“Fantastic presentation! Colorful, bold, to the point and clear that all ages (12-18) were engaged. I listened to Nikki as she taught young teen girls how to enhance and refine their writing. Nikki’s teaching style was engaging, fun, and incredibly thoughtful in keeping her students’ attention. Nikki was among my students’ favorite instructors.”

Renée Richard, CEO, Cinnamongirl, Oakland, CA, Write Your Story Program,

2020-2023 

“Hands down, Nikki is one of the best presenters I've ever heard and watched. Nikki is engaging in the entire crowd, understands the room she's presenting to and hits on all the main points that keeps the audience engaged and wanting more. Nikki's presence is so calm, welcoming and her stories inspiring. She keeps her audience wanting to hear more and more! Nikki is a true delight - her empathy, compassion, and professionalism set her apart from the crowd!” 

Jana Klein, Regional Sales Manager, Capstone, Las Vegas, NV, APPLE CORE Literacy Incentive Kick-Off Event: Keynote Address/School Visit Las Vegas and Henderson Schools, 2023 

“Nikki was an outstanding presenter. She was personable and upbeat and the information she shared was informative, well organized and clear. I learned a lot about the educational market that I can use as a springboard for my own research. She also gave a great critique of my work that has set me on an improved revision path from what I initially planned.”

Christie Worrell, Workshop Attendee, SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference, and Highlights Foundation Whole Novel Workshop, 2024

“Nikki was very easy to work with and had a great rapport with the kids. Nikki is also very organized and easy to correspond with. It was easy to get the info I needed, when I needed it. It was a pleasure to work with Nikki!”

Ann Wahlstrom, Ramsey County Library Branch Manager, MN, Kindergarten Library Card Program, 2024

“Nikki was fantastic! Her presentation was filled with terrific information and her teaching skills are flawless.”

Kim Turrisi, SCBWI Director of Programming & Events, School’s In: Writing for the Educational Market Workshop, 2024

“Nikki's school presentations were engaging, age responsive and inspiring. The students learned about what it takes to be a professional writer in a fun and interactive presentation.”

Erica Tso Haidas, Founder and Owner, Belonging Books/Visit Organizer for Eddy Elementary School and Stony Brook Elementary, Brewster, MA, 2023