HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH! As a poet, the month of April means a lot! We gather in bars, classrooms, parks, restaurants...inside...outside - everywhere we can think of to share poetry with each other! Be sure to stay tuned to social media for information about #NPM2017 events. I'll be doing my best to share… Continue reading National Poetry Month Starts Today!!
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April Events for National Poetry Month!
I totally missed World Poetry Day. Is that bad? I can assure you I was reading poetry on that day...and thinking about writing poetry! I tell you what I won't miss - National Poetry Month! Heck-to-the-no,-yo! I love this month! I have some fantastic events happening to support this special month! Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - Workshop,… Continue reading April Events for National Poetry Month!
Hardcover, baby! I’m on Hardcover Radio talking about Poetry!
I had the honour of being a guest on Hardcover Radio - a podcast and radio show (on CJAM 99.1FM) - hosted by Brittni and Peter Brinn. I always love talking about writing and poetry, and to live this wild life! I talked too much, I can tell you that, so kudos to Brittni for… Continue reading Hardcover, baby! I’m on Hardcover Radio talking about Poetry!
VANESSA SHIELDS 