I’m proud to share that my creative nonfiction essay, “Making ‘Magic Chai,'” was published today on Ruadán Books‘ writing craft blog, Thoughts from the Writer’s Desk. The piece explores the story behind a story of grief and acceptance that I wrote three years ago, when my father was on hospice care. I’m so honored and grateful it found such a beautiful home. Read it here: Making “Magic Chai”
I’m stoked to share that I have been selected to be a showcase author for the 20th annual Pikes Peak Library District Mountain of Authors Event! It’s Saturday, May 16, from 12-5 pm in the Venue at Library 21c in Colorado Springs.
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’s free and open to the public.
This year’s keynote speaker, Randi Samuelson-Brown, is the author of The Western Horse: A Popular History of the Wild and Working Animal and a 2025 Finalist for the Western Writers of America’s prestigious SPUR Award.
I will be there at an author table signing copies of Only Flying and Pen and Pulse: Essays on Writing, Craft, and the Writer’s Journey from Unsolicited Press. New this year: goddess cards that will help you find the poem you need.
12 p.m. – Doors open and Local Author Showcase
1 p.m. – Panel Presentation
2 p.m. – Local Author Showcase
3 p.m. – Keynote Address, followed by Audience Q&A
4 p.m. – Book signing and Local Author Showcase
5 p.m. – Clean up
This is an amazing event for both writers and readers of all genres. Hope to see you there!
I don’t write a lot of trauma poetry, but “I Remember It Was Called an Ash, the Baby Tree That Was” wanted to come into the world. I hope it does some good, somehow, and I hope the little girl I wrote it for is ok, wherever she is. The collection features dozens of poets, ranging from exciting new voices to multiple major prize winners, prestigious grant and fellowship recipients, Poet Laureates, and well-known names. Bite More, Smash More: Red Ogre Review’s 2024-2025 Anthology is the fourth book in the series from Red Ogre Review. It was released on November 30 and is available now on Amazon.
“Cracking Collarbone Jones,” previously published in the Unsolicited Press anthology Pen and Pulse: Essays on Writing, Craft, and the Writer’s Journey, is the true story of why I went to India almost 25 years ago. It’s the story of falling in love with a dream, and a piece of clay, and a man. It’s the story of how art winds through us, and through life, an echo of the heart at times. Other times, a guide.
I am so grateful to share that this intimate creative nonfiction piece is featured this month in Osho News. The layout includes a photo of my sculpture, a main character in the piece. It means so much to see them published together, and in the context they were born in! “Cracking Collarbone Jones” in Osho News
I’m proud to share publication news for this tough little thing, this tough little poem for the girl next door who was not ok. “I Remember It Was Called An Ash, the Baby Tree That Was” woke up today in the beautiful Red Ogre Review. Read and hear it here.
Brook Bhagat 