New novel coming soon:
Living the Difference
Eastwood Minister newly-weds Sophie and Matt West, together with his daughter Tilly, have all moved on and life is different for them now. The small market town is a close-knit community – with a few dropped stitches. Steve Archibald is one of them, and his antics cause difficulties for Jess Wilson among others. The local vicar, Liz James, finds parish life brings many joys and challenges – and an unexpected surprise or two. Her best friend, Alice, delves deep in to the past and local shop assistant, Nick, understands more about his own.
Beginning on the same weekend that my previous novella, Looking to Move On ended, we encounter some familiar characters and meet new ones as each live with the differences and changes that life brings. Another story of hope overcoming adversity. Buy here.
Living the Difference will be published by Chronos Publishing in November 2023.
Looking to Move On
Page Turner Book Award 2023 Finalist
A contemporary story of loss & love. The title reflects the message of the book which is one of hope over adversity and that moving on, rebuilding life, is always possible. Not overtly religious, this is Richard’s debut novella, published by Chronos Publishing.
Read more here and watch a video interview.
Finding Stability in Times of Change
Change is nothing new, ever-present and often faster than many people can cope with. We live in a world where change is often feared, stability can be elusive and busyness interferes with listening to God.
With a Foreword by Andrew Nunn, former Dean of Southwark, Finding Stability in Times of Change is the very first book published by a brand new, traditional publishing house, Endulini Publishing.
Read more here and watch a video interview. Buy here.
Life with St Benedict
The ancient Rule of St Benedict has a lot to say about modern day work and daily living. In a time when many are seeking space, silence and spiritual depth, the Rule retains relevance in a world where change is often feared and stability can be elusive. Published by BRF in 2019, Life with St Benedict provides daily reflections on the Rule as an aid to enabling personal spiritual growth and prayer. Read more here…
A Story to Tell
Everyone has a story to tell. Stories about life and learning. A Story to Tell explores a range of issues including healing, wholeness, devotion, doubting, waiting, finding, betrayal and love. Read more here…
Richard has also contributed to:
Strengthened by Storms
A collection of stories and reflections by people working for Devon mental health services. Richard spent the last 15 years of his professional career as a mental health and employment specialist. In this book he joins other mental health professionals in reflecting on their work and the challenges and joys it provided.
Click here for a flippable online version. Published in March 2023 by Recovery Devon & Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2021
Barking Mad, Richard’s first attempt at Flash Fiction was Highly Commended in this competition. The story has been published in an anthology, Sticks and Stones, available from Amazon in both paperback and for Kindle.
The BRF Book of 365 Bible Reflections
Richard was honoured to have been invited to contribute to this special book celebrating the Centenary of The Bible Reading Fellowship. Available from BRF Online.
The Power of Love
Richard was also honoured to be a contributor to The Power of Love, a collection of the top ten entries in Sermon of the Year 2019. Published by LWPT and Preach Magazine.