Nick Medina is a horror fiction author from Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his debut work of fiction, "Sisters of the Lost Nation," which was published in 2023 and quickly became a blockbuster hit. Medina has had a lifelong passion for storytelling and has been writing since he was a child. He has a background in organizational and multicultural communication, and has worked as a college communications instructor.
Medina has been publishing short stories in various fiction outlets since 2009. His writing is heavily influenced by his interests in local and Native lore, and his debut novel, "Sisters of the Lost Nation," features several supernatural myths and legends. Medina was inspired to write about the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls after reading an article in the Chicago Tribune about Ashley Loring Heavyrunner, who went missing from the Blackfoot reservation in 2017. He is dedicated to using his platform to raise awareness about this important social issue.
In addition to his love of writing, Medina is an enthusiast of all things strange and unusual. He enjoys exploring haunted cemeteries and other spooky places, and is an avid fan of blues-based music and classic rock. He is also a fitness enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family. Medina continues to write and publish horror fiction, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting new voices in the genre.