It has been an exciting 2008. Over the past year, one of the most exciting things to happen to author and artist Eric and Nataliya Goodman (not to mention Gilbert the Flightless Goose) has been the great reception for the new children's book, Flightless Goose.
Expect to see a lot of new reviews and coverage in 2009.
To see some of the goose coverage so far, just scroll down and look at the short entries and links below.
Here’s to a fine 2009 for people and geese everywhere!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Holidays from the Goodmans and the Goose
Today is Christmas Eve. Gilbert, the Flightless Goose, and the Goodmans would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season.
Please remember that this is the time of year to eat turkey, not goose. Put another way, remember to make your goose printed, not roasted.
If you'd like to spend a moment with Gilbert the Flightless Goose over the holidays, you're welcome at www.RunGoose.com anytime.
Season's greetings!
Please remember that this is the time of year to eat turkey, not goose. Put another way, remember to make your goose printed, not roasted.
If you'd like to spend a moment with Gilbert the Flightless Goose over the holidays, you're welcome at www.RunGoose.com anytime.
Season's greetings!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Have you heard the latest about Flightless Goose? An article about the children’s book was published in The Hearing Review —The Hearing Industry Resource.
The article is entitled “Children’s Book Deals With Differences, Disability, Positivity.”
In the article, The Hearing Review said that Flightless Goose “deals with disability and aims to promote tolerance and build self-esteem.”
See the story for yourself at the link below.
http://www.hearingreview.com/news/2008-11-19_01.asp
The article is entitled “Children’s Book Deals With Differences, Disability, Positivity.”
In the article, The Hearing Review said that Flightless Goose “deals with disability and aims to promote tolerance and build self-esteem.”
See the story for yourself at the link below.
http://www.hearingreview.com/news/2008-11-19_01.asp
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Auto Industry On Board With Goose
The U.S, automotive industry may be going through a rough time right now, but they've given Flightless Goose a lift.
Automotive Industries Magazine is the world's oldest magazine to cover the automotive industry. In the most recent issue of the print and online versions of the magazine, they've confirmed that Flightless Goose is a hit.
Automotive Industries Magazine's article focuses on the book's subtle lessons on road safety. In Flightless Goose, the main character, Gilbert, falls into the street and is hit by a moving car. The auto accident renders him unable to fly. The life-altering accident could have been prevented had Gilbert been more careful when playing near the road, or had the driver been more cautious when driving near a residential and play area.
The article stated, "Flightless Goose teaches important lessons to children about automotive safety, being watchful of play areas, how to deal with accidents and disabilities when they happen, how to focus on positive strengths, and how to treat others with dignity and respect, despite how different they may be."
As Towson Times recently noted, "Gilbert has lessons to teach." Not only lessons about how to focus on positive strengths and how to cope with difficulties, but even lessons about road safety.
Take a look at the story, "Flightless Goose Teaches Lesson About Safety" in the last issue of Automotive Industries Magazine at the link below.
http://www.ai-online.com/Adv/Previous/show_issue.php?id=2353
Automotive Industries Magazine is the world's oldest magazine to cover the automotive industry. In the most recent issue of the print and online versions of the magazine, they've confirmed that Flightless Goose is a hit.
Automotive Industries Magazine's article focuses on the book's subtle lessons on road safety. In Flightless Goose, the main character, Gilbert, falls into the street and is hit by a moving car. The auto accident renders him unable to fly. The life-altering accident could have been prevented had Gilbert been more careful when playing near the road, or had the driver been more cautious when driving near a residential and play area.
The article stated, "Flightless Goose teaches important lessons to children about automotive safety, being watchful of play areas, how to deal with accidents and disabilities when they happen, how to focus on positive strengths, and how to treat others with dignity and respect, despite how different they may be."
As Towson Times recently noted, "Gilbert has lessons to teach." Not only lessons about how to focus on positive strengths and how to cope with difficulties, but even lessons about road safety.
Take a look at the story, "Flightless Goose Teaches Lesson About Safety" in the last issue of Automotive Industries Magazine at the link below.
http://www.ai-online.com/Adv/Previous/show_issue.php?id=2353
Friday, December 12, 2008
Flightless Goose Aims Off Target
Flightless Goose author Eric D. Goodman’s story, “Aim Off Target,” has been published as the feature article in this week’s issue of Writers Weekly. More people read Writers Weekly than any other freelance writing ezine in the world!
In the story, Goodman shares his tips and experience in marketing Flightless Goose. He explains that although you still want to use your laser to target obvious media choices (like book reviewers and subject area editors), you should also consider aiming your shotgun at less obvious places.
Read his article about marketing Flightless Goose at the link below.
www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/005080_12102008.html
In the story, Goodman shares his tips and experience in marketing Flightless Goose. He explains that although you still want to use your laser to target obvious media choices (like book reviewers and subject area editors), you should also consider aiming your shotgun at less obvious places.
