Marcelle Heath


Location Portland, OR
Occupation Writer & Editor
Website http://marcelleheath.com

About Me

I am a fiction writer, freelance editor, assistant editor for Luna Park Review, http://www.lunaparkreview.com, and a contributing editor for Fictionaut. I live with my partner and our two dogs, one cat, and one red-footed tortoise in a yellow house with a beautiful garden.

My work has appeared in Mississippi Review, Pindeldyboz, The Northville Review, Nanoism, matchbook, Pear Noir!, and other journals.

Why do you write?

the thing I came for:
the wreck and not the story of the wreck
the thing itself and not the myth
the drowned face always staring
toward the sun
the evidence of damage
worn by salt and away into this threadbare beauty
the ribs of the disaster
curving their assertion
among the tentative haunters.

- from Diving into the Wreck by Adrienne Rich

Any favorite authors? Books?

Some of my favorite authors are Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jhumpa Lahiri, Cormac McCarthy, Adrienne Rich, Elizabeth McCracken, Carson McCullers, Marilynne Robinson, Sarah Waters. Some favorite books: Housekeeping, Never Let Me Go, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, The Road.

Marcelle Heath's Wall

Bill Yarrow – Apr 15, 2012

Thanks for the fave of "Not That Kind of Pain," Marcelle.

James Valvis – Apr 13, 2012

Marcelle, truly grateful for your support for my poem "Cupid's Marksmanship." Thanks so much.

Michael Gillan Maxwell – Apr 12, 2012

Thanks so much for you warm and generous comment on "Watching TV by Candlelight!"

Michael Gillan Maxwell – Apr 12, 2012

Hi Marcelle! Thank you so much for reading "Disappointment" and taking the time to comment. Greatly appreciated! Here's looking at you with a Baskin & Robbins Daiquiri Ice!

Matthew J. Robinson – Apr 07, 2012

Appreciate the holler back re: Peas. Thanks, Marcelle!

Bill Yarrow – Apr 07, 2012

Thanks, Marcelle, for commenting on "Chapel Access." Glad you like the poem!

Bill Yarrow – Mar 29, 2012

Thanks, Marcelle, for the fave on "The Hotel Where Esenin Hanged Himself."

Meg Pokrass – Feb 21, 2012

thank you so much Marcelle for your comment and fave of my story "Fuckup"! :)

Matthew J. Robinson – Feb 16, 2012

Very much appreciate the comment on my story, Marcelle.

Marcus Speh – Dec 30, 2011

thank you marcelle, for your comment on "for carol novack", i appreciate it!

Marcus Speh – Dec 15, 2011

only just noticed (via your bio) how many animals you live with! appreciate the comment on "fox", cheers, marcelle!

Jack Swenson – Nov 17, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for the "yes"" for my silly story. Hope all's well with you in the great NW. Love the pic on your page with the green grass & even a white gate!

Kathy Fish – Nov 17, 2011

Marcelle, thanks so much for reading and faving "Baby, Baby..." I really appreciate it!

Jane Hammons – Nov 16, 2011

Thanks for reading Old Tom, Marcelle!

Marcus Speh – Oct 21, 2011

thank you for commenting upon "moondog", marcelle, i hope this tickled your german bone(s).

Jane Hammons – Sep 04, 2011

Marcelle-thanks for reading "Lettie." She's part of my Great Depression series that I hope becomes a longer work someday soon.

Kait Mauro – Sep 03, 2011

Thanks for the comment. :)

Susan Rukeyser – Sep 03, 2011

Thanks for your kind words about my wee story "Dirty Business." I'm looking forward to getting to know your work - We have a lot of fave authors in common (Margaret Atwood is a particular inspiration for me.)

Jack Swenson – Sep 02, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for reading and commenting on "Flying." Much appreciated.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 31, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle, for faving the visa poem.

Marcus Speh – Aug 31, 2011

thank you for the comment on "before the bloodbath", marcelle. imagery is what drew me to this, and i was surprised myself to return from the narrative without speech.

Foster Trecost – Aug 22, 2011

Hi Marcelle, thanks for taking the time to read The Pretenders, I really appreciate it. And thanks for the encouragement, too! fos.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 21, 2011

Thanks for commenting on "The Grave of Rimbaud," Marcelle!

Penny Goring – Aug 20, 2011

Thank you for your comment on Temp. P. I'm glad you liked it. x

Fred Osuna – Aug 16, 2011

I really appreciate your comments, Marcelle. Thanks for reading "Cholo."

Jack Swenson – Aug 11, 2011

Marcelle, So glad to see your name on a post! Thank you for the kind words & the * for "The Wooden City." Hope you'll be back soon.

Jane Hammons – Jul 19, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle!

Marcus Speh – Jun 21, 2011

thanks for commenting on "<a href="http://www.fictionaut.com/stories/marcus-speh/under-the-apple-tree">under the apple tree</a>", dear marcelle. i just noticed you have cormac mccarthy on your reading list. he of course is at the opposite end of the spectrum subtitled '<a href="http://kaffeinkatmandu.tumblr.com/post/6695293517/art-is-essentially-serious-and-beneficial-a-game">moral fiction'</a>...

