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The value of non-fiction, for a fiction writer
At the Oregon Christian Writers Summer Conference, an agent I spoke with commented journalism is a great place for novelists – fiction writers – to start. I agree in many ways. In journalism, you learn to write concisely, use vivid, moving quotes, hook your reader...
Living History
For the typical resident of the Pacific Northwest, Fort Vancouver is a distant memory from your third-grade field trip. The tall, towering palisades, the blacksmith shop and carpentry shop. Then, that tall bastion in the corner you can climb all the way up. For me,...
Legends: The story of *Witez II
If I could credit a single book for my current work-in-progress, the Dreams of Yesterday series, it would be the Western Horseman Book called “Arabian Legends.” Published in 1999, the paperback book features 24 of the most successful and legendary Arabian mares and...
What I’m reading
I'm a sucker for good historicals... "Love Thine Enemy" presents memorable characters with page-turning action. Set in Florida during the American Revolution, author Louise M. Gouge puts the reader in the town through strong description and realistic period dialogue....
My horse, the super model
You have seen the pictures all over my home page and my "about me" page - the little grey horse is my Arabian gelding, Grunnion. While the camera here paints him in a nice light, he hasn't always been the most eye-catching equine. In fact, we call him a "donkey." But...
Beyond the hairspray…
This week, the 141st Clark County Fair takes over the small town of Ridgefield, Wash., and erupts into a 10-day flurry of wild rides, cotton candy, elephant ears, dozens of vendors, animals of all shapes and sizes, demolition derby and monster trucks. All the good,...
My first interview…
Not job interview, not a radio interview. No, the first time I interviewed someone else. I was thirteen. My family and I journeyed to La Pine, Oregon, to visit my grandparents. I already took up my insatiable habit of writing all the time, so I carried a little...
New Pictures!
My wonderful friends, Ashlee and Chris Murr, did a photo shoot with my horse, Grunnion, and several models this past Sunday. I was able to get some beautiful pictures out of the deal! Thank you to Ashlee and Chris! Visit http://www.murrphoto.com to see their work!
The start of a dream…and countless hours at the computer
Every author knows the exact moment they decided to be a writer – whether it was a dawning realization or a slow, steady development throughout the years. I was 12. Aside from the normal life hurdles presented in the sixth grade, I got my first horse and started...
Welcome!
Hello everyone! My name is Nicole, and I am a historical fiction writer based out of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The purpose of this Web site is to connect with readers, friends, family and share my latest research and projects. Please check out my books and keep...