New Book Release!

“I have come to the conclusion that there are some things only God can teach a person, and His lessons come in the form of personalized life experiences.”  ― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore New Book!        My newest book is scheduled to be released in a few short days... on my birthday! Woo-hoo! Yes, I am a tad bit excited. Both for the release of my latest book and for a chance to celebrate another birthday. I am thinking P.F. Chang's for dinner prior to a fun movie at the theater. How does Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton sound? Shhh, don't say Beetle... you know... a third time!      Anyway, Hope Evermore will be available for readers on September 16th, 2024 in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats. You can preorder the Kindle version right now on Amazon.com and it will be auto-delivered to your Kindle on my birthday! (That is September 16th.) The audible version will take a little longer before it becomes available, but I will let you know when that happens.      Hope Evermore is the next in a line of my inspirational and motivational collections. This book was written with more spiritual influence than my previous "daily quote" books but still includes an original quote, poem, or short story for every day of the year, including the following: "Love accepts you as you. It will never ask that you be someone else." “There are many things in this world that we do not know, that we cannot see, that we do not perceive or comprehend. But I have faith in a god who sees and perceives all, who knows and comprehends all. It is God upon whom I rely.” “If faith without works is dead, then in the same vein, compassion without action is dead, and concern without voice is also dead.” "It may look crazy to you, but if you had traveled another’s road in their shoes, you would see and understand the underlying sanity in their actions. This is why we should love more and judge less." "Tomorrow is just another synonym for hope." “Take away your trials, and you take away the magnificent reward of overcoming.” This book is a wealth of hope and inspiration, written to uplift individuals on a daily basis. If you are anything like me, when you get your copy, jump to your birthday first and see what it says. I hope it is a thought worth pondering.       Book Giveaway - Enter to Win! Go to my author website at RichelleGoodrich.com and enter your email and name for a chance to win a signed paperback copy of Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher. This book giveaway ends on my birthday, September 16th, 2024! I am excited to give away gifts on my birthday that are precious to me. Three winners will be chosen, and their names will be posted on my author website as well as on my Facebook page and Instagram page. I will contact the winners via the emails they provided for physical mailing addresses. Best of luck!   What am I working on now?      I am writing a new fictional story, a paranormal adventure with a heroic duo who may just save the world despite their personal roadblocks and human weaknesses. The title of this book is not yet decided, but I am considering Phantom's Veil as a possibility at the moment. This book takes place in the present, but involves some old Mayan mythology. I am about 40% done with the first draft as we speak!  My Recent Read My Review *spoiler alert* I had many expectations going into this book that did not pan out in the end. The main character is an old man named Eugene who is nearing the last days of his life. He believes he has lived many lives prior, and Eugene can tell you in detail about every one. When he talks of his true love, whom he has been pursuing throughout his many lives, I expected an intimate love story to emerge through the retelling of his memories. But the love interest never really develops. It turns out to be more wishful thinking than reality. And when he admits to lying about his present life, you begin to wonder how much of his tales hold any truth. In the end, I believe the moral of the story is that all human beings seek love and acceptance, no matter how many lives we are fated to live. Eugene appears to gain that love in his last few days on Earth when he opens up to a kind, friendly orderly named Angel. I enjoyed the development of their friendship more than anything else. _  _  ________________  _  _

Glancing Back, Looking Forward to 2023

 A Decade of Change: Me in 2012 and again in 2022

        At the beginning of a new year, it is traditional to take a good, long look over my shoulder at things I both accomplished and survived in prior years. As I have stated in the past, I prefer to shine a spotlight on my books rather than on my personal life, but 2022 has been one event-filled year for me, so I don't mind sharing a few of the bigger moments. 

        My eldest son graduated in June with a Masters of Science in Software Engineering. Big accomplishment! My middle son was accepted into the mechanical engineering major program at his university. He is working hard to pass those difficult classes. My youngest son returned to school to pursue his degree. He is close to finishing. He also proposed to his girlfriend (now fiancée) on the steps of the Nashville Parthenon. How exciting! My father, unfortunately, suffered some health problems this past year including a case of Covid. He has since healed and is regaining his strength with the aid of physical therapy. 

