COMING SOON!

From the ashes of trauma comes a voice that refuses to stay silent.

Originally released in 2017 as What Happened to Me, this reimagined and deeply personal novel returns with new breath—rewritten, expanded, and more hauntingly human than ever before. In The Quiet After the Sirens, Richard White—poet, veteran, and former EMS Lieutenant—peels back the layers of uniform and armor to reveal the silent battles that follow the noise.

From the scorching sands of Iraq to the dim, echoing aftermath of emergency calls, White delivers a gut-punch narrative of PTSD, depression, and survival. But this isn’t just a story about what breaks a person—it’s a story about what holds them together. With lyrical honesty and unflinching vulnerability, he illuminates the moments most first responders keep hidden: the quiet grief, the invisible scars, the long nights no one talks about.

This is not a story of heroes and happy endings.
It’s a story of endurance, of unraveling—and rebuilding.
Of learning to breathe again in the silence that follows chaos.

A raw and necessary read for first responders, veterans, and anyone who’s ever wondered what happens after the sirens fade.
This is not who Richard White was.
This is who he became.

Step into a world where the crackle of a fire meets the hush of falling leaves, and the burn of good whiskey softens the sharp edges of memory. In this poignant collection, the spirit of Hemingway weaves through each verse, guiding readers on a reflective journey through love, loss, aging, and the quiet dignity of solitude.

With language as crisp as an autumn morning and emotions as deep as a glass of well-aged bourbon, these poems capture fleeting moments and eternal truths. From the scent of smoke on the wind to the ache of unspoken goodbyes, each piece invites introspection and reverence for life’s simple, aching beauty.

Perfect for lovers of traditional poetry, meditative prose, and the raw, honest heart of classic literary tradition, Whiskey and the Autumn Wind is more than a book—it’s a fireside companion for the soul.

A Symphony of Nature, Friendship, and Inner Turmoil

In this evocative collection of poetry, Richard White invites readers on a deeply personal journey through nature’s fierce beauty and the raw terrain of the human soul. With the rhythm of crashing waves and the stillness of starlit skies, these poems echo the wildness of weather, the mystery of the sea, and the unspoken power of the natural world.

But beneath the calming winds and crashing surf lies a storm of another kind. Grappling with the shadows of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction, White crafts verses that are both haunting and healing. Each poem becomes a lifeline—a whispered confession, a cry in the dark, a quiet reminder that even in our most broken moments, we are not alone.

Pirates sail these pages. Friendships rise and fall like tides. And amidst betrayal, loss, and quiet resilience, the story goes on.

Silence From The Darkness is more than poetry—it’s a testament to survival, the redemptive power of nature, and the unbreakable threads that connect us, even in our darkest hours.

The Conversation Continues. The Fight Still Matters.

In Speaking to My Depression: A Sequel, Richard White returns with a raw and powerful continuation of the poetic journey he began in Shattered Glass. Where the first collection was a dedication to lost friends and the invisible battles they fought, this sequel is a letter to those still standing—to those still fighting.

Drawing from his own lived experiences with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief, White’s words cut deep and heal gently. Through stark honesty, lyrical grit, and unflinching empathy, he speaks directly to the darkness—acknowledging its presence, challenging its hold, and searching for moments of light in between.

As he reflects on friends lost to drug abuse and suicide, and on the haunting silence left behind, White offers not just pain, but perspective—proof that even amid suffering, poetry can be a lifeline. This collection is a continuation of the conversation, a deeper dive into healing, and a tribute to resilience.

Speaking to My Depression is not just a sequel. It’s a survival story, a candle held up in the dark, and an invitation to keep going—even when it hurts.

The Beginning of a Poet’s Journey

From the scribbled margins of teenage journals to the printed page, Pages Full of Memories marks the powerful debut of poet Richard White. Written over the course of years—beginning at just 13—this 84-page collection weaves together poems, sonnets, and songs that echo with darkness, sadness, heartbreak, perseverance, and hard-won triumph.

Each piece is a snapshot of growth, a moment of emotional honesty, and a step along the path of a young writer finding his voice. Through raw vulnerability and timeless themes, White invites readers into the formative moments that shaped his early years and lit the spark for everything to come.

Pages Full of Memories is more than a book of poems—it’s a testament to resilience, a love letter to expression, and the first chapter in a lifelong journey of turning pain into poetry.