In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Mature Allure Podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back acclaimed author and executive ghostwriter Cheril N. Clarke for a deep dive into her newest novel, Before I Am Erased, part of her acclaimed Keyhole Chronicles series.
The novel follows a 64-year-old Ethiopian-American woman living with Parkinson’s who refuses to be silenced or erased by age, illness, or society’s expectations. With wit, honesty, and emotional depth, Cheril explores sisterhood, resilience, and the many ways women continue to reinvent themselves in midlife and beyond.
✨ Special Feature:
Cheril reads Chapter One of Before I Am Erased, giving listeners a front-row seat to her captivating storytelling. This excerpt introduces the novel’s heroine and her close-knit circle of friends, offering a vivid glimpse into the book’s themes of courage, humor, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.
✨ In This Episode:
How Cheril created a 64-year-old protagonist who challenges stereotypes about aging women
The inspiration behind Before I Am Erased and The Keyhole Chronicles universe
Why it’s vital to write fully realized, mature female characters
The joy of sisterhood, friendship, and second chances in midlife
A live reading from Before I Am Erased — a sneak peek you won’t want to miss
🎧 Tune in to hear how Cheril’s storytelling celebrates visibility, vitality, and reinvention at every age.
📚 Learn more about Cheril’s books and writing at CherilNClarke.com and on Amazon.
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