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Author: Vanessa Shields

Writer. Mother. Lover.
On Writing

VANNaNoWriMo – Day 1 – Word Count: ? Total: 51,241

December 1, 2011 Vanessa Shields

(This is me. Happy with my decision to continue writing with the veracity and consistency I wrote with over the month of November.) I've decided to carry on my own NaNoWriMo. I'm calling it VANNaNoWriMo.  My goal: Finish a first draft of my YA novel by December 22, 2011. I took yesterday off from working… Continue reading VANNaNoWriMo – Day 1 – Word Count: ? Total: 51,241

On Writing

Poet Laureate Marty Gervais’ New Poet Laureate Blog!

December 1, 2011 Vanessa Shields

(sorry, I don't know who took this photo!) If you're interested in keeping tabs on Windsor's first Poet Laureate, stay connected to his new blog dedicated to his appointment.   http://martygervaispoetlaureate.wordpress.com/

Parenting

Windsor Star Blog Posted – Hats and mittens and boots, oh my!

December 1, 2011 Vanessa Shields

Welcome Winter! http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2011/11/30/hats-and-mittens-and-boots-oh-my/

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