WHO ARE YOU

Hi there!

I’m a writer and a teacher. My last name rhymes with ‘barrel’ as in, trash barrel. Or wine barrel. Take your pick.

I grew up on Cape Cod and now live on the South Shore of Boston with my husband and dog and soon-to-be-screaming-infant. (Update, he came, and he doesn’t scream too much.)(Update: He is now a toddler. Help.)

WHAT DO YOU WRITE

In short: Suspense. Mostly set on Cape Cod. A cute little story about my first novel, THE HOLLOW: it was published during chemo/radiation/surgery/hell after starting out as a grad school project. That book was a lifeline, a nice diversion from my bald head. I didn’t have to talk about being sick and instead could talk about my creepy-ass book. I am still very proud of that little book.

Since then, I changed careers so that I can continue to write in the summertime.

I’m working on a sequel to THE HOLLOW (tentatively titled THE VINES).

And, yay, I just signed a contract with Woodhall Press for THE SHAM (coming Fall 2023) about the worst roommate situation ever, set in Southie + the Cape. Pre-order links are ready and can be found here!

Let me see your impressive Credentials

I received my MA in Publishing and Writing (concentrating in digital publishing) from Emerson College and received my BA, summa cum laude, in Journalism from UMass Amherst’s Commonwealth Honors College. I say this with pride because I managed to do this and have a lot of fun at that place whilst hungover.

Before writing/teaching, I freelanced for various publications and worked in digital marketing/e-commerce for several institutions, including the City of Boston, Emerson College, Boston Interiors, and Forrester Research.

I have a newsletter sign-up below but for questions/information, you can contact me here regarding book inquiries (speaking, events, or just to chat about writing!) and anything else you need! I love getting emails :)

—xoxo Nikki