Nikki McCormack

@authornikki

Narrative temptress (author) of epic fantasy, steampunk, and science fiction. Jumping spider whisperer. Devoted cat mom. 💙 True blue. 🚫 No Gen AI Check out my work at www.elysiumpalace.com #Author #EpicFantasy #BookSky

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Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Jul 2

My new little brother. My mom named him Kasiel after the main character in my Warden’s Son series. 🥰 #KittyLove #Cats #AuthorLife

A black and white tuxedo kitty on a scratching post.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· May 14

Today is the last day to get my #BBNYA 2025 4th place finalist, Child of Vanris, in the #Kobo First in Series sale, along with other great #fantasy books. Start your next adventure now! (Also on sale on several other platforms.) #EpicFantasySeries #BookSale #BookSky kobo.com/us/en/list/f...

Image of the book cover with the main character, Kasiel, and his spirit brother, Jethan (holding a sword), standing before a tower in the desert.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Apr 27

Working on book 3 of my new #nobledark epic fantasy trilogy while my writing solar-powered assistant recharges. 🥰 #Author #AmWriting #CatMom #BookSky

The face of a sleeping tuxedo kitty in the sunshine.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Mar 23

For my #Kobo readers, Child of Vanris, The Warden's Son book 1 is available free as the New to Kobo Editor's Pick for the week of March 23rd. Snag a copy now and start your journey through the Tales of Vanris. #EpicFantasy #BookX #FreeBooks #ReadersCommunity www.kobo.com/us/en/p/free...

Text at the top reads: New to Kobo Editor's Pick. Has an image of the Child of Vanris book cover with two men standing before a tower at sunset. One is holding a sword. The other looks thin and disheveled with a wound on his cheek.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Mar 6

Haven't joined #WIPSnips in a while. Here is a brief excerpt from, Dissident, an epic fantasy I'm doing edits on with today's word pursue. Happy reading! #AmWriting

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“Where did your fiancé vanish to during your dalliance with the Lyran prince?”
She tensed at his choice of words. “Jayce drank too much at supper and wasn’t feeling well.”
“And you weren’t taking care of him?”
“Why should my evening suffer for his poor judg-ment?”
Serivar frowned.
She matched his expression. “You should be happy to see my relationship failing. Imagine how much you could teach me without Jayce competing for my time?” She meant the comment to be sarcastic, but Serivar brightened. Before he could pursue whatever disturbing thoughts ripened be-hind that look, she said, “I have a question for you.”

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Mar 4

Finished the first of seven novel editing projects. 🎉Now I #amwriting my nobledark epic for a bit, before I start the next one. My writing boss doesn't give me any breaks (glares at the mirror). At least I have an excellent assistant (seen here forcing a break). #EpicFantasy #CatMom #AuthorLife

Picture of my tuxedo cat lying on my desk where the keyboard should be.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Mar 2

Happy Read an Ebook Week! To help you find a book to celebrate, you can get hundreds of books, including most of my collection, at a promotional price at @Smashwords from March 1 - March 7. www.smashwords.com/sale #ebookweek26 #Smashwords #EpicFantasy #eBookSale #BookSky #ReadersCommunity

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Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Feb 12

You know you didn't sleep enough when you decide to check email and just type "email" into the search bar like you actually expect that to get you there. To be fair, my cat did wake me up at 4 a.m. puking precisely down the gap between the couch cushions. Devoted #CatMom = #SleepyAuthor

Picture of a tuxedo cat sitting in his kitty bed.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Feb 8

If love made-up creatures in your epic fantasy, this is your promo! Get these books free by signing up for the author's newsletter. Snag a copy of #BBNYA 4th place finalist Child of Vanris and Wave Dancer. books.bookfunnel.com/creature-bon... #EpicFantasy #FantasyCreatures #FreeBooks

A collection of made up monsters/creatures with the text: Creature Bonanza: Free eBooks | Feb 2026

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Feb 7

All set up! Whew. 😥 Why are books so heavy? 😂 #AuthorLife #Books #EpicFantasy

Event table with books for an in-person author event.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Jan 3

Since I've been reviewing the audiobook for Child of Vanris, I thought it might be fun to drop a snip of that today for #WIPSnips. The word today is "calm." Enjoy. #EpicFantasy #FantasySeries

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Arhk’s frustratingly calm voice stopped him. “I sent that mission because I wanted my wife and son back. But I cannot have my wife back, and you are not my son. You are a young man someone else raised.”
“If you don’t see me as your son,” Kasiel snapped, “then I wouldn’t expect you to care if I choose not to use his name.” He reached for the door handle, the tears that stung his eyes fueling his anger. It wasn’t fair that a man who cared nothing for him had the power to make him feel so worthless.
“You would be wrong.” Warning added a sharp edge to Arhk’s tone.
Kasiel started opening the door, then hesitated again, a burst of longing making him linger in the bitter emptiness of the space between them. He stared at the lever as if it could somehow save him from the hollow growing inside. “What was her name?” he asked softly.
The stifling silence lingered. When Kasiel was about to give up and leave, Arhk answered him.
“Ellaris. Your mother’s name was Ellaris.”
The weight of her name landed heavily on his shoulders. A crushing sensation in his chest made each breath hurt. Why? He didn’t even remember her. Or maybe that was why. That his own mother’s name—a beautiful name—should sound like the name of a stranger to him.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Dec 27

