ABOUT ME

My home is in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, just outside of Vancouver. I live with my husband and two daughters. Our house is also home to Jasper and Millie, rescue pups with spunky personalities, and Meese, an inquisitive and talkative cat. Just ask me about some of the crazy antics that happen with our furry family members!

Since our house is on a mountain, there are many wild critters that come to visit during the day and night. Songbirds, raptors, raccoons, squirrels, opossums, deer, a timid bobcat and even an occasional bear and cougar have been known to enjoy the stream and forest behind our house.

Some of my best story ideas have grown from time spent in nature. You will often find me hiking old growth forest trails and coastal mountains while I work through details for a story I am writing.

When I am not writing or hiking, I love to go on travel adventures, visit quaint bookstores, read in my favourite chair or build with Lego. Did you know building with Lego is a great way to tell stories?

My love of acting led to opportunities to be involved in background work on television as well as acting in some independent films and on the theatre stage. Acting is also telling a story!

As an educator, I value the power of storytelling to connect us. I love to
visit classrooms and schools to talk about books and writing.

As an author of children’s picture books and middle grade fiction, I whole heartedly believe our words can shape our world. Everyone has a story to tell!

If you are interested in having me come to your school for a visit, present at an educators’ conference or be part of a family literacy evening, connect here for further information or email me @ nikkibergstresserauthor@gmail.com.