Richard White's Poetry

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 Quiet After the Sirens: A Personal and Psychological Study in Post-Traumatic Growth”

I did not write this memoir to relive the trauma—I wrote it to survive it. When I sat down to tell the truth about what it means to serve in EMS, to carry the quiet aftermath of war and emergency tones, I didn’t realize I was entering a process psychologists call post-traumatic growth. But that’s what it became.

“What Comes Next: The Story Continues…”

College is in the rearview—and now the real adventure begins. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be finishing my memoir, applying for jobs in publishing and editing, launching Sigma Writing Solutions, and getting ready to begin my MFA at SNHU in August. Also helping my daughter Ollie start college herself, while polishing Gemini Project, my debut fiction novel.

Writing Memoir in Scenes: Telling Mental Health Stories That Heal

Memoir writing is more than memory—it’s a journey of healing. By telling our mental health stories in scenes, we create connection, meaning, and transformation.

🖤 National Poetry Month — Day 19 🖤

Day 19 of #NationalPoetryMonth and I went full blues-ballad with The Ballad of Burnt Hill Road.

NaPoWriMo Day 13: The Gold Light in Quiet Rooms

By @RWhiteAuthor 🌿 NaPoWriMo Day 13: Inspired by Donald Justice’s “There is a gold light in certain old paintings” Today’s poem explores memory, art, and the way moments—like brushstrokes—blur and echo in the mind. Following Justice’s self-invented form, each stanza holds six lines of twelve syllables. …

Blaze – Creative Writing Using Symbolism

You don’t choose to be a firefighter. You don’t choose to be a hero.

It’s a fire that burns inside you. Like an ember lodged in your chest that never dies, no matter how hard you try to smother it…

In Blaze, Chase Bowdry runs into burning buildings not because he wants to—but because he can’t imagine being anyone else. When a fire threatens to consume a warehouse and the girl trapped inside, Chase is forced to confront what drives him: legacy, survival, and something deeper.

Not all fires destroy. Some reveal.

🔥 “He used to think the helmet made him who he was. But now, he knew the truth… He saw himself as a flame—not the kind that consumes. The kind that carries light.”

✨ March of the Writers: Day 8 – Idea Well ✨

Ideas can be elusive, but capturing them is essential for writers. Whether it’s through notebooks, apps, or creative rituals, keeping your idea well full is key. I always carry a notebook, use Evernote for on-the-go inspiration, and find new ideas in nature or during quiet moments of reflection. What are your go-to methods for capturing creativity? Share your tips and join the conversation on my blog!

✨ 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!

✨ March of the Writers: Day 6 – Nooks and Crannies ✨

Where and when we write often depends on finding the perfect spot. My favorite places are my kitchen table and my cozy “Closoffice.” I’ve always dreamed of a private shed transformed into a study—a writer’s haven with bookshelves, a classic globe, and a curated whiskey selection. What’s your favorite writing nook? Share in the comments and join the conversation on my blog!