The Mackerby Scandal
(UKA Press, 2004)
Novel £7.99
ISBN no: 1-904781-10-1
Paperback (186 pages)
Genre: Historical Romance (Regency)

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Synopsis
Catherine Haywood is destined to marry well. Her father has even selected a suitable husband for her - Mr Larkin of Ellis Park. Haunted by the scandalous fate that befell Miss Mackerby eight years ago, she becomes engaged to him, determined that history will not repeat itself. But then she meets James, Mr Larkin's groom... Set against the bitter class struggles of the Regency period, this historical romance unfolds the story of an unfeasible relationship between a lady of the gentry and her fiancé's manservant.

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'If that stable boy were a gentleman, I am sure I should be half in love with him by now! He looks very well indeed, do not you find?' Catherine was too much appalled at Sarah's want of delicacy to reply. As they were returning home, however, Catherine's curiosity overcame her modesty and she stole a glance at James. She felt as though she had never really looked at him before. His hair was as untidy as ever and his clothes were certainly unimpressive, being the commonest livery. But beneath the brim of his top hat, she could see that his eyes glittered like two dark jewels and his strong nose seemed sculpted from stone. It was altogether a more handsome face than any she had yet come across in a ballroom and she found she must agree with her friend. If James were a gentleman, she certainly might be in some danger. Then she suddenly remembered the destitute Miss Mackerby and looked away in horror.

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The Republic of Joy
(Lulu Press, 2006)
Short story anthology £3.99
Paperback (124 pages)
Genre: SciFi & Drama

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The Republic of Joy
, the title story, is set in the far future, where a chilling dystopian society is threatening to destroy the very thing that makes us human - our spirit. When Lower Lalu meets Newbie Veritas_7, she suddenly begins to question her entire world - why so many Citizens disappear, the real purpose of the Republican Knights and, ultimately, the truth about her origins. When a meeting with the Emperor looms, Lalu must choose between specious honour and a deadly freedom.
Of the sixteen short stories in this collection, eight have never been published before. The stories are categoriesed by genre, with Science Fiction, Romance and Drama all represented.

All 16 short stories in this anthology are by Omma Velada.

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Congratulations! Your registration was successful and you are now a fully accredited Citizen of the most advanced and prosperous society on Earth. Our population growth rate is currently stable at 0.004% and our currency, cybercash, is the world's strongest currency. We combine the most efficient
direct-to-registry VRML compiler with Earth's top hacker programmers and the latest in Japanese touch-pressure suits to bring the exquisite beauty of our very special city to your own personal Capsule.
Your current contract runs for five years, until 2418. Good Citizens will be invited to join our lifetime renewal scheme.
In just a few moments you will be automatically uploaded to Paradise Plaza, our city square, for your inauguration ceremony, which includes a tour of the Republic, and a choice of home and employment. If you have any queries, please contact your local ZapStation, where our friendly Borgs are waiting to assist you.
Welcome to the Free World. Welcome to the Republic of Joy!

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Voices from the Web (Volume II)
(UKA Press, 2004)
Short story anthology £9.99
ISBN no: 1-904781-23-3
Paperback (288 pages)
Genre: Miscellaneous

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One year ago UKAuthors.com, a website where prose and poetry writers display their work, published a seminal collection of writing chosen democratically in the true spirit of the Internet to showcase the excellence of writing available on the site, and to dismiss for ever the prejudices about the inferior standard of World Wide Web writing. This is believed to have been a world "first" for a Web writing site to cross the barrier into print without editorial intervention of any kind beyond considerations of space. Its case now established beyond question, and following up on this exciting innovation, UKAuthors.com is proud to present it's latest collection, once again chosen by the votes of all UKAuthors.com's thousands of members to represent la crème de la crème of new work appearing on the site. In the second Voices anthology, UKAuthors has surpassed even the spectacular quality of the first selection and invites comparison with the absolute best short prose and poetry writing available anywhere. With the second Voices From the Web anthology the project simply goes from strength to strength. Enjoy the contents: we worked hard to create this book and we know you will.

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Bubble-Gum and Knives
(Lulu Press, 2006)
Poetry anthology £3.07
Paperback (52 pages)
Genre: Miscellaneous

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At over 30 poems, this collection covers the full range of human emotion, from ecstasy to despair, with sonnets, ballads, free verse, concrete poetry and even bilingal poetry represented. A selection of juvenilia is also included.

All 33 poems in this anthology are by Omma Velada.

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Whispers of Inspirations
(The Sunpiper Press, 2007)
Poetry anthology
ISBN no: 0-9770050-0-3
Paperback (260 pages)
Genre: Miscellaneous

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It's been said that a man must first move himself before he can move the hearts of others. In this diverse collection, each poem not only captures the thoughts of its readers, but aspires to touch their souls, as well. Individually, each piece of the puzzle proves thought-provoking and heartfelt. Collectively, however, the entire portrait provides undeniable evidence that none of us is ever alone.

Omma Velada has one poem published in this anthology:
Sonnet for my Sister

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Dancing Shadows
(Lulu Press, 2004)
Poetry anthology £3.50
Paperback (105 pages)
Genre: Horror

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Synopsis
Poetry written by Lulu poets. Second Lulu poetry charity collection. This book is filled with horrofic poetry.

Omma Velada has 2 poems published in this anthology:
The Devil Has Won (Sonnet)
To Dream, To Wake (Ballad)

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New Pleiades Anthology of Poetry
(Kedco Studios, 2005)
Poetry anthology CD ROM £8.50
ISBN no: 1-878431-52-8
Genre: Miscellaneous

Out of print

Synopsis
The New Pleiades Anthology of Poetry/Le Florilège de la nouvelle Pléiade is an international, multilingual anthology of poetry for the early Third Millennium, featuring some 28 poets writing in English, French, Greek, Japanese, Latin, Spanish and Turkish from 8 nations: Canada, France, Japan, Nepal, Spain, Turkey, UK and USA. Book in CD ROM format.

Omma Velada has 10 poems published in this anthology:
Eine Besondere Zeit (A Special Time)
Empty Room
Go-Go Girl
Hopeless
Horizon Pool
Mocking Me
Rabbity Jack
Somewhere Under The Rainbow
The Beauty In The Puddle
Thorn

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Print magazines
Blood & Thunder (2007 issue) - The Silent Boy (short story)
The Eildon Tree (2006 issue) - How to steal a Goat (from a Witch) (short story)
Blood & Thunder (2005 issue) - Finding Grace (short story)
SciFantastic (October 2005 issue) - From Dust Till Dawn (article)

Online magazines
Spoiled Ink Literary Magazine [now Edit Red] (January 2006 issue) - Oblivion (short story)
LitVision
(April 2005 issue) - Five Minutes Ago (short story)
LitVision
(January 2005 issue) - A Little Bit Of Blood (short story)
The Beat
(Issue 3, December 2004) - Psycho Yann's Girl (short story)
Sarah
(September 2004 issue) - The Boy Who Could Teleport (short story)
JMWW
(Autumn 2004 issue) - Oblivion (short story)

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