Danielle Lagah was born in Victoria, BC. Her mother is of Scottish descent, and her father immigrated to Canada from the Punjab. Her poetry and short fiction have been published in literary journals and anthologies, and featured on CBC radio. Danielle travels to India and China several times a year for her work as a wholesale home décor buyer and stylist, a profession that allows her to constantly observe the effects and nuances of cross-culturalization. She lives in Nanoose Bay with her partner, Oakley, and their Scottish Fold cat, Zampano.