Jane Hammons – May 28, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for the read, always appreciated.

Jack Swenson – May 28, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle. Crazy as our neighborhood is, I decided it could join the Chagall treatments on the site.

Jack Swenson – May 28, 2011

True story, Marcelle. The preacher's wife is a twelve, our neighbor a 4. Why the heck the big woman would want the little woman's clothes, I have no idea. Neither did the neighbor who reported the exchange to my wife.

Fred Osuna – May 20, 2011

Hi, Marcelle! Thanks for reading "Bumper Repair."

Isabell Serafin – May 19, 2011

Thanks again for the inspiring commentary, Marcelle--and nice to hear from a fellow Portlander. Looking forward to future exchanges. Best, Isabell

Isabell Serafin – May 18, 2011

Hello, Marcelle--Thanks for the nice commentary and fav on "The Mariner's Daughter". I love your work.

Foster Trecost – May 16, 2011

Hi Marcelle, thanks for looking over Table Thouthts, I appreciate the read and the comment, tool! fos.

Mark Reep – May 14, 2011

Hi Marcelle, thanks for taking time to read and comment on House Rabbit. Was a fun little piece to write, glad you enjoyed!

Bill Yarrow – May 12, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle. Glad you liked "8 New Ways of Looking at Waffles."

Marc Lowe – May 08, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle, for commenting on the noir fic. I see that you're a fan of Cormack McCarthy and Carson McCullers. Nice.

Shelagh Power-Chopra – May 03, 2011

thanks so much Marcelle - still not sure if the narrator is a man or woman...!

Jen Knox – May 02, 2011

Thank you so, so much, Marcelle! Writing is the best way through...
:)

Kathy Fish – Apr 28, 2011

Thanks for the kind words and fav for "The Bed", Marcelle. Love this picture of you!

Neil Serven – Apr 28, 2011

Thanks for much for the kind words on "The Wreck of Me," Marcelle. They mean a lot.

Drew Jackson – Apr 28, 2011

Hi Marcelle. Thanks much!

Julie Innis – Apr 24, 2011

Marcelle, thank you! Hope all's well!

James Valvis – Apr 22, 2011

Marcelle, thanks so much for reading, commenting, and especially the *!

Roberto C. Garcia – Apr 20, 2011

Hi Marcelle, thanks for the comments on "I will be a child again". I appreciate your read!

Jack Swenson – Apr 19, 2011

Marcelle, I am happy that you liked "My Wife, My Love." Thank you for the thumb's up!

Foster Trecost – Apr 18, 2011

Hi Marcelle, Thanks for the read (Books and Covers). I really appreciate your comments. fos.

Robert Vaughan – Apr 17, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for the recent comments on my story "Loneliness." I really appreciate them!

Franki Elliot – Apr 16, 2011

thanks for reading, marcelle! i am checking out your stuff now :)

Bill Yarrow – Apr 14, 2011

A fave for "The Truth Will Out"? Not sure it really deserves it, but thanks! I had fun writing it.

Foster Trecost – Apr 14, 2011

Hi Marcelle, thanks for reading More Important than Money, I really appreciate that. And thanks for the comment, too - means a lot to me. fos.

Jack Swenson – Apr 12, 2011

Marcelle, I hope you will let me use your comment on "Men Are Beasts" in the forward to my next book. Thank you!

Alex Taitague – Apr 12, 2011

Thanks for the comments! Much appreciated

Andrew Stancek – Apr 10, 2011

Marcelle,
I just love "Christina Heppel". I have been recommending it to everyone for a week. I also appreciate your comments on my work, especially the Mirko stories.

Yasmin Elaine Waring – Apr 10, 2011

Thanks Marcelle for taking the time to comment on His Laugh is My Yellow. I'm a big fan of yours. Your story Nothing Good Can Come of This still haunts me--the way Flannery O'Connor does.

Jerry Ratch – Apr 07, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle!

M – Apr 06, 2011

Thank you for your generous comments about alys, Marcelle. So much appreciated!

Bill Yarrow – Apr 06, 2011

Don't know about "divinely inspired," but thanks so much for the great comment on and fave of "Son of Goya," Marcelle!

Robert Vaughan – Apr 06, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for the recent comments on "Watching Them!" Your insights are always helpful.

Brendan McKennedy – Apr 05, 2011

Thank you Marcelle for commenting on & faving "Where You Lay Your Dreams"!

Meg Pokrass – Apr 04, 2011

Marcelle - thank you for your kind words about my story "Flake". Hope all is well with you and I love this photo of you and the dogs!

Jack Swenson – Apr 02, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for commenting on "Tatters." Jake's not such a bad guy; he's kind to animals.

Nicolette Wong – Apr 02, 2011

Thanks for your comment on my story 'Disintegration'. Looking forward to reading your work here too!

