Ebudae
by John H. Carroll
Price: $4.99 USD. 116680 words.
Published on May 13, 2012. Fiction.
Book 2 of the Dralin Trilogy:
On Ebudae Pallon’s sixteenth birthday, she and her best friend Pelya are allowed into the city without escort. They visit the wonders of Carnival and make new friends. However, life in the city of Dralin is never simple . . . or safe.
The Dralin Trilogy is a dark, swords-and-sorcery fantasy series following the lives of a few unusual individuals.
Location: United States
Member Since: Nov. 24, 2010
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John H. Carroll
Biography
John H. Carroll was the youngest of seven children and was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1970 where he was kept in a dresser drawer with the clean socks. Luckily, he wasn’t kept with the dirty socks or else he might have grown up to become slightly warped.
As a child, John spent most of his time wandering through the Mojave Desert in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the sky, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. One of his favorite memories is watching his dad build the fuselage of Evel Kneivel’s skycycle in their garage. One of his least favorite moments was watching that skycycle fall into the Snake River. (Not his dad’s fault and he has documentation to prove it, so nyah)
As a teenager, John spent most of his time driving wherever he could in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the road, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He was the captain of the chess team, lettered in golf and band while in high school, and wasn’t beaten up anywhere near as much as one might imagine.
As an adult, John spends most of his time staring at a computer screen in an attempt to avoid people. He stares at the monitor for hours, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He has been married to his wonderful wife for fifteen years and they have three obnoxio . . . wonderful children who always behave . . . when they’re asleep.
Emo bunny minions surround John at most times. He is their imaginary friend and they look to him for guidance. At one point, they took over the world. No one noticed because they left everything exactly as it was. They gave the world back after a week because it was depressing.
The Willden Trilogy is his first endeavor into the field of writing. Other series and standalone works will be forthcoming. In addition, John has written a number of short stories he publishes for free because he likes you so much. (And it’s good marketing. Shh) He writes in the evenings and weekends whenever possible. Regrettably, the family mentioned in the previous paragraph desires food and shelter, requiring the author to possess a full time job until his writing makes him rich.
As a child, John spent most of his time wandering through the Mojave Desert in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the sky, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. One of his favorite memories is watching his dad build the fuselage of Evel Kneivel’s skycycle in their garage. One of his least favorite moments was watching that skycycle fall into the Snake River. (Not his dad’s fault and he has documentation to prove it, so nyah)
As a teenager, John spent most of his time driving wherever he could in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the road, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He was the captain of the chess team, lettered in golf and band while in high school, and wasn’t beaten up anywhere near as much as one might imagine.
As an adult, John spends most of his time staring at a computer screen in an attempt to avoid people. He stares at the monitor for hours, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He has been married to his wonderful wife for fifteen years and they have three obnoxio . . . wonderful children who always behave . . . when they’re asleep.
Emo bunny minions surround John at most times. He is their imaginary friend and they look to him for guidance. At one point, they took over the world. No one noticed because they left everything exactly as it was. They gave the world back after a week because it was depressing.
The Willden Trilogy is his first endeavor into the field of writing. Other series and standalone works will be forthcoming. In addition, John has written a number of short stories he publishes for free because he likes you so much. (And it’s good marketing. Shh) He writes in the evenings and weekends whenever possible. Regrettably, the family mentioned in the previous paragraph desires food and shelter, requiring the author to possess a full time job until his writing makes him rich.
Where to find John H. Carroll online
Website: http://www.ryallon.blogspot.com/
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Twitter: kookoo88
- kookoo88: Barry Zito, Giants ace pitcher . . . Wut?
- kookoo88: Haylo, Tracy's bunny is tickling my feet. She and Emo are playing in the dining room. (Yes, we really have bunnies named Haylo and Emo)
- kookoo88: "I meant to tell you that". Jenn says that it's a song I should know all the word to by now. :P
- kookoo88: The more rules you apply to art, the less it becomes art
- kookoo88: I don't write erotica because I'd probably only get one shade of grey.
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- Attack of the Sugar Plum Fairies, A Story for Demented Children
- Unholy Cow, A Story for Demented Children
- Drippy the Peg Legged Rainbow, A Story for Demented Children
- The Emo Bunny that Should, A Story for Demented Children
- SAMPLE - Rojuun
Books
The Emo Bunny that Should - Illustrated Edition
by John H. Carroll
Price: $3.99 USD. 3260 words. Published on April 6, 2012. Fiction.
