I have a dream. My dream is to open Gertrude's Literary Cafe. Gertrude's Literary Cafe is a place for writers to write, for artists to draw, for crafters to craft, for musicians to perform, for books to launch, for CDs to release, for yoga to be taught - a place where the arts meet the… Continue reading Gertrude’s Literary Cafe
Category: Writing Life
Hello Gorgeous!
Welcome to my new and improved website! Thank you for sticking with me all these years - I started blogging in 2012! I appreciate your friendship and commitment! So, things around here will look a little different...and there are some posts that will have lost their links and images in the 'move'...but the words are… Continue reading Hello Gorgeous!
‘Momifesto’ to be performed at From-the -Page-to-the-Stage Event!
I'm thrilled to announce that my piece 'Momisfesto' will be performed at 'From the Page to the Stage' event on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at 8pm at the Atelier Virginianne (1078 Drouillard Rd. Windsor). This will be the second piece that I've had be a part of this incredibly creative and artistic storytelling event. Tickets… Continue reading ‘Momifesto’ to be performed at From-the -Page-to-the-Stage Event!
ACHF Grant Recipient!
I am thrilled to announce that I am the recipient of an Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant from the City of Windsor! I will be receiving a cheque for $1,000.00 to pay myself to start writing book two in the Hangman series! Congratulations to fellow recipients! Check us out at this link here! It's an… Continue reading ACHF Grant Recipient!
VANESSA SHIELDS 