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“I believe a good memoir should have all of the narrative elements of a novel: character development, dialogue, descriptive language, and metaphor.”

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Danielle Trussoni

Danielle Trussoni, born on November 9, 1973, is an American writer whose works span across various genres, including novels, non-fiction, and poetry. She is known for her unique narrative style and in-depth exploration of complex themes. more

“In terms of style, I think the memoirist should have a novelist's skill and all the elements of a novelist's toolbox. When I read a memoir, I want to really, deeply experience what the author experienced. I want to see the characters and hear the way they speak and understand how they think. And so in that way, writing a memoir feels similar to writing a novel.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“Finding one's voice - or creating a narrative voice that has the power to carry your story - is the hardest part.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“A friend of mine has a big farm in the desert, and she picks up feathers and roadkill for me, then makes it into clothes. I think it's cool to wear roadkill. If I died and somebody wanted to wear my teeth around their neck to VMAs, I'd feel honored.”

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“I taught myself to write in order to understand who I was and so yes, writing was an act of self-actualization in the beginning.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“If I'm not writing, I'm not fully living. It has become the essential element that defines who I am.”

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“We create an image of happiness and success and then we are beholden to it. We tell ourselves stories and sometimes these stories become so strong as to imprison us. Breaking free from our personal fortresses is a long, hard journey, but ultimately what allows one to grow.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“That's l'amour: we willingly walk into the future blindfolded.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“Don't stay in a bad situation - whether it is a relationship or a job - out of fear of failure. It's not a failure to walk away and choose to be happy. It takes a lot of courage.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“I'm sure that growing up in the Midwest played a role in my chronic escapism. In fact, before I lived in France, I lived in Japan, England, and Bulgaria. I was determined to experience other places and cultures, particularly because I had the perception that I'd been cut off from these experiences as a child.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

“Writing grew out of the pleasure of escape. My novels are very much outside of my personal experience. That is why I love writing fiction. It allows me to leave my existence and inhabit other lives.”

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Author:Danielle Trussoni

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