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Poetic Opinions – On Fees, Dues and Definitions

April 23, 2015November 17, 2015 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

It’s National Poetry Month for at least another week and a bit so I think it’s high time I write this particular blog. I'm gonna give you some transparency here. People ask me all the time 'how do you do it'? I'm not sure that they're asking specifically about how I exist as a professional… Continue reading Poetic Opinions – On Fees, Dues and Definitions

I Am That Woman · My Book

The Feminist Caucus at The League of Canadian Poets Reviews ‘I Am That Woman’!

March 26, 2014 Vanessa Shields6 Comments

I'm thrilled...elated...excited...to be reviewed by Anne Burke, the Chair of the Feminist Caucus at the League of Canadian Poets!!! Thank you Anne! I do believe this is a very positive review! What do you think?!! Here is her review of my book, I Am That Woman... Review of I am That Woman, by Vanessa Shields… Continue reading The Feminist Caucus at The League of Canadian Poets Reviews ‘I Am That Woman’!

I Am That Woman · On Writing

Full-Membership Approved by The League of Canadian Poets!

January 11, 2014 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

I have been accepted as a Full-Time Member into the League of Canadian Poets! And I am thrilled to poetic pieces about it! With the publication of 'I Am That Woman', I was able to submit my work to the League and request full membership! This was part of their message: As chair of the… Continue reading Full-Membership Approved by The League of Canadian Poets!