Evelyn Everett-Green was a 20th century American novelist whose most famous works are kids books. She also wrote historical romances and other historical fiction.

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"Golly! I'm getting powerful tired ob dis. Fish what just clusterers 'round youah bait an' won't bite at hit noways is jest trifling and noaccount. I reckon dey's too ornery an' too finiky anyway to be fit to eat. Well, here goes again, though hit ain't no use. I'se dun spit on mah bait fifty times, an' rubbed hit twice with my rabbit's foot, but hit doan' do a bit of good. Dey jes' look at hit an' grin like white folks at a nigger's wedding." The little ebony negro who had spoken let drop his daintily baited hook into the water again with a gesture of disgust.

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Mr. Maverick Narkom, Superintendent of Scotland Yard, looked up from the letter he was perusing, a wrinkle in his brow and one hand spread out over the sheet to keep it open, as the sound of a soft knock broke through the stillness, and with an exasperation born of the knotty problem upon which he was at work, called out an irritable "Come in." Inspector Petrie's head appeared in the aperture, stiff hand at the salute. "I know you wasn't to be disturbed, sir," he began apologetically, "but there's a leddy come to see you. Seemed distressed, and said it was urgent, and begged me for the love of 'even to let her in."

Hackers scheme to use Y2K mania to get rich - plus bowling, chocolate, hip-hop and Estelle.Working on the "Y2K Bug", hackers discover a way to manipulate economic indicators and scheme, with the help of a certain woman, to get rich doing this. They are pursued by other techies, and by rich people who don't like to see their money disappear.Set in the U.S. and Switzerland.

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But now she saw no sign of French Pete and, being too young for concentration, she let her glance rove to other points of the compass. So she was first to become aware that a rider came from the north, the direction of Sulphur Falls, and she called her grandfather to come and see. The horseman loped easily into sight through the brown dust that rose about him. His horse was slim and clean limbed and ran steadily, but Brandon noted that it was showing signs of a long journey made too fast. It was a good horse, but it would not go much farther at the pace it was keeping. And then he frowned as he recognized the rider.

Robert James Campbell Stead (4 September 1880 - 1959) was born at Middleville, Ontario. The family homesteaded at Cartwright, Manitoba in 1882. Robert J.C. Stead began a weekly newspaper in Cartwright in 1899, at the age of 18 years. His first book, The Empire Builders and Other Poems was published in 1908 and for the next 23 years, until 1931, he continued a steady flow of novels, short stories and books of verse, which enriched the portraiture of Canadian prairie life. 

As often as he can possibly manage, Cole slips away from the parties and teas inflicted upon him by his mother to visit Harlowe, the brilliant, mercurial novelty maker he met several months ago when commissioning a piece for his mother. Overwhelmed with work, and preferring to avoid people, Harlowe is not an easy person to know, and Cole values too much their hard-won friendship to ever risk it.As often as he can possibly manage, Cole slips away from the parties and teas inflicted upon him by his mother to visit Harlowe, the brilliant, mercurial novelty maker he met several months ago when commissioning a piece for his mother. Overwhelmed with work, and preferring to avoid people, Harlowe is not an easy person to know, and Cole values too much their hard-won friendship to ever risk it by telling Harlowe of his true feelings. Then Harlowe begins to receive letters from a secret admirer …

A wicked court jester gets his comeuppance in this cautionary tale, first published in Silver Blade Fantasy Quarterly.Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC and the contemporary magic realism novel QUEEN OF TIME. 'Last Laughter' is part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES.The revised edition of Hacker School, now a trilogy with the addition of two new stories. In a dystopian world, who will decide the future of mankind?After the Great Chaos, Jake's tribe decides it's time to expand from their hidden valley and once more deal with other societies.David's tribe is trying to gather technology and reconstruct some of the technical marvels that once existed. They are violently opposed by anti-scavengers that wait for promised help from now vanished bureaucracies.Charlene is mostly healed from her many battles. She's surprised by what may be a way to survive. Does this hacker really offer a small chance of escape? Maybe human rights hacktivism is in her future. Probably not. Is it foolish to trust someone just because he remembers how to laugh?Hacker School is a three act prelude to the cyberhug.me series. "Your life is a burning match. Ignite a bonfire." - Allan R. Wallace

