Ketchup – photos, thanks, keynote speech and more

June 19, 2017 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

This post proves how busy it's been in my world! I started it on February 10th! Too funny! It's what, June 12!...I can't believe it, but here it is. As least the sun is shining. I am bikini-clad, sitting at our table outside on our deck...I'm keeping an eye on the pool as my boob… Continue reading Ketchup – photos, thanks, keynote speech and more

On Writing

Time for Silence

May 30, 2017 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

As I was doing the dishes (not writing), I was thinking: It's not: 'do it all now' but 'do what you do, and do it well' then 'respond and reflect'. I think about running my own publishing company. Each time I do, I can see myself nurturing 2 authors and their books a year. Two.… Continue reading Time for Silence

Classes · On Writing · Writing Life

Wounded Writers Ask – Final Free Write….Late but oh well!

May 5, 2017 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

So the deal was that I write in response to a different writing prompt for 21 days in April. I think I made it to 17 when it all went to hell in a hand basket (this saying is said to come from the days of the guillotine - when criminals (bad people meant for hell?)… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Final Free Write….Late but oh well!