Tag Archives: Dilbert Pinkerton

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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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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The Joys of Writing: Learning From My Mistakes

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

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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The Joys of Writing: On Responding to Criticism

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

I’ve seen some authors liken their work to raising a baby. You work on it for so long, help make it the best it can be, then send it off into the world to sink or swim. Sure, you can do … Continue reading →

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Dill Appears on Big Bang Theory?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

Been in a depressive funk lately, but something happened on Big Bang Theory last night that made me arch an eyebrow: I basically saw Dilbert Pinkerton appear on the show. Here’s  the scene in question: Now, it’s obviously not actually Dill. … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Writing: A Description of Dilbert Pinkerton

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

Recently, I contacted an artist friend to about drawing an artist profile of Dill. It’s to get the right look and details for a plushie designer my girlfriend contacted for a Christmas gift for me. Honestly, this was an interesting … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Writing: Characters Taking Over

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

While I’m blanking on any names off hand, I’ve read interviews from writers where they discussed a character taking over. That character will surprise them, throw a wrench into the works, or do something so unexpected and yet totally in … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Writing: Idea Bouncing

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

A common question asked of many writers is “Where do you get your ideas?” Inspiration, of course, comes from multiple sources. Sometimes, a dream inspires a new story. Seeing a movie or reading a book sparks an idea. Just seeing … Continue reading →

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