Desharra Alexander-Self has experience in professional and creative writing, journalism, and media. She earned a BA in English studies with a minor in Japanese, from Michigan State University. She releases weekly content on her blog DAAS Editorial.
Why did I start getting into publishing and editorial?
I genuinely love storytelling and I’m very good at analyzing written material. If I loved something and I was well versed in my skills it would make sense to go into that career field.
Fun facts about myself:
Interests: Media, Literature, Culinary Arts, Self Development
Favorite food: Asian Cuisine, Italian Cuisine
Odd Talent: Writing something that is unintentionally humorous (In a good sense)
Favorite seasons: Autumn and Spring
One of my favorite quotes: “Life is a winking light in the darkness.” Hayao Miyazaki, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Favorite literature so far:
Poetry: Dante’s Divine Comedia, Inferno, Dante Alighieri + The Girl and the Goddess, Nikita Gill
Adult Novel: The Count of Monte Cristo
Young Adult: The Perks of Being a Wallflower + A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Children’s Book: Guess How Much I love You + Alice in Wonderland
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