Danielle Hawkins is a bestselling New Zealand author known for her contemporary fiction and rural storytelling. She balances her writing career with her work as a part-time large animal veterinarian while living on a sheep and beef farm near Otorohanga. Her novels often draw from her firsthand experiences in farming and rural life, blending humor and authenticity into her narratives.
Beyond writing, Hawkins enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading, with a particular talent for memorizing poetry and baking bread. Her husband humorously regards her storytelling with skepticism due to her tendency to embellish anecdotes for dramatic effect. Hawkins dedicates her writing time to moments when her children are at school and farm duties allow, crafting stories that resonate with readers through their relatable characters and vivid rural settings.