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Desiree Span is an emerging voice in contemporary romance and women's fiction, with novels praised as "must-reads," "heartbreaking," and "captivating."

Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Caribbean mother, she was raised with the best of both cultures and surrounded by a mix of languages, traditions, and perspectives that continue to shape her storytelling. Her stories draw readers in with emotional depth, multicultural characters, and the kind of settings that stay with you. Her protagonists are deeply human—flawed, complex, and each facing their own struggles as they fight to earn the love and happily-ever-after they deserve.

She holds a master’s degree in English and Education and another in Film and Performing Arts. When she’
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The editing phase

So then, after a year of pantsing, plotting, writing and re-reading for many hours, I finally finished my third novel. It feels strange typing the 'The End' sentence and then letting go.
At the moment my third baby is growing up and moving into the editing phase; a challenging but exciting new chapter in the process of writing a novel.
I'll let you know how this is going...
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