Literary Magazine Publications
Poetry, Short Stories, Creative Nonfiction
Nicole has had work published once a year since 2013, with 2020 as an exception. On this page you’ll find what she’s had published in literary magazines or has won in a writing contest. To see her larger published works, check out Novels.
“The Key”
Mystery Weekly Magazine
Date:
November 2018
In “The Key,” Professor Veronica Averill helps the president of Milton university find the original key to the university, a family heirloom that’s been passed down to each president. After the murder of a fellow professor, Veronica’s continued sleuthing is accompanied by a visit from the spiritual world.
“The Branded Shadow”
The Twofer Compendium
Date:
December 2019
Blake seeks help from his twin brother Ben after shooting a competing rancher in self-defense. Ben, who is the sheriff, probes Blake to discern the facts. Offended, Blake skips town, knowing that the son of the rancher he killed will be after him. Blake finds Rosemary stranded outside of town and kidnaps her out of anger toward his brother. Blake just can’t shake the feeling of living in Ben’s shadow, and now he must prove his innocence…
“Your Story, Sept. 2020”
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
A mystery serial written by local writers!
“Self-Inflicted”
Generation (doesn’t hold publication rights)
Date:
2020-2021
A tribute to a high school peer, “Self-Inflicted” is a five-part poem published in Generation, Saint Vincent College’s literary magazine; Nicole was the secretary for the 2020-21 issue
“Mood Swings: An Ars Poetica”
The Loyalhanna Review
Date:
2021
“Bird Rescue”
The Loyalhanna Review
Date:
2023
Nicole Fratrich, Author 