tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42745400025871631992024-02-19T04:17:18.398-05:00The Goose Who Could Not FlyEric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-33233392677851908742011-11-30T12:02:00.001-05:002011-11-30T12:05:04.021-05:00Steinbeck: Goodman's Book "Terrific"<span style="font-family:georgia;">Thomas Steinbeck may be writing in the shadow of a great cypress (Nobel Laureate John Steinbeck), but he also wrote <em>In the Shadow of the Cypress</em>. And <em>Down to a Soundless Sea</em>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Just this month, his third book of fiction, <em>The Silver Lotus</em>, was published by Counterpoint. With advance praise from <em>Publisher’s Weekly</em> and T.C. Boyle, the publisher sold out of the first print run within two days!<br /><br />I’m honored to say that Steinbeck read <em>Tracks</em> — and liked it! In fact, he called Tracks “<strong>a terrific collection of stories.</strong>”<br /><br />Steinbeck also wrote, “<strong>Short stories are often an under-appreciated art form. In Tracks, Eric D. Goodman takes the craft to the level of art. An exciting talent</strong>.” <br /><br />Thomas Steinbeck knows a thing or two about writing good stories. His first book of fiction, <em>Down to a Soundless Sea</em>, was a collection of short stories.<br /><br />Learn about <strong>Thomas Steinbeck</strong> and his books at his website.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.thomassteinbeck.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.thomassteinbeck.com/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-47382065773254466662011-11-23T13:24:00.001-05:002011-11-23T13:24:47.836-05:00Flightless Goose Lives!<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">At Thanksgiving, families everywhere have turkey on the mind. Gilbert, the flightless goose, thanks you for that.<br /><br />Although my focus this year has been on Tracks: A Novel in Stories, goose fans everywhere will be happy to know that Gilbert is alive and well.<br /><br />In fact, earlier this year, our publisher sent me (the author) and Nataliya (the illustrator) on a book tour to Chicago where we presented Flightless Goose to three different schools in Chicago, and to a childrens’ hospital. We even did an interview for a local television station and appeared on the television show “Storytime with Dot!”<br /><br />On the heels of the Chicago tour, we did a month-long blog tour for Flightless Goose. I appeared on a number of “mommy blogs” in support of Flightless Goose. You can find some of the reviews and interviews from the month-long blog tour at the links below.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.untrainedhousewife.com/help-your-child-cope-with-bullying-with-flightless-goose-a-review"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.untrainedhousewife.com/help-your-child-cope-with-bullying-with-flightless-goose-a-review</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-june.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-june.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://flipflopreviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-stop.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://flipflopreviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-stop.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.confessionsofapsychotichousewife.com/2011/06/blog-tour-review-flightless-goose-by.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.confessionsofapsychotichousewife.com/2011/06/blog-tour-review-flightless-goose-by.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.spanish4kiddos.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-and.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.spanish4kiddos.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-and.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.intentionalconsciousparenting.com/2010/10/childrens-book-review-flightless-goose.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.intentionalconsciousparenting.com/2010/10/childrens-book-review-flightless-goose.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://kathrynmcgowan.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-review-flightless-goose.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://kathrynmcgowan.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-review-flightless-goose.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.stowedstuff.com/2011/07/flightless-goose-author-is-here.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.stowedstuff.com/2011/07/flightless-goose-author-is-here.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.lifeas5.com/2011/07/interview-with-flightless-goose-author.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.lifeas5.com/2011/07/interview-with-flightless-goose-author.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.lifeas5.com/2011/06/flightless-goose_23.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.lifeas5.com/2011/06/flightless-goose_23.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.mommyblogexpert.com/2011/07/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-kids.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.mommyblogexpert.com/2011/07/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-kids.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.prettyopinionated.com/2011/07/book-tour-and-giveaway-the-flightless-goose/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.prettyopinionated.com/2011/07/book-tour-and-giveaway-the-flightless-goose/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/article/flightless-goose-book-review-gilbert-the-goose-has-a-zest-for-life/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/article/flightless-goose-book-review-gilbert-the-goose-has-a-zest-for-life/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/blog/2011/07/11/flightless-goose-book-tour-interview-with-eric-d-goodman-and-giveaway/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/blog/2011/07/11/flightless-goose-book-tour-interview-with-eric-d-goodman-and-giveaway/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/blog/2011/08/09/gilbert-the-goose-giveaway-win-a-100-back-to-school-prize-pack/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/blog/2011/08/09/gilbert-the-goose-giveaway-win-a-100-back-to-school-prize-pack/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.frugalityisfree.com/2011/11/flightless-goose-by-eric-d-goodman.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.frugalityisfree.com/2011/11/flightless-goose-by-eric-d-goodman.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com/2011/07/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-for.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com/2011/07/flightless-goose-virtual-book-tour-for.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://adventuresinallthingsfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-book-review.