Read his article about marketing Flightless Goose at the link below.
www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/005080_12102008.html
Monday, December 8, 2008
Towson Times Says Goose has Lessons to Teach
From the Baltimore Messenger to the Baltimore Sun, the Los Angeles Times to the Towson Times, Flightless Goose is getting good ink!
The story, “Gilbert has lessons to teach—Real-life incident inspired Rodgers Forge couple to produce book,” was written by the Towson Times editor, Loni Ingraham. It got a full-page with a nice-sized illustration of the cover, as well as the top front-page blurb.
“Gilbert, the 'Flightless Goose,' lives on, thanks to a Rodgers Forge couple who have immortalized him in a full-color, hardcover children's book,” wrote Ingrahm. “The story behind the story is overcoming challenges …”
Missed the printed issue? Take a look at the online version at the link below.
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/community/5303/gilbert-has-lessons-teach/
The story, “Gilbert has lessons to teach—Real-life incident inspired Rodgers Forge couple to produce book,” was written by the Towson Times editor, Loni Ingraham. It got a full-page with a nice-sized illustration of the cover, as well as the top front-page blurb.
“Gilbert, the 'Flightless Goose,' lives on, thanks to a Rodgers Forge couple who have immortalized him in a full-color, hardcover children's book,” wrote Ingrahm. “The story behind the story is overcoming challenges …”
Missed the printed issue? Take a look at the online version at the link below.
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/community/5303/gilbert-has-lessons-teach/
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
LA Times Mentions Flightless Goose
This week, the Los Angeles Times featured Flightless Goose in the business section.
When a reader asked LA Times business columnist Karen E. Klein a question about how to go about getting a children’s book published, she turned to Flightless Goose author Eric D. Goodman for advice. Eric is quoted in first section of the column.
In fact, the first paragraph of the answer even includes Flightless Goose and the www.RunGoose.com website. The column appeared in the print and online version of the LA Times.
Here is the front page of this week’s LA Times business section, where you can see the headline “Tips for getting your book published.”
http://www.latimes.com/business/smallbusiness/
Here’s the direct link to Karen E. Klein’s column, which quotes Eric and mentions Flightless Goose and the RunGoose website.
http://www.latimes.com/business/smallbusiness/la-fi-inbox1-2008dec01,0,5330406.story
When a reader asked LA Times business columnist Karen E. Klein a question about how to go about getting a children’s book published, she turned to Flightless Goose author Eric D. Goodman for advice. Eric is quoted in first section of the column.
In fact, the first paragraph of the answer even includes Flightless Goose and the www.RunGoose.com website. The column appeared in the print and online version of the LA Times.
Here is the front page of this week’s LA Times business section, where you can see the headline “Tips for getting your book published.”
http://www.latimes.com/business/smallbusiness/
Here’s the direct link to Karen E. Klein’s column, which quotes Eric and mentions Flightless Goose and the RunGoose website.
http://www.latimes.com/business/smallbusiness/la-fi-inbox1-2008dec01,0,5330406.story
Monday, December 1, 2008
Flightless Goose Shops at ACREAGE
Its official: The Macy’s Thanksgiving’s Day Parade has ended, the Festival of Trees is over, and the holiday shopping season has begun!
The Flightless Goose reading at the Festival of Trees (the largest family festival on the east coast with more than 500 theme-decorated trees) was a success. Eric & Nataliya Goodman presented the book to three different audiences during the allotted hour. Nicole, their daughter, even took the stage and read it to one of the audiences – her public reading debut!
Looking for some holiday gift ideas? Why not peruse the “ACREAGE Holiday Gift Ideas” guide? If you don’t have a printed copy, see the online PDF version at the link below. Pay special attention to the page 2-3 spread. Flightless Goose is the ACREAGE centerfold!
Start your holiday shopping now!
http://www.acreagelife.com/pdfs/Gift_Idea_11-20-08.pdf
The Flightless Goose reading at the Festival of Trees (the largest family festival on the east coast with more than 500 theme-decorated trees) was a success. Eric & Nataliya Goodman presented the book to three different audiences during the allotted hour. Nicole, their daughter, even took the stage and read it to one of the audiences – her public reading debut!
Looking for some holiday gift ideas? Why not peruse the “ACREAGE Holiday Gift Ideas” guide? If you don’t have a printed copy, see the online PDF version at the link below. Pay special attention to the page 2-3 spread. Flightless Goose is the ACREAGE centerfold!
Start your holiday shopping now!
http://www.acreagelife.com/pdfs/Gift_Idea_11-20-08.pdf
Friday, November 28, 2008
Gilbert Gets 1,000 Visitors for Thanksgiving
Gilbert the Flightless Goose got 1,000 visitors for Thanksgiving; the official Flightless Goose website, www.RunGoose.com, reached 1,000 unique visitors on Thanksgiving Day! Talk about something to be thankful for.
