Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.7 — Eli and Mary

Ch. 50.7 –- Someone sat down next to Mary. She jumped away, heart racing. “Hello, Mary.” She recognized his voice. He threw back his hood, and the firelight danced on his face. He was Eli, the prince who had been captured by Zelda; the young man who had miraculously given her back her voice. She studied…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.5 — Zelda’s Plans

Ch. 49.5 – Zelda Mary, troll princess of Saltonia and Nelsonia, watched the battle from the tower window of Eli’s room. As the battle progressed, she kept Eli updated, gloating over the trolls’ easy victory. Eli lay on the bed under the blanket, pretending to be drugged, and waited for the signal. The gingerbread and Miracle…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.4 — The Battle Begins

Ch. 48.4 -- After the troll king's proclamation, Ezra waited to see what his people on the other side of the valley would do.  They drew in closer to each other, but to their credit, not one of them surrendered. Ezra was so proud of them. King Tolgut threw back his head and laughed, revealing…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 22.1 — Janine Catches a Ride with Mr. Dumfries

Ch. 22.1 -- It didn’t take Janine long to catch up to the postman. “Hi, Mr. Dumfries, could I get a ride with you?” The old man was delighted to have company and invited her to sit on the cart with him. He had many tales to tell her, but the story that was most…

Double Play

Hi everyone.  Check out the new cover for Double Play: A Novel of Magic, designed by my talented son, Danny.  Double Play is a YA Fantasy, available on Amazon as a paperback or ebook.  Get your copy today! A girl with a secret.  A desperate magician.  Can they save their dying city?    

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 3.1 — The Name Day Celebration and Ch 3.2 The Gifts

Ch. 3.1 -- Jay circled in the air high above the castle. His eyes were even better than an eagle’s, and he noted the details below him with growing anger. “I was right. Everyone was invited except for me.” South of the castle in the meadow, a great feast had been set out on tables,…

The Cubs Win the World Series!

Wasn't that an amazing game? Wow. It was so much fun to cheer for the Cubs. Now for all you baseball fans, if you want to read a book involving the Cubs, baseball, magic, adventure and even romance, look for Double Play on Amazon.  

Double Play Giveaway

Book Giveaway: Last Day! Thursday, March 26 - Double Play: A Novel of Magic, a YA Fantasy by Carol Nicolas, available on Amazon A girl with a terrible secret. A young magician on a desperate mission. Together they face vengeful Fey, killer Giant rats, and gangs as they work to heal their fractured city. For…

Double Play Giveaway

Double Play:  A girl with a terrible secret.  A young magician on a desperate mission.  Together they face vengeful Fey, killer Giant rats, and gangs as they work to heal their fractured city. Double Play is a YA urban fantasy, an adventure with a twist of romance.  Want to read Double Play for free?  You're…

An Interview with The Newest Novelist

Marianne Leininger was kind enough to interview me on her website, The Newest Novelist, about my new book, Double Play: A Novel of Magic.  Check it out! Thank you, Marianne!