Journal

Assorted writing from Zoe Marie Bel

Online stories, poems and features, appearing only here.

11-20 of 20 posts

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.

 
Fiction

Shortlisted in the Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize 2023 ›

For story 'Black Wax' from my collection 'Hard Place Rock'.

Published: August 31, 2023

 
Feature

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.

 
Poetry

Lady Bird Lake ›

A poem inspired by the natural beauty of Austin, Texas.

Published: April 19, 2023

 
Feature

Finding faith after the Monterey Park shooting ›

Reflections after my visit to the scene of the mass shooting.

Published: February 6, 2023.

 
Poetry

Thanksgiving Card 2022 ›

Essay and video from Zoe on this year's Thanksgiving poetry cards.

Published: September 13, 2022.

 
Poetry

Thanksgiving Card 2021 ›

Video commentary from Zoe on this year's Thanksgiving poetry card (in fact, cards...).

Published: September 14, 2021.

 
Poetry

Thanksgiving Card 2020 ›

Author notes on this year's Thanksgiving Card.

Published: October 27, 2020.

 
Fiction

Not You ›

Extract from juvenilia novel 'Eddy' (2003).

Published: October 11, 2020

 
Poetry

Juneteenth ›

A poem in support of Black lives in America.

Published: June 19, 2020