When Desiree was five, she attempted to write her first poem, and has been writing feverishly ever since. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana and currently residing in Central Virginia, Desiree is a freelance writer, editor, and consultant, and owns a digital marketing agency, Rock.Paper.Web Studios, as well as an insurance content writing website, InsuranceInkwell.com.  Desiree attended Sweet Briar College, and in 2003, her first poetry book, 'Sensibly Lacking Roses' was published.  Desiree loves the theatre as well, and has enjoyed time both on and off the stage, and also regularly works with film productions, in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes.  She has been a longtime advocate for arts education, and is an active volunteer for Americans for the Arts. When she's not working, she loves being a 'dog mommy' to her incredibly smart, sweet, and beautiful Pekingese, 'Matilda Ming', listening to sad indie music, and reading, especially sad memoirs. Although Desiree's musical ability has never extended past musical theatre, she is a fan of music, particularly rock, and is hoping to help Central Virginia continue to cultivate a thriving local music scene.