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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Tag: On Writing

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A Buncha Catch-Up!

June 9, 2025 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Good goddess, it's been too long since I've posted! May has come and gone. What a zippy little month it was! Significant moments include turning 47 (!), whilst my son turned 19 (whaaaaat?!), visiting Stratford for the festival to see some stellar theatre, finishing a new poetry manuscript.... Indeed, did I mention that I turned… Continue reading A Buncha Catch-Up!

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Dear Universe

July 17, 2013 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Dear Universe, I need your help. See, I've been carrying the world on my shoulders and the people I love in my arms and I just can't seem to move anymore. I was wondering if you could hold the Earth for me. Take her in your arms and tell her that everything's going to be… Continue reading Dear Universe

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Brush with an Agent – Part II

June 28, 2013 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

In my post Brush with an Agent Part I, I began sharing my 'Trying to get an Agent' journey with you.  I left you hanging on the cliff of 'what did the agent say' - for too long! I apologize! I hope your fingers aren't bloody and breaking...! I have to tell you that waiting… Continue reading Brush with an Agent – Part II

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