Books are my passion! I’ve been reading them since I was a kid, selling them since I was sixteen (2002), and writing them since 2011. My favorite genre is fantasy, but I definitely indulge in my fair share of young adult, science fiction and urban fantasy. I’ve read quite a bit more than your average person, and love to share feedback on great books with both my customers and online following. That’s why I wanted to start blog that focuses on reviewing and recommending speculative fiction titles for those who are in need of some seriously good reading.
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Books have been my life since my tenth grade teacher asked me to pick a career path. I had the brilliant idea that I was going to run a bookstore one day, so I enrolled in as many business classes as I could, then went out the next week and applied for a job at B. Dalton Bookstore. Twelve years with the company later, with an MBA in hand that almost cost me my sanity, I’ve put my plans to sell books on the side in favor of my new (and even more brilliant) plan to write them. I’m currently working on my first novel – and yes, it’s about dragons. :)
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Oh, and meet my pup, Rory.
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Authors/Publishers: All requests can be sent to nikihawkes13@hotmail.com. I have a lot of things vying for my attention these days, so please only email me if you have a title that fits my specific genre interests (scifi/fantasy). Taking a page from Cal Newport’s book (Deep Work), I’ll only respond to the request which align with my current interests, schedule, and workload. Best of luck on your writing journey.
The Obsessive Bookseller 
Love the new layout, menus, and header!
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Thank you! :)
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I read it all front to back and love this!!!! Awesome sweets! :) What a fantastic job and soooo informative.
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Aw, shucks! Thanks mom, your opinion means a lot! :)
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May we contact you for reviews?
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Thank you for the inquiry, unfortunately I’m not taking on review obligations at this time. :)
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Why do I not have The Name of the Wind or Dragon Champion on my Nook? Would really like to read them……pls :)
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That can be arranged…
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Keep reading and writing!
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I would be honored if you would review my book. I’ll even get you a free copy. Just let me know.
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It would be my pleasure to review your book – please email me at sugarmae13@hotmail.com and we’ll figure out the details. :)
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I’m looking forward to the release, sounds like an interesting concept!
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Thank you! :)
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Holy crow! I just saw your mini series banners and went 42 shades of green with envy. I so have to get me some of those! Love your blog :)
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Lol, that’s what happened to me a few weeks ago when I was on someone else’s blog. If you haven’t already, you can click on it and it will take you to the website where I got them. The real trick is limiting it down to your favorite ones – there were so many good ones to pick from! And thank you :)
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Oooh! I’m so there! Thanks!
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Hey Niki, I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award!
http://kiralynblue.com/2013/05/01/sweet-blogging-award/
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Cool!!! Thanks Kira! I’m flattered. :)
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Hi,
I was wondering if you accept unsolicited review requests? I’m a new author who is looking for someone to review my book. My blog address is avgriffin.wordpress.com.
By the way, I love dragons too. :)
Avery
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Hi Avery,
I don’t usually take review requests, and I regret to say I have a few too many projects of my own going on right now to take another. I’m incredibly flattered, though, and if things lighten up I’ll get back to you. I followed your blog so I’d be able to find you. :-) Good luck getting your work out there – finishing the book is an amazing accomplishment!
Niki
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Hi Niki,
Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! http://readfantasybooks.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/one-lovely-blog-award/
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Thank you Ashley! I am flattered. :D
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I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, congratulations! Check it out here and please pass on to other bloggers
http://betweenthelinesbookblog.wordpress.com/2014/01/29/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Hope you don’t mind a Follower here and on Twitter. :)
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I appreciate both – Thanks! :)
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I nominated you for the very inspiring book blogger award, check out this post if you want to participate http://strahbarysfields.com/2014/06/14/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Thank you! I really appreciate that. :)
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Hi Niki– I just saw your post about Book Werm. Thank you so much for the lovely comments about my artwork. It makes me very glad that the image hits all the right notes and embodies the spirit of your reading adventures! Best wishes– Kristin Kest
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Thank YOU for creating such a cool piece of art. It makes me happy every time I look at it. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my blog – it means a lot! :D
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Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award!!
Here’s the link: https://bonfirebooks.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Thank you! I appreciate that!! :)
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Hello Nikki. I probably asked you this before but may I interest you in reviewing my book Curse Breaker: Guild Assassin? Feel free to say no. But if you do say yes let me know and I’ll try to get you an ebook copy to review.
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Possibly, but I am really sorry to say that I don’t accept book review solicitations, although I’m flattered you consider my blog a good match for your work. Seriously, though, great job at writing a book – I know how much blood sweat and tears it takes and it’s no small feat!
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not as well read as you, but probably far more obsessed when it comes to dragons. have you read Elizabeth Kerner? Susan Fletcher? Steven Brust? Jeffery A Carver? (the dragon rigger books) … DJ Conway? (for some non-fction ideas about dragons) gimmie a jingle if you haven’t read any of these. I could probably pick my brain for some other good dragon books too. -azurethi/TahAnenNah
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Anyone who has a dragon obsession gets two thumbs up in my book. :) I’ve read (and loved) Stephen Brust, have had Kerner and Fletcher on my shelves for years, and have in fact NOT heard of the other two – thank you for the recommends!! My favorites are the Obsidian Trilogy by Watt-Evans and Dragon Jousters by Mercedes Lackey, although the list goes on and on. Between the two of us, we have probably read all the good ones, don’t you think? :)
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oh and…. god.. my favorite dragon book of all time: Dragon’s Domain, by Thorarinn Gunnarsson. boy can I remember the book, and not remember how to spell his name! btw, I am an avid dragon image collector. maybe we could inspect collections….
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Haven’t read that one either – cool! And a collection inspection sounds like fun – I’m game! :)
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gimme a heads up at: hopeinlove44@gmail.com, maybe we find each other on skype or yahoo or some messenger or whatever… i’ve been collecting images on and off since probably 1996, I have some rather hard to find ones still.
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Cool. Actually, Twitter works best for me if you have an account. I’m Niki Hawkes @BookReviews13. My collection isn’t rare or anything, just the stuff I could afford whenever I found something I liked.
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you got an email? a gmail maybe? gmail can handle 10 meg emails. ive probably got about 50-60~ megs worth of neato dragon images. some I have saved since as early as 1993 – pass me an email!
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Hi. You’ve been nominated for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Find out details here:
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https://cksreadingcorner.wordpress.com/2015/05/22/an-original-book-tag-book-bff-tag-created-by-me/ i nominated you in my first original book tag I hope you enjoy. =)
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Thank you! It looks super cute!
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Thank you hope you have fun with my questions =]
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Nice work on your blog Niki and good luck with the book you’re writing.
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Thank you – good luck with yours as well. :)
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dat coo
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Hello,
I’d love for you to consider reviewing Secret Spirit Guardians of Santa Fe, a book years in the making that blends paranormal with romance and suspense.
Wild Rose Press released the book Oct. 5 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GYLYYPZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
If you’re interested, please let me know and I’ll forward an ebook to you.
Thanks so much! I truly appreciate your time.
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