To celebrate, don’t forget that Flightless Goose is one of the featured events at this year’s Festival of Trees at the Maryland State Fairgrounds — the east cost’s largest family-oriented festival, and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season!
Author and artist Eric & Nataliya Goodman will share the new book with children and their families at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29. Look for them by the fireside in the Cozy Corner.
Kennedy Kreiger Institute's Festival of Trees was established in 1990 as a fundraiser to benefit children with neurological disorders served by the Institute. This festival is the largest fundraising event of the year and the largest holiday-themed event in Mid-Atlantic region. Festival of Trees includes more than 500 beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists, businesses and community groups, plus holiday crafts shopping, amazing items up for grabs at the silent auction, hourly live entertainment and, of course, Santa!
Festival benefits the more than 13,000 children with disorders of the brain and spinal cord served by Kennedy Krieger each year, raising funds for patient care, education and research. Since its inception, Festival of Trees has raised over $10 million to support these important programs. You can print a $2 off coupon to bring with you to the event. Just go to the online forest.
www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
For more about the Flightless Goose reading and other fun events, visit the festival’s entertainment page.
http://www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org/entertainment.html
To celebrate, don’t forget that Flightless Goose is one of the featured events at this year’s Festival of Trees at the Maryland State Fairgrounds — the east cost’s largest family-oriented festival, and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season!
Author and artist Eric & Nataliya Goodman will share the new book with children and their families at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29. Look for them by the fireside in the Cozy Corner.
Kennedy Kreiger Institute's Festival of Trees was established in 1990 as a fundraiser to benefit children with neurological disorders served by the Institute. This festival is the largest fundraising event of the year and the largest holiday-themed event in Mid-Atlantic region. Festival of Trees includes more than 500 beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists, businesses and community groups, plus holiday crafts shopping, amazing items up for grabs at the silent auction, hourly live entertainment and, of course, Santa!
Festival benefits the more than 13,000 children with disorders of the brain and spinal cord served by Kennedy Krieger each year, raising funds for patient care, education and research. Since its inception, Festival of Trees has raised over $10 million to support these important programs. You can print a $2 off coupon to bring with you to the event. Just go to the online forest.
www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
For more about the Flightless Goose reading and other fun events, visit the festival’s entertainment page.
http://www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org/entertainment.html
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thankful Goose on Cover of Baltimore Messenger
Gilbert the Flightless Goose is thankful he's been getting a lot of attention lately. There have been well more than a hundred requests for review copies from the press! Not to mention some of the places Flightless Goose has already been featured.
The latest feature appeared on the front page of this week’s Baltimore Messenger. The book’s cover is featured on the front page, along with the story, “Grounded ‘Goose’ Walks away winner” by Loni Ingraham.
The Baltimore Messenger is delivered to about 50,000 readers in the communities of Roland Park, Mt. Washington, Homeland, Guilford, and Hamden.
See the front page of the Baltimore Messenger, with the Grounded Goose and headline, at the link below.
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/publications/ms/
Or go directly to the full story here.
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/community/5412/grounded-goose-walks-away-winner/
And Gilbert would like to remind you: eat turkey, not goose, for a happy Thanksgiving.
The latest feature appeared on the front page of this week’s Baltimore Messenger. The book’s cover is featured on the front page, along with the story, “Grounded ‘Goose’ Walks away winner” by Loni Ingraham.
The Baltimore Messenger is delivered to about 50,000 readers in the communities of Roland Park, Mt. Washington, Homeland, Guilford, and Hamden.
See the front page of the Baltimore Messenger, with the Grounded Goose and headline, at the link below.
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/publications/ms/
Or go directly to the full story here.
http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/community/5412/grounded-goose-walks-away-winner/
And Gilbert would like to remind you: eat turkey, not goose, for a happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Festival of Trees Features Flightless Goose
Flightless Goose is one of the featured events at this year’s Festival of Trees at the Maryland State Fairgrounds — the east cost’s largest family-oriented festival, and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season!
Author and artist Eric & Nataliya Goodman will share the new book with children and their families at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29. Look for them in the Cozy Corner.
“If Santa had a theme park, this would be it,” boasts the website about the Festival of Trees — a three-day extravaganza of fairyland forests, gingerbread towns and toy train gardens, complimented by over 100 craft boutiques, holiday goodies and activities for kids of all ages. Not to mention a special line-up of entertainment for the whole family — including this premiere presentation of Flightless Goose.
Kennedy Kreiger Institute's Festival of Trees was established in 1990 as a fundraiser to benefit children with neurological disorders served by the Institute. This festival is the largest fundraising event of the year and the largest holiday-themed event in Mid-Atlantic region. Festival of Trees includes more than 500 beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists, businesses and community groups, plus holiday crafts shopping, amazing items up for grabs at the silent auction, hourly live entertainment and, of course, Santa!
The 19th annual Festival of Trees takes place November 28 to 30 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.
