Carl Hose
Biography
About Carl Hose
Carl is the author of several works of fiction, including "Deadtown and Other Tales of Horror Set in the Old West," "Fematales Unleashed," "Dead Rising," "Dead Horizon," and "Pornocopia."
Carl’s work has appeared in the zombie anthology "Cold Storage", which he co-edited. His work has also appeared in "Champagne Shivers 2007," "DeathGrip: It Came from the Cinema," "DeathGrip: Exit Laughing," the horror-romance anthology "Loving the Undead," the erotic paranormal ghost anthology "Beyond Desire," the "Book of Tentacles", "Through the Eyes of the Undead," "Silver Moon, Bloody Bullets," and several issues of Lighthouse Digest.
Carl’s poetry appears in the zombie poetry anthology "Vicious Verses and Reanimated Rhymes."
His adult credits include fiction in Bi-Times, Swinging Times, Ruthie’s Club, Oysters and Chocolate, Good Vibrations, Three Pillows, the erotic anthology "Frenzy," and his erotic collection "Pornocopia."
Carl’s nonfiction has appeared in The Blue Review, Writer’s Journal, and the horror film essay anthology "Butcher Knives and Body Counts."
Carl lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Marcella and their three boys.
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Smashwords book reviews by Carl Hose
- Cry Havoc
on Dec. 14, 2010
William Todd Rose is one of those writers you discover and feel as if you've discovered a gem. This guy's writing is way above par. Tight plot lines, characters that live and breathe -- and sometimes die. There are a lot of books to choose from these days. I hate to waste my time on a loser. If you feel the same, let me assure you, buying anything written by W.T. Rose will leave you satisfied. I wouldn't steer you wrong. If you want a good read -- something worthy of your time and money -- grab Cry Havoc and enjoy.
- Checkmate and Other Stories
on Dec. 16, 2010
This is a hot little collection of entertaining stories like glittering jewels. I love the descriptions. Icy chooses words that are not always used -- she avaoids the common. Her characters ring with truth. She has a talent for the written word. This collection of tales would be worth paying for -- it's certainly worth reading for free.
- Shut The Fuck Up And Die!
on July 11, 2011
The title of this book is bold and to the point. I couldn't resist giving it a try. Besides an awesome cover, the promise of a graphic story was too appealing to pass on. "Shut the Fuck up and Die" starts out as a traditional tale of hillbilly horror, but it quickly takes a surprising twist, which I can't get into without giving away the story. All I can say is that it is a shocking twist that takes the story into a decidely exciting, dark and extremely brutal realm. As always, William Todd's writing style is engaging and his descriptions are on the mark. He masterfully pulled off descriptive scenes in this book that made me shudder. This is an awesome read and one that will bring you disgusting surprises along the way. Characters and back story are developed logically, without disrupting the rhythm and instensity of the tale. If you think you have the stomach for gruesome and graphic, give this book a spot on your digital shelf.
- Confessions of a Sorority Girl: Interracial Delight
on Oct. 05, 2011
The writing is top notch. Detailed, but more than a simple wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am. That can get boring. This writer has the skill to write sex without making it boring. Hot descriptions, fun characters. A good story. I'd read more.
- Undead Nocturne: Even Dead Men Die
on Oct. 26, 2011
This is a well-written tale with a noir feel. I enjoyed the concept tremendously -- the blending of the zombie story line with a traditional detective story. Those elements one might find cliche enhance the story for me, since this is the type of story I enjoy reading. Vivid, detailed description and an ending that entices readers to continue. While this is a stand-alone story, it is the start of an ongoing series, and one I believe I will be interested in following.
- Sexual Healing
on Oct. 28, 2011
I would recommend reading Max. This story was phenomenal. The sex scenes were hot, not overly described, and approached in a fresh, extremely enticing manner. But there's more. This story is just that -- a story. I was caught by surprise by the ending, which I won't divulge here. Throughout, I was drawn in by the mystery of the story, and the main female character was simply an arousing creation. I worked for several years as a chemical substance abuse technician and found the dramatic subject matter here was dealt with realistically. Great story by an accomplished writer.
