The Journey of “Collarbone Jones”: Art and Love

Clay bust of a man's shoulders, neck, and head with mouth slightly open and brow lifted
“Collarbone Jones,” clay, Brook Bhagat

“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

“Cracking Collarbone Jones” forthcoming in creative nonfiction anthology from Unsolicited Press

I’m proud to share that my true love story, “Cracking Collarbone Jones,” has been accepted by Unsolicited Press for publication in an anthology set for release in July 2024. The small press also produced my full-length collection of poetry and short stories, Only Flying, in 2021. I am grateful to the Nearby Universe for the feedback that helped make this story, like so many others, the best it could be.