Speaking

Feel free to contact me if you would like to arrange a school visit, interview, or talk. Please note: I am only doing virtual events at this time.

I am most comfortable in English but can also do Q&A sessions en français. I enjoy interacting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and am comfortable doing virtual visits. Here are some sample talks I’ve given recently that I’d love to tailor for your school or organization:

• Demons and Better Angels: Finding the Path to Our Truest Stories (and a Little Peace of Mind)
• No Place for a Lady? History of Women in Aviation
• A Year in the Life of a Modern-Day Writer

Ms. Spooner – Atlantic Memorial Elementary School: “The students so enjoyed your enthusiasm for writing/reading along with your sharing of your writing process. It was wonderful that you spoke to the students about your favourite books, where you find your flow, and how the writing process takes place from inspiration to publishing! It was so wonderful to see how much they all drew inspiration from your visit.” 

Tex Thompson, Author: “Thank you SO MUCH for running such a fantastic panel at Writefest. I am just bowled over at the thoughtfulness and exceptional preparation you put into making sure everybody there had a good time. ANY conference would be lucky to have you as a presenter!” 

Glenn Smith, University of Alberta student: “In Danielle’s class you get more than theory; you get an inside look at the freelance business from an accomplished writer with real-world experience. Her generous and encouraging teaching style makes you feel that if you take the lessons learned and put in the effort, you, too, can get published.”

Media

• ABCs of Aviation (Radio Active on CBC Edmonton)
• New picture book about the ABCs of aviation to inspire little girls and boys to fly (CBC.ca)
• Radio Active (CBC Edmonton) with Portia Clark about Ghosts of Camsell project
• Ryan Jespersen Show about In This Together (20:30 mark)