When you need your emotional support toy. #SeniorCat #CatMom #KittyLove

Picture of a tuxedo cat lying on the floor cuddling his catnip toy.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Dec 26

Need to fill up your TBR? The r/fantasy megasale to benefit the Mary Cariola Center is going on December 26 & 27. For the first time, all the books in my Vanris series are on sale at $0.99 each! megasale.yrliu.com #EpicFantasy #BookSale #BookSky #rfantasymegasale

Image of the 7 books in the Vanris series with an open book with magic coming out of the pages in the background. Text reads: The Complete Vanris Series / On Sale Now!

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Dec 19

Come for the fantasy creatures. Stay for the adventures. www.elysiumpalace.com/child-of-van... #EpicFantasy #FantasySeries #ReadersCommunity #BookSky

Image of a book with magic sparkles coming out and the covers of the seven Vanris books and one short story.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Dec 19

Okay, now that the song is stuck in my head, I have to do today's #WIPSnip. Here's a cut from early in my epic fantasy, Child of Vanris, since I've been busy reviewing the audiobook version. #EpicFantasy #BookSky

$Excerpt from the book: “We didn’t mean to get your daughter involved in this. Our business is with the young man.” As she spoke, Barden came out through the door next to them. He moved around to stand beside Garrick, a short sword ready in one hand. Several other villagers were emerging from nearby buildings or stopping in the street, many armed with weapons or tools that would serve as such in a pinch. In a remote place like Fernwallow, the people had to stick together to survive, and they appeared ready to do so now. “Kas is a resident of Fernwallow.” Garrick’s deep voice rang out, loud and resolute, the conviction in it eliciting nods from several villagers. “If you have business with him, you have business with all of us.” Danica, looking calmer now and dangerously determined, drew a dagger from her belt. The woman raised her hands a fraction higher. “I can see we’ve got your hackles up. Let’s cool things down a bit. My companions and I have been on the road a long time.” She turned to Kasiel then. “Kas, is it? Why don’t you join us at the tavern? We can talk this out in a civilized fashion?” Kasiel raised his head and lifted his lip in a slight sneer, emboldened by the villagers gathering around them. No one needed to know that he was shaking apart on the inside. “You attacked me. I think we’re past the point where I might have been willing to speak with you.”$

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Dec 19

My rare northwest black and white mountain lion, waiting for his lunch on the lunch chicken carpet (as decided by him and different from the dinner chicken carpet). #CatMom #KittyLove #SeniorCat #Tuxedo

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Dec 11

The Warden's Son Holiday Sale! An abandoned child of the enemy, Kasiel grew up hiding the truth, but mercenaries found him anyway. Now he'll find out who he should have been. Buy now: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... Read the first chapter: www.elysiumpalace.com #EpicFantasy #FantasySeries #BookSky

Images of the book covers for the four books in the Warden's Son epic fantasy four-book series along with sale prices ($.99 for book one and $2.99 for each of the follow up books) and dates (December 11th - 15th).
Book 1 - Main character Kasiel and his spirit brother Jethan before a tower in the desert.
Book 2 - Main character Kasiel and his companion beast.
Book 3 - Main character Kasiel protecting the ruler's daughter.
Book 4 - Main character Kasiel riding his companion reptilian cat-beast.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Nov 30

A little something from the current WIP for today's #WIPSnips - The word is "number." #BookSky #WritingCommunity #EpicFantasy

“Or perhaps they didn’t have sufficient numbers in that first group to do more. Could they have been a scouting party?”
“A scouting party large enough to drive the army out?” He frowned at her back. “But if they were just a forward scouting group, why attack the city before the rest of the army arrived?”
She blew out a breath. “And why would they let the military escape? They must realize you could rally your forces and come back at them.”
“Perhaps, though the numbers we saw in that valley it would make it costly, even with our full army committed to the effort.” He dipped the fabric again and placed it against her back, trying not to put too much pressure on the bruises.
She stood abruptly, as if desperate to be away from him, a grunt of pain escaping her with the sudden movement. Without looking at him, she pulled the shirt down and walked over to where the fish was cooking. “Maybe that’s what they want. Your army isn’t likely to be aware of the force we saw out there. Another nightmare sent us from your homeland. It seems the land you came from produces nothing good.”
He stood and walked past her, trying to avoid reacting to her stubborn hatred with anger. “I suppose I’ll take that as the insult you intended.”
“Please do.”

