Brownstone Poets on Zoom: Indran Amirthanayagam, Hassanal Abdullah, Richard Jeffrey Newman, Sat, June 27 at 2 pm ET
You are invited to join us for our June event on Zoom on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2 pm ET with Indran Amirthanayagam, Hassanal Abdullah, and Richard Jeffrey Newman.
Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.
Please follow the directions below, completing both steps at least two days before the reading to avoid delays entering the meeting room. Note the order of the open mic follows the order of signup. Sign up early to read early in the program. Last-minute signup means you will read at the end of the program. The cutoff for Zoom access for an open mic slot is noon the day of reading. After noon, late registrants are not guaranteed Zoom access to join the open but will receive a link to watch the reading live-streamed on YouTube.
Please follow these instructions:
Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO
We also accept Zelle or Credit/Debit
(Note that your contribution is not refundable.)
Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting:
https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D
Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event.
Facebook Event:
https://facebook.com/events/s/brownstone-poets-indran-amirth/2156049988291194/
Bios:
Indran Amirthanayagam
Poet, essayist, and translator Indran Amirthanayagam was born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and raised in Sri Lanka, London, and Honolulu. He is the author of numerous poetry collections, including The Elephants of Reckoning (1993), Ceylon, R.I.P. (2001), The Splintered Face (2008), Uncivil War (2013), and Coconuts On Mars (2019). He writes and translates in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. His honors include a Paterson Poetry Prize and a Juegos Florales award. His work has appeared in major journals and anthologies. A U.S. diplomat, he has lived in Haiti, Belgium, Argentina, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Hassanal Abdullah
Hassanal Abdullah is a Bangladeshi American poet, translator, and critic, who introduced a new sonnet form, “Swatantra Sonnet,” 200 of which he wrote in Bengali. He is the author of 27 books in various genres, has written a 304-page epic, Nakhatra O Manusar Prochhad (Ananya, 2007), where, based on several scientific theories, he illustrates relations between human beings and the universe. The second edition of his Selected Poems was published in 2014. He is a NYC high school math teacher and, since 1998, the editor of an international bilingual poetry magazine, Shabdaguchha.
Richard Jeffrey Newman
Richard Jeffrey Newman has published three books of poetry, T’shuvah(Fernwood Press 2023), Words for What Those Men Have Done (Guernica Editions 2017) and The Silence of Men (CavanKerry Press 2006), as well as three books of translation from classical Persian poetry, Selections from Saadi’s Gulistan, Selections from Saadi’s Bustan (Global Scholarly Publications 2004 & 2006) and The Teller of Tales: Stories from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Junction Press 2011). His essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of publications, including Salon, Unlikely Stories, American Book Review, LitHub, Solstice, and Majuscule. He is Professor Emeritus of English and Creative Writing at SUNY’s Nassau Community College. He curates the First Tuesdays reading series in Jackson Heights, NY. His website is www.richardjnewman.com.
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Brownstone Poets on Zoom:June 27 at 2pm
Brownstone Poets on Zoom: Indran Amirthanayagam, Hassanal Abdullah, Richard Jeffrey Newman, Sat, June 27 at 2 pm ET
You are invited to join us for our June event on Zoom on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2 pm ET with Indran Amirthanayagam, Hassanal Abdullah, and Richard Jeffrey Newman.
Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.
Please follow the directions below, completing both steps at least two days before the reading to avoid delays entering the meeting room. Note the order of the open mic follows the order of signup. Sign up early to read early in the program. Last-minute signup means you will read at the end of the program. The cutoff for Zoom access for an open mic slot is noon the day of reading. After noon, late registrants are not guaranteed Zoom access to join the open but will receive a link to watch the reading live-streamed on YouTube.
Please follow these instructions: Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO We also accept Zelle or Credit/Debit (Note that your contribution is not refundable.) Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event.
