Poetry published in the anthology ” When Women Speak”

Honored to have my signature poem, "When Women Speak" in this beautiful new anthology, When Women Speak Poetry Anthology Volume 1, edited by Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal. Honored to share the space with so many brilliant and talented women creatively bringing out their power and unfettered passion through this anthology. I'm honored to be part of the …

Poetry included in the historic anthology “The Polaris Trilogy” to be sent to the moon in the year 2024 in collaboration with NASA/SpaceX

I'm clearly over the moon to receive the news that one of my poems has been included in the historic anthology "The Polaris Trilogy" curated and edited by Joyce Brinkman, the Lead editor, to be sent to the moon in 2024. The poem has been accepted and will be published in January 2023, in the …

Poetry included as a public exhibit “The Surprising Thing About Gratitude” by walk_bye

I'm excited to share the news that my poem "Trails of Kindness" has been chosen to be displayed as an artwork in the public exhibit group show "The Surprising Thing About Gratitude" by walk_bye. The show unveiling as well as an activity will be put together by the Canco Park Conservancy (47 Dey Street, Jersey …

Poetry published in the anthology “Vibrant Voices- An Anthology of 21st Century Indian Women Poets” by Sahitya Akademi

I'm thrilled to share the news that one of my poems "Metamorphosis" has been included in the anthology "Vibrant Voices- An Anthology of 21st Century Indian Women Poets" published by Sahitya Akademi and edited by Seema Jain. It is indeed an honor to be part of such a coveted anthology featuring the voices of women …

Poetry published in anthology “Mosiac of Poetic Musings” by AuthorsPress

Elated to see my two poems " A Condolence call" and " Mother of the Forest" be part of the coveted anthology " Mosiac of the Poetry Musings" published by India-based AuthorsPress and brilliantly curated by Seema Jain, featuring the works of the contemporary women poets across the world. An honor to share the space …

Featured Poet in the Panaroma International Literature Festival 2023

PANORAMA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2023: Megha SOOD, USA (Delegate) As the stage is set for Panorama International Literature Festival, the world's lengthiest literature festival dedicated to humanity, participated by over 76 countries, we are proud to introduce our delegate, Megha Sood from the USA. We invite you to be part of the event which will …

Poetry Published in the 26th Annual Poetry Ink by Moonstone Press, Philadelphia, USA

I’m excited to share the news of my acceptance of my poem "Healing Love ( A Villanelle)" in the  Annual Anthology 26th Annual Poetry Ink by Moonstone Arts Center, Philadelphia. IThe poetry reading will take place on Jan 09, 2023. Moonstone Arts Center began in 1981 as Moonstone Readings at Robin’s Book Store. Although the bookstore closed in …

“The Kali Project” mentioned in the Journal of Commonwealth Literature, Dec 2022

I'm so excited to share the news that the anthology ("The Kali Project, Indie Blue Publishing, 2021) which I co-edited with Candice Daquin found a mention in the December issue of the Journal of Commonwealth Literature in the 'India Bibliography' article by Payal Nagpal and Shyamala A Narayan. It is a moment of elation to …

Poetry translated into Italian and published in France-based Articoli Liberi Literary Review

I'm elated to share the news that two of my poems have been translated into Italian and have been published in France-based, Articoli Liberi  Literary Review. Seeing my poems "My Body Is Not an Apology" and "Silence-A Lost Art" gives me the immeasurable joy that poetry transcends language. I'm extremely thankful for the editor-in-chief, Frank …

Poetry reading for the Cultivating Voices Live “New Books Showcase” Program on Sunday, December 11,2022, at 3 pm EDT

I'm thrilled to be sharing the space with Mary Louise Kiernan, Raul Sanchez, and Meg Kearny as part of the "New Books Showcase" by Cultivating Voices Live hosted by Sandy Yannone. I will be reading poems from my debut poetry collection " My Body Lives Like a Threat" published by FlowerSong Press in Jan 2022. …

Received a Mini-Grant from Kundiman

  I'm thrilled to share the news that I have received a #mini-grant from Kundiman for my next full-length poetry collection. I'm super excited to receive this support as I work toward my next poetry collection. Thankful to Bethany Swann, Megan Pinto, and Gina Chung for supporting creatives.   Kundiman is a national nonprofit organization …

List of Publications/Events/Awards for the month of November 2022

November was the month of Literary festivals and award functions. Some notable functions included the Juried Arts Awards by The Artist Forum. It was an honor and privilege to judge this year's Spoken Word Competition with my co-jurors David Dephy, Amos White, and Baron Wright. The month's highlight was my full-length inclusion in the coveted …

Poetry Published in the New York Public Library zine Vol 6 “Lost and Found”. Launch on Dec 01, 2022, by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), NYC

Thrilled to share the news that my poem "Deciphering the Madness and "Needs and Wants" have been published in the NYPL (New York Public Library) zine Vol 6  "Voices From Across" NYPL. The zine was officially launched on December 01, 2022. 4-5pm EDT. Thankful to Victoria James ( Adult Librarian, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library)  for supporting …

Poetry Published in the New York Public Library zine Vol 6 “Lost and Found”. Launch on Dec 01, 2022, by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), NYC

Thrilled to share the news that my poem "Deciphering the Madness and "Needs and Wants" have been published in the NYPL (New York Public Library) zine Vol 6  "Voices From Across" NYPL. The zine will be officially launched on December 01, 2022. 4-5pm EDT. Thankful to Victoria James ( Adult Librarian, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library)  for …