Nick's Bookshelf

Visit my website for fun things: http://www.nwwestbrook-writing.us/ My bookshelf is like the universe, constantly expanding and full of adventure! I'm Nick! INFJ personality type if you subscribe to that sort of thing. Librarian by day, novelist by night. Like Batman without the fun toys. .gr_custom_container_1489171878 { /* customize your Goodreads widget container here*/ border: 1px solid gray; border-radius:10px; padding: 10px 5px 10px 5px; background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #000000; width: 300px } .gr_custom_header_1489171878 { /* customize your Goodreads header here*/ border-bottom: 1px solid gray; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 120% } .gr_custom_each_container_1489171878 { /* customize each individual book container here */ width: 100%; clear: both; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: auto; padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; } .gr_custom_book_container_1489171878 { /* customize your book covers here */ overflow: hidden; height: 60px; float: left; margin-right: 4px; width: 39px; } .gr_custom_author_1489171878 { /* customize your author names here */ font-size: 10px; } .gr_custom_tags_1489171878 { /* customize your tags here */ font-size: 10px; color: gray; } .gr_custom_rating_1489171878 { /* customize your rating stars here */ float: right; } Nick's bookshelf: currently-reading The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Share book reviews and ratings with Nick, and even join a book club on Goodreads.

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Mira's Story

Another familiar face for those lucky folks on the email list! Mira Walks to the Stoneyard

Mira's Story

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The Waterfall King: Complete As we roll into summer, it's time to close the book (digitally) on The Waterfall King! I hope you've enjoyed it! Stay tuned for the next big tale! #TheWaterfallKing #writing #Shortfiction #originalfiction #indieauthor

The Waterfall King Complete

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Matt's Story

For those of you on my email list, you may remember this little number! To get early, special access to short stories like this and more, join my email list! Matt Applies for his Job

Matt's Story

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The Waterfall King: Part 18

The path has been cleared, but what is next for our heroes? This is the last chapter and epilogue of the Waterfall King! The Waterfall King Part 18

The Waterfall King: Part 18

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The Waterfall King: Part 17

Time for a final confrontation! It’s a clash of courts as the Woodsmen and Horse Masters are set against the traitors of the Waterfall Court. Who will prevail? The Waterfall King Part 17

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Summer Events

I wanted to take some time to announce a few events I’ll be partaking in over the summer! Firstly, I went to the Books and Bites, sponsored by Nutmeg Lit Fest, at the 1851 in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was wonderful to see so many people there! It was a great ‘First Event’ and I was happy to participate! My next event is actually next weekend! I’ll be at Pages for the Pantry, an event for the…

Summer Events

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The Waterfall King: Part 16

Shakespeare said a tragedy ends in a funeral and a comedy ends in a wedding. Which do you think the Waterfall King will end in? The Waterfall King Part 16

The Waterfall King: Part 16

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The Waterfall King: Part 15

Roads are converging as Venn and the Woodsmen make their final moves on the Waterfall Court. The Waterfall King Part 15

The Waterfall King: Part 15

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The wonderful Mira from Blanc LaBelle and the Troll's Daughter by the wonderful Nicholas Westbrook

I loved this book and the characters. Mira is my favourite though. Can't wait to read the next book honestly!!!!!

I'm still getting used to this style of art? It doesn't feel like mine, but I'm trying to dabble with different styles and colouring. I spent so long being unable to draw due to mental health that I no longer know what "my style" is. But hoping these experiments will let me find it again.

Commissions open

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The Waterfall King: Part 14

Two kings meet and the Woodsmen finally decide if they are going to get involved in a war they didn’t start. The Waterfall King Part 14

The Waterfall King: Part 14

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The Waterfall King: Part 13

Venn gets an audience with the Woodsmen, but she will need to argue her case strongly. This is not her court and a mistake could cost her everything. The Waterfall King Part 13

The Waterfall King: Part 13

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Understanding Troll Langauge

In my latest book, Blanc LaBelle and the Troll’s Daughter, the trolls predominantly speak English. However, the trolls had a language all their own in the days before the Under. A few of these words stuck around into modern times and come up a few times in the book. Far from Tolkien, I don’t consider myself a language creator, but there is some logic behind how I went about building the troll…

Understanding Troll Langauge

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Announcing: Fan Art Contest!

Now that Blanc LaBelle and the Troll’s Daughter has been out for a little while, I’m hoping that people have gotten a chance to read through it. If you enjoyed it, maybe you have some distinct pictures in your head. Did a setting speak to you? Did a character’s face come clearly in your mind? Maybe you saw a map of the Under appeared in your mind’s eye? Well, now is your chance to share it with…

Announcing: Fan Art Contest!

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There's something sneaky in the air! Lord Ferren's proposal carries overtones of a far greater threat.

The Waterfall King: Part 12

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The Story of the Story

Today, I wanted to share the surprising history behind Blanc LaBelle. It’s been quite a journey and it seems fair to share it with all of you in the wee hours (yes hours!) before the release. This book started back in 2020 (the world’s most uneventful year). At that time, I was focused on self-publishing my collection of novellas. It was an experiment for me, trying to figure out how this whole…

The Story of the Story

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Blanc LaBelle and the Troll's Daughter

When I say “This has been years in the making”, it feels like an understatement! I started this story back in 2020, right in the middle of a very interesting period of time (for a lot of people, I’m sure!). Finally, it’s here.This Tuesday, May 12th 2026, is the official release of Blanc LaBelle and the Troll’s Daughter. If you haven’t yet, check out all of the links, updates and more here! Stick…

Blanc LaBelle and the Troll's Daughter

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What's in a name?

My friend and I were talking about naming our characters and this seemed like a really good time to introduce the characters formally! You’ve met them in their stories and on the back of the book, but it’s time to formally introduce our gang by going a little bit further into the meanings of their names and Mira: The Half-Troll herself. The name “Mira” in the book is technically short for…

What's in a name?