Marlena Chertock's Newsletter

Marlena is the author of two poetry collections: *Crumb-sized: Poems* published by Unnamed Press and *On that one-way trip to Mars* from Bottlecap Press. Her work explores themes such as her experiences growing up with a unique skeletal dysplasia, living with chronic pain, her queer identity, and elements of science fiction and climate fiction.

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2 poems published in a body image zine

Nov 8, 2024 | marlenachertock.substack.com | Marlena Chertock

I had two poems published recently in Porkbelly Press’ Love Me, Love My Belly zine, issue 7. Porkbelly Press, an indie micro press (celebrating a decade of publishing, congratulations!), publishes the annual body image zine. Their site describes Love Me, Love My Belly as “dedicated to the acceptance of self and imperfection as beauty.
This is spooky season 🎃👻🖤

Oct 9, 2024 | marlenachertock.substack.com | Marlena Chertock

The weather here in D.C. has finally shifted. The humidity is gone, the air feels crisp, the mosquitos are unfortunately still biting. But hopefully, soon, they’ll be gone too. Halloween is coming! And with it, tons of events, candy, and writing/art challenges. October 18-19, 2024 | Woolly Mammoth Theatre CompanyThe Open Doors Festival is a celebration of disability culture through the arts, for and by people with disabilities.
What are you reading for August? πβοΈπ

Aug 5, 2024 | marlenachertock.substack.com | Marlena Chertock

Marlena Chertock's NewsletterMarlena has two books of poetry, Crumb-sized: Poems (Unnamed Press) and On that one-way trip to Mars (Bottlecap Press). She writes about growing up with a rare skeletal dysplasia, chronic pain, queerness, and sci-fi/cli-fi. Launched 5 months agoNo thanks
Find Marlena Chertock at these March poetry readings 📅🌸🌼

Mar 4, 2024 | marlenachertock.substack.com | Marlena Chertock

Welcome to March! It’s the start of spring and home to several important awareness days, including: Zero Discrimination Day (3/1), World Teen Mental Wellness Day (3/2), World Wildlife Day (3/3), International Women's Day (3/8), Global Recycling Day (3/18), International Day of Happiness (3/20), World Storytelling Day (3/20), World Poetry Day (3/21), International Day of Forests (3/21), World Water Day (3/22), Earth Hour (3/23), International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and...