About MeAs a published author, educator and speaker, I love making new book friends wherever my adventures take me. Whether presenting to a school of 400 students, + read more working with classrooms to grow a love for writing, presenting a workshop for educators or speaking at a family literacy evening, it is my hope to spark creativity in others through my love of reading and writing.


Connecting is about sharing the stories each of us carry. The power to change the world, one word at a time.


My middle grade novel will be released this October with Heritage House Publishing. It is set on the coast of British Columbia. "Thirteen-year-old Sidney finds purpose and healing following the death of her aunt when she joins an effort to save an old-growth forest." You can pre-order it now at any bookstore.


I love spending time out in nature, coffee in hand! Flora and fauna are woven into much of my story writing. Living at the base of a mountain with my husband and two daughters, we get visits from many furry and feathered wildlife throughout the year. My family also loves to travel and build with Lego together. I bring my unique Lego creations along to my author visits to show there are many ways to tell a story!


I'd love to come and visit your school and community. Let's write some stories together!

My home and where I write is located on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of the Stó:lō Matsqui, Sumas and Kwantlen First Nations and the Nooksack Indian Tribe. These communities have lived in this land, called S'ólh Téméxw (“Our Land”) in Halq'eméylem, since time immemorial. Show Less

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You May Know Me For:

Literature Types
• Storytelling
• Picture Books
• Middle Grade Fiction

Published WorksSeasons for Stones (SEL picture book)
-themes of kindness, empathy

Lila Lou's Little Library (picture book)
-themes of activism, community, generosity

A Promise to Protect (middle grade)
-themes of activism, grief, friendship, community, environmentalism

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Speaking InformationSpeaking engagements:

Preschool
School age
Community groups of all ages
Ladies events
Book Clubs
Senior Organizations
Literary + read more Societies
Award events
Graduations
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I will visit:
• Vancouver
• Coast
• Lower Mainland
• Gulf and Vancouver Islands
• Thompson Okanagan
• Northern British Columbia
• Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
• Kootenay Rockies
• The Territories
• Canada - beyond BC
• International
• Virtually

I Present to Age Groups:
• Primary School
• Grades K-3
• Grades 4-6
• Grades 7-8
• High School
• College / University / Adult

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Testimonials"Thank you for such an informative and engaging presentation. You exceeded expectation. The + read more students especially loved learning about the publishing process. Thank you for having such a generous heart and coming to us.
The students started colouring rocks on their own time during recess and writing positive words on them. I love the theme of your new book and can hardly wait until it comes out.
Would you be able to send us your address so we can send you a little something?"

With gratitude,
Debbie M.
Grade 2 teacher Show Less "Hi Nikki,
Wow! Did we ever enjoy learning from you yesterday morning!
We hope your visits + read more continue to go well at all the schools fortunate enough to have you teach and inspire them!
Have a wonderful day,"
Charis M.
Grade 3 teacher Show Less Nikki's enthusiasm and energy had our students glued to her every word. She inspired all students + read more to see that each of them had a story to tell. We look forward to having her visit our school again when her novel is released.

Rachel S.
school librarian Show Less

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Awards and Recognition:Arty Literary Award-Abbotsford Arts Council