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Celebrating Sweet Poetry: ‘I Bought the Peaches’

July 18, 2026

M.R. Hyde is proud to share that her poem, “I Bought the Peaches,” was recently published in Masticadores Canada, an online literary E-zine that is part of a global network of Masticadores magazines founded by Juan Re Crivello. The platform focuses on human-created literary works; in her delicious poem, Hyde celebrates summer and the uniquely human pleasure of munching roadside … More Celebrating Sweet Poetry: ‘I Bought the Peaches’

New Poetry from Amber Ridenour Walker & Brook Bhagat Published in Tempered Steel

July 10, 2026

Amber Ridenour Walker and Brook Bhagat are proud to share that their poetry has been published in the first installment of a new summer community folio from Tempered Steel, the literary and arts journal of Colorado State University Pueblo. The journal is now accepting submissions from residents of El Paso and Pueblo counties, along with submissions from … More New Poetry from Amber Ridenour Walker & Brook Bhagat Published in Tempered Steel

“Making ‘Magic Chai'”: Crafting Fiction in Times of Loss

July 10, 2026

Brook Bhagat is proud to share that her creative nonfiction essay, “Making ‘Magic Chai,’” was published on Ruadán Books’ writing craft blog, Thoughts from the Writer’s Desk. “Magic Chai” is a science fiction story about a woman traveling through time in hopes of saving her father’s life. It won second place in the Pikes Peak Library District‘s … More “Making ‘Magic Chai'”: Crafting Fiction in Times of Loss

M.R. Hyde’s Poem ‘Hateful Algorithms’ Published in Masticadores Canada

May 3, 2026

M.R. Hyde is happy to share that her poem, “Hateful Algorithms,” was recently published in Masticadores Canada, an online literary E-zine that is part of a global network of Masticadores magazines founded by Juan Re Crivello. The platform focuses on human-created literary works, and Hyde’s poem celebrates the uniquely human nature of books. Read it here.

Visiting Poet Juan Morales Coming to PPSC April 3

March 12, 2026

The Pikes Peak State College English Department is thrilled to share that the amazing poet Juan Morales is coming to PPSC on Friday, April 3, from 4-7 pm at the PPSC Downtown Campus Learning Commons, 100 West Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs. Juan J. Morales is the son of an Ecuadorian mother and Puerto Rican … More Visiting Poet Juan Morales Coming to PPSC April 3

See M.R. Hyde’s Latest Works at UCCS and MAC

February 7, 2026

M.R. Hyde is excited to have a one-person show at the UCCS Downtown Meeting Space. This is done through the coordination of the most helpful and supportive Jessica de la Luna, Vice President & Curator of the Pikes Peak Arts Council. See her two latest paintings and seventeen other pieces there from February 2 through March 2, 2026. The … More See M.R. Hyde’s Latest Works at UCCS and MAC

“A Day at the Lake” Published on A Story in 100 Words

February 3, 2026

Brook Bhagat is happy to share that her prose poem, “A Day at the Lake,” was published on A Story in 100 Words. The piece was written in a fantastic workshop on Ecopoetry led by poet brice maiurro at the Castle Rock Writers’ Conference, which several members of the Nearby Universe attended in August. The … More “A Day at the Lake” Published on A Story in 100 Words

Brook Bhagat’s Prose Poem Released in Red Ogre Review Anthology

December 14, 2025

Brook Bhagat‘s prose poem,“I Remember It Was Called an Ash, the Baby Tree That Was,” has been published in Bite More, Smash More: Red Ogre Review’s 2024-2025 Anthology. The collection, released on November 30, is the fourth book in the series from Red Ogre Review. It features dozens of poets, ranging from exciting new voices … More Brook Bhagat’s Prose Poem Released in Red Ogre Review Anthology

Brook Bhagat to Read “Wanderstar” at 40 West Anthology Launch Party

December 3, 2025

Brook Bhagat is proud to share that her poem, “Wanderstar,” is forthcoming in the 40 West Arts District anthology Progress, not Perfection. “Wanderstar” honors Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson, who died of cancer last summer. The anthology includes a special subsection of poetry dedicated to Gibson, each one written after a different poem of theirs. … More Brook Bhagat to Read “Wanderstar” at 40 West Anthology Launch Party

Join Us for Queer Lit Night with Ashley Cornelius & Nico Wilkinson

October 21, 2025

Brook Bhagat is happy to share that Queer Lit Night has been rescheduled for Wed, Nov 12 from 5-7 pm at the Pikes Peak State College Downtown Learning Commons, 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs. The evening will feature readings and performances from two amazing queer writers, Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius and Nico Wilkinson. … More Join Us for Queer Lit Night with Ashley Cornelius & Nico Wilkinson