Award-winning Author, Poet, Mental Health Advocate, and the Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of Stamford (2022-23).
Daniel Paice
Youth Poet Laureate,
Writer, Blogger and Author.
Using my strengths and unique insight as a disabled writer to change lives - even just a little bit - one word at a time.
Over the last few years, I have been in the process of coming to terms with both my physical and mental health. The best thing, I figured, was to turn all this into something constructive. And so, in 2020, I started writing.
Right now, what you are seeing, is my writing career as it develops and unfolds.
Get to know me
With my blog, The Sanity Mentality, I hope to do my part in reducing the stigma around mental health. Perhaps you could join me along on the journey?
I started the blog back in October of 2020 just as a hobby, and had some really good feedback from it. So then, in December, I decided to make something more of it.
Author Poet
Public Speaking
Writing Blogging
Workshop Leader
Mental Health Advocate
My Books
A Moment of Detachment (Short story)
In this three-part poetic short story, you will be encouraged to think philosophically, as I touch on subjects of mental health and dissociation.
Prevailed Hope (Poetry Anthology)
The book is split into three main sections: Midnight, Dawn and Midday. This is done so that, as you read through the anthology, you'll truly appreciate how our emotions can change and develop with the passing of time.
Endeavour is a poetry anthology full of philosophy and insight — looking at the themes of Resilience and Writing.
How they are separate, and how they come together for the author.
My Essays
Coming to Terms With Lonliness (Essay)
In this essay, I analyse what loneliness really means, and contextualise it into every day life. Throughout the essay, I draw from my lived experience, as well as the fact that I am a writer living with a disability. True to form, I like to end on a more positive note, and look into how loneliness can be constructive, and how we can further use it as an opportunity.
What it is Really like Being a Wheelchair User (Essay)
This is a personal essay that goes some way to explain what it is like being a wheelchair user living with chronic disabilities. Within it, the author discusses mental health, the feeling of being underestimated, finding his way in life; as well as offering fresh perspective and insight.
The essay is an eye-opener for many; written with the intention of many more to come.
Those living with disabilities will, hopefully, feel seen and heard. The author feels a responsibility to advocate for those who cannot themselves. Strength and hope can go a long way.
What are people saying?
"Themes are explored with sensitivity, wit and style. This is the work of a real professional. The wordplay in this collection is pioneering at times. Highly recommend."
From Amazon Book Review - Find Daniel on Amazon
"I have huge respect for Daniel Paice both as a person and a poet for his raw honesty. His poetry is so beautiful that I can’t help feeling emotional. The whole anthology is an emotional journey that most of us can relate to on some level. What a talent- such a gift! 💫"
From Amazon Book Review - Find Daniel on Amazon
"This poet writes beautifully and hides their pain within the lines. It's gorgeously put together, going from sorrow to resignation to hope.
If you've lived with depression you will find something very beautiful here."
From Amazon Book Review - Find Daniel on Amazon
"A beautifully written anthology filled with raw emotion. As someone who suffers with their mental health I felt a connection to a number of the poems in this anthology. It's clear how much pain the author has suffered and it's beautiful to see it laid bare on the page."
From Amazon Book Review - Find Daniel on Amazon
I am now taking commissions!
You want a poem written by me? I can do that!
You want me to read at your event? I can do that, too!
Just send me a DM or email!
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