Nick Souza

i am a husband, dad of two, and car enthusiast from Maine who believes a little curiosity—and a good sense of humor—can turn everyday moments into adventures.

Alongside my wife, Sarah, I run Detail 207, a family-owned automotive detailing business. However, my favorite role is being Dad to Harley and Corbin, who always remind me that there’s always another question to ask, something new to learn, and plenty of reasons to laugh.

Inspired by my family and love of cars, I created Ratchet & Uncle Sparky to bring young readers along for stories filled with teamwork, practical lessons, and a little garage humor. Uncle Sparky shares a bit of my own personality: patient, playful, and always ready to help. Ratchet, is based off my son, Corbin. He shares my passion for all things cars, is forever curious and willing to learn and most importantly, has a great sense of humor.

Through these adventures, i hope to encourage kids to stay curious, ask questions, and remember that they don’t have to know everything to start learning.