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My First Novel
The City of Smoke & Mirrors
My Second Novel
The Dame was a Tad Polish
Author Archives: Nick C. Piers
THE DAME WAS A TAD POLISH is now available
My second novel (and second Armadillo Mystery!), THE DAME WAS A TAD POLISH is now available. You can get it right now on Amazon. Check out my publisher’s write-up on the new book.
Posted in Dilbert Pinkerton, Writing
Tagged anthropomorphic, armadillo, Books, Dilbert Pinkerton, mystery, novels, Science Fiction
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If WWE Were 100% Honest With Us
It’s finally out! The Gaming Wildlife episode that I scripted! If I’m 100% honest, myself, I’m really just looking to shamelessly promote my own work. I’m a novelist, with one book under my belt so far: THE CITY OF SMOKE … Continue reading
The City of Smoke & Mirrors Writer Commentary (Part 1 of 3)
With the upcoming release of THE DAME WAS A TAD POLISH, I thought it might be fun to pull back the curtain on my debut novel, THE CITY OF SMOKE & MIRRORS. I don’t know if this is something writers … Continue reading
Posted in Dilbert Pinkerton, Joys of Writing, Writing
Tagged armadillo, batman, comic books, dc comics, joys of writing, novels, writing
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Sneak Peak! The Dame was a Tad Polish: Chapter 1
Are you guys ready for a new Armadillo Mystery? Because it’s only days away, according to my publisher, Pro Se Press. Which means – choo choo! – the hype train is leaving the station! All aboard! But in the meantime, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged armadillo, Books, Dilbert Pinkerton, frog, hard boiled, mystery, Pro Se Press, pulp, writing
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DCAF!
When I lived in Toronto, I had the chance to go to three nerd conventions: Toronto Expo, Wizard World, and Anime North. To be honest, I became a little disillusioned with conventions, especially after Toronto Expo. It was enjoyable to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Comic Books, Dilbert Pinkerton
Tagged April M Designs, Brennan Bova, comics, dartmouth, DCAF, doctor who, Elephantmen, Gremlins, Halifax, Joel Duggan, Kate Leth, Rocketeer, Strange Adventures
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The Joys of Writing: Learning From My Mistakes
This year, my second novel – The Dame was a Tad Polish – is coming out. That I can say “second novel” still feels surreal. When Pro Se Press published The City of Smoke & Mirrors two years ago, it … Continue reading
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Tagged armadillo, Dilbert Pinkerton, joys of writing, Larry Nadolsky, novel, Pro Se Press, writing
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Quickie Review: Project Almanac, aka Don’t Waste Your Time
Project Almanac I’m a sucker for time travel movies. There are some great ones, too, like Back to the Future or Looper. Project Almanac…is not one of them.
Write to the Cover Volume One is now available!
Have you ever seen the episode of Deep Space Nine called Far Beyond the Stars? The episode shows Captain Sisko imagining himself as a pulp writer in the 50s. In one part of the episode, the editor handed out various pieces … Continue reading
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Tagged Deep Space Nine, Pro Se Press, pulp, Science Fiction, Star Trek, writing
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Fiction Friday: Matrimony
Most of my writing is totally on the fly with little planning. When I write, it’s with a rough sketch in my head and little else. This especially goes for my writing form, which is basically whatever goes down on … Continue reading
Superhero Burnout
It was announced tonight that Netflix series Daredevil has been renewed for another season. I just finished the first season and that’s great news. I love the design for Daredevil’s costume at the end and there’s plenty of places they … Continue reading
Posted in Comic Books, TV
Tagged ABC, AKA Jessica Jones, Arrow, Daredevil, Gotham, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Marvel, Netflix, The Avengers, The Defenders, TheFlash
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