to finalize every detail and will release each title in rapid succession in the hopes of allowing her beloved readers a few moments of reprieve from whatever it is that is troubling them. Follow Ms. Danger's wonderfully dangerous adventures where love and lust are alive and well.

To get a sneak peek of books to come, visit her here: http://authorjanedanger.weebly.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Betsys-Revenge-Interracial-Erotic-Romance-ebook/dp/B00OJXRK9I/



Title: First Time 9 Inches
Author: Emilia Beaumont
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 5,000
Completion Time: 7 hours, including cover creation

Description

Time to measure up!

After a semester away, 19 year old Hannah returns home from university for the holidays and learns that there's a new man of the house. When, sexy and muscular, Derek overhears Hannah talking to her friend telling her how she's still untouched and why she's waiting for the right type of man for her first time, she's not too sure what to do and gets all hot and bothered.

Will Derek measure up to her huge specifications and full-fill every inch of her needs?

About the Author

New pen name :-)

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBIRRLC/

Additional Comments

Found it very interesting that when push comes to shove I can write over 2k words in a single day! No excuses next time.



Title: The Voyeur's Ball (The Random Encounters Series Book 2)
Author: Olivia R. Gasim
Genre: Erotica/ Romance/ Short Reads
Total Words: ~7,500
Completion Time: 7.5 hours

Description

A chance encounter with a stunning cougar thrusts Teddy's into an unforgettable night of taboo experiences, forbidden love, and red hot passion. Or in this case, just another night at The Voyeur's Ball.

THE RANDOM ENCOUNTERS SERIES

If you like your encounters anonymous, complete with domination, multiple entry, and bare-back, unprotected liaisons, welcome to The Random Encounters Series.

You'll be amazed at who comes together.

Readers should be comfortable with erotic imagery.

This is a standalone entry in The Random Encounters Series.

About the Author

New pen name :-)

Date(s) free: October 24, 2014

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Voyeurs-Ball-Random-Encounters-Book-ebook/dp/B00OJ8KNX8/

Additional Comments

2nd work in weekly series with bi-monthly volumes.



Title: Make It Count (Make It, #1)
Author: C.C. Sinclair
Genre: Romance
Total Words: 10,296
Completion Time: 7 hours, 40 minutes

Description

What’s a girl to do when the previously unattainable suddenly becomes…attainable?

Vanessa has a problem. She’s got a crush on the guy who used to be her stepbrother. Her mother might be ready to move on, but Vanessa isn’t. Not when it comes to her feelings for Corey, and what she wants from him.

Corey has been avoiding his father’s house for years. His desire for Vanessa was relentless, especially when she started having a reoccurring role in his most secret fantasies. His father’s divorce from Vanessa’s mother was just the break he needed to close the chapter on that taboo dream.

Corey has to make one final trip to Vanessa’s house to clear out the rest of his father’s stuff, and then he can forget all about her. But now that Vanessa’s all grown up she has other plans, and Corey quickly realizes that he doesn’t stand a chance of resisting her - even if he wanted too.

This sinfully sexy taboo erotic romance contains adult content and mature language.

About the Author

C.C. Sinclair doesn’t shy away from exploring the naughty or taboo in her steamy stories. Her vices include wine, chocolate, and Netflix. Most days you can find her slaving away at her computer bringing her stories to life for her readers.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this title for free

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Make-Count-Taboo-Erotic-Romance-ebook/dp/B00OZUF11O/



Title: Open Season (Helen Shepherd Mysteries Book 4)
Author: Cora Buhlert
Genre: Mystery
Total Words: 6,200
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

Absolutely no one is sorry when the infamous Ruislip Wood Ripper, a serial killer who has already raped and murdered three women, ends up dead in the forest, shot by a hunter while on the cusp of attacking his fourth victim.

But there are just a few coincidences too many in this case for the taste of Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd. Was it really just pure luck that hunter Reginald Hargreaves just happened to be in the right place at the right time? And why did no one warn French tourist Anne Marie Sauvage that there was a killer on the loose in Ruislip Woods?

This is a crime short of 6200 words or approx. 20 print pages altogether.

About the Author

Cora Buhlert was born and bred in Bremen, North Germany, where she still lives today - after time spent in London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Mississippi. Cora holds an MA degree in English from the University of Bremen and is currently working towards her PhD. Cora has been writing, since she was a teenager, and has published stories, articles and poetry in various international magazines. When she is not writing, she works as a translator and teacher.

Visit her on the web at www.corabuhlert.com

Date(s) free: Free at Scribd or with Smashwords coupon DX55C

Where to Find It

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1OTM8Q
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/open-season-cora-buhlert/1120666282?ean=2940150607781
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/de-DE/ebook/open-season-13
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id935318580
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/488916
Scribd: https://de.scribd.com/book/245009070/Open-Season-Helen-Shepherd-Mysteries-4

Additional Comments

Here's a blog post about my experience with the Eight Hour Fiction Challenge.



Title: The Pirate and The Lady
Author: Lola Banks
Genre: Historical Romance
Total Words: 8,600
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

Lady Daphne De Winter needed to marry to secure a dowry for her younger sisters, but she was not overly fond of men. With this in mind she left England and set out for the tropics to marry a man who not only rich but also about to breathe his last. What she didn't expect was to lose her heart to a pirate on the way! But Roke is clearly not just a pirate, he's also a gentleman born. Can they each move past their circumstances to an understanding or is Daphne destined to marry another?

The first book in the De Winter Sisters Series, an Historical Romance novella.

Warning: Written in the style of a light bodice ripper, this book contains scenes of a sexual nature.

About the Author

New pen name :-)

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Lady-Winter-Sisters-Book-ebook/dp/B00O244RD6/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412889921&sr=1-4&keywords=the+pirate+and+the+lady

Additional Comments

I wrote this for the Erotica Challenge on Kindle Boards, but actually it turned into less Erotica and more of a steamy historical romance. So I'm not sure if it really qualifies for the other challenge but I thought it does qualify for this one, so why not! I learned that I'm not great at writing straight erotica, I like the story line too much and the characters as well. But it was great fun writing stuff that is a lot more sexy than I usually go. The book seems to be selling really well though! So I am going to make it into a series and do a few more. So that's a win :-)



Title: Rotten (Book 2 of Spoiled Rotten trilogy)
Author: Craig Hansen
Genre: Suspense
Total Words: Just under 13,000
Completion Time: 12 hours

Description

An Amazing Opportunity, A Deadly Threat

In Spoiled, funded for reasons unknown by the mysterious BAM Corp, Inc., Mike Yourchuck seemed on the verge of fulfilling all his dreams. His long-time girlfriend, Julie, finally accepted his proposal.

Only then does he find out there's a terrible condition attached to the fortune he's been receiving: his benefactor wants him to kill his future father-in-law.

In Rotten, Mike begins to uncover what makes his father-in-law such a threat. His investigation takes him all the way to rural Dublin, Ireland and back. What he learns will shock and challenge him by placing his sense of values in conflict with his survival instinct.

Will Mike make the right choice? Or is every option open to him already Rotten?

* * *

Rotten is the second book in the Spoiled Rotten trilogy and runs approximately thirteen thousand words in length, or just under sixty pages. This novelette raises the stakes as Mike seeks the answers that have haunted him since the first check from BAM Corp arrived in his mailbox.

Look for Ripe, Book 3 in the trilogy, coming soon.

About the Author

Craig Hansen's first novel, Most Likely, was released in May 2011. Shada, the first installment of the Ember Cole series of young adult paranormal suspense books, was published in September 2011. Under Contract followed in the spring of 2012. The Devohrah Initiative appeared in August 2013. Nice Girl Like You appeared in June 2014, Spoiled in September 2014, and Rotten in October 2014. The Woodsman, his most recent work, a full-length horror/serial killer novel, is currently available via Amazon pre-order and will be released on Friday, October 17.

Hansen remains hard at work on several projects. He lives in Oregon with his wife, a dog, two cats, and his 92-year-old father, a World War II veteran.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O5QS2M8/

Additional Comments

I really pushed the deadline this time; no opportunity to set up pre-orders, and Amazon took longer than usual to approve it so it technically appeared a day late, but I'm still happy this only took me twelve hours and yet has the feel of a solid Part 2 to the trilogy. Anyone who enjoys it is strongly encouraged to write a review, tell a friend, or mention the book on social media, so I can keep spinning more tales!



Title: The Ghost Under the Bed
Author: Meg Cooper
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Total Words: 10,500
Completion Time: 15 hours

Description

Hera Slade and her MMA fighting husband Dean have been married for two years but haven't had sex for two months — something Hera would like to change, stat.

She has one chance — drag Dean along to a seance at her mother's house as an excuse to snuggle up with him and try to make things go bump in the night.

What Hera and Dean don't count on is a voyeuristic ghost — will three be a crowd, or will it make these two lovers hearts — and bodies — beat together as one again?

About the Author

Meg Cooper loves magic in all its forms, from paranormal elements to the power of love. Her stories combine magic with a large dose of humor. She writes from her home in Ohio, generally on the couch in pj's with two cats sleeping on her. With a large mug of coffee close at hand. Lots and lots of coffee.

https://www.facebook.com/MegCooperAuthor

Date(s) free: You can read this title now for free with Kindle Unlimited

Where to Find It

http://amzn.to/1ow2BMf

Additional Comments

I wrote two-thirds of this one, then ended up changing the plot around. The story ended up the better for it, and I really like how it turned out.



Title: The Gazillionaire's Ghost
Author: Meg Cooper
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Total Words: 8,000
Completion Time: 20 hours

Description

Rose is a ghost and has haunted the Bebbington Hotel since her death in 1929. Every year, she and the other ghostly residents have a physical body from sunset Halloween night until the next dawn. The annual Bebbington Halloween Ball, unofficially given in honor of the spirits, is Rose’s chance to get her nookie on.

But this year, rumor has it there’s a new owner of the hotel, and he’s not a fan of the Ball, and wants to close it as a cost-saving measure.

And then there’s Christopher, who’s ab-so-lute-ly the cat’s meow. Is he her once-a-year opportunity to make whoopee, or might he just be the rich new owner of the hotel?

About the Author

Meg Cooper loves magic in all its forms, from paranormal elements to the power of love. Her stories combine magic with a large dose of humor. She writes from her home in Ohio, generally on the couch in pj's with two cats sleeping on her. With a large mug of coffee close at hand. Lots and lots of coffee.

https://www.facebook.com/MegCooperAuthor

Date(s) free: You can read this title now for free with Kindle Unlimited

Where to Find It

http://amzn.to/1voPy5y

Additional Comments

This one of my ghost shorts was hard on the edits. I'd read up on 20's slang before writing it, but wrote the story in modern slang and went back during edits to make everything period. It ended up being a lot of fun to write, and I love the universe I created here. I may eventually turn this concept into a full novel-length book.



Title: Bank Job (Helen Shepherd Mysteries Book 3)
Author: Cora Buhlert
Genre: Mystery
Total Words: 9,300
Completion Time: 24 hours

Description

At first glance, the robbery in a small bank branch doesn't seem overly mysterious. After all, the CCTV footage clearly shows a masked robber threatening bank clerk Jim Carling with a gun before disabling the cameras.

However, the robber knew a bit too much about the inner workings of the bank, so Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd quickly suspects that the robber had inside help. But who of the five bank employees is the insider? And what happened to Jim Carling after the robber took him hostage?

This is a crime novelette of 9300 words or approx. 30 print pages altogether.

About the Author

Cora Buhlert was born and bred in Bremen, North Germany, where she still lives today - after time spent in London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Mississippi. Cora holds an MA degree in English from the University of Bremen and is currently working towards her PhD. Cora has been writing, since she was a teenager, and has published stories, articles and poetry in various international magazines. When she is not writing, she works as a translator and teacher.

Visit her on the web at www.corabuhlert.com

Date(s) free: Free at Scribd or with Smashwords coupon RW46S

Where to Find It

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OPP0F38
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bank-job-cora-buhlert/1120612428?ean=2940150525283
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/de-DE/ebook/bank-job-5
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id931960996
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/486457
Scribd: https://de.scribd.com/book/243847415/Bank-Job-Helen-Shepherd-Mysteries-3

Additional Comments

Here's a blog post about my experience with the Eight Hour Fiction Challenge.



Radical Revivals


Title: Bloodling Wolf
Author: Aimee Easterling
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Total Words: 6,400
Completion Time: About 5 hours to revise and clean it up

Description

Bloodlings are rare shifters born in animal, rather than human, form...

Due to a chance of fate, Wolfie doesn't walk two-footed until his teenage years. Then he finds that the world looks very different after growing up as a canine. Can Wolfie find acceptance in a pack despite his differences?

This short story is available for free borrowing for subscribers to Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime.

About the Author

Aimee Easterling has been spoiled by four dogs, has spoiled six cats, and has largely been ignored by two guinea pigs, four turtles, a cockatiel, and a slew of fish during her thirty-some year life. Studying biology and working as a naturalist have both informed her writing, but she's quite willing to let reality slide in favor of a good story. When not writing, she loves to read and always keeps books by Robin McKinley, Patricia Briggs, and Elizabeth Peters on her shelf. She is currently hard at work writing her next novel.

Visit her at: http://www.wetknee.com/aimee

Date(s) free: 10/23/14 - 10/27/14

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKPJBNE/

Additional Comments

I originally wrote this as a standalone prequel short story to give away on my email list when I launched my first novel this spring. However, I've changed over to a new free short story to go with my newest novel, and decided to clean Bloodling Wolf up and put it for sale on Amazon. I guess I've grown a lot as a writer over the last year because it needed a *lot* of cleaning.



Title: Deadly Games (Play For Keeps Book 1)
Author: Eva Harper
Genre: Paranormal
Total Words: 13,852
Completion Time: Just under 8 hours

Description

Max bought a group ticket for the Vampire Survival Challenge; twenty-four hours locked in the old underground train network of Sparkrouge city, with only hungry, vicious vampires for company. Sounds fun, right?

