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susanna daniel

author, editor, teacher

 
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“sexy, page-turning fiction!”

—Catherine Newman

Girlfriending is out Feb 10, 2026!

Ravishing, racy, and tender. Girlfriending is a joyful, full-throated
experience.
— Flynn Berry, author of Northern Spy and Under the Harrow
I swallowed Girlfriending down in one big, thrilled gulp, not having realized how thirsty I was for exactly this calmly mesmerizing and fresh book about midlife. Also? It made me want to be a better person, somehow, even though it’s sexy, page-turning fiction (i.e. not self-help). I am a huge Susanna Daniel fan and will be for life.
— Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich and Wreck
GIRLFRIENDING is a novel to read in a passionate rush, immediately
start again in a more savoring way, and then press into the hands of
everyone you know. This beautifully-written tale of marriage, divorce,
love, sex, and everything else brims with compassion, shimmers with
truth. Destined to be the dog-eared bible for those going through
midlife queer awakenings (and their girlfriends, who will undoubtedly
steal it). Susanna Daniel is a treasure.
— Amy Shearn, author of Animal instinct and Unseen City

books + stories + essays

girlfriending
sea creatures
stiltsville
amy
KARMA IS MY BOYFRIEND
the goddess of illicit choices
learning to camp
what took you so long?
sharks & seals
reflections on Madison, wi

let’s work together!

An intense, high-level workshop for writers of all experience levels and genres. High-level feedback and focused attention. Meant for writers who can commit to reading as well as writing.

A self-paced support program designed to help you write a stellar first draft, plus community forums, office hours with me, writing exercises, accountability check-ins, and more.

EDITING + COACHING

One-on-one feedback as you write or rewrite your novel or memoir. Meant for writers who want personalized feedback, deadlines, and encouragement.

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