“Just Enough” in Syndic Literary Journal
But there's more! Along with "Just Enough," you can also listen to four other poems written and narrated by me.
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“To Battle: A Civil-War Tour of Gettysburg” has been published on the Baltimore Style Magazine website.
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The Book Smuggler’s Den published an interview with Sally Whitney and me talking about our novels, writing processes, and more.
Setting, history, culture, diverse characters, research, where ideas come from, and the writing process are all covered in the article. We also discuss my first adventure thriller and the locations I went to get the facts precise, as well as why fiction is important.
Check out the full interview at https://booksmugglersden.com/portfolio/authors-goodman-and-whitney/
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The Five-Two has published my poem "Two Wrongs,
Making a Right."
"Two
Wrongs, Making a Right" was inspired by the idea of raising the stakes in
a situation many of us have experienced - getting pulled over for speeding. The
poem goes beyond that and explores the consequences of one's actions and the
potential for redemption.
Read “Two
Wrongs, Making a Right” in The Five-Two at the link below:
https://poemsoncrime.blogspot.com/2023/04/eric-d-goodman.html
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My travel story, "A Weekend in Nashville: Music, Food and Fun for Everyone," has been featured in Baltimore Style Magazine. It's an exploration of Nashville's unique character, showcasing its music scene, delicious cuisine, and engaging cultural experiences.
Get an insight into the city's historical landmarks and renowned music venues, along with its diverse food scene by visiting Baltimore Style Magazine and reading the story: https://www.baltimorestyle.com/a-weekend-in-nashville-music-food-and-fun-for-everyone/
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British author Ian McEwan, perhaps best known for his novel Atonement, has experienced coincidence fitting for one of his novels. For example, when he discovered that he had a long-lost half-brother. (See my earlier post.)
Here’s another coincidence: Ian McEwan released his novel-in-utero, Nutshell, within the same 12-month period as two others with the same point of view — including my own, Womb: a novel in utero.
What are the odds? I started the first draft of my novel narrated from within the womb about 10 years before it was published. I even had excerpts from it published in literary journals years before the novel was completed, submitted, and published. And yet, three books with very different takes on the same unique narrator were published in such close proximity.
Nutshell and Womb: a novel in utero were even compared to one another in essays, reviews, and Library Journal.
Learn more about Ian McEwan’s books in Library Journal.
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?authorName=McEwan%2C%20Ian
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It looks like Taylor brought along some reading material to last week's Ravens Game!
Readers gonna read; get your copy today!
http://www.tracksnovel.com/animals.html
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Big news on the publishing front! My first book of poetry, Faraway Tables, is being released by Yorkshire Publishing in spring 2024! The acceptance even came with a modest advance.
Although I have written poetry before, I’ve focused most of my writing career primarily on prose: fiction and creative non-fiction. As the pandemic found many of us shuttered up in our homes, I found myself drawn to poetry—reading it and writing it. It would seem that being home and no longer needing to commute would provide more time for long-form writing, but I felt as though I had less focus time during the pandemic than before. This is partially what attracted me to poetry.
Poetry seems a perfect form for today’s society—short, concise, and able to get a point or feeling or idea across succinctly. That appealed to me as a reader, and especially as a writer. Rather than jot down and file away ideas that came to me for future stories, novels, or plot development, I was able to use them as the basis for poetry.
The pandemic was also a time to question life as we know it, to reminisce about life as we knew it, and to consider what life will be as we emerge back into a new normalcy. Poems proved an ideal vehicle for such a mood and frame of mind.
The result, for me, is my first collection of poetry—Faraway Tables.
About 40 of the poems from Faraway Tables have been published or accepted for publication in literary journals, magazines, both online and in print. Many of them have been or will be shared here.
Before I set part of my novel, Wrecks and Ruins, in Lithuania, I visited the nation myself and wrote some travel stories about my time there.
Explore my travel story and photographs published in Baltimore Style Magazine: “Lithuania, You Say?”
It’s a sneak peek at some of the settings you’ll find in Wrecks and Ruins.
https://www.baltimorestyle.com/lithuania/
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Thousands of writers at all levels—from beginners to seasoned experts—join together to share and learn at writing conferences across the nation and around the world. I have fond memories of cutting my teeth at some of these conferences, such as the Annual Maryland Writers Conference.
My own session went well. I participated in a panel discussion on marketing your writing. Joining me were authors Austin Camacho, Diane Marquette, and Peter Abresch. We provided tips on our own unique ways of marketing our writing to new audiences — through blogs, articles, book signings, book readings, conferences, social media, and more.
The highlight of one Maryland Writers Conference was the keynote address by author Thomas F. Montelone. Tom is the author of more than thirty books and has published more than 100 stories. He’s also the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing a Novel.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Tom over coffee during the conference for about half an hour. But I didn’t conduct an interview since I knew that there were already two great ones out there by fellow conference-goers.
Read an interview with Tom conducted by Nancy O. Greene at The Writer’s Block here.
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My poem suite, Nostalgia, has found a home in Syndic Literary Journal.
In the same issue, you’ll also find translations by Menke Katz.
Nostalgia includes five poems that look over the shoulder to other times and places. Listen to “Layover,” “Toast to Friendship,” “Just Enough,” “Last Call,” and “Moments” in Syndic Literary Journal at the link below:
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The Loch Raven Review's latest issue, now available online, includes an assortment of literary pieces from several authors. Among the featured works is my story, "Attaché."
This issue features the work of such poets, authors, and reviewers as Charles Rammelkamp, CL Bledsoe, Rosalia Scalia, Caryn Coyle, Shirley Brewer, Celia Bell, Dan Cuddy, and Susan Reslwic Keatley.
