By Daniel Hess
Focus Puller
Debut Novel – Out June 6th 2022
Focus Puller offers an insight into one man’s life over a span of decades, as he faces questions about life: family, relationships, sexuality, commitment, health/well-being and the choices we make. The non-linear and flashback sequence highlights the value of the seemingly small experiences of life and also reflects the imperfect nature of life experience. The book invites readers to think about their own lives; whether the oftentimes observations of others “through a lens” is ever applied to the self, and our own journey and life experiences.
By Daniel Hess
Just a Boy Blaming Himself
Poetry Collection
Just a Boy Blaming Himself is a collection of poetry about life, love, and loss as told through the lens of a 20 something. It is a work that is the culmination of over five years of writing whenever inspiration would flash. These poems have been a place of solace for me and I sincerely hope they leave a lasting impression on all those who read it.
Shop Local
Available in these fine states:
Maryland – Charm City Books
Missouri – The Novel Neighbor and Left Bank Books
Tennessee – Novel
Omaha – The Bookworm
Washington State – Auntie’s Bookstore and Village Books
Arizona – Changing Hands Bookstore
Colorado – Old Firehouse Books, West Side Books, and Boulder Bookstore
Pennslyvania – Wellington Square Bookshop and Cupboard Maker Books
Author
Daniel Hess
Daniel Hess was born July 14th, 1990 and found his passion for writing come out of the loss of his best friend/cousin Anthony when Daniel was only 10 years old. Since then writing, especially poetry, has been a source of solace and escape. Originally Daniel was pursuing a career in Pharmacology but through a close friend switched gears to let his creativity blossom, attending Towson University in the Electronic Media and Film program. After many years in the world of corporate and event videography, a creative rekindling again sparked in 2018. Since then Daniel has been back to producing creative short films and his old passion of writing. In 2021 he published Just a Boy Blaming Himself and in 2022 is publishing his debut novel Focus Puller.
Published Work
Perfect Sound Forever
Contributing writer for online music magazine Perfect Sound Forever.
Frame Light
Contributing writer for short film focused Frame Light magazine.
Mother of Movies
Contributing writer for Mother of Movies film blog.
Major kudos to you for putting yourself out there like that. It could not have been easy, but from the few glances I’v seen so far, I genuinely believe this literature not only is a work of art, but relatable and could help people through their own dark times, save lives even.
– N
Featured Speaking Engagements
Just a Boy Blaming Himself – A Deep Dive
Through The Novel Neighbor, I sat down with my friend and published author Clay Mcleod Chapman! We were able to take a deep dive look into the making of the book as well as read and discuss a few of the poems throughout.
Live Reading with Clay Mcleod Chapman
Through Old Firehouse Books, I was able to do a live virtual book reading with my friend and published author Clay Mcleod Chapman, who read from his latest work Whisper Down the Lane!
Label Free Podcast with Deanna Kuempel
I had the pleasure to sit down with Daniel Hess. He is a published author, an award winning producer. Daniel lives in Baltimore, MD. He is on fire! I loved talking to him and some of the realities around balancing being an artist and an entrepreneur. He is impressive! Tune in and listen to what exciting goals he has on the horizon.
Mindfulness & Grief Podcast
In Episode 41, Daniel Hess talks to us about his struggle with losing his cousin after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. Daniel was only 9 years old at the time. The trauma of losing his best friend at such a young age created a void in his life that he has since tried to fill with creativity to keep the memory of his cousin alive.
Coming Soon!
Early Preproduction
Sparrows Point
Feature Film
AMY and ANDREW wake to a seemingly ordinary day, until a box addressed to Amy arrives full of secrets. As their life is thrown into chaos by the ghosts of the past, they must find a way to come together or be drowned by the murky waters of deception.
Contact Author
daniel@totonyproductions.com