A lovely time was had by all at the literary reading and grand opening of the Pikes Peak State College Authors Collection, a special collection in the college library of books by PPSC students, staff, and faculty. Nearby Universe members Brook Bhagat and M.R. Hyde were honored to read alongside Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre … More Event Recap: PPSC Authors and Colorado Poet Laureate
Brook Bhagat began this 100-word prose poem on a sticky note. She revised it to become a Nearby Universe email invitation; she revised it again before sending it out. Then she practiced it to read at the Spring Reading, planning a palm-to-podium for the boom boom boom. Yesterday, A Story in 100 Words got back … More Heart the Size of a Car published on A Story in 100 Words- Brook Bhagat
It’s a busy month in April for M.R. Hyde, also known as ReeAnn Hyde, who is thriving this spring with several events and shows: Cottonwood Center for the Arts Friday, April 5, 5-8 pm be one of the first to see her latest work in this juried exhibition for the month of April featuring works in response … More Spring Art and Poetry Events Featuring M.R. Hyde in April
The Creative Writing Program Visiting Writers’ Series and Latino Alliance are thrilled to welcome Colorado Poet Laureate Emeritus Bobby LeFebre to PPSC on Thursday, March 20, at the Downtown Campus’s Studio West, 22 North Sierra Madre St. in Colorado Springs, for a multicultural night of poetry and prose. The evening begins with a Know Your … More The Creative Writing Program and Latino Alliance present Spring Reading 2025: The Nearby Universe, Students, Faculty, and Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre
Brook Bhagat is proud to share that her poem, “Ghazal on Fire,” was selected as one of five finalists for the 2024 Orison Spiritual Literature Award in Poetry. “I have never been drawn to poetic forms of any kind,” she said. “They always felt like rules. But ghazals are different—so difficult and strange that they … More Brook Bhagat’s “Ghazal on Fire”: Finalist for Orison Spiritual Literature Award 2024
ReeAnn Hyde, also known as M.R. Hyde, is pleased to announce the publication of two new poetry collections: A Prayer From the Driven: Poems by a Christian and The Reluctant Poet, now available at Lulu.com and other fine retailers. From the website: A Prayer From the Driven: Poems by a Christian Poetry can be an … More Publication: Two new poetry collections from M.R. Hyde
This month, ReeAnn Hyde, aka M.R. Hyde, is excited to participate in two Holiday Fairs: This Saturday, November 16: Holiday Crafts, Gifts, and Baked Good Sale at the Historic Satellite Hotel from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM will feature Christmas ornaments, original art and reproductions, and a selection of her books. The Annual Mountain Artists Holiday Show and … More New M.R. Hyde poetry books and art on display and for sale at holiday shows in November and December
Come read and/or listen to spoooooky poems and stories on Halloweeeen! In the Rampart Aaaaaatrium! From members of the Nearby Uuuuniverse and other faculty and stuuuuudent writers! 3:30-4:30 in the afternooooon! Invite your stuuuudents!
Happy! Brook Bhagat was stoked to get the news that Rat’s Ass Review wants to publish “Liz Cheney Wins,” for the upcoming fall issue. She described the poem as “a celebration of a woman who risked her life to choose her integrity over her senate seat. It was written two years ago, after watching her … More “Liz Cheney Wins” forthcoming in Rat’s Ass Review- Brook Bhagat
Brook Bhagat is proud to share that three of her prose poems have been published on A Story in 100 Words. “For Yulia Navalnaya” is a tribute to the widow of Russian opposition leader and freedom fighter Alexi Navalny written on the occasion of Navalnaya’s husband’s death in prison. The same day, from exile, Navalnaya … More “For Julia Navalnaya,” “You Are Fine As You Are,” and “‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out,'” published on A Story in 100 Words- Brook Bhagat
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