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September 08, 2007 11:19 PM EDT --
Chapter 1
The Letter
Mrs. Amelia Evans sat alone in the dark room gazing out the window. The angry sea crashed against the rocks below spraying its white foam against the . . .
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January 28, 2008 09:10 AM EST --
This is a non entry in the non existant lurid crime drama genre. There is no contest, there is no "moving onto the next round." It doesn't need a "10" to do anything. . . .
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October 18, 2007 09:43 PM EDT --
Chapter 1
London, 1815
"Gregory St. John, Viscount Ravenscroft and The Honorable Francis St. John," bellowed the footman from the . . .
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August 24, 2007 09:22 AM EDT --
I just did yet another rewrite and I need some practical opinions and critiques. I've been burned before by people who are just plain mean, so please, constructive criticism? I can take that, no problem, . . .
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December 13, 2007 10:59 AM EST --
Chapter Two
"Will the noise from the team tramping back and forth . . . pulling things apart, vacuuming . . ." Jake trailed off, looking concerned. . . .
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April 13, 2007 09:26 PM EDT --
Chapter 1 (This is something I've been writing for my kids)
My name is Joshua and this is my story.
When it happened. I didn’t stop to think about it. These things happen . . .
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March 20, 2007 10:45 PM EDT --
I have entered the First Chapters Competition, but unfortunately, without the massive extended family of some of the entrants, appear to be at somewhat of a handicap. I am therefore using Gather's . . .
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April 14, 2007 05:32 PM EDT --
Chapter One (Revised)
Jessica’s Prince
Soft green eyes gazed at Jessica from under a broad forehead, thick lips smiled, moist, tempting. She was melting, her heart turning to . . .
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April 14, 2007 05:44 PM EDT --
Chapter Two
Minding the Store
The door of the hardware store jingled as Will Jackson opened it to leave. Dwight, the storeowner grunted and returned to his catalog. S-hooks and short . . .
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January 18, 2008 09:01 PM EST --
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October 19, 2007 08:34 PM EDT --
Chapter 1
The Wheels Of Justice
The D.C. Superior Court building is nothing short of a miracle of modern innovation and technology. . . .
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November 15, 2007 10:32 AM EST --
Well, the day is finally here and I can't stop my hands from shaking. Although I swallow down gulp after gulp of my orange juice, my throat remains dry. I have decided to open myself up . . .
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September 18, 2007 12:53 AM EDT --
I may be a little late to the game since there are only about 24 hours left to the contest, but I finally got around to creating a photo essay. I compiled pictures from my travels, all of which inspired . . .
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January 26, 2008 09:35 PM EST --
Shortly after submitting the first chapter of my novel in the Next Great Crime Writer Contest, I wondered just how good (or not so good) a former Gather.com . . .
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April 14, 2007 05:48 PM EDT --
Chapter Three
Guilt
Jessica heard Dad’s voice outside the barn. She must have cried herself to sleep, for she was sprawled out on the floor of the hayloft. She lifted her head . . .
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December 21, 2007 10:36 PM EST --
CHAPTER ONE
I remembered Della.
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January 09, 2008 04:01 PM EST --
The following is my first attempt to rewrite my 2007 NaNoWriMo Novel. It's still a draft but this time I can actually tie some thing together, provide better descriptions, and generaly eliminate . . .
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September 24, 2007 11:29 AM EDT --
Chapter 2
Nick spotted Sienna jogging towards him, sunglasses on as usual, ignoring everyone around her. Very aware the spike in his heartbeat had nothing to do with his pace, he . . .
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November 11, 2007 04:54 PM EST --
0630
“Everyone up and hit the showers, now.” . . .
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August 26, 2009 03:43 PM EDT --
Today's Wild Card author is:
Andrew Peterson
and the book:
North! Or Be Eaten
WaterBrook Press (August 18, 2009)
ABOUT . . .
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