I received a glowing review of my poetry book 'I Am That Woman' by Ottawa writer (who used to live and work in Windsor!) Michael Dennis. Here's some of what he had to say... It's like Shields is making a new declaration of place and time and ownership of her gender with each poem. Everyone… Continue reading Excellent Review of ‘I Am That Woman’ by Michael Dennis!
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
Readings Catch-Up
Oh Dear. I've been part of several readings over the last two months...and I've barely written about any of them! In an effort to catch-up and give thanks where thanks is due as well as shout outs to the many poets and writers who I've met and shared a stage with - here is a… Continue reading Readings Catch-Up
NaNoWriMo Day 23 – 30 – A Parent’s Journey
Day 23 (Sunday) Word Count: 18, 586 Day 24 (Monday) Word Count: 19,286 (up 700) Day 25 (Tuesday) Word Count: The same Day 26 (Wednesday) Word Count: 22,469 (up 3183 ) Day 27 (Thursday) Word Count: The same Day 28 (Friday) Word Count: The same Day 29 (Saturday) Word Count: The same Day 30 (Sunday)… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 23 – 30 – A Parent’s Journey
VANESSA SHIELDS 