THE WRITE STUFF ON CFTV! I was invited to be on CFTV's show 'The Write Stuff', with host and writer, Veronique Mandel. Joined by fellow local poet, and all-around super guy, Peter Hrastovec, myself, Peter and Veronique engaged in a fun, thoughtful, inspiring conversation about poetry and the writing life. The Write Stuff is a television… Continue reading Mama’s On TV! With Poet Peter Hrastovec on The Write Stuff!
Poetry On Demand – The Chimczuk Museum Edition Available Now!
I'm very happy to announce that the next volume of Poetry On Demand poetry is HOT OFF THE PRESS! (See, it's even fire-y red!) All poetry was written at the grand opening of the Chimczuk Museum. I wrote for three hours straight, over 35 poems. Hot dog was it ever amazing! Museum-goers were totally into… Continue reading Poetry On Demand – The Chimczuk Museum Edition Available Now!
You’ve Got A Great Brain
Not sure if it's the consistently inconsistent weather...or the fact that I'm turning 38 at the end of the month...or the fact that the writing part of my new book of poetry is complete...but I'm feeling unable to quiet my mind. Like, at all. It's the worst when I'm doing daily things like driving my car… Continue reading You’ve Got A Great Brain
VANESSA SHIELDS 