This is painfully true, but Dore will surprise you! She's played by #VanessaKirby in #RonHoward's forthcoming movie, Eden, and I can't wait to see how she handles the role.

Some of you know about Leo Schofield, the subject of @gilbertking.bsky.social's groundbreaking podcast "Bone Valley." Leo and his daughter just suffered a horrific motorcycle accident and have a long road to recovery. If you are able/inclined to donate, thank you! Link here: shorturl.at/2Jc4c

Does time ever move more slowly than when you are waiting for your agent to read something?

Got kids? Teach ‘em right. New history of medicine book dropping later this year for the MG market.

The paperback for WHERE YOU END is out! The NYTBR says it's “exquisitely written.” A New Yorker writer calls it “Donna Tartt meets David Lynch.” Good Morning America named it a Buzz Pick. Stephen King wore a rabbit mask in its honor. Twins! Amnesia! A cult! And inspired by a true story, to boot.

Did I mention I have a podcast at DrinksWithNick? I do, I do. The latest is my conversation with the fabulous @abbottkahler.bsky.social discussing her latest, Eden Undone. Recorded at the wonderful @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1443181/epis...

I'm thrilled to announce that EDEN UNDONE is a Goodreads finalist for history! If you enjoyed this strange tale of sex, murder, and utopia, please take a moment to vote. I'll pick a random voter to win a free copy of the book and some steel denture swag. Thanks in advance!: shorturl.at/0EIlt

My latest Wicked History substack post: Patricia Highsmith's various inspirations for The Talented Mr. Ripley, including a newspaper article about a man who was spotted in a bar hours after his own funeral. It only gets stranger (and more Highsmith-ian) from there: tinyurl.com/27umju26