An unflinching and intimate poetry collection that captures what it means to be a woman now-navigating coming-of-age, motherhood, and grief.

From the back cover-

In WILD OYSTER, tinya writes

poems for the woman refusing to give up

on her thirst for life. For the mother

who's loved hard and wanted more.

For the woman who feels more seen by

poetry than prayers. For the inner girl

being healed. For anyone who's found hope

in the kindness of other women

and god in their kindling light.

This book is for you if you have ever cried,

"What the fuck did I do with my life?!"

These poems are meant for you if you've

come to ask, "What if I stopped apologizing

for wanting it all?"