The Fine Print

Rachel A. Harty (RAH)

Born in Orlando, FL
Based and works in New York, NY

Rachel A. Harty is an emerging voice in poetry, blending the sensory allure of coffee with the depth of the human experience. Founder of RAH Atelier & Co., Harty established a collective that merges coffee, poetry, and art into a unified experience, creating immersive works that resonate with nostalgia, intimacy, and growth. Her first collection, Coffee, A Sip of You and Me, garnered attention, debuting as an Amazon bestseller in poetry by women during its first week of release—expanding to coffee shops and independent bookstores across NYC and internationally. Following this debut, Harty will release two projects.

Upcoming Projects (Summer / Spring 2025)

Twenty-Something in New York

A memoir capturing the delights and discomforts of navigating New York City’s social and economic intricacies as a transplant. Equal parts playground and maze, the city lays bare the dizzying contradictions of being a twenty-something.

I Want to Die with a Phone in My Hand

A stark exploration of modern detachment, including but not limited to our compulsive relationship with technology, climate collapse, and the blissful ignorance of doomscrolling through catastrophe. This poetry collection juxtaposes humor with darker truths, revealing how we often ignore the very things that spell out our demise.

Selected Works & Achievements

2024

Fireside Chat / Guest Speaker at Robinhood—Creativity in the Workplace
Harty discussed her leap from finance consulting to the equally dynamic realm of poetry and art, sharing insights on creative integrity and adaptability.

Columnist at The Madrid Review—reativity in the WorkplaceHarty discussed her leap from finance consulting to the equally dynamic realm of poetry and art, sharing insights on creative integrity and adaptability.

Publishing Success
Coffee, A Sip of You and Me debuted to coffee lovers and modern poetry aficionados, gradually finding its way into bookstores and coffee shops across NYC, the U.S., and internationally.

The Madrid Review
Published Madrid’s Tongue, Not mi Madre in Volume 1, Issue 2.

Poetry Nation

Published East Village Girl’s Laundry List — A vivid portrayal of New York’s East Village.

The Poetry Society of New York

Teacher
Developed courses: E.g., "Simpler Words": The Exploration of Shel Silverstein, guiding adults to find depth in deceptively simple poems—an exploration of abstraction and diction across poetic genres.

Contributing Writer for How-To Poet Series
Delved into nostalgia, folk poetry, traditions, and the unspoken themes embodied by coffee.

Articles include:

Yearning and Folk Poetry, Part 1

Yearning and Folk Poetry, Part 2

Coffee and Poetry

Bookstore & Coffee Shop Partnerships (non-exhaustive)

United States
ThriftBooks (USA); Powell’s Books; Quimby Bookstore (Brooklyn, NY); Flower Cat Coffee Shop (Brooklyn, NY); Bedford Studio (NYC); La Colomba Bakery (NYC); Ozzy’s Coffee (Brooklyn, NY)

International
Secret Kingdoms (Madrid, Spain); Agenda Bookshop (Birkirkara, Malta); Scheltema (Amsterdam, Netherlands); Waterstones (London, UK); IBS.it (Rome, Italy)

Reviews, Acclaims, & Interviews for Harty’s debut poetry collection

Coffee, A Sip of You and Me

"Rachel intertwines the comforting embrace of coffee with the bittersweet beauty of the human experience. This collection is soul-stirring, leaving me to contemplate the deeper meaning of my favorite drink."

— Alexa DeFord, Footwear Designer, Steve Madden

https://wavepublication.com/book-corner-coffee-warms-emotions-in-coming-of-age-poetry-book/

"An illuminating self-study steeped in emotion and insight. Through the motif of coffee, Harty explores the intricate layers of human experience." — Vanessa Wong, Product Engineer & Screenwriter

https://www.enspireentertainment.org/single-post/coffee-a-sip-of-you-and-me-with-rachel-harty

"Harty brews poems that are as sharp and full-bodied as an espresso shot. She makes coffee more than just a taste; it’s an experience." — Izzie Zuniga, Poet, Columbia MFA Candidate ‘26

http://booksbywomen.org/poems-by-rachel-harty-from-her-upcoming-book-coffee-a-sip-of-you-and-me/

"This is poetry for people who love coffee—and life—with intensity and purpose." — Margherita Andreani, Photographer, Vogue, Forbes, etc.

https://www.inmag.com/books/coffee-a-sip-for-you-and-me-rachel-harty.html

"Like the perfect cup of coffee, this book is an essential part of a peaceful Sunday morning." — Justin Rodriguez, Video Producer, Jezebel & The Root and Peacock

https://www.writerslifemag.com/single-post/exclusive-interview-with-author-rachel-harty

"Soulful, raw, unapologetic. It’s everything you want from a good read or a strong brew." — Sarah Hanna, Fine Art Atelier