Festival benefits the more than 13,000 children with disorders of the brain and spinal cord served by Kennedy Krieger each year, raising funds for patient care, education and research. Since its inception, Festival of Trees has raised over $10 million to support these important programs.You can print a $2 off coupon to bring with you to the event. Just go to the online forest!
www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
For more about the Flightless Goose reading and other fun events, visit the festival’s entertainment page.
www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
To learn more about Flightless Goose, the new childrens’ book by Eric & Nataliya Goodman, visit the online pond.
www.RunGoose.com
Author and artist Eric & Nataliya Goodman will share the new book with children and their families at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29. Look for them in the Cozy Corner.
“If Santa had a theme park, this would be it,” boasts the website about the Festival of Trees — a three-day extravaganza of fairyland forests, gingerbread towns and toy train gardens, complimented by over 100 craft boutiques, holiday goodies and activities for kids of all ages. Not to mention a special line-up of entertainment for the whole family — including this premiere presentation of Flightless Goose.
Kennedy Kreiger Institute's Festival of Trees was established in 1990 as a fundraiser to benefit children with neurological disorders served by the Institute. This festival is the largest fundraising event of the year and the largest holiday-themed event in Mid-Atlantic region. Festival of Trees includes more than 500 beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists, businesses and community groups, plus holiday crafts shopping, amazing items up for grabs at the silent auction, hourly live entertainment and, of course, Santa!
The 19th annual Festival of Trees takes place November 28 to 30 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.
Festival benefits the more than 13,000 children with disorders of the brain and spinal cord served by Kennedy Krieger each year, raising funds for patient care, education and research. Since its inception, Festival of Trees has raised over $10 million to support these important programs.You can print a $2 off coupon to bring with you to the event. Just go to the online forest!
www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
For more about the Flightless Goose reading and other fun events, visit the festival’s entertainment page.
www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
To learn more about Flightless Goose, the new childrens’ book by Eric & Nataliya Goodman, visit the online pond.
www.RunGoose.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Bathsheba Monk Explains Flightless Goose
Bathsheba Monk is one of America’s great new writers. Critics from such magazines as Esquire and The New Yorker praise her first book, Now You See It … Stories from Cokesville, PA. The Chicago Tribune called it one of the best books of 2006.
She’s now at work on her second book, which will be published in 2010. In the meantime, you can keep up with her at her blog, Bathsheba Monk Explains Everything where she writes about everything from literature to politics to … flightless geese.
Yes, even the popular author, described by American great Tim O’Brien as “a writer I’ll be talking about when I talk about brilliant new writers,” has written about Flightless Goose! Check it out at the link below.
http://bathshebamonk.blogspot.com/2008/10/soar-with-these-geese.html
See what all the squawking is about! Visit www.RunGoose.com where you can learn more about Flightless Goose and even order your own autographed copy.
www.RunGoose.com
She’s now at work on her second book, which will be published in 2010. In the meantime, you can keep up with her at her blog, Bathsheba Monk Explains Everything where she writes about everything from literature to politics to … flightless geese.
Yes, even the popular author, described by American great Tim O’Brien as “a writer I’ll be talking about when I talk about brilliant new writers,” has written about Flightless Goose! Check it out at the link below.
http://bathshebamonk.blogspot.com/2008/10/soar-with-these-geese.html
See what all the squawking is about! Visit www.RunGoose.com where you can learn more about Flightless Goose and even order your own autographed copy.
www.RunGoose.com
Monday, November 10, 2008
Goose Author in Two Readings This Week
When it comes to the literary arts in the Baltimore area, it seems there are always a number of events going on. This week is a perfect example. Goose author Eric D. Goodman is participating in two exciting literary readings this week.
This Thursday, November 13, at 8 p.m. is the next Speak Freely event at Studio 221. Eric D. Goodman will be one of the featured readers, joined by Ron Williams, Christine Stewart, and Fernando Quijano III, among others. There will be an open mic session, and refreshments. The event takes place at 221 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
This Saturday, November 15, Eric D. Goodman will be one of the featured readers at a Constellation Books presentation of New Lines from the Old Line State: An Anthology of Maryland Writers. Other featured readers include Lauren Beth Eisenberg, Scott E. Frias, Sally Whitney, Frank S. Joseph, Mary Stojak, and Laura Shovan. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Constellation Books, 303 Main Street in Reisterstown, www.constellationbooks.com.
Come to one, come to all, and enjoy all that Baltimore’s active literary scene has to offer.
This Thursday, November 13, at 8 p.m. is the next Speak Freely event at Studio 221. Eric D. Goodman will be one of the featured readers, joined by Ron Williams, Christine Stewart, and Fernando Quijano III, among others. There will be an open mic session, and refreshments. The event takes place at 221 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
This Saturday, November 15, Eric D. Goodman will be one of the featured readers at a Constellation Books presentation of New Lines from the Old Line State: An Anthology of Maryland Writers. Other featured readers include Lauren Beth Eisenberg, Scott E. Frias, Sally Whitney, Frank S. Joseph, Mary Stojak, and Laura Shovan. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Constellation Books, 303 Main Street in Reisterstown, www.constellationbooks.com.
