Location: United States
Member Since: Jan. 19, 2010
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A. Jarrell Hayes


Biography

Author of fantasy fiction and poetry. Lover of video games, anime, and all things beautiful.

Where to find A. Jarrell Hayes online

Website: http://www.ajhayes.com
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.ajhayes.com/apps/blog

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002BMB9OG

Books

Freedom: A Short Story    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: Free! 2850 words. Published on April 1, 2011. Fiction.
This story is inspired by the political events in Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and other countries in the region. It asks the question: What if Americans did something similar? This story is one possible answer. *Disclaimer: The author is not trying to promote the beliefs or actions of the characters in this story. This is simply a work of fiction.
Detecting Magic with Dick Hunter: The Mort des Hommes Files    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: $0.99 USD. 30370 words. Published on March 9, 2011. Fiction.
What begins as a routine missing person case for Seattle private eye Dick Hunter turns into a personal vendetta. In this zany adventure, Dick Hunter and the angelic jinn, Amie, team up with a host of magical animal familiars to defeat Mort des Hommes, a hell spawn, before his wicked plans come to fruition.
To Woman, From Man: Love Poems    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: $0.99 USD. 5480 words. Published on January 26, 2011. Fiction.
This is a poetry chapbook of masculine love for the feminine. Love is broken down into four categories -- romantic love, unrequited love, sexual love, and love for ones family -- each of which is examined through verse. It as an imaginative ode to one of the most misunderstood words in the English language: Love.
Just Another Angry Black Man    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: $0.99 USD. 4520 words. Published on January 26, 2011. Fiction.
Don't let the title fool you: this collection is about channeling one's anger in a positive manner. The poet takes a snapshot of his opinions of blackness, black manhood, and America as a whole, and puts them out there for the reader. When we begin to understand the other side of the coin and agree to disagree is when we, as a nation and people, will truly live in peace.
Heart and Soul of a Thinker    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: $0.99 USD. 7000 words. Published on January 26, 2011. Fiction.
This collection is full of poems chronicling the triumph and tragedy of humanity. In a world where differences are emphasized, this collection is universal because it simplistically relates the common threads that bind us as a species. The collection as a whole connects life, poetry, dreams, love, space, and time into one circle.
100 + 1 Haiku    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: $0.99 USD. 3130 words. Published on January 26, 2011. Fiction.
Haiku's purpose is / To display life's mysteries / Three lines at a time.
The Enchanted Prince    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: Free! 3750 words. Published on January 20, 2011. Fiction.
The Enchanted Prince is a collection of poems dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Those with mental illnesses are not "crazy" or "insane." They should not be looked down upon by friends, family, the community, and society. A mental illness is the same as a physical illness in regards to the need for effective treatment and support.
Seattle's Hymn    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: Free! 3960 words. Published on January 20, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Seattle's Hymn is a collection of 17 poems written in 2002 after A. Jarrell Hayes took a cross-country train ride from Baltimore to Seattle. The poems are very somber, reflective, emotional, and personal, exposing the reader to a different side of A. Jarrell Hayes.
Impromptu    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: Free! 2510 words. Published on January 20, 2011. Fiction.
In April 2009, A. Jarrell Hayes participated in a Poem-A-Day writing challenge from Writer's Digest. This collection are the poems written during that month.
Stranger Than Speculative Fiction, Vol. 1    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: Free! 24120 words. Published on January 20, 2011. Fiction.
Stranger Than Speculative Fiction, Vol. 1 is a collection of 10 short stories of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. The stories range from thought-provoking to perverse to down-right-weird.
The Laroarian Conflict    by A. Jarrell Hayes
Price: $0.99 USD. 64690 words. Published on August 26, 2010. Fiction.
The magical kingdom of Laroar is without a ruler on the throne. Magicians, thieves, holy men, and others all fight for possession of the vacant throne. To achieve this end they will stop at nothing to obtain the Enigma Crystal, a powerful artifact said to contain the ability to change the entire world.

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Smashwords book reviews by A. Jarrell Hayes

  • Walking Like Morpheus on Oct. 02, 2011
    star star star star star
    A thought-provoking read. I enjoyed the imagination and imagery to create the dream worlds.