Daniela I. Norris is a former diplomat and political writer who went on to become an inspirational author and speaker. Over the past thirty years, she has lived on three continents and in one Island Nation, and since 2021 she calls Montréal home. She is the author of four novels, three non-fiction titles and a collection of short stories.

Since 2015, Daniela has worked with John Hunt Publishing, UK, coordinating PR and Literary Awards. She is now Publisher of Roundfire Books, Collective Ink Publishing's UK fiction imprint. She particularly enjoys reading manuscripts and discovering new literary gems, as well as serving on literary award juries. She sees both as wonderful ways to celebrate authors and recognize outstanding writing.