Poetry Published in e-anthology ” From My Window”

I'm honored to have my poem "Anticipation" in the online anthology "From My Window" curated by Pooja Garg and Bhaswati Ghosh.  Grateful to both and the team for putting this profound creative work together. Looking out the window stitches up a plethora of emotions that is masterfully captured in the various works curated in this … Continue reading Poetry Published in e-anthology ” From My Window”

Featured Poet in Matwaala “New Book Showcase”, July 16, 10:30am EDT

I'm thrilled to be part of the upcoming "New Book Showcase"  by Matwaala, a South Asian Diaspora Poets Collective. I will be reading from my debut full-length "My Body Lives Like a Threat", FlowerSong Press, 2022 Honored to be reading alongside some of the brilliant and esteemed  South Asian diasporic voices Sophia Naz,  Indran Amirthanayagam, Pramila … Continue reading Featured Poet in Matwaala “New Book Showcase”, July 16, 10:30am EDT

Poetry Published in the New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2023, Book Launch on June 28 and June 29, 2023

Thrilled to have my poem "Gluttony" in the New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2023. The book launch is happening at the following two places Courtyard by Marriott Parsippany, 3769 US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ  and HYATT PLACE MT. LAUREL 8000 Crawford Place, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 on June 28 and June 29 respectively. Link for : New … Continue reading Poetry Published in the New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2023, Book Launch on June 28 and June 29, 2023

Featured Poet for the Hamilton Arts Festival 2023 with When Women Speak, June 21, 2023

I'm thrilled to be performing with my sisters at the "When Women Speak" for the Hamilton Arts Festival 2023 as part of the Paterson Performing Arts Development Council. The Hamilton Arts Festival is a series of community activities and events, including film screenings, theatrical performances, roundtable discussions, and much more. The When Women Speak component … Continue reading Featured Poet for the Hamilton Arts Festival 2023 with When Women Speak, June 21, 2023

Featured Poet at the “Poetry Slam on Poe’s Porch”, June 24, 1-6pm EDT, Bronx

I'm thrilled to share the news that the poetry seminars that were happening in the historic Poe cottage located in the Bronx have reached an end with the finale of the event " Poetry Slam on Poe's Porch" happening g on June 24, 2023. My writing group "Thursday Morning Poets" will be one of the … Continue reading Featured Poet at the “Poetry Slam on Poe’s Porch”, June 24, 1-6pm EDT, Bronx

Poetry published in the anthology “Tribute to Nikki Giovanni” by Moonstone Arts Press

I'm honored to have a poem in the anthology "Tribute to Nikki Giovanni" published by Philadelphia-based press, MoonstoneArts. Honored to share the space with R Bremner and many more. You can see the list of poets published here : https://moonstone-arts-center.square.site/product/tribute-to-nikki-giovanni/427 Happy Poetry!! Megha Sood

Fourth Place Winner State Level NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Poetry Contest 2023

I'm happy to share the news that my poem has been placed as a fourth-place winner for the New Jersey NAMI Dara Axelrod Poetry Contest 2022. Thankful to the people who voted for and supported me. Congratulations!! to the fellow winners and the finalists. You can read the works of the Top 10 finalists in … Continue reading Fourth Place Winner State Level NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Poetry Contest 2023

Featured Poet in The Arts House event “Words and Drums” at the Destination Art Space on June 02, 2023#GreenvilleArtsCrossRoads

Friday, June 2nd, 7pm-10pm Destination Art Space & Greenville Arts Crossroads Three Thirds Cafe - 400 Claremont Avenue Jersey City, NJ Details: https://www.jcfridays.com/post/words-drums-7pm-10pm Greenville-based collective invites you to celebrate the words of homegrown poets accompanied by Jersey City percussionist, Carmen Arroyo. Curated by Rescue Poetix, this poetry event is where rhythm, words, and community bloom. … Continue reading Featured Poet in The Arts House event “Words and Drums” at the Destination Art Space on June 02, 2023#GreenvilleArtsCrossRoads

List of Publications, events and Press Mentions for the month of May 2023

The marvelous month of May brought me numerous opportunities to make connections in the creative community through workshops, salons, and reading events. The two highlights of the month were the #Salon 23 event at the Dolby Screening Theater where I shared the space with eminent poets and filmmakers. The Artists Forum Salon 2023 was part … Continue reading List of Publications, events and Press Mentions for the month of May 2023

Poetry published in the anthology ” S/He Speaks: Voices of Women & Trans Folx” by Moonstone Arts Press

I'm honored to have the poem " I Dont Know which is Worse" in the anthology " S/He Speaks: Voices of Women & Trans Folx"  edited by Cassendre Xavier and T. S Daubert and published by Philadelphia-based press, MoonstoneArts. Happy Poetry!! Megha Sood