In her follow up to I Am That Woman, Shields' new collection of poetry is rooted in questions, answers and reflections about womanhood that pulsate through her lived experience as mother, poet, wife, daughter and friend. Whether Shields is reaching into her past — the history, the women, the houses; or holding the present in her hands and building her courage — choosing to love her body and celebrate her femininity; or daring to bring light to hidden realities few poets write about — her poetry is as always as strong as her love. Shields' raw honesty, sensual wit, open heart and wise soul speak the unspoken for every woman who is striving to root herself in the safety of her own self—knowledge and growing inner—strength. Look At Her is a praise—song to the power of universal connectedness through the high hills and dark valleys of living out loud, finding and cultivating your voice, and celebrating what it means to be her.

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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