Poem ” Definition: An Ode to Feminism” to be published in 2024 Nat’l & Int’l 2024 Goddess Anthology by National Beat Poetry Foundation

I'm thrilled to share that my poem  "Definition: An Ode to Feminism" will be published in 2024 Nat’l & Int’l 2024 Goddess Anthology by the National Beat Poetry Foundation. Grateful to Debbie Tosun Kilday for giving it a space in an anthology honoring women. Looking forward to its publication. Regards, Megha

List of Publications/Events/Press Mentions for March and April 2024

The months of March and April being International Women’s Month and National Poetry Month brought a plethora of good news to this little poet's heart. I was accepted into a dream workshop of mine by the VONA foundation( Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation ), in addition to this my poetry collection “My Body Lives …

Poetry and prompts mentioned in Joan Kwon Glass’s Substack

I'm grateful to Joan Kwon Glass as she shared my poem "Trails of Kindness", previously published in the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) matched with poetry prompts. Visit her substack to read the poems and the poetry prompts from writers across the writing community. I'm extremely grateful to Joan for giving me the …

List of Publications/Events/Press mentions for Jan and Feb 2024

January and February have always been the months of new beginnings and change. Notable publications in these two months included anthologies “CAPS 25th year anthology”  and “ Fatal  Force: Poetic Justice” by Moonstone Arts. It was an honor and pleasure to read alongside Martin Espada. Grateful to Pramila Venkateswaran for publishing my book review “My …

Poetry published in the anthology “Fatal Force- Poetic Justice” by Moonstone Arts featuring Martin Espada

I'm honored to have my poem "An Act of Self Defense", previously published in my full length ( "My Body Lives Like a Threat", FlowerSong Press, 2022)  included in the anthology  "Fatal Force - Poetic Justice" to be published by Moonstone Arts. I'm honored to share the space with Martin Espada whose poem "“Officer Mark …

Poetry Published in the newspaper “Madras Courier”, India, Feb 2024

I'm so excited and thrilled to be part of this esteemed publication. Thankful to the Madras Courier for publishing my poem "Poem and Its Hunger" in the 239-year-old newspaper from India. In the words of the editor :  Poetry is powerful. Poems speak to your soul. They appeal to your inner conscience, and tell tales …

Poetry published in the e-zine Panoplyzine, Issue 26, Winter 2024

I'm elated to share the news that the first publication of this year starts with the ezine Panoplyzine featuring my poem "Metronome". Grateful to the editor-in-chief, Jeff Santosuosso for giving me space in such an esteemed magazine. You can read the poem here: https://panoplyzine.com/Metronome-by-Megha-Sood/ In the words of the editor : Panoplyzine is a fresh …

Poetry published in Rhetorica Journal , Department of English and Modern European languages, University of Lucknow, India

I'm honored to have my three poems " True Masterpiece", "Joy His Face Brings" and "Family Album" in the journal, Rhetorica ( A Literary Journal of Arts) published by the Department of English and Modern Contemporary Languages, University of Lucknow. I'm immensely grateful to the EIC Ranu Uniyal for the opportunity and for supporting my …

List of Publications/Events/Press mentions for the month of July and August 2023

July has always been the year's highlight because of the annual New York Poetry Festival. This year I was blessed to be the featured poet for two poetry groups on Algonquin and White Horse  Stage at the Governor Island namely Thursday Morning Poets and Brownstone Poets. Thankful to EIC Brownstone Poets, Patricia Carragon for giving …

Poetry published in the anthology “Harbinger Asylum Farewell edition : Series One “

I'm thrilled to have my two poems "The Craft of Writing " and " When Grief Rises to the Surface" in the farewell edition of the " Harbinger Asylum": series one.  I'm grateful to the editor Dustin Pickering for giving me the space and showcasing my work in the anthology. With over 100 contributions this …

Poetry published in Editorial Anthology “Brownstone Poets Anthology 2023”

I'm incredibly excited to share the new edition of the BrownstonePoets Anthology 2023.  In addition to being a contributor to this brilliant and gorgeous anthology, I am also one of the Associate editors this year. Honored to share the editorial space with Carrie Magness Radna. I'm thankful to Editor in Chief and Publisher Patricia Carragon …

Poetry Showcase in the journal “Fevers of the Mind”, Poetry, Art and Music

Thrilled to see my three poems showcased in the latest edition of the online journal, " Fevers of the Mind". Grateful to the EIC and curator, David O Nan for giving me the space and providing the platform for the creatives of the lit community. You can read the poems showcased here  : https://feversofthemind.com/2023/08/11/a-poetry-showcase-for-megha-sood/ Happy …

Poetry published in the Heron Clan 10th Edition by Katherine James Book

I'm thrilled to have my three poems, "Peace - A Metaphor for Denial", "My Body Is Not an Apology", and "Ghost in Another Dimension"  in the 10th-anniversary edition of the Heron Clan anthology published by Katherine Janes Press. Honored to share the space with Tanya Rakh, Elizabeth Hoarn, Doug Stuber, and many more shining voices …

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 …

Poetry Published in the Home Planet Online Issue no 10

I’m thrilled to see my  three poems published in the NY-based Literary  Journal “Home Planet Online.” Thankful to EIC Frank Murphy and Associate Editor Patricia Carragon, Amy Barone, Linda Lerner, and others  for supporting my work. I'm proud to be part of the journal that is in publication since the year 1968. Extremely honored to share 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 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. …

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 collection (“My Body Loves Like a Threat”, FlowerSongPress, 2022 )Finalist in the 19th Annual “Best Book Awards” by American Book Fest

I'm thrilled to share the news that my debut full-length poetry collection ("My Body Lives Like Threat" , FlowerSong Press) is a finalist in the "Best Book Awards" under the category Poetry: General. Heartiest Congratulations!! to Yerra Sugarman of Four Way Books for the collection " Aunt Bird". Honored to share the space with Yerra …

Featured as TEN MOST READ POETS in the journal NORTH OF OXFORD 2022

I'm thrilled to share that I'm one of the Ten most-read poets as determined by the readership of North of Oxford for 2022. https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/2022/11/18/ten-most-read-poets-north-of-oxford-2022/ My poems "Living Fallacy"  and " The Revolving Door" have been part of the following: Pandemic of Violence: Volume II: Poets Speak https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/2022/08/20/pandemic-of-violence-anthology-ii-poets-speak/ Pandemic of Violence Volume 1 https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/2021/12/27/pandemic-of-violence-anthology/ Thankful to …

Poetry published in the anthology “Poetry on a plate with spicy mango pickle” by AuthorsPress, India

Delightful to be part of this amazing anthology " Poetry on a plate with spicy mango pickle" by AuthorsPress, India which celebrates the love and happiness surrounding our cuisine. Extremely honored to share the spaces with 60 brilliant poets in the book. The amazing cover illustration is done by Ram Goala Heartiest congratulations to dear …

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 Editorial Anthology “Brownstone Poets Anthology 2022”

I'm extremely excited to share the new edition of the BrownstonePoets Anthology 2022.  In addition to being a contributor to this brilliant and gorgeous anthology, I am also one of the Associate editors this year. Honored to share the editorial space with Karen Neuberg and Carrie Magness Radna. I'm really thankful to Editor Chief and …

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 …