Ghost in the Head

It is here and been added to the books page. Curious to know more about the novel? Here is the synopsis: Ghost In the Head tells the story of two unlikely companions who meet at a nearly empty open microphone comedy show. Barret in his twenties has the world in the palm of his hands, and Thomas, married and on the verge of divorce, is having a mid-life crisis. Through comedy, they form a bond then the real story begins to unfold for both of them, one ending in tragedy and the other, lost and found again. This novel is a true emotional journey with laughs, and twists, true-crime, and turns throughout. The third novel by Nicholas Baldwin, this is a must read for all people dealing with addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression. It shines a light on everything that lives under the surface of the ordinary person, the stories that make us all extraordinary.


Baseball

I was writing over the weekend, and I found myself not writing, but rather listening to the indie band Modern Baseball. In the background, the television was carrying the LA Dodgers game and the feeling of springtime washed over me. It felt nice. I did eventually write. I posted a couple of new poems. Let me know what you think. Check back soon for updates. April will be a big month.

Cumming's Christmas

Hope you all had a great holiday. Here is a poem for you.

Cumming’s Christmas (After E.E. Cummings)

snow(lights hush as

a world whispers)

trees hold their

breath, stars curl

like quiet flames in

the velvet-now

 

(Around the softest

corners of tonight

dreams unwrap

themselves

into laughter)

 

windows glow small

miracles

of orange & gold,

the hum of fires

dances—(hearts sing

through frost-kissed

glass)

 

listen: the

silence (a song

older than Time)

falls gentle

as a child’s

hand reaching toward

the first morning.