Category Archives: Elizabeth Goddard

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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Christians Read newsletter – what we’re reading

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

News from Vicki Hinze Christians Read Blog is now available on Kindle.  Great News for CHRISTIANS READ readers.  If you prefer to get blogs on your Kindle, the CHRISTIANS READ blog is now available. It’s $.99 per month and you can sign up … 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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The Best Job in the World by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bethrachg

In my writing career I’ve always juggled several deadlines at the same time. Sometimes writing more than one book at a time has been overwhelming. There are days when I wish I had a week without a deadline niggling at … Continue reading →

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Books to Movies by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bethrachg

Summer is blockbuster movie season and my family is looking forward to having something to do that keeps us out of the hot Texas sun. Plus, we’re movie buffs, owning almost as many DVDs a we do books. Reading Jim … Continue reading →

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Books in a Series: Print, Digital, or Library– Which Format Do You Choose? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on April 12, 2012 by bethrachg

On my last post I mentioned I’d started reading THE HUNGER GAMES so that I could read it before seeing the movie. I still haven’t seen the movie but I’m hoping to remedy that today. I mentioned, too, that this … Continue reading →

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Read a Book: 10 Things That Go Well With a Good Book

Posted on March 29, 2012 by bethrachg

I started reading THE HUNGER GAMES because several friends recommended it for the writing. I figured I should read it before seeing the movie because it would be difficult to invest the hours required to read if I already know … Continue reading →

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First Reads Can Change a Life by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on February 16, 2012 by bethrachg

Have you ever thought back to the first book you read  that started your love affair with books? I’m at mom’s today because it’s her birthday, and I asked her this question. She was quick with her answer because she … Continue reading →

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