After achieving a B.A. in English and Marketing, with a minor in creative writing and a graduate degree in international relations, Nikki who has been a bookworm from way back decided she wanted to learn more about the publishing industry.

She interned in the industry while working in marketing communications and then established Holloway Literary in 2011. You can find her @AWomanReading.

Watch Nikki on a Sisters In Crime webinar

Quick LInks

A Few Career Highlights

RITA Nominated Titles

The Smuggler Wore Silk, Alyssa Alexander, Berkley

RT Book Reviews Top Picks

The Smuggler Wore Silk, Alyssa Alexander, Berkley
In Bed With A Spy, Alyssa Alexander, Berkley
The Happy Hour Choir, Sally Kilpatrick, Kensington

Starred Publishers Weekly Review

The Smuggler Wore Silk, Alyssa Alexander, Berkley
In Bed With A Spy, Alyssa Alexander, Berkley

Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee 2017 – Best Mystery/Thriller

The Marriage Lie, Kimberly Belle, MIRA/HarperCollins

International Thriller Writers Nominee 2023 – Best Audiobook

Young Rich Widows, Kimberley Belle, Audible

Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award 2025 – Best Paperback Original

The Paris Widow, Kimberly Belle

Bestsellers

Penne Dreadful, Catherine Bruns, Sourcebooks
The Marriage Lie, Kimberly Belle
Prada And Prejudice, Katie Oliver, HQ Digital/HarperCollins UK
The Happy Hour Choir, Sally Kilpatrick, Kensington

Submissions

Nikki is currently closed to submissions.

Please note: Closed to submissions means we are not open to new clients, and we are not accepting queries of any kind. We also do not email writers from personal Gmail accounts expressing interest in receiving materials or offering representation. If you receive an email of that sort, treat it as spam.

Nikki is available for speaking engagements on topics related to writing, screenwriting, book-to-film adaptations and publishing. Contact us for more information.

Additionally, Nikki is on Stage32.com for career consultations and on WritersRoadmap.com for small-group novel writing mentorships.

Click the links below for more information.