Fall 2007

 

Hi All,

My latest release, As I Have Loved You, hit bookstores this summer. As many of you know, it was inspired by four difficult years in my oldest son’s life. It won the Reviewers' Choice Award, which I posted below.

I gave a workshop, A Novel Journey, earlier this summer and will be teaching about “One Sheets” on September 20 for the local writers group. After that, I teach at the Idaho Writers' League Annual State Conference, which is at the end of this month. Any of you who would like more details, just send me an e-mail. I’m applying to teach at the Romance Writers of America’s 2008 National Conference that is being held next July in San Francisco. I would be co-presenting with literary agent Natasha Kern. If the workshop, Seven Secrets to a Successful Novel, is accepted it would be a real honor and raise my profile as an author and teacher. There are a limited number of slots and many exceptionally qualified applicants. Over 2,000 authors, editors, and agents attend.

I am still at work on my books about Muslims. I have received two offers from publishers who want me to write for them . . . but not about Muslims. Unfortunately, there are some publishers of Christian fiction that have reservations about books that feature Muslims. I told my agent that I feel called to write books that will help facilitate reconciliation between Muslims and Christians and if we can’t find a publisher, well, I’ll wait until God moves the mountain. I’m 100 pages into my fiction book, Fear No Evil. Please pray with me that God opens doors for this book. It is about the need for safe houses for Muslims who convert to Christianity. They pay such a heavy price to follow Jesus. They lose their families, their jobs, even their lives. I am actively involved in starting a safe house network here in America.

The Fragrance of Roses is one of six books that finaled for the 2007 American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year for Women’s Fiction. This is a national contest and needless to say, I am thrilled.

I have a recent interview at http://www.titletrakk.com. If you want to check it out, just click on my picture.

On a personal note, my oldest son got married this past weekend. I don’t want to give away too much, but that is the sequel God wrote to As I Have Loved You. If you read the book, you’ll understand what I mean!

Blessings,

Nikki

** REVIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD **

At the moment, Leigh Scott had everything she wanted in her life. Her wonderful son Jeff, her adoring cat Max and her God-sent book deal from a major publishing company. Although she has had heartbreaks, disappointments and failures, Leigh had always been strong enough to move on and walk into the plans that God had for her future. Until now. 

Ever since he could remember, Jeff knew he had a special call on his life. It was simple. To love the unloved. Opportunities always came his way and he knew beyond a doubt that God always sent them. Meeting Jessica only confirmed his beliefs further. Soon, with Jessica as the love of his life, complications begin to arise. His mother, Leigh, suddenly became judgmental, critical, and un-accepting of his choices. This in effect, created a terrible rift between him, his mother, Jessica and unfortunately, God. 

John Higheagle had more than his share of heartache. His one true love had been ripped away from his life and he never knew the reason behind it. He could take a guess that the stress might have done it, but he was sure that Leigh was strong enough to have stood up to her father. Years later, with a healed heart and a clear mind, John, with the lead of the Holy Spirit is finally following the plan for his life. Suddenly, his world is turned upside down when his faith is challenged by his painful past. 

AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, by Nikki Arana was a deep and powerful read. Ms Arana’s style of writing pulls you into her book in such a way, that it seriously challenges you deep within your heart. I found myself comparing my thoughts to every one of her characters’ thoughts and realizing that we all fall short, but God is a restorer and is forgiving of all of our shortcomings. You will never be disappointed when reading one of Ms Arana’s books. She truly writes from the heart and gets down to the real issues plaguing our world and especially the “faith” community. This is a highly recommended read and be sure to run and get her other books . . . she won’t disappoint you. Thanks you Ms Arana!

Reviewed by Maisha Walker for The Road to Romance

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