Authornicolestrickland

Authornicolestrickland is one of the foremost paranormal researchers on the West Coast. She is the founder and director of the respected San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS) and served for ten years as co-host of the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe.

Currently, Nicole is the California Coordinator for the Ghost Research Society and serves as a consultant for several investigative organizations, including the American Spectral Society. Her approach to paranormal investigation blends historical research, ethical practices, and compassion.

A passionate historian, paranormal investigator, and author, Nicole has written numerous books, including:

Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings
The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary
Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend
RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages
San Diego’s Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America’s Finest City
Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart
Women on the Fringe: Groundbreaking Women in the Paranormal (co-authored with Marie D. Jones and Denise A. Agnew)
The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond, which debuted as an Amazon #1 new release in six categories
She is currently working on a fourth book about the RMS Queen Mary, a subject for which she is internationally recognized. Her Queen Mary titles remain bestsellers aboard the ship.

Nicole is a frequent presenter at libraries and top paranormal conferences. Some of these venues include:

Oregon Ghost Conference
Port Gamble Ghost Conference
Haunted America Conference
Maritime Ghost Conference
Preston Castle Paracon
Ghost Fest IV
Strange Escapes
OC Paracon

She is non-exclusively represented by RK Entertainment.

Nicole has been featured in numerous media outlets such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, Channel 8 Evening Edition, and Paranormal Journeys. Her national TV appearances include My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel’s Ghost Stories, Famously Afraid, and Ghost Adventures.She’s also been a guest on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts, as well as featured in magazines and newspapers.

From 2020 to 2023, Nicole co-hosted Haunted Voices Radio, and in 2020, she launched The Afterlife Chronicles, consistently ranked among the top afterlife-themed podcasts by Feedspot. In 2025, she will debut a second show, The Life Inspiration Project.

Nicole holds a B.A. with honors from the University of Arizona and an M.S. from National University. She also plans to pursue a Ph.D. in parapsychology.

What People Are Saying About Nicole

"Nicole is my 'go-to gal' for Queen Mary history and ghostly activity. Her approach is both professional and informative. Having worked with Nicole several times in the past, she has never disappointed ReadMore

Todd Bates

Author and Radio Host

"Nicole did a wonderful program for the Julian Branch Library about paranormal research. She is an engaging speaker, presenting attendees with detailed evidence collected in the form of EVPs (electronic ReadMore

Crystal Kilpatrick

Assistant Branch Manager San Diego County Library, Julian Branch

"My paranormal club and I had the great privilege of hosting Ms. Strickland at an event at Sweetwater High School. To put it lightly, she was the highlight of the ReadMore

Eric Esperon

Social Studies Teacher Sweetwater Union High School

"Authornicolestrickland gave a presentation to Casa de las Campanas on October 1, 2019. It was well attended, and the audience was very interested in the subject. One resident complimented ReadMore

Peg Marshall

Casa de las Campanas Program Director

Authornicolestrickland is not merely a ghost hunter. This is not a person that you’ll find searching for random bumps in the night, but a true researcher of the unknown, ReadMore

Troy Taylor

Founder, American Ghost Society

Nicole brings her serene energy to investigations, and it is absolutely a pleasure to work with her. She has a reverence and respect for the spirits. She is respectful and ReadMore

