Danielle Frank once lived life on the red carpet. As an international film publicist for a major studio, she crisscrossed the globe, attending the world’s most glamorous film festivals — from Cannes to Venice to Berlin — rubbing elbows with A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, and Matt Damon.
But after years of glitzy premieres and whirlwind press tours, Frank, 51, traded champagne toasts for wine tastings, pivoting into the wine and spirits industry. “It was a natural transition,” she says. “I had spent years telling stories about movies. Now I was telling stories in the glass.”
This year, Frank has uncorked her own story with the release of her new book, A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting — a playful, laugh-out-loud mashup of parenting truths and wine wisdom. Each chapter cleverly parallels wine terminology with the chaos (and comedy) of raising kids, making it the perfect read for moms, dads, and anyone who’s ever found themselves needing both a pour and a pause.
The book has already drawn high praise from critics and industry insiders. Master Sommelier Jennifer Huether raved about its “clever and playful intertwining of great parenting lessons with wine terminology,” while bestselling author Brad Thor called it “smart, funny, and exactly what every parent needs.”
Frank, who proudly embraces her role as an “auntie extraordinaire” to her niece, nephew, and friends’ children, says her outsider’s perspective makes the humor sharper. “I may not be a mom myself, but I’ve had a front-row seat,” she explains. “Wine teaches us about patience, perspective, and celebration — so does parenting. My book pours them together in a way that’s both hilarious and oddly comforting.”
With her signature blend of Hollywood sparkle, wine expertise, and sharp wit, Frank is quickly becoming one of the most refreshing new voices in the parenting humor space. And for readers ready to laugh their way through bedtime battles, school drop-offs, and soccer practice — A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting pairs perfectly with a well-deserved glass at the end of the day.
You can find A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting online at Amazon & Barnes & Noble.
