Journal

Assorted writing from Zoe Marie Bel

Online stories, poems and features, appearing only here.

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FeaturePinned

Running Paris and L.A.: My Mother's Fight, And Mine ›

Announcing my fundraising marathon in honor of my unstoppable mother.

Published: April 22, 2023.

 
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16 Ways To Dehumanize Palestinians (And Those Who Support Them) ›

The things that are said to those standing up for innocent Palestinians, with my retorts. Stop the dehumanization of Palestinians now.

Published: December 24, 2023.

 
Poetry

Poetry slimbook 'Foothills' publishes February 7th 2024 ›

My debut poetry book publishes in paperback, and may be purchased online or in select US bookstores. To receive in time for Valentine's Day, order from anywhere in the world on Amazon and select Prime delivery.

Published: February 4, 2024.

 
Poetry

Stolen Neon (Poem Card) ›

A sneak peek at the Zoe Marie Bel poetry cards available for purchase later in the year.

Published: January 25, 2024.

 
Poetry

Nougat: A Love Story ›

A comedy poem about changing yourself for love. Extracted from forthcoming poetry slimbook 'Foothills' (publishing February 2024).

Published: January 22, 2024.

 
Fiction

Plenty More In The Fishbowl: Meditations of A Lesbian Goldfish ›

Short comedy fiction in which a dour goldfish strives to find meaning in this brief life. A special for Valentine's Day 2024.

Published: January 17, 2024.

 
Fiction

The César Academy defends Roman Polanski and calls for equality for all men ›

A satirical piece on the 2020 Polanski controversy in France. Suddenly topical thanks to the 2023 Gérard Depardieu controversy in France. (Sigh.)

Published: December 28, 2023.

 
Poetry

My Enemy's Children ›

A poem for the children of Israel and Palestine.

Published: November 26, 2023. Updated: December 3, 2023.

 
Poetry

Thanksgiving Card 2023 ›

Video commentary from Zoe on this year's Thanksgiving poetry cards.

Published: November 4, 2023.

 
Feature

(Short Film) Walking L.A., Skid Row to Santa Monica ›

A short film Zoe made, capturing the 21-mile walk she took across Los Angeles on October 28 2023, in solidarity with the city's homeless.

Published: November 4, 2023.