Danielle Herzog

@dherzogauthor

Author of #picturebook WHAT ARE YOU, LOU? and #middlegrade THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET. Speaker & 2 time #breastcancer thriver who shares about going flat.


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    My edits for my adult fiction manuscript are in to my agent, which means it’s time to lay down on the outdoor couch, grab a comfy pillow, and settle in to some fun summer reading!…

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    When I first found out I needed chemo, I longed to see what cancer patients’ hair growth looked like their 1st year. So now I thought maybe it would help others to show what mine…

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    I have no idea what it means to be chic. Or kinda chic. Or even a teeny bit chic. #socialmediatrend #whatthewhat #oldpeopleproblems

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    Fun fact about #GoingFlat. No boobs that fall off the side of your body when you lie down. No need to have to pick those girlies up and attempt to make them look perky. That’s a w…

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    In honor of the start of National Dog Month, I recruited Chat GPT to make a romance cover in honor of my pup Ozzie. I have to say, AI outdid itself. I just might have to write thi…

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    Ya jealous? #breastcancer #goingflat #flat #breastcancerthriver

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    Thank you @MixedUpFiles for picking THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET as one of your favorite #middlegrade mysteries!

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    Looking for a middle grade summer mystery? Kirkus thinks you should check out The Cassette Tape Secret! And who am I to argue with a Kirkus review??? https://t.co/2hrEKQrJ6C #midd…

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    It’s the most wonderful time…for books! Young readers, older readers, any kind of readers - maybe consider buying one of these for them! Santa approved! Sorry for the shameless pl…

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    So these açaí bowls? Let me get this right. They’re basically full of the stuff our kids won’t eat at home but just put into a bowl and then charged $15? The person that started t…

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    I’m marking this day on my calendar as a national holiday. I was able to get all the people in my house to agree to the photos i picked for our holiday card. It’s a Christmas mira…

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    The difference a year makes. This was me, last November. I can see the chemo in my face back then. I’m very grateful to be on this side of things right now. So thankful for health…

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    Thank you Omaha Public Library for having me this past weekend! Seems I’m continuing my goal of making as many funny faces at public events as possible. Pretty sure I can create a…

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    Gobble gobble! Get your copy of The Cassette Tape Secret today! One that almost all the family will enjoy! https://t.co/n6e9oScEUq #books #middlegrade #kidlit #reading

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    When your kids are too old to take pictures in costumes, you turn to your dog.

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    Knowing I work at a place that keeps the necessities of students and families a priority is the best feeling. Very proud to be at Westside. https://t.co/AW4el6iiTA #Westside #Warr…

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    The best way to be crushed to death. #therapydog #dogs #dogmom

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    Help please! Now that The Casette Tape Secret is out to the world I could really use some help! Would you please give it a review on Amazon?? It helps boost my ranking and visibil…

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    Thank you SO much for all those who were able to come out to the book launch event today. I am absolutely humbled by all the support and kindness. Thank you thank you thank you! A…

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    My novel is out in the world today!! Just kicked it out of the nest and hope it flies! The Cassette Tape Secret is a middle grade mystery just waiting to be read! Friendships, mys…

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    Welcome to the world The Casette Tape Secret! hope that the book makes kids (and adults!) feel seen and know that there’s a friend for everyone out in the world. If you read it, I…

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    Tomorrow is the day! The day The Casette Tape Secret is published. It’s been a long road but we’re almost there. Ozzie had a chance to get an advanced copy and he’s giving it 5 st…

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    It’s OCD Awareness Week AND my book is currently being delivered to anyone who pre-ordered! What awesome timing! Want to know why those 2 things are connected? Here’s a little tea…

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    A constant conversation with my teens: Me: “Wow! Did you see this crazy video?” Them: “Mom, that’s AI.” Me: “Damn” I’m seriously feeling older and older by the minute. #ai #oldpeo…

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    It’s October!! It’s really October! The month my book comes out! GULP! And to celebrate, check this out. KIRKUS reviewed my book. I can’t believe it. I am very very humbled. Big t…

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    I got asked by a fellow writer for 1 piece of advice for unpublished #writers. Here’s what I came up with: Don’t write a book to get published. Readers, agents, publishers can spo…

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    When your team needs a substitute administrative assistant, I’ve got the guy for you. Warning - he requires snacks and won’t work long hours. Plus sometimes he licks his coworkers…

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    I started writing stories the second I learned how to read. I’d put them in my composition notebook, pretending it was a published book. Today I held my actual novel for the first…

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    Hey look! My hair is almost past my ears on the side! Not the hair on top, but hey, I’ll take it! Getting there!! #OneYearStrong #breastcancer #thrivingnotsurviving

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    Another early review to share! I can’t believe we’re getting closer and closer to the release date of Oct 21st! Thank you so much @k8demaiowrites for your kind words! You can even…