From Texas to the Pacific Northwest: Elizabeth Goddard Brings Storm-Watching Suspense to Hidden Bay

Announcements The LiteraryScape Book Club is here! You can now become a member for just $7 a month or $70 for the year. Just head on over to www.literaryscape.com and click on Book Club in the menu to join. So what exactly is the LiteraryScape Book Club? It’s an exclusive community where readers who appreciate passionate-but-pure Christian romance can come together in a more intimate setting. When you join the Book Club, you’ll receive: First, exclusive online author events where we can chat directly about books, writing, and all things historical and contemporary suspense romance. I’m talking Q&A sessions, behind-the-scenes peeks at my writing process, and special guest appearances from other authors in these genres Second, free ebooks of ALL my new releases. That’s right—as a member, you’ll automatically receive an ebook copy of every new novel I publish, delivered straight to your inbox. Third, early access to signed paperbacks and merchandise before they’re available to the general public. You’ll be first in line for signed copies, special editions, and any bookish merchandise we create. Fourth, regular door prize drawings exclusively for members. Throughout the year, we’ll be giving away signed books, exclusive merchandise, and other special surprises. And finally, a community of readers who appreciate the same kind of stories you do—a place where we can discuss the books we love. So come join us in the LiteraryScape Book Club today! In other news. . . Our next Coffee and Books event will be on Tuesday June 24th from 2:00-3:00pm EST. Join authors Lynn Shannon, Crystal Caudill, and myself for an hour of book talk! Be sure to sign-up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to receive a link to join in. The Kickstarter campaign for my novel, Uncharted Trials, is complete. Thank you to everyone who purchased a limited-edition cover. Your purchase helps cover publication costs. Stay tuned as Uncharted Trials releases this month, which means a cover reveal is coming soon along with pre-orders! And now, let’s dive into today’s bonus episode, where we’ll be talking with author Elizabeth Goddard. Episode Notes Welcome to another Friday Literacy Book Club podcast recap! This week, host Melissa LaShure sat down with author Elizabeth Goddard to discuss her captivating Hidden Bay series and the upcoming release of book two, “Perilous Tides,” hitting shelves in July 2025. A Writer’s Journey: From Dream to Reality Elizabeth Goddard’s path to publication is a testament to persistence and passion. Like many of our featured authors, her story began with a simple love of reading that eventually blossomed into a writing career. “I was just an avid reader growing up and it was just always in the back of my mind to pursue writing,” Goddard shared. Her journey officially began in 2001 when she joined ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), submitting a chapter a week to c...