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Danielle Davis grew up in Singapore and Hong Kong and now lives in Los Angeles. She’s the author of  the picture book TO MAKE and the middle grade novel ZINNIA AND THE BEES as well as the upcoming picture books THEIR FEET WERE NOT ON THE EARTH: BREAKIDZ IN GAZA and HERE TO THERE.

She’s also a picture book coach and editor, educator, stop motion animation video producer, and children’s rights advocate at the Rights of Every Child who earned an MA in literature and creative writing and has taught English to middle school and community college students. She's passionate about offering children validation, comfort, and hope in all she does.


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Danielle Davis Thank you!! Sadly, no, but I'm working on more middle grade novels! :) …moreThank you!! Sadly, no, but I'm working on more middle grade novels! :) (less)
Danielle Davis Hi, thanks for asking and thank you for watching This Writer's Life!

One thing that might help is sequestering your phone and setting a timer for, say,…more
Hi, thanks for asking and thank you for watching This Writer's Life!

One thing that might help is sequestering your phone and setting a timer for, say, 15 minutes to focus on writing. I try to write (or otherwise work on a project) for at least one hour every day and it's amazing how much you can accomplish in a relatively short amount of time.

Another tip is to set out on a walk (or bike ride, etc.) with the intention of thinking about your work in progress. Walking is a big part of my writing process and movement always lights up my story brain. Then, when I'm done with the walk, I'm amped and excited to write down what I thought about (and made voice memos about) as soon as I can get to it, which also helps keep up momentum.

Do let me know if these are helpful! Best of luck! (less)
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Danielle Same to you, Jocelin! Very glad to connect and see what's on your shelf. :)


Jocelin Hello Danielle! 🙂 Thank you so much for the friend request. I look forward to reading your reviews. I checked out your book challenge from last year, there were some really great selections.


Danielle Oh cool! Glad we connected! :)


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Val Hey, thanks for friend requesting me, I follow your blog! Sorry for posting here, I couldn't find a place to private message you, hahaha :)


Danielle Thank you so much, Jessica! That makes me VERY happy. :)


Jessica Furtado Just ordered Zinnia and the Bees for our library, and I can't wait to read it!


Danielle Yes, but thank you so so much for sharing it with me in case I hadn't! I really appreciate it. :)


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Danielle Hello! Thank you so much—that's very kind of you! Looking forward to seeing what you think of all the books on your shelf in the future. :)


Majenta Hello, Danielle! Happy Monday! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your book. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a great week. Blessings!

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