        The biggest change in 2022 was my own. After three years of dating a wonderful man, I married him in August. My new husband is a kind, gentle, supportive, noble, fun-loving person who enjoys reading. Ours was a long-distance relationship (never an easy way to date) but he won me over by reading books to me over the phone. Not only does he read aloud, he does voices! Yes, I fell for a storyteller. Before the wedding, I spent two months packing up my house, then sold it, and finally moved across the country to live in a new city that has proven to be quite friendly. It certainly has been a year of big personal change and positive growth. 

         What about my writing goals? It is hard to believe a decade has gone by since I published my first book, Eena, The Dawn and Rescue. I love that story. It recounts the adventures of a young girl destined to rule a strange but fascinating nation. It was my debut novel as well as a unique learning opportunity. Since then, I have gained a great deal of knowledge about the writing process, and I have grown markedly as a novelist and poet.

         What began as a challenge to compose a single book became the catalyst for an unanticipated love of storytelling. Eena, The Dawn and Rescue was quickly followed by a second book that continued along the same storyline. Then came book three, followed by yet another. It still amazes me how I was able to write an entire six-book saga within a four-year period! Absolutely not my initial goal!

         After completing the Harrowbethian Saga, I branched out to try my hand at comprising original quotes, thoughts, and poetry for every day of the year. Smile Anyway was the result, and it turned out to be a bigger success than expected. The shocking surprise was finding my book quotes reprinted in news articles as well as in various other books. And not just a few! It has been a thrill to see my quotes scroll by on websites, reprinted in an Oxford Philosophy: Being Human course book and in seven different Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and even shared on a tv episode of Alone. What a treat! 

         With the success of Smile Anyway, I went on to write three additional quote/poetry/short-story books for my sons as high school graduation gifts: Making Wishes, Slaying Dragons, and Being Bold. Part of the gift included 50% of the royalties from the sale of every book. Not a bad way to help out struggling college students.

         As much as I love fantasy and science fiction, I have always admired the great novelists, my personal favorite being Victor Hugo. It stood to reason that I would challenge myself to write a stand-alone novel with both dramatic and tragic elements. Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher was the result of this endeavor. Composing Annabelle's story caused me many tearful moments; her story was not easy to tell. I doubt it can be read with a dry eye or a callous heart. The book was designed to stir up feelings of shock, anger, and dismay for the cruel and unjust situations so often overlooked in society. Writing Dandelions was an emotional trial as much as it was a writing challenge, which is why I wrote a lighthearted tale to accompany the novel. Secrets of a Noble Key Keeper is a short, fun fairy tale all ages will enjoy.

         Last year, I published my thirteenth book, entirely unique from my previous writings. The Tarishe Curse was originally meant to be a simple short story for a friend who loves All Hallows Eve. But as my friend asked questions about what happens next, I was obliged to come up with a new chapter every Halloween. After so many years of adding chapters, one by one, it became apparent that a book was ready and waiting to be completed. The hardest part was devising an ending that wrapped up the whole crazy ordeal! It took some creativity, but it gave me an idea for a backstory about one formidable character in the book. Something to look forward to in the future!

         Another thing I like to do every New Years is compare my starting numbers on social media with any growth. It motivates me to see improvement. Be it slow or small, progress is progress! Increases in followers, book sales, ratings & reviews, internet posts, and/or loyal readers is forward movement toward my goals.  

THEN	NOW
Ten years ago, 8 people considered my writing inspiring enough to call themselves a fan or follower on Goodreads.	Today, 250 people now follow me on Goodreads. Thank you!
Ten years ago, 40 people liked my most popular book quote on Goodreads out of thirty quotes posted at the time.	Today, my most popular quote on Goodreads has 409 likes out of the 1,678 original quotes posted. Wow! I guess I have a lot to say.
Ten years ago, I started with 3 Twitter followers.	Today, I have 2,295. Thank you too!
Six years ago, my author website had 13,552 visits.	Today, my author website has had 27,232 visits (and counting.) Nice!
Six years ago, 441 people followed my Facebook author page.	Today, 921 people follow my Facebook author page.
Six years ago, 397 followed my Instagram.	Today, 596 follow my Instagram page.
Six years ago, 41 followed me on Tumblr.	Today, 124 follow me on Tumbler. Slow and steady progress.

