Nicole S. Kelly is the author of children's book series Peanut Monkey. She is currently working on creating short screenplays featuring Peanut and friends. Her Pilot Script, Peanut Monkey and the Dolphin is listed as a Finalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards (Summer 2020) and a Quarter Finalist in Scriptation Showcase (Summer 2020.)

When she’s not up a tree herself, with a saw in one hand, the washing line in the other and one foot on the neighbour’s fence (true story), parading the city’s main train station with her dress accidentally tucked into her underwear, inadvertently showing more leg and buttock than she’d wish (also true), Nicole likes, trying new things, such as growling at and facing-off the alpha-male monkey after it bit her (yes, that’s true too - although that was actually scarier than enjoyable), being outside and making life fun - yet not too odd - for herself and her children.

Nicole often finds herself out of her depth and somehow always manages to swim safely back to shore!

Nicole has written eight stories - to date - in the Peanut Monkey series of books. Her quest with the adventures of Peanut and friends is to tell stories of resilience, to encourage children’s natural curiosity through exploring their surroundings and instigate discussions addressing emotional intelligence and bystander behaviour.

Nicole lives with her two curious, vivacious children near Melbourne. Currently, they enjoy the beach life of Phillip Island and are often out in nature exploring their Island home.

You can see how Nicole does her own stunts and writes her own scripts.

Story Telling Appearances

You can arrange for a special story telling appearance at your local:

• Bookstores

• Cafes

• Libraries

• Community radio stations

• Children's birthday parties

• Mums & bubs playgroups

• Primary schools

• Pre-schools