When It Won’t Leave You Alone – And It Shouldn’t

March 17, 2019 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

It's been years since Hangman became a part of my life. A tiny idea ripped open in a small kitchen as I played a hangman game with my son. For the last three nights, I've been having dreams about the story. The characters living, breathing, staring at me. Screaming at me to keep telling their… Continue reading When It Won’t Leave You Alone – And It Shouldn’t

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Keepin’ It Real

March 14, 2019 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Hi everyone! It's the middle of March Break...and we've managed to do a little 'breaking' so far. Last night the fam and I did a small stay-cation at a downtown hotel with a pool so the kids could get a swim or two in and we could sleep in big, clean beds without two giant… Continue reading Keepin’ It Real

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THIS WEDNESDAY – CELEBRATE WOMEN! SUPPORT STORYTELLING!

March 4, 2019 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

This Wednesday, March 6, 2019, I will be joining a powerful group of women on stage at MusicTown Detroit to celebrate International Women's Day and the female storytelling experience. Organized by the phenomenal Minito Reasor, the creator of Girlfriends Glasshouse Empowerment, and hosted by the bold and beautiful Dameon Wilburn, Moth storytelling superstar - this… Continue reading THIS WEDNESDAY – CELEBRATE WOMEN! SUPPORT STORYTELLING!