Bill Yarrow – Apr 01, 2011

Thanks for commenting on "Disappearing Ink," Marcelle. Glad you liked the poem!

Tina Barry – Mar 31, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle. So glad you like "August"!

Michael J. Solender – Mar 31, 2011

marcelle, so glad you enjoyed Pewter Badge - it was a fun tale to tell - thx for the kind words..mjs

Mike Lynch – Mar 31, 2011

Thanks much Marcelle -- glad you enjoyed the story!

Jules Archer – Mar 31, 2011

Marcelle! Thank you so much for loving "Hog Heaven". I appreciate it greatly.

Bill Yarrow – Mar 29, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle! Glad you like the Translator poem. Thanks for the fave!

Susan Tepper – Mar 16, 2011

Marcelle I miss seeing your stories. Thanks so much for reading Drip...

Jules Archer – Mar 11, 2011

Marcelle - thanks for the read and great comment on "Health Code". Appreciate!

Boudreau Freret – Mar 10, 2011

Marcelle, I am in awe that you are amazed! Thank you so much for reading and commenting on "1991" - and for the star!

Susan Tepper – Feb 20, 2011

Marcelle I'm so glad you like Past Edible! How are you? I miss your column!

Meg Pokrass – Feb 20, 2011

Marcelle- thank you for your comment on "Tip" that made me unbelievably happy, what you said there. There is no better feeling. It made my day. I thank you hugely. xoxo-meg

Jane Hammons – Feb 19, 2011

Thanks always for your attention, Marcelle. Much appreciated.

Karen Eileen Sikola – Feb 18, 2011

Hi, Marcelle! Thanks so much for your comment on "21." I'll have to post my story about the MAX soon, since you're in Portland. :)

Kim Hutchinson – Feb 09, 2011

Thanks very much for the comment and fave on 10 Keys, Marcelle. I appreciate the read, and I loved that word "noir..."

Robert Vaughan – Feb 04, 2011

Marcelle, thanks so much for your sweet comments on "10,000 Dollar Pyramid." They mean a lot.

Bill Yarrow – Feb 04, 2011

Thank you so much for your kind comment on "Wahrheit und Dichtung," Marcelle! I really appreciate that and the fave.

Lou Freshwater – Jan 30, 2011

Hi Marcelle, I think you put Jule's thank you on my wall, but anyway you're welcome. ;-) I really enjoyed reading it.

Jules Archer – Jan 27, 2011

Thank you Marcelle for commenting on "Solar Plexus".

Susan Tepper – Jan 23, 2011

Marcelle very happy you like "the world will end on june 17" which is a little excerpt from a novel in progress, thanks so much!

Beate Sigriddaughter – Jan 23, 2011

Thanks for your comment and * on Rats. Makes me happy.

Meg Worden – Jan 21, 2011

Hey Marcelle, thanks for reading "Mabel...". We're both in Portland. Cool. -m

J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 15, 2011

Hi, Marcelle. Thanks for reading 'Z Boson with a Hardron,' and the fav. Your helpful comment is greatly appreciated.

Bill Yarrow – Jan 15, 2011

Thanks so much for commenting on and faving "George." Glad you liked it, Marcelle.

Carol Reid – Jan 14, 2011

Hi Marcelle! Thanks for the nice comment on my story.

Jack Swenson – Jan 14, 2011

Marcelle, Thank you so much for the review and fav for "Madness." I see you have some livestock at home, incl. a very large and handsome pussycat! Good for you!

Jane Hammons – Jan 07, 2011

Thank you for your beautiful comment on Headstone. It means a lot.

Frank Vander Rasky – Jan 06, 2011

Thanks, Marcelle, for the read and your short but sweet comment on “Oh, Fish Eggs!” Much appreciated.

Kathy Fish – Jan 05, 2011

Hi Marcelle, what an adorable photo! I wanted to thank you for the kind words for my story "Empty." Made me happy!

Bill Yarrow – Jan 02, 2011

Marcelle, thanks for the comment on and fave of "Mussel Memory." I really appreciate both.

Julie Innis – Dec 10, 2010

Marcelle, thank you!

Cherise Wolas – Dec 04, 2010

Marcelle, merci for the star and great comments on Ping Pong, your comments made my day!

Sheldon Lee Compton – Dec 03, 2010

Thank you very much for reading How To Burn Years, Marcelle. I really appreciate you taking the time.

kim teeple – Dec 01, 2010

Thank you so much, Marcelle! I really appreciate your kind comment and reading!

M – Dec 01, 2010

Thank you so much for your very generous remarks about loon, Marcelle. They are much appreciated! Cheers. -- Q

Bill Yarrow – Nov 29, 2010

Thanks for your kind comment on "The Proud Accounting," Marcelle. Much appreciated!

Kathy Fish – Nov 28, 2010

Thanks so much for the nice comment and fave for "Repair Man." I really appreciate it!