Jak is a pilot who would rather kick back with a cold drink than stick his neck out to save the galaxy. But, as we all know, life often gets in the way of these ‘big dreams.’In the spirit of space operas of old, comes a light hearted, action packed novel following the exploits of the best low quality pirate in the galaxy - Jak Phoenix.Jak Phoenix is a pilot who would rather kick back with a cold drink than stick his neck out to save the galaxy. But, as we all know, life often gets in the way of these 'big dreams.' Jak and his longtime friend Baxter once again find themselves on the verge of bankruptcy. A last minute salvage mission delivers more than they bargained for when Jak's old enemy shows up and steals their haul out from under them. When it is revealed the cargo is more important than any of them realized, Jak decides, against his better judgment, that a retrieval is necessary. His pursuit leads him right past his enemy and into the hands of the most feared pirate in the galaxy. In the spirit of space operas of old, comes an action packed novel following the exploits of the best low quality pirate in the galaxy - Jak Phoenix. “Perfectly paced to keep science fiction fans absorbed and engaged." - Eloise Michael, Feathered Quill Book Reviews“This space opera chuckle-fest is just plain fun to read.” - Tracy Falbe, Author of the Rys Chronicles Fantasy Series

This is the story of what happens when a character begins to talk back to the author . . . not a good plan in the long run! (Watch out for those Woodle Pooves!)This is the story of what happens when a character begins to talk back to the author . . . not a good plan in the long run! (Watch out for those Woodle Pooves!)Authors often say their characters make the decisions in the stories. However, in the end, we all know who's really in charge, right?

Your first love isn’t the first person you give your heart to—it’s the first one who breaks it. School is almost out for Audrey, but the panic attacks are just beginning. Because Audrey told a lie and now her classmate, Ana, is dead. Just as her world begins to spin out of control, Audrey meets the enigmatic Rad—the boy who could turn it all around. But will their ill-timed romance drive her closer to the edge?

The Aldens help set up the new Dino World exhibit at the natural history museum! But then dinosaur bones are stolen. Who’s trying to sabotage the exhibit?

In a bar, a clever sot is observed conning a naïve fellow patron for drinks and money.In a bar, a down-and-outer relates a tale from his former life in order to win the sympathy of another patron, who plies him with drinks. The arc of his story aims downward, until the other patron, thoroughly depressed, leaves money for the down-and-outer as he leaves the bar. Afterwards, the narrator, the bartender and the down-and-outer frankly analyze the effects of his tale.

What are the consequences when an angel falls in love with a demon? Phaedra knows her place as an angel messenger in training. But when passion develops between Phaedra and Erebus - a demon prisoner under her watch - the angelic Council must decide their fate.'Forbidden' is a short tale taken from the 'From Elsewhere' collection - six short stories of unearthly visitors.What are the consequences when an angel falls in love with a demon? Phaedra knows her place as an angel messenger in training. But when passion develops between Phaedra and Erebus - a demon prisoner under her watch - the angelic Council must decide their fate.Awarded 3rd Place in the 2008 Gimme Credit Short Screenplay Competition for the script version of this story, 'Forbidden' is a tale taken from the 'From Elsewhere' collection - six short stories of unearthly visitors.Other titles in the From Elsewhere collection:The FoundlingGrey Eyes In SilverThe HearingThemThe Long View

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The Lettered Affair is a clean Regency romance about duty, sacrifice, the loyalty of sisters, love found, love lost, and love forbidden.Cassandra and Juliana are the Bering Sisters living in Regency England, 1810. When the dying Earl of Abbotden convinces Cassandra, his eldest daughter, to marry the heir of the entail, the Earl dies knowing his family and estate are safe. Being a faithful wife comes easy to the dutiful Cassandra. Her mother died giving birth to her, and Cassandra has spent her life trying to live up to her beloved mother’s memory by always doing the right thing. Everything changes when Cassandra’s new husband introduces her to Lord Halithorpe. When she receives a letter from him, Cassandra is devastated she can love anyone other than her husband.Juliana is the exact opposite of her duty bound sister. Born from an ill-fated second marriage, she is carefree and confident and refuses to see her sister settle for a loveless marriage. She ignores society’s rules that bind Cassandra’s future and struggles with her own growing attraction for Lord Kemnay, Lord Halithorpe’s handsome cousin. Against Cassandra’s wishes, Juliana schemes to unite Lord Halithorpe with her sister. Juliana does not believe her actions will ruffle anything more than society’s antiquated rules, but her meddling causes a chance meeting between Juliana’s sadistic mother and Lord Halithorpe’s infamous brother. The vindictive duo plots revenge against their families and ignites a dangerous obsession that threatens more than Cassandra’s reputation or Juliana’s future.