I went to the Algonquin school of Fine Arts in Ottawa. My father is a history buff so that is reflected in my work. I've always written poetry but never really got around to writing stories until just recently. My new novel Inferno was published in 2003. 

I have a book of poetry, Soul Speak, published by Renaissance Alliance Publishing, and have poems featured in 'A Time of Trial', and 'Oval Victory', published by Hidden Brook Press. My new novel, 'Inferno', is due to be published in 2003. My work has appeared internationally, most recently in Elan: A Regina Weese Collection, published in 2005, and in a chapbook, Sharing the Dark, Encounters With The Abyss, also published in 2005.

Jeff Seffinga asked me to judge a prestigious Canadian literary award, The Acorn-Plantos Award, for the 2004 best book of poetry. Reading 30 books of poetry in 6 weeks was daunting but it was also a labour of love. I look forward to judging other awards.

Trish Shields, Author and Poet
This web page highlights Trish's writing achievements and gives updates and links. She is the parent of three children – two girls and a boy Trish has a background in Fine Arts at the Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario. She has also studied creative writing under Matt Hughes, Canadian author of ‘Fools Errant’, ‘Downshift’ and ‘Fool Me Twice’. Renaissance Alliance Publications, Inc. has published a book of her poetry entitled ‘Soul Speak’ which was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in 2001. Trish has poetry published in anthologies by Hidden Brook Press, entitled ‘Time of Trial’, concerning the events of September 11, 2001. Dare2Dream published a book of her poetry, ‘Spirit Harvest’, in 2002. Trish's first novel entitled ‘Inferno’, was published by Baycrest Books, due to be released in 2003. Trish grew up in Europe and has traveled the United States and Canada extensively. She currently resides on Vancouver Island.

The Courtroom
A modest collection of Trish's poetry.