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.
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In honor of EMS Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, read a raw excerpt from The Quiet After the Sirens—a memoir about trauma, silence, and survival.
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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.
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We don’t talk about what we see. Not really. We joke, we deflect, we survive. But The Quiet After the Sirens is about what happens when the silence breaks.
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The first of May rises not just with spring’s fragile bloom but with the tremble of a war drum echoing deep within my chest. Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, and for those like me—those who wear their wounds beneath the skin …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Inner Flame PressEmail: [email protected]: https://authorrichardwhite.com/books/burning-soul Poetry Collection Burning Soul by S.L. Goyette Illuminates the Darkness of Life’s Deepest Struggles [Amsterdam, NY | April 2025] – Inner Flame Press proudly announces the relaunch of Burning Soul, a powerful debut poetry collection by …
Read MoreDrawn from Friedrich Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, this blackout poem explores the philosophy of self-overcoming. Nietzsche famously wrote, “One must have chaos within to give birth to a dancing star.” This piece embraces that tension—how darkness, struggle, and the unknown shape transformation. The erasure leaves behind fragments of existential battle and ascent, mirroring the journey of one who dares to evolve beyond their former self.
Read MoreBy @RWhiteAuthor As March comes to a close, so does this incredible journey through March of the Writers. For 31 days, we’ve explored our passions, reflected on our inspirations, shared our challenges, and celebrated our writing lives. Each day has been a new opportunity to …
Read MorePoetry is a mirror to the soul. 🌿 Through reflection and vulnerability, we find our truth and celebrate the beauty of being human. Write boldly. Feel deeply. 💖 #PoetryHeals #Authenticity
Read MoreIn darkness, words become light. 🌟 Poetry heals, connects, and gives voice to the silent battles we fight. Share your story. Let your words transform. 💔➡️❤️ #PoetryHeals #MentalHealth
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