Me now, taken with Ipad looking into bathroom mirror. LOL

Remembering 9/11.

Blinded by her circumstance
believing words not deeds
free-falling toward deception

Inking choice with fatal stroke
unearthing buried truth
unleashing Armageddon

The stormy sky 7-28-12

Freedom's Last Breath

The two character play, Freedom’s Last Breath, written by Jackie Marx, is short and to the point. It examines the societal conflict between the combatant and the citizen.



Freedom’s Last Breath was chosen by the Dramatists Guild of America for the New Works Festival (Phoenix). The staged reading was directed by Charles St. Clair. The Soldier was played by Gregory Alkema, the Citizen by Daniel Peverini.

When war threatens, SOLDIER readies his weapon;

CITIZEN draws the proverbial line in the sand, in protest.

Read script

Lost in the Wilderness

Jump For Joy!

Jump for joy if you're in love
high, higher, drunk and giggling
intoxicated by the feeling
jump for joy if you're in love





FYI: :o( I'm not, but that would be nice! :o)

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!