Emo the Bunny was a sad bunny. He preferred gloomy days, walks over a cliff and misery of any sort. One day he saw something very unusual. Normally he'd take a nap and try to forget about it, but for some reason he took an interest. Then things happened. Emo the Bunny hated it when things happened. Caution: This story is not for normal children. With beautiful illustrations by Arlene Rose.
Price: $3.99 USD. 3260 words. Published on April 6, 2012. Fiction.
Emo the Bunny was a sad bunny. He preferred gloomy days, walks over a cliff and misery of any sort. One day he saw something very unusual. Normally he'd take a nap and try to forget about it, but for some reason he took an interest. Then things happened. Emo the Bunny hated it when things happened. Caution: This story is not for normal children. With beautiful illustrations by Arlene Rose.
Attack of the Sugar Plum Fairies, A Story for Demented Children
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 5630 words. Published on October 21, 2011. Fiction.
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
The Sugar Plum Fairies are tired of dancing for nothing. To make matters worse, the North Pole is freezing, they have to wear skimpy outfits and their poor little legs get worn out quickly. When the Elvin Labor Union was formed, the poor little fairies were left out of any sort of fair bargaining agreement. The time has come for all of that to change.
Price: Free! 5630 words. Published on October 21, 2011. Fiction.
(4.67 from 3 reviews) The Sugar Plum Fairies are tired of dancing for nothing. To make matters worse, the North Pole is freezing, they have to wear skimpy outfits and their poor little legs get worn out quickly. When the Elvin Labor Union was formed, the poor little fairies were left out of any sort of fair bargaining agreement. The time has come for all of that to change.
A Collection of Stories for Demented Children
by John H. Carroll
Price: $0.99 USD. 20170 words. Published on October 21, 2011. Fiction.
Five short stories combined into one collection, written for demented children and adults too. Follow the tales of anti-heroes through misadventures and mishaps. Emo bunnies, zombies, rainbows, an unholy cow and sugar plum fairies dance across the pages. Caution, these stories are not for the sane of heart.
Price: $0.99 USD. 20170 words. Published on October 21, 2011. Fiction.
Five short stories combined into one collection, written for demented children and adults too. Follow the tales of anti-heroes through misadventures and mishaps. Emo bunnies, zombies, rainbows, an unholy cow and sugar plum fairies dance across the pages. Caution, these stories are not for the sane of heart.
Dralin
by John H. Carroll
Price: $4.99 USD. 95020 words. Published on October 16, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Many cities know the touch of evil and despair, but none are as bleak as Dralin. A young woman flees her past, making Dralin her destination. A young Guardsman with his own dark history hopes to make a difference in a city without hope. Is sorrow their only destiny, or can love redeem them? Two young girls raised in this city learn life's hard lessons early. Will they be defeated by its evil?
Price: $4.99 USD. 95020 words. Published on October 16, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews) Many cities know the touch of evil and despair, but none are as bleak as Dralin. A young woman flees her past, making Dralin her destination. A young Guardsman with his own dark history hopes to make a difference in a city without hope. Is sorrow their only destiny, or can love redeem them? Two young girls raised in this city learn life's hard lessons early. Will they be defeated by its evil?
The Complete Willden Trilogy
by John H. Carroll
Price: $6.99 USD. 308070 words. Published on October 8, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
The Willden Trilogy is an epic fantasy that follows the adventures of Tathan and his companions through the Willden Forest and into the depths of the world. A new race called Rojuun has appeared in the world and is threatening to make humans their servants. It is the companions’ task to learn more and perhaps rescue a princess if they have the time.
Price: $6.99 USD. 308070 words. Published on October 8, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 4 reviews) The Willden Trilogy is an epic fantasy that follows the adventures of Tathan and his companions through the Willden Forest and into the depths of the world. A new race called Rojuun has appeared in the world and is threatening to make humans their servants. It is the companions’ task to learn more and perhaps rescue a princess if they have the time.
Unholy Cow, A Story for Demented Children
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 5120 words. Published on October 3, 2011. Fiction.
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Everyone keeps talking about holy cows, but nobody wants to discuss the evil, unholy cows. They creep through nighttime pastures, looking for the next opportunity to make the world a worse place to live. Opal’s parents think Halloween is evil and that candy is bad for little children. They have never let her go trick or treating. Runyx the Unholy Cow is about to change that.
Price: Free! 5120 words. Published on October 3, 2011. Fiction.
(4.50 from 2 reviews) Everyone keeps talking about holy cows, but nobody wants to discuss the evil, unholy cows. They creep through nighttime pastures, looking for the next opportunity to make the world a worse place to live. Opal’s parents think Halloween is evil and that candy is bad for little children. They have never let her go trick or treating. Runyx the Unholy Cow is about to change that.
