In honor of EMS Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, read a raw excerpt from The Quiet After the Sirensâa memoir about trauma, silence, and survival.
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Writing Memoir in Scenes: Telling Mental Health Stories That Heal
Memoir writing is more than memoryâit’s a journey of healing. By telling our mental health stories in scenes, we create connection, meaning, and transformation.
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The House of Glass â Memoir Opening Scene
 A house built of glass, fragile as my childhood. Cracks spread with every argument, shaping the person Iâd become. This is where my story begins.
Read Moređ NaPoWriMo Day 8: Ghazal â A Love Song
Todayâs prompt was to try writing a ghazal, a traditional poetic form often used for love poems. Each couplet must stand on its own while repeating a refrain.
Read MoreNaPoWriMo Day 6 – Cinnamon
By @RWhiteAuthor Todayâs #NaPoWriMo prompt asked poets to explore the taste of somethingâthrough texture, sound, and emotion. Inspired by the spice that stirs both comfort and memory, âCinnamonâ captures the burn behind nostalgia and the golden weight of something half-remembered but wholly felt.  Row Column …
Read MoreWhy I Am Not a Painter
By @RWhiteAuthor Day 3 Prompt: The American poet Frank OâHara was an art critic and friend to numerous painters and poets In New York City in the 1950s and 60s. His poems feature a breezy, funny, conversational style. His poem âWhy I Am Not a Painterâ is …
Read MoreMarch of the Writers â Day 31: To Be ContinuedâŠ
By @RWhiteAuthor  As March comes to a close, so does this incredible journey through March of the Writers. For 31 days, weâve explored our passions, reflected on our inspirations, shared our challenges, and celebrated our writing lives. Each day has been a new opportunity to …
Read MoreMarch of the Writers Day 29: đ„ Writer Fuel Pt. 3: Reward Time! đ
Writing takes dedication, but so does rewarding yourself! Whether itâs a glass of whiskey, a great indie author show, or finding the perfect new journal, celebrating the hard work we put into our words is essential. Whatâs your go-to reward after a long writing session?
Read MoreAuthor Picks: The Stories, Sounds, and Scenes That Inspire Me
Music, movies, art, books, and video gamesâall of them weave into my writing in ways I never expected. Whether itâs the raw emotion of The Outsiders, the high-stakes action of a James Patterson novel, or the sweeping magic of Baldurâs Gate, my inspirations shape the stories I tell. And letâs not forget musicâthe soundtrack to my writing sessions. From 90s rock legends to country storytelling masters, the right song can make all the difference.
Read MoreMarch 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 soulâliving the ultimate double life.
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