Hi, I’m Desiree, a writer and burlesque performer based in Walla Walla, Washington. With a background in the cutthroat worlds of hospitality, copywriting, and professional development, along with a master’s degree in creative writing, I indulge in crafting words for vivid and provocative connection.

My published pieces have been featured in Huffington Post, Seattle Erotic Festival’s 2026 Anthology, MOAN Zine’s forthcoming print issue, and many literary journals around the web. My revealing prose showcases my life embracing kink, sexuality, and body autonomy post-purity culture.

As the burlesque performer Desi Hornez, I bring a vivacious mix of cheeky humor and lingering seduction through floor and chair routines. I’ve also developed a love-hate relationship with creating my own pasties for every one of my dance numbers.

Through my erotic experiences, I’ve learned that admitting I’m a good villain, flaws and banter to the brim, makes me a decent hero.

Bringing “stories for the page with some skin on the stage,” I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it that way.