Hometown
Long Island, New York (currently living in Boston, Massachusetts)
Education
Marissa Romano is a graduate student at Emerson College, working toward receiving her master’s in Publishing & Writing in May of 2026. Her previous education includes a bachelor’s from Binghamton University. Marissa’s undergraduate studies included majors in English Literature with a concentration in rhetoric and Comparative Literature, as well as a minor in Education.
Writing Style
Marissa is an avid reader, with a particular love for literary fiction and memoirs. Her favorite authors and biggest inspirations include Dolly Alderton, Alissa DeRogatis, Lily King, and Eli Rallo. These are women whose voices leap off of the page and grasp the attention of their readers. Marissa aims to be relatable and entertaining in her writing, using her voice to show readers that they are never alone in what they are feeling. She writes captivating prose that warms the hearts and minds of her readers. Most importantly, Marissa is a lover of the Oxford comma.
Fun Facts
- Marissa is a Virgo sun, a Libra moon, and an Aquarius rising.
- She is proficient in Italian.
- Her favorite music artists include Noah Kahan, Fleetwood Mac, and Taylor Swift.
- She considers herself an extroverted introvert.
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