Desiree Batiste

Desiree Batiste (she/her) is an author whose works appear in many literary journals such as Fine Lines Magazine, Impspired, The Rye Whiskey Review, and the Lothlorien Poetry Journal. She has also self-published two poetry compilations titled, The Shaping of a Diamond (Dec. 2022) and Shimmering Brilliance (Oct. 2023). The Shaping of a Diamond tells Batiste’s journey as a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence and is a very raw and inspiring introspective told through poetry. Suffering from PTSD, depression, panic attacks, and anxiety as the result of her past trauma, Batiste uses her writing therapeutically and hopes to connect with others in similar circumstances to let them know they are not alone. She is married, with an adult son and daughter and six cats. Find out more at: www.authordesireebatiste.com