Nick Angelis

I held a book signing the day after Valentine's Day. Everybody got mad because now they can't read their ebooks through my signature. Next time bring an erasable marker, because I come with Sharpie.

I intend my books to be mildly ridiculous. They haven't matured with age. You'll notice that cross-promotion is impossible for my titles dealing with vastly different subject matter. Naturally, the only viable solution is to buy all of them. Any resemblance to people living or dead is entirely coincidental, with the exception of that one person modeled after YOU.

My first book best displays my eccentric silliness in short story form, and the second my various attempts at theater and drama. My newest works are partly based on the blogs, magazine articles, and interviews I've contributed to "Advance for Nurses", "New Physician", and similar publications about career advancement (without losing your soul) in the health care system. I'm currently working on two collaborative projects: a helpful guide for prospective nurse anesthetists and a collection of medical satire stories. Check out my latest interviews about writing and medicine on
http://survivinghealthcarepodcast.com/2015/01/08/ep-14-patient-expectations-medical-schools-and-the-marketing-of-healthcare-with-nick-angelis-crna-msn/
or my latest research, in case you're in desperate need of continuing education credits:
http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Continuing-Education/CE-Articles/Robotic-Surgery.aspx
You can also see me present about that topic this February in Orlando, but I'd recommend visiting Mickey and Minnie instead.

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...and 2 more

• Eaglethorpe Buxton and the Elven Princess on Nov. 26, 2011
  
  Finally! I was starting to get worried after I published an ebook with the tag "comedy" and couldn't find many books in that category worth a chuckle. It was starting to inflate my ego about the ridiculousness I had written until Mr. Allison gently deflated it with this hilarious tale. I chortled, chuckled, and even cackled a few times while reading this book and recommend it unreservedly. That said, I'm off to procure some delicious pies of my own...
  
• Breaking Down on Nov. 29, 2011
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  I enjoyed this, especially since it was free (and I'm cheap). The sentence structure was a bit different than what I'm used to, but the story was very creative! It's so hard to make "astronaut" stories different from the millions already written, but Lelanthran succeeds with this tale.
  
• Breaking Down on Nov. 29, 2011
  
  I just wrote a very clever review of this enjoyable story. I hope I didn't just delete it. If I didn't, you get two.
  
• Don't Push My Buttons! on Nov. 29, 2011
  
  I liked the use of the phrase "Don't Push My Buttons" in this book, though I thought this was a self-help book for arts and crafts at first glance. I'm not very bright. In the Java enabled online version, the ebook seemed disjointed, but that could be Smashword's fault. I didn't really like the main character Mike at first, but the book's description does blossom into fruition in this cathartic read.
  
• Two Sides Of The Coin on May 31, 2012
  
  The five stars are indicative of this story's quality compared to others of the same genre--I certainly don't want word getting out that I enjoy reading books that someone like Beverly Cleary would write. I liked the fact that Skalitza's tale was short, succinct, and witty. To be honest, it makes me want to scour my local beach for gold coins, or at least request some dollar coins next time I'm at the bank!
  
• Your Body Is A Sponge! . . . Needing Sensible Care Done Naturally on Sep. 06, 2012
  
  If I paid for this book it would have received two fewer stars. However, as a free resource on alternative medicine, I found it useful and informative on a wide variety of topics. You're not going to agree with everything the author says, but that's fairly typical in this field!
  
• The PA on Sep. 07, 2012
  
  This is a fun little allegory. I enjoyed the use of big words in this story because it matched the pompous nature of the two main characters. While giving us a sense of the world his characters inhabit, the author avoided long explanations of the terrible things occurring in his sci-fi version of earth, which is always a plus in this genre.
  
• Of Love and Vengeance on Sep. 18, 2012
  
  Since plays are a bit of a novelty here at Smashwords, I thought I'd snoop around and see what everyone else is writing about (for free at least: I have some skits on here but they're embarrassingly expensive). I was pleasantly surprised by "Of Love and Vengeance". The best part about this play is that, despite its Shakespearean flair, it could be realistically acted by a small cast with very few props needed. Get some tights and a sword and you'll be all set.
  
• Local Business Internet Marketing - The Ten Reasons Why 99% Of Local Business Websites Are A Total Waste Of Time And Money on Dec. 15, 2012
  
  I expected this book to be a blatant sales pitch, because it's free and that's what I would do. Instead, it gives practical advice to local business owners like myself. Regardless of your budget, you can use the ideas in this book for your humble niche blog or a large corporation needing a better grassroots web presence.
  
• The Nameless on July 20, 2013
  
  This was a fun story with a great cover (because I do judge ebooks by their covers). There were a few typos, but they didn't distract from the story. You're left with a few questions after finishing the tale, reinforcing the fact that the main character is delirious and confused in his murky and violent surroundings.
  
• Zachary Zombie and the Wicked Worm on July 20, 2013
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  Regrettably, the emo bunnies confronted by Zachary Zombie convinced me to cut my wrists, so I must keep this review short until the appropriate tendons heal. The story made me cackle and I look forward to reading more from this author.
  
• Hunted - Jake The Ripper on July 20, 2013
  
  Is it possible to add a different angle to the vampire genre? Artie Margrave thinks so as he addresses betrayal, loyalty, and even a crisis of faith in this violent story about hunting the last vampire. The question is, which side will you root for, and what will it take for you to see the light?
  
• Stock Investing For the 99% on July 28, 2013
  
  This informative book really breaks down the stock market for beginners and even touches on tax leins and other investment strategies. I enjoyed the author's silly writing style and liked his brevity as well.
  
• 365 Days of Creative Writing on July 28, 2013
  
  This introspective work principally teaches you how to journal. It's a good way to train your brain to write and also has some creative writing tips. Remember, your brain is a muscle like any other, so use it or lose it! Well, ok, so the brain is mostly made out of fat, but you get my point.
  
• The Old Trucker on July 29, 2013
  
  Well written fiction. I liked the intricate details: in a story this short it helps the reader unsure of probable endings.
  
• Welcome to My Home on July 29, 2013
  
  This may work better as a monologue than a short story: a bare stage without hints of props or costumes would make this a very powerful presentation. That said, I enjoyed the narrative style because it was different and focused.
  
• The Hearts of Blue Whales on March 03, 2014
  
  Great play with memorable characters, complex interactions, and few prop and stage requirements. It's interesting to pick apart the character's past relationship as they insult each other with quick moving dialogue.
  
• 10 tell tale signs that you're in the wrong church on June 26, 2017
  
  I would have been disappointed had I not noticed that this book was less than 1,000 words. I enjoyed it heartily.