Twenty-twenty-five is here! What a year number. It feel very...Back to the Future...but, like, the future is here...and it's not like I thought it would be. I don't 'feel' like a new year has begun. I don't feel like I want to start new things or 'resolve' old things...even though there is a part that… Continue reading 2025 – Journal, Seasons & Surrender
Category: On Writing
Holiday Time
I have no idea what day of the week it is. I know the number, 26, but I don't know what day it is because my body has lost all feelings in this regard. You too? It's sooo bizarre! I mean, if I feel any day in my body it's Saturday. One loooong Saturday. I… Continue reading Holiday Time
(No)Tivation – On Mustering
Where has my motivation gone? It's silly, really. I've always been a highly-motivated human. I think I was born motivated - to grow, to learn, to do, do, do. And to do with passion, integrity and...gusto. Then...it was just GONE. I know that ageing is playing a major role. One of the symptoms of peri-menopause… Continue reading (No)Tivation – On Mustering
To Agent? To Traditional Pub? To Self-Pub? Are These The Questions?
I'm thinking: 'To be, or not to be, that is the question!' This famous quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act II, Scene1 - see the full scene in the link!), comes to mind as I ponder whether or not attempt to swim the tumultuous waters of traditional publishing or make a raft and adventure the unpredictable… Continue reading To Agent? To Traditional Pub? To Self-Pub? Are These The Questions?
VANESSA SHIELDS 