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Meet Nikki Mitchell: Author of Eleanor Mason’s Literary Adventure Series

Tell us about your books

When eleven-year-old Eleanor receives a gift from her father, she never imagines it will open a portal to a fairytale world. Upon reading the first sentence of chapter one, she finds herself standing in the middle of the story.

Join Eleanor and her newfound friends in this magical trilogy that will instill the importance of books into every reader’s hearts.

Which books did you enjoy growing up?

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Chronicles of Narnia, the Giver, Magic Treehouse

What are your favorite foods?

Coffee, tea, and a good crème brûlée

Tell us about your pets

I have three cats: Bellatrix, Ousque, Gandalf, and a rabbit named Watson.

What inspired you to write your book series?

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and the Masterclass taught by RL Stine

Mrs. O’Leary is one of the characters you’ll find in Nikki’s books!

Where is your favorite place to read?

The shores of Lake Superior, or in a comfy chair

What do you like to do when you’re not writing?

Kayaking, snowshoeing, and reading.

What did you learn when you were writing your book series?

I had to research a lot about the 1940s, so pretty much everything about that decade.

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

I wanted to live in a library.

What is a writing tip for aspiring authors?

Don’t underestimate yourself and your story-telling abilities. The world needs your book.

You can find Nikki here:

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