Marlene Eaton is an eclectic, eccentric, and creative poet and performer. Originally from the island of Jamaica she immigrated to the United States of America as a teenager. She served in the U.S.A.F and after her discharge from the military, she earned two master’s degrees in both Business Administration, and Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She currently resides in Alpine, Texas with her dogs, where she hosts 3rd Monday Slam - a space for artists to share their works in progress.