Maggie Daniels is a poet, writer, and director who channels her passion for storytelling with an unfiltered viewpoint. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, she overcame significant challenges in reading and writing, developing a unique voice that resonates with authenticity.

In adulthood, Maggie faced another hurdle when diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), a journey she now navigates through artistic expression, particularly her evocative writing. She self-published her poetry collection, SWIMMING, in 2020, weaving her experiences from her small-town upbringing in the Bible Belt into her work. Her writing captures the essence of Southern charm and resilience, blending raw emotion with a comforting sense of familiarity, offering readers a powerful glimpse into her healing process.

Swimming, the debut poetry collection by Maggie Daniels, is a compact yet powerful dive into the depths of human emotion, as described in its synopsis: “SWIMMING dives into the vast, tumultuous seas of emotion that accompany life, love, and loss, offering a profoundly candid exploration.” This collection of micro-poems resonates deeply with readers, weaving raw, relatable experiences with a minimalist yet rich poetic style.

In April 2021, Maggie teamed up with Plan Nine Studios and BabeClub's Jenna Desmond and Corey Campbell to produce an audiobook of SWIMMING. With her narration and accompanying music, this audiobook provides a deeply personal insight into her thoughts and struggles.

Described by her mother as a "magenta girl in a khaki world," an apt metaphor for the distinctive and vibrant perspective she brings to exploring the human condition through her art.

Maggie is working on two new poetry collections that extend the narrative of SWIMMING, with release dates yet to be announced. Join the emailing list below to be the first to know when new releases drop.

Beyond her poetry, Maggie's visual storytelling skills are evident on film sets. She aims to bring her screenplays to life and is preparing to direct her first independent feature, Tanglewood, once funding is secured. Supporting her by purchasing her poetry books directly contributes to this endeavor, so consider helping an independent artist thrive.