Writing/Editing

I write features and interviews in each issue of Riposte and take on freelance assignments for brands and publications.

Watching Women & Girls

Collection of short stories

My collection of short stories is out now, published by 4th Estate. Chosen as one of the ‘best new book releases’ by Cosmopolitan, a ‘best summer read’ by Elle and a top ten release by The Face.

Every aspect of her body or personality was up for inspection: too big, too small, too available, too hidden, too much, not enough.

“A wedding day brings back memories of sisterhood and betrayals; a motorway service station is the site of explosive violence, but also strange bonds; a trip home forces a reminder of a life-changing, lost friendship; a woman confronts her own infidelity; an artist celebrates a life spent in observation.

This debut collection movingly explores how women and girls are looked at, look at one another, and look at themselves, and how living as an object can shape their passions, fears, and joys. With a clear eye and dark humour, Danielle Pender considers sex, parenting, grief and class as lenses for the ways in which the world watches women ― and how women are always watching back.”

You can order the book at Amazon here, or at Waterstones here.

 

Desire In Long-Term Relationships, Vogue

I explored the subject of desire for Vogue, looking at why it wanes in long-term relationships and what it tells us about our own expectations. Read the full feature here.

 
 
 

The True Cost Of Ignoring Your Boundaries At Work, Refinery29

For an in-depth feature on Refinery29, I explored how people implement and protect their boundaries at work. Read more here.

 

Client Red Flags, It’s Nice That

From “We’re all family” to “This should just be a quick one”, I wrote a guide to client red flags that will help you avoid creative, financial and spiritual ruin. The feature was one of the top five most-read features on It’s Nice That in 2022.

The full feature can be read here.

 

Interview series,

The Modern House

The Modern House is a popular lifestyle and interiors website. For the Journal section of the site, I spoke to a range of creatives including photographer and founder of HOME, Ronan McKenzie; designer Lauren Davies; Ella Jones, founder of A New Tribe and Gynelle Leon, founder of PRICK.

 

Molly Goddard Interview,

Apartamento Magazine

I interviewed fashion designer Molly Goddard for the everyday interiors magazine, Apartamento issue #18.

 

Céline Semaan Interview,

Riposte

An in-depth and personal interview with Céline Semaan, founder of Slow Factory, the open-education foundation and innovation lab. You can read the full piece here.

 

Princess Nokia Interview, Riposte

Princess Nokia interview ran over a ten-page spread in the meetings section of Riposte #10.

 
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Repeal the 8th Feature,

Riposte

A feature that looked at the status of abortion laws in Ireland and the campaign to “Repeal the 8th.”

 
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A Chance To Catch A Breath, It’s Nice That

I wrote about the collective need to take a deep breath and reassess our obsession with work and productivity as we were plunged into the first lockdown.

 
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I spoke to the legend that is Sue Kreitzman about her fascinating life and her inspiring approach to ageing.

 
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A feature looking at why we’re all so obsessed with youth and how much better life would be if we were a bit more accepting of our wrinkles.

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