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Phoenix Elvis Nicholson is an independent American author who has been writing poems, short stories and novels since the age of six. Born in Washington DC’s Providence Hospital in August of 1957, his family resided in the Maryland suburb of District Heights. During inspirational High School Drama (and rather unusual life) experiences, he began writing almost full time, and entering numerous contests on a local level.

Soon after graduating 12th grade, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1976-1985, gaining invaluable insights into personal dynamics. After the military, Phoenix became familiar with all aspects of law enforcement's rainbow. Life saw him also enjoy a myriad of other side jobs.

In his travels, Phoenix became intrigued with digging into family history, which he is fond of referring to as ancestral archaeology. This led to his first published book, Cousin Bertie. Originally intended to being a standalone book, by the time its last chapter was being finalized, that all too familiar muse struck, convincing him to retitle it Trilogy White Stone Book 1: Cousin Bertie. It was soon followed by books 2 (Harry’s Haunts) and 3 (Third Time Charmed). As is with many scribes, that muse worked overtime, stretching the trilogy into a dual trilogy and then some. Next came the Sky Not Empty trilogy, an extension of Trilogy White Stone, culminating in the seventh and final episode in the saga, titled Siblings.

In between those seven outings, three short story collections were issued, (PEN Exposed, Double Exposure and Overexposed), filled with compositions from many different stages of his yarn spinning journey. To date, there have also been books inspired by stories shared by others (Appalachian Phantoms and its follow-up, Unleashed Phantoms) and a set of books (Hobart and its sequel Hobart’s Plebe) directly inspired by a high school friend, Florida based artist Cheryl Looker.

Phoenix now resides with his 2nd spouse, 2nd child and a feline menagerie, reads avidly and listens to an eclectic music collection that invigorates creativity. An instinct of routinely juggling multiple projects aids in successfully crafting at his own leisurely pace.

All of his books are featured on Amazon.com and his website PhoenixNicholson.weebly.com.

So far, his favored works are Hobart, Double Exposure and Appalachian Phantoms.

Several new stories were initiated in 2018, including Guest Services, Pulpit and a memoir of his Uncle, tentatively titled No Filter.

Interviews

Phoenix's first interview ​was featured in the River Views periodical’s Spring 2015 issue. It was conducted by Milissa Mackey, (an editor with Northumberland Echo), in her office, coincidentally situated very close to White Stone, Virginia, (the setting ​for PEN's first three novels.)

The Indie View conducted its own, concerning Appalachian Phantoms. This one was published May 30th, 2017. It is still viewable on their various internet presences. (A link to their Facebook site:) Concerning that book’s sequel, Unleashed Phantoms, a second interview is slated for 10 October 2018.

Publication Timeline Other Internet Presences

Contact Phoenix via his Weebly page. Friendly feedback is welcomed through

votes on his Wattpad corner. More background can be viewed at his Amazon Author Page.

Readers are also encouraged to look at free sneak peeks of books sold through Amazon

Updated 9 Sept 2018