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May 31, 2018
Two publications (an Africa Vs Asia anthology & Muse India)
Two publications:
1. Writing Language, Culture, and Development: Volume – 1 Africa Vs Asia edited by Tendai Rinos Mwanaka, Wanjohi wa Makokha is just out!
Carrying a multiplicity of forms: essays, poems, stories, plays and translations into 13 languages: Chinese, Japanese, Nepalese, Arabic, Russian, Korean, Kiswahili, Shona, Hausa, Idoma, Igbo, Akan Twi, and English from authors around the world, it serves as a testament to future co-operations between the two continents, says its editors, and we can’t agree more.
The book can be found here.
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2. Muse India’s Issue 79, features Indian writing in English, edited by GJV Prasad.
Don’t miss my haibun ‘Selena’ in this delectable mix of work. Read here.
May 25, 2018
My reviews at Wasafiri (Volume 33, 2018 – Issue 2)
My reviews of Grace Nichols’ ‘The Insomnia Poems’ and Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze’s ‘The Verandah Poems’ [Bloodaxe Books] have appeared in Wasafiri, Volume 33, 2018 – Issue 2. Published online by Taylor & Francis.
Scrolling through, it may be read here:
https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/7Gt7eSPTtrqUJVxM3QIw/full
May 19, 2018
My poem ‘Deer’ – a video-reading
Reading my poem ‘Deer’ ably created by Surjo Sengupta.
May 11, 2018
Paper Asylum available on Amazon.in
Great!
So the Paper Asylum Amazon link is up!
https://www.amazon.in/dp/9384109266
If you read it, be sure to write a review – I would love to know your thoughts!
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International buyers may write to cuprumcoin@gmail.com.
(The price of the book – $12 + $4 shipping.)
May 9, 2018
‘Confluence’ – a poem in FemAsia magazine
A new magazine ‘FemAsia’ hosts a poem by me for its April issue.
Do tour the whole magazine, though.
May 2, 2018
An interview in The Goan Everyday newspaper
On poetry, skirts, and Goa.
http://epaper.thegoan.net/m5/1639791/...
April 29, 2018
Three books in the post!
Rarely does this happen… three books in the post received this week have my work in them: in Arabic, in an anthology, in a new book of prose poetry.
‘Iowa River – A Selection of Contemporary International Poetry’ (Ed. Raed Aljishi; Walking Bookfairs’ gorgeous put-together of ‘100 Poems are Not Enough’; Paper Asylum’s first copy is in the house!
April 25, 2018
Poetry film ‘Skirt’ is finally here!
Hi Friends,
So… the poetry film ‘Skirt’ is finally here.
I cannot thank Filmmaker Philippa Collie Cousins & team enough! Thank you Visible Poetry Project!! @visiblepoetryproject
And while at this, also check out the other poetry films. The one released a day before now is by Filmmaker: Michelle Cheripka / Poet: Ocean Vuong. https://lnkd.in/fFBsJVP
April 18, 2018
My book ‘Paper Asylum’ to release on ‘6th May 2018’.
Sharing this great news. My book of prose poems ‘Paper Asylum’ will be out soon 6th May 2018 by Copper Coin Publishing.
Here is the cover art for you.
Can I even wait for May? Nah.
The book will be available for order here.
My poem ‘Skirt’ made into a poetry film
Glad to share with you news about ‘Skirt’ in a soon-to-be-released poetry film, made by filmmaker Philippa Collie Cousins (UK) and team, for the Visible Poetry Project 2018.
You will find the poem ‘Skirt’ in Four Degrees of Separation.
Worldwide release: 24th April.
Watch this space for more.
Here’s the Mid-day coverage:
https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-diary-friday-dossier-april132018/19314155
