♡ @marleyrosey marley rose is my name, songwriting is my game. i've been writing songs since i could pick up a pencil and i just haven't stopped. whoever came up with squishmallows has my heart. starbucks green is my comfort color- it feels like quiet sunday mornings and a warm cup of tea. xo
Lottie knew the minute she saw Russell Fabray’s face, she needed to get Marley out of there and quick. She led her girlfriend to the choir room, hoping that they were far away from the gym and pulled her towards the piano. “Is it bad that I want to request a Marley Rose original and stay in here forever, where it’s just the two of us? Also have I told you that you look absolutely beautiful in that dress?”
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Marley was thankful when Lottie pulled her away from the emotional turmoil that was bound to unfold at the reunion now with some unwanted guests showing their faces. She wanted no part of it and honestly she wanted alone time with her girlfriend anyway. It’d been too long since they had seen each other. “Not bad at all,” she hummed with a smile as she brought her hands up to cup Lottie’s face gently. “I would much prefer alone time with you.
“I’m sure you have but I never tire of hearing it.” Marley said as she gave Lottie a once over, shaking her head. “And you look stunning, as always.” Gazing into her brown eyes, Marley’s stomach was a flutter. “I missed you a lot y’know,” she said gently, leaning in to kiss the other’s lips slowly.
You can give you from ten or five years ago advice. What do you say?
I would tell Marley from ten years ago to be more transparent. Life gets a lot easier when you're transparent-- saying how you feel is really important.
The first time I was on stage and I stoped singing but the entire crowd was singing my lyrics right back at me-- I legitimately cried on stage it was so surreal.
If you could change anything in the last 10 years, what would it be?
I try to not have any regrets-- I do wish I would've been more confident ten years ago and more willing to be myself. However, the past ten years as a whole have been a dream.
Residing in California, Marley is currently working on her sixth studio album thorns - a cheeky nod to her last name that she is very proud of - which is to be released next year.
CAREER:
With the help of one of her most cherished and best friends in the world, Stevie Evans, Marley’s confidence grew enough for her to realize her dreams of being not just a songwriter but an actual singer-songwriter could be a reality. She began singing more and more with Stevie and on her own at local events, uploading videos to social media, etc, gaining more and more confidence. Before she knew it, she was gaining traction and her audience was growing. She was recording EPs and then a full-on album once she was signed with a label. Suddenly Marley Rose had her own Wikipedia page and was the opening act for Reckless X’s headlining tour. Life has felt like a complete whirlwind since then.
In the past ten years Marley has released five best-selling albums, won countless awards for said albums. Her songs have been featured in many television shows and movies and she’s even headlined a few tours of her own. She’s absolutely thriving in her career and every single album she releases, every award she wins, every chance she gets, along with her family and some other friends, she thanks Stevie and the boys from Reckless X for helping her get where she is today as she feels she owes her entire career to them.
PERSONAL/LOVE LIFE:
Around ten years ago, after having been outed to her entire circle of friends and her family, Marley went into a weird place mentally and she struggled for a long while with herself. After a few experiences and some deep soul searching, Marley finally officially came out on her own terms as a lesbian. After she discovered this about herself and personally told everyone who she was, it was like a giant weight was lifted off of her shoulders. This definitely helped her self-confidence grow and in other aspects as well.
Marley has been in an on-and-off relationship throughout the last decade with Lottie Puckerman. Lottie was the one all those years ago who was there when Marley was figuring herself out and for that reason she has always held space in her heart for her and regardless of where life takes them or how many girls she’s kissed or dated in the last decade, she always will.
In regards to Marley’s body confidence and her eating disorder, she still struggles and there have been a few times throughout the years where she’s hit a rough patch-- especially when she started being in the public eye more. But with consistent therapy and being more transparent with the people around her rather than hiding her feelings, she’s doing a lot better and hasn’t had any major setbacks.
Personality-wise, Marley is still sweet and kind and she tries to love everyone around her as much as she can. However, being a woman in the music industry has made her tougher and she’s more than capable of standing up for herself and standing her ground. She’s not afraid to take up space and her confidence is very apparent though not in an arrogant way.
I did-- I ended up leaving a little early though. I’m still a bit uncomfortable in party settings where people are drinking heavily. But it was nice to see everyone. I didn’t see you though, which was a shame.
Wonderful. I hope you have a really great time at the party Marley. You deserve it. I’d volunteer my help, but I’m not there. And as we’ve previously discussed I’m probably the least artistic of my family. I hope you managed to get it finished though.
It was… an interesting, but fun night. I think Sebastian had fun attempting to be an angel, and I channeled my inner Lucifer.
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I managed to get it finished and it was a hit. I’m very proud of the way it turned out-- I wish you could’ve seen it in person. You definitely would’ve been proud.
Interesting? I’m glad it was fun, though. You deserve to have so much fun with your family. That’s really, really cute.
That’s creative and I mean, I love a good word pun, so I look forward to pictures, if here are any.
Personally, I will be at home, on my couch, in a onesie. Which onesie, I’m not sure, I’ll decide when it happens.
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Thank you! I am pretty proud of how it turned out and everyone else seemed to like it as well.
