Sheryl Slocum lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she teaches English as a second language at Alverno College. Her poems have appeared in numerous small press publications, including Blueline, The Anglican Theological Review, and The Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar. Her poetry can also be found in several anthologies, including No, Achilles (WaterWood Press, 2015-2016) and Masquerades & Misdemeanors (Pebblebrook Press, 2013). A Pushcart nominee, Sheryl is a mother of three and contentedly belongs to a cat. She is a member of the Hartford Avenue Poets and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets.