Nikki Beland '96, a freelance journalist and deputy editor of Women's Health magazine, will speak Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Arts 215 as part of the English Department's year-long program, Writers Return: Alumni Writer Series. A reception will follow at Wold House.
Beland, who lives in New York, also is contributing editor of Men's Health, where she writes the column, “Ask the Girl Next Door.” She is the author of four books, including Girl Seeks Bliss, an introduction to Buddhism for young women, and Sex: The Whole Picture.
Her published work also includes celebrity profiles, travel features, personal essays and short stories. She has appeared as a health and relationships expert on CNN, The Early Show,Good Morning America, The Today Show and The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
Beland is the second author in the College's 2006-07 writers series. National Book Award winner Andrea Barrett '74 visited campus in the fall.