In Unexpected Alchemy, poet Skye Nicholson shares her journey of recovery—and empowerment—after ending 25 years of alcohol abuse. Her poems are filled with soaring language, fraught memories, and poignant images of motherhood and self-acceptance. Readers will discover a remarkable empathy from poems that effortlessly invite nature, relationships, and presence. Paired with artful designs by Indie illustrator Cheryl Liz Byers, Skye's words evoke a courageous and raw honesty that illuminates how decades of addiction and shame can dissolve through vulnerability, compassion and self-love. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2018, thanks in part to Annie Grace’s bestselling book This Naked Mind, poetry was the catalyst that shook the dust out of Skye’s shadows and aired her newly open soul in the sunlight. The beauty of her story is in its transformative nature: the dichotomy of discovering love through loathing, joy through sorrow, and wisdom through pain. Skye remains on the life-long journey of personal growth, but she has learned the importance of breath, stillness, and sunlight to nurture her soul. In 2021, Skye became a certified Recovery Coach through This Naked Mind Institute and formed Soul’s Truth Coaching, LLC, an empowerment coaching service for women, so that she may offer assistance to others as they regain control over alcohol. Praise for Unexpected Alchemy: "In this wonderful collection of poetry, Skye Nicholson beautifully illustrates her incredible life transformation. Not only through her words, but also through their artistic arrangement on the page, Skye empowers her readers to vividly imagine every scene and relate so deeply to the inspirational stories she shares." ~Annie Grace, best-selling author of "This Naked Mind" and "The Alcohol Experiment" "Skye's writing is magical. She brings you to the depth of your emotions and the pain, yet, magic of being a human. This poetry collection is a gorgeous work of soulful inspiration. I dare you not to be moved when you're reading it." ~Karolina Rzadkowolska, best-selling author of "Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You"