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Nick W

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I’m a writer, photographer, RPG Player, animal lover, and vet tech! Author of “Found Mysteries: The Rebirth of Violet Franklin and Other Tales” linktr.ee/NickWWriter

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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 7h
I post weekly (usually) pieces on my personal website. It uses Wordpress as it's base. I do have to do a lot of the work of getting people to see it, but it's available for people to read for free whenever they come by.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10h
I wonder if my plants long for the rain? Do they look out and get jealous of the grass? Or do they pity it because they know winter is coming? These are the questions I ask them and the ones they refuse to answer.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 15h
The Cloak: Part 6 Win is catching up to Ariton, but she needs to find his trail. Lord Daxon has the answers she needs. The Cloak- Part 6
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The Cloak: Part 6
Win is catching up to Ariton, but she needs to find his trail. Lord Daxon has the answers she needs. The Cloak- Part 6
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Stay in the Know! Did you miss signing up for my mailing list before the first LaBelle story came out? Don't worry! As of right now, you'll be sent the story directly when you sign up for my email list! In addition to exclusive stories, you'll also start getting my biweekly (every two weeks) news…
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Stay in the Know!
Did you miss signing up for my mailing list before the first LaBelle story came out? Don't worry! As of right now, you'll be sent the story directly when you sign up for my email list! In addition to exclusive stories, you'll also start getting my biweekly (every two weeks) news letter called the Rose and Thorn where I cover the highs and lows of my current writing projects as well as updates on events and more! Sign up today to get more of my writing sent right to your inbox!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
New Profile Picture for Book 2! November 17th!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Glamours are kind of “coded” to one person. So unless it was made for you specifically, the glamour is just another piece of jewelry. Mira does keep it for sentimental reasons. It isn’t very troll-like of her, but it does speak to her human half.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It colored his view of humanity from that time on. He meant for them to be a shield, but they took the knowledge he gave them and turned it into a weapon.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Mira also wears her mother’s necklace which doubled as a glamour charm. The magic doesn’t disguise Mira, but she wears it as a way to feel connected to her mother.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
LaBelle has a ring shaped like an oak tree wrapped his finger. It’s related to his past so ||SPOILER|| It’s from when he helped establish the Order of the Oak Hand before they became corrupt magical trophy hunters.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It’s official! The cover for Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire is here! Get used to seeing this one a lot in the next couple of weeks!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Mira is only half-troll because a) it made for a more interesting story and b) she was able to blend in better in the Above.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The orcs from Lord of the Rings are a great example of that. Their only function/passion is to create chaos, murder and pillage. I would love to see a story about a Orc that wants to join the forces of good (or just playing lute by a lava river).
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
More complex answer: I feel like I really wanted to push the idea of no one being a villain because of being born a "monster". There are good trolls, bad fairies, good/bad humans, and others. I think the idea of a single race or species being evil is too narrow a way of thinking.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The simple answer? I felt like it was much more interesting and novel to have Mira be half troll rather than a half elf or vampire or something similar. I think that the more "attractive" creatures are overused in fantasy as protagonists and I wanted to branch out.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"I'd like to approach the knight we've taken prisoner and interrogate him! I roll for intimidation and...14! Do I succeed?" "Nick, we're playing chess..."
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Blanc LaBelle and the TTRPG It's no secret that I love Tabletop RPGs. D&D, Monster of the Week, Kids on Bikes (and Brooms), even Honey Heist. One of the things I love about the Blanc LaBelle Universe is that it is so expansive and anyone can jump in where they feel comfortable! To that end, I made…
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Blanc LaBelle and the TTRPG
It's no secret that I love Tabletop RPGs. D&D, Monster of the Week, Kids on Bikes (and Brooms), even Honey Heist. One of the things I love about the Blanc LaBelle Universe is that it is so expansive and anyone can jump in where they feel comfortable! To that end, I made a quick RPG Guide for using the Blanc LaBelle Universe as a setting for your own games!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I imagine the squirrel was like "Well...didn't think that whole idea through..."
