“You came back…” she said, her voice trembling with disbelief.
He held her close.
“I never left,” Blake whispered, fire cracking in his chest.
A Year Tempered by Wind and Ink
A reflective year in review and a look ahead to 2026—new poetry, Whiskey and the Winter Wind, and the launch of The Gemini Project, an MFA thesis novel exploring truth, power, and deception.
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Whiskey and the Winter Wind: A Slow Return to Self
There was a time when the wind was kinder. Whiskey and the Autumn Wind was written in that in-between season—when the air still carried warmth, when loss felt survivable, when reflection arrived with falling leaves instead of ice. Those poems lingered in amber light and …
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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.
Read More The Weight We Carry: Mental Health in EMS and the Silence That Follows
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.
Read MoreWhy I Am Not a Painter
By @RWhiteAuthor Day 3 Prompt: The American poet Frank O’Hara 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 “Why I Am Not a Painter” is …
Read MoreMarch of the Writers – Day 31: To Be Continued…
By @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 MoreAuthor Picks: The Stories, Sounds, and Scenes That Inspire Me
Music, movies, art, books, and video games—all of them weave into my writing in ways I never expected. Whether it’s the raw emotion of The Outsiders, the high-stakes action of a James Patterson novel, or the sweeping magic of Baldur’s Gate, my inspirations shape the stories I tell. And let’s not forget music—the 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 21 – We go together!
“The writing community isn’t just a group of people—it’s a full-fledged saga of mystery, fantasy, and plot twists. From noir detectives of the indie world to fantasy wordsmiths weaving spells in ink, I’ve met incredible minds who have shaped my journey. Whether it’s late-night conspiracies about the publishing industry, unforgettable meetups, or unexpected plot twists in friendships, this adventure is one for the books. Who will be the next character to join the story?”
Read More✨ March of the Writers: Day 10 – Social Distancing ✨
Social media offers writers opportunities to connect and share their work, but keeping up with every platform can be overwhelming. I focus on BlueSky, Facebook, and X, and I hope to use my author TikTok more now that the ban is lifted. How do you balance your digital presence? Share your thoughts on my blog!
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