Newest News from Author, Richelle E. Goodrich

 

Book of the Month for September Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year     Smile Anyway has a new artistic cover, and it is September’s “Book of the Month.” This book is a collection of daily motivations and thoughts to read and ponder every day of the year. Included in its pages are original quotes, poetic verse, as well as the random relatable grumbling. This book is meant to motivate and inspire individuals on a daily basis as it reminds us that we share similar  emotions and experiences with the whole of humanity. Despite varying circumstances, we all laugh, we cry, we hope, we despair, we endure, we grow, we fall and then rise, and we find reasons to celebrate on occasion. This book reminds us that while things exist to make us groan and grumble, we can find reasons to smile anyway. Look for this inspiring book on Amazon. Smile Anyway Keep Updated on New Projects What I am working on now…     I have nearly finished my newest book, Phantom Veil. It is a paranormal adventure story staring one cynical, gifted track star named Gwen De Troyes and a stouthearted brainiac named Daniel Benwick. These two unlikely friends are destined for a venturesome experience involving Mayan hieroglyphs, an undisturbed temple, and one dead but angry tribal priest. Get ready for a daring trek to solve an ancient mystery and save the souls of humanity! "For most of us there is a poignant moment in life when we come to realize we are not alone. And I’m not referring to the billions of people with flesh-and-blood bodies surrounding us. No. What I mean are those numberless spirits who exist within our reach yet beyond our sight, kept secret by a blinding veil. Many believe such spirits are like angels watching over us, watching out for us. But perhaps the case is they are merely just watching."  — Richelle E. Goodrich SUMMARY: Buried in the darkest depths of a Mayan temple rest secrets known only to sacerdotal phantom's that ages ago passed from the realm of mortality. No human was meant to discover these secrets. Gwen and Daniel would happily let dead powers stay hidden if only a coercing phantom would keep to the afterlife and leave Gwen alone. Why is he harassing her anyway? What talent does she possess that a dead priest seems desperate to utilize? Poem of the Week Read a new poem every Monday on my author website. The right words can melt your heart or brighten your day. SMILE There’s enchantment in a smile, did you know? Shall I prove in a wink that it is so? Watch my mouth grin wide and see, How quick your lips smile back at me! ALICE Sipping tea     with glee     beneath a gooseberry tree. I wish Alice were here. Oh, my dear,     do not fear,     she will be. SUNSHINE The summer sun welcomes me out to sandy beaches with palm trees. I am lulled by caressing rays as warm as heavy, denim quilts. The heat melts away distresses from my muscles, from my thinking. Entranced and contented, I bask in the careless arms of sunshine.

Copyright (C) 2025 Richelle E. Goodrich, American Author / Novelist / Poet. All rights reserved.

Book Character Interview—Meet Gavin

 Interviewing Gavin from Secrets of a Noble Key Keeper

Interviewer: Welcome, Gavin! You have quite the adventurous life as Dreamland’s keykeeper. What does that title mean exactly?

Gavin: It means I’m responsible for guarding the gates of Dreamland. If dreamers wander too close, it’s my job to make sure they find their way back to where they belong—before they stumble into places they shouldn’t be.

Interviewer: That sounds like a lot of responsibility. Do you ever wish you had a different life?

Gavin: [chuckles] Why would I? Dreamland is exactly what I make it, and I get to have the wildest adventures. Fighting pirates, outwitting monsters, exploring endless hallways of doors—how could I ever be bored?

Interviewer: Speaking of pirates, you recently faced off against the legendary Captain Drake Blackmont. How did that go?

Gavin: [grins] Let’s just say, I lasted longer than most. And that’s something to be proud of.

Interviewer: You carry a very special key. Can you tell us what it unlocks?

Gavin: Now that would ruin the mystery, wouldn’t it? I’ll say this—the right door only opens for the right person, and you’d better be sure before you turn the key.

Interviewer: Dreamland sounds incredible. If someone were to stumble inside, what’s the first thing they should do?