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Working on the cover with the talented Emily Congond again! We finished a quick mock up, but we're not quite ready yet! Last time we had Mira's raincoat on the cover. What do you think the object will be for this cover? #BlancLaBelleandtheInnocentVampire #IndieUrbanFantasy #IndieYA #ComingSoon
The current cover of Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire. The focus object of the cover is blurred out, a yellow smudge on a red background. The title reads "Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire". Below that it has the lines "The LaBelle Cycle: Book 2" and "By Nicholas Westbrook"
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
LaBelle’s Secret Histories! It's no surprise that LaBelle has a complex history! From the beginnings of civilization, raiding with vikings, sailing with pirates, living among aristocrats and revolutionaries, serving as a soldier and a spy, LaBelle has seen a lot! That history is coming back to…
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LaBelle’s Secret Histories!
It's no surprise that LaBelle has a complex history! From the beginnings of civilization, raiding with vikings, sailing with pirates, living among aristocrats and revolutionaries, serving as a soldier and a spy, LaBelle has seen a lot! That history is coming back to haunt LaBelle in "Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire" when one of his old allies is accused of murder.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Time for another event! Come find me at Rule of 3 Brewing, ask for a card drawing or pick up some of Book 2 Promo gear!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Cloak: Part 5 Ariton has a meeting with Lord Daxon. What questions will be answered next? The Cloak- Part 5
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The Cloak: Part 5
Ariton has a meeting with Lord Daxon. What questions will be answered next? The Cloak- Part 5
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Rolling out the Book 2 swag! If you see me on the street or at an event, check and see if I’ve got a promo kit on me! Looking forward to spreading these around!
A bookmark, sticker, and wooden coin to promote the upcoming book “Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire”!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Tomorrow! Come find me at Books, Brews & More at Rule of 3 Brewing in East Hampton! This is a great little spot and I look forward to seeing people! #Ruleof3Brewing #Nutmeglitfest #BookEvent #IndieAuthor #IndieFantasy
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If anyone here is a reviewer on #booktok or #bookstagram, I am actively looking for #bookreviewers to read and review my upcoming book, Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire! If you're interested, message me and I'll send you the appropriate link!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Nice! I like Plantser! I call myself a gardener (or Planter)
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
With Blanc LaBelle, it started with Mira and Matt in the grocery store. I knew I wanted them to meet LaBelle and then go to the diner afterward. The specifics of their escape, the office meeting, and their visit to Dolly's weren't planned beat for beat, but I didn't just "end up" at the diner.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In terms of outlining, I actually don't consider myself either! I call myself a gardener (or maybe a planter, to keep it alliterative). I have a loose idea and a couple of scenes that I have plotted, but the A to B to C is kind of grown naturally.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I did kinda cheat on the Plotter vs Pantser, but I have valid reasons in a post coming up!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Excellent, as always!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
(Especially if the monster gets explained in a way that feels biologically plausible. There was a mockumentary on Animal Planet years ago that did it with dragons and I've been trying to recapture that in my own writing. Shout out if you remember that special!)
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I am a sucker for Found Family! I was raised on the Muppets which feels like the archetype of Found Family. Ragtag strangers building a deeper connection is my favorite! For worldbuilding elements, I love creatures! Whether it's a popular mythological beast or something new, I love a good monster!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Currently reading Gideon the Ninth and enjoying that a fair bit. Trying to play a little catch up with the latest season of Critical Role and the latest season of Dimension20 (I have a type). Waiting for the next season of Rings of Power, though, so it’s just a matter of time!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We are less than two months away from release! Follow here to keep up to date on the sequel to Blanc LaBelle and the Troll's Daughter! www.nwwestbrook-writing.us/blanc-labell...
