Who’s Nicole?

I’m a mom of six–including three-year-old triplets! I’m the host of Teen Talk Radio, the author of a bunch of books and the wife of one really cool guy. I love to get out among teens and parents when I speak at conventions, churches, conferences, etc. I also love a really good and long bike ride.

Avoiding Life’s “Uh-Oh” Moments…

I think back to the moments before the tattoo guy started his work on me many years ago. I sure wish I’d had a website like this or a resource like Scenarios for Girls  books or Teen Talk Radio to remind me of how important and…um…permanent some choices are. I have a passion for helping teens prepare for the toughest decisions–things even more important than tattoos. I believe in confronting things head on rather than waiting until  the peer pressure hits. My books, my talks and this website deal with tough issues, so be sure to check with your parents about the books you’re reading and let them know you’re here.

Curious about what some other people have said about my books?

“It’s evident that Nicole is a rare author. She has a tender heart for teenage girls and has poured that care into her stories. May her tribe increase! And may her books lead many readers to make wise choices.” …Robin Jones Gunn, best-selling author of the Christy Miller Series and the Katie Weldon Series

And…

“Scenarios for Girls is a fast-paced series that allows you, the reader, to step into the shoes of a girl on the verge of making a tough choice. Like a Choose Your Own Adventure, except here you’re making important life decisions that affect every teen. You’ll be holding your breath as you live out the challenges on the pages to see where they take you.” Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of So Not Happening and the Katie Parker Production series

While you’re here, be sure to check out the blog! There’s an advice column called Girl Talk where you can write in to ask me and my two daughters your most pressing questions. There are also posts, devotions, reviews and opportunities for you to win books and other fun things. And be sure to visitTeen Talk Radio. It airs every Thursday at 10pm EST!

I’d also like to invite you to subscribe to both my newsletter and to my blog (there’s a little box on the right where you can enter your email address). You’ll receive both in your email box as new content is available.

Above all, I LOVE hearing from readers and parents. You can reach me through my contact page or email me directly. And, definitely connect with me on Facebook and Twitter!

God bless,

Nicole O’Dell
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Books:

Truth or Dare, 8/1/09
All that Glitters, 8/1/09
Magna, 4/1/10
Making Waves, 4/1/10
(Barbour Publishing)

Dare to Be Different:2 Interactive Stories in 1, 4/1/11
Risky Business: 2 Interactive Stories in 1, 4/1/11
Swept Away:< 2 Interactive Stories in 1, 4/1/11
(Barbour Publishing)

The Wishing Pearl, Book One of the Diamond Estates series, 10/1/2011, Barbour

Girl Talk, Barbour Publishing, May 2011

Girl Talk Q&A, Barbour Publishing, Feb 2012

Hot Buttons: Dating Edition
Hot Buttons: Internet Edition

Contributed more than 200 devotional writings to:

Thrive! (Barbour, 2011)
To Love and To Cherish, (Barbour, 2009)
Whispers of Wisdom for Busy Moms , (Barbour, 2008)
Whispers of Wisdom for Single Moms, (Barbour, 2008)
Whispers of Wisdom for Mothers of Preschoolers , (Barbour,08)
Whispers of Wisdom for Young Women, (Barbour, 2008)
Whispers of Wisdom for Girls, (Barbour, 2008)
A short story for susiemagazine.com, appearing December, 2009
A parenting column for Focus on the Family Magazine, March, 2010.
Choices! Newsletter Teen Talk Radio

I’m represented by literary agent, Chip MacGregor of MacGregor Literary.

If you are in need of an event speaker, please contact me HERE.