As much fun as I had, I can confidently say that a night in on the couch is my preferred way to celebrate and have fun. Which onesie did you decide on?
Maman’s show itself was good. What happened at it I could have done without and I haven’t entirely been sleeping, so there’s that. Not been a great time, overall, honestly.
While it’s appreciated, it’s unnecessary.
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Oh no, what happened...?
One thing you’ll learn about me is that the majority of my worries are unnecessary.
STÉ: It's been weird, to be honest. Although my trip is probably a lot better, by a lot, than my sisters. That in and of itself has contributed to the weirdness.
STÉ: It feels like it is/was.
STÉ: That's understandable. I knew I'd feel worse if I didn't come back, didn't attend Maman's opening. And I'd been looking forward to turning 30 for so long that I had to do something. Those two events have both recharged and drained me both though. But as much as I love Reagan and as much I was looking forward to the Masquerade, I don't have the energy to survive it in me.
STÉ: No, absolutely. We can talk, we can be friends while you figure yourself out. Does that mean we, as anything else, are in a holding pattern while that happens? Or is it not a thing and we start over, if that's something we both want later. How do you see it?
Marley: Weird how?
Marley: I'm sorry it feels that way for you.
Marley: That's also understandable.
Marley: Happy belated birthday, by the way. Did you and Sebastian have a good time at at least?
Marley: The truth?
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Marley: I think that it would be best for both of us to just be friends and kind of start over and whatever happens...happens. You're so great and I care about you, you deserve someone who's sure in who she is and what she wants. That's just not me right now.
I’m really excited to announce that I’ve got a spot open in a showcase in one of the museums in Columbus featuring up and coming artists. I’ve been anxiously awaiting this confirmation for months now and now that I’ve got it I can actually go forward with that piece I was wanting to do with you all. Yes, it’s the one I was talking about with painting your bodies and having you lay on the canvas. That being said, when it’s all said and done, if anyone wants to come to the actual showcase to see the art you helped me create in action, I’d be happy to pass on those invites!
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Mathias this is so exciting!! My offer to help is still standing! I dunno if I’m comfortable enough yet to have my body painted or not but I’ll definitely help and definitely come to the showcase!
It had been a while since Marley had been in such a large group setting, especially since she’d been outed. She’d kind of curled in on herself since it happened and only had been around her family, Sky, and Stevie mostly. She hadn’t been feeling like herself, trying to figure out who she even really was now that everything was out.
But she wanted to celebrate Reagan and Jason and thought it might be good for her to get out and actually interact with other people.
Even still, when she arrived at the party, other than the attention she’d gotten for her costume, Marley still kind of kept to herself off to the side. She watched everyone as they drank and had a good time, smiling to herself. Just then she decided to get herself a drink but when she turned she ran right into Charlotte with her fairy wings. “Oh my god, I’m so sorry,” she giggled, shaking her head. “I’m not used to the size of these wings.” Marley gave her a once over and was a little taken by her costume and gorgeous she looked in it. “Wow, you look incredible,”
A play on the word confectionary. Marley spent hours tirelessly making fake confections of all kinds and attaching them to her dress. She also carries an oversized pixie stick with an oversized gum ball on top as a wand.
It’s still in the works. Well, I’m more so between two costumes. Do I want to go the standard route and do Batman, maybe another superhero, or do something scary? I was thinking Jason Voorhees.
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Thanks, Hunter. That’s really sweet.
Understandable, I was between a handful of things before I came up with the fairy idea. Jason Voorhees would be scary for sure but I think a superhero might suit you more.
It sounds like anyone who’s anyone is gonna be there, for sure. Nah, I think I’m gonna go classic this year and go as a ghost. I already cut the holes outta my sheets.
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Of course! It wouldn’t be real..but I could get a small PVC pipe and paint it. Which might be cuter than a real one anyway.
Yeah, I think so, too. I’m just hoping that whoever runs the gossip blog isn’t there to cause trouble. A ghost is cute! ...did you used the sheets on your bed? Or did you buy new ones?
STÉ: Assuming you've figured out where you are when I get back. Unless you have already.
Marley: Well then we at least have that to look forward to.
Marley: Yeah.
Marley: It wasn't your fault...
Marley: I doubt it. I imagine it'll be a while before I feel like myself again. If that ever happens. I feel a little lost. The halloween party is the first time I'll be going out really since everything happened.
Marley:...but that doesn't mean we can't talk...right? Can't we be friends while I figure myself out?
Okay cool, I dig puns. This confection-fairy thing kinda sounds like the Sugar Plum Fairy from that one show with the ballet and the rats. But y’know, just replace the plums with like, cupcakes. I am, like, chock full of amazing ideas.
Hell yeah, if there’s a party to be had, T-Chang’s gonna be there.
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Me too! Puns are one of my love languages for sure. The Nutcracker is what you’re thinking of and, yeah, it’s kind of like that! Cupcakes and candy of all kinds. Clearly and I’m definitely gonna go out and look for one of those giant pixie sticks for a wand-- or I might just make it myself..
It’s gonna be lots of fun-- I feel like everyone’s gonna be there. If you need a costume idea/buddy I probably have enough faux cotton candy left over for another outfit completely.
