Follow your heart. These are the words I live by. I enjoy helping others, inspiring positive change and spreading happiness.

I absolutely love writing, especially YA fiction that touches your heart, opens your mind, makes you laugh and inspires positive change. I've been crafting stories since I was five years old, scribbling short stories accompanied by poorly drawn photos. Sadly my drawing skills have not changed since then, but thankfully neither has my love of writing.

I am currently working on publishing my first novel, though my shelves are lined with short stories, poems and chapter books I wrote since I was a kid. I continue to write in the hope of sharing my stories and helping others through the positive power of the written word.
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marisabaratta marisabaratta May 30, 2025 01:01AM
I did it! Chapter 14 of In Your Dreams is ready! The "e" key of my keyboard may have popped off (as you can see, I put it back), but IT'S READY!Chapter 14: https://www.wattpad.com/1545900564-in-your...
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Workbook: Start Fresh and Reconnect with Writing by marisabaratta
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