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Local Boy Done Gone

by JL Civi ...

Narrated by Brian Ibbott ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

TIME TRAVEL AND THE 27 CLUBThe artist formerly known as Local Boy was the biggest folk rock sensation of the 1970s—until one day he wasn't. His time traveling son made him a star via songs stolen from the future, but later had a change of heart and undid it. Local Boy was back to mowing lawns, fame nothing but a passing daydream.Now Local Boy has another shot at greatness when his future self ... Read more

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TIME TRAVEL AND THE 27 CLUBThe artist formerly known as Local Boy was the biggest folk rock sensation of the 1970s—until one day he wasn't. His time traveling son made him a star via songs stolen from the future, but later had a change of heart and undid it. Local Boy was back to mowing lawns, fame nothing but a passing daydream.Now Local Boy has another shot at greatness when his future self
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Fakist, The: Season 1

by Bill Meeks, Rebecca Johnson ...

Narrated by Bill Meeks, Rebecca Johnson, Anne Marie DeSimone, Bobby Hawke, Brian Brushwood, Brian Ibbott, Dean Demarest, John Harrison, Justin Robert Young0, Peter Price1, Shellane Demarest2, Teri Fruichantie3, The Cast Of The Fakist4, Tom Merritt5, Tony Hooper6, Wynn Mercere7 ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Fakist
Unabridged

5 hours 22 min

LeAnn Snyder is the new Executive Producer In Charge Of Production at The Fakist, a news organization as devoted to making sh– up as other news organizations are to actual journalism. Will she get kicked out of the revolving door when lead anchor Paul DaFoe’s life falls apart on air? As The Fakist himself slowly falls apart, it’s up to LeAnn to hold her favorite newscast together.Between all the ... Read more

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LeAnn Snyder is the new Executive Producer In Charge Of Production at The Fakist, a news organization as devoted to making sh– up as other news organizations are to actual journalism. Will she get kicked out of the revolving door when lead anchor Paul DaFoe’s life falls apart on air? As The Fakist himself slowly falls apart, it’s up to LeAnn to hold her favorite newscast together.Between all the
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Trials of King Sparrow, The

by Bill Meeks ...

Narrated by James Romick ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

King Sparrow is a noble ruler, but his flock is tired, and winter is fast approaching. When a cunning rival betrays him, the King is left for dead, stranded in the freezing wilderness with a broken wing and a hunger for revenge.Hunted by beasts and left to brave the elements alone, King Sparrow must draw on every ounce of his cunning and courage to survive. But survival is only the beginning. He ... Read more

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King Sparrow is a noble ruler, but his flock is tired, and winter is fast approaching. When a cunning rival betrays him, the King is left for dead, stranded in the freezing wilderness with a broken wing and a hunger for revenge.Hunted by beasts and left to brave the elements alone, King Sparrow must draw on every ounce of his cunning and courage to survive. But survival is only the beginning. He
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Fakist, The: One Last Day

by Bill Meeks ...

Narrated by Bill Meeks, Rebecca Johnson, Various ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Fakist
Unabridged

8 hours 41 min

This is a story about a flawed man, born of privilege, who only lived for himself (Paul DaFoe, aka The Fakist*). It tells of the last day of his newscast; of how his enemies plotted against him until the final battle, and of how his partner LeAnne abandoned him just when he thought he had it all figured out. It ends with a podcast. It begins in the wreckage of KCOM Studios on the night of ... Read more

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This is a story about a flawed man, born of privilege, who only lived for himself (Paul DaFoe, aka The Fakist*). It tells of the last day of his newscast; of how his enemies plotted against him until the final battle, and of how his partner LeAnne abandoned him just when he thought he had it all figured out. It ends with a podcast. It begins in the wreckage of KCOM Studios on the night of
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Local Boy Done Gone

by JL Civi ...

The artist formerly known as Local Boy was the biggest folk rock sensation of the '70s—until he wasn't. His time traveling son made him a star via songs stolen from the future, but later had a change of heart and undid it.Now Local Boy has a second chance at fame when his future self arrives to teach him one song for the sake of the timeline. It's an offer he can't refuse—until another time ... Read more

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The artist formerly known as Local Boy was the biggest folk rock sensation of the '70s—until he wasn't. His time traveling son made him a star via songs stolen from the future, but later had a change of heart and undid it.Now Local Boy has a second chance at fame when his future self arrives to teach him one song for the sake of the timeline. It's an offer he can't refuse—until another time
... Read more

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Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide

by Bill Meeks ...

The ultimate guide to building your fan podcast.Do you consider yourself an expert on your favorite TV show, movie, or book? Do you have the knowledge, equipment, charm, and passion, but aren't sure how to create a podcast your listeners will love just as much, if not more, than the media you talk about every week?Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide teaches you how to build an engaging podcast and ... Read more

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The ultimate guide to building your fan podcast.Do you consider yourself an expert on your favorite TV show, movie, or book? Do you have the knowledge, equipment, charm, and passion, but aren't sure how to create a podcast your listeners will love just as much, if not more, than the media you talk about every week?Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide teaches you how to build an engaging podcast and
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The Fakist: Breaking News

The Fakist, #1

by Bill Meeks ...

