Danielle Marie Mcdowall

Statement of intent:

I write stories shaped by truth, tension, and the quiet moments that change us. Big issues that translate through everyday lives.

I want your feedback.

Image from Substack

#tvshow #writing #televison #writing

In my next Substack article

I reflect honestly on where I currently stand between spirituality and Christian faith. Christianity, but I don’t pray or attend church. Also, I’ve become interested in mindfulness and meditation. Overall, I am “in-between” stage where I’m still questioning and searching

Something you might not have known about me... I was in a drama group, in Barry, between the years of 1995 - 2001

"In the late 90s and early 2000s, Spotlight Theatre Company was a prominent amateur dramatics group that shared the stage at the Barry Memorial Hall with other groups."

#theatre

My 2026 writing & reading goals. I want to read one fiction book a month and save it for a review on my blog.

My new years resolutions for:
Reading and Writing in 2026

#reading #writing #goals

substack.com/@daniellemar...

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
— Luke 2:11 📖 ❤️

Merry Christmas 🎄

My Monthly Mix - #5 (December) It's CHRISTMAAAAASSS 🌲 🔔

#MyMonthlyMix; for #Christmas and New Year.
I've posted a week early, due to the festive period.

End of year reflections (2025) What I achieved

My end of year reflections has come (2025 version)

Link below 👇🏻 👇🏻
open.substack.com/pub/danielle...

New episode available. #4

This month it's all about me, as it is my birthday month, November... #mymonthlymix

Link below 👇🏻

open.substack.com/pub/danielle...

My "Monthly Mix" series - Welshie Books & Thoughts You may not know that I have been creating a series that I post monthly on my Substack account. It is called “My Monthly Mix”. It’s a bit more up close and ...

#BLOGUPDATE:

I now have a page with the web links to my "Monthly Mix" series, that's created on my #Substack.

I will be updating every month.

#online #WritingCommunity
#personal

LINK BELOW 👇🏻👇🏻

I have dramatically updated my LinkedIn profile..

PAST:

drama club from when I was young.. for over half a decade.
Youth work & Library staff.

PRESENT:

my written work: fictional crime novel book series & original scripts.

FUTURE:

My Blog, Substack, writing projects and potential Podcast..

'It offends me to my soul': The story behind Elizabeth Taylor's 1966 TV meltdown Richard Burton, born 100 years ago this month, was famously married - twice - to Elizabeth Taylor. In 1966, a BBC interview with them saw a furious Taylor come to her husband's aid.

So interesting #BBC

#elizabethtaylor #richardburton

What charity should I support?

Typo - #substack

MY MONTHLY MIX: #3 October 2025 Recently I have gotten back into watching reality TV again.

MY MONTHLY MIX #3 (October 2025)

As you know I've started my monthly posts on #subsyack, about what I've been up to, what #media I've consumed and #newspapers I'm reading.

This month I talk #realitytv & why I'm back watching it!

#televison #tvshows #socialmedia #netflix

LINK 👇🏻👇🏻

✨BIG NEWS✨

I want to start a #podcast soon
.. about #disability, local business, #mentalhealth & #media (TV, film etc).

I’m a disabled woman ( #tracheostomy, #scoliosis, walking issues + mental health ) learning to push past #stagefright.

With guests + honest conversations.

Would you tune in? 🎙️

About Me & My Blog - Welshie Books & Thoughts This is just a short excerpt for the about page.

I have finally got back into my blog 🎉 .. after a 2 year hiatus. I am looking to start posting fresh new content again..
Starting this month - Halloween.

Link: 💻 👇🏻 welshiebooksandthoughts.com

I am going back to writing my first novel. starting again from scratch. I will still be posting on my blog and Substack

Currently I amreading three non-fiction/influential books.

My list 👇🏻

- Influencer: Brittany Hennessy

- So you want to start a podcast: Kirsten Meinzer

- The decisive mind: Sheheryar Banuri

#selfhelp #advice #nonfiction #books

CYPRUS: MY DISABLED HOLIDAY ABROAD 2025 About three weeks ago, I went on a one-week holiday abroad as an adult.

Are you #disabled? Are you worried about #flying?

I was that person recently in #Wales

I'm going to explain how I flew to #Cyprus with #TUI

I asked for " #specialassistance " in the airport. Here's my personal experience in #CardiffInternationalAirport

If this post helps anyone, I'll be happy! 👇

I am going back to writing my first novel. starting again from scratch. I will still be posting on my blog and Substack

@hollypwrites.bsky.social my new idea I was thinking about

About Me & My Blog - Welshie Books & Thoughts This is just a short excerpt for the about page.

I have finally got back into my blog 🎉 .. after a 2 year hiatus. I am looking to start posting fresh new content again..
Starting this month - Halloween.

Link: 💻 👇🏻 welshiebooksandthoughts.com

Currently watching #theHost. On @itvx.com

"ITV at 70 - My Thoughts".
Link: lnkd.in/erVNwnpb

#ITVat70 #ITVWales #ITV #News

"...My mother, who I still live with, worked at ITV Wales News, in Cardiff over 35 years. She is retired now. She introduced me to the media, broadcasting and the news. Her stories... were always fascinating to hear.."

Would anyone like to be a guest on this #podcast?

I'm the host: Danielle Marie Mcdowall from South #Wales (#UK) in a village in #ValeofGlamorgan (down the road from where #GavinandStacey was filmed!).

I'm aiming to do weekly episodes, with Guests from all over and all of the topics mentioned above

SOME TOPICS INCLUDE:

#disability, #newspapers, #mentalhealth, #writing, local #business, holidays, #lifestyle, the media (#TV, #film, #theatre)

would anyone be interested to listen?

Danielle on the balcony, in Cyprus (abroad)

MY DISABLED HOLIDAY ABROAD...

I have just come back from a week long holiday to #Cyprus. I plan on writing a 2 part update on #Substack - about my experiences as a #disabled woman.

So look out for it, in October! 😎 ✈️

#disability #tracheostomy #flying #flight #personalexperience #holiday #abroard

✨BIG NEWS✨

I want to start a #podcast soon
.. about #disability, local business, #mentalhealth & #media (TV, film etc).

I’m a disabled woman ( #tracheostomy, #scoliosis, walking issues + mental health ) learning to push past #stagefright.

With guests + honest conversations.

Would you tune in? 🎙️

My Monthly Mix #1 (August 2025) Hello all,

My Monthly Mix #1 (August 2025)