Jessica M. Martinez : Writing

The Company

The Company

A Story by Jessica M. Martinez


When a member of their ballet company is in trouble, the rest of the ballerinas come to her aid. Told from the point of view of one member, she realiz..
The Catch

The Catch

A Story by Jessica M. Martinez


He seemed like the man of her dreams when she met him online.
The Burn Out

The Burn Out

A Poem by Jessica M. Martinez


Every time she lights up, she is reminded of him...
I Blame Disney

I Blame Disney

A Poem by Jessica M. Martinez


My poem represents one woman's point of view on why she is a mistress. Her reasoning is as simple as a fairy tale.
Something Into Nothing

Something Into Nothing

A Story by Jessica M. Martinez


A young woman comes to realize that a choice she made might be the wrong one. But it's too late.
Ode to My Mother-In-Law

Ode to My Mother-In-Law

A Poem by Jessica M. Martinez


Some people believe that we turn into our parents. This future mom to be hopes that is not the case.
Plucked

Plucked

A Poem by Jessica M. Martinez


This poem is about one young woman's view on casual sex and the lost void she's trying to fill after her first love.
He Was Just a Boy

He Was Just a Boy

A Story by Jessica M. Martinez


College bound, Paige is determined to start a new chapter in her life, until she realizes that she needs to say goodbye to one more person. Her first ..
The People I Sing For

The People I Sing For

A Poem by Jessica M. Martinez


Everyone in this local bar has something in common, even if they don't realize it. Come in, have a drink, and see for yourself.