Julianne DeMartino—Writer & Storyteller
Julianne DeMartino is a writer who navigates the complexities of life with raw emotion, honesty, and humor. Her stories delve into the realms of self-discovery, resilience, and the human condition, as she candidly shares her own journey and observations about life.
Julianne DeMartino is a writer who is unafraid to delve into the complexities of the human experience.
She explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth, drawing from her own life experiences. Her writing is characterized by raw emotional honesty, introspection, and a deep understanding of the human condition.
“A great love is one you can’t stand to bear because it’s so big and wide. It makes you afraid, nervous, and excited all at once. It’s being understood by someone the way your mind understands itself. Your mind doesn’t have to explain to itself what it likes and doesn’t like. It just knows. With great love, you just know.”
Stories & Poems
DEAR RETURNS & EXCHANGES
This is Julianne’s most popularly published piece. In her journey how to shift her perspective in life, she crafted this piece as a glimpse into how she might see herself as an outsider looking in. Reviewed and rejected by The New Yorker.
Collected Works
Julianne DeMartino has lent her unique voice and storytelling prowess to a diverse collection of works, contributing to anthologies, literary journals, and collaborative projects that have enriched the global literary landscape.
This Was a Mistake
A collection of short stories. Featured short story by Julianne DeMartino: What A Difference A DeY Makes.
Swinging Through Childhood
A collection of short stories. Featured story by Julianne DeMartino: Olden Days
Dialogue at the Bar with Drinking Partner
A collection of short stories. Featured short story by Julianne DeMartino: There’s a Joke in There Somewhere.
Collecting Memories
A collection of short stories. Featured story by Julianne DeMartino: Content to Be Alone