All About Desiree

Desiree Batiste, Author

After surviving abuse at the hands of her mother in her teenage years, then surviving three separate relationships plagued with domestic violence, Desiree still persevered and graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with Criminal Justice specialization in 2020.

Writing stories and poetry has been a life long passion for Desiree. She had her first poem published in a small circulation newspaper for children at age 9 1/2, which only fueled her interest in writing. She has been diagnosed with PTSD and several anxiety disorders as the result of her past experiences. She continues with therapy on these issues, but writing has always been very therapeutic for her and she hopes by sharing her poems and stories, she will help others who are in similar life circumstances.

Desiree has had several poems published in Fine Lines magazine and Put It To Rest (on Medium). Desiree has more books in the making as well. She is working on her autobiography and a psychological thriller fiction novel.

Desiree Batiste was born in Mesa, Arizona in 1979. She currently lives in Buckeye, Arizona with her husband Michael, her daughter Kaylee and their four cats: Sketch, Pixel, Trace and Slim Shady.

“Desiree, like so many of us, carries scars from our past. They change us in ways we never imagined. But as she stated so eloquently, her turbulent past showed how “badass” she was. She’s a fighter, a dreamer, and, most importantly, a SURVIVOR.”
Kam Brook, Reedsy Discovery book reviewer

“Desiree writes honest, raw, powerful, and thought-provoking poetry. Without a doubt, she adds a great deal to the poetic universe.”
Michael Anthony Ingram, Ph.D, Poet and Host of Quintessential Listening

“I believe that you are meant to be a writer. your writing is from the heart and speaks directly to the reader. I have been impressed with your work, since I received your first submissions to Fine Lines “
David Martin, Editor of Fine Lines