The winner of numerous writing honours including a National Magazine Award, Nicola is the author of 10 books, including the popular <em>Loops & Lattes Hiking Guides</em> (<em>Caledon Hikes; Halton Hikes; Dufferin Hikes; Hamilton & Area Hikes; Waterloo, Wellington & Guelph Hikes; </em>and<em> Collingwood, the Blue Mountains & Beaver Valley Hikes</em>).