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Beth Richards writes:
‘I’ve always maintained
that writing poetry (and
other forms of creative
writing) is a gift from
God.’ Here, again, the
creative muse continues
to inspire Beth—hence
this latest book of
short stories and poetry
entitled Light
Reading.
(Discerning readers
will, of course,
appreciate the pun on
the word Light,
hopefully made clearer
by Beth’s oil painting
of the Baccaro
Lighthouse, in Nova
Scotia, on the front
cover!)
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Worlds Apart
Poems of Contrast
Beth Richards & Charles
Muller
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Worlds Apart |
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Our price:
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Two poets - two worlds: poems of deep and humorous
reflections (set in England) contrasted with poems of stark reality (set
in South Africa and elsewhere).
Book Description
Beth Richards writes: “My poetry probably reflects the inside
image of my thoughts—sometimes very deep thoughts. I write from
the heart and sometimes when I’m in a reflective mood my poetry
is serious and somewhat philosophical…” This collection of poems
is a result of Beth’s suggestion to Charles Muller that they
produce a book that combines their gifts. Beth says: “Charles
and I have led two very different lives, and it shows in our
writing—hence the title Worlds Apart. Apart from having been
born in different hemispheres, we are two very different people,
but we appear to be kindred spirits in many ways. (Both born
under the star sign of Leo!)”
The poems by Charles Muller are perhaps more startling, with jagged images and sentences that cut like broken glass, sometimes exposing the raw nerves of life. Many of these were composed in the context of Apartheid South Africa and recall the violence and injustices of those times.
Beth and Charles are also artists, and the cover depicts a painting by each of the poets—paintings that highlight their contrasting worlds.
About the authors
Beth Richards has been writing poetry for 40 years.
She was born in Marlow in Buckinghamshire, but moved to
Derbyshire ten years ago, and now lives in Clowne.
Charles Muller, formerly a University Professor in South Africa and a hotelier in Scotland, has since 1997 been the proprietor of his own publishing business, Diadem Books.
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Also by Beth Richards:
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Reflections in
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UK price: £3.99
US price: $7.95 Format: Paperback ISBN: 0-7223 3578-4 Published: June 2005 |
For this slim volume of poetry, Beth Richards has drawn inspiration from her own experiences to produce a thoughtful collection of verse. Although the topics vary, the overriding message is be positive and don’t overlook, or take for granted, the many wondrous gifts in your life as you struggle over the obstacles that fate places in your path.
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W O W: Words of Wisdom |
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UK price: £6.63
US price: $10.95 Format: Paperback Size : 6 x 9 Pages: 84 ISBN: 0-595-40724-2 Published: Jul-2006 |
In this intriguing collection of sincere and heartfelt poems, Beth Richards, the “Wise Owl”, brings us more gems of wisdom that become beacons for guidance through the everyday problems and joys of life. Writing of friendship, dreams, love and destiny, her overall message in is to be positive and to appreciate the wondrous gifts in our lives.
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Journey Towards a
Dream |
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This story is based on what a lot of us feel when our children flee the nest! Life is a journey. At the beginning Carol has a dream, which is something many of us have and fulfil, depending upon circumstances. The big question is—will we achieve, in the end, what starts out as a dream?
Worlds Apart  Poems of Contrast by Beth Richards & Charles Muller |
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$13.95 Format: Paperback Size: 6 x 9 Pages: 134 ISBN: 0-595-50302-0 Published: Apr-2008 |
Two poets - two worlds: poems of deep and humorous reflections (set in England) contrasted with poems of stark reality (set in South Africa and elsewhere).
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LIGHT READING Reflections in Poetry and Prose by Beth Richards |
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US price: $16.95 Publisher: DIADEM BOOKS Format: Paperback: Perfect binding , cream interior Size : 6 x 9 (US trade) Pages: 140 ISBN: 978-0-9559852-9-4 Published: December-2008 |
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Darkness to
Light
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US price:
$10.40 Format: Paperback Publisher: Diadem Books Size : 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.8 cm Pages: 138 ISBN: 978-1907294075 Published: Sep-2009 |
A new collection of Beth Richards' inspiring poems and prose pieces.
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:
My aim in this book of poems and prose is to reach out to a number of readers – therefore I’ve written about many different subjects, which will almost certainly touch the hearts of many. Maybe some of the subjects will even help someone with a similar problem in his or her life to find a solution – a form of self-help!
PROFILES OF THE AUTHOR (BETH RICHARDS)
Profile (No.1)
I began writing poetry 30 years ago, so my small book entitled REFLECTIONS IN VERSE includes poems on many subjects usually related to
happenings in my lifetime and people close to me.
Inspirations come to me at anytime. I believe that everything we do in life
begins with just an idea; whether we pursue it is up to us. I will pick just one or two poems from my book.
We all have a dream at some time in our lives. So "Dream Cottage"
on pages 12 & 13 were my dream.
Also, many of us have a best friend. So “My Best Friend" is on page 22.
Many of us at some time in our lives have a dog. So "Pickles" on page 25 was my dog.
We can all relate I’m sure to "SECOND CHANCE" at some time in our lives. My meaning to this poem
is: “We are none of us perfect.”
I would be happy for you to read and enjoy my small book, or perhaps you know someone who would like it as a small gift. If so please contact me
Beth Richards.
Tel 01246-811558.
Profile (No.2)
I was born in Marlow, Bucks and have now retired to CLOWNE in
Derbyshire.
I began writing poetry over 30 years ago and recently had a small book
published entitled “REFLECTIONS IN VERSE". For this I use my pseudonym
Beth Richards.
The poems are on various subjects as they related to happenings
throughout my life and those close to me.
I believe if you have a gift you should use it.
I also paint in oils and enjoy both hobbies.
Everything we do in life begins as an idea and depends on whether we pursue it.
To read my small book and I hope enjoy it as my many friends have, or to obtain a copy, perhaps for a small gift for someone, is possible by contacting myself.
Beth Richards. Tel 01246-811558.
Profile (No.3)
For what it is worth my belief is that our lives are mapped out from the day we are born.
Therefore
my poem entitled “DESTINY” “ on page 43 in REFLECTIONS IN
VERSE
is my way of saying just this.
In
my second book CHILL OUT WITH BETH! GEMS FOR YOUNG AND OLD there is
a poem entitled “JUST A MEMORY” which is a slightly philosophical view
of mine; it is on page 14.
This
year after watching the Remembrance Services on T.V., I just knew I had to
write a poem for this was all a part of History, so I’ve written a long
poem entitled “REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY”. It came to me in what I call an
inspiration, but it is really like listening to a phone call into my mind.
If
my books help someone to deal with something in their life, then to me it
will all have been worthwhile and give me a feeling of great achievement.
(Copyrighted to Beth Richards Jan. 2006 © )
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