Come to one, come to all, and enjoy all that Baltimore’s active literary scene has to offer.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
You Never Know Where Flightless Goose Will Turn Up!
Watch out – you never know where Flightless Goose will turn up next!
Earlier this week it was featured on the popular blog, GottaWriteGirl: Adventures in Childrens’ Literature. http://gottawritegirl.blogspot.com/2008/11/dont-duck-this-goose.html
You may expect to find Flightless Goose featured in a blog about childrens’ literature. But what about Agri Digest – dedicated to agricultural initiative and innovation.
Sure enough, Flightless Goose is featured in the most recent issue of Agri Digest. Check it out at the link below!
http://www.agridigest.com/bookGoose.html
Earlier this week it was featured on the popular blog, GottaWriteGirl: Adventures in Childrens’ Literature. http://gottawritegirl.blogspot.com/2008/11/dont-duck-this-goose.html
You may expect to find Flightless Goose featured in a blog about childrens’ literature. But what about Agri Digest – dedicated to agricultural initiative and innovation.
Sure enough, Flightless Goose is featured in the most recent issue of Agri Digest. Check it out at the link below!
http://www.agridigest.com/bookGoose.html
Monday, November 3, 2008
GottaWriteGirl Interviews GottaReadGoose!
As Flightless Goose, runs into bookstores across the nation, Gilbert the Flightless Goose is getting a lot of publicity!
Today, GottaWriteGirl features an interview with the author of Flightless Goose called "Don’t Duck This Goose," at her popular blog with a focus on childrens’ literature: GottaWriteGirl: Adventures in Children’s Literature.
About a month ago, GottaWriteGirl interviewed the esteemed, Newberry-winning Katherine Paterson, author of Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved.
Check out both interviews at www.GottaWriteGirl.blogspot.com. For my interview, you can even participate in a discussion at the end of the post. (Ask me here or ask me there – I’m happy to respond to any questions about the book, the long road to publication, or anything else related to writing and childrens’ literature.
Hope to see you there!
www.GottaWriteGirl.blogspot.com
Today, GottaWriteGirl features an interview with the author of Flightless Goose called "Don’t Duck This Goose," at her popular blog with a focus on childrens’ literature: GottaWriteGirl: Adventures in Children’s Literature.
About a month ago, GottaWriteGirl interviewed the esteemed, Newberry-winning Katherine Paterson, author of Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved.
Check out both interviews at www.GottaWriteGirl.blogspot.com. For my interview, you can even participate in a discussion at the end of the post. (Ask me here or ask me there – I’m happy to respond to any questions about the book, the long road to publication, or anything else related to writing and childrens’ literature.
Hope to see you there!
www.GottaWriteGirl.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Get Your Goose Now!
On November 1, Writers’ Lair Books will officially release Flightless Goose as a full-color hardcover. The book is available now at www.RunGoose.com.
Flightless Goose is written by Eric D. Goodman and illustrated by Nataliya A. Goodman.
In the book, the flightless goose must learn to tolerate teasing and the challenges of being different. He is even left behind as the geese fly south for the winter. In the end, the flightless goose develops a talent no other goose has, and that helps him save the day.
The publisher has announced that all pre-orders placed before November 1 will receive a 10 percent discount, and the copies will be autographed by both the author and the artist.
For every book purchased, one dollar will be donated to The Pajama Project to help provide warm pajamas and nurturing books to underprivileged children.
Flightless Goose will be available in book stores and at Amazon.com, but to get the discount and help the Pajama Project, order now at http://www.writerslairbooks.com/goodman1.html.
Visit www.RunGoose.com to learn more about Flightless Goose.
Flightless Goose is written by Eric D. Goodman and illustrated by Nataliya A. Goodman.
In the book, the flightless goose must learn to tolerate teasing and the challenges of being different. He is even left behind as the geese fly south for the winter. In the end, the flightless goose develops a talent no other goose has, and that helps him save the day.
The publisher has announced that all pre-orders placed before November 1 will receive a 10 percent discount, and the copies will be autographed by both the author and the artist.
For every book purchased, one dollar will be donated to The Pajama Project to help provide warm pajamas and nurturing books to underprivileged children.
Flightless Goose will be available in book stores and at Amazon.com, but to get the discount and help the Pajama Project, order now at http://www.writerslairbooks.com/goodman1.html.
Visit www.RunGoose.com to learn more about Flightless Goose.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Goose Runs from Baltimore to DC and Back Again
Gilbert, the flightless goose, had a busy weekend. He spent Friday night at the Baltimore Book Festival—the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest celebration of the literary arts with more than 60,000 visitors a year.