- Zombie Tea Party
on Nov. 03, 2011
The collection of stories contained in "Zombie Tea Party" vary in length and depth. I all cases, these are gruesome stories of life after death for some and survival for others. The writing is descriptive, the stories entertaining and written well. While one or two of them ended too soon, even these were enjoyable as slice-of-life zombie apocalypse pieces. A couple of the stories stood out for me, including "Caution, Smoke Ahead," and "Sanctuary." I particularly enjoyed reading an excerpt of the upcoming novella from this author, "Dying Days." The excerpt whet my appetite for more of the book, which promises to quite cool. The main female lead is going to be fun and the story starts with a bang. Overall, "Zombie Tea Party" is a good read for zombie fans and the upcoming novella will be more of the same.
- Down on the Beach
on Nov. 03, 2011
The title is an excellent play on words for the story content. Excellent writing, hot, sexy, descriptive. This author does more for character development and sexual narrative in just under a couple of thousand words than most do with a novel. The story served to make me want to read more from this author. While this one was free, I would gladly spend money to read more from Alessisa Brio. This is what erotic writing should be.
- Loving Siblings: Mitch & Lorelai
on Nov. 19, 2011
I have good and bad to say about this book. First the bad. The author has a distinct problem with commas. There were misplaced commas throughout the book, breaking the rhythm of the story. There were also shifts in tense, often within the same paragraph, again making it hard to read. Finally, there were typos that could have been taken care of with some editing. Normally, when I get a book and start noticing errors in mechanics, typos, etc, I simply put the book aside. That brings me to the good points here. The story was so intriguing, with such well-rounded characters, that I forced myself to wade through the poor mechanics to find out how the story turned out. I wasn't disappointed. Great story with a great ending. I'm happy I ignored the flaws to get to the heart of the matter. Mechanics and grammar can be taught. Telling a great story is something that comes natural. While this author needs work on the technical side, she can tell a very good story. I would like to read more of her taboo work, but would hope to see a more efficient technical presentation. I can't give five stars to a book with this many technical errors. I can rate it on story only. A better handle on the technical side of writing would have gotten this one a five.
- Summer Shorts 2
on Nov. 27, 2011
This is a collection of three short stories loosely tied together. A follow up to the original, much shorter, Summer Shorts, this collection offers a blistering peek into the sex lives of some residents of a town called Carnal. The stories are well written, with fresh, sexy descriptions of the sex acts and characters that have unique personalities. The concept is good, as well as the writing. I would enjoy reading more from this author.
- Dying Days
on Jan. 12, 2012
Are you a fan of AMC's "Walking Dead?" I am. I absolutely love the show, which is why I was so taken by "Dying Days." This book offers a world and a set of characters with the same feel as "Walking Dead." What I particularly like about it, as I do with "Walking Dead," is the fact that the characters stand out more than the zombies. This makes for a more rounded story. Don't get me wrong. There are plenty of zombies here, they just don't overshadow the survivors. That's a plus. I was drawn immediately into the story and enjoyed it from start to finish. Armand creates a post apocalyptic zombie world that is familiar to the genre, yet fresh enough to make it interesting. This is a book I would recommend for the serious zombie fan -- Carl Hose, author of "Dead Rising" and "Dead Horizon."
- Blood Related
on Jan. 13, 2012
I read "Blood Related" in just a couple of days. This is a taut, graphic story of a serial killer family (hence the title). Cook does a wonderful job creating characters that are believable and quite frightening. His scenes are written to shock, which they manage to do quite nicely. The psychological make up of these characters, as well as the detailed history, will take you into the heart and soul of the serial killer's playground. cook delivers the goods that will make you want to lock your doors and windows.
- Apocalyptic Organ Grinder
on Jan. 13, 2012
I adored this book. The world designed by William Todd Rose in this tale is epic. I would enjoy a film version. The main character, Kline, is strong and principled. The task at hand for him is a difficult one, but he handles it admirably. Rose ensures Kline's human side shows through and dictates his duties. The spewers in this story are an integral part of the story. Apocalyptic Organ Grinder is a unique, well crafted piece of work I recommend highly. Extremely enjoyable and very engaging. I read it faster than I got around to reviewing it. Good stuff.
