Amazon Bestseller ~ #1 in New Releases for Single Women's Fiction ~ #3 in New Releases for Humor ~ #4 in New Releases for Women's Humorous Fiction ~ #5 in Travel Humor ~ #51 in City Life ~
Amazon Bestseller ~ #1 in New Releases for Single Women's Fiction ~ #3 in New Releases for Humor ~ #4 in New Releases for Women's Humorous Fiction ~ #5 in Travel Humor ~ #51 in City Life ~
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“Witty and refreshingly real, Girl, Unemployed is a sharp take on modern womanhood in a competitive economy. Redefining success and self-worth in the most unexpected places, Jess’s journey will make you laugh, cheer, and nod along as she realizes that when women come together, they all rise.”
– USA Today bestselling author of VentureGirls, Cristal Glangchai
“If you've ever questioned your next step or felt life forcing you to redefine yourself, Girl, Unemployed is the empowering, laugh-out-loud, gut-check of a book you need to read! A must-read for anyone standing at a crossroads, ready to turn rejection into their greatest comeback!”
– Amazon bestselling author of Make Every Podcast Want You, Kimberly Spencer
“Girl, Unemployed is more than just a book—it’s a lifeline for anyone who has ever felt lost, stuck, or unseen in their career journey. Desiree writes with honesty, vulnerability, and a refreshing dose of wisdom, reminding us that success isn’t always a straight path.”
– Araceli Cardenas, Rome Today
Press
The New School
Writing Your Own Process Interview
Yellow Bird Editors
Girl, Unemployed Named “Staff Pick”
The Inside Story
Turning Job Loss into a Journey Back to You
South By Southwest (SXSW)
Conference Panel
Arizona State University
Faculty/Author Interview
John Cabot University
Author Interview
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Desiree Prieto Groft’s work has appeared in Newsweek, Huffington Post, and Rome Today. She also had a print column and blog at the San Antonio Current and contributed to the Emmy award-winning NBC Chicago Street Team. You can read her #1 bestselling novel Girl, Unemployed now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Desiree teaches literature and writing at Arizona State University’s New College.
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Desiree Prieto Groft’s work has appeared in Newsweek, Huffington Post, and Rome Today. She also had a print column and blog at the San Antonio Current and contributed to the Emmy award-winning NBC Chicago Street Team. You can read her #1 bestselling novel Girl, Unemployed now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Desiree teaches literature and writing at Arizona State University’s New College. Before teaching at ASU, Desiree taught at Concordia University, Texas, and worked in the writing department at The New School in New York City. She has an M.A. in English Literature from Texas A&M University-San Antonio and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing-Nonfiction from The New School.
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Desiree started her career in travel. Over the years, she has lived in Rome, London, Chicago, New York City, and Austin. She also calls California and Arizona homes, thanks to family and work.
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Desiree Prieto Groft’s work has appeared in Newsweek, Huffington Post, Rome Today, and more. She also had a print column and blog at the San Antonio Current and contributed to the Emmy award-winning NBC Chicago Street Team. You can read her #1 bestselling novel Girl, Unemployed now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Desiree teaches literature and writing at Arizona State University’s New College. Before teaching at ASU, Desiree taught at Concordia University, Texas, and worked in the writing department at The New School in New York City. She has an M.A. in English Literature from Texas A&M University-San Antonio and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing-Nonfiction from The New School.
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Desiree started her career in travel. Over the years, she has lived in Rome, London, Chicago, New York City, and Austin. She also calls California and Arizona homes, thanks to family and work. In her spare time, Desiree loves planning trips to Italy for family and friends. You can click on her “Rome Today” page now to plan a customized trip, too.
Fun facts - while living in New York City, Desiree studied sketch comedy writing and acting, during which time she was cast as a background actress. You may have seen one or more of her body parts on some of the following shows: The BAFTA award-winning Made in Chelsea (All4), Unforgettable (CBS and A&E), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), and the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler film, Sisters.
