Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦
@danagricken.bsky.social
I write and read books. Most of the time. Also love kindness, video games, dresses, cats, and food. Visit DanaGricken.com for more info!
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Happy book birthday to MODERN FAIRYTALE, the first in my fantasy romance series! Have you gotten your copy yet on Amazon? It’s e-book format but paperback is coming soon!
Link here: amazon.com/Modern-Fairyta…
Happy book birthday to MODERN FAIRYTALE, the first in my fantasy romance series! Have you gotten your copy yet on Amazon? It’s e-book format but paperback is coming soon!
Link here: amazon.com/Modern-Fairyta…
A big publisher rejected my mystery novel recently.
They found it too slow for their tastes. Am I sad? For sure.
Will I quit? HELL NO!
Onward we go. ♥️
They found it too slow for their tastes. Am I sad? For sure.
Will I quit? HELL NO!
Onward we go. ♥️
January 30, 2026 at 6:54 PM
A big publisher rejected my mystery novel recently.
They found it too slow for their tastes. Am I sad? For sure.
Will I quit? HELL NO!
Onward we go. ♥️
They found it too slow for their tastes. Am I sad? For sure.
Will I quit? HELL NO!
Onward we go. ♥️
Just got paid for a short story! Wahoo!!!!
As a side note, authors don’t make much, and this is my primary job so every penny counts. It goes straight to food and rent and I am so thankful!
As a side note, authors don’t make much, and this is my primary job so every penny counts. It goes straight to food and rent and I am so thankful!
January 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Just got paid for a short story! Wahoo!!!!
As a side note, authors don’t make much, and this is my primary job so every penny counts. It goes straight to food and rent and I am so thankful!
As a side note, authors don’t make much, and this is my primary job so every penny counts. It goes straight to food and rent and I am so thankful!
Wrote two short stories today.
I’m on a roll!
I’m on a roll!
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January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Wrote two short stories today.
I’m on a roll!
I’m on a roll!
On days like today when I’m not feeling well—my hands are shaking, my anxiety is high, my bones hurt from arthritis—I’m so glad to have writing.
It’s been the one constant in my life that has brought me joy and solace.
So, so glad to have a creative outlet. ♥️
It’s been the one constant in my life that has brought me joy and solace.
So, so glad to have a creative outlet. ♥️
January 26, 2026 at 7:27 PM
On days like today when I’m not feeling well—my hands are shaking, my anxiety is high, my bones hurt from arthritis—I’m so glad to have writing.
It’s been the one constant in my life that has brought me joy and solace.
So, so glad to have a creative outlet. ♥️
It’s been the one constant in my life that has brought me joy and solace.
So, so glad to have a creative outlet. ♥️
Finished writing my romance novel today!!!!
Still needs editing, but I’m so thrilled to have the first draft on the page. 🥰
Still needs editing, but I’m so thrilled to have the first draft on the page. 🥰
January 25, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Finished writing my romance novel today!!!!
Still needs editing, but I’m so thrilled to have the first draft on the page. 🥰
Still needs editing, but I’m so thrilled to have the first draft on the page. 🥰
It’s estimated about 100 billion humans have existed.
100 billion stories but common elements: we love, feel pain, sadness, grief, question our purpose, etc.
“We are more alike than unalike” is my favorite quote. I hope one day we realize how similar we are and end the hate. ♥️
100 billion stories but common elements: we love, feel pain, sadness, grief, question our purpose, etc.
“We are more alike than unalike” is my favorite quote. I hope one day we realize how similar we are and end the hate. ♥️
January 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
It’s estimated about 100 billion humans have existed.
100 billion stories but common elements: we love, feel pain, sadness, grief, question our purpose, etc.
“We are more alike than unalike” is my favorite quote. I hope one day we realize how similar we are and end the hate. ♥️
100 billion stories but common elements: we love, feel pain, sadness, grief, question our purpose, etc.
“We are more alike than unalike” is my favorite quote. I hope one day we realize how similar we are and end the hate. ♥️
Happy Sunday!
There’s a big snowstorm coming for Ottawa so I bought food for a few days.
Stay safe, keep warm, and remember that you’re loved! ♥️
There’s a big snowstorm coming for Ottawa so I bought food for a few days.
Stay safe, keep warm, and remember that you’re loved! ♥️
January 25, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Happy Sunday!
