Introducing my new book - a book of poetry - entitled "I Am That Woman". Can I get a 'heck ya' up in here?!! What a whirlwind this last month has been! I'm thrilled and grateful to tell you that this, my first book of poetry, has been published by Black Moss Press. Here's how… Continue reading Introducing My New Book! I Am That Woman
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Flash Fiction – A “How To” With Guest Writer Mark Bacon
I wanted to offer you some instruction and education on how to write a flash fiction story before you went ahead and entered into our Mystery Flash Fiction contest. As I was clueless myself concerning what flash fiction is and how to write it, I figured I wasn't alone in my ignorance. And anyway, aren't… Continue reading Flash Fiction – A “How To” With Guest Writer Mark Bacon
The Best (Most Amazing) Rejection Letter So Far
I'd say this year has been the driest year of the past five in terms of me submitting my work (poetry, especially) to literary mags. Some reasons: a) can't afford to submit b) got tired of all the rejection c) am spending time working on my novel. In any case, my motivation seems to come… Continue reading The Best (Most Amazing) Rejection Letter So Far
VANESSA SHIELDS 