Hello and welcome to Making Crime Pay! I’m Nicki Thornton - I’m an author who writes for children and is forging a path towards writing for adults.
I share my creative journey here and what I am learning along the way. I pass on my love of books by sharing what I am reading and review them so you can enjoy them too. Don’t forget I’m always up for talking about books or writing. I visit schools and other places to encourage a love of reading and help writing be more fun!
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Nicki
Mystery, magic, witches . . . I love spooky season
Whether it’s grand houses where sinister people gather (even better if they are cut off by terrible weather) some of my favourite books have decidedly gothic settings, and as nights close in, now is the perfect time to read them.
Your chance to read my latest witchy book
“I love any book that involves magic and this one is superb in that it is just magical enough without needing to frighten any young readers. The mystery elements are also highly enjoyable” - Books for Topics
Readers have loved my latest book The Floating Witch Mystery because of the mysterious foggy riverside setting and that it involves mystery and magic - elements that I think are essential in the spookiest reads.
So to celebrate spooky season I’m doing a giveaway of two signed copies and some signed bookmarks and postcards.
It’s very easy to enter
All you have to do is add your contact email to this link.
The offer closes Halloween, or midnight on October 31.
Good luck!
My favourite Screamingly good reads
If you are in the mood for ghosts, witches, monsters, hauntings or a little bit of spooky in your late-night reading, here are my suggestions of some great children’s books that are perfect for the spooky season.
Let me know your favourites and I will add them to my list!
Happy Halloween
Nicki