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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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Book of the Month: September 2026
Annabelle, the girl who was overlooked, unwanted, insignificant, worthless.
"I loved the way the book made me feel many different emotions and then stayed with me after I got to the end. Only truly impactful books can make you feel and remember like that." —Becky
"I was struck by the way realism and fantasy intertwine, blurring the line between survival and dreams. It’s heartbreaking, hopeful, and beautifully written a story that reminds us of resilience even in the darkest places. This book deserves to be read, shared, and remembered." —Favour Creative
"This is a great book! Sad subject though. Very well written. I couldn't put it down! Highly recommend it!!" —M. Goldie
BOOK summary:
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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“Mama?” It hurt to see my mother so distressed. I didn’t understand why she stared at me like I was a ghost come to haunt her. “Mama, what’s wrong?” My voice came out raspy; my throat felt dry. Her hand trembled as it reached to meet my cheek. Her lips quivered, grinning at the touch. “Anna, sweety? Are you okay? Do you know where you are?” My forehead creased, confused by the question. I felt soreness tug at my left temple. Of course I knew where I was. “It’s my room,” I said, glancing at the little laundry basket on the floor, “right?” Her head bobbed up and down rapidly and she smiled wide. “Yes, Anna. Yes, baby, you’re right.” All at once I was being smothered in a hug—engulfed by a possessive embrace. I tried to push my mother away, realizing what the bright sunlight meant. “Mama, I’m late for school. I have to get up.” The arms around me remained secure. A gentle hand stroked my hair before cool lips pressed against my forehead. “No, no, baby, there’s no school today. It’s Sunday, Anna.”
I shook my head at the lie. I knew exactly what day this was. Today was Friday because the previous day had been Thursday. I’d played kickball at school with Gregory and Ginger and the other kids. The girls had admired my new butterfly dress. And late last night my father had forced me to bury the box of charity that had shown up on our doorstep on Tuesday.
I tried to wiggle out of my mother’s hold. “Mama, it’s Friday. I do have school, and I don’t want to miss it.” My mother took me by the shoulders and slouched until the tip of her nose was nearly touching my own. “Annabelle, listen. Today is Sunday. Sweety… baby… you’ve been unconscious for nearly three days.” I stared at my mother’s eyes—glistening pools of honest grief. She didn’t believe she was lying, but how could her words be true? How could I have slept through three days without once waking? Gavin’s face came to the forefront of my mind. I pictured his round cheeks and dark curls and mischievous ways. I could hear his pleading words echo in my ears. “Stay with me, Annabelle. Agree to live in Dreamland. You’d never want to go back.” Something inside me cringed. I squeezed my eyelids shut, forcing the image out of my head. I refused to believe in the authenticity of a dreamed boy. There had to be a reasonable explanation. “Mama, how? Wh-what happened?” Mother nodded, communicating that she would explain, but her lips curled down on each side of her mouth, pursed so tightly it looked like she would have to pry them open. She started crying again. I touched her cheek with consoling intent, but she removed my hand and held onto it. Her fingers fidgeted absentmindedly with my own. “It was an accident, Anna. It wasn’t intentional.” She paused, so I pressed her to go on. “What accident, Mama? I don’t remember.”
Her hand moved to brush over my hair again. “It was late in the morning, and you were still in bed. I was trying to rouse you for school, but you were sleeping so soundly. Johnny overheard me urging you to get up. He came in to help. He just wanted to help, baby.” Mother nodded vigorously, trying to convince someone.
“Anna, I told him I was worried you’d be late for school, so he tried to shake you awake. He may have been a little... um… too rough. Your head hit the wall kind of hard. It didn’t sound good.” Mother curled her lips under and bit down. Her face screwed up in a rueful way. I lifted my free hand to touch the sore spot on my left temple, but Mother’s fingers beat me to it. Though she pressed tenderly, the touch made me flinch from the pain. “I’m sorry, Anna. I’m so sorry, baby.” “It’s not your fault,” I breathed in a near whisper. “The bump on your head… it knocked you out for a while. I was starting to worry that you wouldn’t wake up, that you’d slipped into some kind of coma. And Johnny, he was worried too, Anna. He really was. But he had to go to work. You see, it’s important so he can support us. You understand? I wanted to take you to the doctor, but Johnny said you’d be fine, and he was right. You are fine.” Mother’s hand urged my chin up until I looked her square in the eyes. “You are fine, Anna, right?” I nodded assuredly. Tears dropped from her lashes as she cried and smiled. “Good. Because I don’t know what I’d do without you, baby.”
—Richelle E. Goodrich, Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher
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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.
Genres: Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, Myths and DragonsLength: 400-500 pages
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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?
Genres: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Romance, ParanormalLength: 300-400 pages
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.
Genres: Life Adages, Spiritual Thoughts, Inspirational LiteratureLength: 185-195pages
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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.
Genres: Life Adages, Happiness, Poetry, Inspiring LiteratureLength: 150-175 pages
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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.
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