There’s a big snowstorm coming for Ottawa so I bought food for a few days.
Stay safe, keep warm, and remember that you’re loved! ♥️
There’s a big snowstorm coming for Ottawa so I bought food for a few days.
Stay safe, keep warm, and remember that you’re loved! ♥️
So close to finishing the first draft of my romance novel!
I’m at 70k words now and just need to write 10k more to reach my goal. Hoping to finish by tomorrow.
Excited!!!
I’m at 70k words now and just need to write 10k more to reach my goal. Hoping to finish by tomorrow.
Excited!!!
January 25, 2026 at 12:57 AM
So close to finishing the first draft of my romance novel!
I’m at 70k words now and just need to write 10k more to reach my goal. Hoping to finish by tomorrow.
Excited!!!
I’m at 70k words now and just need to write 10k more to reach my goal. Hoping to finish by tomorrow.
Excited!!!
Next month will mark 3 years since my grandpa died, then I had a major mental breakdown where I had 24/7 panic attacks and hallucinations.
Prozac saved me. And time.
Keep going, friends. Things get better. ♥️
Prozac saved me. And time.
Keep going, friends. Things get better. ♥️
January 24, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Next month will mark 3 years since my grandpa died, then I had a major mental breakdown where I had 24/7 panic attacks and hallucinations.
Prozac saved me. And time.
Keep going, friends. Things get better. ♥️
Prozac saved me. And time.
Keep going, friends. Things get better. ♥️
You’re not behind in life.
You’re not running out of time.
It’s not too late. ♥️
Chase those dreams. Believe in yourself. Keep going!
You’re not running out of time.
It’s not too late. ♥️
Chase those dreams. Believe in yourself. Keep going!
January 23, 2026 at 5:47 PM
You’re not behind in life.
You’re not running out of time.
It’s not too late. ♥️
Chase those dreams. Believe in yourself. Keep going!
You’re not running out of time.
It’s not too late. ♥️
Chase those dreams. Believe in yourself. Keep going!
Some reminders as you start your day:
You are loved
You deserve to be here
You will make it through. ♥️
Take care! Happy Friday. 🤗
You are loved
You deserve to be here
You will make it through. ♥️
Take care! Happy Friday. 🤗
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Some reminders as you start your day:
You are loved
You deserve to be here
You will make it through. ♥️
Take care! Happy Friday. 🤗
You are loved
You deserve to be here
You will make it through. ♥️
Take care! Happy Friday. 🤗
You know who’s really awesome and deserves all the happiness in the world?
⭐️ The person reading this! ⭐️
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
⭐️ The person reading this! ⭐️
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
January 22, 2026 at 7:44 PM
You know who’s really awesome and deserves all the happiness in the world?
⭐️ The person reading this! ⭐️
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
⭐️ The person reading this! ⭐️
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Today was an awful pain day — my arthritis felt like an agonizing ache in my legs.
So I’m ordering takeout and taking it easy. Take care of yourselves! ♥️
So I’m ordering takeout and taking it easy. Take care of yourselves! ♥️
January 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Today was an awful pain day — my arthritis felt like an agonizing ache in my legs.
So I’m ordering takeout and taking it easy. Take care of yourselves! ♥️
So I’m ordering takeout and taking it easy. Take care of yourselves! ♥️
January 21st is Bell Let’s Talk Day to raise awareness for mental health. As someone who suffers from a slew of mental heath issues — anxiety, panic attacks, depression — I hope we can erase the stigma.
You matter.
Your mental health matters.
Please, don’t give up. ♥️
You matter.
Your mental health matters.
Please, don’t give up. ♥️
January 21, 2026 at 5:56 PM
January 21st is Bell Let’s Talk Day to raise awareness for mental health. As someone who suffers from a slew of mental heath issues — anxiety, panic attacks, depression — I hope we can erase the stigma.
You matter.
Your mental health matters.
Please, don’t give up. ♥️
You matter.
Your mental health matters.
Please, don’t give up. ♥️
Since I was 14, I’ve struggled with panic attacks and depression. I would later become housebound for years.
At times, it’s been lonely, sad, and disappointing, but I’ve made great progress. Not perfection, but progress.
Second chances are always possible. Keep going, friends!