Then, he ran all the way to Washington, DC for the National Book Festival on Saturday. More than 120,000 people came to celebrate books at the nation’s capitol. All the while, the Flightless Goose maintained a presence at the Baltimore Book Festival.
On Sunday, Gilbert was back in full force at the Baltimore Book Festival with magnets and fliers and gift bags that proclaimed website www.RunGoose.com.
Along the National Mall in DC, where the hundred thousand people celebrated reading, Flightless Goose magnets decorated all of the lamp posts. Children and their parents enjoyed the magnets, sometimes reading them, sometimes even taking the free gifts with them.
Would you like an autographed copy of the hottest new book for children? Catch the goose—and get a 10 percent discount while helping to provide books for children in need—by visiting www.RunGoose.com.
Hurry, before all of the book festival fans catch him!
www.RunGoose.com
Then, he ran all the way to Washington, DC for the National Book Festival on Saturday. More than 120,000 people came to celebrate books at the nation’s capitol. All the while, the Flightless Goose maintained a presence at the Baltimore Book Festival.
On Sunday, Gilbert was back in full force at the Baltimore Book Festival with magnets and fliers and gift bags that proclaimed website www.RunGoose.com.
Along the National Mall in DC, where the hundred thousand people celebrated reading, Flightless Goose magnets decorated all of the lamp posts. Children and their parents enjoyed the magnets, sometimes reading them, sometimes even taking the free gifts with them.
Would you like an autographed copy of the hottest new book for children? Catch the goose—and get a 10 percent discount while helping to provide books for children in need—by visiting www.RunGoose.com.
Hurry, before all of the book festival fans catch him!
www.RunGoose.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Goose Author Featured at Baltimore Book Festival
Flightless Goose author Eric D. Goodman will read from his fiction at the Baltimore book Festival - the mid-Atlantic's largest celebration of the literary arts.
He’ll be reading his short story “Cicadas” which starts off the book New Lines from the Old Line State: An Anthology of Maryland Writers. The anthology features fiction, poetry, and nonfiction by 29 Maryland authors.
The New Lines reading will close out the Baltimore Book Festival's CityLit tent on Sunday, September 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Goodman and other authors will be on hand to autograph the anthologies.
This is Goodman’s third year in a row as a featured author at the Baltimore Book Festival. While you're there, be sure to check out all of the books and activities for children and families!
Can't make the big event this year? You can ask for New Lines from the Old Line State at your local book store. Or visit the Maryland Writers' Association's online book shop at www.marylandwriters.org/publications.html.
He’ll be reading his short story “Cicadas” which starts off the book New Lines from the Old Line State: An Anthology of Maryland Writers. The anthology features fiction, poetry, and nonfiction by 29 Maryland authors.
The New Lines reading will close out the Baltimore Book Festival's CityLit tent on Sunday, September 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Goodman and other authors will be on hand to autograph the anthologies.
This is Goodman’s third year in a row as a featured author at the Baltimore Book Festival. While you're there, be sure to check out all of the books and activities for children and families!
Can't make the big event this year? You can ask for New Lines from the Old Line State at your local book store. Or visit the Maryland Writers' Association's online book shop at www.marylandwriters.org/publications.html.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Flightless Goose To Be Released
Flightless Goose has an official release date!
On November 1, Writers’ Lair Books will release Flightless Goose as a full-color hardcover book. The 32-page book is available now at www.RunGoose.com.
Flightless Goose is written by Eric D. Goodman and illustrated by his wife, Nataliya Goodman.
In the book, the flightless goose must learn to tolerate teasing and the challenges of being different. He is even left behind as the geese fly south for the winter. In the end, the flightless goose develops a talent no other goose has, and that helps him save the day.
The publisher has announced that all pre-orders placed before November 1 will receive a 10 percent discount, and the copies will be autographed by both the author and the artist. The book will be available in book stores, but to get to discount, order now at http://www.writerslairbooks.com/goodman1.html.
Visit www.RunGoose.com to learn more about Flightless Goose.
On November 1, Writers’ Lair Books will release Flightless Goose as a full-color hardcover book. The 32-page book is available now at www.RunGoose.com.
Flightless Goose is written by Eric D. Goodman and illustrated by his wife, Nataliya Goodman.
In the book, the flightless goose must learn to tolerate teasing and the challenges of being different. He is even left behind as the geese fly south for the winter. In the end, the flightless goose develops a talent no other goose has, and that helps him save the day.
The publisher has announced that all pre-orders placed before November 1 will receive a 10 percent discount, and the copies will be autographed by both the author and the artist. The book will be available in book stores, but to get to discount, order now at http://www.writerslairbooks.com/goodman1.html.
Visit www.RunGoose.com to learn more about Flightless Goose.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
GOOSE Author on NPR Radio
This Friday, September 5, Eric D. Goodman, author of Flightless Goose, will read from his grown-up fiction on WYPR, Baltimore’s National Public Radio station.
