Danielle Hayden

An essay I self-published on Medium, where I write about my stint in Italy over four years ago. I talk about living, learning, and facing discrimination in the country I had dreamed of visiting for so long.

Brand new pub in Seattle that prioritizes women's sports (only the second place in the world to do so). Women's games will be broadcast in this establishment.

My review of the book Telephone, by Brenda Miller & Julie Marie Wade

I got to interview Alejandro “Alex” Dzul--my tattoo artist--about his work celebrating 10 years at the shop he co-owns and operates with his brother Jacob Dzul in Seattle. I took the picture of him also, and I like how it came out.

Interview with R.L. Stine. Our brief conversation was a dream come true! I read so many of his books in my youth.
I expected this interview to be edited before publication but the Q&A is just as I submitted. I wish some of it had been taken out, but I'm still so happy I got to do this interview.

Interview with the talented artist Christie Tirado, based in Yakima, WA. She uses different mediums and a lot of her work relates to the experience of Mexican-Americans. I met Christie 12 years ago when we worked together at a jewelry store in downtown Seattle and I'm glad we have kept in touch a little over the years and that I have had the opportunity to see her ascend as an artist and educator.

Interview with talented musician and composer Friedrich Heinrich Kern. The interview was condensed for online publication but the full interview was about twelve questions, which Kern responded to in engaging and fascinating ways. I wish all of the material could have been published.

Article that explores mental health in opera.

I interviewed the incredibly talented folk singer Bedouine. What a lovely person she is.

Not a fan of some of the edits made to this article, but I'm very grateful for the opportunity.

Article about Planet Worth, an incredible organization that cooks and serves organic vegan meals to unhoused communities in Seattle. They also deliver other much-needed supplies to those in need.

My first publication in a literary magazine! This is a piece I wrote years ago about being my great aunt's caretaker. I never did anything with this work until this year. I modified a couple sentences and sent it out.

Article about/interview with director Leslie Bloom of the film "Woodstock or Bust" and the parallels the film has with her real-life best friend of over 50 years.

Article about both of the women's football teams in Seattle.

Wrote about artist and author Carrie Schmitt: her new book, her spiritual approach to painting, and why she self-identifies as a "color activist."

I get to talk to a lot of interesting people thanks to freelancing but she is definitely one of the most fascinating.

Unpublished book review sample (created for Publishers Weekly) of Daniel H. Pink's book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (Penguin Random House, February 2022).