Richard White's Poetry

When a Review Becomes a Fireside Conversation 🍂🥃

Some books ask to be finished. Others ask to be savored. Whiskey and the Autumn Wind belongs to the latter—a collection meant for slow evenings, low light, and a glass poured with intention. When a reader described the poems as something to be “sipped like a fine bourbon by a crackling fireplace,” they captured the spirit of the book perfectly. This is poetry that lingers, that speaks softly, and that stays with you long after the final page.

Whiskey and the Winter Wind: A Slow Return to Self

There was a time when the wind was kinder. Whiskey and the Autumn Wind was written in that in-between season—when the air still carried warmth, when loss felt survivable, when reflection arrived with falling leaves instead of ice. Those poems lingered in amber light and …

Where Light Meets Darkness: An Interview with Richard White on The Quiet After the Sirens

When the sirens fade, and the chaos quiets, what remains? For author Richard White, that lingering silence became the genesis of his newest novel, The Quiet After the Sirens, published by Whispers in the Dark Press.

PRESS RELEASE – The Quiet After the Sirens

Capital District, NY – Whispers in the Dark Press is proud to announce the release of acclaimed author Richard White’s newest novel, The Quiet After the Sirens, available now through poetry.authorrichardwhite.com/
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The Weight We Carry: Mental Health in EMS and the Silence That Follows

We don’t talk about what we see. Not really. We joke, we deflect, we survive. But The Quiet After the Sirens is about what happens when the silence breaks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-Burning Soul-Relaunch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Inner Flame PressEmail: admin@authorrichardwhite.comWebsite: https://poetry.authorrichardwhite.com/books/burning-soul Poetry Collection Burning Soul by S.L. Goyette Illuminates the Darkness of Life’s Deepest Struggles [Amsterdam, NY | April 2025] – Inner Flame Press proudly announces the relaunch of Burning Soul, a powerful debut poetry collection by …

The Quiet After the Sirens

In The Quiet After the Sirens, Richard White—poet, veteran, and former EMS Lieutenant—offers an unflinching look at the silent battles that follow service. From the scorching deserts of Iraq to the heart-wrenching stillness of 911 calls, White confronts the toll of trauma, exposing the weight of PTSD, depression, and anxiety with raw vulnerability and unwavering honesty.

March of the Writers Day 27: Secret Identity

By day, I save lives as an EMT. By night, I weave tales of shadow and intrigue. Two worlds, one soul—living the ultimate double life.

Self-Discovery Amidst Darkness: Finding Your True Identity Through Hardship

Darkness isn’t just an obstacle—it’s a path to self-discovery. When life’s chaos fades, we uncover our true identity in the silence within. 🌌💫 Have you ever found clarity in hardship? Share your journey! #SelfDiscovery #InnerStrength #TheStoryGoesOn

✨ March of the Writers: Day 7 – Method to Madness ✨

Writing is a curious process, and every writer has their own method to the madness! My process involves starting with freewriting to spark ideas, using sticky notes to organize plot points, and reading my work aloud to catch hidden errors. How do you approach writing? Share your tips, tricks, and rituals in the comments and join the conversation on my blog!