The Signal will broadcast Eric's reading of “Cicadas.”
“Cicadas” is a work of fiction published in New Lines from the Old Line State: An Anthology of Maryland Writers. The anthology, as Editor Allyson E. Peltier put it, “features a rich collection of contemporary literature” from “stylistically and culturally diverse writers.”
“Cicadas” is about a man returning to Virginia to be in his friend’s wedding. Cicadas are everywhere. Stu compares love to cicadas -- excited and loud, then comfortable and quiet.
Tune in to Baltimore’s WYPR at 88.1 FM this Friday to hear Eric read from the anthology.
The Signal airs at 12 noon and 7 p.m. every Friday. His fiction will be featured on the programs of Friday, September 5 -- This Friday. Or, tune in online at http://www.signalradio.org.
The folks at The Signal plan to invite Eric and his wife Nataliya to talk about their book Flightless Goose later this year.
Learn more about Baltimore’s NPR station, WYPR at their website.
http://www.wypr.org/
Or learn more about The Signal here.
http://www.signalradio.org/
The Signal will broadcast Eric's reading of “Cicadas.”
“Cicadas” is a work of fiction published in New Lines from the Old Line State: An Anthology of Maryland Writers. The anthology, as Editor Allyson E. Peltier put it, “features a rich collection of contemporary literature” from “stylistically and culturally diverse writers.”
“Cicadas” is about a man returning to Virginia to be in his friend’s wedding. Cicadas are everywhere. Stu compares love to cicadas -- excited and loud, then comfortable and quiet.
Tune in to Baltimore’s WYPR at 88.1 FM this Friday to hear Eric read from the anthology.
The Signal airs at 12 noon and 7 p.m. every Friday. His fiction will be featured on the programs of Friday, September 5 -- This Friday. Or, tune in online at http://www.signalradio.org.
The folks at The Signal plan to invite Eric and his wife Nataliya to talk about their book Flightless Goose later this year.
Learn more about Baltimore’s NPR station, WYPR at their website.
http://www.wypr.org/
Or learn more about The Signal here.
http://www.signalradio.org/
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Quick! Visit RunGoose.com!
If you thought Eric and Nataliya Goodman's former neighbor Michael Phelps was quick as he racked up Olympic Gold, you’ll be blown away by the Flightless Goose. If you blink, you may miss him. So hurry and check him out at www.RunGoose.com!
Flightless Goose is a new childrens’ book being published this fall by Writers’ Lair Books. Eric D. Goodman wrote the book and his wife Nataliya A. Goodman painted the illustrations.
The website is live and the online pond is open for your enjoyment. Jump right in at www.RunGoose.com.
Or, take a gander at the publisher’s page devoted to Flightless Goose at www.writerslairbooks.com/goodman1.html!
Flightless Goose is a new childrens’ book being published this fall by Writers’ Lair Books. Eric D. Goodman wrote the book and his wife Nataliya A. Goodman painted the illustrations.
The website is live and the online pond is open for your enjoyment. Jump right in at www.RunGoose.com.
Or, take a gander at the publisher’s page devoted to Flightless Goose at www.writerslairbooks.com/goodman1.html!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The Flightless Goose on The Today Show
Last Wednesday, there was a big event on The Today Show – America’s number one morning show. No, we’re not talking about the wedding. The Flightless Goose made an appearance on The Today Show to announce the new website.
To promote their childrens’ book, The Flightless Goose, Nataliya A. Goodman (the illustrator) and Eric D. Goodman (the author) went to Rockefeller Plaza during the taping of the show with a handmade poster announcing the publication of The Flightless Goose and launching the brand-new website.
As Matt spoke to the camera inside Studio 1A, “RunGoose” appeared above his head, curving over it like a hat. It appeared for a good 20 or 30 seconds as Matt came on and off screen.
Later during the show, Al Roker gave his animated weather report, part of it in front of the RunGoose sign.
Meredith Vieria saw the RunGoose sign and even asked for a copy once it goes to print in the fall.
As you may have guessed, the official website for The Flightless Goose is …
www.RunGoose.com
Go to the online pond today! And visit often to be the first to know about the release date, how to get advance copies, and events surrounding The Flightless Goose.
www.RunGoose.com
To promote their childrens’ book, The Flightless Goose, Nataliya A. Goodman (the illustrator) and Eric D. Goodman (the author) went to Rockefeller Plaza during the taping of the show with a handmade poster announcing the publication of The Flightless Goose and launching the brand-new website.
As Matt spoke to the camera inside Studio 1A, “RunGoose” appeared above his head, curving over it like a hat. It appeared for a good 20 or 30 seconds as Matt came on and off screen.
Later during the show, Al Roker gave his animated weather report, part of it in front of the RunGoose sign.
Meredith Vieria saw the RunGoose sign and even asked for a copy once it goes to print in the fall.
