Nicola graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Language & Creative Writing from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). She has a real passion for fitness and has spent over ten years training with TAGB TaeKwonDo, holding held her Black Belt since 2014. During her time at University, Nicola worked alongside The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway where she helped the awards group diversify their review criteria. When not writing, Nicola enjoys hiking and researching the latest trends and diets. She has also recently taken up learning BSL.