Shari Nichols has taught creative writing at arts councils and libraries all over N.J. She has four published books with City Owl Press that have received the following awards: The Beverley, New York Book Festival Honorable Mention, Reviewers Choice Best Book, Reviewers Choice Best Series, Golden Leaf Finalist, HOLT Medallion Finalist, and The Literary Titan Silver Medal. Shari holds an MA and an MFA degree in Creative Writing from Wilkes University.