A Journal Entry

By Marina Flores

Marina Flores captivates exactly what it means to grow up in a small town while being queer. Identity is often difficult to grapple with, not to mention the turmoil of denying one’s innermost desires, and small towns aren’t exactly known for having a whole lot of diversity.

We are suddenly put in the shoes of a small-town kid who hides their rainbow socks. As if looking back from a mirror, Marina enthralls us by showing exactly who we are, blemishes and all. Self-discovery and tribulation come together as one big happy family in her debut book.

A heart wrenching and personal account, anyone could find solace in her kind and honest words. An out member of the LGBTQ community, Marina shares with us a glimpse into her world. Members or not, we are handed a VIP pass.

Touching on the themes of queer identity, womanhood, nature, love, and culture – A Journal Entry feels like coming home.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Sep 30, 2022
• ISBN: 9781685620271

Marina Flores

Marina Flores is a poet, writer, and all around a queer kid. A marketing professional, Marina hones in on the best demographic she knows (herself), and while growing up in a small immigrant community, she expresses herself the only way she can, through writing. Marina developed her skills in poetry over the years, connecting and supporting the LGBTQIAP+, Chicanx, Immigrant, and POC communities. She and her twin sister were among the first in their family to pursue higher education, and both earned a Bachelors in Communication and a Minor in English. Marina’s first publication came at the age of 25 and three more soon followed, all for poetry. Marina currently lives in the Los Angeles area with her partner, their dog, Roxy, and her extensive hat collection.

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