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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Edwards lives in the suburbs of Austin, Texas with her husband and their youngest of three children. The two older ones have flown the coop, while the youngest is in high school. When Nicole is not writing about sexy alpha males and sassy, independent women, she can often be found with a book in hand or attempting to keep the dogs happy. You can find her hanging out on social media and interacting with her readers - even when she's supposed to be writing.

Here are a few facts about me:

• I live in Central Texas (where it's always hot)
• I proudly claim:
  • 1 husband :)
  • 3 kids (the 2 older ones have ventured out in the world while the youngest is still at home)
  • 1 granddaughter
  • 3 dogs
• I've got a bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Here are a few fun facts:

• I met my husband online (through Yahoo personals back before Match.com was even a thing)
• On our first date Steven took me to see Monsters, Inc.
• We've been married for 19 years now.
• I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Moved to Austin 21 years ago.
• I'm a huge football fan - Dallas Cowboys, of course.
• I love hockey - Dallas Stars are my team.
• Some of my favorite authors include J.R. Ward and Lora Leigh. 
• I read at minimum one book a week, and I read every single day.
• I read a variety of romance genres (suspense, erotic, dark, contemporary)

Here are a few professional facts:

• Nicole Edwards is a pseudonym, which I came up with by combining my daughter's middle name (Nicole) along with my husband's middle name (Edward). I added the "s" because I thought it sounded good.
• I've been self-publishing as Nicole Edwards since 2012.
• I've sold more than 1.5M copies of my books in a number of countries.
  
• I am published with traditional publishers Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House.
• I prefer to self publish because it allows me more control over every step of the process.
  

​Hopefully that appeases your curiosity because, to be honest, I'm rather boring. Most of the time, you can find me hiding in my writing cave. If I'm not there, I'm probably hanging out with my dogs, reading, watching hockey or football, maybe catching a movie here and there. One thing for sure ... I'm always trying to have fun. 

Again, I want to thank you for stopping in! 

Love,
​Nicole Edwards

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What I'm reading:

Indulgence in Death

by J.D. Robb

The truth is, if I'm not writing, you'll probably find me reading. Whether it's at night before I go to sleep (an absolute must for me) or throughout the day. My book list is long and it grows more and more every single day thanks to the incredible authors who continue to provide endless hours of enjoyment.

I have had a love for reading since I was a kid. It never went away and then roughly fifteen or so years ago, I ventured into a whole new world of books. I have a long list of favorites, far too many to name them all. ​

Books I've read recently:

Nicole Edwards's favorite books »

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

a note from nicole

​In May of 2013, I made an announcement that was quite difficult for me to make. One that has honestly changed my life in ways I never expected. For those of you who were hanging with me at that time, you learned something about me that I generally don't tell many people. It isn't something that I share easily, nor do I take it lightly. But, just as I learned at the time, I'm not the only one. And by speaking up, I am hoping that we can raise awareness. Together.

I suffer from severe depression.

I manage my depression with the help of my doctor and with medication. Thanks to the treatment that I receive, for the most part, I function quite normally. There are plenty of ups and downs, and I'm so grateful for the amazing family and friends that I have because they help me through each day - and yes, I take it one day at a time. 

This is my story. But I am one of many who suffer from some form of mental illness. This is a disease that affects more people than we realize. Which is why I've decided that raising awareness is something tI'm going to focus my efforts on. This is important to me and my family. So, thank you for supporting me simply by reading this. ​

#isupportmentalhealthawareness

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Nicole's dedication in entrusted

To Keith Milano

Dear Keith,
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Although we have never actually met, I wanted to let you know that you have changed my life in inexplicable ways. In ways that I never imagined possible.

Some might say that it was a mutual love of books that introduced me to your sister, Denise. I, however, believe that you had a hand in that introduction. You, a man who suffered in a way so many people still don't understand, brought us together for reasons far greater than mere happenstance.

Thanks to your family's courage and strength, so many of us have learned your story. And through your story and those who have stories similar, we are learning that there are options, there is help. Mental illness is still misunderstood by so many, but there are people who understand the darkness is real, and it needs attention.

It wasn't until recently that I was able to share my own story about my battle with depression. This, my friend, is something that I am forever grateful to you for. You have made me stronger.

So, from from your perch high above us all, as you look down upon us, I hope you can see all of the lives you've affected, all of the people you have helped, and all of the love that has been reserved just for you.

Nicole Edwards

For those of you who would like to learn more about Keith Milano's story, you can do so at KeithMilano.org.

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Out of the darkness walk

My family and I have been participating in the Out of the Darkness Walk in Austin, Texas, for the past few years. It's important to help raise money for awareness and this is one of the ways we choose to contribute. The money is raised by the Austin Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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MAY BOOK FUNDRAISER

Each year, I donate a portion of the proceeds from one or more of my books to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. ​

Nicole Edwards/Nicole Edwards Limited is not affiliated with this charity. She merely supports the generous work that they do.

SERVICE DOGS, INC.

Nicole Edwards/Nicole Edwards Limited is not affiliated with this charity. She merely supports the generous work that they do.