Nicole Rowles is an non-magical romantasy author. Her debut novel, Anarchist Underground, released in 2024. Nicole writes stories she loves to read: immersive, character-driven and gritty fantasy novels that are light on the magic, but heavy on the political intrigue, fast-paced action and adventure, and rip-your-heart-out romance. Based in Brisbane, Australia Nicole has lived many lives, having worked as a professional dancer, TV journalist, political speech writer and media and communications adviser. She balances her work as an author with a day job and a love of adventure sports like rock climbing, kayaking and canyoning. Basically, she wishes there were more hours in the day!