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Winter is Scissors
In winter, people say things like “the cold cuts right through you,” or “that wind cuts to the bone”. These thirty-one, small, daily readings are an exercise in extending the metaphor that winter cuts. Thus, "Winter is Scissors".
76 pages, Paperback
Published January 4, 2018
About the author
Kyle L. White
11 books11 followers“Fun, thoughtful, profound in [his] simplicity.”
“Strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia, insight, & humor.”
“Beautiful…[He writes] with compassion & deep understanding.”
White has been a featured author & speaker at the Sterling North Book & Film Festival and the Northern Illinois Big 12 Literary Festival. "Wisconsin River of Grace" (Cornerstone Press, 2009) was chosen for Northern Public Radio’s Winter Book Series. And, "Neighbor As Yourself" (2016) was featured in Northern Public Radio’s #ReadWithMe series.
"Winter is Scissors" (2018), has been described as: “Delightful as it is thought-provoking. At times laughing-out-loud funny.” And, the contemplative "Bear. With Me. {A Field Journal}" (2019) was reviewed as: "tranquil, peaceful, introspective, and vulnerable."
White leads writing workshops on the topic of “Why Writing May Be the Most Important Thing You Do (Even if You Hate Writing)”. And, he performs regularly with musicians Greg & Kim Wheaton for Music & Story Nights.
Books are available at Amazon.com
His work has appeared with The Door Peninsula Voice Arts Journal, Peninsula Pulse Literary Pages, Christianity Today, Thomas Nelson, Standard Publishing, PRISM magazine (ESA), Windy City Sports magazine, Proven Winners plant brand, Zondervan, Treetop Publishing, and more.
Pining for Wisconsin, White resides with his family in northern Illinois.
“Strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia, insight, & humor.”
“Beautiful…[He writes] with compassion & deep understanding.”
White has been a featured author & speaker at the Sterling North Book & Film Festival and the Northern Illinois Big 12 Literary Festival. "Wisconsin River of Grace" (Cornerstone Press, 2009) was chosen for Northern Public Radio’s Winter Book Series. And, "Neighbor As Yourself" (2016) was featured in Northern Public Radio’s #ReadWithMe series.
"Winter is Scissors" (2018), has been described as: “Delightful as it is thought-provoking. At times laughing-out-loud funny.” And, the contemplative "Bear. With Me. {A Field Journal}" (2019) was reviewed as: "tranquil, peaceful, introspective, and vulnerable."
White leads writing workshops on the topic of “Why Writing May Be the Most Important Thing You Do (Even if You Hate Writing)”. And, he performs regularly with musicians Greg & Kim Wheaton for Music & Story Nights.
Books are available at Amazon.com
His work has appeared with The Door Peninsula Voice Arts Journal, Peninsula Pulse Literary Pages, Christianity Today, Thomas Nelson, Standard Publishing, PRISM magazine (ESA), Windy City Sports magazine, Proven Winners plant brand, Zondervan, Treetop Publishing, and more.
Pining for Wisconsin, White resides with his family in northern Illinois.
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December 3, 2020
Wonderful book for anyone who has braved a midwest (or any) winter!
February 1, 2026
An all time favorite from a local author and friend. I love to re-read every winter, and have gifted several times. You’ll find a way to connect with each of Kyle’s stories and reflections.
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