HONOLULU — In the hush between missions on Oʻahu, an active-duty U.S. Navy Diver has been writing letters he never meant to send. This Veterans Day 2025, those private soliloquies surface as a debut love-poetry collection: Purple Rose: The Stars Carry Her Name — Letters from Me to Her, by James V The Poet. Part confession, part devotion, the book arrives November 13 with a mission that reaches beyond the page: 100% of November revenue will be donated to the We Defy Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project.

“Every poem is for one person—my muse,” James says. “I write like you’re overhearing the truth in a quiet room.”

The Origin Story: A Poet in Uniform

James’s day job requires discipline and calm under pressure; his nights belong to the voice that won’t be silenced. The collection’s soliloquy-style pieces move through an emotional arc—love’s intensity, separation, memory, and hope, that feels lived-in, unfiltered, and unmistakably human. The work is self-published through Purple Rose Publishing LLC, an intentional choice that keeps the art intimate and the message undiluted: poetry first, celebrity never.

●      Active-duty U.S. Navy Diver based in Honolulu

●      Debut indie love-poetry collection written for one muse

●      Soliloquies that read like “overheard” confessions

●      Self-published via Purple Rose Publishing

Service, Softness, and a Purpose-Driven Launch

James’s launch month is designed as a give-back. The We Defy Foundation harnesses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to support veterans working through physical and mental health challenges, restoring agency through disciplined movement and community. The Wounded Warrior Project strengthens mental, physical, and emotional wellness for post-9/11 wounded veterans. James also volunteers with USO and the American Red Cross, echoing the collection’s belief that art can be a form of service.

“Art translates what we feel but can’t say,” he notes. “If my words can heal, November lets them help, literally.”

Veterans Day, Art Therapy & Why This Book Matters Now

Veterans Day in November spotlights veteran voices, philanthropy, and the growing recognition that art therapy—including writing—can be central to healing. With Purple Rose, James reframes strength as the courage to be honest. The poems read like intimate voice notes delivered to the soul; they’ll resonate with anyone who has loved deeply, lost something precious, and chosen hope anyway.

Key dates:

●      Nov 1: Announcement + content push

●      Nov 13: Official book release

●      All November: 100% of revenue donated to We Defy & Wounded Warrior Project

What Readers Can Expect

A cinematic voice. Letters and meditations that carry the ache of distance and the warmth of return. A debut that stands as the first chapter in a larger body of work, with James building long-term credibility as a repeatable source of poetic space for readers.

For editors and producers, the package is turnkey: a clean human-interest arc, a timely philanthropic hook, and a voice that holds up under interview.

“Strength isn’t the absence of feeling,” he writes. “It’s bearing your heart and still choosing love.”

Where to Learn More & Support

●      Website: https://jamesvthepoet.com/

●      Tiktok (author updates): @jamesvthepoet