Vanessa Shields turns the themes of femininity and motherhood upside down in this, her first book of poetry. She holds nothing back in telling the raw truth of being a woman in the 21st century. But amid the biting wit and brutal honesty, there is also that sweet reflection of the poet who breathes life into words that tell the story of someone brave enough to be that woman. Shields in I Am That Woman dares to challenge the modern story of a wife, a mother, a lover and a friend.

Vanessa Shields, author of Laughing Through a Second Pregnancy, and editor of Whisky Sour City, is also a writer, blogger, photographer, teacher, and journalist who currently resides in Windsor, Ontario. As an editor, Vanessa polishes written works until they reach their pinnacle. However, it is her enthusiasm for the written word that makes her editing skills shine. Vanessa consistently brings her immense knowledge and passion for writing to her work as an editor. The perfect person for editing Whisky Sour City, Vanessa’s creative mind and candid writing style helped augment the uncensored perspective of Windsor presented in Whisky Sour City. Vanessa’s love for all things literary has helped refine and enhance this anthology into the exceptional collection it is.

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