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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Author: Vanessa Shields

Writer. Mother. Lover.
On Writing

Me in a Bookstore

August 23, 2012 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Me in a bookstore is like me on heroin. I've never done heroine, and perhaps some people will think me shallow to compare to this life-changing, life-breaking drug, but I'm doing it anyway. The fact is that when I'm in a bookstore. I'm lost. I'm dazed. I'm thrilled. I'm excited. I lose all sense of… Continue reading Me in a Bookstore

On Writing

Blog Update ALERT!!! Come, subscribe, be happy!!

August 21, 2012 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Ladies and gentlemen of the court, I humbly bow to you. Because my devotion to you has finally been reflected in the updates on my blog!! You can now: SUBSCRIBE! That's right, by simply clicking on the 'subscribe' icon, you can get every post I publish directly into your 'inbox'. Oh, yeah. I'll fill you… Continue reading Blog Update ALERT!!! Come, subscribe, be happy!!

Contests · On Writing

Canadian Weblog Awards Nominee 2012

August 20, 2012 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

It's that time of year again. Time to try and win a Canadian Weblog Award! I was graciously nominated last year by my dear writing friend Christopher. This year..well, I nominated my damn self. (Groan.) So, here's hoping that come voting and judging time, I win me some awards! I've also nominated Alicia Higgison at… Continue reading Canadian Weblog Awards Nominee 2012

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