The Writing Life

Gratitude

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.

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Kentucky Women Writers Conference

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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MFA Residency

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.

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Exciting MFA News

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

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A Poem in Literary Mama

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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A Poem in Mom Egg Review

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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Poetry Reading

Cincinnati area friends, please be sure to check out the show, “Art for Peace & Justice,” which is on exhibit at the Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery, Mount St. Joseph University from March 5 to April 11, 2018. Also, I’ll be amongst the poets reading at the gallery reception on Thursday, March 22, 6-8 PM.

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Publication News

I’m excited and honored that two of my poems found a home in this wonderful book. Many thanks to the editor, Saad Ghosn, and his team for their hard work towards compiling this collection of poems and artwork.

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