Nicole Kennard was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the proud parents of Earl and Emma Shumate. She was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. She developed a passion for writing at the age of nine years ol...view moreNicole Kennard was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the proud parents of Earl and Emma Shumate. She was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. She developed a passion for writing at the age of nine years old. She became more and more intrigued by various authors, which inspired her to write. This is her first novel. She currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas with her three children.view less