Ni’cola Mitchell a Kingston, Jamaica native now residing in Las Vegas is a woman of many faces. In addition to being a mother, graduate, daughter, student, motivational speaker, literary consultant and a volunteer for youth she is also a self accomplished, self-published author specializing in contemporary fiction. Ni’cola’s debut novel Over and Over Again released in 2009 is listed on the top ten Recommended Reading List fall 2009 by EDC Creations. Following her debut, 2010 release The Appetizer: When You’re Not His Main Course landed her a nomination for Self-Published Author of the Year 2010 by the African-American Literary Award Show. Ni’cola went on to release her third novel Between The Sheets, also in 2010. Rounding out this mind-tingling collection of books, the long awaited sequel to main character Dionni’s captivating yet relatable life is her fourth novel Twisted. This release will not fall short of her previous accomplishments, assured to keep you up all night on the edge of your sheets anticipating every word while captivating your mind with running imaginations. Twisted is certain to hit the best selling mark once again with nominations awaiting her attendance.

I met up with Ni’cola at her Twisted book release event held at the Artisan (a boutique-style hotel) to ask a few previously prepared  accompanied with a couple improv questions. In the fifteen minutes or so of our interview here are some of the intimate details she shared. Ni’cola intercepts her inspiration through real-life personal experiences whom can complete a novel in 30 days! Now that is talent in my book (no pun intended)  She has written her whole life beginning in childhood around twelve years of age writing short stories and poems. As previously mentioned she resides in Las Vegas, NV. When asked what it is like being an author in Las Vegas? She states, “Different and a little more difficult”. She has had to venture out of Vegas to really establish an audience then bring the success back with her to Nevada. It worked. She is nationally known with books flying off the shelves-selling out on the East Coast as well as the southern states (Alabama, Georgia). Ni’cola has had much success on the eastern portion of the nation as it has become the home of her biggest audiences and biggest fans.

Before departing on the evening I had two remaining questions for her. Firstly, “If you were to write a self-authored autobiography, what would be its title?” Ni’cola very quickly answered with no hesitation “Formidable” because she’s always been different and despite her dark and difficult past she continues to persevere with strength and excellence, never allowing her past to define her as she will define and mold her future. The final question of the evening I opened the discussion up to her, if there was anything she wanted to add. She stated that in spite of your past keep going, keep striving for the top. The past does not have to be who you are, past experiences does not define you. Don’t give up and don’t get caught in someone else’s darkness-you really can become whoever you want to be and achieve whatever you want to achieve. Keep going.

Very well said My Dear. We ended the evening with a hug, wished each other all the best, I offered to be of assistance in the future if needed and she expressed her gratitude for my attendance. A very quiet, sweet, intelligent, grateful, humble, thankful woman.

Thank you Ni’cola Mitchell for honoring me with your time and talent.

Ni’cola Mitchell’s enticing collection of novels can be found where fine books are sold including Borders, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, eBay or by visiting her website http://www.nicolacmitchell.com.

Enjoy the tickling mind reads from the ‘tip of Ni’cola’s pen’!