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On Writing

Poem 264 – The THIS of it

September 21, 2021 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

The THIS of It - for Nic the vastnesses of exchangethat ventilate – the sliced open hole in the bleeding trachea of life the THIS beyond the language that gives it life in the deep deepnesses of nowthat suture this love on your everything. THIS. your story shared [THIS] your naked ode [THIS] here in… Continue reading Poem 264 – The THIS of it

On Writing

Spotlight on Creative Goddess Stephanie Johnston

May 17, 2018 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

THIS IS STEPHANIE JOHNSTON. Stephanie is a make-up artist, cello-playing, puppy-loving creative force. I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Johnston when she did make-up for a production at Suede, where I work, and then again when she did make-up for a wedding I was standing up in. Stephanie made me feel like a total… Continue reading Spotlight on Creative Goddess Stephanie Johnston

On Writing · Writing Life

Gertrude’s Literary Cafe

December 18, 2015 Vanessa Shields7 Comments

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

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