Books & Short Stories
also published in Menu Magazine, Edible Finger Lakes Magazine, Cabbages & Kings, & Kings River Review; and Forthcoming to appear in Syncopation Literary Magazine and Avalon Magazine.
Short Story: Life is Confusing (Lunch with Uncle) by Nicholas Baldwin is available to read for free on Vocal Media. (Click Here)
Godspeed, Good Man
In Godspeed, Good Man, the main character, Harrison Goodman, a reluctant self-induced recluse is grieving the loss of his wife. Cut off to family, friends, and church, he spends his days reading obituaries, listening to old jazz, and drinking whisky out of a coffee mug. One day he finds index card files full of his wife’s old recipes. He decides to bring her spirit back into the house by teaching himself how to cook the recipes she made for him over the years. Unfortunately, while reliving those memories, they also dredge memories he would rather have stayed hidden forever. He eventually opens up to his daughters about what actually happened on his wife’s last day alive. This book has heart, heartache, and had an ending that will shock the reader.
Booktopia Review: 4.5 out of 5
“A simple yet powerful read that in the end leaves you speechless.” (See Full Review Here)
Mayflower Black
In Mayflower Black, two aging friends since elementary school, and now co-owners of wine and spirits boutique in Washington DC, are taken by surprise when their lives take a drastic turn from where they were 20 years prior. A time where excitement, women, world travel, and music were everything. Now, both around the age of 40, dealing with life’s issues, and one of them has been keeping a secret. All of the sudden their past life shows up and completely causes a whole new set of headaches, work, and memories. It comes down to one final night under the lights and is filled with glory and rock n’ roll. A Rock N’ Roll Tragedy
Avalon Anthology Summer 2023
Avalon Anthology is a captivating collection of prose and poetry that reflects the kaleidoscope of human emotions and experiences. Within its pages, you will embark on a transformative journey through the minds of talented storytellers and wordsmiths, each offering a unique perspective on life, love, and the world around us. Avalon Anthology is a celebration of the written word in all its beauty and diversity. Whether you seek solace in the verses of poetry or the immersive world of fiction, this anthology invites you to explore the vast landscapes of imagination and emotion. It's a literary mosaic that inspires, provokes thought, and stirs the soul - a testament to the enduring power of literature to connect, console, and captivate. Dive into its worlds and be transported to the realms of imagination, where every story is a universe waiting to be explored, and every poem is a glimpse into the soul of its creator.
Nicholas Baldwin contribution
All Hallow’s Eve Anthology
Long ago, Halloween was All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints' Day. Over time, it got shortened to Halloween. What's intriguing is that Halloween marked the shift from summer to dark winter, a time when death was on people's minds. The Celts believed that on October 31, the living and the dead mingled. So they partied at Samhain, thinking ghosts returned. Spooky yet kind of cool, right?
Wingless Dreamer Publisher’s All Hallow's Eve is a spine-tingling anthology that's ideal for setting the mood on Halloween night. It entails a compilation of writings that promises to take readers on a trip to the chilling realms of imagination, where characters filled with fury and affliction await to strike terror into your soul. It's not just about anxiety; it's about kindling your curiosity.
These pieces of writing seem to have the force to overwhelm our minds with various queries, pushing us to consider the unrecognized and the mysterious. And who hasn't wondered if they're truly alone when it feels like something is skulking in the shadows? This anthology is sure to make readers second-guess the darkness that shrouds them.
So, prepare yourself for a distinctive and thought-provoking read that's bespoke for Halloween Eve. It's an excellent combination of horror and curiosity, just the way we like it!
Featured in Anthology: Meet The Parents by Nicholas Baldwin.