Jack Swenson – Nov 26, 2010

Marcelle: A brief note, but it always good to hear from you! Glad you liked "Lefty's."

Anonymous – Nov 15, 2010

Dear Marcelle,thank you for your countenance in "About men`s
pshychology",Mata

Michelle Elvy – Nov 15, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for the wonderful comment on Two Trees. I am pleased you stopped by!!

Kim Hutchinson – Nov 10, 2010

Thanks so much for the comment and fave on Rats. I'm so glad you liked the optimism!

Kathy Fish – Nov 10, 2010

Most welcome, Marcelle! I have a feeling it's all going to become clear to me at 2 in the morning. I'll sit straight up in bed and go, ah ha! ;-)

J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 09, 2010

Hi, Marcelle. Thanks for reading 'Fifty Five Words or Less.' And for the fav.

Kathy Fish – Nov 08, 2010

Marcelle, thanks so much for the kind words for my story "Moro". I appreciate it!

Bill Yarrow – Nov 07, 2010

Thanks for the fave of "Florid Psychosis," Marcelle! You're very kind.

Jack Swenson – Oct 18, 2010

Hiya, Marcelle, thanks for your nice comment about my weird story.

Susan Tepper – Sep 26, 2010

Marcelle, thanks so much and glad you love vagina girl, she was a gas to write!
cheers!

Marcus Speh – Sep 25, 2010

it took me a long time to get to the bottom of this wall, marcelle...testimony to all your excellent comments - thanks for yours on "hänsel und gretel"!

Michelle Elvy – Sep 22, 2010

thanks, Marcelle, for the wonderful comment on Escalation. Clean and sexy: wow, thanks.

Kim Hutchinson – Sep 22, 2010

Thanks very much for your generous comment on No Goodbyes! I appreciate the read, and I'm so glad you liked the part about the dog. Dogs just get to me...

Isabell Serafin – Sep 22, 2010

Hi Marcelle,

Thank you for the nice comments on "The Metropole".
Best.

Meg Pokrass – Sep 19, 2010

Marcelle- thank you for your kind words about "Separation"! True. Wicked am I, at least in my stories! Ha. xoxo-meg

Alison Earls – Sep 02, 2010

Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my story, 'Far', Marcelle. I'm a rookie at this online publishing so some positive feedback ensures I don't regret dipping my toes in the water!

Michelle Elvy – Aug 29, 2010

Thanks for reading Time to Rest, Marcelle!!

George LaCas – Aug 22, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanks so much for your comments about "The Way is Dark, the Road Long" - George

Jack Swenson – Aug 18, 2010

Marcelle, so glad you liked my party story. Ah, me. Those were wild times!

Jack Swenson – Aug 05, 2010

I 'preciate your kind review of my Gay Paree story, Marcelle.

Krista Clement – Aug 05, 2010

Marcelle, thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my poem. Love our bio and I'm looking forward to reading your work.

Kari Nguyen – Aug 03, 2010

Marcelle, I so appreciate your comments on Requirement. Thank you for that!

Michelle Elvy – Aug 02, 2010

Thanks for the comment on A Night of Not Knowing!

Jack Swenson – Jul 20, 2010

Marcelle, it's always great to get a thumbs up from such a fine writer. Thanks for you note on "Evil Humors."

Michelle Elvy – Jul 20, 2010

Thanks for your enthusiasm on French Kiss! :)

Jack Swenson – Jul 19, 2010

Aw, Marcelle, I needed that. When I get a note from Marcelle about one of my stories, I know I'm on the right track.

Michelle Elvy – Jul 17, 2010

Glad you loved the Supertramp, Marcelle! Thanks so much for your comment on Bedtime Story. :)

Susan Tepper – Jul 15, 2010

Marcelle, I'm glad All Credit Rescinded struck your funny-bone!
cheers!

Juhi Kalra – Jul 15, 2010

Kari, Larry, and Marcelle
all of you truly excel
at making my heart skip a beat
leaving comments, such a treat.

Sam, my old friend from weeks aught
giving helpful hints for naught
How did I deserve to get
3 favs from this talented lot?
...hey, wait a minute, I'm missing a fav...

Angela Lutz – Jul 14, 2010

Hi Marcelle! Thanks so much for your comments on "Live Wire." Greatly appreciated.

Walter Bjorkman – Jul 11, 2010

Marcelle - thanks for the comment on 'Wraith' - I was uncomfortable with that last line too - so I aded an "about" to it: " . . trying to not think about why he would not be able to stop . ." - clears it up for me - thanks!

Tia Prouhet – Jul 09, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind words on "Sock me.." today. Much appreciated!

Sara – Jul 07, 2010

Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my story.

Bill Yarrow – Jul 07, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for your kind comment on "The Sky is Simply White."

Mark Reep – Jul 04, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanks for your comments on 'A Woman Walks'. Much appreciated!

Jack Swenson – Jul 04, 2010

Marcelle, Thanks for the read & the star for my go-rilla story.