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Nov 13

It's release day! Wavelord, Daughter of Vanris book 3 is out in the world. The exciting conclusion of Veyl's story and the last of seven books set in Vanris (for now). Embrace the magic! www.amazon.com/Wavelord-Dau... #EpicFantasy #FantasySeries #BookSky #ReaderCommunity

Image of book cover with a woman under water surrounded by a serpent with lightning flashing out from her. Text reads: Available now in eBook and print! To save herself and those she loves, Veyl must embrace power that will forever change who she is in the eyes of her people.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Nov 12

Congrats on the followers! This is the first book in my complete Vanris series, Child of Vanris. - An abandoned child of the enemy, Kasiel grew up hiding the truth, but mercenaries found him anyway. Now he stands torn between who he is and who he should have been. books2read.com/u/4DqBD7

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Nov 9

In case you didn’t know, my cat is adorable. #CatMom #TuxedoCat

Black and white tuxedo cat asleep on the back of a couch.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Nov 8

Having a "little" fun with the #WIPSnips today. Today's word, in case you hadn't guessed, is "little." This is an excerpt from my book coming out this month, Wavelord, Daughter of Vanris book 3. #BookSky #WritingCommunity #ReaderCommunity #EpicFantasy

$Extract from book that reads: “I see.” Kyril glanced between the two, his brows rising a fraction. “Retrieve those arrows. I want you all to take turns firing each of the different bows while the rest of us analyze your technique and offer feedback. Let’s see what we can learn from each other.” That was how they spent the next few hours. Veyl leveraged her status to have food and drinks brought out from the palace kitchens, so she might prolong what eventually transformed back into a friendly competition. Gannon finished a round, smirking at the well-placed grouping of arrows. On the ground, he was a little more consistent than his brother. He just didn’t have the knack Ahrin did for firing from the back of a fast-moving mount. “Well done, but your grip is too tight,” Kyril commented. “Ease up and relax into it a little. You’re trying to kill the target, not the bow.” “That was the best shot any of us made that round.” Gannon thrust the shortbow at him. “How about you, Ahninveth? I’d like to see how you do against us.” Kitria sighed. Ahrin leaned close to her as Gannon stepped back on the other side to watch. “My brother will never stop challenging him,” he said in a low voice, and Iyvalin nod-ded to support the assertion. “Because of what happened in Deepwater and to his tehnaak?” Kitria asked. Veyl took a few steps closer to listen and instantly regretted it. “Mostly, but also because of who he did in Thaelis.”$

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Nov 5

Jumping in for a #WIPSnip. Today's word is "trail." This snip is from my upcoming release, Wavelord, Daughter of Vanris book 3. #WriteSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity

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Veyl breathed a soft laugh. Her father’s tehsheyn loved him, but they looked out for his children in ways she suspected he didn’t always appreciate. “I’m glad you came, and not just for the update about Tavin. I’m not sure if I can make things better between us, but I want to apologize—”
“You don’t have to. Ahrin and Iyvalin talked sense into me, like they usually do. I know you didn’t do this on purpose…” He trailed off, giving her a shrewd look. “You didn’t, did you?”
“No. I would never do that to you, even if I knew how to. I don’t understand any of this any better than you do.”
He nodded as if he had expected as much and put an arm around her shoul-ders. “We’ll figure it out. I suppose I should consider it a compliment that you chose me, even if it wasn’t on purpose.”

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Oct 24

A little fall color for your Friday morning. 😊 #Autumn

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Oct 22

Wavelord, the third and final book in the Daughter of Vanris series, is available for preorder now! 🎉🌊 www.amazon.com/Wavelord-Dau... #EpicFantasy #BookSky #ReaderCommunity

Image of Wavelord book cover that has a woman underwater with a sea serpent wrapped around her and lightning coming from her. Text says, "Preorder the eBook now! An epic fantasy adventure. Releases November 13th."

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Oct 11

I need a #WIPSnips day! Today's word is "welcome." This is a little snip from the third book in the Daughter of Vanris trilogy. #BookSky #EpicFantasy #WriteSky

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Oct 4

A little snippet from my current project for #WIPSnips. The word is "hunt." #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Sep 29

#WIPSnips "bear" A little cut from the 3rd book in my Daughter of Vanris series.

A familiar voice spoke in the darkness. “Take what is yours, Seh’hali.”
Nagi?
Veyl turned, searching for the Qwilki woman and finding nothing but the whales.
“Do not fear the boundless might bearing in on you. Embrace the gift the wave dancer has awoken in you and open yourself to all that you must be.”
The Qwilki woman was still nowhere to be seen, but her voice came from all directions now. Veyl focused on the whales again, watching the group part to pass around her, reaching out to touch them. Another creature emerged from the darkness, approaching swiftly, its long body undulating through the water as it wove between the larger beasts. When it drew closer, she recognized the shimmering scales of a ji’ikyan, one of the serpents that had nearly ended her life with its sting.

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Sep 13

Oh! It's a book release day! Wave-Touched, Daughter of Vanris #2, sails out into the world today! 🎉 This series takes place several years after the events of the Warden's Son series. #BookRelease #EpicFantasy #FantasySeries #BookSky books2read.com/u/4ErVGA

Image of Wave-Touched book cover with the injured main character, Veyl, holding a dagger. Text reads "Available now in eBook and print!" "Betrayed and backed into a corner. How hard will she have to fight to protect the people she loves?"

Nikki McCormack@authornikki· Sep 3

This is an amazing mug. My favorite season with the purrfect catitude. #TeaTime #Cats #AuthorLife