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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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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

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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

Thank you so much ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

17.05.2025 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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They Had It Coming by Nikki Smith After an unsettling experience in their home in London Sophie and Jude decide the time is right to take up the offer from close friends Na...

Happy ebook publication day to @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social and @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social for the 4โญ๏ธ thriller #TheyHadItComing

A wickedly twisty destination thriller with a host of secrets waiting to be revealed.

#BookSky #BookBlogger

Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y48e7h6t

15.05.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this review! So pleased you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

15.05.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TheyHadItComing is out in less than 2 weeks! If you fancy winning a signed copy of my revenge thriller set in Bali, then retweet & sign up to my newsletter on the link below & Iโ€™ll pick one of my subscribers to win on 22 May!
#Giveaway #thrillerbooks
nikkismithauthor.com

09.05.2025 09:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Very excited to be coming to the wonderful Cobham bookshop on Weds 28 May 6.30-8pm where the fabulous BA Paris & I will be chatting about my latest novel #TheyHadItComing & writing thrillers & all things publishing! Do come along & join usโ€ฆ

07.05.2025 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finished copies of #TheyHadItComing have arrived! My revenge thriller set in Bali is out on 22 May & will be available in @whsmithofficial.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @sainsburys.bsky.social & brilliant independent bookshops & Amazon. I really hope you enjoy it.

02.05.2025 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Very excited to be joining the amazing @tmloganauthor.bsky.social & @lesleykara.bsky.social to chat about thrillers with Dr Tim Rideout - do come along on 24 June at 7.30pm & join us!

01.05.2025 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Very excited to be appearing at the Berwyn Bookshop with @jennyblackhurst on 22 May. Do come along & join us - itโ€™ll be publication day for #TheyHadItComing so lots to celebrate! ๐ŸŽ‰

www.ticketsource.co.uk/theberwynboo...

29.04.2025 11:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TheyHadItComing - a revenge thriller set in Bali - publishes exactly a month today! To celebrate, Iโ€™m running a #giveaway on Instagram to win a signed proof copy - head over there if you fancy winning one!

www.instagram.com/reel/DIvPwxx...

22.04.2025 06:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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They Had It Coming by Nikki Smith After an unsettling experience in their home in London Sophie and Jude decide the time is right to take up the offer from close friends Na...

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A host of secrets at risk of being revealed lead to friendships, and lives, being put at risk in the wickedly twisty destination thriller #TheyHadItComing from @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

#BookSky

Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y48e7h6t

16.04.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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