Poet, novelist, musician (drums/percussion, jazz, funk, piano, Native American wood flutes). He received two degrees from Wesleyan University. Some of Danny's poems were published in various prestigious literary magazines and journals. Danny passed away on May 16, 2016 after a brief illness. Eventually, his wife, poet Wanda Lea Brayton, hopes to be able to gather his fallen leaves and publish his final book, keeping his artistic legacy intact and thriving. He was editing his sixth book (his second novel), when he became ill. He intended for his seventh book to be composed of the many beautiful love poems he'd written for his wife. To contact Wanda Lea Brayton Beatty, please email her at [email protected] and reference this website and his books.