Drippy the Peg Legged Rainbow, A Story for Demented Children
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 4390 words. Published on September 20, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Rainbows have existed throughout the universe since shortly after its inception. Born from light and moisture, they have expanded along with galaxies and other cosmic goo. Many are ancient, being nearly as old as the universe itself. Others are young, only born moments ago. This is the story of one rainbow, neither ancient nor young . . .
Price: Free! 4390 words. Published on September 20, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Rainbows have existed throughout the universe since shortly after its inception. Born from light and moisture, they have expanded along with galaxies and other cosmic goo. Many are ancient, being nearly as old as the universe itself. Others are young, only born moments ago. This is the story of one rainbow, neither ancient nor young . . .
Alien Coffee
by John H. Carroll
Price: $0.99 USD. 23460 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Jillian keeps trying to drink her coffee, only to find the cup empty. However, she is NOT the one drinking it. It frustrates her more and more with each passing day until she finally discovers exactly what has been happening. Aliens, coffee, emo bunnies, snails, teenagers and a Columbian drug lord all take part in this humorous sci-fi romp. It’s hard to tell which one is worse.
Price: $0.99 USD. 23460 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Jillian keeps trying to drink her coffee, only to find the cup empty. However, she is NOT the one drinking it. It frustrates her more and more with each passing day until she finally discovers exactly what has been happening. Aliens, coffee, emo bunnies, snails, teenagers and a Columbian drug lord all take part in this humorous sci-fi romp. It’s hard to tell which one is worse.
Kethril
by John H. Carroll
Price: $4.99 USD. 118340 words. Published on July 17, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Book 3 of the Willden Trilogy: The companions have a plan to return Princess Anilyia to the Kingdom of Mayncal. As with most of their plans, events happen in an entirely different way. The others begin to learn more about Tathan of the Shadows and his murky past. That past presents barriers to accomplishing their goals and they must overcome them.
Price: $4.99 USD. 118340 words. Published on July 17, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Book 3 of the Willden Trilogy: The companions have a plan to return Princess Anilyia to the Kingdom of Mayncal. As with most of their plans, events happen in an entirely different way. The others begin to learn more about Tathan of the Shadows and his murky past. That past presents barriers to accomplishing their goals and they must overcome them.
Zachary Zombie and the Lost Boy, A Story for Demented Children
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 5020 words. Published on April 19, 2011. Fiction.
Zachary Zombie is searching for newts in the forest. He finds a lost boy instead. When the boy asks nicely for help getting to his home in the village, Zachary agrees. Things are bound to go wrong when a magical stag, a pretty woman at the edge of a cliff, a party in the cemetery and villagers with torches and pitchforks are mixed with a craving for brainsss.
Price: Free! 5020 words. Published on April 19, 2011. Fiction.
Zachary Zombie is searching for newts in the forest. He finds a lost boy instead. When the boy asks nicely for help getting to his home in the village, Zachary agrees. Things are bound to go wrong when a magical stag, a pretty woman at the edge of a cliff, a party in the cemetery and villagers with torches and pitchforks are mixed with a craving for brainsss.
Anilyia
by John H. Carroll
Price: $4.99 USD. 95440 words. Published on April 6, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Book 2 of the Willden Trilogy begins the adventure shortly after the events of book one. Tathan and his companions meet danger with a healthy dose of humor and irreverence during their adventure. Tales of a kidnapped princess are spreading like quick-fire and the world may go poof if something isn’t done.
Price: $4.99 USD. 95440 words. Published on April 6, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 2 reviews) Book 2 of the Willden Trilogy begins the adventure shortly after the events of book one. Tathan and his companions meet danger with a healthy dose of humor and irreverence during their adventure. Tales of a kidnapped princess are spreading like quick-fire and the world may go poof if something isn’t done.
Dont Ever Change
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 7620 words. Published on February 24, 2011. Fiction.
(4.67 from 6 reviews)
High school: a time of memories, good and bad. Students get together to sign each other’s yearbooks. “Don’t Ever Change” is a common phrase. What would happen if one of those students never did change? How would that student feel about it? Would it make them happy, sad or psychotic? How would you feel if you had never changed from that young teenager in high school?
Price: Free! 7620 words. Published on February 24, 2011. Fiction.
(4.67 from 6 reviews) High school: a time of memories, good and bad. Students get together to sign each other’s yearbooks. “Don’t Ever Change” is a common phrase. What would happen if one of those students never did change? How would that student feel about it? Would it make them happy, sad or psychotic? How would you feel if you had never changed from that young teenager in high school?
