Written by @RWhiteAuthor There is a season when the world begins to let go gently. Leaves loosen their grip. Light softens. Even grief feels warmer in the amber hush of October. Whiskey and the Autumn Wind lives in that space—the place where loss has arrived …
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreA Year Tempered by Wind and Ink
A reflective year in review and a look ahead to 2026—new poetry, Whiskey and the Winter Wind, and the launch of The Gemini Project, an MFA thesis novel exploring truth, power, and deception.
Read MoreA Year in the Echo of Words — A 2025 Reflection
The wheel of the year turned like a slow tide, and here we stand at its close — rich with stories, hardened by truth, softened by grace. In the quiet places between sirens and silence, 2025 became one of reckoning and resolution. This year I …
Read More✨ March of the Writers: Day 9 – Healthy Habits ✨
Maintaining healthy habits is crucial for writers to thrive creatively and mentally. Setting a writing schedule, taking daily walks, and limiting social media have helped me find balance and reduce stress. Small changes can make a big difference in both writing and life. What healthy habits have been game-changers for you? Share your tips and join the conversation on my blog!
Read MoreWhiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Poetic Journey
Autumn may be fleeting, but its spirit lingers—and so does the promise of Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in the Hemingway Tradition. 📚✨ By Richard White ~ @RWhiteAuthor Can you feel that cool breeze? Forget the bitter chill of snow for …
Read MoreSurviving the Fall: Embracing Life’s Fragments
By Richard White ~ @RWhiteAuthor Crumbling Men Men don’t fall clean—they crumble slow, Like autumn leaves beneath the snow. A piece by piece, the edges fray, Yet still, they rise to face the day. The whiskey burns, a fleeting balm, A borrowed warmth, a fleeting calm. …
Read MoreHemingway and I – Exploring the Parallels of Our Lives and Journeys Through Whiskey and the Autumn Wind
In my upcoming poetry collection, Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in Hemingway Tradition, I dive into the haunting echoes of Ernest Hemingway’s life, mind, and struggles, which resonate deeply with my own experiences as a combat medic, military veteran, and EMT. …
Read MoreExploring “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind”: A Journey Through Emotion and Nature
As the leaves turn to hues of gold and crimson, and the air carries a crispness that hints at change, I am thrilled to share my latest poetry collection, Whiskey and the Autumn Wind. This book is a reflection of the transformative power of autumn, …
Read MoreIntroducing “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in Hemingway Tradition”
Written by @RWhiteAuthor Dear Readers, I am beyond excited to share some wonderful news with you all. On December 31st, I will be releasing my latest poetry collection, “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in Hemingway Tradition.” This project has been …
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