Scott Nicholson an author of horror and thriller fiction, often set in rural Appalachia.Nicholson's poems and short fiction has appeared in many publications. His first novel, "The Red Church," was published in 2002 and was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award. He has published over thirty novels.Before becoming a full-time author, Nicholson was a musician and a newspaper reporter. He received three North Carolina Press Association awards.