Series Book 1 - The Fakist
Paul DaFoe never asked to be adopted by a ruthless banking tycoon. He never asked to inherit a corporate empire. He certainly never asked to be shackled to a life of boardrooms, spreadsheets, and power-hungry oligarchs. But when he turns his back on the family business and sets his sights on television, reporting the news isn't enough—Paul wants to fake it. Armed with a silver spoon in his back ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Paul DaFoe never asked to be adopted by a ruthless banking tycoon. He never asked to inherit a corporate empire. He certainly never asked to be shackled to a life of boardrooms, spreadsheets, and power-hungry oligarchs. But when he turns his back on the family business and sets his sights on television, reporting the news isn't enough—Paul wants to fake it. Armed with a silver spoon in his back
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Donuts & Deadbolts

Duty Calls

by JL Civi ...

Series series Duty Calls
Donuts & Deadbolts collects two new entries in the slowly expanding DUTY CALLS universe of interconnected standalone short stories."Doug Zhang Seizes Opportunity" (Donuts)Meet Doug: equal parts showman, baker, and marketing genius. Doug's morning mantra used to be a joke—until beer and batter made his donuts famous."SmithLock's Overthunk Escape Plan" (Deadbolts)Meet Justin: a hesitan... ... Read more

$1.02 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Donuts & Deadbolts collects two new entries in the slowly expanding DUTY CALLS universe of interconnected standalone short stories."Doug Zhang Seizes Opportunity" (Donuts)Meet Doug: equal parts showman, baker, and marketing genius. Doug's morning mantra used to be a joke—until beer and batter made his donuts famous."SmithLock's Overthunk Escape Plan" (Deadbolts)Meet Justin: a hesitan...
... Read more
Dogboy: Danger on Liberty Pier

Dogboy Adventures, #2

by Bill Meeks ...

Series Book 2 - Dogboy Adventures
Sometimes the murder isn't the mystery.Dogboy, Colta City's youthful guardian, faces a twisted mystery when local businessman Dexter Stonehouse is murdered. The plot thickens as Bronson's investigation leads him to a shocking revelation: an old family friend may be entangled in this web of deceit and illusion. As secrets unravel, Bronson must confront the painful truths of his past and decide how ... Read more

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Sometimes the murder isn't the mystery.Dogboy, Colta City's youthful guardian, faces a twisted mystery when local businessman Dexter Stonehouse is murdered. The plot thickens as Bronson's investigation leads him to a shocking revelation: an old family friend may be entangled in this web of deceit and illusion. As secrets unravel, Bronson must confront the painful truths of his past and decide how
... Read more
Infinite Tina: Worlds Apart

Infinite Tina, #1

by Bill Meeks ...

Series Book 1 - Infinite Tina
Alternate realities. Unseen threats. One girl to set it right.Tina Infantino thought her life was a mess—her parents won't stop fighting, and her best friend Ken has been acting distant since the "Space Camp" incident. But things take a turn for the worse when Ken vanishes into another dimension. Suddenly, Tina's thrust into a mission across alternate realities to save him—and maybe the multiverse ... Read more

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Alternate realities. Unseen threats. One girl to set it right.Tina Infantino thought her life was a mess—her parents won't stop fighting, and her best friend Ken has been acting distant since the "Space Camp" incident. But things take a turn for the worse when Ken vanishes into another dimension. Suddenly, Tina's thrust into a mission across alternate realities to save him—and maybe the multiverse
... Read more
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Bert Is Evil

The True Story Behind the Web's First Viral Hit

by Bill Meeks ...

Narrated by Bill Meeks, Elaine Beatty, Dino Ignacio ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

This is the story of the web's first viral hit. Bert Is Evil, a website created in 1997, “collected incriminating images and documents that prove that Bert is not the lovable harmless geek he so successfully makes us think he is.” The site sent shocks waves across the Internet, from New York to Bangladesh. Bill Meeks tells the story of Dino Ignacio, a young college student who rocked the online ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the story of the web's first viral hit. Bert Is Evil, a website created in 1997, “collected incriminating images and documents that prove that Bert is not the lovable harmless geek he so successfully makes us think he is.” The site sent shocks waves across the Internet, from New York to Bangladesh. Bill Meeks tells the story of Dino Ignacio, a young college student who rocked the online
... Read more
Audiobook

Everly Heights Tales

by Bill Meeks ...

Narrated by Bill Meeks, The Cornerstone Theater Players ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

Welcome to Everly Heights, Ohio, where the 90s never ended and the there's always something pulling you back.Everly Heights Tales is a genre-defying anthology collection from creator Bill Meeks, weaving together a tapestry of nostalgia, magic, and “lived-in weirdness.” From a modern musical to a gritty, shadow-filled modern-day noir, these stories explore the heart and soul of a community caught ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to Everly Heights, Ohio, where the 90s never ended and the there's always something pulling you back.Everly Heights Tales is a genre-defying anthology collection from creator Bill Meeks, weaving together a tapestry of nostalgia, magic, and “lived-in weirdness.” From a modern musical to a gritty, shadow-filled modern-day noir, these stories explore the heart and soul of a community caught
... Read more