I've been thinking about relationship, dear reader. I've been thinking about what motivates me to keep creating. I've been thinking about the root of my writing dreams...no matter the shape or size of these writing dreams, you are in them as readers. So as I continue to write, as I continue to choose different modes… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 25
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Listy-lists
Greetings, friends! It's that time of year...when all the lists come out and attempt to organize and label and judge things that have happened during the year. I do feel a pull toward making lists too...and I thought I'd have some fun with lists that are more...sharing than labeling...! I visited my goodreads page to… Continue reading Listy-lists
Interview with Jane Christmas about her new book ‘A Flight of Saints’!
*SOME SPOILERS!* *CONTENT WARNING: FOUL LANGUAGE!* Friends, I'm super excited to share this just-under-an-hour zoom interview I had with the incomparable Jane Christmas! Her new book and first foray into fiction, A Flight of Saints, is out in the world and you must read it! Yes, there's a different name on the cover of this… Continue reading Interview with Jane Christmas about her new book ‘A Flight of Saints’!
Are You A Writer if You Don’t Get Published?
I've been toiling with the question even though I know in my heart that the answer is a resounding YES. You see, although I have been published, it has been a long time since something has been accepted for publication. I continue to average 1-2 rejections a week. This is not me complaining. I get… Continue reading Are You A Writer if You Don’t Get Published?
VANESSA SHIELDS 