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Nicole has experience as a creative writing instructor, panel speaker, blurb writer, book reviewer, journalist, copy editor, and event organizer and is actively looking for more opportunities. Please email her via this form with a brief description of your project or event.
As a correspondent for Neighbor-to-Neighbor news, she writes local author features for three WNY Papers; if you are an author who believes they are in the coverage area, please reach out via this form.
To inquire about book publishing, please reach out to Laura Gruszka at Writers House.
Events
Events that Nicole organizes as the Director of Literary Arts at the Springville Center for the Arts are indicated with “SCA.”
SCA: Writers Open Mic Featuring Dan Bryce and Stephen Wilger, Nov 12th, 6-8pm, Art’s Café, free
Have you ever wondered what your writing would sound like as a song, or look like as a piece of art? Then join us at this special open mic night. As you read, musician Stephen Wilger will translate your work into music, and artist Dan Bryce will create an original piece of art inspired by it.
SCA: Writing Group, Feb 11th, 5-6pm, Art’s Cafe Library, free
SCA: Winners and Losers (in sports and literature): Trivia hosted by sports radio personality Brayton Wilson and sports historian Jeffrey J Miller, Feb 11th, 6-8pm, Art’s Cafe, free
Do you know who the winner of the 74th Hunger Games was? Or who won the Super Bowl in 1991? Come prove it at our trivia night! Sports and literature are both full of winners (and losers), rejoicing (and mourning). This unique trivia night will feature original questions that celebrate the big wins (and bigger loses) in books and sports. Hosted by sports radio personality Brayton Wilson and sports author and historian Jeffrey J Miller. Wear a Jersey or book-related shirt for the chance to win an extra prize!
SCA: Publishing and Marketing Discussion with Megan Walrod, March 7th, 10-12pm, location TBD, free
Join Megan Walrod for an interactive conversation about her journey as a debut novelist. She’ll share behind-the-scenes stories from the making of It’s Always Been Me (published June 2025)—the surprises, challenges, and lessons learned.
SCA: Writing Group, March 11th, 5-6pm, Art’s Cafe Library, free
SCA: An evening with Buffalo Poet Laureate Aitina Fareed-Cooke, March 11th, 6-8pm, Art’s Cafe, free
Spend an evening with Aitina Fareed-Cooke, Creative Arts Strategist, Poet Laureate of Buffalo, NY, and founder of Get Fokus'd Productions, an award-winning digital storytelling company. Part poetry reading, part class.
SCA: Writing Group, April 8th, 5-6pm, Art’s Cafe Library, free
SCA: Self-Publishing Panel, April 8th, 6-8pm, Art’s Cafe, free
A discussion on self-publishing vs vanity publishing, how to market without a publishing team, and options on printing and distribution, among other topics unique to the self-publishing journey. This panel will feature local, successful authors who have self-published: Christina Abt, PA Kane, Jeffrey J Miller, Tim Bohen, Rosanne Higgins.
Query Class, April 25th, Write & Inspire Writer’s Conference at the Mckinley Mall, detail TBD
SCA: Writing Group, May 13th, 5-6pm, Art’s Cafe Library, free
SCA: Poetry and Performance class with Jared Benjamin, May 13th, 6-8pm, Art’s Cafe, free
The evening will start out with poetics as a lecture, featuring some of Jared Benjamin’s finest poems both for the stage and page, followed by a series of writing prompt that will give audience members a chance to generate their own work.
SCA: Writing Group, June 17th, 5-6pm, Art’s Cafe Library, free
SCA: Writers Open Mic featuring guest artist Karle Norman and musician Stephen Wilger, June 17th, 6-8pm, Art’s Cafe, free
Have you ever wondered what your writing would sound like as a song, or look like as a doodle? Then please join us for this special open mic night! As you read, musician Stephen Wilger will “translate” your piece into music and artist Karle Norman will turn it into a drawing. Plan to read for about five minutes (roughly the length of a song). If you have questions please email scanicole01@gmail.com
For more information on The Springville Center for the Arts Literary Events, please visit https://springvillearts.org or email scanicole01 (at) gmail (dot) com.