Like many other bookworms, my love of literature was once incentivized by ice cream and pizza parties. Back in elementary school (and, more specifically, before A Series of Unfortunate Events caught my interest when I was in second grade), I’d read the same books over and over – I encountered too many simple stories thatContinue reading “Self-Insert Characters & Writing the Best Story You Can”
Author Archives: Nikki
Exploring Foils as Storytelling Tools
When I first started writing the Industrialized series, the creation of this vast world started with one specific character: Saida Merymut. Though she’s a minor character in the primary duology, she is the main character in my current WIP – a dystopian romance that explores the intersection of love and war. All’s fair in loveContinue reading “Exploring Foils as Storytelling Tools”
Industrialized: Your Next Book Club Pick
At its core, the Industrialized series spans many heavy themes, making it an especially compelling choice for book club discussions. Oppression, control, and resistance span each facet of the story, but beneath that lies the stories of young people twisted into morally gray characters at the hands of multi-generational abuse. Told by an unreliable narrator,Continue reading “Industrialized: Your Next Book Club Pick”
STARSHIPS & CYBERPUNKS: MUST READ SCIENCE FICTION
A Bookfunnel Sales Promo Hosted by BookMojo Love my books? You’re going to love exploring books by other future world, dystopian, space opera, cyberpunk, technopunk, and sci-fi authors in this January 2025 promo. Searching for your next favorite interstellar adventure? Look no further! These science fiction authors bringyou the very best in storytelling! Add themContinue reading “STARSHIPS & CYBERPUNKS: MUST READ SCIENCE FICTION”
Politics & Literature: Inherent Politicism, Book Bans, and Why You Should Be Taking Notes
Given the tumultuous nature of the U.S. election cycle, chatter is bound to spring up online. Bookish communities are divided in a fascinating way: some argue that books are a form of escapism while others assert that literature is inherently political. As is so typical for my political beliefs, I agree with aspects of bothContinue reading “Politics & Literature: Inherent Politicism, Book Bans, and Why You Should Be Taking Notes”
Indie Author Spotlight: Isabella Presley
It may go without saying, but we authors spend a lot of time chatting behind the scenes. When I initially invited Canadian author Isabella Presley to participate in the Indie Author Spotlight Series to discuss Her Dionysus, her inner actress couldn’t resist suggesting a video interview. So, without any further ado, I’d like to presentContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Isabella Presley”
Indie Author Spotlight: Tirzah Darnell
One of my favorite aspects of publishing as an indie author is finding a brand that resonates with readers. For highly popular genres, that’s a breeze, but things get a bit harder when you’re working with niche genres like dystopian fiction… trust me on that. But one author I’ve admired for ages is the lovelyContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Tirzah Darnell”
Indie Author Spotlight: K.A. Claytor
If you’re well-traveled, you know that different landscapes absolutely impact your perspective as a writer. And I don’t even mean international travel… in a place like the United States, many vast differences exist between regions, and a unique culture comes with it. K.A. Claytor can attest to that, as she’s lived near both coasts, theContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: K.A. Claytor”
How To Change a Cover on Goodreads: A Step-By-Step Guide
One of the best parts of self-publishing is the ability to control your brand. And one of the more frustrating aspects of self-publishing is navigating platforms like Goodreads, where a great deal of your control is sacrificed to keep control with the Goodreads Librarians. Even simple things like how to change a cover on GoodreadsContinue reading “How To Change a Cover on Goodreads: A Step-By-Step Guide”
Indie Author Spotlight: Wendolyn Baird
One thing I love about the indie author community is discovering how many similarities we writers have. My own path started with studies in mortuary archaeology, but writing ended up setting the tone for my path. And I’m not the only one! Wendolyn Baird, or Wendy, is a “halfway anthropologist and a full-time writer,” andContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Wendolyn Baird”