July has cometh! Currently, I'm engaged in a common summertime Shields' family past time - the kids, the dog and I are in my bed each on our own devices (yikes). We are pyjama-clad and snoozy...the kids watching movies while I write on my laptop. I can smell the wet grass and soggy soil on… Continue reading Summah-time…Notes from Summer House Shields
Category: My YA Novel
In Many Words Or Less – An Interview!
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!
NaNoWriMo Day 23 – 30 – A Parent’s Journey
Day 23 (Sunday) Word Count: 18, 586 Day 24 (Monday) Word Count: 19,286 (up 700) Day 25 (Tuesday) Word Count: The same Day 26 (Wednesday) Word Count: 22,469 (up 3183 ) Day 27 (Thursday) Word Count: The same Day 28 (Friday) Word Count: The same Day 29 (Saturday) Word Count: The same Day 30 (Sunday)… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 23 – 30 – A Parent’s Journey
VANESSA SHIELDS 