Nicole Diamond Austin
Nicole Diamond Austin
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Check out recent news about and reviews for The Gospel of Caiaphas!
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Historical Novel Society Interview Published
March 10, 2026
"Most people know Caiaphas either from the New Testament or from Tim Rice’s musical Jesus Christ Superstar... But what if his story is more complicated and nuanced than we’ve ever imagined?"
Featured on Film Festival Radio Podcast
February 26, 2026
"Ms. Austin brings a fresh voice and a fearless curiosity to a story that has echoed for centuries, making The Gospel of Caiaphas a striking and a good conversation‑starter, especially in the season of Lent."
Kirkus Review
February 11, 2026
“Creates a full and detailed picture of Caiaphas’ time before, during, and after his infamous interactions with Jesus...fresh and insightful.”
— Kirkus Reviews
TGOC Featured in Historical Magic
January 30, 2026
Author Martha Jean Johnson features The Gospel of Caiaphas in her Substack, Historical Magic.
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Preorders Start
December 15, 2025
The Gospel of Caiaphas ebook is now available for preorder.
IndieReader Review
March 2, 2026
"Austin delivers a thoughtful, carefully crafted historical novel that transforms a familiar biblical antagonist into a deeply human and tragic figure. A compelling meditation on power, responsibility, and moral compromise." — IndieReader
“This deep, dark, daring portrayal of a powerful man and his world is a masterpiece of Biblical fiction that anyone interested in the period should read." — Alex Szollo,
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Independent Book Review
February 4, 2026
“A searching portrait of faith under pressure and the price of keeping the peace... bring[s] the world of Second Temple Judaism to life with remarkable clarity.” — Independent Book Review
Publication Day!
January 13, 2026
The Gospel of Caiaphas is available in both ebook and paperback!
Kickstarter Fully Funded
October 14, 2025
In less than 30 days, the Kickstarter campaign is fully funded with over 50 backers!
Goodreads Giveaway Launch
March 1, 2026
During the month of March, I'm giving away 50 free digital copies of The Gospel of Caiaphas on Goodreads.
Readers' Favorite Review
February 16, 2026
“Caiaphas is a supremely intriguing main character... With elegant writing and a brilliant backstory, this is a saga worth its weight in gold. Very highly recommended.”
— Readers’ Favorite
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Celebrated the launch with Kickstarter backers and friends at Kustaa Cheese & Wine.
No Small Parts Launch
January 9, 2026
Launched No Small Parts: Writing from the Margins of History and Personal Narrative.
Kickstarter Launch
September 16, 2025
Launched Kickstarter campaign with $5,000 goal to fund the publication of The Gospel of Caiaphas.