Nicola Martin
Nicola Martin
  • Home
  • About
  • Books
  • Blog
  • Email List
  • Contact
  • About
  • Books
  • Email List
  • Blog
  • Contact
Nicola Martin
  • Home
  • About
  • Books
  • Blog
  • Email List
  • Contact

My Writing

Home » Blog » My Writing
Vote of Confidence in The People's Friend

How overcoming my fear of public speaking inspired my short story in this week’s The People’s Friend

| | |

Two years ago, I would’ve rather taken my chances before a firing squad than got up in front of an … Read More

public speaking, public speaking tips, short stories, the people's friend, writing for the people's friend
My short story in The People's Friend

My favourite thing about being published in The People’s Friend is…

| | |

…the illustrations! It’s magical to open up the magazine and see a short story of mine brought to life with … Read More

short stories, the people's friend, writing for the people's friend, writing for women's magazines

Search

About Nicola Martin

Nicola Martin is an award-winning author of psychological thrillers, short stories, and non-fiction books (more about Nicola).
Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer

"An innocent idea to swap lives in order to solve problems plays out as a treacherous and disturbing nightmare." (Daily Mail)

Get Dead Ringer in paperback, audiobook, or ebook (only £3.99)

Recent Posts

Signing a two-book deal with Bloomsbury Raven
19 Sep 2023

Signing a two-book deal with Bloomsbury Raven (What’s New With Nicola?)

by Nicola | posted in: About Me, My Books | 0

I’ve neglected my blog over the past two years, but I’m back, baby. Yes, blogging has a ring of 2003 … Read More

The Getaway, What's New With Nicola
Dead Ringer wins fiction prize at Lakeland Book of the Year Awards
4 Nov 2021

Dead Ringer wins fiction prize at Lakeland Book of the Year Awards

by Nicola | posted in: Dead Ringer | 0

I bumbled up to Penrith last month for the 2021 Lakeland Book of the Year Awards, the very picture of … Read More

awards, behind the scenes of dead ringer, Lakeland Book of the Year, my writing journey
Succession
16 Oct 2021

5 things I learned about writing from Succession

by Nicola | posted in: TV and Film, Writing | 0

Succession isn’t only the most twisted-funny show on TV, it’s also a masterclass in great writing. Here are a few … Read More

succession, tips and tricks, writing characters, writing tips

Navigation

  • Home
  • About
  • Books
  • Email List
  • Contact
  • Blog

Social Media

Search

Important Information

This website includes Amazon Associates affiliate links, which means I receive a few pennies if you choose to purchase a book from Amazon via my link -- but it doesn't cost you any extra.

© 2023 Nicola Martin