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Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire
Mira fears she has traded one prison for another. While she is grateful to be free of the trolls, living with LaBelle’s protections feels smothering. Out of the Under, Mira wants to prove she’s rea…
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
With all of the announcements (the audiobook and the sequel), I want to post some answers to popular questions! This does mean there will be some potential spoilers! I will mark these posts like you see here, with the question I'm answering. Feel free to ask follow up questions or ask your own!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The distinction comes more with intention/purpose behind the spell being cast. For example, “good” spells that transform a person somehow require an invitation rune so the person can deny it. Not using the invitation turns the spell “evil”.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I've been working with Carol Beth Anderson on this one for a while! I just put the final files through to the distributor, so stay tuned for a very exciting update in the next week or so! #audiobook #BlancLaBelle #BLBTD #indieauthor #indienarrator
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Creating light or darkness isn't super complicated, but turning time from day to night is not only extremely difficult, but very dangerous. Symbolically, light and dark are held more in balance than opposition. One cannot exist without the other and neither is "good" or "evil".
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Cloak: Part 4 With Ariton on the move, Win has catching up to do. She'll need luck, wit, and a little help. The Cloak- Part 4
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The Cloak: Part 4
With Ariton on the move, Win has catching up to do. She'll need luck, wit, and a little help. The Cloak- Part 4
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Humans definitely took the idea and ran with it. Among Underfolk, there aren't many that focus specifically on "light vs. dark" but there are certainly different types of creatures that prefer darkness and light, often seen as opposed. In modern times, such distinctions aren't useful.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Enjoy a special sneak peek of Blanc LaBelle and the Troll's Daughter, coming soon to audiobook! I'm happy to share that we are in the home stretch of an audio version! @cbethanderson absolutely knocks it out of the park on this one and y'all are in for a treat! #BlancLaBelle #Indieaudiobook
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I mentioned it briefly, but the Sphinxes' Library is definitely a world of secrets. While every faction maintains their own personal records, the sphinxes are collectors of all things to do with the Under and the Above. If you want the truth--even truth that people try to hide--the sphinxes have it.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Magic or science? Who can say?!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Come back tomorrow morning for a special preview! It is already blowing my socks off!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Looks like my weekend is all booked! With a storm on the way, it’s the perfect time to review the files for the upcoming audiobook! Stay safe everyone!
An image of a laptop open to an audio file, a small notebook that says "Notes" at the top and a copy of Blanc LaBelle and the Troll's Daughter by Nick Westbrook.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Fascinating to see how the sausage gets made! A special thanks to @arielleishere.bsky.social for making these for me! It's always so helpful to have creative friends! #BlancLaBelleandtheInnocentVampire #Tokens #IndieBook #indieauthor #trinkets
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Excited to reveal the plot of Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire! With the events of Book 1 at a close, we pick up 6 months later: just in time for another mystery! #BlancLaBelle #IndieBooks #Sequel #IndieFantasy #UrbanFantasy
A red/white background and a yellow runic circle with two dots on the circle edge. Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire: Mira fears she has traded one prison for another. While she is grateful to be free of the trolls, living with LaBelle’s protections feels smothering. Out of the Under, Mira wants to prove she’s ready to live in the Above. Her chance comes when one of LaBelle’s old allies is accused of murder. Certain there’s been a mistake, LaBelle fights to prove that his friend is innocent. Mira tags along to prove to LaBelle (and herself) that she’s earned some more freedom in her new home.Meanwhile, Matt is living between the Above and the Under. When the dangers of the magical world become clear, Matt wonders where his duty lies: keeping the secrets of the Under safe or protecting his loved ones in the Above. LaBelle’s case has the potential to bring out the best and the worst of each of them. A life is on the line and survival depends on the trio working together again.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Books in Bristol event tomorrow has been cancelled! Please stay safe inside with a book and something nice to drink (that’s my plan now!)
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In all the Book Club excitement, I wanted to make sure folks knew I was going to be at the Books in Bristol Fair at Bristol Public Library! Couldn't make it yesterday? Come visit me tomorrow at 10am!
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In the Above, electrical lights are the way to go. In the Under, the largest source of light is the Sun Stone. Every Under City has one to give a sense of time, heat, and light. Torches or smaller light stones are popular when the Sun Stone 'sets', but those are geared more towards comfort.
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Nick W @nickwwriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Had such a wonderful time at Adelbooks and More for the Nutmeg Lit Fest Book Club! Hoping to have the video of my conversation with Janaya up soon to share!
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