Oh, the writing conference. I’m at the Canadian Writers' Summit in Toronto this weekend. I’ve been carrying my laptop around with me, and have only now - four workshops, one meeting, three meals, and one night alone in a hotel – opened it up to use it for writing. I’ve got so much to say,… Continue reading #CWS2016 – Day 2 at the Canadian Writers’ Summit
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Mama’s On TV! With Poet Peter Hrastovec on The Write Stuff!
THE WRITE STUFF ON CFTV! I was invited to be on CFTV's show 'The Write Stuff', with host and writer, Veronique Mandel. Joined by fellow local poet, and all-around super guy, Peter Hrastovec, myself, Peter and Veronique engaged in a fun, thoughtful, inspiring conversation about poetry and the writing life. The Write Stuff is a television… Continue reading Mama’s On TV! With Poet Peter Hrastovec on The Write Stuff!
You’ve Got A Great Brain
Not sure if it's the consistently inconsistent weather...or the fact that I'm turning 38 at the end of the month...or the fact that the writing part of my new book of poetry is complete...but I'm feeling unable to quiet my mind. Like, at all. It's the worst when I'm doing daily things like driving my car… Continue reading You’ve Got A Great Brain
An Oldie but Goodie – Video!
I was on the Black Moss Press Facebook page and I found this video of me! It was done before my first book was published in 2011. At the time, we hadn't confirmed the title, so you'll see in the graphics that title we thought we were going to use. Hilarious!! I have to say, I'm… Continue reading An Oldie but Goodie – Video!
VANESSA SHIELDS 