 

     As I have said many times, I am indeed grateful for my readers and supporters. Thank you for purchasing my books. Thank you for leaving kind reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and other websites where my books are sold; it helps more than you know. Thank you for telling friends and acquaintances about my written works. I am grateful to live in a day and place where I have the privilege of educational opportunities, writing opportunities, and self-publishing opportunities. What a magnificent blessing! No matter how slow or fast the progress, I am accomplishing my goals, and that makes me happy.

Happy New Year 2023! 

I am looking forward to greater accomplishments.

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Being Bold

       Introducing the successor to Slaying Dragons, Making Wishes, and Smile Anyway; another book filled with motivation and inspiration, designed to be used on a day-to-day basis.

Being Bold

by

Richelle E. Goodrich

Available at AMAZON or BARNES&NOBLE

A note: This book was written as a graduation gift. Half the royalties are gifted to the author's son to help with college and living expenses, so keep in mind that every purchase is a donation to help put this young man through college.

       Being Bold mirrors its predecessors, Smile Anyway, Making Wishes, and Slaying Dragons, with new and inspirational quotes and short stories written by American author, Richelle E. Goodrich. This book gives you something to ponder every day of the year. For those who enjoy poetry, a variety of poems are scattered throughout the reading as well. Being Bold is motivational, inspirational, and entertaining. It can be enjoyed one entry per day or, if preferred, taken in at one sitting. Enjoy the following excerpts:

"Sometimes happiness quietly curls up in your heart just to snuggle."

“Sometimes you save people with your words or with acts of kindness. Other times people save you. That’s what we were meant to do on this earth—be heroes.”

“I am accountable for every lie that I tell, but I am also accountable for the effects of every harsh truth I deliver.”

“Surround yourself with those who voice more gratitudes than grumbles.”

“Whether or not you believe isn’t half as important as whether or not you want to believe.”

“Friends make everything easier. If you want to succeed at a challenge, involve your friends. They have an amazing capacity to lighten physical, emotional, and mental burdens by simply being there.”

And your thought for the day...

"Don’t whisper your wishes to faraway stars, shout them boldly at the sun."

                                  -Richelle E. Goodrich

Being Bold - Available to Pre-Order NOW!

     Introducing the newest book in a line of inspirational and motivational books by American author, Richelle E. Goodrich. Being Bold includes original quotes, poetry, and the occasional short story for every day of the year. In the same vein as Smile Anyway, Making Wishes, and Slaying Dragons, enjoy a fresh collection of daily quotes in the new book, Being Bold.

 

Being Bold: 

Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations  for Every Day of the Year

by 

Richelle E. Goodrich

Being Bold was written in the same style as 

Smile Anyway, Making Wishes, and Slaying Dragons.

     This book offers readers original daily quotes, poems, as well as the occasional short story. Ponder meaningful quotes like the popular following:

"Sometimes you save people with your words or with acts of kindness. Other times people save you. That’s what we were meant to do on this earth—be heroes."
“Don’t sink too deep into yourself. That is the secret to happiness.”

“Friends make everything easier. If you want to succeed at a challenge, involve your friends. They have an amazing capacity to lighten physical, emotional, and mental burdens by simply being there.”

“Life can be awful. Life can be ugly.
And still there are those who smile at the darkness, anticipating the beauty of an eventual sunrise.”

“Yes, love is a super power. It is the ultimate super power.”

“When a monster grows quiet and crumbles to the ground weeping, you feel sorry for him. You may approach with caution and hope, whispering words of peace. But in the morning he will rise to his full height, roaring and stomping and baring his sharp teeth because he is, after all, a monster.”

 

This book was written to entertain, inspire, and motivate individuals on a daily basis.

Being Bold is available to pre-order at

AMAZON KINDLE

and

SMASHWORDS

And your thought for the day...

"Don’t whisper your wishes to faraway stars, shout them boldly at the sun."

~ Richelle E. Goodrich