Hello~ I’m so happy you’re here!
Let’s start by getting to the bottom of my mysterious name! B.N. stands for Barbara Nicole, but the name I really go by is Nikki. Confusing, right? My name has been giving me trouble since I was a little girl! I’ve always gone by Nikki, which is the nickname for my middle name. But, my official full name is Barbara Nicole White.
As a young girl, I loved to draw and tell stories. I thrived in art class all through my school years, but I ultimately decided to get my Business Degree from Penn State University. I began writing about Camper Dog in 2018, and it brought me such happiness. I finally felt like I was “home” when I drew and wrote the story Camper Dog, The Worrier.
I live in a suburb outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with my husband, Steve, and our two sons, Evan and Cameron. We have 2 dogs, Scuba and kayak. Camper was originally Steve’s dog, and when we began dating, I quickly fell in love with Camper AND Steve! What many people do not know is Camper is the big reason Steve and I got together.
Camper Dog sadly passed away in 2014, but his memories live on in my Camper Dog books.
Camper Dog was 11 years old in this picture. He LOVED the outdoors and hiking. We were hiking through West Virginia when this photo of him in the river was taken.
The funniest thing about Camper was that he looked very sweet and approachable— but if he didn’t know you, look out! He was very skittish! Just a reminder that no matter how cute, always be cautious when you go near a dog!