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Danielle Esplin

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March 22

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Danielle Esplin studied BSc Food Science with Chemistry at the University of Stellenbosch. She was one of the top students, and she got a full-ride scholarship. After years of sleepless nights, working in the laboratories and experimenting with new food products, she realized that something was missing.

And that was writing and the freedom to express herself as an artist.

Without telling anyone, she packed her bags in her apartment, waved her twin good-bye, trudged down the street on campus and got on a bus. When she crossed the border, entering Namibia, she switched on her phone and sent her mother a text : "I dropped out of University." She never looked back.

In Namibia, among the countless dunes that appeared like a half-closed girdle nes
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For more about my book, please visit my website www.danielleesplin.com
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For more about my book, please visit my website www.danielleesplin.com
On there you will find posts about my book, an excerpt of Give it Back, and also some posts about me.

I'm from South Africa but moved to America in January 2015. The culture of South Africa is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity. We have 11 official languages. I'm Afrikaans! :) (less)
Danielle Esplin Hi, Ivy! Thanks for recommending "Give It Back" to other readers/authors. I had to remove my novel from all the platforms because I signed a publishin…moreHi, Ivy! Thanks for recommending "Give It Back" to other readers/authors. I had to remove my novel from all the platforms because I signed a publishing contract. Unfortunately, there are readers listing the "used" books for 500-800 dollars. I tried to reach out to Amazon to change this but we can't do anything about it. I do have a few first editions left here at home and I can send your friends a copy each. Just send me an inbox message. (less)
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“Have you ever loved someone so much that even when they chip pieces away from you, you still try to give them what’s left? I know I have… I know I do.”
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“The void inside me starts to fill, but my heart has holes, and whatever it holds will run out, leaving me empty once again.”
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“There’s an undeniable thrill about meeting a stranger and spending a few hours together, indulging in each other’s lives. It’s that spurt of saying whatever you want and leaving it behind with someone who’ll never look at you and think of it again.”
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“Have you ever loved someone so much that even when they chip pieces away from you, you still try to give them what’s left? I know I have… I know I do.”
Danielle Esplin, Give It Back

“There’s an undeniable thrill about meeting a stranger and spending a few hours together, indulging in each other’s lives. It’s that spurt of saying whatever you want and leaving it behind with someone who’ll never look at you and think of it again.”
Danielle Esplin, Give It Back

“The void inside me starts to fill, but my heart has holes, and whatever it holds will run out, leaving me empty once again.”
Danielle Esplin, Give It Back

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