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FAQs about TWO
I greatly appreciate the glowing reviews and passionate reactions to my debut novel. It's time to answer some burning questions. Warning:...

Nathan Nicolau
May 8, 2024


TWO on location
My debut novel, TWO, takes place in my home city of Charlotte, NC. I treated the setting as a character by including real Charlotte...

Nathan Nicolau
Mar 25, 2024


TWO out now!
I am beyond excited to announce that my debut novel TWO is out now on Amazon. Purchase on Kindle or in print here. Or click on the cover...

Nathan Nicolau
Mar 4, 2024


Participating in Vivaldi Reimagined
I had the great honor of participating in Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's Vivaldi Reimagined: The Four Seasons in Music & Verse on...

Nathan Nicolau
Feb 14, 2024


Chapter 1 of TWO
Here's a video of me reading this chapter: Ella He was as beautiful as always. I could not help but take a moment to admire his...

Nathan Nicolau
Feb 5, 2024


TWO Kindle pre-orders
My debut novel, TWO, is now available for Kindle pre-orders. The direct link is https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0CTDLTF3T.

Nathan Nicolau
Jan 29, 2024


Announcing TWO, my debut novel
In 2017, while a student at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, I was sitting outside the library when a drama student...

Nathan Nicolau
Jan 22, 2024


Announcing "No Sense, No Money," coming November 1st
I am excited to announce my next book: a collection of film and music essays, many of which collected since 2016 along with some new...

Nathan Nicolau
Oct 13, 2023


New Essay: "In Defense of Killing Them Softly"
Bridge Eight has graciously published my latest essay defending one of my favorite movies: 2012's Killing Them Softly. I thank the...

Nathan Nicolau
Sep 5, 2023


Excerpt from "Cartooning is Vulgarity: Finding Artistry in Bakshi's Heavy Traffic"
The Quarter(ly) graciously published my essay on Ralph Bakshi's 1973 film Heavy Traffic, which I find both a masterwork and a travesty...

Nathan Nicolau
Jul 8, 2023


Announcing "Office Poems," pre-release copies out now!
I am thrilled to announce my latest poetry collection: Office Poems. The great people over at Cyberwit.net picked up this manuscript...

Nathan Nicolau
Jan 24, 2023
New Publications
I meant to announce these new publications earlier on my blog, but work got in the way. I like to keep myself busy, as you can see below....

Nathan Nicolau
Dec 22, 2022
Addressing Criticisms of "So Quiet This Wind"
Haiku has been taught only one way in America for so long that it has caused people to get up in arms when one deviates from the "norm."...

Nathan Nicolau
Oct 28, 2022


In Red Ogre Review's Print Anthology
My most experimental and transgressive poem, “Starring Scarlett Johansson as The Major in 2017’s Ghost in the Shell,” found its home with...

Nathan Nicolau
Sep 24, 2022


Featured in North Carolina Bards Poetry 2022 Anthology
I have been featured in Local Gem Press's yearly North Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology for the second year in a row, My first appearance...

Nathan Nicolau
Sep 10, 2022


Featured in Poetry Non-Stop podcast
I had a great time talking with Patrick Widdess for his podcast Poetry Non-Stop. In it, I talk about poetry, Buddhism, mental health, and...

Nathan Nicolau
Jun 25, 2022


New Poem in Red Ogre Review
I am proud to have a new poem published in Red Ogre Review, a great literary magazine I've been keeping an eye on. Red Ogre clearly...

Nathan Nicolau
Jun 17, 2022


2nd Place winner in 2022 CWC Poetry contest!
On April 19th, I was ecstatic to learn that I won 2nd place in Charlotte Writers Club's 2022 Poetry Contest judged by noted poet David...

Nathan Nicolau
Apr 23, 2022


Two Haiku in FailedHaiku
FailedHaiku has published two haiku written by me in their 76th issue. As a longtime haiku lover and haiku poet, I am beyond honored to...

Nathan Nicolau
Apr 17, 2022
All my poetry ebooks FREE this week!
To celebrate World Poetry Day and my birthday the same week, all of my poetry ebooks will be FREE on Amazon from March 20th to 25th....

Nathan Nicolau
Mar 20, 2022
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