That day in Paris. photo credit:vanessa shields That day in Paris, I was alone. The others went where they went. I pretended to know where I was going, found a subway station, and headed to Le Select, a cafe that Hemingway wrote in. I wanted to write in the same place that he wrote. I… Continue reading 642 in 20 # 5
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
Brush with an Agent – Part II
In my post Brush with an Agent Part I, I began sharing my 'Trying to get an Agent' journey with you. I left you hanging on the cliff of 'what did the agent say' - for too long! I apologize! I hope your fingers aren't bloody and breaking...! I have to tell you that waiting… Continue reading Brush with an Agent – Part II
My Thoughts on Writers’ Conferences – A bit of a ‘to do’, if you’re interested in attending.
It's been almost one month since I attended the Backspace Writers Conference in New York City. To quote my seven-year old son, "This year is going by the fastest ever." Indeed. I hear myself saying over and over again "I can't believe it's insert date already!" And I'll say it again now, I can't believe it's June… Continue reading My Thoughts on Writers’ Conferences – A bit of a ‘to do’, if you’re interested in attending.
VANESSA SHIELDS 