Up to Date Nikki Leigh Bio

Since its a new year, I figured it was time to update my author bio - and I thought I would share it.

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Nikki Leigh began as an idea in a teenager’s mind. At about 14, Shri Henkel knew she wanted to be an author and she wanted to write under the name Nikki Leigh. It took over 20 years, but she eventually “became” Nikki Leigh. Shri is from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

“I want to convey time, place and character details to my readers. I choose my settings carefully and want people to understand what the setting and history contributes to the story.”

Her love of the coast, history and lighthouses is apparent in her stories. On a trip to Cape Ann with her brother, Chris, she found the location for the Misty Cove series. The rugged land, hard working people and rich history were too compelling to ignore. Cape Ann and Gloucester, Massachusetts are featured in Stormy View, Widow’s Walk (Book One), Lady Lightkeeper (Book Two) and Stormy Shores.

“My first mystery, Lilah and the Locket, is set along the Outer Banks of NC and literally at the base of Cape Hatteras. There is extensive local history and color woven into the story. I did that to help convey the time and place to readers. Other local events will be featured in upcoming books in the Outer Banks series.”

She owns a consulting and promotional business under her real name. Shri has 21 years of business management and 15 years of marketing experience. This knowledge was used to create books and articles for business managers. This experience is valuable to her business and promotional clients. She has four business and restaurant books in print. Visit http://www.nikkileigh.com/biz_books_4_sale.htm for full details. Her business website is www.sandcconsulting.com

Book Promo 101 – Basics of Book Promotion is Nikki’s latest book. She created it to share her promotional background with authors. It includes tips and suggestions to help the beginning book promoter or the more experienced promoter. There are review questions at the end of each chapter to help the author to learn more. For additional information about promotion and Book Promo 101 feel free to visit Nikki blog – Muze’s Musings. The link is: http://muzesmusings.blogspot.com/.

Nikki recently launched a new blog tour site and you are welcome to visit – www.inspiredauthor.com/promotion. This site offers promotional opportunities for author, all members and businesses (as site sponsors). Feel free to check the site for more information and contact Nikki with questions – nikki_leigh22939@yahoo.com

Coming Soon - Book Promo 201 – Learn the Basics of Online Promotion is a work in progress. In 2008, she hopes to complete the sequel to Lilah and the Locket, the contemporary Misty Cove book – Stormy Shores and possibly a couple of Misty Cove short stories. For updates on new books, new short stories, upcoming character and promotional classes, new promotional opportunities and much more, visit www.muzesmusings.blogspot.com.