Jade has no wish to go down there, but she can't let her younger brother get himself killed. And its only for a day. What could possibly go wrong?

Vampire attacks, taunting game hosts and underground mutants can go wrong, that's what. Soon Jade finds herself fighting for her life and that of her brother and his boyfriend, as the hours count down and their time runs out.

Twenty-four hours have never felt so long.

About the Author

Eva writes because she can't imagine doing anything else. She has so many stories in her head that it would take a hundred lifetimes to write them all, but she's determined to get as much down as possible, to try and declutter her mind a little if nothing else. She likes vampires and action and has a soft spot for romance in the middle of an apocalypse.

Her blog can be found here: http://evaharper.wordpress.com

Date(s) free: 31st October, 5th November

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Games-Play-Keeps-Book-ebook/dp/B00OWE5HLC/

Additional Comments

I learned a lot about my writing style doing this. I worked right up to the eight hour limit; it was getting nail biting there for a moment! But I do love a challenge, and I felt very happy with it by the time I was finally able to press publish.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Results from the September 2014 Challenge


Title: Een Klein Boekje dat gaat over Jou
Author: Scott Gordon
Genre: Children's Picture Book/Foreign Language
Total Words: N/A
Completion Time: 6-8 hours (2-3 hours for Dutch translation, 4 hours to implement)

Description

Neem even de tijd en lees dit hartverwarmende prentenboekje voor aan je kind. Met meer dan 30 pagina's met levendige, computer gegenereerde kunst is er genoeg waar ze in geïnteresseerd in zijn als aanvulling op de geweldige boodschap van het boekje.

Er is geen betere manier om hen te vertellen dat je van ze houdt!

Beschrijvingen van mijn andere populaire kinderboeken volgen hierna (een extra 5 pagina's).

Opmerking: je kunt al mijn boeken gratis lezen met een abonnement op Kindle Unlimited!

About The Author

Scott Gordon is the author of over 100 children's books, including My Little Pet Dragon, My Crazy Pet Frog, Pigtastic, A Little Book About You, A Pocketful of Dinosaurs, Ninja Robot Repairmen and If I Were A Robot. Currently he is hard at work on multiple projects: Secret Agent Disco Dancer, Braedyn Bunny and the Missing Eggs, Baby Bee, Aveline & the Great Pumpkin Patch and more!

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Boekje-gaat-over-Dutch-ebook/dp/B00NKJZG16/

Additional Comments

It's easy to underestimate how much time goes into a children's book, even a foreign translation.



Title: All-Star dell'Alfabeto: Flashcard di Animali Special Bilingual Edition (English + Italian)
Author: Scott Gordon
Genre: Children's Picture Book/Foreign Language
Total Words: N/A
Completion Time: 6-8 hours (2-3 hours for Italian translation, 4 hours to implement)

Description

Dai un'occhiata alle flashcards di cui tutti gli animali stanno parlando! In totale 36 illustrazioni colorate.

Inteso per bambini dai 2 ai 6 anni. Circa 40 pagine. Descrizioni dei miei altri popolari libri per bambini sono incluse al termine della storia (un ulteriore 5 pagine).

This Special Bilingual Edition includes English and Italian language versions side-by-side.

About The Author

Scott Gordon is the author of over 100 children's books, including My Little Pet Dragon, My Crazy Pet Frog, Pigtastic, A Little Book About You, A Pocketful of Dinosaurs, Ninja Robot Repairmen and If I Were A Robot. Currently he is hard at work on multiple projects: Secret Agent Disco Dancer, Braedyn Bunny and the Missing Eggs, Baby Bee, Aveline & the Great Pumpkin Patch and more!

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/All-Star-dellAlfabeto-Flashcard-Animali-Bilingual-ebook/dp/B00NJVZH4Q/




Title: Piccole Cincie: Special Bilingual Edition (English & Italian)
Author: Scott Gordon
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Total Words: N/A
Completion Time: 3-4 hours for the translation, 2-3 hours implementation

Description

Dopo mesi e mesi di solitudine, una piccola cincia si rende conto che le manca qualcuno in particolare nella sua vita. Si mette a scrivere lettere costantemente e aspetta il suo ritorno, ma il tempo passa e non succede nulla. C'è qualcosa che deve dirle da tanto tempo, una cosa davvero molto molto speciale. Riuscirà ad avere la possibilità di farlo?

15 pagine di divertimento. Appropriato per tutte le età, in particolare per bambini dai 3 ai 6 anni. Le descrizioni dei miei altri popolari libri per bambini sono incluse al termine della storia (un ulteriore 5 pagine).

Note: This book contains English and Italian text side-by-side.

About The Author

Scott Gordon is the author of over 100 children's books, including My Little Pet Dragon, My Crazy Pet Frog, Pigtastic, A Little Book About You, A Pocketful of Dinosaurs, Ninja Robot Repairmen and If I Were A Robot. Currently he is hard at work on multiple projects: Secret Agent Disco Dancer, Braedyn Bunny and the Missing Eggs, Baby Bee, Aveline & the Great Pumpkin Patch and more!

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Piccole-Cincie-Special-Bilingual-English-ebook/dp/B00NSCEQ8Y/

Additional Comments

Do readers prefer a strict translation (Italian) or a bilingual version with two languages side-by-side (English & Italian)? I guess we'll find out...




Title: Bible Camp 2
Author: Rob Volver
Genre: Horror
Total Words: 12,500 words
Completion Time: 7.5 hours

Description

Sheriff Dean Johnson is called back early from vacation after nearly a half dozen young people are savagely murdered in a camp in his county. With his deputy and the state police lending a hand, the sheriff heads off into the woods in search of a killer.

Soon the band of law enforcement officers finds what they believe is a trail, and it heads down into a long-abandoned mine. Is the murderer below waiting for them? The only way to find out is to delve into the depths where memories of a nearly-forgotten tragedy continue to stir vengeance in a killer’s heart.

About The Author

Rob Volver is retired, raising chickens and rabbits and shooting targets in his spare time. He writes for the pleasure and hopes others find pleasure in his writing.

Date(s) free: September 9th

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NDYX5WU



Title: Bible Camp 3
Author: Rob Volver
Genre: Horror
Total Words: 12,700 words
Completion Time: 7.5 hours

Description

It has been a year since the horrific murders at Jacob’s Bible Camp, but even though the killer was supposedly slain, the church that owns the property has decided to sell. To that end, the pastor agrees to meet a real estate agent and a potential buyer at the site of the camp itself.

Upon arriving, the agent and the buyer and others with them spot the pastor’s car, but there are no signs of the man himself. Looking around the camp, they eventually split up, and then they go missing, one by one, just like a year earlier.

Does this mean serial killer Tank Tucker is alive? That he survived and has been hiding this whole time, just waiting for this next flock of victims?

About The Author

Rob Volver is retired, raising chickens and rabbits and shooting targets in his spare time. He writes for the pleasure and hopes others find pleasure in his writing.

