About Moi

I’ve transformed my life and you can do the same for me too

Photo of the author by Natalie Staaks.

G’day, mates. I’m Nichola, an Australian lady who lives in Barcelona and writes. I moved here during the pandemic … so that was fun.

When I was eight, I wrote a story about three pegs who jumped off the clothesline to explore the world. My teacher, Mr Morgan, said it was the best story written by a Grade Three child he’d ever read. I’ve been riding on the coattails of those pegs ever since.

I’m a non-best-selling author of one book, With the Music. It’s actually a really good book. I just didn’t market it properly cos marketing is boring. You should read it if you like 80s and 90s pop culture, and coming-of-age stories.

My writing is fueled by a passion for pop culture, creative fiction and a deep-seated hatred of the serial comma. Seriously, I wish Grammarly would stop suggesting I use this unsightly comma. It’s a stylistic choice, not correct punctuation! I will, however, use it if your style guide prefers — should you employ me for a well-paid writing project.

I’m fluent in Australian, American and English. I also know a little New Zealand and Canadian, eh. By that I mean spelling. I’ll use the form of spelling you prefer, cos I’m friendly and adaptable like that. However, my personal preference is to write: I went…