Part 1 of 2 - The Running-Shaped Hole, a memoir Robert (Bob) Earl Stewart and his new book, The Running-Shaped Hole Welcome friends to another edition of featured guest writers on my blog! This edition welcomes Windsorite Robert Earl Stewart, and we're celebrating the publication of his new memoir, The Running-Shaped Hole (Dundurn, February 2022).… Continue reading Guest Interview w/ Robert Earl Stewart
First Poem, First Week – Life of a Poet Laureate!
Let's begin with the poem... What a week... On Monday, May 9th, 2022 at about 4:45pm, the news of my new role as Poet Laureate became official. By 5pm, my socials were on fire as was my inbox. I couldn't keep up with the incoming messages of joy and congratulations! (This is not my ego… Continue reading First Poem, First Week – Life of a Poet Laureate!
MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT! THE NEW POET LAUREATE OF WINDSOR…
WE DID IT! I am just beside myself with joy and love and excitement for this grand role I have been given the honour of taking on! For the next four years, I will be your humble Poet Laureate of Windsor! I am following in the fine footsteps of Mary Ann Mulhern, Windsor's second Poet… Continue reading MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT! THE NEW POET LAUREATE OF WINDSOR…
A Week of Literary Bliss!
Two Book Launches, a class, a workshop and an interview! Hello friends! It's been a few days since my last post...took a little break to rest and reflect and to begin getting back into things that the dragging-on-of-winter was making difficult! But I'm feeling good in body, mind and spirit. The warm temperatures, chatty birds,… Continue reading A Week of Literary Bliss!
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 