Nikki KarisNikki Karis, whose given name is Nikki Marie Kavouklis, grew up in Tarpon Springs, a small town on the west coast of Florida. As a child, many people, including her parents and teachers, recognized that Karis possessed a special gift for connecting wth people via the written and spoken word. Karis spent her youth with her nose buried in a book, studying or reading for pleasure, her foot on a soccer ball, or her mind focused on whatever creative endeavor she was involved with at the time. In high school, Karis excelled in journalism working as a stringer for a local newspaper and winning numerous awards as editor of her high school's newspaper. After high school, Karis went on to obtain her BA degree and later, her juris doctorate degree, both from the University of Florida. After graduating from law school, Karis returned to her hometown to practice law. Karis started her own law firm in 1999, which has grown into a successful practice with several locations in Florida. In early 2009, Karis dusted off her Toad Chronicles notebook, which she started in early 2000. She began putting her fingers to her laptop on April 24, 2009, finishing the rewrite of book one on February 22, 2018. Karis' idea for the series was born from her own experiences trekking through the swamps of life. After suffering years and years of personal and professional heartache and hardship, she finally discovered the key to successfully navigating the swamps of life. This is the message Karis delivers to readers via Zeni, her protagonist, throughout the series. Besides writing and speaking, Karis enjoys spending time with her rescue animals, reading, traveling, collecting art, and decorating her circa 1925 home. Her future plans include building a home and an animal rescue center on Eleuthera in the Bahamas, where she frequently retreats to write, and growing Finding Zeni (http: //findingzeni.com), her inspirational company, into a successful, caring, and compassionate company with a mission to uplift and empower others. Drop by and visit http: //nikkikaris.com for more information about Karis and her inspiring projects. Read More Read Less