Vanessa Shields is a published author who’s been teaching workshops and classes for decades. She’s been part of hundreds of literary events from Windsor, Ontario to Paris, France and everywhere in-between. She is the owner Gertrude’s Writing Room, a creative writing school finding a new home in The Creativity Cavern. She loves movies, walking, swimming, reading, chocolate, chips and kitchen dancing with her beloved family. Learn more about Vanessa here at her website.

Cassandra Caverhill is a widely published poet who, after some years abroad for schooling and fun, has returned to her hometown of Windsor, Ontario. She’s become a creative leader in our literary community, forming The Creativity Cavern, and she teaches workshops and creative writing classes throughout Essex County. She loves to ride her bike, hike, DJ, sing karaoke, and, gosh-darnit, she’s one of the best huggers around! Learn more about Cassie here at her website.