Gavin: That depends—do you want to explore, or do you want to get lost? [smirks] The first thing I’d tell them is to choose wisely, because in Dreamland, what you believe becomes reality.

Interviewer: That’s a little ominous. Have you ever met someone who got lost in their own dream?

Gavin: [expression darkens] More than once. It’s easy to lose yourself when you don’t want to wake up. But every dream has a door, if you’re willing to find it.

Interviewer: Be careful what you wish for, right?

Gavin: Exactly. Some dreams are harder to wake up from than you think.

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Read Gavin's story in Secrets of a Noble Key Keeper by Richelle E. Goodrich. Find it on Amazon.

Summary:  

“Reality depends a great deal upon one believing what he sees—or seeing what he believes. Either way.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich

Meet Gavin, a curious young man whose calling it is to guard the gates of his homeland. As a keykeeper, Gavin comes across many outsiders whom he creatively steers away from the borders of his magical world: A world where ogres bowl for their dinner. A world where pirates sail the clouds to plunder diamonds from the night sky. A world where bubbleberries make a person burp out loud. It is a place where anything imaginable is commonplace. All the while, the young keykeeper finds himself increasingly intrigued by stories of the outside. Snooping about, he is captivated by a dreamer who piques his interest in the ordinary.

3 Signed Books to Give Away!

Are you ready for another book giveaway? 

Heck yes! We love books!

Fantastic! Because I have two copies of three different paperback books to give away, each signed by the author. That's me. It's easier than pie to enter for a chance to win. Just click on the link that takes you to my author website— RichelleGoodrich.com —and then scroll a little way down the page to the "Book Giveaway" section. Enter your name and your email and then click on "Enter to Win." You can't get much simpler than that! 

Six lucky winners will win one of three books filled with 365 days of original quotes, poetry, and the occasional short story: Making Wishes, Slaying Dragons, or Being Bold. It's the luck-of-the-draw, but you stand a good chance of winning if you enter today!

Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year

Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year

Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year

Book Character Interview—Meet Duvalla

Interviewing Duvalla from The Tarishe Curse

Interviewer: Welcome, Duvalla. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Let's start with something simple—how would you describe yourself in a few words?

Duvalla: [frowns] A survivor. A fighter. And cursed.

Interviewer: That last part—“cursed”—seems to weigh heavily on you. Can you tell us about it?

Duvalla: [looks away] If I could, I would have broken it by now. This curse runs through my blood, marking me as a... weapon. It is a vengeful torment I never deserved.

Interviewer: That sounds terrifying. Do you feel that this curse defines you?

Duvalla: [scoffs] No. I define me. The curse is just a chain I intend to break.

Interviewer: I admire your determination. Tell me, if you could live a life free of this curse, what would you want most?

Duvalla: [pauses to think] A quiet life. To live a secluded existence from the rest of the world. To dwell safely with my family—my husband, my children, my people.

Interviewer: That’s a fair wish. One last question—what’s the one thing you would never sacrifice, no matter what?

Duvalla: [voice turns quiet but resolute] My heart. The curse can command my actions, force my hand, confuse my mind, but it cannot wholly erase the love I have for those who matter to me… or the hatred I hold for those who deserve it.

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Read Duvalla's story in The Tarishe Curse by Richelle E. Goodrich. Find it on Amazon.

Summary:  

"Vengeance is a monster of appetite, forever bloodthirsty and never filled." --Richelle E. Goodrich

Tarishe is a modest village surrounded by fortress walls meant to keep out one thing: werewolves. In truth, the wolves are scarcely bothersome and seldom seen excepting one night a year when a blood-red moon appears. This full Tarishe moon never fails to herald the arrival of an entire pack of hairy beasts, drawn to the village like greedy dragons to golden treasure.

It is difficult enough to protect a young family in this world of dangerous creatures, but such a feat proves near impossible when an old witch bent on vengeance casts a curse that manipulates both heart and mind. The battle for survival is not only with a sword but an internal struggle to love those the curse has targeted for hatred, and to hate the one who through evil enchantment manipulates her enemy’s affections. How long will it take to learn that the old monster, vengeance, is insatiable?

