Nikki McArthur

In 2004 Nikki McArthur (with her husband and three children), traded in her life as an IT trainer and Hotelier in the UK, to live the good life in rural South West France. She now has five children, is a freelance Proof Reader, runs a Retreat and Holiday let business, Garden Centre and Landscaping business, and has also found the time to pursue her love for writing.

Nikki is currently writing a series of books the first of which is entitled "What have we got Toulouse? A family moving to France" which was released in April 2020.

A dedicated mother and natural helper and organiser, Nikki enjoys sharing the knowledge and experience she's gained over the years, which has been her drive for writing. Her practical and down to earth approach to life

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