Nicole Carrie Shaw grew up an avid reader and remembers well the books that inspired her life-long love of literature. Using imagination to create entertaining stories for young readers, Nicole hopes she will encourage children to read more, learn new things and embrace their creativity. She lives in Perth, Australia, working as a medical research scientist. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the beautiful coastline of Western Australia, and dreaming up new stories.