Nikki Knight describes herself as an Author/Anchor/Mom…not in that order. An award-winning weekend anchor at New York City’s 1010 WINS Radio, she writes short stories and novels. Her stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, online, and in anthologies including DEADLY NIGHTSHADE: Best New England Crime Stories 2022 and have been short-listed for Derringer and Black Orchid Novella Awards. The Vermont Radio Mystery LIVE, LOCAL, AND DEAD – featuring Neptune’s Ma, Jaye Jordan — is available from Crooked Lane Books. Nikki, her husband, and son live in a Connecticut house owned by their cat.