Words
From short prose reflections and published syndicated columns to archived newsletter dispatches and the rotating DashNettes video reel, explore Dasha's literary voice across multiple formats.
DashNettes
DashNette smashes together my first and middle names, Dasha + Ninette. Of all the pet names my mother invented, DashNette is cutest. Sweet, deliciously corny and, consequently, a favorite charm I get to wear. As an Amazonian kid, “cute” was a tag assigned to other girls. Petite girls. Trendy girls. Girls with fewer words, quieter ideas, less compelled to unwind their full selves. Life has grown me into a woman still eager to share the heart of my story; life has coached me to keep some of the letters tucked beneath my tongue. 100-word DashNettes. Enough omission to tell it all.
This Visit's Rotation — click to play
Line Leaders
A humble nod to some of my favorite written lines.
Bylines
Published news columns, guest commentary, literary features, and opinion pieces written for national and regional outlets.