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Dani J. Norwell

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A literary and women's fiction author living in the south of Spain, Dani J. Norwell writes fiction that is real, raw, and relatable. From themes of connection, disappointment, and family bonds in her debut, Fairly Familiar, to topics such as exploration, self-discovery, and life abroad in her most recent collection of stories, Snapshots of Spain, there’s something for everyone in a DJN book.

When Dani is not reading or writing, you can find her blogging, traveling, sipping Spanish wine, or seeking out dogs to pet on her walks around town. She is currently working on her first novel.
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Dani J. Norwell I don't really feel like I "got the idea" this time; the theme of Fairly Familiar presented itself to me. Uncertain of what I should work on at the ti…moreI don't really feel like I "got the idea" this time; the theme of Fairly Familiar presented itself to me. Uncertain of what I should work on at the time, I was starting everyday with a prompted "free-write." I'd set my alarm for 15 minutes, then feverishly type whatever came to mind to complete the sentence I had randomly selected from a list of prompts. Many of these were rubbish but a handful really intrigued me and I realized, once I collected all of those good starts in one place, that the connecting theme was that they were all about family relationships. So that's how it got started.(less)
Dani J. Norwell After releasing two collections of short stories, I have focused my attention in on novel-writing. Over the course of 2022, I've written the first dra…moreAfter releasing two collections of short stories, I have focused my attention in on novel-writing. Over the course of 2022, I've written the first draft of two separate novels and am actively working on one of them (the currently unnamed "Havenswood project") for publication in 2023.

Both of these books fall into the women's fiction genre and deal with topics of personal growth, relationships, and self-discovery.(less)
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“She pushed her chair away from the desk and wandered into the kitchen where she gazed out the window and thought. There were birds chirping cheerfully and two squirrels chasing each other without a care in the world. She wanted to be like those squirrels. Or at least to appear like them to the rest of the world.”
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“It actually doesn’t matter if you take solace in religion, support groups, or embroidery. The important part is that you find solace for yourself.”
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“She was heading off on an adventure all on her own—well, accompanied by Mom and Dad—and anything could happen. She smiled at the possibilities and hit the open road.”
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