-2013 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER FOR DEBUT NOVEL-
NIK NICHOLSON
Even Deities Evolve
When Me and God Were Atheists
“Even Deities Evolves: When Me and God Were Atheists,” is more than a poetry collection. It is a bit of history on cultures and religions central to Nicholson's journey to understanding God and arrival at a spiritual practice that nurtures her entire being.
Its poetry is a testament to critical thinking, questioning and skepticism. With a raw and sentimental touch, Nicholson tackles cultural beliefs and expectations that can only exists when questioning is condemned.
Relative religious facts, Nicholson's favorite memes and vibration-raising meditations are included in this collection. "Even Deities Evolve," illustrates how we can acknowledge, accept and employ our divine power. By the end of the last verse, Nicholson has introduced another way to experience God.
There are so many layers to unravel in Descendants of Hagar, and Nicholson has done her research to tie them in a vibrant arrangement. Linny’s strong voice brings to life a woman’s sexuality in a post-Reconstruction era novel and all the challenges it brings... Sistahs Onthe Shelf
It wasn't at all what I expected. We didn't realize that the main character was going to be a lesbian when we chose the book for our group. I initially regretted this book and planned to read just enough to participate in my group's discussion. The story pulled me in. I'm not as old as Linny, but I grew up on a farm in the south. So many of her struggles were challenges for all southern young women coming of age. I identified with Linny and Coley. In the end, I admired Linny's courage. The Texas African American Reading Circle
Cover of BLAQ: Nicholson's third collection of poetry, published in July 2025.
Queen of Non Sequiturs, Nicholson's second collection of poetry. Published June 2025
Second Edition of Descendants of Hagar published in 2017 by Apple and Pear Publishing, a small St. Louis Press.
Second Edition of Nicholson's first collection of poetry on dating, breaking up, relationships and love. Published by Apple and Pear Publishing, a small St. Louis press in 2017.
Solace is a collection of poetry and prose that explores our pain, as well as our attempts to find solace in a world that seeks to destroy us. What are our strategies for survival? Where do we find solace? Audre Lorde writes that “we were never meant to survive,” yet here we are.
Longing, Lust, and Love: Black Lesbian Stories is an anthology edited by Shonia Brown, published in 2007.