January 26, 2024– Nicole Selby is one of my favourite people on the planet. She’s an accomplished author, entrepreneur, first responder, and an all around wonderful human being who helps raise funds for causes that are close to her heart. We’ve partnered together on multiple projects and it’s always such a fun and eventful time! She’s a kindred spirit and I’m so glad to know her! Now it’s your turn to get to know more about her:
Nicole’s books include: Ernie, the Perfectly Wonderful, Bad Therapy Dog and Moxy Makes a Difference
We asked what inspires you to write/create or how you came up with your specific idea for your book? “I grew up working with animals and I have seen such amazing things happen along the way. Stories of wonder, inspiration, courage, and love; they are something I talk about often when telling people about what I do and see every day. The stories often bring people to tears of happiness, uplift them and fill them with joy. I wanted to immortalize those stories and allow others to use them to inspire and educate others.”
What are your interests outside of writing? “I love to do so many things! I have a wonderful family that I love to spend time with. I have worked as a Paramedic for the last 24 years and developed the very first fully functional Paramedic K9 Unit. I have a literacy foundation called Pages, Pens, and Paws that works to create fun learning environments for early readers using animals. I volunteer with a Therapy Dog organization called Therapeutic Paws of Canada and I love supporting my community through different projects like Santa to a Senior and giving back to those who have done so much for our younger generations. I grew up riding and training horses and dogs and continue to love both. My favourite place to relax and collect my thoughts is up north on a quiet lake in Northern Ontario. My goal is to live life to the fullest each day and try to have no regrets as you never know how much time you have on this earth!” When you speak with Nicole, you can see her passion and feel her energy!
Her favourite quotes and inspiration:
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Nelson Mandela
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi
“Do all things with kindness, compassion, and integrity and you shall be blessed beyond measure.” Unknown
“With gratitude, optimism is sustainable.” Michael J. Fox
What is your hope for 2024? “I would love to share another story in the children’s book series about working dogs, the hard part is choosing which one to do next! One day I would like to write a biography, to leave behind all the stories that took me on this incredible journey.” I love this so much and we’re ready when you are!
Nicole’s books can be found here:
Canada: Moxy Makes a Difference | Indigo
Globally: http://www.pandamoniumpublishing.com/shop
Follow Nicole on social media!
@author.nicoleselby
@pages.pens.paws
@k9.medic.cp
