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Nikki Barthelmess
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Nikki Barthelmess

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Young Adult, Contemporary, Children's

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Nikki Barthelmess is an author of young adult books, including The Quiet You Carry, Quiet No More, and Everything Within and In Between. While growing up in foster care, Nikki found solace in books and writing. A former journalist, Nikki lives in sunny Santa Barbara with her husband, daughter, and a diva of a corgi. When not reading or working on her books, Nikki loves advocating for the rights of current and former foster youth, jogging near the beach, and trying to convince her abuelita that feminism means it’s okay that her husband does all the cooking.

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Hi Nikki! As the gift-giving holidays approach, what "gift" would you like most for your readers to take away from your debut novel?
Nikki Barthelmess Great question, Naomi! I would want them to have hope. Things can and do get pretty dark in real life, as they do in books, but there is always hope. …moreGreat question, Naomi! I would want them to have hope. Things can and do get pretty dark in real life, as they do in books, but there is always hope. :)(less)
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Hi Nikki! With Thanksgiving on the way, what are the top three things you're thankful for (so far) in your writing journey?
Nikki Barthelmess Hi, Naomi! I’m so grateful for this experience. Becoming an author is a dream come true! I’m most thankful for the people who believed in me and helpe…moreHi, Naomi! I’m so grateful for this experience. Becoming an author is a dream come true! I’m most thankful for the people who believed in me and helped me to keep going, even when I felt that I might never make it this far. I’m grateful for wonderful partners working with me to help me become a better writer, including my fantastic agents, editors, and critique partners. And I’m super excited about how beautiful my cover is for my debut novel, THE QUIET YOU CARRY. I know I already gave three answers, but I’m also very grateful for my new writer friends from the debut groups I’m in that are so supportive and fun!(less)
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Average rating: 3.91 · 1,803 ratings · 521 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors
The Quiet You Carry
4.02 avg rating — 969 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions
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Everything Within and In Be...
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Quiet No More
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A Killer for Christmas by Kim Harrington
A Killer for Christmas
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Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
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Rover Rolled Over
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ROVER ROLLED OVER is a fun, funny, smart picture book that’s perfect for families looking to incorporate STEAM into their story time. My kids loved it!
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Momtistic: Autism, Motherhood, and Discovering Myself in Both
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The Gods Will Sing Our Song
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How the Story Goes
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The Write Off by Kara McDowell
The Write Off
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I was lucky enough to be allowed to read an advance copy of THE WRITE OFF and I’m so glad I did! Romantic, funny, and surprising in the best ways, THE WRITE OFF is a meta love story about two writers who can’t seem to quit each other. Told in dual ti ...more
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Break Wide the Sea by Sara Holland
Break Wide the Sea (Break Wide the Sea, #1)
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I’m still thinking about this days after finishing. With horror elements, this romantic fantasy is unique and paced perfectly. Plus, there’s a love triangle and a twist at the end I didn’t see coming. Highly recommend!
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Heir, Apparently
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