Unnamed Press – Marlena Chertock

My book turns 10 this year!

I had a dream come true ten years ago. My book On that one-way trip to Mars was published in May 2016 — which is somehow a decade ago!

I’m so honored that my book Crumb-sized: Poems was included as a finalist in Etchings Press’ Whirling Prize in 2019. The theme this year […]

As a new year and new decade looms, I’m reflecting back on the writing and publication success I’ve experienced. I still can’t […]

Still need to do your holiday shopping? Why not give the gift of reading this season. If you’re looking for poetry I’ve […]

My book turns 1 whole year old today! (My book’s a Leo too). The best gift would be if you bought it […]

Unnamed Press is celebrating a milestone — they have published 50 books! That’s no small feat. To celebrate, they are having a […]

Hyppe Online interviewed me about Crumb-sized. Kelsey May asked really great questions! I’m so glad to be featured on her site, which celebrates […]

It’s an honor to be profiled in my alma mater’s alumni magazine Terp. Reporter Sala Levin interviewed me about why I write, […]

I’m hosting a book giveaway for a signed copy of Crumb-sized! Who will the lucky winner be? To enter, you’ll need to use Instagram. To […]

Crumb-sized has been out for a month! How did that happen? It’s old enough to move its arms jerkily, squeeze its non-existent hands […]

It’s pub day for Crumb-sized and I’m over the moon! Already, Yasmin Gunaratnam has written a beautiful review in the Chicago Review of […]

I’m so excited to share my second collection of poetry with you. Crumb-sized is being published by Unnamed Press in August — my […]