C.L Shoemaker

THE WRITE STUFF:
LITERATURE WITH CHARM

Name: The Write Stuff: Literature that Charms
Address: CA

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Published Poet

"Aphasia" (2022)
Journal of Medical Humanities and Narrative as Medicine

Literary Awards

HONOURABLE MENTION: WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST

"OPERATION REFLECTION" BY C.L.SHOEMAKER
AVAILABLE AS A RADIO DRAMA WITH THE VOCAL TALENTS OF JOHN DIBBEN.

TAUGHT AT TRU BY DR RAHIM 2023 (Jan-April).

When Julie's husband CPT. Jonathan L. Hardy is killed overseas she refuses to believe he's dead. Everyone thinks she's delusional until one day he knocks on the front door. Despite this miracle, something isn't right and Julie is left to decide how much she can overlook in exchange for a resurrected husband. (Genre: Sci-Fi).

"The most enduring and influential contest in the history of Sci-Fi and fantasy," Writers of the Future is an American competition created in 1980 (WOTF Website). The contest offers a grand prize of $5,000.

News

WE'RE ON THE AIR

C.L.Shoemaker's poetry was first aired on The Muse's Garden CKTZ 89.5 FM July 9th of 2018. She is now a recurring guest on the show. For info on upcoming shows with Shoemaker's poetry check the author's facebook site. You can listen online via the podcasts:

cortesradio.ca/muses-garden/

THE FRENCHMAN'S DAUGHTER

Keep your eyes here for updates on "The Frenchman's Daughter" C.L.Shoemaker's historical mystery novel that is forthcoming.

SHORT STORY PUBLISHED

C.L. Shoemaker's fairy tale,"Penelope Aurora and the Enchanted Map of Parma," can be found in MacroMicrocosm Literary & Art Journal. Check it out here.

AUTHOR Q&A

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Articles and Publications

PORTFOLIO OF ACADEMIC AND GENERAL WORK

STRATFORD FESTIVAL REVIEWS WEBSITE

THEATRE ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS.

C.L.Shoemaker writes for the Stratford Festival Reviews Website, delving into her love for theatre and festival design. She's worked with Bard on the Beach (Vancouver), The Stratford Festival of Canada (Stratford) and multiple community theatres. Shoemaker has also presented academic papers at the Stratford Festival's Shakespeare Theatre Conference (2019), University of Waterloo, York University, TWU, University of Ottawa, and the University of Alberta.

“Accessible Shakespeare: How Bard on the Beach Offers Artist, Educators and Students Free Workshops” (Forthcoming).
“Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On”: Exploring the Stratford Festival Archives” (Forthcoming 2020).
“Chris Abraham’s Macbeth at Bard on the Beach: Murder, Mayhem and Toxic Masculinity” (Aug 2018).
“Should You Introduce Your Five-Year-Old to Shakespeare?” (Oct 2018).

MARJORIE MAGAZINE (US)

VINTAGE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

C.L. Shoemaker writes for Marjorie Magazine, sharing her love of vintage design, 1940s history, old fashioned travel experiences, and the gorgeous antique lifestyle. She's written travel, historical and research pieces on Paris, typewriters, and the Nancy Drew books series. She looks forward to tackling articles on WWII female spies, London, UK travel, the Stratford festival costumes and many more exciting vintage themed articles forthwith!

Creating Vintage for the Stage: An In-depth Look at Stratford’s Edwardian Design for “An Ideal Husband” (Forthcoming).
Nancy Drew's 90th Birthday: How a Depression Era Teenage Sleuth Changed Our World Forever (Print: Spring 2020).
Thrifting Vintage: Tour a Historical Dream Home and Steal the Owner's Thrifting Tips. (Online: Spring 2020).
The Stratford Festival Archives and Warehouse: Artistic Artifacts Abound (Print: Spring 2020)
For the Love of Typewriters. Marjorie Magazine (Online: March 2019, Print: Spring/ Summer 2019)
Heirloom Histories: Sharing a Good Mystery. Marjorie Magazine (Online: Feb. 2019, Print: Spring/Summer 2019).
Paris: A City of Historic Culture and Charm. Marjorie Magazine (Print: Spring/Summer 2019).
Create Your Own Decorative Vintage Candles. Marjorie Magazine (Print: Spring 2019).

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS ARTICLES

PUBLISH AND CHANGE PERSPECTIVES

The following articles have been printed by academic journals or news publications.

VOCAMUS PRESS

CURRENT EDITOR AND FORMER WRITERS' WORKSHOP COORDINATOR.

C.L. Shoemaker works as a volunteer editor for Vocamus Press, providing writing feedback to contestants in the ETCH & Guelph Public Library teen writing contest. She served as the Vocamus Press Writers' Workshops Coordinator with the Guelph Public Library for 2019.

Editor for Vocamus Press (ETCH) & Guelph Public Library Teen Short Story Competition (2018, 2019, 2002; ongoing).
Workshop Coordinator (2019).

C.L.SHOEMAKER PHOTOGRAPHY

CAPTURING THE EXCEPTIONAL

Shoemaker often provides photography for her published articles. Previous photography includes interior design, travel, fine art and still life. She continues to hone her skills and pursue her craft.

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