As you may have guessed, the official website for The Flightless Goose is …
www.RunGoose.com
Go to the online pond today! And visit often to be the first to know about the release date, how to get advance copies, and events surrounding The Flightless Goose.
www.RunGoose.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Flightles Goose Goes to 30 Rock
The Flightless Goose is flying high … figuratively speaking.
Watch The Today Show on NBC early next week and keep an eye out for the goose!
To promote their childrens’ book, The Flightless Goose, author Eric D. Goodman and illustrator Nataliya A. Goodman are attempting to get onto The Today Show—America’s number one morning show. They will go to Rockefeller Plaza during the taping of the show with a handmade poster board announcing the publication of The Flightless Goose and launching the brand-new website.
The Goodmans will be in New York City all next week and hope to score a few seconds of air time for The Flightless Goose on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
So stay tuned to the tube and watch for geese! And stay tuned to the online pond at the link below.
www.FlightlessGoose.blogspot.com
Watch The Today Show on NBC early next week and keep an eye out for the goose!
To promote their childrens’ book, The Flightless Goose, author Eric D. Goodman and illustrator Nataliya A. Goodman are attempting to get onto The Today Show—America’s number one morning show. They will go to Rockefeller Plaza during the taping of the show with a handmade poster board announcing the publication of The Flightless Goose and launching the brand-new website.
The Goodmans will be in New York City all next week and hope to score a few seconds of air time for The Flightless Goose on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
So stay tuned to the tube and watch for geese! And stay tuned to the online pond at the link below.
www.FlightlessGoose.blogspot.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Big News: Goose Contract Signed!
There's big news at the publishing pond! Author Eric D. Goodman and artist Nataliya A. Goodman have singed a publishing contract for their illustrated childrens’ book, The Flightless Goose!
The book will be published by Writers’ Lair Books and is due out this fall.
The picture book, which tells the story of a goose who must cope with a disability and learn to focus on other strengths, has been a long time swimming. Based on the true story of a Canadian goose living on a pond in a neighborhood they once lived in, Eric wrote the story nearly ten years ago. Over the next few years, his wife Nataliya illustrated the book with her beautiful watercolors, bringing the characters to life.
Then came the grueling part—finding a publisher. Over the years, Eric and Nataliya submitted their book to dozens of publishers and agents. Some responses were form rejection letters, others were complimentary, but ultimately passed on the project.
When the CEO of Writers’ Lair Books took a look at the book, she knew she wanted to publish it. She issued a contract, which Eric and Nataliya signed.
So, after years of wading in the water, The Flightless Goose is about to take flight. Look for it online and in bookstores summer 2008!
And be sure to stay tuned for news about the publication date, special pre-publication offers, the release party, and events in the area and around the country!
Visit the online pond at http://www.flightlessgoose.blogspot.com/ and subscribe to the RSS feed!
The book will be published by Writers’ Lair Books and is due out this fall.
The picture book, which tells the story of a goose who must cope with a disability and learn to focus on other strengths, has been a long time swimming. Based on the true story of a Canadian goose living on a pond in a neighborhood they once lived in, Eric wrote the story nearly ten years ago. Over the next few years, his wife Nataliya illustrated the book with her beautiful watercolors, bringing the characters to life.
Then came the grueling part—finding a publisher. Over the years, Eric and Nataliya submitted their book to dozens of publishers and agents. Some responses were form rejection letters, others were complimentary, but ultimately passed on the project.
When the CEO of Writers’ Lair Books took a look at the book, she knew she wanted to publish it. She issued a contract, which Eric and Nataliya signed.
So, after years of wading in the water, The Flightless Goose is about to take flight. Look for it online and in bookstores summer 2008!
And be sure to stay tuned for news about the publication date, special pre-publication offers, the release party, and events in the area and around the country!
Visit the online pond at http://www.flightlessgoose.blogspot.com/ and subscribe to the RSS feed!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Welcome to Gilbert's Online Pond
Have you ever felt different from everyone else, or out of place? Like something was wrong with you? Everyone feels that way sometimes. But especially Gilbert.
Gilbert was once like all of the other geese in the pond. Then one day, something happened that made him unable to fly. That’s when he had to work hard to fit in—and he ended up saving his friends in the process.
The Flightless Goose is an illustrated children’s book. Nataliya Goodman illustrated the book with beautiful watercolors. Eric D. Goodman wrote the story.
Learn more about The Flightless Goose by reading the articles at this online pond.
And come back to the pond soon for more news about Gilbert, the flightless goose.
Gilbert was once like all of the other geese in the pond. Then one day, something happened that made him unable to fly. That’s when he had to work hard to fit in—and he ended up saving his friends in the process.
The Flightless Goose is an illustrated children’s book. Nataliya Goodman illustrated the book with beautiful watercolors. Eric D. Goodman wrote the story.
Learn more about The Flightless Goose by reading the articles at this online pond.
And come back to the pond soon for more news about Gilbert, the flightless goose.
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