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Author: Marlena Chertock

Marlena Chertock has two books of poetry, Crumb-sized (Unnamed Press, 2017) and On that one-way trip to Mars (Bottlecap Press, 2016). Her poetry and prose has appeared or is forthcoming in Breath & Shadow, The Deaf Poets Society, Paper Darts, Wordgathering, and more. Her articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Marketplace, Electrical Contractor Magazine, and WTOP.
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Wearing words for a week

Posted on April 8, 2013April 7, 2013 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “Wearing words for a week”
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Striving for recognition, asking not to be invisible

Posted on April 2, 2013April 2, 2013 by Marlena Chertock1 comment on “Striving for recognition, asking not to be invisible”
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The importance of place

Posted on February 19, 2013February 19, 2013 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “The importance of place”
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Visible Brush Strokes: Impasto Painting

Posted on December 10, 2012December 10, 2012 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “Visible Brush Strokes: Impasto Painting”
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Writers’ House preparing for 10-year anniversary

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “Writers’ House preparing for 10-year anniversary”
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Changing careers for the love of poetry

Posted on April 19, 2012April 30, 2012 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “Changing careers for the love of poetry”
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Poets discuss tension between page and stage poetry

Posted on March 27, 2012April 16, 2012 by Marlena Chertock2 comments on “Poets discuss tension between page and stage poetry”
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Struggling with words: Four poets read about displacement

Posted on March 26, 2012April 16, 2012 by Marlena Chertock4 comments on “Struggling with words: Four poets read about displacement”
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A reflection in art: LGBT center spotlights queer poetry

Posted on March 13, 2012April 16, 2012 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “A reflection in art: LGBT center spotlights queer poetry”
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Undergrad hip hop enthusiasts find a home with Undergrounduates

Posted on March 7, 2012April 16, 2012 by Marlena Chertock1 comment on “Undergrad hip hop enthusiasts find a home with Undergrounduates”
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‘Come up here, the stage is yours, share your story’

Posted on February 17, 2012April 17, 2012 by Marlena Chertock0 comments on “‘Come up here, the stage is yours, share your story’”
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