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Nikki Smith
@nikkismithauthor.bsky.social
Author of thrillers. Published by Viking, Penguin. Books: Sophie Lambert at C&W. TV/Film: Luke Speed at SLTM. THE GUESTS out now, THEY HAD IT COMING out May ‘25 Co-host of podcast IN SUSPENSE
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Am so excited to reveal the cover of my new book #TheyHadItComing 😃😃😎
It’s set in Bali amongst the digital nomad community and features two couples who are out for revenge.
Out in May, retweets & pre-orders much appreciated!
(And thank you Viking @penguinbooks.bsky.social for the fab video!)
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Thank you @chilternkills.bsky.social 🕵️‍♀️ To all who came to hear the Bestselling Queens @carog.bsky.social @annamazz.bsky.social @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social Claire Douglas and me! Huge thanks to the organisers, the volunteers and the bookseller @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social 🙏 Happy days!
October 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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📚 Two For Tuesday 📚

I'm going on holiday later this week so I decided my #TwoForTuesday would be destination thrillers. If you like your thrillers with added sunshine then look no further than

They Had It Coming by @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social
One Perfect Couple by @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Queens of the Bestseller at @chilternkills.bsky.social crime festival: Claire Douglas @JaniceHallett.bsky.social @NikkiSmithauthor.bsky.social @AnnaMazz.bsky.social & @carolinegreen.bsky.social on Sat 4th Oct Gerrards Cross, in aid of Centrepoint & Big Issue. Tickets from ChilternKills.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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🚨Writers! Experienced or beginners! Myself, @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @elenikwriter.bsky.social @louisefein.bsky.social have set up a 1to1 online consultancy for anying from plot struggles to publishing advice. Please help spread the word and follow an share 🙏 Thank you! x
Want to know a bit more about The Author Clinic & what we do? Take a look at the video below & feel free to get in touch with us on any of our social media channels or book a session using this link: linktr.ee/TheAuthorCli...
August 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you’re looking for some help with getting a submission package ready for agents, or need some help solving plot issues, or have questions about publishing and where to go next, then do check out @theauthorclinic.bsky.social - A bit more about it below…
Want to know a bit more about The Author Clinic & what we do? Take a look at the video below & feel free to get in touch with us on any of our social media channels or book a session using this link: linktr.ee/TheAuthorCli...
August 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Want to know a bit more about The Author Clinic & what we do? Take a look at the video below & feel free to get in touch with us on any of our social media channels or book a session using this link: linktr.ee/TheAuthorCli...
August 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you’re an aspiring author who wants some help with subbing, or have questions about the publishing industry, then check out @TheAuthorClinic
We’re a group of published authors who write in most genres & you can book a slot with any of us for an hour. Spread the word! 😃
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Traditionally published authors providing one-to-one virtual consultations to assist with all aspects of writing and publishing.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Huge thanks to @mattnixson.bsky.social & @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social for this article about how @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social & #TheakstonsOldPeculier have played such a big part in the friendship I have with these wonderful women.
See you on Thursday! 😃 www.express.co.uk/celebrity-ne...
There's no mystery about it... UK's best crime writing festival made us friends
Ahead of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival this week, four authors reveal how their unique friendship was born amid a love of books and writing
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July 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Really looking forward to meeting readers at BookBox in Long Ditton on Wednesday 16 July at 8pm - do come along!
July 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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A great turnout at Lowdham Book Festival - lovely to share the stage with fellow thriller authors @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social with expert chairing by Dr Tim Rideout🙏 Thanks to indy bookshop The Bookcase in Lowdham and everyone who joined us at Southwell Library!
June 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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My 2 minute book blog this week is a real summer holiday sizzler! @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Giveaway on my Instagram page @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ever felt you need some advice on a publishing issue? Whatever the problem, The Author Clinic can help!

Check out our Instagram account & if there’s something you want to discuss, feel free to book a slot with one of us….

And please feel free to share!! 🙏🏻

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May 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Did anyone happen to get a copy of S Magazine with the Sunday Express yesterday? I had a short story in it & would love to see a copy! 🙏🏻
May 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It’s publication day for #TheyHadItComing 😃😎😃
I hope you enjoy my revenge thriller set in Bali - thank you to everyone who read an early copy & said nice things about it!
It’s in @WHSmith @sainsburys @Waterstones Indi bookshops or follow this link!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/463787...
May 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It’s publication week for… a few authors this week!! We met 6 years ago at @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social (book festivals really are a great place to meet!) & have become such great friends since. If you like the sound of any of these, check out the link below!

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May 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Happy ebook publication day to @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social and @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social for the 4⭐️ thriller #TheyHadItComing

A wickedly twisty destination thriller with a host of secrets waiting to be revealed.

#BookSky #BookBlogger

Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y48e7h6t
They Had It Coming by Nikki Smith
After an unsettling experience in their home in London Sophie and Jude decide the time is right to take up the offer from close friends Na...
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May 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
#TheyHadItComing is out in less than 2 weeks! If you fancy winning a signed copy of my revenge thriller set in Bali, then retweet & sign up to my newsletter on the link below & I’ll pick one of my subscribers to win on 22 May!
#Giveaway #thrillerbooks
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May 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Very excited to be coming to the wonderful Cobham bookshop on Weds 28 May 6.30-8pm where the fabulous BA Paris & I will be chatting about my latest novel #TheyHadItComing & writing thrillers & all things publishing! Do come along & join us…
May 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Finished copies of #TheyHadItComing have arrived! My revenge thriller set in Bali is out on 22 May & will be available in @whsmithofficial.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @sainsburys.bsky.social & brilliant independent bookshops & Amazon. I really hope you enjoy it.
May 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Very excited to be joining the amazing @tmloganauthor.bsky.social & @lesleykara.bsky.social to chat about thrillers with Dr Tim Rideout - do come along on 24 June at 7.30pm & join us!
May 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Very excited to be appearing at the Berwyn Bookshop with @jennyblackhurst on 22 May. Do come along & join us - it’ll be publication day for #TheyHadItComing so lots to celebrate! 🎉

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April 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#TheyHadItComing - a revenge thriller set in Bali - publishes exactly a month today! To celebrate, I’m running a #giveaway on Instagram to win a signed proof copy - head over there if you fancy winning one!

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April 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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A host of secrets at risk of being revealed lead to friendships, and lives, being put at risk in the wickedly twisty destination thriller #TheyHadItComing from @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y48e7h6t
They Had It Coming by Nikki Smith
After an unsettling experience in their home in London Sophie and Jude decide the time is right to take up the offer from close friends Na...
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April 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Thank you so much @andreamara.bsky.social (whose novel #ItShouldHaveBeenYou publishes in a month’s time & is brilliant so do preorder it!!) for this amazing quote. I’m so so pleased you enjoyed #TheyHadItComing 😃😎
April 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM