Shelagh Connor Shapiro
@shelaghvt.bsky.social
Author (Shape of the Sky, 2014). Sometimes I post writing prompts from my former show, Write the Book: Conversations on Craft (2008-2023) https://writethebook.podbean.com/ #Books #Writing #Vermont
October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Earth Day memory. Jerry and me, removing overrun saplings from around a tree we wanted to strengthen and preserve. A line of children walking along the street holding pots planted with new tiny trees. Earth Day! Horrified stares from teary young eyes as J fired up the chainsaw, unaware. Oops.
April 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Earth Day memory. Jerry and me, removing overrun saplings from around a tree we wanted to strengthen and preserve. A line of children walking along the street holding pots planted with new tiny trees. Earth Day! Horrified stares from teary young eyes as J fired up the chainsaw, unaware. Oops.
Started out BlueSkying with the best intentions. POST FAVORITE BOOK COVERS ... Without Commenting ... Every day... for... some dayzzzz... 😴
April 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Started out BlueSkying with the best intentions. POST FAVORITE BOOK COVERS ... Without Commenting ... Every day... for... some dayzzzz... 😴
4/6/09 WTB show prompt inspired by Margot Livesey's work: Write from an off-screen participant's POV, someone who does not and will not have a narrative perspective in your work but might, given the chance, help you to see something you’ve been missing. writethebook.podbean.com #writing
January 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
4/6/09 WTB show prompt inspired by Margot Livesey's work: Write from an off-screen participant's POV, someone who does not and will not have a narrative perspective in your work but might, given the chance, help you to see something you’ve been missing. writethebook.podbean.com #writing
Oops. I skipped a day of this. Here are two...
January 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Oops. I skipped a day of this. Here are two...
“I want us to be what the founders of our nation meant us to become — the land of freedom, the land of peace, and the land of hope.” - Jimmy Carter
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.
January 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“I want us to be what the founders of our nation meant us to become — the land of freedom, the land of peace, and the land of hope.” - Jimmy Carter
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.
A writing prompt from my 2010 interview with Ann Hood who suggested, "Write your autobiography in 500 words."
#writing @annhood56.bsky.social
#writing @annhood56.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A writing prompt from my 2010 interview with Ann Hood who suggested, "Write your autobiography in 500 words."
#writing @annhood56.bsky.social
#writing @annhood56.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 1/20
January 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 1/20