'Tis the season for all the lists! We make lists of things to do, gifts to buy for people, and food to make. And, whether we like it or not, we are inundated with lists from the folks who like to make lists about 'THE BEST' - best books, best songs, best words, etc. The… Continue reading Shields’ Poetry Tops the Lists for 2016!
Tag: Awards
Award! Award! Judge’s Choice!
My poem 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' has won a Judge's Choice Award for the Sparkle & Shine Contest (The Ontario Poetry Society)! It will be among other poetry in the Sparkle & Shine Anthology! I wrote this poem for Miller. This goofy, delicious gal here. (The mess is hers too. She's excellent at making messes.)… Continue reading Award! Award! Judge’s Choice!
My First Official Poetry Award! Judge’s Choice The Arborealis Prize for Poetry
I've won my first poetry award!! I submitted a poem to The Ontario Poetry Society's 'Arborealis Prize for Poetry' and I have been awarded: JUDGE'S CHOICE! A certificate and cash!! For my poem entitled: A Mother Eats Alone in her Car (Again) I'm thrilled and honoured! Thank you TOPS and the judges! Yay!!!!
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 