In 2011, my first book, a sassy little, heart-felt memoir called 'Laughing Through A Second Pregnancy' was published by Black Moss Press. In 2013, I was the guest editor for a collection of poetry entitled, 'Whisky Sour City', published by Black Moss Press. In 2014, we launched my first collection of poetry, 'I Am That… Continue reading New Book in 2016!
The Working Writer
September always falls into my lap like a bunch of orange leaves. This year is no exception. We've all been feeling the speed at which life is going this year. I call it #ballsfast. (You can start a world phenomenon with the hashtag. Go ahead.) While the summer did go by #ballsfast each day felt… Continue reading The Working Writer
The Novel Is Complete!!!! (With Video!)
Did I wake you this morning? Did you hear me scream and jump up and down this morning at 2:30am?!! Okay, so I didn't do my screaming and jumping up and down until about 9:45am this morning. But when I finished, when I saved the 434-page document and scrolled through it one last time...this is… Continue reading The Novel Is Complete!!!! (With Video!)
VANESSA SHIELDS 