Cassie Premo Steele

Columbia, SC, USA

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Cassie Premo Steele, Ph.D., is the author of 19 books, including 3 novels and 7 books of poetry, her poetry has won many awards and been nominated 8 times for the Pushcart Prize. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. An environmental poet, novelist, and essayist, her writing focuses on the themes of trauma, healing, creativity, and mindfulness, and she works as a writing coach and teaches classes on these themes online and in person. Her novel, Beaver Girl, was the One Book, One Community selection for the City of Columbia, South Carolina. Past authors honored by the program include the novelists Pat Conroy, Lee Smith, Carla Damron, Min Jin Lee, and Leonard Pitts, Jr. For the past six years, she has led free seasonal Forest Wellness Journaling Workshops at Congaree National Park, and she is part of a team of diverse women who published Old Growth:: An Anthology Inspired by Congaree National Park, which contains poetry, essays, fiction, photography, art, music, and interactive exhibits by over 60 contributors from all over the country, the proceeds of which will help preserve this unique region named as a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Region. "Still Here" is her monthly column for The Post and Courier's Free Times, which highlights the wild and rural places across the state of South Carolina, where she lives with her wife.

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LisaNanda C

May 18, 2026

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ What a wonderful, wise, profound and inspiring talk! I really love the way you put this. Its often said in many ways, but you really encapsulated the concept of co-creation. It’s always great to have my perception shifted in new ways so thank you again! 🙏🙏🙏

Sherry

Apr 14, 2026

This is so helpful! I actually can’t wait to implement these ideas and return to some productivity. I’ve been so stuck and disorganized whereas I’m usually very organized. Thanks so much

Sherry

Apr 8, 2026

I fully enjoyed this. I’m currently working up to a prolonged stillness practice, it’s been a challenge. Your lives and this beautiful session are so helpful . Journaling opens up pathways that are unexpected. Your prompts alwAys invite an energetic free flow for me 🙏🏼

Aiste Kalinauskaite

Apr 5, 2026

Very useful strategies. I am a bit skeptical about 20min focus - 5min fun cycle, as I usually just start to get going in 20min. But I am curious to try it out and give it a go for a bit longer than a couple of times.

Meg Monster

Apr 28, 2025

Thank you, Cassie! I cherish you and your wisdom, 🖤🖤and I think I shall reassess when my best two hours are 💪🏻

Suz

Apr 27, 2025

This was absolutely excellent! You really resonate with me so much. I am taking each and every step you suggested and implementing them all ASAP . Thank you, thank you!

Anne

Apr 25, 2025

Thank you very much. The perfect start to the day. Wishing you joy.

Brian

Mar 7, 2025

What a great course! Whole person healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Great poems, prompts, Journaling, and meditations promote creative healing. Parts that were evident and some to be revealed that all needed healing. You will find your own and feel better in the end.

Iga

Feb 18, 2025

Thank you dear Cassie- and what a wonderful track 🫂🥰🙏🏿. Brightest Blessings to you always for all you do to make the World a better place 💕☀️🙏🏿🌿📖🧡

Iga Win-y-Frid

Dec 26, 2024

What a beautifully designed course! Not only I could write to powerful prompts like I "have healed" and "I write because" but had a chance to listen to Cassie Premo Steele's empowering poems, and to feel grateful for my body, and rest in between writing and taking in the poetry. I really really appreciate this Healing Poetry course, Cassie. Thank you! 🙏🏽✍️📖🌟💛💜

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