<p> </p><p>Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including <em>Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings</em>, <em>The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart,</em> and<em> The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond</em>, which hit Amazon's #1 new release in six categories. Her <em>Queen Mary </em>books continue to be popular sellers aboard the ship. In March 2024, Denise A. Agnew, Marie D. Jones, and Nicole Strickland will be debuting their new anthology, <em>Women on the Fringe: Groundbreaking Women in the Paranormal. </em></p><p> </p><p>Nicole holds a B.A. degree with honors from the University of Arizona (go Wildcats!) and an M.S. degree from National University. She plans to pursue a PhD in parapsychology. </p><p> </p>
