Portland, Oregon Jan 14, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Finding the Tree, a new fantasy novel by author Nikki Broadwell, invites readers into a timeless and mysterious world where imagination and reality intertwine. Set in an unspecified place and era, the story follows a profound and symbolic journey to save the Tree of Life—an undertaking that is as fantastical as it is deeply reflective of the modern human condition.
About the Book
Finding the Tree unfolds in a world shaped by unseen forces, powerful elders, and a young protagonist named Sylvie, whose destiny is tied to nature itself. As Sylvie embarks on her quest, readers are drawn into a narrative that blends myth, environmental awareness, and emotional truth. While the setting is fantastical, the themes resonate strongly with contemporary concerns, including climate change, the misuse of power, and humanity’s fragile relationship with the natural world.
Both lyrical and urgent, the novel challenges readers to consider what is at stake when greed, control, and indifference threaten the balance of life.
Kirkus Reviews calls it, "A gripping but uneven dystopian tale with fantastical elements." https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/nikki-broadwell/finding-the-tree/
About the Author
Nikki Broadwell is a nature-inspired writer whose creative roots trace back to a childhood spent exploring the woods and inventing stories inspired by the world around her. A lifelong reader and imaginative thinker, Broadwell later balanced family life with entrepreneurial pursuits, including running a greeting card business and a silk-painting business, before fully embracing her calling as a writer.
She describes her creative process as intuitive and organic, often feeling as though her stories arrive fully formed, guided by characters who insist on being heard. Her writing reflects a deep connection to nature, introspection, and the emotional undercurrents of human experience.
Inspiration Behind the Book
Broadwell notes that Finding the Tree emerged organically, as many of her stories do, through characters who appeared and demanded their story be told. She acknowledges that contemporary political and environmental realities also influenced the narrative. The imbalance of power held by elders in the story mirrors real-world institutions, while the central role of the Tree reflects growing concerns about environmental destruction and humanity’s failure to protect the planet.
At its core, the book asks what happens when people forget their responsibility to the world that sustains them.
Message to Readers
“I write for you, but also for myself,” Broadwell shares. “At their heart, my books are love stories—and everyone loves a good love story.”
Previous Media Coverage
The author has participated in radio interviews and has been published in a U.K. magazine, along with other written features, over the years. While she describes herself as an introvert, her work continues to quietly reach and resonate with readers across audiences.
Listen to an author interview on SoundCloud here: https://on.soundcloud.com/VoBEsXMJM2ZbsKTUBA
Book Availability
Finding the Tree is available now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Tree-nikki-broadwell/dp/B0BW344VGF
Author Website
Media Contact
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