3. — Danielle Pender

Writing/Editing

I write features and interviews in each issue of Riposte and take on freelance assignments for brands and publications.

Watching Women & Girls
Collection of short stories

My collection of short stories is out now, published by 4th Estate. Chosen as one of the ‘best new book releases’ by *Cosmopolitan*, a ‘best summer read’ by *Elle* and a top ten release by *The Face.*
*Every aspect of her body or personality was up for inspection: too big, too small, too available, too hidden, too much, not enough.*
“A wedding day brings back memories of sisterhood and betrayals; a motorway service station is the site of explosive violence, but also strange bonds; a trip home forces a reminder of a life-changing, lost friendship; a woman confronts her own infidelity; an artist celebrates a life spent in observation.
This debut collection movingly explores how women and girls are looked at, look at one another, and look at themselves, and how living as an object can shape their passions, fears, and joys. With a clear eye and dark humour, Danielle Pender considers sex, parenting, grief and class as lenses for the ways in which the world watches women ― and how women are always watching back.”
You can order the book at Amazon here, or at Waterstones here.

Desire In Long-Term Relationships, Vogue

I explored the subject of desire for Vogue, looking at why it wanes in long-term relationships and what it tells us about our own expectations. Read the full feature here.

The True Cost Of Ignoring Your Boundaries At Work, Refinery29

For an in-depth feature on Refinery29, I explored how people implement and protect their boundaries at work. Read more here.

Client Red Flags, It’s Nice That

From “We’re all family” to “This should just be a quick one”, I wrote a guide to client red flags that will help you avoid creative, financial and spiritual ruin. The feature was one of the top five most-read features on It’s Nice That in 2022.

The full feature can be read here.