Bob Carpenter Update

New Contact information for Bob:

Arizona State Veterans Home
4141 North S. Herrera Way
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-248-1550
Toll Free: 800-406-3373


I'm sure he'd appreciate a card and/or call.

UPDATE: Bob passed away on September 2, 2016. Rest in Peace, Bob. You were loved.

Dramatists Guild of America New Works Festival 2010

The plays have been chosen:

Mickey Rooney by Debra Gettleman,
Social Security by Kirt Shineman,
Dinner at Six by Geoffrey Gonsher,
--Cross-Stitch by Jill Gittleman,
The Bus to Vegas by Jackie Marx,
Good Old Weezie by Richard Warren,
Trophy Client by Laura Terry.

November 6, 2010 (Time: 8 pm)
Playhouse on the Park
Viad Corporate Center
1850 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85004
(602) 889-5295

Dramatists Guild New Works Festival

More information on guidelines for the Dramatists Guild New Works Festival 2010 at Phoenix Theatre coming soon.

That Last Journey

I have not walked this road before
yet know each rut and rise
My trials give me second sight
I do not travel blindly
into the eye of brilliant light
enveloped by the essence
in the afterlife with full release
of my happy humbled spirit


In memory of my sister, Sharon, who left this earth on August 11, 1991.

I now drive a 2006 Chevy HHR, due in large part to a sisterly gesture. Thank you, Deb! Update: HHR replaced by my new Kia Sportage.

25th Anniversary Information (Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade--Chicago)

Update link for the anniversary weekend in June of 2011. I am scheduled to sing in Chicago on Saturday and maybe Sunday (a few songs with Joe Cantafio and his band.) Joe is the awesome male voice on my album, Rocket City! The American Dream Interrupted.

Commemorative items available for sale at jackiemarx.com.

Safe House Rewrite

As I mentioned in a previous post, my one act stage play, Safe House, has been doing well in contests, but remains a bridesmaid. The Pittsburgh critiques were mailed to me. One judge felt Safe House was ready to walk down the aisle (I was excited to hear that!), two judges didn't. I decided to concentrate on what the two naysayers had to say. I totally agree with their assessment! and have rewritten the play with their criticisms in mind. Also, I added one new character and simplified the plot line. So, I will be sending Safe House out soon to other theaters. We'll see.

New Writing online

Check out my creative blog (access on right) for "Muse to the Rescue", my newest poem.

Safe House

My stage play, Safe House, made it to the final round of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival . This is the third time it has gotten this far in a festival. So, maybe, it just needs a little something?????

Good News

My sister had her surgery yesterday and she is now healing!

A new posting

The Brinker Brothers

New story posting

Lolly Struple and her Chippies

This mug will be available for sale soon at zazzle.com Jackie's Zazzlerama

Reston's Pink Flamingo Diner Update

I have been sick for three days and unable to meet the deadline. That's what happens when you wait until the last minute. I will finish just not in time to post at Script Frenzy.

SCRIPT FRENZY: Reston's Pink Flamingo Diner

I'm up to 50 pages (give or take) on my script. I have 50 pages to go by the 30th of April. I write fast so I should finish.

Prayer Request

Jackie, Mom, Sharon and Debbie

Please say a prayer for my sister, Debbie, as she fights for her health.

April 15th

Happy Tax Day! Not.

Script Frenzy

SCRIPT FRENZY APRIL 1-30  WRITE A 100 PAGE SCRIPT DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL. JOIN US. IT'S FREE (DONATION) AND IT'S FUN.

Fit For Life

Fit For Life

Happy New Year!

I pray it will be...