George LaCas – Jul 02, 2010

I have a Word for you: thanks

George LaCas – Jun 24, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanks for your compliments about "Hotel Chelsea - Intercut 3" - appreciated!

Bill Yarrow – Jun 22, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for commenting on "The Transportation of Hens." I really, really appreciate it.

Susan Tepper – Jun 19, 2010

Marcelle, so glad you like Leanne & Monkey, they were really fun to play with for a while

Cherise Wolas – Jun 19, 2010

Thanks Marcelle, for the read and fav on The First Date Questionnaire. So glad it made you laugh!

George LaCas – Jun 18, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanks for your comment about "Minerva Gets Pierced by Love." Much appreciated!

Michelle Elvy – Jun 16, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for the generous comment on X. Glad it worked for you!

Jack Swenson – Jun 14, 2010

Marcelle, Thanks for reading and commenting on "Naked Ladies." Brilliant? No. Lazy? Yes.

Juhi Kalra – Jun 14, 2010

Marcelle, Good to hear from you on "Two" of Sunday Morning Series. You are a generous and gracious critic. Will continue to connect as I get accustomed to this new community.

Bill Yarrow – Jun 13, 2010

Thanks so much for your kind comment on "The Meaning of Life," Marcelle.

Bill Yarrow – Jun 11, 2010

Marcelle,
Did you get my Fictionaut fav piece?
Bill

Juhi Kalra – Jun 11, 2010

Marcelle, Thank you for your lovely compliment on "This is how they were found". Can't wait to read your prolific contributions. Beginning of poetry series has been posted today. Looking forward to your comments on it. ~ J

Julie Innis – Jun 11, 2010

Marcelle, as always, thank you!!

Doug Bond – Jun 10, 2010

Marcelle, thank you for specific comments and your insights reading WIld BLue Yonder.

Michelle Elvy – Jun 06, 2010

Marcelle! Mamet?? Wow, that is quite a compliment. Thank you so much for that generous comparison on Rock On. It was a fun piece to write. I really appreciate your read. (and sorry I am just getting here; crazy week!)

Walter Bjorkman – Jun 06, 2010

Thanks for reading the 52 flash New World - starting to get the gist of it, I think.

David King – Jun 05, 2010

Thanks for your kind comments on 'Radio City'. I'm so glad you liked it - as a guy I'm always a bit nervous writing from a female pov, wondering if I've got it right!

Roberta – Jun 05, 2010

Hey,

Thank you for the comments on my story. I always think writing about sex in uncliched original ways is a real knack...So I'm glad you think I managed it. :) I am always impressed when I read people that do.

I have slight tortoise envy. I have a pet tortoise aspiration, but they're not really suited to city flats. So a cat it is.

James Lloyd Davis – Jun 05, 2010

Thank you, Marcelle, for your comment on "Lamentations."

Jack Swenson – Jun 04, 2010

Marcelle, thank you for your note about "Only a Memory Away." Yes, those ladies are pretty lively!

Jack Swenson – May 31, 2010

Good to hear from you Marcelle. Whatcha been up to? Thanks for the kudos for my story "The Star of David."

George LaCas – May 31, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanks for your review comment about "Shut Not", which I appreciate.

George LaCas – May 31, 2010

You're welcome!:-)

NE – May 29, 2010

"a book of myths, in which our names do not appear"
-adrienne rich, diving into the wreck

Michelle Elvy – May 25, 2010

Marcelle! thanks for reading and commenting on Elephant!

Walter Bjorkman – May 25, 2010

Marcie - thanks for comment(s) on Nettie & Marzy - and any others I might have missed, setting up V has been lots of work, but it has its perks like this one. The adventure will continue, but in slower installments.

Marc Nash – May 23, 2010

Thank you very much for your affirming comment on my flash "The Forsaken"

Michelle Elvy – May 19, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for your comment on A Knobby Thing! Glad you liked it.

Myra King – May 18, 2010

I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem Marcelle!

Marcelle Heath – May 18, 2010

Attention Fictionaut Friends - Please let me know if I miss a story of that you've posted. I want to keep up, but as you know, it can be hard in this abundant garden, sprawling metropolis, and vast ocean!

Ryder Collins – May 15, 2010

Thanks Marcelle, for your kind comments about "Every time we kiss." Btw, we have the same birthday day. Your fellow Scorpio, Ry.

Julie Innis – May 13, 2010

Thank you for your kind words on "Atonement" - hope all's well with you!

Michelle Elvy – May 11, 2010

Thanks for your comment on Routine, Marcelle. Have not been around here much this week; hope to get here on the weekend again!

Matthew A. Hamilton – May 10, 2010

Thank you for reading and commenting on Tatav. By the way, I have not forgotten about send you a review about my favorite writer on this site. Lots of people to go through. But I have narrowed it down, so it should not be long now.

Bill Yarrow – May 10, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for your great comments on "Raleigh B."

