Introducing author, Nikki Carter a new addition to the African-American Christian Young Adult Fiction. She has been a book-lover since she was in elementary school. Her favorite stories are fun, fresh, and full of drama. When she's not writing, Nikki enjoys reading, shopping, and hanging out by the pool. Nikki lives and loves in Dallas, Texas.
Here's a little bit about Step to This...
Fifteen-year-old Gia Stokes knows exactly what she needs to make her life fantabulous:
*Get her mother Gwendolyn to let her relax her hair
*Find a boy to ask her out
*Get on the Hi-Steppers dance squad
Gia doesn't have the hair or the clothes, but she's got the moves and the attitude to make her sophomore year at Longfellow High unforgettable. But not everyone agrees, so Gia decides it's time for a makeover. With her stylish new look, she scores a date with hottie football player, Romeo, snags a spot on the Hi-Steppers dance squad, and makes a ton of new friends. Gia's on top of the world?until things go horribly wrong. Now Gia feels like all she has left is her mom and her faith. That's not going to stop Gia, she's just got to convince the Hi-Steppers and everyone else at school, to follow her lead and step to her beat.
"Step to This is hot, it's new, it's now...with characters that leap from the pages, it's absolutely a must-read." --Monica McKayhan, Essence bestselling author of Indigo Summer
"Filled with smart and witty characters, Step to This is a fun, fast-paced read teens will love." --Ni-Ni Simone, author of A Girl Like Me
"Nikki Carter steps up and delivers a home run with her debut novel, Step to This. It's a real winner." --Chandra Sparks Taylor, author of
Spin It Like That and
The Pledge"Nikki Carter is a fresh, new voice in teen fiction! Step to This has it all--drama, humor, and a lesson that everyone can learn from. Full of fun-loving, unforgettable characters that readers will love, Nikki has written a page-turner that will leave the reader wanting more!" --ReShonda Tate Billingsley, author of
The Good Girlz series
"Gia Stokes might be a Hi-Stepper, but this teen role model has both feet on the ground as she meets life's challenges with style and grace. Kudos to Nikki Carter for a great start in this fun and relevant teen series!" --Melody Carlson, author of
The Carter House Girls, Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors and
The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series
"Step to This is a wonderful, witty tale that is full of laugh-out-loud moments and great lessons." --Victoria Christopher Murray, National bestselling author of
The Divine Divas series
"Fun, honest, and so for real ... I loved Gia and cheered for her as she struggled to find where she fits with friends, family, and faith. Debut author Nikki Carter is now on my must-read list!" --Shelley Adina, author of the
All About Us series
"Step to This has alluring characters, wonderful scenes, and a fascinating premise. Nikki Carter has a real talent for writing stories that deal with real issues, but are gripping to read by teens and adults alike." --Jacquelin Thomas, author of
The Divine SeriesSTEP TO THIS is the first of a four-book series. Books 2 & 3
IT IS WHAT IT IS & IT'S ALL GOOD will both be out in 2009. The fourth title
COOL LIKE THAT will be released in early 2010. Here's the link to the
excerpt...I want readers to know that the books are fun, fly, and parents don't have to be afraid of their children enjoying them. I'm very excited about the series, and I would love to talk to teens and preteens about the issues in the book. I can be reached for speaking engagements at
tiffany@tiffanylwarren.com or on
Facebook or
www.myspace.com/authornikkicarter
