Sicard, Nicholas: - Nicholas Sicard is a big fan of Western TV shows and films, and he has a passion for the 1800s-hence, his Western fantasy novel was born! In addition to being a writer, he also enjoys drawing, watching anime, working out, running with his mom, and gaming. Like the main character in his book, Nicholas is also on the autism spectrum. He lives in Ottawa with his family and his dog, Kenji. Dark Side of the Moose is his first novel.