Danielle has been creating stories - and voraciously devouring other people's stories - since before she could read (her mother once had to record herself reading a favorite aloud so that thebook could go back to the library). Learning to read only encouraged her.
Outside of writing she's tried several day jobs, including software developer, project manager, and masseuse at a nudist club. She's lived in five different cities, and visited several more, and she plans to go into space one day in order to see the world from outside. Her favorite authors are too many and varied to list, but include Neill Gaiman, Charles de Lint, CS Friedman, and Roger Zelazny.
Danielle currently lives in Perth, Western Australia, with several cats, one human, and a great many plants.
A Journey from Loss to Love, Painted in Words is a beautifully written exploration of grief, growth, and the quiet power of love. Every sentence feels intentional, like brushstrokes on a canvas, creating a vivid emotional landscape that pulls the reader in.
The story gently guides you through sorrow without ever feeling heavy-handed, offering a sense of hope that feels earned rather than forced. It’s a book that understands pain intimately, but also knows how to celebrate the small, meaningful steps toward healing.