Danner DarcleightHow We Live in a Prison CellYou might be surprised to learn that prisoners like watching shows about prison. It’s surprising to me, seeing peers glued to the screen…Jan 13, 20171Jan 13, 20171
Danner DarcleightPuppyless Behind BarsOf all the things I miss from the world outside prison — eating festive meals with loved ones, driving at night, swimming in the ocean —…Nov 29, 20161Nov 29, 20161
Danner DarcleightinExtra NewsfeedBacchus Saves a Prisoner’s DayThe guy must have had a fucking horseshoe crammed up his ass. Me, I’d have gone down hard and fast for an intoxication ticket, and then…Oct 10, 20161Oct 10, 20161
Danner DarcleightYour Help NeededSeriously, that’s not an essay title. I need your help. On September 30, my prison memoir, Concrete Carnival, will hit the market. There…Sep 28, 2016Sep 28, 2016
Danner DarcleightinP.S. I Love You7 Ways to Help Your Loved One in PrisonThe response to my 10 Ways to Adapt to Prison was extraordinary, and I was particularly moved by the many comments from readers who have a…Sep 25, 20163Sep 25, 20163
Danner DarcleightinP.S. I Love YouOn Being an “Outmate”: Loving an InmateGUEST WRITER: Lily DarcleightSep 11, 2016Sep 11, 2016
Danner DarcleightinPersonal Growth10 Ways to Adapt to PrisonSay less. When in doubt, say nothing at all. Listening, really listening, will educate you to the lingo and to what’s happening around you.Sep 9, 201619Sep 9, 201619
Danner DarcleightinExtra NewsfeedHeroin Detox in PrisonIt’s hard to endure the first day in a prison, even for someone with over sixteen years in. You don’t know where anything is, no one knows…Aug 26, 20164Aug 26, 20164
Danner DarcleightWhen You Love MeWhen I speak to you, Lily, my lovely wife, in the morning, and you are happy, I am happy. We have bubbly conversation, which I wish could…Aug 10, 20161Aug 10, 20161
Danner DarcleightCaged Heat: Confessions of a Prison MasturbatorWhen I awoke last night for an uncharacteristic 3 AM piss, the cellblock was quiet and the television on the tier was lit warm pink and…Jul 28, 2016Jul 28, 2016