Nearby Universe members on the lineup at the Pikes Peak State College Spring Reading and Visiting Writer Event featuring Patricia Meredith

March 11, 2024

After an amazing experience last year, we’re back again at Studio West for the Spring Reading on Thursday, March 21, 2024! The evening will begin with hot drinks and treats at 5:30 pm in the Art Gallery, courtesy of the Student Government Association. Enjoy a snack, rub elbows with poets and artists, and check out … More Nearby Universe members on the lineup at the Pikes Peak State College Spring Reading and Visiting Writer Event featuring Patricia Meredith

“Little Girl” published in SITREP- Jennifer Valk

November 15, 2023

Congratulations to Jennifer Valk, whose poem, “Little Girl,” was published earlier this month in SITREP, a literary publication that honors the voices of military service members, veterans, and their families at Pikes Peak Community College. SITREP is a subsection of Parley, the PPSC literary magazine, that works in collaboration with Military and Veterans Programs and … More “Little Girl” published in SITREP- Jennifer Valk

“Making ‘Magic Chai,'” an essay on writing craft, forthcoming in creative nonfiction anthology- Brook Bhagat

November 15, 2023

Brook Bhagat is proud to share that her true love story, “Cracking Collarbone Jones,” has been accepted by Unsolicited Press for publication in an anthology set for release in July 2024. The small press also produced her full-length collection of poetry and short stories, Only Flying, in 2021. She’s grateful to the Nearby Universe for … More “Making ‘Magic Chai,'” an essay on writing craft, forthcoming in creative nonfiction anthology- Brook Bhagat

Brook Bhagat’s “Magic Chai” ties for second in PPLD fiction writing contest

September 7, 2023

Brook Bhagat is pleased to announce that her short story, “Magic Chai,” tied for second place this August in the Pikes Peak Library District’s annual fiction writing contest, All Pikes Peak Writes. This year, the contest required that each story in the adult writing category be under 3500 words and begin with the sentence, “The … More Brook Bhagat’s “Magic Chai” ties for second in PPLD fiction writing contest

“You Were Born in Butterfly” published in Ripples on the Pond: Meditation, a special themed issue from The Closed Eye Open

September 2, 2023

Brook Bhagat is proud to share that her poem, “You Were Born in Butterfly,” was published in Ripples on the Pond: Meditation, a special themed issue from The Closed Eye Open. The poem was previously published in her full-length collection of poetry and short stories, Only Flying. Read the full issue HERE.

“The King’s Creatures” opens at Library 21c- ReeAnn Hyde

July 11, 2023

Congratulations to ReeAnn Hyde, who works under the pen name M. R. Hyde, on her one-woman art show, “The King’s Creatures.” The show opened this month on the first floor at PPLD’s Library 21c with a Meet the Artist event. This gorgeous show features paintings and prints of animals and can be seen any time … More “The King’s Creatures” opens at Library 21c- ReeAnn Hyde

Poetry forthcoming in Ripples on the Pond: Meditation, a special themed issue of The Closed Eye Open- Brook Bhagat

July 1, 2023

Brook Bhagat is happy to share that her poem, “You Were Born in Butterfly,” from her poetry and short story collection Only Flying, has been selected for Ripples on the Pond: Meditation, a special themed issue of The Closed Eye Open to be released in late summer. This literary journal likes to “explore the creative … More Poetry forthcoming in Ripples on the Pond: Meditation, a special themed issue of The Closed Eye Open- Brook Bhagat

“The King’s Creatures,” M.R. Hyde’s one-woman art show at Library 21c, opens July 1

June 24, 2023

ReeAnn Hyde, also known by her pen name, M. R. Hyde, is proud to announce her upcoming one-woman show, “The King’s Creatures: Retrospective and Current Works,” at the Pikes Peak Library District‘s Library 21c. On Saturday, July 1, there will be a Meet the Artist event from 2-4 pm to celebrate the opening. The exhibit … More “The King’s Creatures,” M.R. Hyde’s one-woman art show at Library 21c, opens July 1

Anthology publication- Brook Bhagat

June 3, 2023

Brook Bhagat is thrilled to announce the release of A Season for Romance: Summer Simmer, an anthology including her poems, “Immaculate” and “Blueshift.” This free ebook is already topping the charts in Amazon– it’s #1 in LGBTQ+ Short Stories, #1 in Short Story Anthologies & Collections, and #1 in LGBTQ+ Science Fiction (Kindle Store). Download … More Anthology publication- Brook Bhagat