Recommended Books

War is never over.

After years of service in foreign lands and nights haunted by memory, Will Harper returns home to a country he no longer recognizes—and to a self he scarcely understands. He thought the battle ended overseas, but the real fight begins when the uniforms come off.

Haunted by ghosts of conflict and guilt, Will’s fragile connection to family, love, and art begins to crumble. One night cracks everything—his marriage, his mind, his world. In the shards, he must pick up the pieces, face the darkness, and learn whether redemption is possible when the mirror of one’s soul lies broken.

Part poetry, part prose, Shattered Glass is a visceral journey through war, loss, and the fragile reconstruction of identity. With language as both scalpel and balm, Richard White tells a story of survival—not just of the body, but of the heart and the self.

“Here is a voice raw, unflinching—one that sees the wounds others try to hide.”

If you believe in the power of words to heal, if you believe that even shattered glass can reflect truth—this book is for you.

The Quiet After the Sirens is a raw and unflinching memoir that pulls readers into the world of a first responder grappling with trauma, grief, and the echoes of war. Through vivid imagery and haunting honesty, Richard White shares the emotional weight of life on the front lines—both in the military and as a Firefighter/EMT. This is more than a story of survival; it’s a testament to the human spirit, the cost of service, and the quiet moments that follow chaos. A powerful and lyrical journey through pain, healing, and the search for peace when the sirens fade.

Poetry from the Ashes of a Fierce Life

Rising from a life marked by hardship, heartbreak, and resilience, Burning Soul is the powerful debut poetry collection from S.L. Goyette. From the trials of a turbulent childhood to the raw realities of becoming a teenage parent, Goyette pours her soul onto the page in a fearless act of survival and self-expression.

Each poem is a reflection of a life lived on the edge of pain and perseverance—a journey through loss, grief, abandonment, love, and the fire of emotional truth. With unflinching honesty and lyrical depth, her words tear at the heartstrings and speak to the wounds we often carry in silence.

Burning Soul is more than poetry—it’s a lifeline. A testament to the strength it takes to rise from tragedy, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is beauty in the burn.