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ABOUT NIKKI LOFTIN
Nikki Loftin is the debut author of THE SINISTER SWEETNESS OF SPLENDID ACADEMY (Razorbill, 2012), which Publishers Weekly called “a mesmerizing read,” and Kirkus Reviews called “deliciously scary and satisfying.”Nikki’s short children’s fiction has appeared in Boy’s Life and Pockets magazines, among others. She also writes literary fiction, poetry, and essays for adults, and has been published in numerous literary journals and anthologies. Her essay will be included in the upcoming anthology, Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves (Zest books, Nov. 2012). Nikki is represented by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary Agency.
Nikki enjoys public speaking, and served as keynote speaker at the Houston Writer’s Guild conference in the spring of 2012, as well as a presenter at libraries, SCBWI conferences and meetings, and various panels and workshops throughout the year. She is an active member of the Austin SCBWI, the Writer’s League of Texas, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), and the Junior League of Austin.
Her home on the web is www.nikkiloftin.com.
ABOUT THE SINISTER SWEETNESS OF SPLENDID ACADEMY
“A mesmerizing read…a fantasy that feels simultaneously classic and new.”—Publishers Weekly
“A pinch of Grimm, a dash of Greek mythology and a heaping helping of
fresh chills make for an irresistible contemporary fairy
tale…Deliciously scary and satisfying.”--Kirkus
Lorelei is bowled over by Splendid Academy--Principal Trapp encourages the students to run in the hallways, the classrooms are stocked with candy dishes, and the cafeteria serves lavish meals featuring all Lorelei's favorite foods. But the more time she spends at school, the more suspicious she becomes. Why are her classmates growing so chubby? And why do the teachers seem so sinister?
It's up to Lorelei and her new friend Andrew to figure out what secret this supposedly splendid school is hiding. What they discover chills their bones--and might even pick them clean!
Mix one part magic, one part mystery, and just a dash of Grimm, and you've got the recipe for a cozy-creepy read that kids will gobble up like candy.
Hi Nikki,
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping I got the timing right and you got my email. *jumps up and down like a teenager*
I love the idea of this contest and that people will not be put off by my character's English voice (and spellings). I'm afraid honour just doesn't look right without the u. Looking forward to taking part in this awesome event.
Cheers
Jacky
Ooops - excitement got the better of me - hit the publish button before the proof-read done :(
DeleteThat should read "hope that people will not be put off..."
*Internal snark says "Great start Jack, now everyone thinks you're dumb!"*