Category Archives: Essays

The Constant

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

If you read through other entries of mine, you’ll see that I’ve had something of a rough life. Depression, loneliness, no self-esteem, no self-worth, and constantly moving have all kept me feeling low. If there’s one thing that has kept … Continue reading →

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Bump in the Road – Part 5: Creative Endeavours

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part 1 discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part 2 dives into my brief time in Halifax, Nova Scotia … Continue reading →

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Living Without Confidence

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

A psychiatrist recently evaluated me. I suppose it could be re-evaluated since I’ve been evaluated by psychiatrists for decades now. Previously, I’d been diagnosed with depression, situational depression, ADD/ADHD (or whatever the cool kids call it these days), and probably … Continue reading →

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“You’re Missing Out, Man!”

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

There are times I consider handing in my nerd card. You know, the nerd card that comes with all the perks of being a nerd. See, there are several things in nerd culture now that I’m just not interested in: … Continue reading →

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Bump in the Road – Part 3: No Other Way Out

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part One discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part Two dives into my brief time in Halifax, … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Writing: Toe Wart

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

If it wasn’t for a toe wart, I may not have figured out what to do with my first murder mystery.

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Bump in the Road – Part 2: Halifax Emotional Explosion

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business.. Part One discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling.) In Spring of 1999, I moved in with … Continue reading →

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Bump in the Road – Part 1: Prologue & Backyard Wrestling

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Nick C. Piers

(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part 1 details my personal background, why I loved wrestling growing up, and things I did before wrestling school, including backyard … Continue reading →

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Comics for Everyone, Comics for Anyone!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Nick C. Piers

Jason Arnold, the manager at my local comic book shop Strange Adventures, is likely one of the only people I’ve met more passionate about comic books as a medium than I am. An artist himself, Jason wears his love of … Continue reading →

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Excessive Swearing

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Nick C. Piers

In both my creative writing and chatting or posting on Facebook, I tend to avoid swearing. That’s not to say I don’t swear because anyone who’s a friend of mine on Facebook will know I swear. I’m especially potty-mouthed in … Continue reading →

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