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In Many Words Or Less – An Interview!

June 24, 2015November 17, 2015 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

Hi friends! I'm over at poet Priscilla's blog, In Many Words or Less! She sent me some wonderful, thought-provoking questions to answer about my writing life. I was happy to oblige her and take some time to roll around in her questions and offer responses. (I only found one typo...there/their/they're -good grief! Proof that everyone… Continue reading In Many Words Or Less – An Interview!

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Poetic Opinions – On Fees, Dues and Definitions

April 23, 2015November 17, 2015 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

It’s National Poetry Month for at least another week and a bit so I think it’s high time I write this particular blog. I'm gonna give you some transparency here. People ask me all the time 'how do you do it'? I'm not sure that they're asking specifically about how I exist as a professional… Continue reading Poetic Opinions – On Fees, Dues and Definitions

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Local Literary Events April 8-12!

April 6, 2015November 17, 2015 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015 - 7PM The University of Windsor students in the Editing & Practicum class (taught by Windsor's Poet Laureate Marty Gervais) is having its annual book launch. This year it's a triple threat with new poetry from local poet Peter Hrastovic, new prose and poetry by Gillian Cott and an anthology about… Continue reading Local Literary Events April 8-12!