I have a story about Mitch Albom. When I was in OAC Writer's Craft, I had an amazing English teacher, Mr. W. One of his assignments was for us to choose a writer whose work we loved, admired and aspired to learn from - and write in the style of this writer for our assignment.… Continue reading Mitch Albom and I
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Summah-time…Notes from Summer House Shields
July has cometh! Currently, I'm engaged in a common summertime Shields' family past time - the kids, the dog and I are in my bed each on our own devices (yikes). We are pyjama-clad and snoozy...the kids watching movies while I write on my laptop. I can smell the wet grass and soggy soil on… Continue reading Summah-time…Notes from Summer House Shields
Summer Writing Workshop – Pelee Island! Join Me!
With grand thanks to Patricia Fell and her team, I have once again been invited to be a part of the Pelee Island Music Series. Yay! This year, I get to do a workshop as well as a poetry reading. Double yay! The workshop is FREE! Although, it does cost to get over to the… Continue reading Summer Writing Workshop – Pelee Island! Join Me!
VANESSA SHIELDS 