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Nikki Bennett

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Children's, Young Adult, Fantasy

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Nikki Bennett is an author and world traveler currently living in the Pacific Northwest. She loves traveling, and incorporates all the culture and folklore she can from the countries she visits into her stories.

Nikki has five books out right now.

FOUR FIENDS and THREE TREASURES are the first two volumes of THE COUNTDOWN CHRONICLES, both MG.

MUKADE ISLAND is the first book in the YA adventure series THE ISLAND CHRONICLES.

FROM THE MAGICAL MIND OF MINDY MUNSON is a MG novel.

NIGHT AT THE BASKING IGUANA is an adult travel fiction novel written under Nikki's pen name, SANDI PENNIMAN.

You can find more info on Nikki's books, plus a cool travel blog at her website (www.worldofnikki.com) Check it out! ...more

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What are you currently working on?
Nikki Bennett A story on a cruise ship called SCRUM and KLUGER. My penchant for pulling supernatural or mythological stuff into my stories is twisting this romp on …moreA story on a cruise ship called SCRUM and KLUGER. My penchant for pulling supernatural or mythological stuff into my stories is twisting this romp on the high seas into a supernatural fight between good and evil, though. Of course.(less)
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Nikki Bennett I've always written, but when I was young, I never finished anything. When I was 40, we moved to Japan and started traveling around, and the more I tr…moreI've always written, but when I was young, I never finished anything. When I was 40, we moved to Japan and started traveling around, and the more I traveled, the more I felt inspired to write. Most of my ideas come from places I've visited: some indelible in my memory, like the stormwater culvert in Hong Kong that inspired FOUR FIENDS; others are more subtle--places I work into a story because they inspired me when I visited.(less)
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Folks, I don't post much here (I've been pretty inactive of late), but I've just uploaded my new YA novel (THE TROULBE WITH DEAD PEOPLE) to KindleScout, and could use some nominations! If you've enjoyed my books, or are new to this blog but want to help me out, head over to KindleScout and nominate my book. The campaign runs until October 8.

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Homegoing
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Nikki Bennett Nikki Bennett said: " Wonderful

I could hardly put this one down. Each story was compelling and interesting, and the ending felt satisfying. Great read. "

 
Dec 30, 2023 10:18AM  · see review
North Woods
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“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
― C.S. Lewis
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ABOUT THE GROUP Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books a ...more
93114 ABNA — 118 members — last activity May 26, 2014 01:25PM
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26989 Goodreads Authors/Readers — 56671 members — last activity 1 hour, 19 min ago
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95492 Young Adult Historical Fiction — 280 members — last activity Aug 27, 2025 11:08AM
A group for all fans of Young Adult Historical Fiction who would love to meet other fans, read and discuss historical books. We will also have optiona ...more
137259 Short Story Connect — 1478 members — last activity Apr 03, 2026 04:33AM
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25x33 Non Profits Literary Program — 391 members — last activity Sep 21, 2017 09:29PM
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88432 The Perks Of Being A Book Addict — 37685 members — last activity 1 hour, 35 min ago
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56898 Shut Up & Read — 9892 members — last activity 2 hours, 50 min ago
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41720 Struggling Writers — 5269 members — last activity Aug 30, 2025 11:16AM
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message 2: by Nikki
Mar 27, 2015 02:34AM

Nikki Bennett Something funny is going on with i-page mail. I'm having trouble with it from my end too, although I can get on and see things. Here's my personal: roccapiafarm@yahoo.com Sorry about the trouble!


message 1: by Renee
Mar 25, 2015 10:15AM

Renee Hi Nikki, I'm trying to get a hold of you but your email address and website are not working. Do you have an alternate email address you could send me please?

Thanks! Renee


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