I'm elated to share the news that I have been nominated for the Jersey City Arts Award in the Literary Category. A city I have called home for almost 15 years and a city that gave flight to my dreams of being a poet, a literary activist, and an editor. Grateful from the bottom of … Continue reading Nominated for the 2022 Jersey City Arts Award in the Literary Arts category
Month: September 2022
Featured Poet on the show The Collective with Gina Duran, Oct 02, 2022 , 6-7 EDT
Looking forward to my discussion with Gina Duran on the Collective Show on October 02, 2022, at 6-7pm EDT/3-4PDT This Sunday, tune in to welcome Poet and Literary Activist, Megha Sood, on The Collective, 3-4pm PST; 6-7pm EST. @meghasworld16 @thecollective_kqbh Megha Sood is an Award-winning Asian American Poet, Editor, Author, and Literary Activist from New … Continue reading Featured Poet on the show The Collective with Gina Duran, Oct 02, 2022 , 6-7 EDT
Featured Poet at the Poet’s Cafe for the 32nd Annual Jersey City Art and Studio Tour, NJ’s Largest Art Tour JCAST, October 01, 2022
I'm elated to share the news that I have been chosen to perform at the Poets' Cafe on October 01, 2022, as part of the 32 Jersey City Art and Studio Tour. Immensely thankful to Greenville Arts CrossRoads founder Melida Rodas and Rescue Poetix for giving me the opportunity. Honored to share the space with … Continue reading Featured Poet at the Poet’s Cafe for the 32nd Annual Jersey City Art and Studio Tour, NJ’s Largest Art Tour JCAST, October 01, 2022
Press Mention for the Upcoming Poetry reading at the 91st Street community Garden
Happy to share the press mention for my writing group " Thursday Morning POets" at the 91st Community Garden in the West Side Rag. Below is the link. https://www.westsiderag.com/2022/09/22/welcome-fall-a-poetry-reading-and-planting-in-the-91st-street-garden-on-saturday More Press Mention: https://www.horticulturecourses.info/welcome-fall-poetry-reading-and-planting-in-the-91st-street-garden-saturday/ https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/calendar/event/20220924/1951723/thursday-morning-poets-reading-at-riverside-park-for-100-thousand-poets-for-change-global-event https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/uws-nuggets-breakfast-popup-grand-bazaar-poetry-reading/ https://stagebuddy.com/event/thursday-morning-poets-read-riverside-park-in-nyc-for-100-thousand-poets-for-change-global-event Happy Poetry!! Megha Sood
Foreword for the poetry collection “The Abyss: Poems for our World” by Geza Tatrallyay
I'm elated to share the news that I had the honor to write the foreword for the fifth collection of poetry published by the eminent poet, and writer, Geza Tatrallyay called " The Abyss: Poems for our World". The book has been published on September 01, 2022, by Quebec-based publishing press, Deau Voiliers Publishing. About … Continue reading Foreword for the poetry collection “The Abyss: Poems for our World” by Geza Tatrallyay
Poetry Published in the National Beats Poetry Foundation Anthology 2022
I'm thrilled to share the news that my poem "My Experience as a First generation immigrant" has been accepted for publication in the National Beat Poetry Foundation Anthology 2022. I'm grateful to Debbie Tousan Kilday for accepting my poem and giving it a space in such an esteemed anthology, The poem is part of my … Continue reading Poetry Published in the National Beats Poetry Foundation Anthology 2022
Interview published on Elizabeth M Castillo website, #EMCWritesPoetry #EMC6Things
Happy to share an interesting interview of mine with Elizabeth M Castillo. The interview lists the six different things I like in terms of my writing, journey, reading interest and other things. if you are interested in knowing a little more about me, you can read the interview here. https://www.elizabethmcastillo.net/post/6-things-with-megha-sood-author-of-my-body-lives-like-a-threat Elizabeth M Castillo is a … Continue reading Interview published on Elizabeth M Castillo website, #EMCWritesPoetry #EMC6Things
Poetry Published in the anthology “Tapestry of Women in Indian Mythology” by Hawakal Publishing
I'm extremely elated to share the news that three of my poems have been featured in the anthology "Tapestry of Women in Indian Mythology" edited by eminent poet, editor, and educator, Dr. Meenakshi Mohan. The anthology features 70 poets across the world and has been published by Hawakal Publishers. My three poems in this collection … Continue reading Poetry Published in the anthology “Tapestry of Women in Indian Mythology” by Hawakal Publishing
Poetry reading for the 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Sept 24, 2022, 1pm EDT at the 91st Street Community Garden, NY
I'm thrilled to be part of the global event 100 Thousand Poets for Change along with my poetry group, Thursday Morning Group. The poetry reading will take place in the garden on September 24, 2022 at 1 pm EDT. I'm grateful to my talented poet and friend, Isabella Wagner for making this happen. The details … Continue reading Poetry reading for the 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Sept 24, 2022, 1pm EDT at the 91st Street Community Garden, NY
Poetry Published in North of Oxford Anthology II ” Pandemic Of Violence-Poets Speak”
Honored to be published in the "PANDEMIC OF VIOLENCE II – Poets Speak AN ANTHOLOGY ONLINE FROM NORTH OF OXFORD". My poem " The Revolving Door" has been published in the current edition. Honored to share the space with TS Hawkins, Charles Rammelkamp, Dee Allen, Mike Reis, Bruce Deemer, Kyle Toon, George McDermott, Lois Perch … Continue reading Poetry Published in North of Oxford Anthology II ” Pandemic Of Violence-Poets Speak”
Featured poet on the Literary Excursions on September 12, 2022 6-7:15pm EDT
Extremely honored to be part of the literary excursions discussion on September 12, 2022. Honored to share the space with amazingly brilliant and talented, Kamala Platt. The event will be convened by Carmen Bugan and Pramila Venkatswaran. I will be reading a few poems from my debut poetry collection " My Body Lives Like a … Continue reading Featured poet on the Literary Excursions on September 12, 2022 6-7:15pm EDT
Poetry published in the London/Berlin Ekphrastic journal , Visual Verse Vol 9, Chapter 10
It’s always a pleasure to see my words in the London/Berlin-based Ekphrastic journal Visual Verse: Online Anthology of Art and Words. Come read my poem “Semantics of a Curious Mind” in response to the image above. Happy Poetry!! Megha Sood
The Excitement is Growing: Brownstone Poets at the NYC Poetry Festival on Governors Island, Saturday, September 10 at 11:30 A.M.
Looking forward to my feature with the BrownStone Poets at the upcoming New York Poetry Festival 2022 on September 10, 2022.
Spend a poetic day on Colonels Row, Governors Island on Saturday, September 10, and please make a stop at the White Horse stage at 11:30 a.m. to hear the wordsmiths from Brownstone Poets.
Our September features are:
Ptr Kozlowski
Dorothy Cantwell
Roxanne Hoffman
Megha Sood
You $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print and pays our features. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.
Your $5 contribution counts as one attendance toward inclusion in our 2023 anthology. And will be applied towards the honorarium for our features. Donations will accepted during August and September via PayPal at pcarragon@gmail.com. Or in person at the festival.
Please make your $5 contribution:https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO
(Note that your contribution is not refundable.)
For more info about the NYC Poetry Festival please visit the festival’s website:www.newyorkcitypoetryfestival.com
A round trip ferry ticket is price of admission to this otherwise free event, and the…
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