Work in Progress!! I have started working towards the publication of my #debut #fulllength #poetrycollection " My Body Lives Like a Threat" with my talented and kind publisher Edward Vidaurre of FlowerSong Press So overwhelmed by the generosity of the advanced readers, poets, and friends from the lit community in bringing this dream … Continue reading My Debut Full Length Poetry Collection “My Body Lives Like a Threat” Coming soon!!
Month: October 2021
Review of the anthology “The Kali Project” by Sanjula Sharma in Muse India , a Literary e-Journal
Thrilled to see another review of the "Tha Kali Project" an anthology I co-edited with Candice Daquin for Indie Blue Publishing featuring the work of 200+ Indian Women writers. The review was published in the literary e-journal : Muse India. The brllaint and the detailed review has been done by Sanjula Sharma. Immensely grateful to … Continue reading Review of the anthology “The Kali Project” by Sanjula Sharma in Muse India , a Literary e-Journal
My Chapbook “My Body Is Not an Apology” by Finishing Line Press trending at no 5 on Amazon under the Asian American Poetry ( New releases)
OMG My Chapbook is trending at no 5 on Amazon today.Right after my literary guru, Ocean Vuong's latest release "Time is a Mother" Do order your copies!!!! Thanks a million to those who supported my work. Links : Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Body-Not-Apology-Megha-Sood/dp/1646626354/ref=sr_1_3?crid=LKMFHSSA3AQ3&dchild=1&keywords=my+body+is+not+an+apology&qid=1634573961&sprefix=My+Body+is+not+an%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-3 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-body-is-not-an-apology-megha-sood/1140231102;jsessionid=72B5546D4F6A9030EAB2A288C832609D.prodny_store01-atgap04?ean=9781646626359 Happy Poetry!! Megha Sood
Featured Poet in the Muddy Poetry Review #25, Fall Edition 2021
I'm thrilled to be one of the #featuredpoets in the Fall edition of the Muddy poetry Review. So honored to share the space with the fellow featured poets Sha Huang, Doug Holder, David P. Miller, Jane Williams,Anatoly Molotkov, and Vince Gotera. Also, happy to share space with Patricia Carragon, Betsy Mars, Carrie Magnus Radna, Kate … Continue reading Featured Poet in the Muddy Poetry Review #25, Fall Edition 2021
Panelist at the AWP22 Conference, March 23-26, 2022, Philadelphia, USA
Thrilled to be part of my first #AWP22 ( Association of Writers and Writing Program ) conference for the event "Creative Activism in Words & Action: Writers & Activists at the United Nations" on behalf of Life and Legends . The AWP Conference & Bookfair is the annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and … Continue reading Panelist at the AWP22 Conference, March 23-26, 2022, Philadelphia, USA
Featured on the Poets Wear Prada podcast
I'm immensely grateful to EIC and founder of Poets Wear Prada Publishing Press, Roxanne Hoffman for featuring me on the podcast. I'm reading poem " Does Hurt Have a Gender", from my chapbook " My Body Is not an Apology" by Finishing Line Press. You can listen to the podcast here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/42914/9352044?fbclid=IwAR2PkG7kWwhQNNNENfY2_xhX6fgvPq4p_eHdTGPde8-SGmhX5VjipHsmfLI Happy Poetry!! Megha … Continue reading Featured on the Poets Wear Prada podcast
Featured in UK based Poetry Podcast “Eat the Storms” hosted and produced by Damien Donnelly
I'm thrilled to be featured in the UK based Poetry Podcast " Eat The Storms" hosted and produced by Irish poet Damien B Donnelly. The #poetrypodcast has been aired on Saturday, 09, 2021 at 5pm UK time. I'm honored to share the space with Paul Adam Short, Theresa Donnelly,James Nyugen and Elizabeth M Castillo. You … Continue reading Featured in UK based Poetry Podcast “Eat the Storms” hosted and produced by Damien Donnelly
Featured Artist in the “When Women Speak” event at the Newark Arts Festival ,Oct 09, 2021
Honored to share the space with award winning poet Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal , Jersey City Poet Laureate Rescue Poetix , Paterson Poet Laureate Talena Lachelle Queen , Dujuana Sharese , Mariah Ayscue , Dayana Poulard , Isabel Cruz, Leloni Lopez And many more at the Newark Arts festival 2021. "When Women Speak" happened on the evening … Continue reading Featured Artist in the “When Women Speak” event at the Newark Arts Festival ,Oct 09, 2021
Poetry Published in the International Writer’s Journal Year 2 No 3/2021 (July-September 2021)
I’m thrilled to see my poem published in the International Writer’s Journal Year 2 No 3 . I’m really thankful to the editors David Paul Vnuck and Muguras Maria Vnuck for supporting my work. Also, to Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy as an editorial counselor (India) for the magazine. I'm proud to share the space with eminent poet Hema Ravi ,Michael Lee Johnson,, Neelam … Continue reading Poetry Published in the International Writer’s Journal Year 2 No 3/2021 (July-September 2021)
Unboxing Author copies of chapbook “My Body Is Not an Apology” by Finishing Line Press
The Day Finally Came!!!! Yesterday I received my set of #authorcopies of my chapbook "My Body Is Not an Apology" by Finishing Line Press. I'm so excited to share the unboxingvideo of the same made by my son, Siddharth. Watch the video here--> https://youtu.be/gJWHurO_Ttw The #chapbook is now available through #IngramBookGroup, a leader in wholesale … Continue reading Unboxing Author copies of chapbook “My Body Is Not an Apology” by Finishing Line Press
List of Publications/Events/Press Mentions for the month of September 2021
September is always a month of transition for me. Change is movement and movement is life. September is also special to me in more ways than one as it's my son's and my birthday month too. In addition to the family celebrations, the month also gave me the opportunity to celebrate poetry. I was proud … Continue reading List of Publications/Events/Press Mentions for the month of September 2021
Featured Poet at 4th Annual Paterson Poetry Festival 2021
Sharing some pics from #Day2 of the 4th Annual Paterson Poetry Festival. It was an honor and blessing to meet my poetry friends in person and to watch them rock the stage. I was blessed to share the stage as a #featuredpoet with James C Ellerbe and Mwikali words. The event was also graced by … Continue reading Featured Poet at 4th Annual Paterson Poetry Festival 2021
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