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Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper: The Story of Dreamland
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 a keykeeper, Gavin comes across many outsiders whom he creatively steers away from the borders of his magical 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.
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Richelle E. Goodrich
17 books282 followersOfficial Website: https://www.RichelleGoodrich.com
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Poetry: https://allpoetry.com/R._E._Goodrich
Over the past decade, author Richelle E. Goodrich has built an unusually diverse and steadily increasing body of work that spans fantasy, poetry, inspirational writing, and dark fiction. Her career began in 2012 with the launch of The Harrowbethian Saga, a six-book sci-fi fantasy series that occupied her creative efforts for seven years. By 2019, she completed the saga with Eena, The Companionship of the Dragon’s Soul, marking a major milestone and establishing her as a committed world-builder with an eye for myth, emotional depth, and imaginative adventure. Yet even as she constructed this sprawling fictional universe, Goodrich simultaneously pursued other avenues of storytelling, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for creative multitasking.
Alongside her fantasy novels, Goodrich became well known for her collections of poetry, motivational reflections, and quotable wisdom. Starting with Smile Anyway in 2014, she developed a signature style centered on daily inspiration—a format she revisited repeatedly with books like Making Wishes (2015), Slaying Dragons (2017), Being Bold (2020), and Hope Evermore (2024). These works blend short verse, reflective commentary, and encouraging thoughts that readers apply to everyday life. Many of her quotes have found their way into classrooms, anthologies, brand campaigns, and television, helping her reach an audience far larger than the average independent author typically enjoys.
In the late 2010s, Goodrich’s creative range widened even further. She released standalone works such as Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher, a dramatic and emotionally charged novel, and Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper, a fantasy tale with a distinctly dreamlike atmosphere. These books showcase her ability to shift tone—from tender to suspenseful, from whimsical to intense—without sacrificing clarity or sincerity. They also emphasize a defining characteristic of her writing: the blending of emotional resonance with imaginative storytelling.
After concluding her major fantasy saga, Goodrich’s later work leaned increasingly toward introspection and lyrical expression. The 2020s saw the publication of The Tarishe Curse (2022), a dark, paranormal novel, followed by A Heart Made of Tissue Paper (2023), a collection of intimate poetry that explores emotional fragility, longing, and human vulnerability. In 2024 she released Hope Evermore, another daily-inspiration volume that weaves together spirituality, encouragement, and poetic insight. These recent works highlight her evolving voice—one that has grown more reflective, philosophical, and concentrated on universal human experiences.
Collectively, the past decade reflects a period of impressive productivity and artistic expansion. Goodrich has not only released a steady stream of books—across multiple genres and formats—but has grown a widespread presence through her well-circulated quotations and inspirational writing. Whether crafting epic fantasy, heartfelt poetry, or uplifting daily reflections, she demonstrates a persistent drive to create, express, and connect. Her work invites readers into worlds both fantastical and familiar, while her quotes inspire countless individuals in everyday life.
Richelle E. Goodrich delivers a rare blend of imagination, versatility, and personal authenticity. Her writing moves comfortably between the epic and the intimate, the adventurous and the contemplative. Few authors manage to cultivate such a diverse and consistent catalog within a single decade, and fewer still do so while also contributing art, poetry, and motivational writing that resonate far beyond their books.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichelleEGoo...
Poetry: https://allpoetry.com/R._E._Goodrich
Over the past decade, author Richelle E. Goodrich has built an unusually diverse and steadily increasing body of work that spans fantasy, poetry, inspirational writing, and dark fiction. Her career began in 2012 with the launch of The Harrowbethian Saga, a six-book sci-fi fantasy series that occupied her creative efforts for seven years. By 2019, she completed the saga with Eena, The Companionship of the Dragon’s Soul, marking a major milestone and establishing her as a committed world-builder with an eye for myth, emotional depth, and imaginative adventure. Yet even as she constructed this sprawling fictional universe, Goodrich simultaneously pursued other avenues of storytelling, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for creative multitasking.
