Tag: PPLD

Double Phoenix Rising Friday, April 25: The Triumphant Return of the PPSC Authors Collection and Colorado Poet Laureate Emeritus Bobby LeFebre

April 16, 2025

The first phoenix is the PPSC Authors Collection, a sparkly brainchild that came to Brook Bhagat seven years ago in the stellar nursery of the Nearby Universe, the employee writers’ group she had just created at Pikes Peak State College. The collection would feature not only faculty writers, like other universities, but also staff, making … More Double Phoenix Rising Friday, April 25: The Triumphant Return of the PPSC Authors Collection and Colorado Poet Laureate Emeritus Bobby LeFebre

Book signing at 18th Annual Mountain of Authors- Brook Bhagat

June 14, 2024

Brook Bhagat is thrilled to be selected as a showcase author for the 18th annual PPLD Mountain of Authors on Saturday, June 22 from 12-4:30 p.m. at the Venue, Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. She’ll be signing copies of her book, Only Flying. Mountain of Authors (MOA) is an annual community program that provides an opportunity … More Book signing at 18th Annual Mountain of Authors- Brook Bhagat

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

April 17, 2024

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 7, 2024

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

“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

“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

“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

Brook Bhagat selected to be a showcase author at Mountain of Authors

April 18, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, Brook Bhagat will be a showcase author signing her book, Only Flying, at another free, library-sponsored event: the 17th annual Mountain of Authors at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr, from 12:00 pm-4:30 pm. Highlights include an author panel featuring Patricia Raybon, Randi Samuelson-Brown, and Marc Cameron. The keynote speaker will … More Brook Bhagat selected to be a showcase author at Mountain of Authors

Author signing: Brook Bhagat at the Pikes Peak Poetry Summit Saturday, April 22

April 18, 2023

The 2023 Pikes Peak Poetry Summit is a celebration of poetry held each April in honor of national poetry month. It’s a day full of free poetry and music performances, workshops, an open mic, and more, sponsored by the Pikes Peak Library District and organized by our Pikes Peak Poet Laureate, Ashley Cornelius. This year’s … More Author signing: Brook Bhagat at the Pikes Peak Poetry Summit Saturday, April 22