R I C H E L L E E. G O O D R I C H

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Fiction author, Richelle E. Goodrich, writes emotionally resonant stories that grab hold of the imagination and stir the heart—stories for readers who crave wonder, character depth, and a heartfelt connection to the human experience. Drawing from a lifelong fascination with personal growth, truth-seeking, and the constructive power of creative thinking, she weaves narratives that include both fantasy worlds and authentic emotional journeys. When she isn’t writing, Richelle can often be found pausing mid-task to jot down an insightful thought or a line of poetry—because inspirational muses never wait around. Follow Richelle's journey on her online author sites:
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LITERARY NOVELIST | MULTI-GENRE STORYBOOK WRITER | FANTASY FICTION AUTHOR | PLAIN POET | WORLD MAKER | CHARACTER BUILDER | PHILOSOPHER OF SORTS

My Books at Walmart

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Exciting news! My books are now available at Walmart.com! You can add them to your regular Walmart shopping cart and purchase my books along with your other items at checkout. Simply visit Walmart.com and search for Richelle E. Goodrich to see which of my titles Walmart presently carries. I’m thrilled to have my work available through Walmart and hope you’ll take a moment to check out my list of titles! Happy shopping—and happy reading!
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Check Out What I'm Currently Reading
Take a peek at what is presently on my bookshelf! I enjoy books from a wide range of genres. My favorites are the classics and newer works of fantasy fiction. I have become more intrigued by brilliant mysteries, so don't be surprised to find more of them on my bookshelf! I do love discovering creative stories and unforgettable characters. I share a few thoughts about the books that I read. Find my thoughts in the short reviews posted under my current reads. Feel free to browse.
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"I forget who I am when a character's world overtakes my imagination, my senses. What an exhilarating state of mind that is."

Books with Spellbinding Fantasy

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Shadow and Bone meets Jupiter Ascending in this fantasy fiction romance where a young queen finds that power and destiny are unavoidable.
SHE IS YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL AND THE LAST LIVING HEIR TO THE THRONE. WHY WOULDN'T TWO BROTHERS FIGHT TO INFLUENCE HER?
When Sevenah Williams learns she is in fact heir to the throne of Harrowbeth and the last living of royal blood able to don a peculiar heirloom necklace, she sets out for a new home, dodging night-marish enemies in the process. All the while, unusual powers granted by the enchanted necklace slowly emerge and develop. She soon finds herself forced to choose sides in a civil war she hardly understands, uncertain as to which rival deserves her full support.
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Genres: Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, Myths and DragonsLength: 400-500 pages
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Shiver meets The Originals in this dark, twisted paranormal romance where what ultimately matters is saving the cursed werewolves.
VENGEANCE IS A MONSTER OF APPETITE, FOREVER BLOODTHIRSTY AND NEVER FILLED.
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. Catherine, the village huntress, possesses a sword capable of cutting them down, and still they keep coming for her. Why?
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Genres: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Romance, ParanormalLength: 300-400 pages
"Getting lost in a book—entirely consumed by the fairy tale—is one of the greatest euphorias in life."

Books with Inspiring Daily Adages

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The Book of Joy meets One Thousand Gifts in this faith-filled spiritual journal where faith, hope, charity, and gratitude dictate the road to follow.
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.
An inspiring collection of reflections offering wisdom and spiritual insight for every day of the year. Hope Evermore blends original quotes, heartfelt poetry, and thought-provoking short stories into a yearlong journey of hope, faith, compassion, and personal growth. Whether read one page at a time or revisited when encouragement is needed, this book offers uplifting reminders of God's love, the power of faith, and the promise that hope can be found—even in life's most difficult moments.
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Genres: Life Adages, Spiritual Thoughts, Inspirational LiteratureLength: 185-195pages
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Journey to the Heart meets Simple Abundance in this poetic, heartfelt daily journey where every day there is something to ponder and smile about.
LAUGH AS IF IT'S FUNNY, EMBRACE AS IF IT'S LOVE, AND SMILE ANYWAY.
A collection of daily adages and thoughts to read and ponder all year. Included are original quotes, poetic verse, as well as the random relatable grumbling. Every written entry came from personal writings about the author's life. This book is meant to inspire, uplift, and motivate individuals on a daily basis as it reminds us how similar the emotions and experiences are we share with the whole of humanity. This book reminds us that while things exist to make us groan and grumble, we can find reasons to smile anyway.
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Genres: Life Adages, Happiness, Poetry, Inspiring LiteratureLength: 150-175 pages
"Books are my escape, my relaxation, my joy, my gratification, my self-care, and my reward for handling life's daily demands."

Books, Books, and More Books!

