John Connelly authored the adventure memoir PaddleQuest 1500 - A 1500 Mile, 75 Day, Solo Canoe & Kayak Odyssey titled, Dying Out Here Is Not An Option. He co-authored a river guidebook, Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States. He is a contributing author for National Geographic Online, Cooking Light Magazine, and in-flight magazines. He has had articles published about outdoor adventures, the health and wellness benefits of paddling, and the direct relationship between adventures in the wild and resource conservation and stewardship.