Date(s) free: 9/15/14

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Bible-Camp-short-story-horror-ebook/dp/B00NICN5DG/

Additional Comments

I try to do something a little different with each of these Bible Camp stories, and I do have an overall theme (of sorts) that's going on, with little hints here and there calling back to various 80s movies, mostly horror or action. In the end, there should be 5 stories altogether, once I can finish them.



Title: Bible Camp 4
Author: Rob Volver
Genre: Horror
Total Words: 12,700 words
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

A year after Tank Tucker’s killing spree at Jacob’s Bible Camp, six people have gone missing. The local police, state patrol and now the FBI are involved, but so far their results have turned up little. They are not even convinced Tucker is alive, let alone that he is behind the disappearances.

The only person to survive an attack by Tucker, Mary Isaacs, has taken it upon herself to lend a hand to the authorities, but her goals are not necessarily the same as those of law enforcement. Mary’s close relationship with God has given her a unique view of the killer, and she hopes to find Tucker and to end his murderous ways while also glorifying the Lord.

The killer has different ideas, however. With the only surviving victim at hand, he has ways of torturing her, and his goal might be the ultimate test of Mary Isaacs’ faith.

Date(s) free: September 23

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NP4JBNA

Additional Comments

This one took a little longer than normal, right at 8 hours, mostly because the story was more challenging. The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, there should be a Bible Camp 5, the last in the series.



Title: Bible Camp 5
Author: Rob Volver
Genre: Horror
Total Words: 11,000
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

A string of brutal murders at Jacob’s Bible Camp during the past year has left behind shattered corpses while local, state and federal law enforcement has proven ineffective. Now a Special Forces squad has been called in to take down the killer, Thomas “Tank” Tucker.”

Into this arena steps another, unknown figure. Dutch has his own mission, going after Tank Tucker, and the stakes seem personal.

With the woods full of cops and FBI agents and military soldiers packing heavy, and a lone gunman bent on his destruction, will Tucker finally meet his match? Or will he do as he has done before, slinking away into the woods while leaving piles of bodies behind him?

About the Author

Rob Volver is retired, raising chickens and rabbits and shooting targets in his spare time. He writes for the pleasure and hopes others find pleasure in his writing.

Date(s) free: September 30th. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can also read this story for free whenever they like.

Where to Find It

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NZ9SQF4/

Additional Comments

I've said all along this would be the final "Bible Camp" story, but it's turned into more of a serialized piece than individual short stories and I have ideas that would extend the series out to 10 total. That being said, I need something of a break, so it might be a while before there's a "Bible Camp 6." And if the readers aren't interested, then I might not proceed, so time will tell.



Title: Eight Hour Fiction #3
Author: Travis Hill
Genre: Science Fiction/Humor
Total Words: 5,178 words
Completion Time: ~8 hours

Description

The Eight Hour Challenge, inspired by best-selling author J.A. Konrath is back!

Eight Hour Fiction #3's September entry is a departure from the usual stories about Gxkxl and alien and General Megatron (don't worry, they'll show up in Eight Hour Fiction #4 before the end of the month!):

1. It Only Hurts In Your Heart - When animal liberation extremist release the wrong group of laboratory animals into the wild, chaos ensues. In this sad, bleak tale of Mike & Janelle Chambers, told through Mike's eyes, the world winds down with a whimper instead of a bang.

3,829 word apocalyptic short story
Teen+ (light explicit language)

2. Cat Dreams - Ever wonder what your cat dreams about? I think about it all the time, to the point I've invented a new device capable of allowing me to experience the dreams of The Dude, my five year old orange & white tabby. There just might be some other uses for it as well...

1,349 word flash fiction story
All ages

Stay tuned for "Eight Hour Fiction #4" and the returning adventures of Gxkxl & General Megatron!

About The Author

I'm an author from Boise, Idaho. I live with my superhero wife and five completely worthless but loveable cats.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAL4JE4


Title: Pisces: Twin Flame Short
Author: Rachel Medhurst
Genre: Romance
Total Words: 7,000
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

I've been dreaming of my twin flame for many life times. When I found him locked in a basement, I knew that I had to surrender so that we could harmonise.

My whole life I felt like I knew him, but when he saw a stranger standing there, he looked like he wanted to kill me. If I rescued him, would he want to be with me? Could I let him go so that he could return to me when he was ready?

About the Author

Rachel Medhurst grew up in Surrey, England. She writes to prove that no matter where you come from, you can be anything you want to be. Your past may shape you, but it doesn't define you. When Rachel isn't writing, she can be found reading and walking in nature.

Check out more at: www.rachelmedhurst.com

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O0302QA/

Additional Comments

I loved having a go at this challenge for the first time. I work better to deadlines so the timing is a great way to get a story down.



Title: Little Chickadee
Author: Scott Gordon
Genre: Children's picture book
Total Words: N/A
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

After months of loneliness, a little chickadee realizes that he misses someone in particular. He writes constantly and waits for her return, but time slowly trickles by with no end in sight. There's something he's been meaning to tell her--something very, very special. Will he get the chance?

About The Author

Scott Gordon is the author of over 100 children's books, including My Little Pet Dragon, My Crazy Pet Frog, Pigtastic, A Little Book About You, A Pocketful of Dinosaurs, Ninja Robot Repairmen and If I Were A Robot. Currently he is hard at work on multiple projects: Secret Agent Disco Dancer, Braedyn Bunny and the Missing Eggs, Baby Bee, Aveline & the Great Pumpkin Patch and more!

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Little-Chickadee-Scott-Gordon-ebook/dp/B00NG1EA9C/



Title: Bottling Farts, Inc. - Episode 2: Defiled
Author: Donald Rump
Genre: Fart Fiction/Humor
Total Words: 4,000+
Completion Time: 10 hours

Description

THE F**KING IDIOT . . .

Vlad Wieckowski has seen better days. With only the clothes on his back, he's out of money, out of luck, and out of gas.

CONFRONTS THE EVIL PINT-SIZED BASTARD . . .

That little sh*t Henry Winkle is at it again, and this time he's got warehouses full of toxic gas at his disposal. Can anyone stop his evil plot to gas the world?

AND GETS F**KED OVER BY A MYSTERIOUS DIPSH*T AGENT . . .

By his letter he is known.

W.

W for Wacky. W for Wicked. W for WTF?!

WILL THE INDELIBLE SH*THEAD GET HIS REVENGE?

Or is mankind totally f**ked?

Defiled is the second episode of an ongoing serial, created specifically for the Eight Hour Fiction Challenge. Each installment is approximately 3,500-4,000 words.

About the Author

When he's not writing about old, crusty farts, Donald Rump writes about actual farts--the stinkier the better. He is also an advocate of the No Fart Left Behind program and marriage equality for all gaseous entities great and small. Apparently, he also gives dating advice.

Mr. Rump lives in Southern Maryland with his pet fart Floofy.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Bottling-Farts-Inc-Episode-Defiled-ebook/dp/B00O2BOOI2/

Additional Comments

I worked on this for at least 10 hours, scattered between four days. While the editing was relaxed and enjoyable, it seemed to go on and on. I'm glad that it's finally out the door and I can move on to something else. Fans of the Bottling Farts series will definitely like this one! Not only is it the longest one yet at 4,000 words, it's also the most complex and features the return of everyone's favorite pint-sized bastard, Henry Winkle. Enjoy!