Linda Simoni-Wastila – May 08, 2010

Thank you for your kind words on Bookends -- very much appreciated! And your life -- house, animals, garden, the guy -- sounds like bliss. Peace...

Lou Freshwater – May 07, 2010

Marcelle, thank you for your thoughts on This Girl in That Shirt. And your photo makes me feel peaceful.

John Minichillo – May 06, 2010

Marcelle, thanks for the comments. I don't know how you read read and read, but thank you.

Myra King – May 06, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle :- )

Chalon Emmons – May 04, 2010

Thanks for reading and liking "Color Wheel," Marcelle. I just now read your "Aunt Ginny" story (whoa! funny and chilling in just the right proportions), and I'm happy to see that there are many more of your pieces left for me to read.

Michelle Elvy – May 03, 2010

Thank you, Marcelle, for your comment on Latitude Adjustment! I appreciate the encouragement!

Jane Hammons – May 01, 2010

I just noticed that Three Dreamers is part of Off Island, which I will definitely be back to read.

Stephanie Bobo – May 01, 2010

Thanks so much, Marcelle, for your appreciation of "Scrap"!

Martha Williams – May 01, 2010

Hi, Marcelle - I came to your page to thank you for your kind comment on 'Yeah' but then I found your story 'Three Dreamers' so now I'm here to say what a brilliant story that is. Really gentle and haunting.

Meg Pokrass – May 01, 2010

Thank you for faving and supporting the very fun to write Serious Writer stories! MILF had me laughing, as I was writing it, which can only be healthy...

Walter Bjorkman – Apr 27, 2010

Marcelle, thank's for taking the Journey!

Cherise Wolas – Apr 27, 2010

Marcelle,

I really enjoyed your comments on the thread in the group Sex (sometimes in the first line). Sometimes, the sex, the actuality of it, its physicality, is truly required in the writing. And when it's done well, occurring because of the demands of the story, of the characters and what is happening between them, it can illuminate all and shed a certain light like no other.

I am finding the analyses posted like being in an MFA class.

Jack Swenson – Apr 27, 2010

Marcelle, You are brave to give a thumb's up to "Sing for Me." Any idea what famous editor/author I poking fun at? Send me a message; take a guess.

Jane Hammons – Apr 25, 2010

Thanks for the comment and the fave on Pleiku Jacket.

Lou Freshwater – Apr 22, 2010

Marcelle, thank you for reading and commenting on The Heart Jar. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work, and I'm with Michelle -- I love the quote you use for Why I Write.

James Lloyd Davis – Apr 22, 2010

Thanks for reading Memento Mori. If you're ever in Quebec, please look around let me know if there is such a place as "Villon's Nightmare."

Michelle Elvy – Apr 18, 2010

thanks for reading Love, Story Marcelle! Will read up on YOU soon! So far, I love it that you quote Adrienne Rich in your Profile -- a beautiful piece.

Jerry Ratch – Apr 17, 2010

Thank you so much, Marcelle!

Walter Bjorkman – Apr 17, 2010

Marcelle, thanks for the read and comment on Desert/Manhattan

Kirsty Logan – Apr 14, 2010

Thanks so much for all your comments on my poems! Sometimes it's a slog to keep churning out the words, but your 'bravo's certainly do help.

Eli James – Apr 12, 2010

Thank you for your kind words, Marcelle. =)

Jerry Ratch – Apr 08, 2010

Thank you, Marcelle!

David Erlewine – Apr 08, 2010

Marcelle, it was my pleasure re "Fleet Week." A few minor tweaks and this story will be even more superb. Thanks for your note. D

Ben Loory – Apr 06, 2010

thanks a lot, marcelle! i'm a big fan of eternal sunshine too, although to be honest it depresses the hell out of me. but i think it really has the most brilliant structure of all time. it is really something special. thanks again!

Jack Swenson – Apr 06, 2010

Marcelle, Thanks for saying such nice things about "Snowed In." I always love to get your take on a story.

Walter Bjorkman – Apr 06, 2010

Thanks Marcelle for the read & comment on 'Margrit'. Always good to know I gave a smile. Like the quote on why you write.

P. Jonas Bekker – Apr 06, 2010

Thank you for commenting on 'Trying to get drunk in Los Angeles'. Isn't it great when you are young you can behave like a complete idiot but somehow, it's cool?

Meg Pokrass – Apr 06, 2010

Marcelle - thank you for your nice comments on "Villa Monterey"!

Jack Swenson – Apr 02, 2010

Marcelle: You always say such nice things about my little tales. Thanks--again.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA – Apr 01, 2010

Thanks for your so kind comment(s), Marcelle!
Have a nice day.

Foster Trecost – Mar 31, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanks for reading Eight States Away, and for the comments, too. foster.

Darryl Price – Mar 30, 2010

Love that beautiful new picture!

Rick Rofihe – Mar 30, 2010

Thanks here for the "Read Chinese" comments.
Best,
RR

Jerry Ratch – Mar 29, 2010

Thank you, Marcelle!
Jerry

Philip Swanstrom Shaw – Mar 27, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle. You too. AND I enjoy your blog.

