Nicole Persun (Jennifer Gold)

Nicole J. Persun is an author, writing coach, and horse caretaker. Her epic fantasy novel, Dead of Knight, won a Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Award in 2013. Her debut women’s fiction novel, The Ingredients of Us, written under the pen name Jennifer Gold, will be released on July 1, 2019; look for her next women’s fiction title in early 2020. Nicole has a master’s degree in creative writing and is a board member of the Pacific Northwest Writers’ Association. When she’s not writing, Nicole can be found spending time with her husband, horses, and two cats. To learn more about her latest work, go to jennifergoldauthor.com.