This is how I know I’m a writer: everything I think is a visualized line in a poem or a paragraph. I can see black letters on white paper in the movie theatre of my brain – telling a story. Making a point. Having an opinion. Being brave. Or funny. Or not making any sense… Continue reading I know I’m a Writer because…movie theatres, fuzziness and purpose.
Category: Writing Life
Shields’ Poetry Tops the Lists for 2016!
'Tis the season for all the lists! We make lists of things to do, gifts to buy for people, and food to make. And, whether we like it or not, we are inundated with lists from the folks who like to make lists about 'THE BEST' - best books, best songs, best words, etc. The… Continue reading Shields’ Poetry Tops the Lists for 2016!
Editor Laryssa Brooks talks books, words and the joy of editing
One of the best things about touring and participating in festivals and literary events is the people I meet...and, especially when I'm doing Poetry on Demand, the people I get to write poetry for! I met Editor Laryssa Brooks at a University of Windsor alumni event. Her sweet smile and patient demeanour totally caught my… Continue reading Editor Laryssa Brooks talks books, words and the joy of editing
LOOK AT HER IN SECOND PRINT! 100s of BOOKS SOLD!
It's official - we've had to have a second printing of Look At Her - already! Our first print run earlier this year ran a total of 500 copies. Just this week, a second run arrived with a total of 300 copies! We needed to print more because SALES HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING! Amazon has been 'temporarily… Continue reading LOOK AT HER IN SECOND PRINT! 100s of BOOKS SOLD!
VANESSA SHIELDS 