About
I was born with the soul of a writer and would often tell tall tales as a child.
I write for various print and online publications, but my first love will always be fiction. I am working on my first novel, Dying to Find You. I can also be found crafting short stories for anthologies and ezines.
I live in the Arizona desert with my husband, son and rescued dog Mocha. When not huddled over my keyboard, typing furiously, I like to cook Thai food and other culinary treats.
Visit my website at RissaWatkins.com
I am available for specific freelance writing requests and can be reached at Rissa at RissaWatkins dot com


I stumbled across your blog by a comment you left on Denise Little’s blog. I had to check it out when I saw ‘writing in the desert’ because I am too. I just wanted to say ‘hi’ to a fellow AZ writer and tell you that I like your blog. Good luck with the novel!
Thank you! Always nice to find another writer neighbor. Off to check out your blog.