Release the Fireflies is Karen Richards' third collection of poetry and prose. This collection takes the reader on a journey through grief and loss. It is relatable to any kind of loss, be it the death of a loved one, lost love or loss of self. It is a hard hitting, heart wrenching journey intertwined with hope and healing.




'grief is a time traveller

and there will always

be a part of me

bags packed and ready

to return home

moonlight in my eyes

stilled hourglass in hand' - Karen Richards







'Her heart genuinely permeates through every syllable she weaves' - Amazon Review.




'Karen is a very gifted writer with a wonderful ability to reach into the depths of your soul and pull out a kaleidoscope of emotions with her words' - Amazon Review.




' A treasure can be found within these pages . Every word is a stroke of art' - Goodreads Review




Karen's other two collections of poetry and prose 'Wrapped in Folds of Midnight' and 'The Way My Words Fall' are also available.