Alongside her fantasy novels, Goodrich became well known for her collections of poetry, motivational reflections, and quotable wisdom. Starting with Smile Anyway in 2014, she developed a signature style centered on daily inspiration—a format she revisited repeatedly with books like Making Wishes (2015), Slaying Dragons (2017), Being Bold (2020), and Hope Evermore (2024). These works blend short verse, reflective commentary, and encouraging thoughts that readers apply to everyday life. Many of her quotes have found their way into classrooms, anthologies, brand campaigns, and television, helping her reach an audience far larger than the average independent author typically enjoys.
In the late 2010s, Goodrich’s creative range widened even further. She released standalone works such as Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher, a dramatic and emotionally charged novel, and Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper, a fantasy tale with a distinctly dreamlike atmosphere. These books showcase her ability to shift tone—from tender to suspenseful, from whimsical to intense—without sacrificing clarity or sincerity. They also emphasize a defining characteristic of her writing: the blending of emotional resonance with imaginative storytelling.
After concluding her major fantasy saga, Goodrich’s later work leaned increasingly toward introspection and lyrical expression. The 2020s saw the publication of The Tarishe Curse (2022), a dark, paranormal novel, followed by A Heart Made of Tissue Paper (2023), a collection of intimate poetry that explores emotional fragility, longing, and human vulnerability. In 2024 she released Hope Evermore, another daily-inspiration volume that weaves together spirituality, encouragement, and poetic insight. These recent works highlight her evolving voice—one that has grown more reflective, philosophical, and concentrated on universal human experiences.
Collectively, the past decade reflects a period of impressive productivity and artistic expansion. Goodrich has not only released a steady stream of books—across multiple genres and formats—but has grown a widespread presence through her well-circulated quotations and inspirational writing. Whether crafting epic fantasy, heartfelt poetry, or uplifting daily reflections, she demonstrates a persistent drive to create, express, and connect. Her work invites readers into worlds both fantastical and familiar, while her quotes inspire countless individuals in everyday life.
Richelle E. Goodrich delivers a rare blend of imagination, versatility, and personal authenticity. Her writing moves comfortably between the epic and the intimate, the adventurous and the contemplative. Few authors manage to cultivate such a diverse and consistent catalog within a single decade, and fewer still do so while also contributing art, poetry, and motivational writing that resonate far beyond their books.
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April 28, 2015
Secrets of a Noble Key Keeper by Richelle E. Goodrich
This is not yet published, and is a sequel or preclude
to “Dandelions, The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher.”
In the book Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher, Annabelle
is befriended by a librarian who challenges her to write a
book during her summer break. She writes this book based
on the experiences she first has with a boy who became a
good friend.
This particular book is geared more for children, as it is
supposedly written by the child, Annebelle.
Richelle is an emotion writer, knows how to heighten your
emotional experiences and reading this prelude, "Secrets of
a Noble Key Keeper" may make you more aware of the suspense
and ending of the book "Dandelions."
I liked the book, I would read it to my grandchildren. It
will need to be illustrated. It's a fascinating story, easy
to read and and not lengthy.
This is not yet published, and is a sequel or preclude
to “Dandelions, The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher.”
In the book Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher, Annabelle
is befriended by a librarian who challenges her to write a
book during her summer break. She writes this book based
on the experiences she first has with a boy who became a
good friend.
This particular book is geared more for children, as it is
supposedly written by the child, Annebelle.
Richelle is an emotion writer, knows how to heighten your
emotional experiences and reading this prelude, "Secrets of
a Noble Key Keeper" may make you more aware of the suspense
and ending of the book "Dandelions."
I liked the book, I would read it to my grandchildren. It
will need to be illustrated. It's a fascinating story, easy
to read and and not lengthy.
January 17, 2025
This fun fairy tale is in addition to the more dramatic book, Dandelions, The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher. It is young Miss Annabelle's original fairy tale she wrote for one of her few friends, Mr. Michael Lundstrom, the local library director.
