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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Category: On Writing

On Writing

Seriously, no one wants a FREE BOOK?

June 26, 2012 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

I'm trying to garner new readers by GIVING AWAY COMPLETELY INSPIRING BOOKS ABOUT WRITING, and it seems only one person (sweet poet Penny-Anne) is interested in GETTING A FREE BOOK. What's happening, dear readers? I ask you a simple question. You answer in the 'comment' section. You get a FREE BOOK. Just to see if… Continue reading Seriously, no one wants a FREE BOOK?

Contests · On Writing · Publishing

A Lesson In Binders – FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!

June 15, 2012 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

This is Binder A. Do you think it holds my young adult novel (work in progress) or my collection of rejection letters? This is Binder B. Do you think it holds my young adult novel (work in progress) or my collection of rejection letters? Today's Truth is that though they look very similar, you cannot… Continue reading A Lesson In Binders – FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!

On Writing

Welcome Friends!!

June 14, 2012 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

 WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG!!!! (I'm making a 'W' with my fingers. For 'welcome'...oh, you got that?) Well, dear readers, it's been a long time comin' to get this new baby birthed. What do you think? I hope you like the new look, new colours, new menu, new pages...I certainly do! Yes, there is a… Continue reading Welcome Friends!!

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