Drum roll please… Okay, just imagine one or something. Just lots of fanfare and whatnot and whatever you do, DO NOT imagine me doing an obnoxious happy dance. Because I don’t need to pay the therapy bills for that mental anguish.
On to business!!
I’m thrilled to finally be able to announce that I’ve signed with Blood Bound Books to publish my horror novel, HABEAS CORPSES.
Yes, they chose to keep a variation of my working title. I’m very happy about that, since it took a long time and a genius suggestion from a good friend to end up with that title.
Editing fun!
We’re in the editing stages now and I’m lucky to be working with RJ Cavender. I’ll write a blog post about the process in the near future, but for now I’ll just say that this will be a better, stronger story with his guidance. I have a graduate degree in writing, but I’m learning a ton while doing these edits.
I can’t wait for everyone to meet my zombie.
I’ll keep everyone updated on artwork and release dates from here at the blog and also on my website. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with everyone at Blood Bound Books and can’t wait to share this story with everyone!
Nikki Hopeman 
Charlie Krone says on December 7, 2012
Holy crap! I am so thrilled that my insides are totally roiling! Oh, wait… I am completely sick right now, and THAT is why my insides are roiling. But still, really happy for you!!
Bill Landefeld says on December 7, 2012
Really awesome news! Congrats on the book and the deal!
Nikki says on December 7, 2012
Careful, Charlie. Don’t stray too far from the bucket.
rjjoseph says on December 7, 2012
Super excited for you, Nikki! I’ll bust a happy dance move for you over here. Congrats!
Heidi Ruby Miller (@heidirubymiller) says on December 7, 2012
So happy for you, Nikki! Congratulations.
🙂 Heidi
Donna Munro says on December 7, 2012
Yay Nikki YAY! Can’t wait to buy it.
Joseph Pinto says on December 7, 2012
Very very cool and very very happy for you! 🙂
Jason Jack Miller (@JasonJackMiller) says on December 7, 2012
Congrats! I prayed to Krampus for you and it worked.
Seriously, you got a lot to delebrate. I’m very happy for you.
Jason Jack Miller (@JasonJackMiller) says on December 7, 2012
Or celebrate. Either way….
Kristin says on December 8, 2012
YAY! RJ is awesome! And Blood Bound Books published my second short story. (The anthology has one of my favorite covers ever!) I think you’re in good hands.
I can’t wait to see Theo all polished up and looking dapper.