Writing Group “Thursday Morning Poets” a proud recipient of the 2022 Queens Arts Fund

So proud to share the news that the writing group I'm part of "Thursday Morning Poets" founded by Queens Poet Laureate Maria Lisella has recently won the #2022QueensArtsFund. https://www.queenscouncilarts.org/2022-qaf-awardees Though I won't be able to be part of the writing workshop due to my scheduling conflicts, I highly encourage you all to join the free …

Certificate for Third Place State Level Winner, NAMI NJ Poetry Contest 2022

I'm happy to share the Certificate that I received from the NAMI NJ Poetry Contest 2022 for being the Third Place Satet Level winner in the poetry contest. NAMI New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy …

Poetry published in the Pittsburg based SETU Special edition “Colors of Love and Barriers”

An absolute honor to have my poem " Love is an elegy for acceptance" in the special edition of the Pittsburg-based SETU Online Magazine. The theme of the edition is "Colors of Love and Barriers"  and is guest edited by my dear talented poet and editor friend, Candice Daquin. I'm thrilled to share the space …

List of publications/Events/Press mentions for the month of July 2022

July has mostly been the month of taking it slow and spending time with my family. The notable events include the Book launch of the “Black Fire this Time” at the Hoboken Library along with the poetry readings alongside literary stalwarts like Quincy Troupe, Margaret Troupe, Raymond Nat Turner, and Keisha Gaye Anderson. It was …

Poetry Published in the Oprelle’s “2021 Matter” Anthology

I'm thrilled to share that my prose poem "Dead Constellation" was shortlisted and is now published in the Matter II Volume 1 anthology by Operelle Publicaitons. The anthology features the winning, finalist, and shortlisted poems in the anthology as part of the contest that took place in 2021.  I'm thankful to Brooke Suddeth and team …

Request to Nominate “My Body Lives Like a Threat” for the NEA Big Read Program

Please nominate "My Body Lives Like a Threat" for the NEA's (National Endowment for Arts) Big Read Program. You can also do this anonymously. The process is simple and it will take only a few minutes. For additional information about my collection you can visit this link https://www.flowersongpress.com/.../my-body-lives-like-a... Nomination Link: https://www.arts.gov/.../suggest-a-new-nea-big-read-title Happy Poetry!! Megha Sood

Featured Poet with two groups at the upcoming New York Poetry Festival, Governors Island September 11-12, 2022

I'm excited to announce that I'm part of the two poetry reading groups at the 13th annual New York Poetry Festival 2022 to be held at Governors Island, NY on September 11-12, 2022. I'm going to be reading with the Brooklyn-based,  Brownstone Poets and Thursday Morning Poets. I will be performing on the "The Brinkley" …

East Coast Poetry Readings From the Anthology “Black Fire This Time” at the Queens Public Library ( Virtual), August 24, 2022, 7-8pm EDT featuring Sonia Sanchez, Keisha Anderson, Raymond Nat Taylor and Megha Sood

I'm beyond excited to share the details of the next poetry reading from the anthology "Black Fire This Time" edited by Dr. Kim Mcmillon and published by Willow Books. It's an honor of a lifetime to share the space with my literary guru and eminent poet, writer and activist, Sonia Sanchez. The reading will also …