Nicole is an award-winning journalist and communications professional. She is also a lifelong writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and essays. She started her career as a newspaper reporter and columnist in South Carolina. After working in public relations in the Boston area for many years, she has returned to her hometown of Atlanta – and to her love of writing.

In addition to writing for the Patch, she is owner of Nicole Gustin Communications, a consulting service for public relations, crisis communications and writing.

Nicole speaks French and spends time in Paris every year. Learn more about her at nicolegustin.com.