Nikki M. Pill

I received my BA in English Literature and Philosophy from Lake Forest College. My short story "Shadows on the Pews" appeared in *Hell in the Heartland Volume I* and received an honorable mention in *Best Horror of the Year Volume I.* I typically write dark fantasy and horror. *The Tease* is the first non-supernatural piece I've written since 1994.

My other great passion is bellydance, which I have pursued since 1998. I wake up at an ungodly hour of the morning to practice my writing and dance disciplines. I love to read, cook, watch movies, do yoga, listen to music, and make things. I live in Chicago with my intermittently grateful cats.