Words & Worlds:

Nicole Luiken wrote her first book at age 13 and never stopped.

She is the author of thirteen published books for young adults, including Violet Eyes and its sequels Silver Eyes, Angel Eyes and Golden Eyes, Frost, Unlocking the Doors, The Catalyst, Escape to the Overworld, Dreamfire and the sequel Dreamline. Her latest release is In Truth & Ashes, book three of Otherselves. She also has an adult thriller, Running on Instinct, under the name N.M. Luiken and a fantasy romance series, Gate to Kandrith and Soul of Kandrith.

Nicole lives with her family in Edmonton, AB. It is physically impossible for her to go more than three days in a row without writing.

Awards:

Gate to Kandrith:

Nominee, CAPA Award

Dreamline:

Finalist Monica Hughes Science Fiction and Fantasy Award (CCBC)

Dreamfire: 

Calgary Public Library Foundation Literary Award finalist

Moonbeam Gold-medal 2010

Stellar Award Nominee

Golden Eagle Book Award Runnerup

Frost:

Golden Eagle Children's Choice Award, 2008

Red Maple Honour Book 2009

Stellar Award Nominee

Sunburst Award Honourable Mention

CCBC Our Choice selection 2008

Violet Eyes:

 Golden Eagle Children's Choice Award, 2002