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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦

@danagricken.bsky.social

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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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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · Nov 19

🚨 Today is the day! 🚨

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…

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 6h

There’s an audio book page on my website now!

Back in 2017, no publisher wanted my books. I thought maybe I should quit.

But I stuck with it and I’ve come so far. I have 4 publishers and audiobooks. How cool is that?! Never give up!

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 16h

Sending you so much love!!! ❤️

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 16h

Dinner’s cooking in the crockpot! BBQ pineapple chicken.

It’s just: sliced chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, and a can of pineapple slices in juice.

I’m serving it later with broccoli and white rice, yummy!

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 18h

Happy Tuesday! In case you didn’t hear this lately:

You are not a burden.
You are not too much.
You are special and should be treated as such. ❤️

Take care!

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KickDownCH @kickdownch.swiss.social.ap.brid.gy · 18h

Bild von Cpt. Jean-Luc Picard mit Text:
"It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life."

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 US GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

Want to win a free audio book of MODERN FAIRYTALE, my fantasy romance? Just like and comment to be entered (US only for now) and the winner will be announced October 20th and given a code for Audible.

Good luck!

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 2d

My cat is sleeping on a blanket of himself. 🤣

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 2d

My family doesn’t care that I’m a writer. They’ve never congratulated me or read my work.

Me: “I published another book today!”
My dad: “Uh-huh. Can you pass me the TV remote?”

So, if you’ve read my books or just spread the word, THANK YOU. It means the world. ❤️

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 2d

Fun fact: I never had a prom.

My anxiety/panic attacks got so bad that I had to be homeschooled, then I did 4 years of high school in 2 years and graduated early at 17.

So this photoshoot was special—I celebrated me and my accomplishments, despite no prom. It’s never too late!

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 2d

My next boyfriend requirements are just:

•Eat all the food I make
•Accept all the love poetry I write about you
•Listen to me yap about books and video games

That’s it. 🤣

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 3d

Hey.

You did a great job today!
I’m proud of you.
You can rest now. ❤️

Good night!

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to Dawn Woven Books for including me in this lovely anthology of personal essays.

I speak on my anxiety, struggles as a writer, sexual assault, and so much more. Get your copy of these inspiring short stories today on Amazon!

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 3d

You know you live in Canada when the table at a coffee shop is a hockey rink stencil.

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All On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social · 5d

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 4d

Hey. It’s #worldmentalhealthday. I have struggled with:

Anxiety and panic attacks
Agoraphobia
PTSD
OCD
Depression and suicidal thoughts
Derealization/depersonalization

If you struggle too, you’re not alone. I’m glad you’re still here. ❤️

See me for who I really am—not my mental illness!

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 4d

When people told me homeschooling wasn’t a good idea, I still graduated anyway.

When people said I’d never be a writer, I still got published anyway.

I built the life I dreamed of. And you can too—as long as you never quit. ❤️

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 4d

You know it’s cold when my cats bury themselves in blankets on my bed. 😂

Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 4d

With the audio book out now, I can finally share some news I’ve kept for a long time…

Caelynn Bell is the narrator for my fantasy romance book, MODERN FAIRYTALE! She’s such a lovely person and did a fantastic job at bringing my characters to life. Listen on Audible! @oliverheberbooks.bsky.social

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 4d

Happy release day to GENESIS HOTEL! Thank you to @evernightteen.bsky.social for publishing my romance novel about a flying car mechanic falling for an android on a space hotel. 🥰

Bladerunner meets I, Robot!

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 5d

My depression is hitting me hard tonight, so I’m going to play my favorite video game and relax.

Take care, everyone, and let’s hope for a better tomorrow. ❤️

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 5d

Most days, my anxiety and panic disorder is so bad that I can’t leave the house.

Making it to the grocery store 5 minutes away without anxiety is an accomplishment. Despite my struggles, I’m proud of how far I’ve come. ❤️

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 6d

Some outtakes from my birthday photoshoot! The fall colors made for the perfect background.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes! I got thousands of likes and messages and I’m overwhelmed in the best way possible. Thank you for making this birthday girl feel so special.

Here’s to 27!!!

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LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · 6d

What I am reading this week 11th October 2025

- Disco Murder City by @calebbethea.bsky.social

- Murder At The Cabaret by @danagricken.bsky.social

- Rare Vintage by Dee Rismiller

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 6d

I declare today as “Call in Sick to Work and Do Whatever You Want” day.

For me? It’s playing video games and napping. 😴

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Dana Gricken, Author 🇨🇦 @danagricken.bsky.social · 7d

It’s my birthday today!!! This is 27. 🥰

Grateful for my family, friends, writing, cats, and another trip around the sun. May this year be wonderful for us all!

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