It's beautiful how this time of year - the change in weather, and the quick to follow change in heartsong - brings me into myself. Of course, it's also the time of year when I'm supposed to spread the love and be with people maybe more than any other time of year! To celebrate the… Continue reading Be Honest With Yourself
Category: My YA Novel
BOOK TOUR RE-CAP – BOOKAPALOOZA IN WHITBY!
BOOK TOUR RE-CAP - WHITBY, ONTARIO - BOOKAPALOOZA - NOVEMBER 19, 2016 Organized by the Writers Community of Durham Region (WCDR), Bookapalooza book fair was held at the Durham College Centre for Food on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10am - 3pm. Writers from the Durham region, and some from farther away (like me!) gathered… Continue reading BOOK TOUR RE-CAP – BOOKAPALOOZA IN WHITBY!
How-To Poetry Workshop Tomorrow! 7pm Budimir Library!
Tomorrow night I'll be leading a poetry workshop at Budimir library in South Windsor. From 7pm - 8:30pm I'll be (hopefully!) inspiring and engaging you with my mad poetry skills - sharing tips on how to make poetry an everyday part of your life! Here's the Facebook event page: Click here! Please call the library… Continue reading How-To Poetry Workshop Tomorrow! 7pm Budimir Library!
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
VANESSA SHIELDS 