OFFICIAL BOOK TRAILER!
Book Trailer created by Jett Shields – @jettflicks.
SAVE THE LOCAL LAUNCH DATE!
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
THE HEART TOUR OFFICIAL STOPS – SCROLL DOWN!
THE FULL HEART TOUR (updated June 7) – What is the Heart Tour? Well, I’ve chosen locations based on knowing someone I love who lives in the area! From there, I searched for a bookshop or a cafe to hold a book reading and signing at. And, so I’m guaranteed at least one person I love at each event! And…I save on costs for accommodations! Woot! Thank you to Joanne, Janet and my family in Hamilton for all the love!
EVENT LOGISTICS!
Location Info
The book launch is taking place INSIDE the Jackman Dramatic Arts Centre, in the Hatch Theatre. The above photo is what the building looks like. There will be sigs out front and inside to guide you where to go! The building is fully accessible. The Hatch Theatre is a real play-performance theatre with a stage, lighting and comfortable seats!
The building is located at the far end of the ‘quad’ – the big grassy area in front of the old residence buildings. Beside is the Essex building…that’s fairly new to campus. In terms of where on campus the building is, it’s on the Huron Line side, close to Assumption Church/the Ambassador Bridge.
Parking
Paid street parking is on Huron Line under the bridge, on both sides of the street. I suggest you park on the campus side…that’s an old bridge, baby! Parking is free after seven.
There is also a parking lot behind the church, entrance off Huron Line. This is a paid parking lot, but there is lots of room, and it’s the closest you’ll get to the building. You can see the building from the lot!
In fact, it’s as if the photo above was taken from the lot! Nice and close!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me! shieldsvanessa@gmail.com
Start Time
I’d like to get started as close to 7pm as possible, but there is one activity you’ll be invited to partake in if you want…on the way into the theatre…so perhaps arrive around 6:50pm!
Finish Time
I will not talk/read longer than 30 minutes! After that, we can move back into the main lobby for book sales and signings…I will have my other books for sale at discounted prices!…and I will sign you book and/or give you your pre-ordered book signed and good to go! All in all…the event won’t go until 9pm…unless we’re sticking around to talk! You’re welcome to head out after the reading if you already have your book!
Payment options
I will take cash or etransfer. My email will be posted and you can make the etransfer on the spot.
THE HEART TOUR
Local launch in Windsor, followed by a readings in Sarnia, Goderich, Hamilton and Essex!
TOUR STOP – SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 – SARNIA @ THE LOVE BUZZ CAFE
TOUR STOP – WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 – FORD CITY @ THE SERENITY CAFE (NEW SONG CHURCH)
TOUR STOP – FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 – GODERICH @ CAIT’S CAFE
TOUR STOP – SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 – WSG CHANTEL DANIELS – HAMILTON @ SYNONYM
TOUR STOP – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 – MINI PANEL W/ KELLY MACLELLAN IN ESSEX @ BALANCED LIFE WELLNESS CENTRE
VANESSA SHIELDS 