Visit the link below to read my story, "Attaché," and the other collected works. The entire issue is available for readers at the following link:
When you have more than 80 novels to your name—many of them bestsellers — you can write whatever you like. That’s what author Sandra Brown suggests every writer do.
"You have to write what you like. It's too hard and time consuming not to enjoy the work. You have to write what you'd like to read.”
And what does she like? In the beginning, she wrote romance novels that followed constrained outlines and formulas. "It’s more fun and more lucrative to write my own stuff for a broader audience." She's written under four pen names — but now, everything is published under Sandra Brown.
She still has a heart for romance, but now she also writes thrillers and mysteries. “A good writer won’t be pigeonholed into one genre. A good writer should stretch out.”
You can stretch out at Sandra’s website.
My son, Alex, and I embarked on an unforgettable journey across five Polish cities. Our adventure began and ended in the capital city of Warsaw, a place rich in history and culture.
Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the bustling city center, home to the tallest building in Poland, Stalin’s Palace of Culture and Science, and the famously out-of-place palm tree, an art installation by Joanna Rajkowska. We traveled down the Royal Route, once tread by kings during their coronation and funeral marches, now lined with cafes, shops, museums, and the Warsaw University.
Our journey led us to the heart of Warsaw, the Old Town. The Old Market Square, a vibrant hub filled with street cafes, artists, and people from all walks of life, was a sight to behold. The square, lined with beautifully colored buildings, was a feast for the eyes. The ground floors bustled with stores, restaurants, and vendors, offering everything from ice cream to freshly baked bread.
At the center of the square stood Warsaw’s protector: the mermaid, a symbol present on Warsaw’s coat of arms since the 1300s. As Alex and I admired the statue, we realized that our adventure in Poland was more than just a vacation. It was a journey through history, culture, and the vibrant life of a city that welcomed us with open arms.
Learn more by reading Part One of my in-depth travel story, "Pierogi and Palaces: A Father-Son Adventure in Poland," in a recent issue of inTravel Magazine!
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A subject that often comes up when I'm talking with other book lovers is the sad fact that, although there are more writers and more books being published these days, there are fewer readers who read for pleasure.
I once attended a lecture put together by the National Endowment for the Arts all about reading in decline in America.
These days, books don't just compete with one another – they must compete with streaming content, television, movies, video games, the Internet, social media, smartphones, and every other form of entertainment available. With today's short attention spans and "quick scan" reading habits, fewer and fewer people take the time to settle down with a good book.
That's why it's important to share the love of literature with your children.
When my children were younger, I tried to read to them every night. With my younger son, we focused on basic classics: Dr. Seuss, Eric Carl, Shel Silverstein, and a bit of Bob the Builder. I did most of the actual reading.
With my older daughter, we took turns reading. One night, she'd read to me. The next, I'd read to her. We usually had two books going at a time. Books like Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Aurthur's Court and The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery.
Would they rather be playing with her friends, scrolling social media, or watching a Disney or superhero movie? Sometimes. But there's no denying they enjoyed reading and to be read to. It was a before-bedtime ritual I hope they’ll always remember.
Do you read to your kids? It's a great way to spend quality time together. It's also a wonderful way to foster a love for literature.
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To Battle! My Gettysburg story was published in the print edition of Baltimore Style Magazine (on pages 12, 13, 14).
Our family recently had the opportunity to visit Gettysburg, a small town in Pennsylvania known for its pivotal role in the American Civil War. With the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 2023, we were among the millions of visitors drawn to this historic site.
Our visit included a tour of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, a walk through the Gettysburg Battlefield, and a moment of respect at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. We also visited the David Wills House, where President Abraham Lincoln finalized his famous Gettysburg Address, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site, the former home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Read more about our visit in Baltimore Style Magazine: http://digital.baltimorestyle.com/issues/June-2023/index.html
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Ian McEwan, one of Britain’s most popular authors, has a story to tell. It may seem like a plot right out of one of his novels — but it's actually from his real life.
In 1942, before Ian was even born, his father went to war. During that time, his mother had an affair with another officer — Ian's future father. They had a baby. To hide any sign of the affair, she gave the baby up, handing it over to strangers on a railroad station platform. Later, her husband died in Normandy and she married Ian’s father.
Several years ago, Ian and his brother David reunited. Up until then, Ian had no clue there was another brother in the family. David offered the famous author the opportunity to write the interesting story—but Ian declined, telling him it was his story to tell. Now there are two writers in the family.
For the whole story, see Alan Cowell’s article in The New York Times.
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When I met author Alice McDermott for the first time, it was at a craft lecture she was presenting at The Writers’ Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The topic of the craft lecture was, “When Your Novel-in-Progress Doesn’t.”
Most authors who have written a novel — or tried to — can relate to that.
Alice McDermott, despite her two Pulitzer Prize nominations, her National Book Award win, and her regular trips onto the New York Times Bestseller list, is no exception.
“I was in middle-book syndrome,” she explained. She was halfway through a novel, she knew where it was headed, but she didn’t want to finish it.
“The best practice is to write through your reluctance to continue — even if you begin writing a different story, keep writing.”
That’s what Alice did. She shelved the project she was no longer interested in and focused on another.
So if you’ve lost interest in what you’re writing, perhaps it’s time to move on to something new. If your novel-in-progress is not progressing, move on.
Learn more about Alice McDermott’s words of writing wisdom at the following links.
http://writeful.blogspot.com/2007/07/writing-to-convey-pain-and-sweetness-of.html
http://writeful.blogspot.com/2005/11/mcdermott-on-flow-of-words.html