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Susmita Bhattacharya

@susmitab.bsky.social

Writer. Educator. Dreamer.

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The workshop was so well received and we heard some beautiful and powerful poems from some of the attendees. What an inspiring and incredible experience it was πŸ’›
The next workshop is on 22 November at @johnhansardgallery with @poojaangraindiansinger in collaboration with @artasiasouthampton.

05.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This series is supported by @wirewoolevents in Southampton. We shared the room with Nosa Malcolm’s exhibition on Colourism which completed the circle of our workshop themes so perfectly.

05.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday Liz Amos & I ran a workshop on art and poetry featuring the African diaspora at @october.books
The project #noplacelikehome❀️ is part of @writingourlegacy important work on sharing experiences and creative thinking from the global majority.

05.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely!πŸ’―

26.09.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank so much Matt πŸ™πŸ½

26.09.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Genrepunk Haunting Award Nominations. Daneil Addercouth, Linda Bayley, Susmita Bhattacharya

Genrepunk Haunting Award Nominations. Daneil Addercouth, Linda Bayley, Susmita Bhattacharya

And for the Haunting Award:

@lmbayley.bsky.social
@ruralunease.bsky.social
@susmitab.bsky.social

26.09.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
Genrepunk Award for Disabled Creatives Nomination. Suzanne Hicks

Genrepunk Award for Disabled Creatives Nomination. Suzanne Hicks

For the Award for Disabled Creatives:

@suzannehicks.bsky.social

26.09.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Genrepunk Editors' Choice Award Nominations. Allan Miller, Karen Baumgart, Nora Nadjarian

Genrepunk Editors' Choice Award Nominations. Allan Miller, Karen Baumgart, Nora Nadjarian

Please join me in congratulating the #WelkinPrize nominations for the @genrepunkmag.bsky.social awards.

For the Editors' Choice Award:

@cake-girl.bsky.social
@noranadj.bsky.social
@mrallanmiller.bsky.social

26.09.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Snacks home made, not the real thing!

24.08.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All of us loved it so much - stick with the first few chapters it gets better and better ☺️

24.08.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunshine on a Sunday. Preparing for the book club chat across continents. A bit of Bombay street food that connects us all. Bombay Scottish classmates zooming in for a delicious discussion of Susannah Clarke’s Piranesi with a side of laughter, banter, heart-to-hearts and serious book discussions.

24.08.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Was so happy to be back at the @morrablibrary in Penzance. Was here ten years ago for the #penzancelitfest where David Bottomley interviewed me about my debut novel, The Normal State of Mind

13.08.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Flash inspired by Mughal miniature paintings on 31 July 7:30-9 pm by Susmita (me!) Links to book below. Do come along and explore new prompts and ideas!

27.07.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for sharing Matt ☺️

22.07.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was so lovely to meet you and have a brief chat. Would have loved to chat longer x

22.07.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Gutted I can’t make any of these dates. @coffeeandpaneer.bsky.social @susmitab.bsky.social and @hanakhalique.bsky.social run such brilliant workshops. Grab a spot if you can.

21.07.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re at the @flashficfestuk.bsky.social this weekend - come and say hello πŸ’•

18.07.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A brilliant anthology and three exciting workshops lined up to celebrate its anniversary πŸŽ‰

02.07.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It’s a year since the publication of Flash Fusion: An anthology of flash fiction & conversations on craft by South Asian writers, & we’re celebrating in style
Workshops to be held via Zoom & recorded for participants. Discounts available. Details & booking info:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flash-fusi...

02.07.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Sumitra 😍

16.06.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun was had in Bath at the launch of our anthology β€˜Monsoon’. We enjoyed workshops by @jupiterjonz.bsky.social & @susmitab.bsky.social & a panel on the future of flash as well as tons of readings of stories from our anthology. A lovely day & so good to meet so many new people 😊😊😊

15.06.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Last week I visited a school in Southampton with @johnhansardgallery to introduce Gond Art from India. I had the opportunity to blend my art background with poetry writing & create found poetry artwork. Here are a few examples of their work. The first photo is my own artwork I used as an example.

22.05.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really enjoying it πŸ’•

21.05.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s here! @kazbarwrites.bsky.social

21.05.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sharing a few photos taken at Winchester Poetry Festival's Poetry Hub as part of Bournemouth Writing Festival 2025. These were taken during my sessions, so they're mostly of me! But it was a weekend of many workshops and readings at the WPF Poetry Hub space.
Photo credit: Solid Imagery

19.05.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is sooo cool! I must ask my cousin if she’s been there as she lives in Toronto.

02.05.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for reading ☺️

02.05.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love the idea of a library within a corner shop!

02.05.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The exhibition β€˜Cornershop & Portals into Other Worlds’ is now on at the Westside Gallery foyer, Winchester School of Art. Also featuring my poem commissioned by @southamptonforward
It’s on for the next couple of weeks. If you’re in Winchester, don’t miss it!

02.05.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really looking forward to reading this collection. Congratulations Kathryn πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

28.04.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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