Tag: Unsolicited Press

Reading and Q & A for Unsolicited Press’s Literary Nights Series with Raki Kopernik and Rosalia Scalia

Brook Bhagat

I was honored to read and talk with two fantastic authors last night on Literary Nights, a reading series from Unsolicited Press hosted by Rosalia Scalia, author of Under the Radar. Raki Kopernik read from No One’s Leaving, her piercingly tender and true new novel just released yesterday. I read “Once Upon a Time I Died” from Only Flying as well as previously unreleased work from both of my collections forthcoming from Unsolicited Press: Exodus with Red Delicious, due in 2026, and I Drink From an Ear: Real Ghazals, to be released in 2027. What an awesome night! Thank you, Rosalia, Raki, and Unsolicited Press!

Pen and Pulse: Essays on Writing, Craft, and the Writer’s Journey available now from Unsolicited Press

Brook Bhagat

I’m thrilled to announce the release of Pen and Pulse, a new anthology on writing craft that features “Cracking Collarbone Jones,” the true love story of me, my beloved, and India, which began in an empty sculpture studio in New York. The threads from beyond that wind through art and life may be invisible, but if we let them, they pull us just the same.

From Unsolicited Press: Pen & Pulse: Essays on Writing, Craft, and the Writer’s Journey is a compelling collection that delves into the heart of the writing life. Edited by Summer Stewart, this anthology gathers the voices of seasoned writers like Jennifer Clark, John Biscello, Kelli Allen, and others, each contributing essays that are thoughtful, honest, and meticulously crafted. From the intricacies of storytelling to the personal challenges and triumphs that shape the writing process, these essays explore what it truly means to be a writer. With a focus on authenticity, research, and deep introspection, Pen & Pulse offers both aspiring and experienced writers a rich tapestry of insights into the art and craft of writing, making it an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about the written word. Order yours HERE.

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

Brook Bhagat

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.