I had a first hand lesson in the long disabling hole of depression. I walled myself off from the world for the better part of a year+. Feeling better, hopefully that will continue. As most of you know, I dislike sympathy and stuff so I am back when I’m at the point of happy again. And I came back with news and a present.
You can read more here (spoiler warning: NSI chapter/s):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15UIOM22QInOGjEQE9nQUlyupQ1x_gkIMbL8s8NfH8lY/
<3 you all and here’s hoping for a better year.
PS: Newbie is all grown up: 
14 comments
InSunny Jeong
I just don’t know what to say… Like I just started reading shattered glass like 1 hour ago and i’m enjoying it a lot so far… Then I wanted to know more of your great, creative work and… Screw it… Just wanted to say I’ll be camping here and waiting… Thank you!
Iris
Hi Dani, I can’t tell you how happy it made me to see this new entry. I’ve been looking forward to this day for awhile now. I honestly am so glad you are feeling better, I’ve had my own painful run ins with depression. Not fun.
I have been silently stalking you (in a good way, Promise! Is there a good way of stalking someone?) but now I thought it time to tell you how much you have impacted my life.
I was having a hard time (with life, I guess) and was only comfortable when reading. Your book (and I could try to analyze what about it exactly, but I will just say it was that special something) touched me especially, it stayed with me longer than the few hours in which I devoured the pages. I still think about it after years.
I think the system you chose for Cai’s book is a great solution. And even though I strongly dislike waiting for amazing new chapters, I will read the bits and pieces and try to give you honest feedback. You are worth it 🙂
Okay, enough gushing for now. Only one more thing: thank you for your words and your voice
JesLyn068
OMG! So happy to see something from you! This probably sounds really weird, but you are an inspiration for me. I have an unfinished masters degree and have not found a job in my field for two years (doing Uber right now). But I think – someday Dani will finish the next book and someday I will get back on track. 2018 is looking pretty good so far – hoping to get a part time job in my field this fall and to contact my university about finishing my degree.
Loved Shattered Glass and I check back every month to see if there is anything new here.
Don’t take that as pressure! Just someone else struggling out here and sending good vibes your way.
karen
The prologue and chapter I read were amazing, I love Cai and love how you write him. I honestly hope you carry on with this, but, only when you are ready and happy to do so, I will be waiting.
Tammi Porche
((hugs)) I’m glad you are doing better and I want to thank you for writing the post. Sometimes people forget that others are going through similar issues.
JessicaLeann
You’re cat is adorable by the way. ❤❤❤
JessicaLeann
Omg Dani. I’m so glad you’re back! I read Shattered glass sometime in 2017 and really loved it. It was the first M/M book I’ve read aside from BL Manga. I started looking for information on the next book and started to get worried because the last update I could find was from 2016 and I saw the update where you mentioned cancer and was worried you we’re dead 😭 glad you’re not though. Looking forward to the next book! In the mean time I’ll be reading Josh Lanyon’s English series. Hope you stay in good health. Wish you well.
AliciaJ
So excited to see you back Dani. I just read your chapters for NSI—loved it so much! I was immediately back in that world, feeling the pull between Riley and Cai. It just about broke my heart, and made me really really want to read more!
wmeb
Thank you!
Chrysa
YAY you’re back! Glad you’re feeling better. I LOVED what you’ve written do far. Riley needs some serious seducing hehe
Newbie is adorable ^^
Chrysa again
*so far
Jules
Apart from being thankful, I’m very happy to hear you’re feeling better. Here’s to continuous progress towards complete healing.
Jules
Oh my. THANK YOU.
Wickid
So good to hear from you!!! I’ve been there before too so I know that climbing out of that hole is a challenge. Glad you are feeling better. I’m not even gonna read any spoilers. But keep them updates coming 😘. Wickid