Dawn Gaudette & Sharon Gaudette Hieserich

Dear friends and paranormal research colleagues

As History Ambassador for the San Diego History Center, I am always on the lookout for experts in their field who can provide another means to learn about the past. Paranormal investigation and delving into Spiritualism is always a hot button item for the public, especially as San Diego claims to possess America’s most haunted house. This claim is part of the folklore of the region, and storytelling is the most compelling way we can engage with myths, legends, and tall tales - the essence of folklore. Authornicolestrickland has been the paranormal researcher and storyteller of choice for my guests over the years as she understands the genre deeply, and shares key clues, identifies strategies, and demonstrates equipment used in the investigation process that is engaging, thought-provoking, and an intelligent way to approach what might otherwise be a skeptical subject for some people. She puts the science of paranormal investigation in the hands of the participants so they are actively immersed in the experience to whatever degree they feel comfortable. Nicole is a passionate paranormal researcher and author, the founder of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society, and is sought out nationally to serve on panels, radio shows, and television interviews in regards to this topic. As she is so thorough in her approach to every investigation or request for understanding of the paranormal phenomenon, Nicole imparts assurance and instills confidence in her clients and participants in your audiences. She also shows empathy to the energies and spirit forces that she might come across in her experiences. She realizes the gift that she has been given to serve as a connection between two worlds, and doesn’t take that honor lightly. As a result, she will tell you directly that she is not a ghost hunter. Though she doesn’t deny that there are many avenues to pursue when connecting with the spirit world, her approach is one expressing understanding, a willingness to listen, and to offer assurance to those who are unable to fully cross over. These are the characteristics that make Nicole highly sought after and what make her such a vital resource in the paranormal community today. ReadMore

Gabe Selak

Former History Ambassador, San Diego History Center

If it came down simply to her successful writing career and foundational work in the field of ghost research, I would find plenty of reasons to admire my friend Nicole ReadMore

Gary Mantz

Co-host, Mantz and Mitchell, 1150 KKNW Seattle

Todd Bates

Author and Radio Host

Crystal Kilpatrick

Assistant Branch Manager San Diego County Library, Julian Branch

"My paranormal club and I had the great privilege of hosting Ms. Strickland at an event at Sweetwater High School. To put it lightly, she was the highlight of the ReadMore

Eric Esperon

Social Studies Teacher Sweetwater Union High School

"Authornicolestrickland gave a presentation to Casa de las Campanas on October 1, 2019. It was well attended, and the audience was very interested in the subject. One resident complimented ReadMore

Peg Marshall

Casa de las Campanas Program Director

Authornicolestrickland is not merely a ghost hunter. This is not a person that you’ll find searching for random bumps in the night, but a true researcher of the unknown, ReadMore

Troy Taylor

Founder, American Ghost Society

Nicole brings her serene energy to investigations, and it is absolutely a pleasure to work with her. She has a reverence and respect for the spirits. She is respectful and ReadMore

Dawn Gaudette & Sharon Gaudette Hieserich

Dear friends and paranormal research colleagues

Gabe Selak

Former History Ambassador, San Diego History Center

If it came down simply to her successful writing career and foundational work in the field of ghost research, I would find plenty of reasons to admire my friend Nicole ReadMore

Gary Mantz

Co-host, Mantz and Mitchell, 1150 KKNW Seattle

Todd Bates

Author and Radio Host

Crystal Kilpatrick

Assistant Branch Manager San Diego County Library, Julian Branch

"My paranormal club and I had the great privilege of hosting Ms. Strickland at an event at Sweetwater High School. To put it lightly, she was the highlight of the ReadMore

Eric Esperon

Social Studies Teacher Sweetwater Union High School

"Authornicolestrickland gave a presentation to Casa de las Campanas on October 1, 2019. It was well attended, and the audience was very interested in the subject. One resident complimented ReadMore

Peg Marshall

Casa de las Campanas Program Director

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A passionate historian, paranormal investigator, and author, Nicole has written numerous books, including:

Nicole is a frequent presenter at libraries and top paranormal conferences. Some of these venues include:

What People Are Saying About Nicole

Todd Bates

Crystal Kilpatrick

Eric Esperon

Peg Marshall

Troy Taylor

Dawn Gaudette & Sharon Gaudette Hieserich

Gabe Selak

Gary Mantz

Todd Bates

Crystal Kilpatrick

Eric Esperon

Peg Marshall

Troy Taylor

Dawn Gaudette & Sharon Gaudette Hieserich

Gabe Selak

Gary Mantz

Todd Bates

Crystal Kilpatrick

Eric Esperon

Peg Marshall