Category Archives: Writing

My ADHD: Hyper-Focusing & Writing

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Nick C. Piers

I had a wonderful, long overdue chat with an old friend of mine tonight. I’ve known Mitchell since Grade 7. Growing up, we were into all the same stuff: wrestling, comics, tabletop RPGs, video games. We used to talk more … Continue reading →

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Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. – Video Essay (Series Consideration)

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Nick C. Piers

The next episode of Series Consideration is up! Watch it, like it, comment on it, share it, discuss it. Whatever you please! And as usual, the text for the essay itself is behind the cut for your reading pleasure.

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Avengers: ENDgame – A.k.a.: My First Comic Collaboration

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Nick C. Piers

Back in March, I was chatting with my friend Alan about the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. As conversations can go sometimes, we got silly. I suddenly threw out the idea of taking the scene with Hawkeye and Ant-Man in Captain America: … Continue reading →

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Why I’ve Almost Given up Writing

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Nick C. Piers

Believe me, I’m aware of the staggering irony in that headline. Here’s Nick, writing about not writing. Here’s Nick, intending to post it on his blog intended to promote his writing. Here’s Nick, writing this on his 6+ year old … Continue reading →

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The Death of Superman (Video Essay) – Series Consideration

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Nick C. Piers

I finally finished and published the next video essay in my series, Series Consideration. I just realized that when I had my friend take that photo, I was still rocking the bald for the summer. Anyway, as usual, here’s the written essay … Continue reading →

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The Sculptor – Series Consideration

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Nick C. Piers

Welp, here we go! The debut episode of Series Consideration, a video essay series where I study and discuss graphic novels and completed comic book runs. This episode, I look at Scott McCloud’s THE SCULPTOR. And don’t forget to see … Continue reading →

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10 Things I’d Do If I Ran DC or Marvel Comics

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Nick C. Piers

Welp, I’m branching out a little, kiddies. The Casual Geekery invited me to write articles for them. For my first article, it’s a 2-parter called 10 Things I’d Do If I Ran DC or Marvel Comics. Here’s Part One. And … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Save John Muise

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Nick C. Piers

One of my best friends recently told me that John Muise – long-time instructor at St. Thomas University – is not returning to teach next year. St. Thomas University is not renewing his contract. For me, and for everything John … Continue reading →

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The City of Smoke & Mirrors Audiobook!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

Well this is a pleasant surprise. I know I haven’t updated this danged blog in a long time. Without going into too much detail, depression has hit me hard in recent months. BUT, some good news: my first novel – … Continue reading →

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The Never-Ending Battle: A Reading

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

I’ve considered reading The Never-Ending Battle aloud, but when Open Minds Quarterly republished the story in their Classroom Edition, I couldn’t think of a better celebration. This reading unexpectedly became one of the most publicly emotional things I’ve ever done. … Continue reading →

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