While I decide what to do with the ashes of what has now become my blog, please enjoy some pieces from my new writing project. I’ve been covering local, independent rock artists for an online magazine called Geeks of Doom. You can read my first article here. In the meantime, I will be using this blog to feature The CheeseBergen’s music, more Geeks Of Doom pieces and any moments of poetic brilliancy that might come to me.
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First of all, I love that photo! What’s happening to your blog? Are you deleting the content? I surely hope not. I do want to hear your music, and I’m excited to find that you’re covering local artists. Looks like life just got a whole lot busier!
No, I’m not deleting my blog. I just haven’t been able to come up with any poetry for a while but I’ve been writing for this magazine and also doing some work for a health and beauty column so it’s getting harder and harder to blog. Also, I feel like everything I think of, I’ve already done, poetry wise. For now, I’ll just post links to these articles plus whatever music my band is doing and if a poem comes along, that will go up too.
Getting ready to monetize this. Can’t wait for the IPO
You and me both!
Marissa, I am just so darn proud of you for taking that next huge step. I read your article and I thought it awesome! Keep on rocking and keep on writing. You are destined for greatness! In fact, you already are great in my eyes!
Thank you Amy! Well, music has always been my first love and luckily incorporates a lot of writing so I’m glad to be able to do both. Sadly, it’s been harder and harder for me to keep writing the poetry. I feel like every idea I think of has already been done in some form of another but I’m glad to be able to keep putting my writing skills to good use.
Honey, when one door closes another will open. I am just so excited for you!! And some day the same will happen for me when the TIME is right. 🙂 ❤
Yes, I have no doubt this is the case. Thank you Amy!
Great debut article. Loved it.
Thank you Andrew! It will be a hard one to top.
Loved your stories as much as your poetry. Wondered what you were up to. A change of pace is good.
Yes, well, we’ll see what comes. Not really sure what the future holds for me as far as the blog but glad to know I can still incorporate writing in my life.
I was a correspondent for several years. I loved being on a story. I loved the variety. The big thing is you keep writing.
This is very cool. Always enjoy reading anything you write.
Thanks Tosha!
You’re welcome. Congrats on the magazine work
I have, of course ‘tweeted’ your link thing young Marissa.
Have you? I didn’t know you knew how to do that. I’m quite impressed!
I only discovered I was linked to Twitter a few weeks ago…seems I am ‘followed’ and being ‘followed’ by people I have never heard of, in part or at all…still as a loyal follower…and chums should be loyal to the cause…it is the least I could do.
Well, thank you! I believe I follow you though not sure if on one or both sites as we know have one for CheeseBergens. I’m logged in to that one so often that if people write me on the personal one I end up answering on the band one.
Not sure I understand all that…matters not, I’ll chat with you on either! Still cannot fathom Twitter.
A rare Marissa sighting in my reader! If you were a pokemin, I’d probably earn lots of points and get up to enlightened level 😂.
Congratulations on the writing gigs! I read the article- well written and such a perfect match for you to be writing about music! I think you’ve re-discovered fun! What an amazing twist that all these years later Mia is singing with the band. What do you write in the beauty column? I imagine scope for a lot of humour in it!
Thanks for actually reading the article. I wasn’t sure how many people would. The health and beauty column I’m writing for is not funny at all unfortunately. They give me assignments and I do the work. A lot of research involved and not a lot of pay but I can do it on my downtime at work and earn a little extra $$$.
Love to read you health and beauty stuff too. That’s great to be making money out of it- enough to fund the band tours ? 😊
Not nearly!
Great hearing from you. Best of luck in everything you do. Rock on.
Thank you!
I really noticed how this makes you happy inside and outwardly you look fantastic, Marissa! I absolutely will support you and root for your columns! You are amazing in so many ways, thanks for sticking with us as long as you did! 🙂 ❤
Awwe, thanks Robin!
I liked reading how Mia X became part of the newer group by learning from one of the members of the original group. So sad when a band member dies, Marissa. You handled this interview and review very well, as I said you are Amazing, woman! 🙂 Rock on and Enjoy!
