Nicky Webber
Unveiling the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Award-winning New Zealand Author
Nicky Webber, an award-winning New Zealand author, excels in crafting suspense thrillers and psychological narratives, drawing upon her rich background in journalism and a diverse life experience. Her acclaimed works, including the internationally recognized novel “Duplicity,” explore the depths of human emotions, resilience, and the dark corners of society. With an impressive portfolio spanning historical love stories to contemporary thrillers, Nicky’s writing is marked by relatable characters, emotional depth, and gripping suspense. Living in Cambridge with her husband, pets, and a passion for sustainable gardening, Nicky’s stories reflect her keen observation of life and the extraordinary tales hidden within ordinary lives.
Where shall we go to find a new story?
About Me
Because I’ve personally lived in a variety of places around the world, and am well travelled, I set my stories in a range of places. I’m a very complex person with some interesting histories… all of which has contributed to my wanting to share stories I have uncovered during my unconventional life so far.
To find out why I was inspired to write some of my books, and how I write, when I write and most of all WHY I write, check out my ‘All About Me’ page. I look forward to sharing more about what’s behind my work and what else is coming up for me.
My thoughts about writing…
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My Books
From people I’ve met who have had a huge impact on me, to those I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know for a variety of reasons, and then the places where my imagination just takes over my life and I write. I write about people, places, and experiences, and love to weave wonderful stories to share. I invite you to check out my work – the psychological thrillers, the biographical stories, and the fascinating love stories… travel the world with me and let’s see where we land.
Whisper Island
A psychological thriller about an old murder hidden by friends since their teenage adventure unfolded.
The Foster Mother
A baby left abandoned in a park, starts the unforgettable questions about what motherhood means to some.
Crow's Song
Two children ravaged by war and separation, find a way to survive the terror – a love story like no other, based on real people.
Duplicity
A high class escort – no ordinary life. How it began and where it takes her.
Genres
Psychological thrillers
I have two books recently out that are dark and thought provoking. Whisper Island is a story of friendship and evil secrets. The Foster Mother will make you re-think what you know about mothers and the foster system for abandoned babies.
Historical Fiction
Crow’s Song is a love story of two children caught up in the horrors of war is based on real people I am related to. No Ordinary Man tells the story of a soldier who lived and died a long and lonely secret life
A Series About Unusual Relationships
In the Deep is a series of two books plus a prequel about a set of couples, married, but not to each other. Mystery and intrique, and how they came to be together, but strangely apart.
The link below will reveal more of my books, and offers previews of each I am sure you’ll enjoy.
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FAQs
What are your books about:
Most explore controversial characters that I’ve met in real-life. The plots involve romantic relationships and the associated family saga with emotional and psychological suspense. Some of the most innocuous people have lived through some challenging times.
Duplicity, also a true story, is a young woman’s journey to survive a dysfunctional upbringing and develop a client business, becoming extraordinarily wealthy.
In the past year I’ve begun to write across multi-genre and have just completed my first psychological thriller, The Foster Mother is also based on a true story.
Why do you write across many genres?
Why do you write historical, contemporary, biographical, suspense and romance?
It’s conventional for writers to stay in genre and target readers. It’s makes logical business sense, but I know myself! I read across many different genres and enjoy all kinds of stories with intriguing characters. I’d be bored stiff staying in one lane and writing very similar books. It’s a risk and much harder to draw readers but at least I’m enjoying the challenge and love writing across different genres.
What are the genres you write about the most?
Mostly historical, contemporary, biographical, suspense and romance but I often mix these up within the books. So, some are both biographical and with a dose of historical suspense, like No Ordinary Man and Crows Nest.
For more FAQs about me and my work, click THIS LINK to visit my About Me page.
What the Readers think…
My Blog
Secrets & Lies in Thriller Suspense
Trust is an illusion on Whisper Island
Why Did I Write That Story?
Why did you write The Foster Mother? Embarking on the journey of writing, The Foster Mother, was a deeply personal endeavour for me, rooted in a poignant chapter of my own life. Years ago, I opened my heart and home to a fragile five-week-old baby girl, removed from...
The Big Story Goals
My Goal is to Write Stories Everyone Wants to Read Surprisingly it’s been American readers who take the time to read and review my books in droves. Up until the end of last year the United States made up 94% of my readership. It’s only been the past couple of months...