Facebook Event:
https://facebook.com/events/s/brownstone-poets-indran-amirth/2156049988291194/
Bios:
Indran Amirthanayagam
Poet, essayist, and translator Indran Amirthanayagam was born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and raised in Sri Lanka, London, and Honolulu. He is the author of numerous poetry collections, including The Elephants of Reckoning (1993), Ceylon, R.I.P. (2001), The Splintered Face (2008), Uncivil War (2013), and Coconuts On Mars (2019). He writes and translates in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. His honors include a Paterson Poetry Prize and a Juegos Florales award. His work has appeared in major journals and anthologies. A U.S. diplomat, he has lived in Haiti, Belgium, Argentina, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Hassanal Abdullah
Hassanal Abdullah is a Bangladeshi American poet, translator, and critic, who introduced a new sonnet form, “Swatantra Sonnet,” 200 of which he wrote in Bengali. He is the author of 27 books in various genres, has written a 304-page epic, Nakhatra O Manusar Prochhad (Ananya, 2007), where, based on several scientific theories, he illustrates relations between human beings and the universe. The second edition of his Selected Poems was published in 2014. He is a NYC high school math teacher and, since 1998, the editor of an international bilingual poetry magazine, Shabdaguchha.
Richard Jeffrey Newman
Richard Jeffrey Newman has published three books of poetry, T’shuvah(Fernwood Press 2023), Words for What Those Men Have Done (Guernica Editions 2017) and The Silence of Men (CavanKerry Press 2006), as well as three books of translation from classical Persian poetry, Selections from Saadi’s Gulistan, Selections from Saadi’s Bustan (Global Scholarly Publications 2004 & 2006) and The Teller of Tales: Stories from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Junction Press 2011). His essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of publications, including Salon, Unlikely Stories, American Book Review, LitHub, Solstice, and Majuscule. He is Professor Emeritus of English and Creative Writing at SUNY’s Nassau Community College. He curates the First Tuesdays reading series in Jackson Heights, NY. His website is www.richardjnewman.com.
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Haiku Summer Girl, June 1, 2026
https://patriciacarragon8.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/haiku-summer-girl-everything-in-bloom-june-1-2026/
Over the moon to be included in Haiku Girl Summer's "Everything in Bloom" feature!
painted vines
on the vase—
sunflower buds
Thank you, Allyson Whipple, for publishing my haiku.
Happy to share the space with Betsy Hearne, Joy Hallinan, Laura Brincat, and Boryana Boteva.
Please enjoy the entire feature.
https://www.haikugirlsummer.com/everything-in-bloom/?ref=haiku-girl-summer-newsletter
#haiku #HaikuGirlSummer #poetry #publicationnews
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Shadow Pond Journal 3rd Anniversary issue
I’m over the moon to be included in Shadow Pond Journal’s 3rd Anniversary Issue! Thank you, Katherine E. Winnick, for publishing my catku:
folded angles— my lost kitten emerges
Delighted to see so many Sense & Sensibility family members in this special issue. Congratulations to all the contributors!
Please read the full anniversary issue below.
https://shadowpondjournal.blogspot.com/2026/05/shadow-pond-journal-3rd-anniversary.html
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We Bloomed at Women Writers in Bloom
https://patriciacarragon8.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/we-bloomed-at-women-writers-in-bloom-3/
We bloomed on Sunday at Women Writers in Bloom. A beautiful way to end the month with a fabulous workshop led by Jodi Savage. Although well received, I need to add extra shine to my first prompt. Thank you, JP Howard, for another inspiring day of friendship and beautiful people.
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First Floor Walk-up Poetry and Prose at One and One
06/15/2026: First Floor Walk-up Poetry and Prose at One and One 76 E. 1st St. @ 1st Ave 10009 at 7 pm hosted by Wayne Kral-
I'm reading with Tim and Deedle Tomlison, Barbara Solsky, Matthew Paris. I will be bringing copies of Stranger on the Shore with me.
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Review of Stranger on the Shore
I'm delighted to share that Stranger on the Shore: Poems Inspired by Jazz has been reviewed by poet and editor Susana H. Case in North of Oxford.
