Poetry Published in the New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2022

I'm excited to know that one of my poems has been selected in the anthology "New Jersey Bards Poetry review 2022" curated and edited by James P Wagner and will be published by Local Gems Press. The book launch event for the anthology has been planned at the following two venues Book Launch Venue Thursday, …

Featured Poem in the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), May 2022

I'm thrilled to share the news that my poem "My Morning Routine" has been chosen as the featured poem in the National League of American Pen Women, May 22 edition. I'm thankful to the poetry editor,  Karen Morris for supporting my work. It's an honor to be selected as the featured poem among brilliant writers. …

Poetry as part of the Public Art Event “Far East” in collaboration with Walk_Bye and JCFPL

Thrilled to share that my poem " Heritage" has been selected as a part of the international exhibition "Far East" in collaboration with Walk_bye, founded and managed by Catalina Arunguren. The exhibition will be on display in the Hamilton Part, Jersey City, New Jersey for almost two months starting May 21, 2022. The artists chosen …

Longlisted for the UK based Erbacce Poetry Prize 2022 amongst 15,000 entries

I’m so thrilled to share the news that I have been longlisted for the UK-based coveted Erbacce Poetry Prize 2022. This year the competition received a whopping submission of 15,000 and my poem was one of the 150 longlisted entries. All the selections were judged blind. Honored to share space with Adam Levon Brown and …

Poetry Published in the anthology ” Tapestry of Women in Indian Mythology” by Hawakal Publications

I'm thrilled to have three poems in the esteemed anthology "Tapestry of women in Indian Mythology" by Hawakal Publications. Immensely thankful to the editor Dr. Meenakshi Mohan, Kiriti Sengupta, and Bitan Chakraborty. for bringing out this gorgeous anthology to the world. Friends, Hawakal takes pride in presenting "Tapestry of Women in Indian Mythology," introduced and …

Poetry reading event “Community Awareness Series Celebrates AAPI ” at Hamilton Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, May 21, 12-3pm EDT in collaboration with InFull Color and Jersey City Public Library #AAPIHeritage #PoetryCommunity #JCFPL #InFullColor

I'm thrilled to be part of the "Community Awareness Series" in collaboration with InFull Color and Jersey City Free Public Library to celebrate the AAPI Heritage Month on May 21, 2022. Super excited to be performing alongside  Crystal Davis ( Poet and Co-founder of Open Road Poetry), Summer Dawn ( Founder and creator of the …

Poetry Shortlisted in the Top 10 State level 2022 NAMI NJ Poetry Contest. Please Vote!!

I'm elated to share that my poem "Silent Chaos" has been shortlisted as the Top 10 in the State Level NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Poetry Contest. The top 3 highly voted poems will be chosen as the winners. You can vote for the Top 3 poems here. You can read my poem "Silent Chaos" and …

Poetry reading event ” Taking Back the Uterus” on Monday 16, 2022 9pm EST/8pmCDT/6PMPT

I'm absolutely honored to be part of this upcoming poetry reading with my fellow poets in support of the freedom of reproductive rights whose sanctity has been maintained for almost 50 years. It is absolutely necessary to speak about the effect of the reproductive rights ban and what a damaging impact it will have on …

Poetry Published in the historical anthology “Black Fire This Time” , Willow Books

I'm extremely elated to receive my contributor copy of the "Black Fire This Time" anthology edited by Dr. Kim Mcmillon and co-edited by Kofi Antawi and published by Willow Books, a flagship imprint of the award-winning Aquarius books. The anthology includes the work of Nikki Giovanni, James Baldwin, Ishmael Reed, Margaret Walker, Dudley Randall, Gwendolyn Brooks, …

Brownstone Poets on Zoom: Megha Sood, Juan Pablo Mobili, Carolyne Wright, Sat, May 28 at 2 p.m. EST

Looking forward to my next #booktour event at the Brooklyn NY based Brownstone Poets. Come join me as I read from my poetry collection ” “My Body Lives Like a Threat” published by FlowerSong Press, 2022

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BrownstonePoets on Zoom

Saturday, May 28 , 2022

from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST on Zoom

Megha Sood

Juan Pablo Mobili

Carolyne Wright

Plus a limited open mic

$5

Hosted by Patricia Carragon

Please follow directions below, completing both steps at least two days before the reading to avoid delays entering the meeting room. Note the order of the open mic follows the order of signup. Sign up early to read early in the program. Last-minute signup means you will read at the end of the program.

Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print and pays our features. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.

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List of Publications/Events/Book Tour/Mentions for the month of April 2022 #NationalPoetryMonth22

April being the National Poetry Month was brimming with events, reading, and poetry festivals. In addition to winning the Broadside Poetry Contest at the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Festival and being shortlisted in the UK-based Stafford Lit festival, I was also blessed to be part of the New Orleans Poetry Festival. Immensely thankful to Lucinda …