Author: Brook Bhagat

Zen fabulist surrealist womanist writer, artist, professor, editor. Leftie. Bob Ross junkie. Author of Only Flying, a collection of surreal poetry and fiction from Unsolicited Press.

Write What You Love: Surrealism Workshop at Castle Rock Writers’ Conference on August 24

Brook Bhagat

I’m thrilled to facilitate a poetry workshop on the Surrealist Literary Movement at the Castle Rock Writers’ Conference in Lone Tree, CO tomorrow:

Write What You Love Writers Conference, Saturday, Aug 24, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are separate tracks for poetry, fiction/CNF, and children’s lit. Friday night: $20 on Zoom.
Saturday: $99 by Paypal or credit card.

The Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124 
Lunch: optional
Add-ons can be done Saturday morning.
Walk-in registrations on Saturday morning are $120. Schedule, info & updates:
www.CastleRockWriters.com

12:30: Stop Making Sense: The Exquisite Corpse and Other Surrealist Games

Breaking logic is a powerful tool that can release wild, creative images and deep insights from your unconscious into your poetry. Learn about the roots of the Surrealist Literary Movement and play classic Surrealist games including The Exquisite Corpse, where we’ll make a group poem come alive.

“Liz Cheney Wins” forthcoming in Fall issue of Rat’s Ass Review

Brook Bhagat

Happy! I was stoked to get the news that Rat’s Ass Review wants to publish “Liz Cheney Wins,” for the upcoming fall issue. This poem, celebrating a woman who risked her life to choose her integrity over her senate seat, was written two years ago, after watching her concession speech. I thought it was about the least marketable thing I’d ever done. So glad I sent it in on a lark!

Three prose poems published on A Story in 100 Words

Brook Bhagat

I’m proud to share that three of my prose poems have been published on A Story in 100 Words. “For Yulia Navalnaya” is a tribute to the widow of Russian opposition leader and freedom fighter Alexi Navalny written on the occasion of Navalnaya’s husband’s death in prison. The same day, from exile, Navalnaya vowed to Vladimir Putin that she would continue to fight for freedom and human rights, leading the movement in her husband’s place.

“You Are Fine As You Are” began, as many of my 100-word stories have, as a work email– an invitation to my writers’ group, The Nearby Universe. “‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out,'” a tribute to the best Morrissey song ever written, began in a dark car an eternity ago, but was polished up to publishable in workshop with the group. I am so grateful for their help and camaraderie!

Book signing at 18th Annual Mountain of Authors

Brook Bhagat

I’m thrilled to be selected as a showcase author for the 18th annual PPLD Mountain of Authors on Saturday, June 22 from 12-4:30 p.m. at the Venue, Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. I’ll be signing copies of my book, Only Flying. Mountain of Authors (MOA) is an annual community program that provides an opportunity for the public and local authors to network, listen to notable authors, and learn more about the craft of writing and trends in publishing. It is free to attend, there is no registration, and all are welcome!

Schedule of Events:

12:00 p.m. Doors open

12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Panelist and Showcase Authors, book sales and signings*

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Author Panel Featuring Tanja Britton, Stewart Green, and Susan Joy Paul

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Panelist and Showcase Authors, book sales and signings*

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Keynote Speaker Adrian Miller

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Keynote book signing, Showcase Author book sales and signings*

*Please bring various forms of payment if you wish to buy books.

Mountain of Authors is grateful for the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District for their sponsorship of this event.

For more details about the program and a complete list of participants, click HERE.

Slamming Poetry and Facilitating a Surrealism Workshop at the Pikes Peak Poetry Summit

Brook Bhagat

The 3rd annual PPLD Pikes Peak Poetry Summit created by our fabulous Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius was awesome! I was honored to be invited to facilitate a Surrealism workshop, where we discussed the movement in literature and art and had a blast playing classic Surrealist games like the Exquisite Corpse. I had so many participants that people had to sit on the floor! Later, I participated in my first poetry slam and connected with so many beautiful people, including the amazing poet Nico Wilkinson. We had over 100 attendees– What an incredible day!

with Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius
slamming!
with poet Nico Wilkinson