Title: Max Calzones
Author: Dingleberry Small
Genre: Children's Book/Spanish
Total Words: N/A
Completion Time: 8-10 hours for the translation, 2-3 hours implementation

Description

Wally Wilbert sabía que los concursos literarios eran difíciles, pero ¡por todos los cielos! Durante todo el fin de semana ha trabajado como un esclavo en su más reciente creación, Max Calzones, hasta que se topó con un obstáculo. Enfrentado a la posibilidad de no ser capaz de terminar su obra maestra épica, Wally se involucra más y libra una última batalla.

¿Terminará su atolondrara aventura? ¿O acabará Max Calzones en la proverbial pila de desecho adonde van todas las novelas inconclusas?

ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS

Max Calzones es una historia corta, de aproximadamente 4.000 palabras. Aunque no incluye palabrotas, está llena de ideas locas. Pensada para adolescentes y adultos.

Sobre El Autor

¡Con sólo diez años, Dingleberry Small es un genio literario! Cuando no se está comiendo los mocos, está escribiendo sobre ellos, produciendo las desventuras más dramáticas y conmovedoras que su mente aviesa puede conjurar. Sus historias están llenas de tontos redomados, musculosos maníacos y completos perdedores que vienen de un parque de casas rodantes muy, muy lejano.

Un día espera ganar el Premio Pulitzer, el Galardón Edgar Allan Poe, el Globo de Oro, el Premio Oscar y el del Concurso de Comer Salchichas de Coney Island.

Y si no crees que Dingleberry Small es el mejor autor del mundo, entonces ¡estás completamente loco!

(Nota: Éstas son obras de ficción y no contienen mocos de verdad. Si quieres un moco para acompañar a estas obras maestras de la literatura, debes ponerlo tú.)

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NVJY4BS/

Additional Comments

¡Hay caramba!



Title: Overdose
Author: Cora Buhlert
Genre: Mystery
Total Words: 7,700 words
Completion Time: 12 hours

Description

When Caroline Murray is found dead in an underground parking garage with a needle in her arm, the case seems clear. Caroline died of a drug overdose.

However, everybody who knew Caroline insists that she was vehemently opposed to drugs and would never have taken any. And what was Caroline doing at 544 Grant Road, a building to which she had no known connection?

Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd is quickly convinced that Caroline Murray’s death was not a simple drug overdose. But who had reason to want Caroline dead and why?

About The Author

Cora Buhlert was born and bred in North Germany, where she still lives today – after time spent in London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Mississippi. Cora holds an MA degree in English from the University of Bremen and is currently working towards her PhD. Cora has been writing, since she was a teenager, and has published stories, articles and poetry in various international magazines. When she is not writing, she works as a translator and teacher. Visit her on the web at www.corabuhlert.com or follow her on Twitter under @CoraBuhlert.

Smashwords Coupon Code: SQ95Z (expires 10/8/14)

Where to Find It

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NLYBGTQ
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/overdose-cora-buhlert/1120353839?ean=2940150741447
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/de-DE/ebook/overdose-3
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id919663133
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/480734
Scribd: http://de.scribd.com/book/239935378/Overdose-Helen-Shepherd-Mysteries-2

Additional Comments

A blog post about Cora's Eight Hour Fiction Challenge experience can be found here:

http://pegasus-pulp.com/2014/09/29/overdose-and-the-eight-hour-e-book-challenge/





Title: A Bother and a Brother
Author: Misti Wolanski
Genre: Fantasy
Total Words: 7,220
Fantastic Finish Completion Time: 5 hours

Description

AFTER "A BADGE AND A BULLY"…

Rescuing a boy from a gator had been enough excitement for Ember’s evening, but the night’s just beginning.

About the Author

Misti Wolanski has always loved to play in fantasy land and practiced writing all through her teens. She now freelances as a web writer for her day job, to use those writing skills. In her spare time, she likes crocheting and knitting jewelry, baby clothes, and small toys. She does not, however, embroider.

Smashwords Coupon Code: NN63V (expires 10/30/14)

Where to Find It:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/481223

Additional Comments

Years ago I wrote an urban fantasy short story, "A Blackmail and a Birthday", that was more of a short story featuring someone who happened to be a selkie and knew that but little else about herself, because her birth parents gave her up for adoption. She's since picked up some non-normal friends, but they're not the most forthcoming about details, so she's still pretty ignorant, and what she is doesn't affect her life all that much—except the folks who adopted her are vehemently anti-magic.

Anyway, I started writing a story set before that, trying to cover one of the main trigger events when she actually learned something, and it stalled. And stuttered. And fizzed…

I finally realized I had pieces of 3 short stories all wrapped up in 1. I teased the pieces apart, and I finished "A Badge and a Bully" last month, as a fantastic finish before that was part of the challenge. This month, I finished "A Bother and a Brother", and Lord willing, next month I'll finish the last one, "A Breakdown and a Baby".

This month's "A Bother and a Brother" took 5 hours to finish.

I expect next month's to take longer, because that one has far less written in it, and the tidbits holding over from the original multi-story-in-one need more revision than "A Bother and a Brother" needed.

In any event, this challenge has given me the kick in the pants to get these done. Thank you!



Title: The Woodsman
Author: Craig Hansen
Genre: Horror
Total Words: Just under 88,000 (over 340 pages, 94 chapters)
Fantastic Finish Completion Time: ~28 hours

Description

Sometimes, you have to pay for your good deeds.

Steve Peretti is a prolific serial killer known as The Woodsman. For years, he's terrorized dozens of victims throughout the upper midwest, without drawing attention or suspicion to himself, keeping a low profile. He's cautious, careful, and calculated ... most of the time.

But anyone can make a mistake.

One night, on the way home through Hope, Wisconsin, he stops for gas and ends up foiling a robbery. He gets injured in the process, and ends up in jail over a conceal-carry violation. While in lock-up, he taunts and is attacked by another prisoner, who blinds him.

Then he's given a chance to have his vision restored through an experimental, advanced eye-surgery program at UW-Madison, called EyeCU. His surgery is successful, and he returns from EyeCU ready to rebuild his life with his new eyes. And that means returning to being The Woodsman.

But he begins having strange visions; vivid dreams about acts of kindness and mercy that seem foreign and terrifying to him. Worse, he finds it difficult to carry out his normal acts of evil, leaving him increasingly helpless at a time when he's at his most vulnerable.

Evil can corrupt good, but is the reverse true? Can good disrupt the persistence of evil? If you've ever enjoyed movies like Eyes of Laura Mars, The Eye, or Blink, then The Woodsman is a tale that will defy your expectations, yet leave you entertained and more than a little unsettled.

The Woodsman is a horror novel consisting of nearly 88,000 words, and runs over 340 pages in length.

