Category Archives: Writing

The Never-Ending Battle: Rewritten & Republished

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

In 2009, Open Minds Quarterly published my short story, The Never-Ending Battle, in their Fall edition, Volume XI, Issue III. Along with stories in The Country Connection and A Thousand Faces, it was one of four of my published work that year. It … Continue reading →

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Redfish: A Review

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

The other day, I saw a poster for a small, local stage production called Redfish: A Comedy About Depression. When I looked it up online, I discovered the titular “Redfish” is a superhero. A play combining depression and superheroes? It’s … Continue reading →

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My Only Writing Award

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

My family moved to Summerside, Prince Edward Island when I started Grade 7. For most of the next six years, I thought I hated living there. I hated my neighbourhood because at least half of the boys that bullied me … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for New Writers

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

After Grade 2, I became a writer. My stories about Gizmo from Gremlins were all written in crayon. As I grew up, my skills as a writer improved. Crayons became pencil crayons, then pencil, then pen, then eventually, a keyboard. … Continue reading →

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Interview with T. Mike McCurley

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

Aw crap, I went and got myself interviewed again. This time, I was interviewed by T. Mike McCurley. Well, you might as well go have a look. Interview with Nick Piers

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The City of Smoke & Mirrors Writer Commentary (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

And here we go. Finally. The third and final writer commentary on my first novel, The City of Smoke & Mirrors. I’ll be honest here, folks: I’m brutally self-critical about these chapters. Particularly this book’s ending. Looking back, I hate … Continue reading →

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THE DAME WAS A TAD POLISH is now available

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

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.

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If WWE Were 100% Honest With Us

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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The City of Smoke & Mirrors Writer Commentary (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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Sneak Peak! The Dame was a Tad Polish: Chapter 1

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

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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