Nicole Frail has more than fifteen years of professional publishing experience, with twelve of those spent with a trade publisher based in New York City. She is now the owner of Nicole Frail Edits, LLC, an editing agency that performs various levels of editing for private clients ranging from imprints of big-five publishers to indie authors. She also launched Nicole Frail Books, LLC in late 2024, which is a (super) small independent press that blends the values of traditional and indie publishing and is dedicated to bringing as many new voices to press as possible through projects such as anthologies and short story ebooks. She currently lives outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three little boys.
As the Snow Drifts: A Cozy Winter Anthology
Series: And You Anthologies
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: An Original, Feel-Good Collection of Short Stories by Women Writers Inspired by the Winter Season
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Don your cozy socks, snuggle under your favorite reading blanket, grab your tea (or hot chocolate!), and get ready to settle in with As the Snow Drifts, a brand-new collection of short fiction that will transport you from the blistering cold of the midwestern prairies and farmlands to the warmth of festive inns and coffeeshops while snow falls gently outside. Whether donating their time with nonprofits, volunteering their personal space for the sake of a memorable family event, or risking their reputation or even their own health to make sure their loved ones are healthy and happy, the characters who appear in As the Snow Drifts put the reason for the season first, focusing on family and friends and the love and support of their neighbors and community members. Reviews: “What a terrific anthology, encapsulating all that is the warm and cozy season. Each of these stories brings something unique to winter. I laughed, smiled, cried, almost threw my book a few times, and fell in love with (most) of the characters. Find out why when you get your mittens on As the Snow Drifts!” “This is a charming book filled with sweet, heartfelt stories, perfect for this busy time of year. I normally read novels, but this collection of short stories is perfectly filled with engaging, funny, poignant, and romantic tales to cozy up to.” “Heartwarming, captivating and really well written. All of the authors bring a different twist on their idea of Christmas spirit and the magic of winter that is bound to have you reading this compilation while curling up in front of the fire with a cozy blanket and a hot cocoa.”
Another Chance to Get It Right: A New Year's Eve Anthology
Series: And You Anthologies
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: The countdown to midnight is on with this collection of New Year’s Eve–themed short stories that spans from heartwarming to heartbreaking
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The last night of the year is often associated with champagne and music, resolutions, and, for many, finding that perfect person to kiss upon the stroke of midnight. And while the nine stories in this collection certainly don’t lack the music and the dancing, the kissing and the goal setting, the characters in Another Chance to Get It Right: A New Year’s Eve Anthology experience a wide range of emotions as they find themselves closing out one year and looking to the next. As you reflect on your achievements from this past year and decide whether you’ll be making resolutions for the upcoming one, spend some time with these featured stories. Whether they’re welcoming the birth of a child, grieving an unexpected loss, contemplating a career move, or simply looking forward to counting down to midnight with their best friend and the girl they have a massive crush on, these characters all find themselves in similar positions as the clock runs out on the year: a decision looms that will set the tone for the next one—and possibly many more to come. Reviews: “Hope, romance, second chances, and finding self-confidence are just a few of the themes you'll come across in this book. I recommend Another Chance to Get It Right not only for the holidays, although it would make a great gift, but also for all throughout the year.” “Here are nine short stories to take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions regarding New Years Eve! Stories of hope, new beginnings, understanding and more on a night for resolutions and choices.” “What I especially appreciated was the balance between humor and depth. It wasn’t all cracks and giggles; several stories had open or even bittersweet endings that reflect the reality of New Year’s for many. Not everyone rings in the new year with a kiss at midnight; some characters need to spend New Year’s alone and find contentment within themselves, while others take the time to gain a new perspective. Those kinds of stories were my favorite! It felt so human, if that makes sense? The characters and their struggles felt genuine and relatable.”
Recipes for Romance: A Sweet Valentine's Day Anthology
Series: And You Anthologies
Series Number: 4
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Blurb: These nineteen short stories prove the secret ingredient in the most delicious and satisfying relationships (and recipes!) is always love.
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In Recipes for Romance: A Sweet Valentine’s Day Anthology, the bedroom doors may be closed, but these characters' hearts are wide open to finding love, showing love, and rekindling long-lost love while cooking, baking, snacking, and sipping their way through dates, heartaches, memories, and personal triumphs. The characters in these stories bake sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, or brownies; show off their skills in the home kitchens or in cooking competitions; or attempt to meet special someones over dinner and drinks, on blind dates, singles cruises, or simply at their local bars. They relive magical moments with their spouses and create new memories with their friends while sharing meals or cleaning up after baking marathons. Recipes for Romance includes sweet stories that will leave you feeling good. And maybe a little hungry.