It is Day 1 of the Rainier Writing Workshop annual residency and I am plugged in and Zoom-ready! Although it is a shame that we cannot gather together on campus this year due to the prevailing pandemic, the next ten days promise to be a welcome (virtual) immersion in all things literary. I am feeling […]
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It took a while, but my contributor copies of the Jan 2020 issue of The Hong Kong Review are finally here! I am thrilled that my poem, “Postcard from Saket,” is published alongside the fiction, nonfiction, and poetry of so many writers, teachers, and colleagues whose work I deeply admire, who I continue to learn
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Amidst the growing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, I am waiting for updates on the status of the upcoming AWP conference in San Antonio. Writer friends, if we make it there, these are the details of the panel discussion and reading event I’m part of: Edited with an update: After much deliberation and out of
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The upcoming AWP Conference in Portland, Oregon, is just days away. While I’m slightly panicking looking at the schedule and wishing it was easier to pick and choose which sessions to attend, I know that I am so looking forward to meeting my writing people, attending their events, and simply soaking in the literary atmosphere.
I’m so thankful for the continued support of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program, and truly appreciate the way they continue to celebrate past participants! Please check out the News & Celebrations page of the AWP website for updates about the program alumni.
Some highlights from the past two days at the Kentucky Women Writers Conference: I heard Tarfia Faizullah, Ansel Elkins and Cindy King read from their powerful work; participated in Tarfia’s poetry workshop; heard an in-depth panel discussion between Safia Elhillo and Iris Law; met some wonderful women writers; had great discussions over food and drinks,
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Excited to be a part of the incoming cohort at the Rainier Writing Workshop’s Summer 2018 Residency. What an inspiring start it has been! Looking forward to the upcoming days of learning.
Today’s the day! I’m excited to share that I am now officially starting my journey in the low-residency MFA program at the Rainier Writing Workshop. Over the next three years, I will be studying and working towards a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. I’m also deeply thankful and honored to have been
Happy to share that my poem “The Misery of Parenthood” was recently published in the journal Literary Mama. “The Misery of Parenthood” by @PreetiSParikh might be the most honestly titled poem we’ve ever published. https://t.co/EoGlWVEp5E #NationalPoetryMonth #HonestParenthood #HonestMotherhood #Poem #Poetry— Literary Mama (@LiteraryMama) April 30, 2018
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I’m excited and honored to have my poem ‘Garment’ be a part of Mom Egg Review 16 – MOTHERS WORK MOTHERS PLAY, the latest issue of the MER print journal. Many thanks to Marjorie Tesser, Jennifer Jean, and the editorial team of Mom Egg Review for this fine themed issue that looks at PLAY and WORK through
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