It's National Poetry Month and this year, we're celebrating 20 years of celebrating! There are loads of people, places and poetic happenings to celebrate this month (and always!) over at the League of Canadian Poets website. As always, the League is a solid lead for poets across the country. Stay connected to the League of… Continue reading It’s National Poetry Month Y’all! How will you celebrate?
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
A New Book for Mulhern! Book Launch April 4, 2018!
Previously on the blog, I interviewed Mary Ann about her book 'How We Fare' - published by Black Moss Press in April 2016. It's been just about two years since then and I am happy to share with you that Mary Ann's next book of poetry is launching ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! And, in fact, it's… Continue reading A New Book for Mulhern! Book Launch April 4, 2018!
Plenty of Things
Like chocolate... A delicious gift I was given just this morning after spending two glorious hours with a group of poets in a 'World of Poetry' class. I was invited to speak about poetry, and then participate in a salon-style poetry session. It was a perfect morning, really. I can talk about poetry and writing… Continue reading Plenty of Things
VANESSA SHIELDS 