Poem 75 – Etymology of Dead Line

March 16, 2021 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Etymology of Dead Line curiosity about the etymologyof the word deadline leads meto a black & white photodated August 1864 of theBurial Detail at AndersonvilleConfederate Prison for Soldiers ‘dead line’ the space betweenlife & death the confluenceof the River Breath & the RiverNo Breath – a rough passage around the prison this line sofrightfully dug… Continue reading Poem 75 – Etymology of Dead Line

On Writing

Poem 74 – scared/sacred

March 15, 2021 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

scared/sacredfor Janet rising in the darknessink into journal pages a demon womana starving childa new moon miracle witnessing pink strands inthe azure sky lifting upthe golden light unfurling into this daya little scared butaware that a small changechanges everything So, I worked all day creating my virtual book tour page and including the beautiful book… Continue reading Poem 74 – scared/sacred

On Writing

OFFICIAL TOUR PAGE & BOOK TRAILER!

March 14, 2021April 30, 2021 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

I am so super excited (and happily weepy!) to present this book trailer. It was conceived, created, shot and edited by my son, Jett Shields. He captures the heart and love story that is 'thimbles'. Thank you, Goose! https://videopress.com/v/j0olMNBn?preloadContent=metadata VIRTUAL TOUR PAGE GOES LIVE! I am thrilled to present the official tour page for the… Continue reading OFFICIAL TOUR PAGE & BOOK TRAILER!