Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the author of “Faith-based Travels: A Devotional Guidebook for the Faith-filled Traveller”, along with magazine and newspaper articles and poems. I have posted articles on Faith Writers website. My writing has featured in Australia’s Christian Woman magazine and the UK’s Woman Alive magazine. Poems and news items have appeared in local newspapers.
I grew up on a sheep and wheat farm in central New South Wales, Australia. Since I was in primary school, I knew I wanted to pursue teaching and writing as my careers. At the end of high school, I studied a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at university for four years, before teaching full time for three.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Faith-based Travels: A Devotional Guidebook for the Faith-filled Traveller”, is my latest book.
In fulfilment of a childhood dream, myself and one of my sisters, Michelle, obtained 12 month working holiday visas to Canada when we were in our early to mid twenties. Our travels inspired my devotional. I wanted to help young people stay close to God as they journeyed around His world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As a teenager, you could often find me in the house yard of our farm, spread out on a towel with my writing paper and pen. I would have a cat or a lamb in my lap at times!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible. Definitely Enid Blyton, Ann M. Martin. Lots of Christian fiction authors, along with Christian non-fiction authors.
What are you working on now?
My next book is, “Encouragement for Women with Depression and Anxiety: 31 Days of Hope”. I suffered from post natal depression after the birth of both my sons. Like “Faith-based Travels: A Devotional Guidebook for the Faith-filled Traveller”, I am interviewing others for their stories and tips [including professionals like counsellors and naturopaths], and sharing my journey through depression.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon KDP
Facebook and Instagram
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. God has gifted you and given you the desire to write. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. God says that He grants us according to our heart’s desires and fulfils all of our purpose.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Know God and make Him known.
What are you reading now?
“Redeeming Love,” by Francine Rivers
“Raising Boys,” by Steve Biddulph
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep reading and writing.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
A Daily Devotional
Karen Kingsbury romantic fiction
“Redeeming Love,” by Francine Rivers
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Nicki,
I was in Australia several years ago. Loved it and hope to return someday. Just a word of encouragement – keep spreading the word of God especially to the younger generation. I have four sisters who are also teachers – a noble profession. I envision that your next book, 31 Days of Hope, will captured the attention of readers.
Gracie Bradford, Author
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