Date(s) free: N/A

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOYQCGU/

Additional Comments

I first began working on The Woodsman (then called EyeCU) in late 2011. It took longer than I ever expected. The first draft alone took 18 months. I then got discouraged when a small-press tried to change it into a completely different book; I decided to remain indie, instead, but I lost confidence. Then, early this month, my wife challenged me to just finish the book already, and on the same day, the "Fantastic Finish Challenge" was announced. The result of accepting that challenge is that a book I've worked on, on and off, for 33 months, is now complete and available for pre-order on Amazon, with an official launch date of Friday, October 17 for live, automatic delivery to all Kindle pre-orders. The Woodsman is my longest published book to date.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Results from the August 2014 Half-Month Challenge


Title: The Capture
Author: Anna Drake
Genre: Mystery with a touch of romance and a bit of suspense
Total Words: 2,426
Completion Time: ~4 hours

Description

In this short police procedural, Sheriff Delton Ross lends a fellow sheriff a hand and sets out to capture an armed and dangerous felon.

About The Author

Anna Drake fell in love with mysteries when she discovered her first Nancy Drew book in the attic. Now, she spends her days writing mystery and suspense novels and short stories. When not writing or reading, she enjoys relaxing with the family.

Facebook
Website

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Capture-Sheriff-Delton-Ross-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00MSVVJ2W/



Title: Introduction - A Pacifica Flash Fiction
Author: Thomas Diehl
Genre: Science Fiction
Total Words: 2,400 (the story itself is 2,100 words)
Completion Time: 5 hours overall for making the book, 4 of those on writing the story itself. Half an hour more for setting up sales pages on Amazon and Smashwords.

Description

Welcome to Pacifica, floating city of opportunity, creativity, and progress. Take a tour through town, introducing it through the eyes of new arrival Chang Wu on his first day at work. Only, he does not know exactly what his work is, yet.

About The Author

A German writer of both non-fiction and speculative fiction, Thomas Diehl enjoys developing worlds and ideas and filling his stories with them whenever he's not doing non-fiction. He also does do really bad "About the author" sections.

Date(s) free: Free on Smashwords until September 21st (coupon code: NV86X)

Where to Find It

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXAVSQA
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/469239

Additional Comments

Now that was fun, finally getting an opportunity to visit a setting I had in my head for about a year by now. I hadn't written that way for about a decade, just sitting down to type away with nothing in mind but the ending I wanted to arrive at.

My other work available so far is non-fiction in German, so this was a new experience in many ways. I love science fiction but had not gotten around to publish any of it before, being busy with my non-fiction work.

However, I will definitely change the cover later, not happy with the result, but also unable to find something better at the moment.

I wrote a blog post on the book, starting the English version of my blog in the process.



Title: They Creep
Author: Cege Smith
Genre: Horror
Total Words: 8,450 words
Completion Time: 6 hours, 20 min

Description

This year, Halloween brings a cruel trick to Diana Gilbert's door in the form of her required divorce hearing. Although her soon to be ex-husband seems to be eager to erase her from his life, he is noticeably absent once the hearing gets underway.

Then what appears to be normal fire drill drives Diana and the other court employees into a secret tunnel beneath the courthouse. Trapped underground, Diana soon realizes that the voices that have long lived in her head might not be imaginary after all.

Diana is exactly the kind of person that they've been waiting for, and now that they have her in their grasp, they won't let her go before they get what they want.

*****************

This Halloween short story contains strong language and violent situations and is intended for mature audiences.

About The Author

The paranormal and supernatural take center stage in all of Cege Smith's stories. Over the years, she has crafted her own origin stories about vampires (the Bloodtruth series), zombies (the Twisted Souls series), and ghosts, angels, and demons (the Shadows series). She's also taken on the folklore around the Fountain of Youth (the Immortal End series beginning with Ageless). There is something for every reader of the paranormal in Cege's books.

Cege is a Minnesota based writer who is addicted to lattes and B-rated horror films. She had been crafting fiction stories since she was twelve years old. She lives with her husband, two adorable stepsons, and mini long-haired dachshund, Juliet in the suburbs of Minneapolis.

Date(s) Free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/They-Creep-Cege-Smith-ebook/dp/B00N75J7LI/

Additional Comments

Thanks for doing this! Gave me the kick in in the pants I needed to get that short finally written. :)



Title: The Mystery of Willowhurst Manor (Eelkat's Captured By Faeries)
Author: Eelkat/Wendy C. Allen
Genre: Paranormal Erotic Horror
Total Words: 8,000+
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

In 1814, Bethany Matthews answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride. Shortly after arriving in America from London, she was murdered.

In 2014, Becky Burnhart finds herself plagued with dreams about a mail-order bride on her way to America to start a new life.

When Becky discovers the girl in her dreams was real and was murdered, she sets off to a local haunted house to uncover what happened that night 200 years ago at Willowhurst Manor.

This short story of Literary Gothic Monster Porn Erotic Horror was written as part of The August 2014 Eight Hour Fiction Challenge and is only 7,653 words long or approximately 30 printed paperback pages.

ADULT CONTENT WARNING: This fictional work of Literary Gothic Monster Porn Erotic Horror contains sex scenes between a female human and a male ghost. The sex partners in this story are M/f. This book is unsuitable for young readers and anyone who finds sexual encounters with ghosts objectionable. There is also a murder scene which may bother more sensitive readers of Literary Fiction, but would be seen as rather tame by anyone who reads more graphic Horror.

This story is M-Rated and intended for adults only!

ABOUT THE SERIES: EelKat's Captured By Faeries is a collection of Monster Porn Short Stories and Novellas, many of which are inspired by classic (and often obscure) Fairy Tales, FolkLore, and Mythology. Most of the titles in this series are very short from less than 5,000 words long to as many as 18,000 words long. Most stories in this series can be read in under an hour or less. Many are short enough to be read in as little as 15 minutes.

WARNING: While there is strong sexual content in these stories, this series is Horror, not Romance or Erotica! The stories in this series do not have Happy Ever After Endings! If you are looking for HEA, HFN, Romance, or Erotica, you are in the wrong place and this story is not for you. In EelKat's Captured By Faeries, Villains win, Humans die, and Monsters reign supreme. The violence level is often high, in these often Splatter Punk tales of Slasher Gorn Horror. However, while these stories are not "true Erotica", do be aware that they do have highly erotic, often very explicit sexual content in them. This series does classify as Monster Porn on some levels due to all of the stories in the series containing humans having sexual encounters with various monster: Faeries, ghosts, demons, weres, shifters, mythical creatures, aliens, vampires, merfolk, and other types of monsters. All titles in this series are M-Rated/18+ and intended for adults only!

About The Author

Short story author EelKat Wendy Christine Allen lives in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, with a Chihuahua, a rabbit, 13 rescued feral cats, where she has been writing Horror, Science Fiction, Weird/Bizarro, Historical, Satirical Dark Humor, Gorn, Gothic, Alien Erotica, Space Fantasy, & Historical Romance and Monster Porn Flash Fiction & Short Stories since 1978.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MT5AY14

Additional Comments

 I hope you will enjoy reading these stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them for you.

