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D.J. Niko

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D.J. Niko is the pseudonym for Daphne Nikolopoulos, a journalist, author, editor, and self-proclaimed modern nomad who has spent the better part of two decades traveling the world. As a former travel writer and zealous adventurer, she has visited remote spots on six continents, many of which have inspired her novels. She has a particular passion for deserts and the nomadic way of life and has spent time among various tribes in Africa and Asia.

The Tenth Saint is her debut novel in The Sarah Weston Chronicles series of archaeological thrillers. It won the Gold Medal for popular fiction in the 2012 Florida Book Awards, a juried competition seeking to identify the best literary works in the state. Next in the series is The Riddle of Solomon (20 ...more

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Did you do most of that world-traveling alone, or did you sometimes go with a partner or friend? That took a lot of courage. How did you manage to be so brave?

D.J. Niko Thanks for asking, Sally. I've done a little of both. Some places beg for solitude; others are best enjoyed in the company of others. In some cases, s…moreThanks for asking, Sally. I've done a little of both. Some places beg for solitude; others are best enjoyed in the company of others. In some cases, safety is an issue. For example, I would not recommend gorilla tracking in the impenetrable wilderness of Uganda/Rwanda/Congo alone. :) Being brave is easier when you're young and unattached. Not sure I would do half this stuff now that I have young kids! Still, I do have an itch to get back to Africa--Zimbabwe, in particular. There is a site of ancient ruins there that may just inspire a new story ...(less)

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I can't help but wonder if the cover model for your latest book, "The Judgment," is *you* with ancient-egyptian-inspired makeup? If so, I LOVE that! I wish I could see myself dolled up ancient-Egyptian style. Tell me about your book covers. Did you have input into them? I am assuming Medallion Press designs them. I'm a self-published author, so I'm sure my process is quite different.

D.J. Niko Good question! The cover model is definitely not me, but I'm flattered you considered that. I wish I looked that good! :) My book covers are designed …moreGood question! The cover model is definitely not me, but I'm flattered you considered that. I wish I looked that good! :) My book covers are designed by the talented art directors at Medallion. I definitely have input, but they get the final say. For this particular cover, we went around a couple of times before they came up with this image of Nicaule (King Solomon's Egyptian wife, whose voice is prominent in the book). What do you think of it? I'd love to know.(less)

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Average rating: 3.67 · 491 ratings · 124 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Tenth Saint (The Sarah Weston Chronicles, #1) 3.58 avg rating — 347 ratings — published 2012 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Riddle of Solomon (The Sarah Weston Chronicles, #2) 3.84 avg rating — 89 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Oracle (The Sarah Weston Chronicles, #3) 3.76 avg rating — 42 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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A Sneak Preview of The Oracle

The video trailer for my upcoming release, The Oracle (Nov. 10, 2015), is now up on YouTube. Click on the link below to watch. I would love to hear your thoughts!

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“Freedom cannot be labeled nor won nor envied. Only when one doesn't realize what freedom is, is one truly free.”
― D.J. Niko, The Tenth Saint

tags: freedom

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“The way of the nomad is to accept everything as it comes: there is no anticipation of better days, no longing for the unrequited, no despair for loss.”
― D.J. Niko, The Tenth Saint

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“This leaf has fallen from its mother and withered. Yet the tree does not mourn the loss. While barren, it stands tall, ready to bear the burden of winter, for it knows that through hardship comes renewal.”
― D.J. Niko, The Oracle

tags: d-j-niko, hardship, nature, renewal, sarah-weston-chronicles, the-oracle

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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
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“Man's real home is not a house, but the Road, and that life itself is a journey to be walked on foot.”
― Bruce Chatwin, What Am I Doing Here?

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“The way of the nomad is to accept everything as it comes: there is no anticipation of better days, no longing for the unrequited, no despair for loss.”
― D.J. Niko, The Tenth Saint

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“Freedom cannot be labeled nor won nor envied. Only when one doesn't realize what freedom is, is one truly free.”
― D.J. Niko, The Tenth Saint

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