Savannah, Georgia-born novelist Cheryl Anne Porter celebrates her Cherokee heritage in her spellbinding historical mystery Wild Flower. A National Readers Choice Award winner whose past work has been chosen by the library of Congress for its Rare Book Collection, Cheryl wins consistent praise from reviewers for her skill at weaving taut, character-driven historical suspense. And her international reading audience knows the dynamic and prolific author is equally proficient at writing sparkling contemporary comedy. Her novel Mad About Maddie delights readers with its vibrant humor and marvelously memorable characters. A college-level fiction writing instructor, Cheryl is a popular keynote speaker who presents writing seminars and workshops nationwide. She resides in Tampa, Florida.