At times, it’s been lonely, sad, and disappointing, but I’ve made great progress. Not perfection, but progress.
Second chances are always possible. Keep going, friends!
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Since I was 14, I’ve struggled with panic attacks and depression. I would later become housebound for years.
At times, it’s been lonely, sad, and disappointing, but I’ve made great progress. Not perfection, but progress.
Second chances are always possible. Keep going, friends!
At times, it’s been lonely, sad, and disappointing, but I’ve made great progress. Not perfection, but progress.
Second chances are always possible. Keep going, friends!
Had a great time at my mom’s work dinner last night! The fish and chips were awesome. 🤤
January 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Had a great time at my mom’s work dinner last night! The fish and chips were awesome. 🤤
Timmy says hi!
January 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Timmy says hi!
Black eye shadow, black leather jacket.
Fact: everyone looks cooler in a leather jacket. Everyone!
Fact: everyone looks cooler in a leather jacket. Everyone!
January 18, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Black eye shadow, black leather jacket.
Fact: everyone looks cooler in a leather jacket. Everyone!
Fact: everyone looks cooler in a leather jacket. Everyone!
Went for bright colors with my make up today!
This is your sign to BE YOU — express yourself. You are unique and special and I hope you remember that every day. 🤗
Take care!
This is your sign to BE YOU — express yourself. You are unique and special and I hope you remember that every day. 🤗
Take care!
January 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Went for bright colors with my make up today!
This is your sign to BE YOU — express yourself. You are unique and special and I hope you remember that every day. 🤗
Take care!
This is your sign to BE YOU — express yourself. You are unique and special and I hope you remember that every day. 🤗
Take care!
We sold our house!!!
Here’s to new beginnings in 2026. ♥️
(Yes, the snowbanks are super high here. 🤣)
Here’s to new beginnings in 2026. ♥️
(Yes, the snowbanks are super high here. 🤣)
January 17, 2026 at 1:20 PM
We sold our house!!!
Here’s to new beginnings in 2026. ♥️
(Yes, the snowbanks are super high here. 🤣)
Here’s to new beginnings in 2026. ♥️
(Yes, the snowbanks are super high here. 🤣)
Happy birthday, Dad! Turning 55 today.
I LOVE YOU!
I LOVE YOU!
January 17, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Happy birthday, Dad! Turning 55 today.
I LOVE YOU!
I LOVE YOU!
I hope to get my drivers license this year or next.
When I first took my drivers test years ago, the test instructor yelled at me and made me so nervous, I failed. It was deeply traumatizing and I never went back.
Hopefully, I can do it again and pass this time! 💪
When I first took my drivers test years ago, the test instructor yelled at me and made me so nervous, I failed. It was deeply traumatizing and I never went back.
Hopefully, I can do it again and pass this time! 💪
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I hope to get my drivers license this year or next.
When I first took my drivers test years ago, the test instructor yelled at me and made me so nervous, I failed. It was deeply traumatizing and I never went back.
Hopefully, I can do it again and pass this time! 💪
When I first took my drivers test years ago, the test instructor yelled at me and made me so nervous, I failed. It was deeply traumatizing and I never went back.
Hopefully, I can do it again and pass this time! 💪
Watching Star Trek’s new show, Starfleet Academy.
Let’s go!!! 🖖
Let’s go!!! 🖖
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Watching Star Trek’s new show, Starfleet Academy.
Let’s go!!! 🖖
Let’s go!!! 🖖
I just saw my neighbor skiing down the street.
That’s how much snow we had! 😂
That’s how much snow we had! 😂
January 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I just saw my neighbor skiing down the street.
That’s how much snow we had! 😂
That’s how much snow we had! 😂
Here’s the tiny Batman I drew for my dad’s birthday last year—which he framed and placed on his desk!
Remember: bad art is better than AI. Human art has a soul, a heartbeat, a purpose.
Support human artists and writers!
Remember: bad art is better than AI. Human art has a soul, a heartbeat, a purpose.
Support human artists and writers!
January 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Here’s the tiny Batman I drew for my dad’s birthday last year—which he framed and placed on his desk!
Remember: bad art is better than AI. Human art has a soul, a heartbeat, a purpose.
Support human artists and writers!
Remember: bad art is better than AI. Human art has a soul, a heartbeat, a purpose.
Support human artists and writers!