Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com
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Why the Lack of Lesfic Fiction Inspired Me
Throughout my life, I have been an avid reader. When I was a child I loved to read about adventures far away and riddle my mind with the mysteries that characters like Encyclopedia Brown and the Boxcar Children faced. Nevertheless, as I got older, I began to crave a more in-depth story line with more mature characters.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Pride
Language Law: A Barrier for Iowa Voters
Laws in Iowa are now creating havoc with the population. This is because Iowa has a law stating that all official state and political documents have to be written in English and no other language. This law is called the Iowa English Language Reaffirmation Act, and it was created in 2002 by Tom Vilsack to assimilate people into the Iowa culture (Arena, 2021). When this law was created, it also stated that English was Iowa’s official language (IDCA, 2020). However, before the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Iowa was occupied by the Sauk, Fox, and Winnebago tribes and then later discovered by two French men, falling under the ownership of France (World Travel Guide, 2019). This means that English wasn’t always the language spoken in the state, nor was it the first language of the area.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in The Swamp
Why Bring Your Writing Worldwide?
Many people that start out in the writing field automatically see Amazon KDP and sign-up right away. I don’t blame them. It’s free, and Amazon is one of the largest book distributors for self-publishers. However, upon signing with Amazon, many also enroll in the KDP Select program, which means that they are not allowed to publish on any other platform during the duration of the KDP Select contract period.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Journal
4 Things that Made Me a Better Writer
Writing is a journey of growth. No one starts out as a bestselling author, and many times, there is a road of failure before you get to where you want to be. However, I have found four things that have helped me on the way, and I feel that doing these things has greatly improved my writing.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Journal
My Heart's Secret
I wait outside, tugging at my dirt-stained trousers and looking at the worn bricks on the back of the building. The sun is finally showering itself across the horizon, signaling the beginning of the day, and the parking lot behind me is quiet for once, an unusual spectacle on a normal day. I feel myself getting antsy. I know what I am going to have to tell her, and I don’t know how she is going to take it. I begin to think back on the conversation I had the night before.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Fiction
5 Ways to Eliminate Writer's Block
Imagine that you are in the middle of writing your latest novel, short story, or poem, and the next day, you wake up with nothing to write. This happens to all of us. It’s called writer’s block, and it is one of the things that gets between a writer and his or her end goal.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Lifehack
