Rod Nichols was born in the East Texas town of  Nacodogches and grew up in the Piney Woods area known as " The Big Thicket. "  He began writing at an early age sharing a love for reading and writing along with an interest in drawing and painting, especially using the native flora and fauna in his work.  Later he attended The University of Southern  Mississippi and The University of Houston taking degrees in Speech Teacher  Education and Administration.  He is currently a Dean of Instruction in the Houston Independent School District.  The combining of poetry with art/images has been a natural progression.  The computer has made it  possible to create and share his poetry in this unique way.  His poetry styles, forms, and themes are not restricted to any favored one in particular, though he seems to have a recent affinity for 'Cowboy' poetry.  Mr. Rod Nichols may be contacted by e-mail at :
71670.1126@compuserve.com   and/or  rodnichols@hotmail.com