This story was edited and amended for publication from events formed within young Annabelle's imagination. These creative and original exploits―from being swallowed whole by a wolf to being flattened by an ogre's bowling ball to battling a nefarious pirate captain―hold the power to amuse and entertain both the young and young at heart. This short book is a fitting end to the "Dandelions" account. And strangely, it is a perfect beginning to Annabelle Fancher's story as well.
My favorite quote from the story comes at the very beginning of the book:
“There are things
that make no sense,
that seem unreal,
that can’t be grasped
or understood
or explained,
that maybe don’t even exist…
And still, somehow, those wonderful things touch and change our lives.
Isn’t it strange?”
This story was edited and amended for publication from events formed within young Annabelle's imagination. These creative and original exploits―from being swallowed whole by a wolf to being flattened by an ogre's bowling ball to battling a nefarious pirate captain―hold the power to amuse and entertain both the young and young at heart. This short book is a fitting end to the "Dandelions" account. And strangely, it is a perfect beginning to Annabelle Fancher's story as well.
My favorite quote from the story comes at the very beginning of the book:
“There are things
that make no sense,
that seem unreal,
that can’t be grasped
or understood
or explained,
that maybe don’t even exist…
And still, somehow, those wonderful things touch and change our lives.
Isn’t it strange?”
May 18, 2015
This book brought me right back to my childhood. It's a good old fashioned fairy tale, with big bad wolves, pirates and swashbuckling, bears, and little girls running around the forest with red riding hoods on.
It's a chapter book, but each chapter is reasonably short, and upon reflection, I think it would be a perfect story for parents of young kids to read to them at bedtime, or for slightly older kids to read themselves.
I had some extremely minor issues with it, and it didn't exactly hold my attention a hundred percent of the time, but for what it claims to be (A fairy tale), I does its job perfectly!
It's a chapter book, but each chapter is reasonably short, and upon reflection, I think it would be a perfect story for parents of young kids to read to them at bedtime, or for slightly older kids to read themselves.
I had some extremely minor issues with it, and it didn't exactly hold my attention a hundred percent of the time, but for what it claims to be (A fairy tale), I does its job perfectly!
September 18, 2015
WOW!! I have to say that I was very surprised as Orphan Moon was was not what I expected, it was way way better. I didn't finish it in one sitting but I have to say that it was hard to put down and a joy to pick back up. I wave to say that both "Arlene Starr" and "Richelle Goodrich" reviews are spot on and took the words right off my keyboard. Great job! I won this great book on GoodReads and like I do with most my wins I will be paying it forward by giving my win either to a friend or library to enjoy.
October 4, 2016
I absolutely loved this book. I loved it when I saw the cover. The rest of it did not disappoint! This book, unlike some of Richelle Goodrich's other books, is more geared to a younger audience. It is a new fairytale, with a few other fairytales intertwined. There are fun illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. There is mystery and intrigue throughout the book. Good for all ages.
October 2, 2015
This book is in addition to "Dandelions, The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher". It is young Miss Annabelle's original fairy tale she wrote for one of her few friends, Mr. Michael Lundstrom. This story was edited and amended for publication from events formed within a ten-year-old's imagination. These creative and original exploits--from being swallowed whole by a wolf to being flattened by an ogre's bowling ball to battling a nefarious pirate captain--hold the power to amuse and entertain both the young and young at heart. This short book is a fitting end to the "Dandelions" account. And strangely, it is a perfect beginning to Annabelle Fancher's story as well. Its making was a genuine pleasure.
June 28, 2016
I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
This book is full of amazing stories full of adventure. I read this book as an adult and found the stories exciting. With pirates, monsters and anything you could dream up, this book has it. This would be great for children 5 and older, though a child would need to be older to read by himself. I highly recommend this book.
This book is full of amazing stories full of adventure. I read this book as an adult and found the stories exciting. With pirates, monsters and anything you could dream up, this book has it. This would be great for children 5 and older, though a child would need to be older to read by himself. I highly recommend this book.
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