Danielle Kaessner

Greetings, readers! My name is Danielle Kaessner (with works published as Jonathan Kaessner).

Writing has always been a part of my life. Ever since I was a young child, I wanted nothing more than to see my name on the cover of a book. It was a dream of accomplishment, but also one of an imagination that never seemed to slow down. In 2006, my dream came true: I published my first book, SOUL TRADER. It was independently published, which meant the burden of perfection fell on my shoulders.

Suffice it to say, I learned a great deal about the difference between dreams and reality, which was reinforced when I attempted to find a publisher to pick up the first volume of my PYROMACHIA saga, STRONGHOLD. In THE PYROMACHIA, I have chosen the avenue of blending historical fiction with fantasy, creating something that makes perfect sense coming from a Classics scholar. Life has taken some interesting and unusual turns for me over the past few years, but the one constant that has kept me afloat is my writing.

At present, I have published nine books (4 novels and 5 compilations). I am in the process of releasing more of my unpublished works, which include novels, novellas and short story collections. Though my writing has been reduced to a mere hobby, that will not deter me from sharing my work for those with a mind for epic adventures, unique conceptual pieces and heartfelt stories that can only come from the voice of the soul.

I currently reside and work in Colorado. I received my degree in Classics from Xavier University. Writing is a hobby of mine, one which I wish to share with anyone with a thirst for imagination. I am also an advocate for trans* rights and social acceptance. I transitioned in 2011 and have since seen the world as a much brighter place. I hope my experience is something I can share with the world, shedding a positive and inspirational light on what it means to grow and change in life, however that may manifest.

Thank you for reading! Keep literacy alive. :)