Thanks for actually reading and adding relevant comments. It helps that Betty Blowtorch has a fascinating story!
good luck M
I’m on the side lines cheering
Somebody got to make the money
With the words
If only the poetry or rock articles made money!! Thanks for your support Sheldon!
Few paths in this world run in a straight line, enjoy your journey.
Thank you Charlie!
LIke, like, like! You’re expanding your writing in different venues and I think that’s awesome!
Thank you Joanne!
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
NEW PROJECT???? GOOD. GIVES NEW ANGLES TO THE PROCESS OF CREATIVITY!!! 🙂
Thanks for the kind words and reblog Jonathan!
Rock on Momma Rocker!!!!!! 🎸
But of course!
That was a cool article, Marissa! I do look forward to more Geeks of Doom pieces and whatever you decide to post…will be tuning in..
Thanks Syl! I appreciate your support!
You’re welcome, Marissa! Happy to support!
Wow, Marissa! That is right your alley: Rock music and writing. The article was brilliant. What a wonderful thing grew from such a tragedy. Hey, it is really cool that go with the flow! Yay!!!
Yes, it’s good that they are keeping on in Bianca’s spirit! I’m so glad you liked it and took the time to read Erika!
Oh yes, sure! I am amazed by your many talents, Marissa! And I also like how you support others with your articles! 😊
Thanks Erika! That’s definitely a big part of it!
Looking forwar to reading more 😊
Loved the gig article. Congrats on both writing jobs too – that’s super news. Always great to do what you love, and what you’re good at! And I’m going to still keep fingers crossed for your poems. Even though you might feel like you’ve done stuff before, a Marissa poem can brighten up a morning commute every time….
Thanks BB! It’s not for lack of trying but every time I come up with something, I feel like it’s too close to something else I’ve done or won’t have the ironic twist at the end. Maybe I’m just too hard on myself!
Even if post once a month, I’m staying with you.
It sounds like you’re at home with this new gig. Congratulations.
Ah, a loyal follower!
What a cool new gig for you! Those stage names cracked me up and the article was really well written. Of course, I’m also intrigued by the health and beauty column (shocking, I know).
Thanks Kim! The health and beauty column is pretty tedious to write but I have to say, I’m learning a lot. I’d provide the link but I’m not 100% sure where it’s being published,
Do you at least know that you will get paid? I’m just asking because I joined a site but, they can’t guarantee that your submission will get accepted.
Yeah, the guy pays $10 an article but he assigns you what he wants you to write about. It’s not great because some articles can take a couple of hours to write but I have a lot of down time at work so it’s like I’m making extra $ while I’m here.
$10 per article is actually a lot better than most that I’ve found, and the fact that you can make extra cash while you’re at work isn’t so shabby.
Yeah, I’m okay with it, thanks.
We always come to a point in our lives where change is the way to go. Following your heart will do wonders for your creative spark. Wish you well on your new path. ❤
Thanks Olga!
I love that you have other writing projects and will be sharing them here. That is so awesome!
Love that photo! Heading over to check out your piece. Xo
Thank you Michelle! It really is quite a story! I only hope I’ve done it justice!
That’s awesome covering local artists! As for health and beauty, you are now my go-to expert! Ha! Congrats! I will be reading your article now.
Thanks Maida!
As long as we get our fair share of ‘Marissa’ in whichever shape or form, we are up for it ! 😉😇
Awwwe…thanks!
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Very nice, Marissa! Enjoy it. It’s like a dream came true 🙂
Yes, for sure!
Warm congratulations Marissa! You are certainly moving in a different direction and any change, if it’s embraced with passion and joy, has to succeed. I read your article and applaud you for a well-written piece. I also viewed both videos and enjoyed, ‘Hell on wheels.’ I would have liked to have seen more of the band members in, ‘Sucker,’ – I spied the drummer briefly towards the end and only managed to catch a glimpse of one of the other guitarist.
It’s great to hear you won’t be abandoning your blog (yay!) and I thank you most humbly for stopping by and reading my latest post, despite your busy schedule. I wish you the very best in your new venture – you go girl! 👍🏻✌🏻🎶🎸🎤 One final note : bet you’re itching to join in! 😃
Thank you for this Wendy! Yes, it was very difficult to get any footage of the new line up but I appreciate you taking the time to notice!!
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