Ted L Carroll

Biography

Ted L Carroll of Whitworth University, Spokane, WA, whose focuses are Sociology and Psychology, is a Christian, a family man, and grateful to his loving wife, Tanya, his inspiring stepdaughters, Alysa and Alexis, and Editor (and beloved friend) Jeremy Whittington. Ted's debut novel is "The Weathering of Strawberry Ben," though he has been actively writing poetry for years.

Books

All Riled Up: A Story of Wreckage, Restoration, and Rebirth
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 10,490. Language: English. Published: January 19, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Adventure » General
All Riled Up is the story of mid-thirties Rave, his fiancée Annie, Brode (Rave’s best friend), Kade (Rave’s son), Milly (Annie’s mother and Rave’s very own ‘Mrs. Robinson’-esque obsession). Between Rave’s near-death experience, Brode’s relentless friendship, and Kade’s early years’ survival, one can only wonder if Annie’s dragon-chasing habit will kill her - or everyone - involved.
The Strawberry Ben Spiritual Workbook: CoCreating Everyday Eternal Living
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 10,470. Language: English. Published: August 22, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Self-realization, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / General
"The Strawberry Ben Spiritual Workbook: Co-Creating Everyday Eternal Living," was born of requests from personal references -- many readers desired a more “hands on” tool, applicable for daily life, specifically in regards to the application of spirituality and consequentially, genuine spiritual growth. A compendium to my novel OR a stand-alone spiritual-growth/faith-building tool!
The Weathering of Strawberry Ben
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 23,190. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
"The Weathering of Strawberry Ben" is a journey of bereavement, from demonic dependencies to choking desperation and from helpless sadness to soul-thievery. The story also presents one's abrupt awakening to a seemingly strange new life of unconditional love and radical forgiveness. Paradoxical circumstances leave one, unashamedly, wanting more. Would Strawberry Ben kill himself?
Illegal Jesus - Young Immigrant Hispanic Males in Strata Fractured America - An Invitation to Americans from Within
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,190. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2015 . Categories: Essay » Sociology, Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology / Marriage & Family
Illegal Jesus reveals the struggle of Hispanic extended families and newly confronted dilemmas for effective interpersonal dynamics. Also, inter-familial role expectations of young men are discussed in the context of modern and post-modern sociological approaches. A Family Systems Approach is encouraged as a means of seeking solutions to America's, often counterproductive, social services system.