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Dani Kessel Odom

About Dani Kessel Odom

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) works as an Evergreen Shift Writer for Screen Rant. Prior to this position, Dani worked in the writing and editing business for nine years. Some of their notable work includes writing and editing as a freelancer and running their own website. They've published many feature articles and reviews for film and tv. Additionally, they received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado–Denver in English Writing with a minor in Psychology. They took courses on filmography and scriptwriting which further sparked their love of everything pop culture.

Pop culture has been a deep passion for Dani since a young age. Dani has always considered themself a nerd and geek. They started cosplaying as a teenager, and they've continued to this day. On any given day, you can find them binge-watching Marvel, horror flicks, and true crime shows. They'll ramble about their new favorite show at any given time. Dani's other passions include acting, psychology, LGTBQ+ topics, and music. They enjoy incorporating these topics into their writings about film and tv. 

Outside of writing and editing, Dani runs a wood-burning business called Nebulous Creations. They do custom art pieces for customers and craft fairs. Often, they upload art videos to TikTok showing off the process. Their art often focuses on the characters and franchises from tv and movies that they love. 

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