Rosetta started writing poetry at a young age, which provided her with a voice and form of creative, self-expression.
In 2009, Rosetta was awarded the NZSA mentorship with Elizabeth Smither, who encouraged Rosetta to try writing prose and poetry together,
as they feed one another. Rosetta had not considered writing prose before this.

Rosetta went on to complete a poetry course under the guidance of Paula Green, and then with Siobhan Harvey. By 2010, she had two volumes 
of poetry published: Little Rock — illustrated by Martin Poppelwell, and Over Lunch — illustrated by Brian Gregory. Capricious Memory won 
first-equal alongside Janet Charman in the IWW Kathleen Grattan Prize for Best Sequence of Poetry, with Jack Ross saying the collection was 
‘focussed and intense, and some of the best poetry I have read.’ Jo Emeney commented that Rosetta’s style was ‘adventurous with form and this is a strength.’ That same year, Rosetta won first-equal with Renee Liang for the Metonymy Award’s Best Poem, judged by Riemke Ensing. 
Rosetta has continued to contribute to local poetry by judging competitions, emceeing events, teaching and giving talks. She has since taken 
Elizabeth Smither’s advice, and ventured into writing prose, infusing poetic techniques into her work.