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Nikki Smith

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Author of thrillers. Published by Viking, Penguin. Books: Sophie Lambert at C&W. TV/Film: Luke Speed at SLTM. THE GUESTS out now, THEY HAD IT COMING out May โ€˜25 Co-host of podcast IN SUSPENSE https://linktr.ee/nikkismithauthor

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Thank you @chilternkills.bsky.social ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ To all who came to hear the Bestselling Queens @carog.bsky.social @annamazz.bsky.social @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social Claire Douglas and me! Huge thanks to the organisers, the volunteers and the bookseller @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social ๐Ÿ™ Happy days!

04.10.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

17.10.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“š Two For Tuesday ๐Ÿ“š

I'm going on holiday later this week so I decided my #TwoForTuesday would be destination thrillers. If you like your thrillers with added sunshine then look no further than

They Had It Coming by @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social
One Perfect Couple by @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social

14.10.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such a brilliant panel - loved doing this with everyone & thanks so much to Caroline for hosting. What a fabulous festival!

05.10.2025 07:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Queens of the Bestseller at @chilternkills.bsky.social crime festival: Claire Douglas @JaniceHallett.bsky.social @NikkiSmithauthor.bsky.social @AnnaMazz.bsky.social & @carolinegreen.bsky.social on Sat 4th Oct Gerrards Cross, in aid of Centrepoint & Big Issue. Tickets from ChilternKills.com

12.09.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Canโ€™t wait!

13.09.2025 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸšจWriters! Experienced or beginners! Myself, @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @elenikwriter.bsky.social @louisefein.bsky.social have set up a 1to1 online consultancy for anying from plot struggles to publishing advice. Please help spread the word and follow an share ๐Ÿ™ Thank you! x

22.08.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

If youโ€™re looking for some help with getting a submission package ready for agents, or need some help solving plot issues, or have questions about publishing and where to go next, then do check out @theauthorclinic.bsky.social - A bit more about it belowโ€ฆ

19.08.2025 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to know a bit more about The Author Clinic & what we do? Take a look at the video below & feel free to get in touch with us on any of our social media channels or book a session using this link: linktr.ee/TheAuthorCli...

19.08.2025 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
TheAuthorClinic | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Traditionally published authors providing one-to-one virtual consultations to assist with all aspects of writing and publishing.

If youโ€™re an aspiring author who wants some help with subbing, or have questions about the publishing industry, then check out @TheAuthorClinic
Weโ€™re a group of published authors who write in most genres & you can book a slot with any of us for an hour. Spread the word! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
Linktr.ee/TheAuthorClinic

12.08.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There's no mystery about it... UK's best crime writing festival made us friends Ahead of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival this week, four authors reveal how their unique friendship was born amid a love of books and writing

Huge thanks to @mattnixson.bsky.social & @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social for this article about how @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social & #TheakstonsOldPeculier have played such a big part in the friendship I have with these wonderful women.
See you on Thursday! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ www.express.co.uk/celebrity-ne...

14.07.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So so lovely to meet you! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

11.07.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Really looking forward to meeting readers at BookBox in Long Ditton on Wednesday 16 July at 8pm - do come along!

03.07.2025 09:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such a fun evening!

26.06.2025 22:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A great turnout at Lowdham Book Festival - lovely to share the stage with fellow thriller authors @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social with expert chairing by Dr Tim Rideout๐Ÿ™ Thanks to indy bookshop The Bookcase in Lowdham and everyone who joined us at Southwell Library!

25.06.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My 2 minute book blog this week is a real summer holiday sizzler! @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social

20.06.2025 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Tony!

20.06.2025 22:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Nicola x

14.06.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Giveaway on my Instagram page @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social

12.06.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ever felt you need some advice on a publishing issue? Whatever the problem, The Author Clinic can help!

Check out our Instagram account & if thereโ€™s something you want to discuss, feel free to book a slot with one of usโ€ฆ.

And please feel free to share!! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

www.instagram.com/the_author_c...

30.05.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

26.05.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that x

26.05.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Did anyone happen to get a copy of S Magazine with the Sunday Express yesterday? I had a short story in it & would love to see a copy! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

26.05.2025 08:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s publication day for #TheyHadItComing ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜ƒ
I hope you enjoy my revenge thriller set in Bali - thank you to everyone who read an early copy & said nice things about it!
Itโ€™s in @WHSmith @sainsburys @Waterstones Indi bookshops or follow this link!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/463787...

22.05.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Jo - so pleased you enjoyed it x

21.05.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

21.05.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒThank you!

21.05.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much - we canโ€™t wait to be back in July!

19.05.2025 10:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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19.05.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s publication week forโ€ฆ a few authors this week!! We met 6 years ago at @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social (book festivals really are a great place to meet!) & have become such great friends since. If you like the sound of any of these, check out the link below!

linktr.ee/Harrogateladies

19.05.2025 06:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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