Time for an actual author update, as opposed to a story. Once again, it’s time for me to shuffle forth from my hermitage into the dusty autumnal light. This time, it’s to attend my first “con,” or convention, as an author. If you’re in Fort Wayne this Saturday and Sunday,…
That’s right, I, Nick Hayden, will be out in public, ready to sell and discuss my books. This Saturday, November 8, I’ll be at the Allen County Public Library for their annual Author Fair from 12-3pm. It was a good time last year, and this year I have plenty of…
All right, everyone! I’ve let my blog sit around unused for some time, and it’s not likely to get better, either. But there’s at least one good reason for that–yes, that’s right! Not only did I say I was going to make progress on Strin & Fred #3, I actually…
If you’ve paid attention over the last five-plus years, you’ve probably heard me say something like this: “You know what, I’m really going to start working on Strin & Fred again. Like, really really.” I’ve said it on podcasts. I’ve said it on this blog. I’ve said it to various…
After a holiday break, I’m actually up to some more promo from The Unremarkable Squire. I know, I know, you’ve all already read it and loved it and wrote gushing reviews for it, but I’m sure someone, somewhere, hasn’t heard about Obed and his band of misfits yet. (Maybe they live…
It’s snowing outside my window right now, and sure, you could go outside and traipse around or try building a snowman or start the-snowball-fight-to-end-all-snowball-fights, but eventually you’re bound to get cold, get inside, and get your hot cocoa. And then you’ll need a nice, warm book. What? You don’t have…
My slow-but-mostly-steady attempt at publicizing The Unremarkable Squire continues on November 9, 12:00-4:00pm, at the Allen County Public Library. Along with other authors, I’ll be present to discuss my book, sign & sell copies, and attempt to appear knowledgeable about all things writing related. I’ll be sharing a table with friend…
…you’re in luck! Recently, I was interviewed about my new novel The Unremarkable Squire by my friend and fellow writer Nathan Marchand on his vlog, But I Digress…. We talked inspiration for the novel, examined why it took me so long to finish it, read an excerpt, and discussed various other…
All right, time for a bit of promo because there’s lots of neat stuff going on with The Unremarkable Squire, but only for a limited time. First, it’s Barking Rain Press’s anniversary, so there’s a 50% off site-wide discount going on during September. That includes the one and only newly…
After a month of dragging my feet, I finally have my first book signing for The Unremarkable Squire scheduled for 5-7pm this Friday the 13th. (Lucky, huh?) I’m starting close to home at Summer’s Stories/Joanna’s Dealicious Treats in my hometown of Kendallville, IN. It’s the perfect opportunity for any of you…
After much delay and two blog posts to kill the time until I was finally ready, “The Clock Tower” is now available for download! The quick and dirty summary is this: Simon has been terrified of the clock tower outside town all his short life, but when Eliza, convinced the tower is harmless,…
I’m not a particularly artistic person and I’m not a particularly visual writer. If you asked me to draw one of my characters, I’d stare at you blankly and excuse myself, saying I needed to refold my socks. If you asked to draw one of my characters and started asking details…