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Summary:
VENGEANCE IS A MONSTER OF APPETITE, FOREVER BLOODTHIRSTY AND NEVER FILLED.
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.
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Genres: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Romance, ParanormalLength: 300-400 pages
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ANNABELLE, THE GIRL WHO WAS OVERLOOKED, UNWANTED, INSIGNIFICANT, WORTHLESS.
Annabelle Fancher lives with her mother and her often-absent, alcoholic father. When he is not on the road, his presence at home creates heightened anxiety in his wife and daughter—fear caused by years of abuse. Annabelle copes with her circumstances by escaping into popular fairy tales where she dreams characters to life. When her dreams cross over into waking fantasies, and the ghostly image of a dreamed character appears before her, Annabelle begins a real struggle to separate reality from pretend and sanity from beautiful madness.
This brave, young girl tenderly acquaints the reader with her lonely struggles while sharing her courage in the face of personal adversity. Hers is a story where realism and fantasy beautifully intertwine.
This fictional tale does an honest job of mirroring the unfortunate reality of many young people whose home lives are private nightmares unobserved by the outside world. Most of the events in this book were taken from the lives of individuals known by the author.
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Genres: Dramatic Fiction Novel, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Length: 450-550 pages
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Summary:
REALITY DEPENDS A GREAT DEAL UPON ONE BELIEVING WHAT HE SEES—OR SEEING WHAT HE BELIEVES. EITHER WAY.
Meet Gavin, a curious young man whose calling it is to guard the gates of his homeland. As the official keykeeper, Gavin encounters many outsiders that roam the woodlands on the border of his home. In creative, often deceptive ways, this imaginative keykeeper steers strangers away from his magical world, for who would leave such a magnificent place? A world where children sit lazily on the tip of a crescent moon. A world where pirates sail the clouds to plunder diamonds from the night sky. A world where ogres bowl for their dinner. A world where yummy bubbleberries make a person burp out loud. It is a wondrous place in which anything imaginable is commonplace.
All the while, Gavin finds himself increasingly intrigued by stories of the outside. While snooping about in the dreamers' void, he is captivated by a girl who piques his interest in the ordinary. He must find out her name and where she spends her waking hours.
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Genres: General Fiction, Fairy Tale, Fun Fantasy, Length: 100-150 pages
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SHE WAS YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, AND THE LAST LIVING HEIR TO THE THRONE. WHY WOULDN'T TWO BROTHERS FIGHT TO INFLUENCE HER?
Sevenah Williams lived a quiet farm life with her parents and best friend, Ian. Life was good and predictable until the unexpected yanked her from the only reality she remembered. Forced from home, her tragic and forgotten past comes together revealing that Sevenah is in fact heir to the throne of Harrowbeth; she is the last living of royal blood able to don a peculiar heirloom necklace. Given the new name, Eena, she and Ian set off for a new home, dodging nightmarish enemies in the process. All the while, great powers granted by the enchanted necklace slowly emerge and develop.
Eena is assisted by a militia sent to retrieve their queen, commanded by the bossy and intimidating Captain Derian. Though Ian and Derian endeavor to protect her, Eena crosses paths with a charming, silver-tongued stranger. She finds herself forced to choose sides in a civil war she hardly understands. Which rival has the power to convince her of his nobleness to gain her ultimate support?
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Genres: Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, Myths and DragonsLength: 400-500 pages
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HOW HARD IT IS TO LOVE WHOLLY, TO GROW THROUGH MISTAKES, TO FORGIVE COMPLETELY, AND TO FIX THE THINGS WE HAVE BROKEN.
In this concluding book from the Harrowbethain Saga, the young queen of Harrowbeth is determined to set things right, but doing so means breaking a few big rules. Joined by a select group of Harrowbethian militiamen, as well as a handful of Viidun warriors and a few spunky Mishmorat sisters, Queen Eena sets off for Laradine―the homeworld of the immortals.
In the land of Tribanees, with the loyal support of her traveling companions, Eena intends to confront the immortal governing body and convince them to undo a terrible wrong. But persuading immortals to concern themselves with the troubles of temporary life forms proves to be a nigh impossible challenge. Things get carried away, plans are drastically altered, and before long, Eena starts to wonder how many wrongs it will take to finally set everything right.
Find out how the story ends for Queen Eena and her friends.
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Genres: Fantasy Fiction, Adventure, Romance, MythologyLength: 450-500 pages
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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.
The next in a line of inspirational and motivational books. In the same vein as Smile Anyway, Making Wishes, Slaying Dragons, and Being Bold, Hope Evermore includes quotes, poetry, and a number of short stories. Enjoy a profound thought for every day of the year, including the popular following:
"Love accepts you as yourself. It will never ask you to be someone else."
"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."
This book was written to inspire and uplift individuals.
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Genres: Spiritual Inspiration, Life Adages, Mini Stories, PoetryLength: 150-200 pages
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LAUGH AS IF IT'S FUNNY, EMBRACE AS IF IT'S LOVE, AND SMILE ANYWAY.
Smile Anyway is a collection of daily motivations and thoughts to read and ponder every day of the year. Included 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 emotions and experiences we share with the whole of humanity are not so different. 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. While things exist to make us groan and grumble, we can find reasons to smile anyway.
Enjoy a profound thought for every day of the year, including the popular following:
"We never think lightly of those who walk with us on our uphill days."
"To persist with a goal, you must treasure the dream more than the costs of sacrifice to attain it." "I’m starting to think maybe this world is just a place for us to learn we need each other more than we want to admit."
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Genres: Spiritual Inspiration, Life Adages, Mini Stories, PoetryLength: 150-200 pages
"Hand me a book, and I shall live and learn in another wondrous existence."

Hi, I'm Richelle!

I have written and published books in a variety of genres including literary novels, dramatic fiction, paranormal adventures, fantasy-romance, fantasy-scifi sagas, poetry, short stories, inspirational proverbs, motivational sayings and more. I write what I love to read, and I love to read what I write. If you enjoy one or more of my books, please leave a kind rating and review on Amazon, Goodreads, and other online book sites. It helps more than you know.
Frequently quoted author known for her inspiring adages, engaging stories, touching scenes, well-developed characters, and relatable poetry.
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