Nurse Releases Ninth Best-Selling Fantasy Book Based on Nursing Experience
- Danielle M. Orsino, an award-winning martial artist and LPN, released her ninth novel in November 2025.
- The main character, Agent Graham, is based on a patient she cared for during IV therapy for Lyme's Disease.
- Orsino is also an award-winning martial artist who has performed for former President Clinton.
Danielle M. Orsino, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), recently released her ninth fantasy novel, A Fool’s Journey.
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Orsino, an Amazon bestselling fantasy novelist, is the author of the Legacies of Light & Dark series, which draws on her experiences as an LPN. While working with patients receiving infusions for Lyme’s Disease, Orsino connected with one patient in particular. The patient shared specific stories about being recruited by the CIA after college. It was then that Orsino’s main characters were born. The patient later became the inspiration for the character who would evolve into Agent Graham.
The highly anticipated book, A Fool’s Journey, develops the origin of Agent Graham, Orsino’s most talked-about character. The book has received rave reviews from the fantasy and paranormal community. Goodreads writes, “A Fool’s Journey is a story of ancient power colliding with modern warfare, forbidden truths, and two souls caught between who they are—and who they are destined to become. Volume II of the Legacies of Light & Dark series blends the pulse-pounding pace of covert thrillers with the dark allure of urban fantasy and paranormal intrigue.”
Source: Danielle M. Orsino Website
Orsino is not only a former nurse with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, but also a World Champion Martial Artist. Some of her achievements include,
- 1999 World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee
- Female Martial Artist of the Year
- WKA World Champion Silver Medalist 2008
Orsino is active in the cosplay community and credits her work to personal muses including Chris Claremont and George Pérez (both famous comic book writers), to Anne Rice and Wonder Woman.
Orsino’s other books include,
- Locked Out of Heaven
- Thine Eyes of Mercy
- From the Ashes
- Kingdom Come
- A Fae is Done
- Forgive Us
- At the Heart of War: Danaus & Jayden
- Fire, Ice, Acid, & Heart
A Fool’s Journey can be purchased here.
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