Tonight I will be reading at Mackenzie Hall with Carlinda D'Alimonte and Gord Grisenthwaite from 7pm-9pm as part of the By the River Reading Series. Thank you to Daniel and Emily Lockhart for organizing this series and for inviting me to be a part of it. I will be reading new poetry! Maybe I'll slide… Continue reading Reading Tonight! And…sink down.
Category: Poetry
Small but valuable.
"Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life. Well, valuable but small. Sometimes I wonder, do I do it because I like it or because I haven't been brave? How much of what I feel reminds me of what I read in a book...when...shouldn't it be the other way around? I don't… Continue reading Small but valuable.
Incredible News!
Friends. I have incredible news. My new poetry manuscript has been accepted for publication by Palimpsest Press. I am OVER. THE. MOON! It is an honour to be a part of the Palimpsest Press family. I will do my best to be an outstanding family member! My book, currently titled, thimble, will be published in… Continue reading Incredible News!
VANESSA SHIELDS 