Why Poetry – Now More Than Ever #NPM2016

April 25, 2016 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Why Poetry – Now More Than Ever? It’s National Poetry Month…for a few more days anyway! For poets like me, it’s always national poetry month…week, day…year! I always think about poetry and how it fits into my life, how I hope it fits into yours, dear readers. The truth is that it took me quite… Continue reading Why Poetry – Now More Than Ever #NPM2016

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Reading @ Phog This Saturday! ‘Shadows of Thought’

April 13, 2016 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

This Saturday, April 16, 2016, I'll be reading at Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. W - street parking) with Christian Laforet, Ben Van Dongen, Joey Ouellette, Melanie Janisse-Barlow and Karen Rockwell. The reading starts at 6:30pm and will go until 8:30pm. It's a FREE event, but do bring some cash as everyone has books to… Continue reading Reading @ Phog This Saturday! ‘Shadows of Thought’

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LOOK AT HER COVER!

April 12, 2016February 16, 2017 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

Designed by my gorgeous and talented hubby, Look At Her has a cover that speaks to the essence of the poetry within! So grateful! And sooo in love with it! Thanks hubby!!! Book launch date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 More details to come!! Happy National Poetry Month everyone!!

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LOOK AT HER BOOK LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!

April 8, 2016February 16, 2017 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

GRAND NEWS!! THE DATE FOR THE LAUNCH OF MY FORTHCOMING POETRY BOOK LOOK AT HER IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 I'm so super, mega excited!! I have no other details...at least that I'm willing divulge at this time! Oh, this will be a FINE event! I know you don't want to think that far ahead...we're… Continue reading LOOK AT HER BOOK LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!