Slamming Poetry and Facilitating a Surrealism Workshop at the Pikes Peak Poetry Summit- Brook Bhagat

The 3rd annual PPLD Pikes Peak Poetry Summit created by Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius was awesome! Brook Bhagat was honored to be invited to facilitate a Surrealism workshop, where they discussed the Surrealist Movement in literature and art and played classic Surrealist games like the Exquisite Corpse. Later, she participated in a poetry slam … More Slamming Poetry and Facilitating a Surrealism Workshop at the Pikes Peak Poetry Summit- Brook Bhagat

Brook Bhagat to Facilitate Surrealist Poetry Workshop at Pikes Peak Poetry Summit April 13

April is National Poetry Month! The Pikes Peak Poetry Summit is Saturday, April 13 at the Hall (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall, next door to the PPSC Downtown Campus). This free poetry celebration is organized by PPLD and Pikes Peak Poet Laureate, Ashley Cornelius. It’s a full day of performances and activities, but you can … More Brook Bhagat to Facilitate Surrealist Poetry Workshop at Pikes Peak Poetry Summit April 13

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Anthology publication- Brook Bhagat

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

Paintings published in The Light Ekphrastic- Brook Bhagat

Brook Bhagat is happy to share that two of her watercolor paintings were published in the new issue of The Light Ekphrastic, where artists collaborate with poets to create new work. Check out the poem, “Unhitched,” by poet Josh Humphrey, which inspired “Freefall,” pictured here, and the “Six Poems for the Moon,” which he wrote … More Paintings published in The Light Ekphrastic- Brook Bhagat