Jack Swenson – Mar 26, 2010

Marcelle, If you like a story, I KNOW it has merit. Thanks for your review of "Estranged." As always, you are very kind.

Stephanie Bobo – Mar 24, 2010

Marcelle--Many thanks for your comments on "Eddie Says."

Jack Swenson – Mar 23, 2010

Marcelle, Thank you for your warm and generous "review" of my cat story. I'm sorry to hear about Pushkin, though. We just lost one, too. That leaves us with only nine! Oh, well. More are sure to show up.

Jack Swenson – Mar 21, 2010

Marcelle,

Uh, me roguish? Not at my age. I'd say "Mannequin" is pure fiction, but I cannot tell a lie. Thank you, thank you for the kind words!

Doug Bond – Mar 18, 2010

Marcelle...thanks for reading Doyle...yesterday was wild with all the terrific stories coming in on Paddy Wacker...time to get to all the other great reads here...just read your Three Dreamers...wonderful!

Finnegan Flawnt – Mar 18, 2010

too many good people to follow...i only saw/read "aunt ginny..." now - fantastic piece: sure dialogue, existential (love the matchbook review...) & the way you get into the childrens' mind and into their midts is masterful. "delicious dirt"...and the names: mindy meloy! Kitsie Countryman! yes!

Finnegan Flawnt – Mar 18, 2010

marcelle, than you for your particularly lovely & enthusiastic comment!

A. Pseudonym – Mar 15, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thought I'd say "hello" to a few people after a long absence from the site. Just to get reacquainted with things I checked out the story at the top of the list ("Aunt Ginny's Lunar Bash"). Wonderful storytelling!

Susan Tepper – Mar 12, 2010

Oh, good, because while I was reading "Aunt Ginny's..." I kept thinking they are such screwballs but with such an optimistic take on things

Foster Trecost – Mar 11, 2010

hi Marcelle, thanks for reading Cactus - I'm happy you liked it.

George LaCas – Mar 10, 2010

Marcelle, thanks for commenting on "Algae Freunden."

Jack Swenson – Mar 09, 2010

Marcelle,

Thanks for the good review of "Victory." You are the best.

Jack Swenson – Mar 07, 2010

I always know I've done something right when I get a comment from you, Marcelle. Thanks for your "review" my Paris story.

Ed Higgins – Mar 07, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thanx for your nice comment on my “Kitchen Knife (n.)” piece. Just as your note popped into my email I was on your Off Island site—looking further to see what another northwest local was doing! Anyway, haven’t had a chance to look at some of your stuff on fictionaut yet but I see a handful of intriguing titles. For the rest of the day tho I’m reading portfolios from my fiction writing students (soooooo painful sometimes—buy, hey, they’re learning, I hope!). Later when I desperately need an escape into good writing I’ll dip into yours. My best. —ed

p.s. I think I screwed up and posted this on my own wall! trying to response to your "Hi fellow Oregonian :)." I'm still a newbie at this fictionaut posting stuff, but enjoying all the good writing I'm discovering.

Joshua Moses – Feb 24, 2010

thanks Marcelle. I appreciate it.

Jack Swenson – Feb 23, 2010

Wow, Marcelle. I don't know if I'd call it brilliant, but I'm glad you liked my "zoo animals" story.

Foster Trecost – Feb 22, 2010

Hi Marcelle, thank you for reading and commenting on my story - I really appreciate both.

Jack Swenson – Feb 20, 2010

Oh, Marcelle, you would pick out that line in my ducks story! I was pretty proud of myself when the line popped into my head. Thank you.

Julie Innis – Feb 20, 2010

Thank you so much, Marcelle - means a lot coming from you!

Jack Swenson – Feb 18, 2010

With all your talent, I treasure a good review from you. Thanks for your thumbs up for "Old Wounds."

Ben White – Feb 16, 2010

Congrats on matchbook! Excellent. Loved the crit piece with it.

Jack Swenson – Feb 14, 2010

Marcelle,
Such a nice comment on my story! Thank you very much.

Morgan Harlow – Feb 04, 2010

Marcelle, thank you for your comment

Erin Cole – Feb 03, 2010

Hi Marcelle,
NE is wonderful. I'm in the SW hills. See you around-thanks for stopping by.

R. Mangla – Jan 30, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle!

Susan Tepper – Jan 30, 2010

"Three Dreamers" is a terrific piece. It felt so intimate, as if the reader was there in bed with the couple, and in bed with the dog. That kind of intimacy is hard to attain and you did it with great ecomony. Brava!

Karen Marcus – Jan 29, 2010

Hi Marcelle. Thanks for the invite. I'll see if I can squeeze one more social media outlet into my schedule. ;-)

Bobbi Lurie – Jan 25, 2010

Dear Marcelle,
Thank you for your very kind welcome!!
Bobbi

Bobbi Lurie – Jan 24, 2010

Dear Marcelle,
Thank you so much for what you wrote re: "Strange Light"
I am new--I'm not sure if I am posting this in the correct place. I hope so.
I look forward to reading your work--
Bobbi

Ben White – Jan 22, 2010

Thanks Marcelle! So kind of you to read it and stop by to say hello.

