I'm over at the League of Canadian Poets today blogging about being a parent who is also a writer who needs to have some alone travel time. Hot off my trip to Toronto for the Canadian Writers' Summit, I had much to say about traveling, writing, conferencing, and of course, can you guess it? Missing my… Continue reading LCP The Writing Parent Blog – The Truth About Travel
Category: Writing Life
What I Said – #CWS2016 – Panel and LCP Awards Presentation
I wanted to post the two pieces of writing that I shared because...well, I'm proud of them, and I'm proud of myself for having the guts to participate in this way. Also, I'm grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with incredible writers and advocates for writing, and I'm grateful to be a member… Continue reading What I Said – #CWS2016 – Panel and LCP Awards Presentation
#CWS2016 – Day 2 at the Canadian Writers’ Summit
Oh, the writing conference. I’m at the Canadian Writers' Summit in Toronto this weekend. I’ve been carrying my laptop around with me, and have only now - four workshops, one meeting, three meals, and one night alone in a hotel – opened it up to use it for writing. I’ve got so much to say,… Continue reading #CWS2016 – Day 2 at the Canadian Writers’ Summit
BookFest Windsor – Student Writing Contest – Radio Interview!
I'll be on CBC Windsor Morning (97.5FM) tomorrow (Monday, June 13) at 7am (yikes!) to talk about this year's Student Writing Contest! We're grateful to the stellar team at CBC Windsor Morning for *always* support local literary happenings! And this one is a biggie! The deadline for this year's student writing contest is fast approaching… Continue reading BookFest Windsor – Student Writing Contest – Radio Interview!
VANESSA SHIELDS 