Deadlock is a novel about the impact of the Supreme Court today . . . and about imminent, real-life choices that will shape both its future and that of our nation.She is a Supreme Court Justice. She is an atheist.And she is about to encounter the God of the truth and justice she has sworn to uphold.For years, Millicent Hollander has been the consistent swing vote on abortion and other hot-button issues. Now she's poised to make history as the first female Chief Justice of the United States...

A breakthrough results in a self-aware program that is intent on preserving itself and manipulating humans.When Matt got a job programming a vacuum cleaner, that is all he thought it was, an appliance. But the program he was writing touched him deep inside, awakening a desire he had once lost. He hid his creation, not sure the world was ready for the ultimate appliance.

Book two of the Darkmatter trilogy, an exciting continuation of the story that began in Mindweb.By outward appearances Micah appears to be a normal teenage girl. Those who know her know she is different, but they don't know how different. With an uncanny intelligence and in-sight, she challenges all around her.

This essential guide to writing effective, evocative lyrics for a range of modern musical style takes a fresh, original approach to a subject that most songwriting guides tend to ignore. James Scott entertains as much as he informs as he takes the reader through the essential concepts and ideas that separate good lyrics from bad. Subjects covered include rhythm, rhyme, emotional concepts, song structures, managing your creativity and James Scott's own concept of "lyrical detchment" - the r...

Double Life, Triple Or Much More… : The crazy erotic stories of Guillaume, a married man who has intense sex outside of his life as a couple. Volume 1Since the birth of our son, my wife has refused sex. Already a little before giving birth, our relations had become less frequent. I work in the Bordeaux region, but I often travel throughout France. I leave home early Monday morning, sometimes as early as Sunday evening, only to return on Friday evening. I also happen to stay in Bord...

A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction!What's the best way to write a "next level" novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called "pantsers," because they write by the "seat of the pants."Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the "plotters."The two sides never seem to agree with each other on the best approach.But wha...

Book three of the Darkmatter trilogy that began with Mindweb.Should Earth be abandoned? That is one question asked in this action-packed finale of the Darkmatter trilogy.Earth is in shambles and its fate hangs in the balance of their fear and courage.

With shades of Charles Portis, Cormac McCarthy and Flannery O’Connor, this is a gothic western transferred to the ice-locked wilds of upstate New York at the turn of the 20th century; a brutal and searing debut novel about a mother’s obsession and a son’s search for answers in the wake of a terrible and violent tragedy.In the winter of 1897, midwife Elspeth Howell returns to her isolated farmstead to find her husband and four of her five children murdered. Before s...

Now, learn the master key for writing great short stories, and the strategies for using them to advance your writing career!As most writers will tell you, the hardest fiction form to master is the short story. To be successful, a short story needs to have "emotional wallop," and in under 7,000 words.Not easy to do.In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell explains the essential ingredient for a successful short story, no matter t...

BLACK MAGIC -- Book 1 of the Black Magic trilogy:Inessa Black and her twin sister, Galina, are young college students living in Denver. When Galina is murdered, Inessa is left with only a numb void and nothing left to live for.The physicist, Dr. Hans Rasmussen, executes a bold science experiment designed to test the very fabric of the universe. But he produces a monster that nobody can control, not even him, its creator. The interdimensional beast is loose, growing, and bec...

When ancient relics awaken and a forgotten demon returns, Icelander and Plasma are thrust into a war between mortals and gods. As the Heart of Frost grants unimaginable power, a divine council moves to stop him. With the world on the brink, Icelander must choose—his humanity… or ascension.

Chicago reels as Juiceman faces his toughest gauntlet yet. After the fall of Captain Liberty and the Super Turks, Juiceman and Freedom stand alone against rising threats— starting with the icy wrath of Icelander, the explosive power of Plasma, and the sinister plots of Dark Liege. As secrets surface and alliances fracture, Juiceman’s world only gets messier. A chaotic interview with the notorious Mancow exposes the truth behind Zach’s paralysis… right before Kill Crazy and the Sisterhood o...