Andrew Roe – Jan 13, 2010

Thanks, Marcelle, for your comment on my story "Stalling." Looking forward to checking out your work.

David Erlewine – Jan 13, 2010

Shiznit, I figured out what the micro award is. My bad, it's 115 a.m. here - time to get some sleep. Kudos to you as well! And thanks for your kind message last week. Lemme give it some (more) thought. D

David Erlewine – Jan 13, 2010

Hey Marcelle, thanks for congratulating me on the micro award nomination. Um, what is this and when was i nominated? Is there a trip to Indonesia involved? Thanks for the kind words about Movie Night. I'm quite happy (though not surprised) to hear you like Bottle Rocket. Yes, ha, movies have caused many a fight in my life with exes. Thankfully my wife likes most of the movies I like. Most.

Chris Okum – Jan 07, 2010

Thank you for the positive comment about my story, Marcelle. I'm glad you found some it funny. I just read Eldorado and thought it was great. Look forward to reading more of your work.

Mary Szmagaj – Dec 30, 2009

Thanks for the welcome and kind comments, Marcelle. I look forward to much trading of reads with you.

Rachel Yoder – Dec 28, 2009

Thanks for your comment on my story, Marcelle! I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you taking the time to read it.

Re: your Luna Park affiliation, Robin Hemley et al (via the Univ. of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program) is starting a new online journal called Defunct that features reviews of all things defunct: cultures, music, literary journals, ideas, technology, etc etc etc. Once it's up and running, would you be interested in us giving you a holler? The premiere issue is going to be really great (out this spring).

Shigekuni – Dec 27, 2009

Hello Marcelle, nice to meet you. Thank you for introducing yourself. =)

Jennifer Tatroe – Dec 19, 2009

Thanks for your comment on my Nanoism piece, Marcelle. Ft. Collins was my patch of Colorado as well. I moved there in 1997 and lived there (and nearby in Windsor) for ten years.

Cynthia Reeser – Dec 17, 2009

Nice to see you over at the Prick of the Spindle group. Welcome!

Doug Bond – Nov 22, 2009

thanks Marcelle for reading. Get Some Strange is terrific, so much in so few lines

Nora Nadjarian – Nov 09, 2009

thanks for the comment on Sushi, Marcelle!

A. Pseudonym – Nov 05, 2009

[sorry, typo - that was "my" modes of motion]

A. Pseudonym – Nov 05, 2009

Thanks for the comment on your "Modes of Motion," Marcelle. As for me, I really enjoyed your "I'm doing nothing wrong." And it's good to make contact with another Portland writer!

Nora Nadjarian – Oct 20, 2009

thank you for your comments, Marcelle! i'm rather new to fictionaut, so haven't got round to making contacts yet, but it was really nice to be welcomed by you...

Scott Garson – Oct 12, 2009

thanks so much Marcelle! yeah they did a great job w/ it, the matchbook guys....

David Erlewine – Oct 11, 2009

Hi Marcelle, thanks so much re the MSNBC i-view. I'm working on that piece...hope to have to you in the next couple of days. Thanks again on both counts. D

David Erlewine – Oct 07, 2009

thanks so much, marcelle! thrilled you like it.

Andrew Bowen – Oct 06, 2009

The comments on Off Island were my pleasure.

Ben White – Sep 28, 2009

Nice interview in PANK!

R. Mangla – Sep 27, 2009

Thanks Marcelle!

Richard Cooper – Sep 04, 2009

Hi Marcelle, nice to meet your writing, and you, here!

Carol Novack – Aug 01, 2009

Thanks for loving An Insurrection "for several reasons," Marcelle!

Erin Fitzgerald – Jul 20, 2009

Hello hello!

David Erlewine – Jun 27, 2009

Ha, love the Neko Case shout out. She's great.

Thanks again for your kind words/encouragement on the "No More Carl" story. It got accepted by Everyday Genius and is already up. To say I'm fired up would, uh, be an understatement. David

David Erlewine – Jun 25, 2009

Marcelle, thank you again for liking/faving "No More Carl". I haven't written much of late and it was so wonderful to read your kind comments.

David Erlewine – Jun 21, 2009

Thanks very much for your kind words on Drumsticks. That was awesome to read.

Roxane Gay – Jun 21, 2009

I really enjoyed your story. I was glad to provide some feedback. I hope you find a good home for it.

Laura Ellen Scott – Jun 16, 2009

thanks for your comment on my novel excerpt--i've been chewing nails about it.

David Erlewine – Apr 15, 2009

My pleaure, Marcelle! Everything Meg said x 2!

Meg Pokrass – Apr 15, 2009

welcome. i love your Punch Patty. can't wait to read more!

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