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Kelly Nichols

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Mystery, Nonfiction

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Kelly Nichols is an avid reader of YA historical fiction and mystery novels. Some people suspect she became a parent to justify owning so many youth books. Her favorite stories usually include carefully researched science or history and convey a positive message. A touch of romance is a plus, but keep it squeaky clean, please.
Kelly was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan (it's a real place) and now lives in Longmont, Colorado, WAY too far from the nearest beach.
Empowering teens and adults to realize their educational goals is one her favorite activities. She gets to do this regularly by helping them conquer their most daunting enemy: a required math class.
One day a crazy friend said to Kelly, "We should write a novel," and she did some ...more

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Beyond the Dragonhead (Viking Refugees Book 1)
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Alyn Rockwood (Goodreads Author)

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Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1)

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NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition

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