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The End of a Book by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 31, 2013 by bethrachg

My son recently finished reading Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke. He loved the story but he said it made him feel sad that the book had ended. Funny that we continue to read when we’re immersed in a story—to pull … Continue reading →

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Perfect Reading Weather by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 17, 2013 by bethrachg

Lazy summer days or warm cozy evenings beside the fire. Which would you choose for enjoying a good read? It’s been raining here for days, and our backyard is a lake. Though snow is a rare event in central Louisiana, … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Books

Posted on December 20, 2012 by bethrachg

Like you, I’m busy catching up on shopping for Christmas as well as taking the time to remember what Christmas is about. In addition to all of that, I’m busy writing on two different books for approaching deadlines. The writer’s … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Dangerous to Your Health? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bethrachg

I have enough writing deadlines these days (which is a good thing) that my health might be suffering.  Okay, there’s really no question. And that’s a bad thing. You see, I don’t have time to do much more than write, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by bethrachg

  Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s make a few lists. A. I wrote several pages listing everything that I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. I started with breathing. That’s right. We should be thankful for each and every breath. If you start there … Continue reading →

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Time to Read by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on October 25, 2012 by bethrachg

More often than not I run across people who don’t read. It’s not because they don’t have an interest in reading a good novel, it’s because they don’t have time.  Someone went so far as to say it was more … Continue reading →

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Lifetime Readers

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bethrachg

Maureen mentioned her non-fiction reader friends react somewhat negatively when she brings up a book she just read. Jim mentioned that he’s facing an empty-nest, but the good news is his wife is starting to read novels. So where do … Continue reading →

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Novel Recommendations by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on September 27, 2012 by bethrachg

I can’t believe I’m the first one to post on this!  I returned from the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference on Sunday with an armload of books to read. Usually, I don’t bring too many books back because it’s tough … Continue reading →

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How Do You Choose a Book? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bethrachg

When you visit your local bookstore and browse the books, what are you looking for? What catches your attention—the author’s name, the cover art, or the back of the book blurb that tells you what the story is about. Then … Continue reading →

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Living Books

Posted on August 16, 2012 by bethrachg

Today is a good day because I’m expecting books. Lots and Lots of books!  I’m probably the only person who looks forward to school starting and that’s because of the books. Books. Books. Books. There’s almost nothing more exciting than … Continue reading →

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What Are You Passionate About? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on August 2, 2012 by bethrachg

A picture is worth a thousand words. The old adage means that a picture will tell us so much more than we can easily put into words. What is the above image worth?  A thousand words, more or less? One … Continue reading →

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Book Hoarders ‘R’ Us by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bethrachg

This month I moved from Texas to Louisiana. Without my bookshelves. They were built-in shelves, so couldn’t be moved. That was a bad decision from the start. I have a lot of books. You’re probably a book lover, too, or … Continue reading →

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Making a Connection by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on July 5, 2012 by bethrachg

Does point of view or narrative form play a role in your decision to purchase a novel? For instance, some people prefer reading novels that are written in first person over third person. For a while, I was stuck in … Continue reading →

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All About Words and Weddings and Dreams by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on June 21, 2012 by bethrachg

Recently, I went window shopping for a wedding dress with my daughter.  We didn’t go to buy a dress, but simply to browse the gowns and get a feel for what styles she liked.  If you’ve ever been in a … Continue reading →

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How Books Change Us by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on June 7, 2012 by bethrachg

Someone once told me that when you read a book you should walk away changed in some way. As a reader, I should expect the book to change me, and as an author, I should write a story that will … Continue reading →

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