Nicole Adel Rivens

Fantasy Novelist, Pianist & Songwriter


Personal Essays

  • The Journey Begins. (part 2)

    The Journey Begins. (part 2)

    Or rather… it is continuing from [part 1] How Am I Supposed To Do This? If I am in a bathtub, adrift on the ocean, heading for some type of harbour on the other side, what do I have at my disposal to help me cross? What tools do I have? What methods can I… Continue reading

  • The Journey Begins. (part 1)

    The Journey Begins. (part 1)

    Or rather… it has already begun. How did it come to this? In Fall 2025, I left a regular, steady-paying office job to write fiction full-time. I know, I know, I know. That’s just… idiotic. How can I assure you that I’m not totally out of my mind? Crafting fantasy stories is something I’ve done… Continue reading