Nikki Braziel

MFA from Western Colorado; historical fiction novelist; copy editor trained @UChicagoGraham; co-founder of @octaproducts.

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Thanks @thelumineers for spending 357 minutes with me in 2022. I couldn’t stop listening to A.M. RADIO. #SpotifyWrapped https://t.co/HX59DKJ6gX

[Dan Savage @fakedansavage]

It's not just that gay bars are supposed to be a safe space.

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Found two spiders in the basement. Did what any normal Coloradan does: googled "brown recluse" and decided it was probably safest to leave them alone.

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

@JoyRussene_yt Awesome! Thank you!

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Who was the first opener at the 3pm John Mulaney show at Red Rocks today?

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

I never anticipated writing genre fiction; I didn’t think I knew how. Thought I was a #scifi or #fantasy poser or something. Feeling empowered by MFA @WesternGPCW to study ANY genre, learn its parts, and write what tickles my innards. Digging @TASCHEN for speculative inspiration.

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Stretching my reading lists into new genres! @WesternGPCW

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Excellent opportunity for mission-driven work on police reform. Know anyone who might want to work with our board?

[Denver Citizen Oversight Board @denver_cob]

The COB is hiring a full-time board administrator. Salary range is $52k to $86k. Are you interested or do you know someone who might be? Apply at the website below!

https://t.co/KNADkxdReN

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Loving the first book on the syllabus for my upcoming MFA!

#amreading #godsofjadeandshadow @silviamg

#WritingLife
@WesternColoU @WesternGPCW

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

@roxanneskelly I’m struggling with it too!

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

@DarthPops Looking forward to writing with you at Western!

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

“Please remember that when I am loud mouthed, bitter, rude, son of a bitching and mistrustful I am really very reasonable and have great confidence and absolute trust in you.”

- Hemingway to editor Maxwell Perkins

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

I’ll be doing everything in my power to help make sure the next Independent Monitor carries on Nick Mitchell’s legacy of transparency and dedication to police reform. We’ll be wanting and needing help and input from the entire Denver community.

[Denver Citizen Oversight Board @denver_cob]

Please see the Citizen Oversight Board's full statement on the resignation of Independent Monitor Nicholas E. Mitchell here:

https://t.co/mF0NKlrZBC

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

The Office of the Independent Monitor should have live, ongoing, and direct access to all law enforcement video footage systems within the city—body cameras, high activity location cameras, and cameras within the jails.

#PoliceReform #GeorgeFloydProtests #Accountability

[Denver Citizen Oversight Board @denver_cob]

During the investigation into the Denver Police Department's handling of the George Floyd protests, the Office of the Independent Monitor was denied access to https://t.co/u8OuH2Ci1c — an online database that houses the department's body camera footage.

https://t.co/5RUcI6d4OE

[Denver Citizen Oversight Board @denver_cob]

Upon reviewing the findings of the Office of the Independent Monitor in its report analyzing the Denver Police Department’s (DPD) response to the 2020 George Floyd protests, the Citizen Oversight Board (COB) has significant concern about several areas of failure by the DPD:

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

So honored to serve on the @denver_cob, working toward police accountability and reform. Please join us for this important event.

[Denver Citizen Oversight Board @denver_cob]

Mark your 📅! Independent Monitor Nicholas Mitchell will be giving a special presentation on the findings in his soon-to-be published report, "The Police Response to the 2020 George Floyd Protests in Denver, an Independent Review." Q&A to follow.

https://t.co/jzFOTHYoAN

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

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[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Bette Middler, sharing a prayer against tyranny written by my father, @ToBendLight.

[Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel]

Don’t forgot: this man is incapable self-control. If he looks “better” tonight, it’s because he’s had a modicum of decorum imposed upon him by his muted mic.

[Denver Citizen Oversight Board @denver_cob]

For introduction to @DenCityCouncil on Monday. Filed by @CandiCdeBacaD9. Meeting begins at 5:30 PM. General public comment precedes at 5 PM.