Nicole Luiken (also known as N. M. Luiken) is an intriguing author from northern Alberta, Canada.
She writes speculative fiction for both adults and teens. Take a look around this site to learn more about Nicole & her
novels!
What's
New
Dreamfire Book Launch: April 4, 2009
Nicole's new young adult novel Dreamfire published by Great Plains Publications will be released at her book launch this Saturday, April 4, 2009.
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Chapters South Point
Street: 3227 Calgary Trail, Edmonton, Alberta
Teaser:
Brianne is having a bad dream. The thing is, when Brianne has a bad dream, it usually means horrible things are about to happen. Things go from bad to terrifying when her dead aunt contacts her in a dream with a dire warning to prevent her family and friends from perishing in a raging wildfire, Brianne must find a way to stop the wulfdraigles ancient enemies to humanity that
are growing in power, one evil dream at a time.
Facebook
Nicole is now on Facebook. Check out her page and sign up to become a fan! This will make it easy to find out news about upcoming book talks, new novels, etc.
Red Maple Award Nomination
We have just learned that Nicole's novel Frost has also been shortlisted for the Ontario Library Association's Red Maple Award.
Frost is the story of Johnny, a talented young hockey player who
seems to have everything going for him in the town of Iqaluit, Nunavut.
But his friend Kathy knows something is very wrong.
Why did Johnny deliberately crash his snowmobile? Why do mysterious accidents
keep happening to anyone who gets close to Johnny? And who is the stranger
with the cold eyes and silver hair? The one Johnny knows only as Frost...
Click here to read sample chapters!
Award Winner!
Nicole was awarded her second Golden Eagle Children's Choice Book Award this year for her young adult novel Frost. Thank you to all the children who voted for Frost!
Last updated: March 9, 2009