~Many hugs & kisses From EelKat


Title: Eight Hour Fiction #2
Author: Travis Hill
Genre: Science Fiction/Humor
Total Words: 6,954 words (plus additional bonus content)
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

The Eight Hour Challenge, inspired by best-selling author J.A. Konrath is back! If you enjoyed "Eight Hour Fiction #1" (permanently free here at Amazon), and want more of the story, look no further that this new Kindle Unlimited exclusive:

"Friends With Benefits" (5,560 words, teen+) - Gxkxl the hapless alien is back, and this time he's found his niche as a mob enforcer for a local Russian crew. Between intimidation and polishing his comedy, Gxkxl makes a new friend to confide in.

"General Megatron #2" (1,394 words, safe for children) - General Megatron's escape from the Doom Lord's prison of tortures is compromised by the Evil Queen Mother, but the wily general is no stranger to hopeless situations.

Stay tuned for monthly installments of the ongoing adventures of Gxkxl and General Megatron!

About The Author

I'm an author from Boise, Idaho. I live with my superhero wife and five completely worthless but loveable cats.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MRZFD08



Title: Bringing a Ghost to Life
Author: Meg Cooper
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Total Words: 7,000 words
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

Rebecca Fletcher and her sorority sisters plan to spend Halloween night in a supposedly haunted abandoned frat house.  Legend says that if you stay in the frat, the ghost will visit you and give you an unbelievable night of passion.  Rebecca doesn’t believe in the legend, much less ghosts.  But when the ghost of Lawrence Lawson — Law, for short — visits, Rebecca finds she may just want to open her mind.  And body.

Bringing a Ghost to Life is a short erotic paranormal romance.  The story contains strong sexual themes, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

About The Author

Meg Cooper loves magic in all its forms, from paranormal elements to the power of love.  Her stories combine magic with a large dose of humor.  She writes from her home in Ohio, generally on the couch in pj’s with two cats sleeping on her.  And a large mug of coffee close at hand.  Lots and lots of coffee.

Date(s) Free: Eventually this title will be free in all major outlets. In the meantime, please consider supporting this author by purchasing it from your favorite vendor.

Where to Find It

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N56DZVC

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id914095286

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/bringing-a-ghost-to-life

Inktera: http://www.inktera.com/store/title/4fd29fa8-27b1-438b-9c1c-15f18efb7738

Versent: http://www.versentbooks.com/store/title/4fd29fa8-27b1-438b-9c1c-15f18efb7738

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940046246636

Additional Comments

I found that I worked well with this short length. I really enjoyed writing it, and plan on doing several more in the next months.



Title: Bible Camp
Author: Rob Volver
Genre: Horror
Total Words: 12,200 words
Completion Time: 8 hours

Description

When a group of young people are sent by their church to clean up an old bible camp in the mountains, none of them know the secrets of the tragedy that happened there decades earlier. Meeting with the camp’s caretaker, they soon learn some of the tale, but it’s only when night falls and death strikes that they discover true pain and terror. As they are slain one by one, those left struggle to survive, racing through the camp and the woods while searching for safety. But when axes fall and hatchets are slung, throats cut and heads removed, can any hope to live through the night?

About The Author

Rob Volver is retired, raising chickens and shooting targets in his spare time. He writes for the pleasure and hopes others find pleasure in his writing.

Date(s) Free: September 5th. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N6IJPK4

Additional Comments

This was just what I needed to get me writing again after a long while off. It's my homage (i.e. blatant rip-off) to 80s horror movies. I am considering a sequel, maybe even a series if readers show interest.




Title: Intuitive Fate
Author: Sonny Gray
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 3,850 words
Completion Time: 9.5 hours (which included beta and edit)

Description

Jorik's life involves simply trying to survive in a war-torn land. A small commune of outcasts have gathered together, fellow elves as well as human, and they look to Jorik as their leader. It's not a role he desires, but it's a role he's taken and he does his best to see to their safety.

While out checking on animal traps to help to feed the commune, he is taken prisoner by a lover from his past who is now a powerful warlord for a band of outlaw elves. Tension builds as Jorik tries to determine what his ex-lover wants until they seek the solace in each other's arms for a short time of hot elf action.

About The Author

Loves beer, erotica, the dog, the partner...the order depends on atmospheric factors. And moon phase.

Date(s) Free: September 6 and 7, and also available through Kindle Unlimited

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1N3TNI

Additional Comments

Had more of a head's start on getting this written, along with a fast beta/edit. Hooray for advanced planning!



Title: Through A Fog
Author: Hollis Shiloh
Genre: Gay Romance/Fantasy
Total Words: 15,000 words
Completion Time: ~8 hours

Description

Seasickness and an annoying (and strangely attractive) officer are the least of Mark's worries as he transports a huge, magical egg across the ocean on a wooden ship. Because the egg is beginning to hatch...

Heat level: Low
Angst: Some

About The Author

Hollis Shiloh writes love stories about men, also called gay romance or m/m romance, with the preferred genres of contemporary, historical, and fantasy. Hollis's stories tend towards the sweet rather than the spicy. When not writing, the author enjoys reading, retro music, and being around animals.

Date(s) Free: Download your copy when it's free -- August 27th through 31st -- or borrow now through Kindle Unlimited!

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1LNFRK

Additional Comments

To be added to the author's mailing list for updates, or to contact the author for other reasons, please write to Hollis.Shiloh@gmail.com

Blog: http://hollisshiloh.blogspot.com/



Title: Breakup
Author: Ryanna Hart
Genre: Erotica
Total Words: 9,360 words
Completion Time: ~8 hours

Description

An erotic short story. Tyler is out shooting pool with his friend when he accidentally spills beer on a pretty redhead named Emma. In an attempt at chivalry, he invites her back to his nearby apartment so she can borrow a few of his girlfriend’s clothes. But his girlfriend, Alexis, comes home unexpectedly, and when she sees Emma she accuses Tyler of cheating on her. When Alexis reveals a shocking secret the real fireworks begin.

Contains graphic descriptions of sex. Adults only.

About The Author

Ryanna Hart is the author of over a dozen erotic short stories.

Date(s) Free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Breakup-Ryanna-Hart-ebook/dp/B00N1AVSE8



Title: Bottling Farts, Inc., Episode 1: Disheveled
Author: Donald Rump
Genre: Humor/Fart Fiction
Total Words: 2,800
Completion Time: ~9 hours

Description

THE F**KING IDIOT . . .

Vlad Wieckowski has seen better days. With only the clothes on his back, he's out of money, out of luck, and out of gas.

CONFRONTS THE EVIL PINT-SIZED BASTARD . . .

That little sh*t Henry Winkle is at it again, and this time he's got warehouses full of toxic gas at his disposal. Can anyone stop his evil plot to gas the world?

AND GETS F**KED OVER BY A MYSTERIOUS DIPSH*T AGENT . . .

By his letter he is known.

W.

W for Wacky. W for Wicked. W for WTF?!

WILL THE INDELIBLE SH*THEAD GET HIS REVENGE?

Or is mankind totally f**ked?

Disheveled is the first episode of an ongoing serial, created specifically for the Eight Hour Fiction Challenge. Each installment is approximately 3,000 words.

