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E. S. Danon

Finding My Sephardic Way

I’ve always felt the need to defend myself in Jewish circles because I’m a patrilineal Jew. I’ve heard some of the staunchest Israel...

E. S. Danon

Colliding Worlds: Finding Hashem & Fancy Shawl Dancing

On my mother’s side, we have a Native American ancestor that lived in the 1800s. I don’t know her name, but a genetic test confirmed what...

E. S. Danon

The Melancholy Of Being A Debut Author

On September 29th, 2020 I became a published author. My book baby, Moon In Bastet, finally hit the proverbial book shelves in the middle...

E. S. Danon

My Everyday Inspiration - Finding Meaning In Daily Life

I’m currently reading Hillel If Not Now, When? By Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. It just so happens that I have my new makeup palette sitting on...

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5 Things I Wish I Could Tell The Younger Me

Sitting in captivity, or in better words: lock-down, has got me thinking of what I would say to the teenage me. I'm now in my late...

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5 Things To Do When Anxiety Is Blocking Your Creativity

I'd been at a complete creative standstill for about a week, without art or writing. Depression and anxiety had been wreaking havoc on my...

E. S. Danon

What to do During the Covid19 Outbreak Other Than Writing a Novel

If you're battling anxiety like me, then you probably are struggling with your book writing as I am. I want you all to know that it's...

E. S. Danon

8 Things I wish I Knew When Writing My Novel

Writing a novel is a sludge of anxiety, burnout, and utter satisfaction. Yes, it can be satisfying while also being burdensome. I spent...