Nicole Miller was 'born and bred' in the sunny Bay of Plenty where she grew up eating avocados and kiwifruit. After receiving a Bachelor of Teaching at Waikato University, Nicole spent 5 years travelling and teaching abroad. Now living back in Tauranga she enjoys writing children’s stories that often address global issues. In 2019, she was finalised for the Joy Cowley award for her manuscript, 'Celia Seagull and the Plastic Sea', which was published by Little Love in 2021 and endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall. Nicole now enjoys balancing part time teaching with family time and her musical interests. On the weekends she loves to spend time in the waves, the snow or hitting the stage.