Category: Writing

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

Brook Bhagat’s “Cracking Collarbone Jones” featured in Osho News

July 6, 2025

“Cracking Collarbone Jones” is the true story of falling in love with a dream, and a piece of clay, and a man. It’s the true story of why Brook Bhagat went to India almost 25 years ago, and she’s so grateful to share that her intimate essay about the experience is featured this month in Osho … More Brook Bhagat’s “Cracking Collarbone Jones” featured in Osho News

Brook Bhagat’s “Ghazal on Fire”: Finalist for Orison Spiritual Literature Award 2024

December 15, 2024

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

Publication: Two new poetry collections from M.R. Hyde

December 9, 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

Brook Bhagat featured in new anthology from Unsolicited Press: Pen and Pulse released Nov 1

November 12, 2024

Brook Bhagat is thrilled to announce the release of Pen and Pulse, a new anthology on writing craft that features “Cracking Collarbone Jones,” the true love story between herself, her beloved, and India, which began with a hunk of clay in an empty sculpture studio in New York. The threads from beyond that wind through art … More Brook Bhagat featured in new anthology from Unsolicited Press: Pen and Pulse released Nov 1

New M.R. Hyde poetry books and art on display and for sale at holiday shows in November and December

November 12, 2024

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

Brook Bhagat to facilitate Surrealism Workshop at Castle Rock Writers’ Conference on August 24

August 23, 2024

Brook Bhagat is thrilled to facilitate a poetry workshop on the Surrealist Literary Movement at the Castle Rock Writers’ Conference in Lone Tree, CO tomorrow: Write What You Love Writers Conference, Saturday, Aug 24, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are separate tracks for poetry, fiction/CNF, and children’s lit. Friday night: $20 on Zoom.Saturday: $99 … More Brook Bhagat to facilitate Surrealism Workshop at Castle Rock Writers’ Conference on August 24

“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

July 24, 2024

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

This Saturday! M. R. Hyde, aka ReeAnn Hyde, featured at Academy Art & Frame Company’s 10th Annual Parking Lot Party and Artists’ Reception for “How Do You See God?”

July 18, 2024

ReeAnn Hyde, aka M. R. Hyde, is excited to share that she will be selling both her books and her art this Saturday, July 20, from 10am-4pm at Academy Art & Frame Company’s 10th Annual Parking Lot Party and Artists’ Reception, located at 7560 N. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs. From the AAFC website: ““How … More This Saturday! M. R. Hyde, aka ReeAnn Hyde, featured at Academy Art & Frame Company’s 10th Annual Parking Lot Party and Artists’ Reception for “How Do You See God?”