I (Lee) wanted to be sure to have a dedicated place on this site for my writing bestie, Nikki Blake! Read all about her below:

Hi, I’m Nikki Blake! Slowly but surely working towards my dream life of reading & writing all day long! Just an author gettin’ by on Dr. Pepper + a prayer. I love mostly PG-13 reads and I’m all about the Halloween/spooky vibes.

Current WIP: Nicknamed "Drew's Story"

Winner of the 2023 Phantom Wine Ghost Story Contest!

Note: You can view Nikki’s old blogs/reviews by clicking here.

Amongst The Large Pines: My Short Film!

In 2024, my short story was selected by Phantom Wines to be produced as a short film! “Amongst the Large Pines” is a horror short film which premiered on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Austin Film Festival! Short film directed by Spencer Glover and adapted by Glover and Kariss Forte.

Additional Links:

Phantom Wines Link: (must be 21 to enter website): Ghost Story Contest - Phantom Wine

Austin Film Festival Shorts Program 8 Schedule (where Amongst the Large Pines premiered): 2024 Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference: Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living S...

More Than A Book Club Podcast: I’m A SpecIal Guest Host!

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, I appeared as a guest host on my first podcast, the More Than A Book Club Podcast, with hosts Leyna and LJ! We discussed the short film and then discussed book worlds we’d like to live in (or not live in). Click below to watch this SPOILER-filled discussion: