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Nikki McCormack
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Narrative temptress (author) of epic fantasy, steampunk, and science fiction. Jumping spider whisperer. Devoted cat mom. 💙 True blue. 🚫 No Gen AI

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A little something from the current WIP for today's #WIPSnips - The word is "number."

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“Or perhaps they didn’t have sufficient numbers in that first group to do more. Could they have been a scouting party?” “A scouting party large enough to drive the army out?” He frowned at her back. “But if they were just a forward scouting group, why attack the city before the rest of the army arrived?” She blew out a breath. “And why would they let the military escape? They must realize you could rally your forces and come back at them.” “Perhaps, though the numbers we saw in that valley it would make it costly, even with our full army committed to the effort.” He dipped the fabric again and placed it against her back, trying not to put too much pressure on the bruises. She stood abruptly, as if desperate to be away from him, a grunt of pain escaping her with the sudden movement. Without looking at him, she pulled the shirt down and walked over to where the fish was cooking. “Maybe that’s what they want. Your army isn’t likely to be aware of the force we saw out there. Another nightmare sent us from your homeland. It seems the land you came from produces nothing good.” He stood and walked past her, trying to avoid reacting to her stubborn hatred with anger. “I suppose I’ll take that as the insult you intended.” “Please do.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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It's release day! Wavelord, Daughter of Vanris book 3 is out in the world. The exciting conclusion of Veyl's story and the last of seven books set in Vanris (for now). Embrace the magic!

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Image of book cover with a woman under water surrounded by a serpent with lightning flashing out from her. Text reads: Available now in eBook and print! To save herself and those she loves, Veyl must embrace power that will forever change who she is in the eyes of her people.
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Congrats on the followers!
This is the first book in my complete Vanris series, Child of Vanris. - An abandoned child of the enemy, Kasiel grew up hiding the truth, but mercenaries found him anyway. Now he stands torn between who he is and who he should have been. books2read.com/u/4DqBD7
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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In case you didn’t know, my cat is adorable.

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Black and white tuxedo cat asleep on the back of a couch.
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Having a "little" fun with the #WIPSnips today.

Today's word, in case you hadn't guessed, is "little." This is an excerpt from my book coming out this month, Wavelord, Daughter of Vanris book 3.

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Extract from book that reads: “I see.” Kyril glanced between the two, his brows rising a fraction. “Retrieve those arrows. I want you all to take turns firing each of the different bows while the rest of us analyze your technique and offer feedback. Let’s see what we can learn from each other.” That was how they spent the next few hours. Veyl leveraged her status to have food and drinks brought out from the palace kitchens, so she might prolong what eventually transformed back into a friendly competition. Gannon finished a round, smirking at the well-placed grouping of arrows. On the ground, he was a little more consistent than his brother. He just didn’t have the knack Ahrin did for firing from the back of a fast-moving mount. “Well done, but your grip is too tight,” Kyril commented. “Ease up and relax into it a little. You’re trying to kill the target, not the bow.” “That was the best shot any of us made that round.” Gannon thrust the shortbow at him. “How about you, Ahninveth? I’d like to see how you do against us.” Kitria sighed. Ahrin leaned close to her as Gannon stepped back on the other side to watch. “My brother will never stop challenging him,” he said in a low voice, and Iyvalin nod-ded to support the assertion. “Because of what happened in Deepwater and to his tehnaak?” Kitria asked. Veyl took a few steps closer to listen and instantly regretted it. “Mostly, but also because of who he did in Thaelis.”
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Jumping in for a #WIPSnip. Today's word is "trail." This snip is from my upcoming release, Wavelord, Daughter of Vanris book 3.
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Image of text readign: Veyl breathed a soft laugh. Her father’s tehsheyn loved him, but they looked out for his children in ways she suspected he didn’t always appreciate. “I’m glad you came, and not just for the update about Tavin. I’m not sure if I can make things better between us, but I want to apologize—” “You don’t have to. Ahrin and Iyvalin talked sense into me, like they usually do. I know you didn’t do this on purpose…” He trailed off, giving her a shrewd look. “You didn’t, did you?” “No. I would never do that to you, even if I knew how to. I don’t understand any of this any better than you do.” He nodded as if he had expected as much and put an arm around her shoul-ders. “We’ll figure it out. I suppose I should consider it a compliment that you chose me, even if it wasn’t on purpose.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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A little fall color for your Friday morning. 😊

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October 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Wavelord, the third and final book in the Daughter of Vanris series, is available for preorder now! 🎉🌊
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Image of Wavelord book cover that has a woman underwater with a sea serpent wrapped around her and lightning coming from her. Text says, "Preorder the eBook now! An epic fantasy adventure. Releases November 13th."
October 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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I need a #WIPSnips day!
Today's word is "welcome."

This is a little snip from the third book in the Daughter of Vanris trilogy.

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October 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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A little snippet from my current project for #WIPSnips. The word is "hunt."

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October 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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#WIPSnips "bear"

A little cut from the 3rd book in my Daughter of Vanris series.
A familiar voice spoke in the darkness. “Take what is yours, Seh’hali.” Nagi? Veyl turned, searching for the Qwilki woman and finding nothing but the whales. “Do not fear the boundless might bearing in on you. Embrace the gift the wave dancer has awoken in you and open yourself to all that you must be.” The Qwilki woman was still nowhere to be seen, but her voice came from all directions now. Veyl focused on the whales again, watching the group part to pass around her, reaching out to touch them. Another creature emerged from the darkness, approaching swiftly, its long body undulating through the water as it wove between the larger beasts. When it drew closer, she recognized the shimmering scales of a ji’ikyan, one of the serpents that had nearly ended her life with its sting.
September 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Oh! It's a book release day! Wave-Touched, Daughter of Vanris #2, sails out into the world today! 🎉

This series takes place several years after the events of the Warden's Son series.

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Image of Wave-Touched book cover with the injured main character, Veyl, holding a dagger. Text reads "Available now in eBook and print!" "Betrayed and backed into a corner. How hard will she have to fight to protect the people she loves?"
September 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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This is an amazing mug. My favorite season with the purrfect catitude.

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Black tea mug with art of a winged judgy cat sitting on a pumpkin.
September 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Checking out the new enclosed balcony. (Soon to have furniture for hiding under and sleeping on.)

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September 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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A little snippet from Wave-Touched, Daughter of Vanris #2, coming out September 13th. Today's #WIPsnips word is "faith."

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Screenshot of text that reads: “Be patient, Seh’hali. The ocean is mighty. It will help you find your way.” “Thank you,” she murmured, watching him walk out. The ocean? If only she could have faith in the connection to the ocean that he and so many others believed she had. She breathed a bitter laugh. Or maybe they were right, and the power and unpredictability of the vast ocean were part of the problem.
August 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Get A Path of Blood and Amber free today through the 25th along with hundreds of other fabulous books on sale or free in the Indie Book Sale! Don't miss this great chance to find a new favorite author!

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August 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Wave-Touched, book two in the Daughter of Vanris series, is available for pre-order now!

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Read the first chapter and find buy links on my website: www.elysiumpalace.com/wavetouched.
August 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Me: If my cat doesn’t like you, you’re out.

Them: But your cat doesn’t like anyone.

Me: 🤷🏻‍♀️

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August 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Happy International Cat Day! I give you my old kitty with his new toy.

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August 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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July 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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It's here! Wave Dancer, Daughter of Vanris book 1, sails out into the world today. A new epic fantasy trilogy in the same world as the highly rated Warden's Son series. Read the first chapter here: www.elysiumpalace.com/wave-dancer

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July 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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#WIPSnips "yell"

From Wave Dancer. An epic fantasy releasing July 13th.

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July 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Now is your best chance to find several of my books available on sale at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! Find my books and many more at www.smashwords.com/shelves/prom... all month! #SWSale2025 #Smashwords

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July 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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From Wave Dancer, an epic fantasy novel.

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June 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Child of Vanris, The Warden's Son #1 is on sale to celebrate the July release of Wave Dancer, Daughter of Vanris, a new epic fantasy in the same world. Get it and more in the Fantasy with Found Family sale books.bookfunnel.com/stockyourtbr... via @BookFunnel

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June 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM