MySpace page.
is Derek's publisher; Michael Homler, his Editor
online porfolio of the kick-ass graphic artist who created this website
acclaimed horror and thriller writer and my incredibly supportive International Thriller Writers mentor
an elite society of debut mystery and thriller writers.
The purpose of Killer Year is to further the writing, publishing, and marketing goals of the 13 members by providing an interactive community with potential readers, buyers, reviewers and publishing professionals
a moody, atmospheric art-rock/experimental band from Buffalo, NY that includes my brother Steven Nikitas (guitar);
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author of Ovenman. Check out the wormdevil videos
author of The Cleaner.
author of All The Pretty Girls.
author of The Mark.
author of Kiss Her Goodbye.
author of Lost Dog.
author of Bobby Faye’s Very (Very, Very, Very) Bad Day.
author of Big City, Bad Blood.
author of The Liar’s Diary.
author of Vinnie’s Head.
author of A Wicked Snow.
author of The Blade Itself.
author of When One Man Dies.
author of The Blonde and The Wheelman.
the first organization built specifically to support suspense and thriller novelists.
Founded by David Morrell and Gayle Lynds, the organization's members have an astonishing one billion books in print.
where I recieved my MFA in Creative Writing
where Derek is now working on his  PhD in Creative Writing.