Our Featured Writer of the Week is Dirty Martini

Alan Jankowski, otherwise known as Dirty Martini, is an active and well-liked member of StoriesSpace.com, both as an author and in the forums. When it comes to writing, his primary focus is poetry, and through his work he manages to shift effortlessly from one genre to another, covering a wide variety of topics such as heartbreak, writer's block and the positive impact of loved ones on his life.

By far, his most popular piece to-date is a gritty poem entitled Neon Sign. Filled with a palpable pain, the intensity of this submission has resonated with readers and fellow authors.


At the other end of the emotional spectrum is the positive and uplifting poem, Happiness and Purpose where Alan explores the mysteries of life and the importance of love and family.

Fellow StoriesSpace member, Magnificent1Rascal, commented on Happiness and Purpose: What a wonderful sentiment! Nicely expressed.

While Sprite said: This just struck me as unusually good, not that all of your poetry isn't, but this... a lot of thought went into it, or at least it's making me think... anyways, I loved it.


Alan's work is often thought-provoking and always entertaining. Please stop by and check out one of our site's favourite personalities and let him know your thoughts on his poetic offerings. With a collection of over sixty submissions, you're sure to find something in the profile of Dirty Martini to suit your tastes.

See you next time!

Lisa