About The Author

When he's not writing about old, crusty farts, Donald Rump writes about actual farts--the stinkier the better. He is also an advocate of the No Fart Left Behind program and marriage equality for all gaseous entities great and small.

Mr. Rump lives in Southern Maryland with his pet fart Floofy.

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Bottling-Farts-Inc-Episode-Disheveled-ebook/dp/B00MW4QLB4/

Additional Comments

It's the stinkiest serial ever! Dedicated to the creator of the Eight Hour Fiction Challenge, Joe Konrath.



Title: In the Hands of the Smith
Author: Misti Wolanski
Genre: Fantasy
Total Words: 3,200
Completion Time: It took me 9.42 hours (565 minutes) for everything—drafting, editing, cover design, file formatting, and upload to 5 different sites. A full 3 hours of that time was because I decided to make a new formatting template, replete with custom scene break images. If not for that, I could've had formatting done in 30 minutes and had everything done in 7 hrs.

Description

For women like Flory, fear comes far more easily than trust. Is the strange dwarf visitor another person she should fear, or might he be what she needs, to be able to trust again?

(A short story of about 3,200 words / 11 pages / 12 minutes for the average reader.)

About The Author

Misti Wolanski has always loved to play in fantasy land, though it took her a while to realize that her mind games were fun enough that others would want to join in, too. In her spare time, she likes crocheting and knitting jewelry, baby clothes, and small toys. However, unlike the narrator in the popular-on-Wattpad A Fistful of Fire, she does not embroider.

She also writes dystopia (as Cara Lee), dark fantasy for adults (as Carralee Byrd), and space opera (as Misty White).

Date(s) free: N/A (Newsletter subscribers got it free.)

Where to Find It

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/468128?ref=Carradee

Additional Comments

The first hour or so was actually "wasted", more or less, because I threw it all out and started over. The story came from a newsletter drawing; newsletter subscribers can tell me someone whose PoV they want to see a story from, and I run a drawing once every 3 months. This is the first such requested story that I finished, and the fan who won it very much enjoyed it. :-)



Title: Unleash Thyself
Author: Carpe Diem
Genre: Inspirational
Total Words: 3,500 words
Completion Time: ~10 hours

Description

On the second week of the new semester, Professor Augustus Tripp poses two compelling questions to his students: "How does one write faster?" and more importantly, "Why would one want to become a faster writer?" Although the thought of writing fast seems like a bad idea on the surface, the old man has a deeper point to help unlock their true potential.

About The Author

Carpe Diem lives by one philosophy only--to seize the day!

Date(s) free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MO1TA2M/

Additional Comments

Unleash Thyself was written in honor of Robin Williams, a masterful comedian and actor who recently passed away. Although the story was written the day before Mr. Williams died, part of him echoes in the work. His films have touched me for so long, I'm not surprised to find a little piece of him inside me.

You will be missed Robin, for many years to come.



Title: Spoiled
Author: Craig Hansen
Genre: Suspense
Total Words: 10,130 words
Completion Time: 11 hours

Description

What if you had enough money to get whatever you wanted, from the time you were a child? Would it corrupt you, or could you learn how to lead a good life?

Mike wrestles with these question, even in the midst of a life that always seems to be falling apart. His mother dedicates herself to raising him with a work ethic, values, and a sense of the worth of a dollar and an honest day's work.

Will it be enough? Or is he already SPOILED?

Spoiled is the first book in the Spoiled Rotten trilogy and runs approximately ten thousand words in length, or just under fifty pages. This novelette will touch your heart and make you wonder whether you're safe every time someone asks you, "Why are you crying?"

Look for Rotten, Book 2 in the trilogy, coming soon.

About The Author

Craig Hansen is the author of Most Likely, Shada, Under Contract, The Devohrah Initiative, and Nice Girl Like You. He lives in the greater Portland, Oregon area with his wife, his 92-year-old father, two cats, and a dog.

Date(s) Free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Spoiled-Rotten-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00N7626J2/



Title: The Cork and the Bottle
Author: Cora Buhlert
Genre: Mystery
Total Words: 4,400 words
Completion Time: 12, not counting the publishing delay

Description

When the landlord of "The Cork and the Bottle" ends up dead in a puddle of blood on the floor of his own pub, the case seems clear. The teen burglars who broke into the pub to steal the contents of the till are the culprits.

But there are things about the case that just don’t add up. And eventually, Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd begins to suspect that the killers are to be found much closer to home...

About The Author

Cora Buhlert was born and bred in North Germany, where she still lives today – after time spent in London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Mississippi. Cora holds an MA degree in English from the University of Bremen and is currently working towards her PhD. Cora has been writing, since she was a teenager, and has published stories, articles and poetry in various international magazines. When she is not writing, she works as a translator and teacher. Visit her on the web at www.corabuhlert.com or follow her on Twitter under @CoraBuhlert.

Date(s) Free: On Scribd with subscription and on XinXii until September 8th with coupon code 8HOURAUG

Where to Find It

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N0A0WKA
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cork-and-the-bottle-cora-buhlert/1120196058?ean=2940150706750
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/de-DE/ebook/the-cork-and-the-bottle
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id912271557
Scribd: http://de.scribd.com/book/237636863/The-Cork-and-the-Bottle
XinXii: https://www.xinxii.com/en/the-cork-and-the-bottle-p-354905.html

Additional Comments

I put up a post about how I wrote my eight hour challenge book here:

http://pegasus-pulp.com/2014/08/29/the-eight-hour-fiction-challenge-for-august-and-the-cork-and-the-bottle/



Title: Five Reasons Why Dating Hot Chicks Is A Bad Idea
Author: Donald Rump
Genre: Bad Dating Advice/Humor
Total Words: 7,000+ words
Completion Time: ~18 hours

Description

You found her! The hottest chick you've ever laid eyes on wants you and only you.

But aren't you forgetting something?

You're broke, and this chick is way out of your league. She's scorching hot and you're…well…lucky to have her. Or so you think...

This short volume will help demystify the impact of high maintenance hotties and encourage you to resist the urge to go into debt  to appease her.

EXCERPT FROM FIVE REASONS WHY DATING HOT CHICKS IS A BAD IDEA

Face it: You’re a cheap bastard! So cheap, it’s amazing that you can find a date at all. Even your five-year-old brother who doesn’t have a dollar to his name isn’t as cheap as your sorry ass. Still, there might be good reason not to date that hot chick you met at the mall last week; reasons that go far beyond conventional wisdom that you’ve considered thus far.

Let this guide be a warning to you, because dating hot chicks isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!

About The Author

When he's not writing about old, crusty farts, Donald Rump writes about actual farts--the stinkier the better. He is also an advocate of the No Fart Left Behind program and marriage equality for all gaseous entities great and small. Apparently, he also gives dating advice.

Mr. Rump lives in Southern Maryland with his pet fart Floofy.

Date(s) Free: Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read this story now for free.

Where to Find It

http://www.amazon.com/Five-Reasons-Dating-Chicks-Idea-ebook/dp/B00N1F8WLK/

Additional Comments

Apparently, I give dating advice, too...