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Singing Riptide publication day, a poetry collection that charts the authors path to self-forgiveness; the cover art is a pour painting with purples, greens, blues, golds and whites that look like a frothing ocean scene
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From Press 53, Singing Riptide Sept. 4, 2025

“For all who have fallen and all who have had the strength to get back up.” —Barbara Presnell, author of Otherwise, I’m Fine

“An intense book of memory and regret, but also a marvelous triumph in the fact that her poetry itself creates a way for both poet and reader of this rewarding book to discover what Ross Gay would also call ‘unabashed joy,’ and yes, redemption.” —Richard Jackson, author of Footprints: Poems

“This collection reminds us that transformation requires both being witnessed and loved by others and, crucially, never abandoning ourselves…” Nicole Gulotta, author of Wild Words: Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer’s Path

“Cheryl Wilder understands that the body holds trauma and memory…” —Debra Kaufman, author of Outwalking the Shadow

“[A]n astute and accessible attraction for readers interested not just in literature, but in psychological revelation.”–Diane Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Author

Writing was the key that opened a new way of seeing the world when I was a child, and it gave me the courage to express how I felt about it.

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Coach

As a creative thinker, I help you envision your aspirations and develop viable actions toward your goals. And I’m there to cheer you on!

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Speaker

Shame silenced me for decades. I share my journey toward self-forgiveness to inspire others to embrace their unique passions and purpose.

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Cheryl’s a quietly strong facilitator, teacher, and leader who guides, encourages, and corrects course gently, almost imperceptibly. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

—Rita Lewis, editor and writer

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