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

M.R. Hyde: Art Shows in December and January

December 9, 2024

The Mountain Artists show, with the theme of water, continues at the Woodland Park Library through February. Academy Art and Frame Company gallery in Colorado Springs has a 20% off of everything sale December 12-January 31! Hyde’s Gnarled series is still there along with the very eclectic artists represented.  Consider the gift of art for Christmas. The Manitou Art … More M.R. Hyde: Art Shows in December and January

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

M.R. Hyde: Colorado State Fair and September Art Shows

September 28, 2024

Congratulations to ReeAnn Hyde, aka M. R. Hyde, for taking home two well-earned ribbons for her incredible art at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Show. She said she was honored to participate alongside many talented artists, including her 87-year-old mother! ReeAnn’s work is joyful, a celebration of the natural world; it’s no wonder it … More M.R. Hyde: Colorado State Fair and September Art Shows

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

“Liz Cheney Wins” forthcoming in Rat’s Ass Review- Brook Bhagat

August 23, 2024

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

“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