Bio for 2025
Danielle Valenilla is a Kentucky poet and lifewriting enthusiast whose work delves into the themes of healing and identity excavation. She is a fellow of the National Writing Project and author of Fun Dip & Other Misfortunes. Among a variety of poetry credits, Danielle also judged the Poetry category for the 2014 Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs’ 36th Annual Fall Rendezvous Contest and has been a featured reader at many literary events and book launches. She is currently writing her next book.
Reason for signing up:
I was born in Winchester, spent about 30 years in Indiana, and just recently moved to back to Kentucky as an adult. I have been a long-time writer, with an adoration for poetry specifically, but I am a Lexington newbie! I need writer friends. I need community and connection. I also need neuroinclusive spaces to engage with the writing community, so here I am. I am currently writing my next book, and lately writing has felt lonely. I'm signing up, because I am attempting to be socially brave and put myself into the Lexington writer sphere (though it's intimidating to be honest - there are so many amazing writers around here). This is a good challenge for some writing accountability, and it is an opportunity to connect with others interested in forming artistic friendships. Live long and line break, y'all!
Poems Submitted This Year:
- June 01, 2025 PDA
- June 02, 2025 Cilantro Kisses
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