by Danielle | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
Helplessness is an awful feeling, as if we are at the mercy of something big and scary, with nowhere to turn. For today, may I humbly suggest writing out that anger, sadness, rage and helplessness. Here’s why: Setting your mind to express the exact feelings you’re...
by Danielle | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode
From about 2011 until 2022, I blogged regularly—often twice weekly—to unearth difficult feelings and begin to process them. I cannot stress enough how necessary this process was for me. I had spent the first 30 years of my life as most of us do: fairly unconscious,...
by Danielle | Sep 19, 2024 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
I have this innate desire to heal so that others can heal. Now, does it get muddled with ego concerns and intentions? Yes. I try my best to be aware of this as much as possible and make mental health, healing, and remembering who I really am a priority. The other day,...
by Danielle | May 13, 2024 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
*This post was originally written in 2014. A few years ago there was a weekend where I faced some fears. It wasn’t my intention to face these specific situations, but it is my intention every morning to surrender and remember what my purpose is-—that being to...
by Danielle | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
Listen, I’m so out of practice with interviews and such, but this was fun. And Erin was generous. Her platform is incredibly relevant, and her intentions are kind. We had a wonderful conversation about goals, artistic expression, and the demands of life as a...
by Danielle | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
They sat in the garden facing one another, unable to look up. He wore sunglasses in any case. When she tried to see his eyes, she could not. Perhaps it was better that way. The space between them was heavy—laden with fear—though they carried it differently. She...
by Danielle Scruton | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
From my WIP… Hailey was sitting on the edge of the bed when her sister, Sarah, awoke. “You didn’t oversleep,” she said. “Don’t worry.” Sarah rubbed her eyes, slowly clearing the metaphorical cobwebs. “Ok,” she said. “So, what’s up?” Hailey looked serious. “I...
by Danielle Scruton | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
I used to do this thing where I would post memes that spoke to me as a passive-aggressive way to show people I was hurting. It’s a very human thing to do when we want to feel seen. Does this work, though? I don’t know… unless you’re dealing...
by Danielle | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
And it’s actually 3 books in 1. You’re welcome. At the beginning of the pandemic, I began working on a project that would never come to fruition. And I was left with a solid outline for a romance series and some pretty great pages supporting said series....
by Danielle | May 15, 2023 | Blog Post |
Every compelling story needs a villain the reader loves to hate. He or she is the antagonist—the driving force behind the plot, the character who creates conflict and makes the hero’s journey meaningful. Without a villain, a novel can feel flat and...
by Danielle | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
Memoirs, life stories, and autobiographies are all alike in that they offer us glimpses into the experiences of people who have journeyed on this earth before us. They are intimate and personal—often shedding light on how the author dealt with struggles and triumphs,...
by Danielle | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog Post, Podcast Episode |
“Are we covering up the tattoos?” called the young woman from the dressing room. Her friend, the bride-to-be, scoffed in reply. “We would never cover up Mama Jade and Raven Sky.” She turned to me. “Her ancestors,” she whispered with...