Many thanks to Susana for her thoughtful review and to North of Oxford for featuring the book.
The review may be read here:
https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/stranger-on-the-shore-poems-inspired-by-jazz-by-patricia-carragon/
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A Big Brownstone Thank You to Collapse Press
A big Brownstone thank you to Collapse Press. A spectacular event with powerful poetry from E. Lynn Alexander, Richard Loranger, and Han Raschka, and our open mic peeps. It’s always a pleasure to have Roxanne Hoffman as the Zoom Meister.
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The Northeast Coast, Issue III, Summer
https://patriciacarragon8.wordpress.com/2026/05/29/the-northeast-coast-issue-iii-summer-2026/ Happy to be part of the Summer Issue III of The Northeast Coast. Thank you, Katherine E. Schneider for accepting “Aquarius Rising,” a poem dedicated to my radical ascendant sign.
Check it out at:
https://www.thenortheastcoast-poetry.com/issue-iii-chapter-ii
Read the entire issue:
https://www.thenortheastcoast-poetry.com/issue-iii-table-of-contents
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REMINDER:Brownstone Poets on ZOOM
Brownstone Poets on Zoom: Richard Loranger, E. Lynn Alexander, Han Raschka, Sat, May 30 at 2 pm ET
You are invited to join us for our May event on Zoom on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2 pm ET with Richard Loranger, E. Lynn Alexander, and Han Raschka.
Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.
Please follow the directions below, completing both steps at least two days before the reading to avoid delays entering the meeting room. Note the order of the open mic follows the order of signup. Sign up early to read early in the program. Last-minute signup means you will read at the end of the program. The cutoff for Zoom access for an open mic slot is noon the day of reading. After noon, late registrants are not guaranteed Zoom access to join the open but will receive a link to watch the reading live-streamed on YouTube.
Please follow these instructions: Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO We also accept Zelle or Credit/Debit (Note that your contribution is not refundable.) Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event.
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/brownstone-poets-richard-loran/1016797814361161/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=YOeXiLQ6f0rOwPuk&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F14N2mAtqDaA%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#
Richard Loranger
Richard Loranger is a multi-genre writer, performer, text artist, and all-around squeaky wheel, currently residing in Oakland, CA. They’re the author of six books of poetry and flash prose, including Mammal, Unit of Agency (now in its second edition), Be A Bough Tit, Sudden Windows, Poems for Teeth,The Orange Book, and ten chapbooks, and have work in over 100 magazines and journals. They’ve recently joined a multi-disciplinary performance troupe, the Wandering Ensemble, based in the East Bay of San Francisco, and have been singing and dancing away. You can find more about their work and scandals at www.richardloranger.com.
E. Lynn Alexander
E. Lynn Alexander writes, creates, repurposes, and assembles art and books in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. She has also hosted and curated poetry events in the area and far beyond for many years and hosts virtual readings and workshops that expand access and opportunities for more writers to find community and support. A zine and book enthusiast and collector, she takes on projects that explore societal issues and concerns with the belief that we benefit from shared perspectives. Lynn is interested in exploring the ways that art can inform and provoke discussion about the challenges of our times. She is cofounder of Collapse Press, an independent publisher, and author of “Find Me in the Iris” (2023).
Han Raschka
Han Raschka is a queer Midwest poet. Their first collection, Splinters (Collapse Press) was released in 2022, and their chapbook Enamel (Bottlecap Press) was published in 2023. They were the 2024 second-place winner for the Wisconsin People and Ideas Contest. Han was a finalist for the Charles M. Hart Jr. Award and the Therese Muller Memorial Nonfiction Award at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they study creative writing. Read more of their work at www.hanraschka.com.
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Catku Publication
75haikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/haiku-and-photo-by-patricia-carragon/
Thank you, DJ Tyrer of Atlantean Publishing, for posting my inverted haiku (7-5-7) today on 5-7-5 Haiku, along with my photo that inspired it.
From Brooklyn with love,
Trish oxoxox
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