by Nicole | Jun 12, 2020 | Life Story
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER. THIS IS NOT HYPERBOLE. I’ve been thinking about what makes me tick lately. And because I’m such a commoner, I figure this applies to other people all over the place. Like people everywhere find the same things alluring that I...
by Nicole | Dec 9, 2019 | Life Story
This cat gets it. The sun IS life. This post is heavy. And raw. And I’m sorry, in a way, to share it. But hopefully you’ll forgive me! Next week will be better. You know me. I like to joke and have fun! It’s my favorite thing to do—approach the world with...
by Nicole | Nov 20, 2019 | Life Story
Sobek on my shoulder. Like sunshine, aka a John Denver song, but better. Because he purrs. Do you ever have one of those moments where you wonder why you do anything?Just what is the point?I’m not sure there is one.BUT.This poem. By Mary Oliver.I know what...
by Nicole | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
For the last leg of relaunching the Feed series with new covers, I’m doing a MASSIVE giveaway. I convinced a bunch of really REALLY good authors to help me load this Kindle Paperwhite up with their books, and I’m super pumped to share it with you. Because...
by Nicole | May 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’m currently polishing up the final draft of “Shoulders of Giants.” Where the hell have I been of late?Only a bazillion places and doing a trillion things, and taking care of a grillion tasks.Here’s a sample.Well, the one I already mentioned....
by Nicole | Sep 24, 2018 | Life Story, Other Authors
I’ve been writing poetry since I was eleven. I wasn’t very good then, and I’m still not very good. BUT one of my favorite things is to read poetry. I’ve gone through so many phases, being in love with this poet or that poet.I went through a...
by Nicole | Sep 16, 2018 | Book News, Cover Reveals, Promotional
Super pumped to share this with you! I’m planning to release an edition of all 4 of the Fooko Series books in November sometime. I loved working with Deranged Doctor Design on this. I mean, they did all the work, listening to what I wanted and executing it....
by Nicole | Aug 22, 2018 | Book News, Cover Reveals, Promotional
I took a hiatus for half of July and August, but I’m back now, and stronger than ever. You know how it works . . . with breaks and such. How they rejuvenate . . . I went a few places. Saw a few things. Expanded my mind, not with Zen or drugs, but with brutal,...
by Nicole | Jul 20, 2018 | Life Story
Parenting fail: dad ignored his son's actual personality, thinking his boy would mind. Uh, seriously, dad. Know your son. He needed stealth wings. Not wax! There’s a lot on my mind. Chicks in 5-inch heels walking around me nearby (maybe 6 inches? I’m not...
by Nicole | Jul 9, 2018 | Book News, Giveaways, New Release, Promotional
Wow, look at that! A launch AND a giveaway! Welcome to the 3rd book in the Holly Drake series. This is the “everyone liked the steampunk gun” giveaway (and not so much the other steampunk swag) wherein the intrepid author reverts back to what WAS working,...