The Emo Bunny That Should, A Story For Demented Children
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 3540 words. Published on January 24, 2011. Fiction.
(4.80 from 5 reviews)
Emo the Bunny was a sad bunny. He preferred gloomy days, walks over a cliff and misery of any sort. One day he saw something very unusual. Normally he'd take a nap and try to forget about it, but for some reason he took an interest. Then things happened. Emo the Bunny hated it when things happened. Caution: This story is not for normal children.
Price: Free! 3540 words. Published on January 24, 2011. Fiction.
(4.80 from 5 reviews) Emo the Bunny was a sad bunny. He preferred gloomy days, walks over a cliff and misery of any sort. One day he saw something very unusual. Normally he'd take a nap and try to forget about it, but for some reason he took an interest. Then things happened. Emo the Bunny hated it when things happened. Caution: This story is not for normal children.
Test Pilot
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 6060 words. Published on December 24, 2010. Fiction.
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Gregg Johnson was a test pilot in the Skull Squadron where death was the only retirement benefit. XOXO-13 was the designation for an experimental spaceship Gregg named Hugs and Kisses. When a tiny thing goes wrong in space, it becomes a very large thing. As usual, it had flaws, but would they be fatal?
Price: Free! 6060 words. Published on December 24, 2010. Fiction.
(4.50 from 2 reviews) Gregg Johnson was a test pilot in the Skull Squadron where death was the only retirement benefit. XOXO-13 was the designation for an experimental spaceship Gregg named Hugs and Kisses. When a tiny thing goes wrong in space, it becomes a very large thing. As usual, it had flaws, but would they be fatal?
Blue Haired Alien Girlfriend
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 6350 words. Published on November 27, 2010. Fiction.
(4.83 from 6 reviews)
Blue Haired Alien Girlfriend is a stand alone short story. Joshua is a manager at FishBurgers who walks home alone every evening. One night, he comes across an unusual blue-haired woman sitting on a bench. He's thrown for a loop when she tells him where she's from, but he doesn't mind. Sometimes love can be a little quirky, sometimes it can be a lot quirky.
Price: Free! 6350 words. Published on November 27, 2010. Fiction.
(4.83 from 6 reviews) Blue Haired Alien Girlfriend is a stand alone short story. Joshua is a manager at FishBurgers who walks home alone every evening. One night, he comes across an unusual blue-haired woman sitting on a bench. He's thrown for a loop when she tells him where she's from, but he doesn't mind. Sometimes love can be a little quirky, sometimes it can be a lot quirky.
Rojuun
by John H. Carroll
Price: Free! 95720 words. Published on November 24, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 5 reviews)
Book 1 of The Willden Trilogy: Rumors are spreading about a new race called Rojuun. They appeared from the depths of the mountains eight hundred years ago with the intention of taking over the world. Tathan of the Shadows has been charged with learning more about them. However, he must learn more about his very unusual companions before he can succeed.
Price: Free! 95720 words. Published on November 24, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 5 reviews) Book 1 of The Willden Trilogy: Rumors are spreading about a new race called Rojuun. They appeared from the depths of the mountains eight hundred years ago with the intention of taking over the world. Tathan of the Shadows has been charged with learning more about them. However, he must learn more about his very unusual companions before he can succeed.
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Smashwords book reviews by John H. Carroll
- The Descent
on Dec. 22, 2010
I liked this and had a fun time reading it. The words flowed smoothly for the most part and made it easy to read. It's about a man with his mind in the clouds. The perfect story for any dreamer. I found myself wondering what was seen in that cloud. Perhaps the writer's imagination?
- The Book of Deacon
on Feb. 27, 2012
As an avid reader of fantasy, sometimes it's hard to try someone new rather than re-reading books I love, but I'm so glad I opened this book. It didn't take long to get involved in Myranda's fate. I found myself nervewracked by what could happen next and had a hard time putting the book down. The characters Myranda meets are fascinating and easy to like. I feel so bad for Deacon though and hope things work out for him. My only two critisms are the lack of chapters, which makes finding my place hard if I swipe up or down on my Kindle instead of sideways, and a few instances of head jumping between characters. These are not enough to truly detract from the story though. :) I've picked up the next two and am halfway through the second. I can't wait to get back to it. :)
- The Great Convergence
on March 05, 2012
An excellent sequel and I can't wait to get to the third. I don't like that the baddies seem invincible and hope that the good guys start to have some successes! Like the first book, the head hopping is a bit disconcerting where the viewpoint switches from one character to the next between paragraphs, but I'm getting used to it.