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06-13-2010, 12:26 AM | #16 |
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Well, I think a big problem with that is that many (perhaps most) of us are ebook enthusiasts because we've run out of space for physical books. I know I'm at the point where, when I was looking for a new place, I had to check the strength and orientation of the floor joists to ensure they could support my shelves. I doubt if I'm along in that. So, another physical book probably wouldn't appeal to a lot of us.
By the way, am I the only one who sees "powerful" and wonders how much it can pull, and sees "compelling" and wonders if it will make me build models of Devil's Tower? Or am I weird, and everyone else just sees a couple of the favorite words of blurb writers? |
07-15-2010, 06:17 PM | #17 |
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Three Minutes More
Remarkable, highly emotional story eloquently told by a critically injured eleven year old.
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/11544 (sample first 5 chapters) Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Minutes-.../dp/B003B3O0JA Laugh. Cry. Get Angry. Cheer. Reflect. |
10-12-2010, 02:51 AM | #18 |
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Powerful "Three Minutes More" Free on Smashwords
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