Travel Counsellors agent fulfils dream of becoming published author

A Travel Counsellors agent has fulfilled her dream of becoming a published author with the release of her first novel.

Nicki Harrison, based in Guernsey, penned dystopian fantasy novel The Withering while following her passion for travel by working for the homeworking agency.

The novel, which will be published on August 18, was inspired by the places Harrison has travelled to during her career, including Canada, Mauritius and New Zealand, as well as her hometown. It is the first book in her Encia trilogy.

Harrison wrote the tale last year while simultaneously achieving her best year in sales – and she’s on track to hit similar numbers this year.

Harrison said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be releasing my debut novel. Getting this story from the realms of my imagination and turning it into a real creation has been both an incredible experience and steep learning curve.

“Creating this book only became a possibility due to the work-life balance I’ve achieved since becoming a travel counsellor and is another dream that I never imagined would come true alongside a happy and healthy work-life in a career I truly love.”

Jim Eastwood, global sales director at Travel Counsellors, said the company “couldn’t be happier to see what Nicki has achieved both as a travel counsellor and now as a published author”.

More information about the book can be found here.