D.J. Niko is the pseudonym for Daphne Nikolopoulos, a journalist, author, editor, and self-proclaimed modern nomad who has spent the better part of two decades traveling the world. As a former travel writer and zealous adventurer, she has visited remote spots on six continents, many of which have inspired her novels. She has a particular passion for deserts and the nomadic way of life and has spent time among various tribes in Africa and Asia.The Tenth Saint, her debut novel in a series of archaeological thrillers, won the Gold Medal, Popular Fiction, in the 2012 Florida Book Awards, a juried competition identifying the best literature statewide. Her second novel, The Riddle of Solomon (Book 2 in The Sarah Weston Chronicles), will be released June 2013.Daphne was born and raised in Athens, Greece, and moved to the U.S. when she was in middle school. Though English was not her native language, she became an award-winning writer and influential editor. She is editor in chief of Palm Beach Illustrated, a highly respected regional magazine, and editorial director of Palm Beach Media Group.Daphne is an active member of Authors Guild and International Thriller Writers. She resides in South Florida with her family.Official website: www.djnikobooks.com