My first poetry collection I Am That Woman has been selling extremely well - so well that I just received a stack from a THIRD PRINTING! From out of my trunk and tote bag to on-line and social media sales! Yahoo! People are reading poetry, which brings me joy. People are reading MY poetry and… Continue reading I Am That Woman Into THIRD PRINTING!
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Excellent Review of ‘I Am That Woman’ by Michael Dennis!
I received a glowing review of my poetry book 'I Am That Woman' by Ottawa writer (who used to live and work in Windsor!) Michael Dennis. Here's some of what he had to say... It's like Shields is making a new declaration of place and time and ownership of her gender with each poem. Everyone… Continue reading Excellent Review of ‘I Am That Woman’ by Michael Dennis!
Bruce Meyer – Poet, Writer, Teacher
Ahhh. National Poetry Month. Doesn't it feel good to have a month recognized on a national scale all for poetry?! It sure feels warm and fuzzy to me! I think it's been a busy, productive and culture-enriching month so far. To further enrich us in the all things poetry, I've invited guest *POET* Bruce Meyer to answer some intimately,… Continue reading Bruce Meyer – Poet, Writer, Teacher
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!
VANESSA SHIELDS 