Nicola was born in Nelson and grew up in Dargaville, in Northland, New Zealand. She lives on a farm, and is happiest when surrounded by her animals, especially her horses. She is an accomplished st...view moreNicola was born in Nelson and grew up in Dargaville, in Northland, New Zealand. She lives on a farm, and is happiest when surrounded by her animals, especially her horses. She is an accomplished story teller. Cow-Horse is her first book and was written when she was 21.view less