Nikki Moustaki
Nikki Moustaki
Nikki Moustaki is an animal trainer, author, and award-winning freelance writer. She has written and published 46 books, which have cumulatively sold more than 500,000 copies. She is notably known for her The Bird Market of Paris: A Memoir, The Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry, and Parrots for Dummies.
Personal Life
Nikki Moustaki has been dubbed 'Saint Nik' due to her hands-on rescue efforts and vocal advocacy for homeless animals.
Education
Nikki Moustaki holds an M.A. in poetry from New York University (1997), an M.F.A. in poetry from Indiana University (2000), and an M.F.A. in fiction from New York University (2009). She has taught creative and expository writing at both of those universities, as well as at the New School.
Published Works
List [incomplete]
The Bird Market of Parrots: A Memoir (2015)
Boredom Buster for Birds: 40 Fun and Feather-Friendly Toys and Activities (2012)
Parrotlets (The Birdkeeper's Guide) (2012)
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (2012)
Lovebirds: a Guide to Caring for Your Lovebird (Complete Care Made Easy) (2011)
Boredom Busters for Cats: 40 Whisker-Twitching Games and Adventures (2010)
Boredom Busters for Dogs: 40 Tail-Wagging Games and Adventures (2010)
Miniature Schnauzer (2009)
Canaries: Animal Planet Pet Care Library (2008)
Dogfessions (2008)
Miniature Schnauzers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (2008) **
Finches for Dummies (2007)
Kuvasz (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (2007)
Parakeets for Dummies (2007)
Pocket Pups: The Definitive Guide to Diminutive Dogs (2008)
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (2006)
Labrador Retrievers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (2006)
Parakeets: Animal Planet Pet Care Library (2006)
Parrots for Dummies (2005)
African Grey Parrots (A New Owner's Guide) (2004)
Quick & Easy Parakeet Care (2004)
Quick & Easy Zebra Finch Care (2004)
The Guide to Owning a Dove (2004)
A Beginner's Guide to Parakeets (2003)
A New Owner's Guide to Lovebirds (2003)
Why Do Cockatiels Do That?: Real Answer to the Curious Things Cockatiels Do (2003)
Why Do Parakeets Do That?: Real Answers to the Curious Things Parakeets Do (2003)
Your Outta Control Bird (2003)
Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry (2001)
Taming and Training Cockatiels (1989)