Squeeee! My poem 'Say AWE' has won a Runner-Up Award in The Ontario Poetry Society's 'Ultra-Short Poetry' competition! What a wonderful gift! Thank you TOPS family and judge Debbie Okun Hill! Congratulations to all the other poets who will be in the anthology!
Category: Publishing
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!
Poetic Opinions – On Fees, Dues and Definitions
It’s National Poetry Month for at least another week and a bit so I think it’s high time I write this particular blog. I'm gonna give you some transparency here. People ask me all the time 'how do you do it'? I'm not sure that they're asking specifically about how I exist as a professional… Continue reading Poetic Opinions – On Fees, Dues and Definitions
Brick Books Celebrates Canadian Poetry – The Importance of Reading Poetry
This year to celebrate it's 40th anniversary, Brick Books put out a request for writers to send in write-ups about poets who inspire, evoke and write great poetry. Of course, I heeded the call and sent in a few write-ups. The first write-up is published on the Brick Books website now - and how timely,… Continue reading Brick Books Celebrates Canadian Poetry – The Importance of Reading Poetry
VANESSA SHIELDS 