This Tarishe tale is a thrilling piece of fiction told from the Queen of Werefolk's point of view.

Font Facelifts for my Books

 

Font Facelifts for All of my Books        Have you searched on Amazon for my books lately? If so, you probably noticed that the covers have undergone a slight change. The illustrations and the written manuscripts are the same, but each book has undergone what I call a "font facelift."      You will discover now that every book has a bolder, easier to read title on its cover. And my signature name is no longer printed at the bottom; it has been replaced by typed font, which is also easier to read.      Personally, I like the changes. I think the new fonts make my covers more noticeable and unique. Previously, my book titles were all printed in the same font, but no more! These new fonts were chosen for their artistic character and their ability to stand out rather than meld within the illustrations. What do you think?      You can find all of my books with their "font facelifts" on Amazon.com in various formats. Look for them in audible, Kindle, paperback, and hardcover. Just search my name!       Have you read Eena's coming-of-age adventure? The Harrowbethian Saga:       After an unplanned trip to the doctor’s office, Sevenah Williams discovers that her ancestry is not exactly human. This shocking news puts her on a course to find the truth about her birth parents and remember a tragic past that placed her in hiding as a toddler.      Eventually, she takes on her birth name―Eena―and accepts her birthright as the only living heir to the throne of Harrowbeth. But this privilege comes with a price. She learns this during the painful process of physically joining with an heirloom necklace known as the dragon’s soul. From that point on, Queen Eena slowly uncovers powers granted her by the necklace, giving her the ability to manipulate energy—a gift that comes in handy when facing enemies who wish to see her royal line eliminated.      Eena must fight alongside new friends including Derian, the captain of the Kemeniroc; Kira, a Mishmorat with might and spunk; Shanks and his crew of giant Viiduns; and Ian, her best friend and sworn protector. Her greatest challenges, however, turn out to be personal: learning to love, to trust, and to handle adult problems when she simply longs to remain a normal teenager. I recently finished The Women by Kristin Hannah. My Review      I chose to read this book because my father served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. In his graying years, he sat down and wrote about his memories of boot camp, officer training, and a two-year tour in Vietnam. After reading his book of war memories, I felt as if my eyes were opened and I gained a deeper understanding of the man I called Father. I was honestly shocked by the nightmarish events he lived through. His behavior and reluctance to talk much about Vietnam made significantly more sense to me. So when I was presented with this book on the women of the Vietnam war, I was curious to read it.      In truth, this was a difficult book to experience because of the hardships endured by the main character, Frankie, and her family. Nearly every chapter was heartrending. I found it easier to read my father's memories than this dramatic depiction of how the Vietnam War destroyed and broke people. This book follows the life of Frankie from her early twenties to well after the end of the war in Vietnam. She starts as a young nurse who yearns to please her father, hoping to someday have her portrait hung on his Wall of Heroes. She enlists in the Vietnam War as a nurse, and ends out serving two consecutive tours. The war is hell. Suffering the loss of loved ones is even harder. This book does an incredible job of narrating a step-by-step process of fear, loss, anguish, betrayal, and drug use that nearly drive this Vietnam veteran to an early grave. It is a sad story with elements of hope. Be prepared for harsh language and difficult scenes. What am I working on now?      I am still in the process of writing the first draft of a new fictional paranormal adventure with a heroic duo who may just save the world despite their human weaknesses. The title of this book is not yet decided, but I am considering Phantom's Veil or The Phantom Veil as possibilities. This book takes place in the present but involves old Mayan mythology. I am doing some research to help me use Mayan hieroglyphs in the book. It is both fun and educational research! My Official Author Website Keep track of my current writing projects, new releases, book giveaways, what I'm reading, Poem of the Week, book signings, and more! _  _  ________________  _  _    Thanks for subscribing to my periodic newsletter! As always, I ask that you give indie authors a helping hand by taking the time to leave short and kind reviews on Amazon, iTunes, Goodreads, BandN, Kobo, and other online book retailers. Your positive ratings and reviews really do sell more books!