Hi, my name is Rissy (or Marissa). A few quick facts about me: I’m currently a copywriter, a CRLA certified writing tutor, a scare actor every October, and a passionate crafter (Check out my handmade creations on my Etsy, “rissyplushies”: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rissyplushies). Beyond that, I have one black cat named Sootie, I like rock & metal music, Halloween is my favorite holiday, black & purple are my favorite colors.
I started this blog during my senior year of college to try and get into graduate school, and back in 2020 I received my MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) and Publishing Arts. I also have a certificate from the Denver Publishing Institute, a BA in English, a geology minor, and a leadership certificate.
I’ve always had a deep love for reading and writing. While short fiction is my forte, I enjoy exploring different genres and styles. My stories often delve into dysfunctional families, complex friendships, fractured relationships, horror, and mental illness. This blog also contains some travel entries, some nonfiction, and some poetry (I dabble, but it’s not my favorite). You can find the menu at the top of the page to start reading!
As a warning, my writing does tend to be dark, but I have lighter and happier stories too. Feel free to browse at your leisure and enjoy! 🙂
Looking to contact me? Here are a few ways in which we can get in touch! 🙂
Facebook: Marissa Leigh
Bluesky: @rissystories.bsky.social
Email: riss.merriman@yahoo.com
Instagram: rissystoriesandplushies
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This sounds like an interesting family dynamic.