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://adventuresinallthingsfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/flightless-goose-book-review.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.graceandme.com/2011/07/friendship-friday-flightless-goose.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.graceandme.com/2011/07/friendship-friday-flightless-goose.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://en.paperblog.com/flightless-goose-book-review-and-giveaway-48874/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://en.paperblog.com/flightless-goose-book-review-and-giveaway-48874/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.simplystacie.net/2011/07/book-review-giveaway-flightless-goose-ww/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.simplystacie.net/2011/07/book-review-giveaway-flightless-goose-ww/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://stinkylittlefeet.com/2011/07/27/its-a-giveaway-its-a-book-review-its-a-chat-with-an-author-its-gilbert-the-flightless-goose/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://stinkylittlefeet.com/2011/07/27/its-a-giveaway-its-a-book-review-its-a-chat-with-an-author-its-gilbert-the-flightless-goose/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.joysautismblog.com/?p=2597"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.joysautismblog.com/?p=2597</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /><br />As a result of the blog tour and Chicago tour, Gilbert has garnered quite a few new friends. More than 5,000 fans “like” Gilbert on the Flightless Goose Facebook page. You can too!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/flightlessgoose"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.facebook.com/flightlessgoose</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br />You’ve visited the blog posts; you’ve friended Flightless Goose on Facebook. Now, enjoy some recreation at the Flightless Goose website.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.flightlessgoose.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">www.FlightlessGoose.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /><br />And top it off with a visit to the original website: </span><a href="http://www.rungoose.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">www.RunGoose.com</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">.<br /><br />Happy holidays from the Goodmans and the Goose!<br /><br /></span>Eric D. 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mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">Today is the day—<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i> has arrived via Atticus books. <b style=""><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i> is on the bookshelves of bookstores (brick and mortar as well as online) across the nation.</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><br /></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">Want a taste before you order your copy?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Tune into Baltimore’s NPR station, WYPR, on the radio or online tomorrow.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>That’s 88.1 FM and <a href="http://www.wypr.org/">www.wypr.org</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">I’m reading from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i> on NPR’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Signal</i></b> at 12 noon and again at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1. The broadcast will air again on Saturday, June 2.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">With the release of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i>, I’m sighing a breath of relief.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It’s a big moment for me as a fiction writer—decades in the making.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It may have only been five or six years from first draft to agent to bookstore shelf … but prior to writing the first lines of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Tracks</i>, I spent decades writing fiction.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>From the moment in the third grade when I got hooked by a short story assignment, I dreamed of the day I’d have a literary agent and an independent publisher share my novel with the world.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>All of the prior novel drafts, comments from publishers, agents, and editors, and hard knocks lead me to what has become my debut novel in stories.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">As surely as I’m breathing that sigh of relief, I’m also holding my breath. I’m a debut fiction writer with a small indie press facing an army of goliaths.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>You may have notice I’ve punched up the publicity for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i>, in recent weeks, and that’s why.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It’s hard for a debut book to be heard in the chorus of established bestsellers.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">So please <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">consider sharing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Tracks</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Whether you tweet it, post about it on Facebook, send an email to your list, mention it in your newsletter, suggest it to your book club, share it with a friend, ask about it at a bookstore that doesn’t have it in stock, or just mention one of the stories that may have hit home with you in a conversation—anything you can do to spread the word about <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i> is very much appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Each advocate is an extra arrow to still my quiver, to continue battle with an army of goliaths analogy. </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">Today has been a whirlwind with all of the activity on Facebook, online, postcards, phone calls, and all of the congratulations. Thanks to all.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">It’s been a long and winding line of track.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Now it’s time to enjoy the ride.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN">Learn more about <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Tracks</i> at <a href="http://www.tracksnovel.com/">www.TracksNovel.com</a> where you can read excerpts (long and short), listen to past NPR radio readings, find out what others are saying about Tracks, get a timetable of readings and events, and order your copy.</span></span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: black;" lang="EN"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN" lang="EN"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-25245231839136300352011-06-17T17:29:00.001-04:002011-06-17T17:31:03.581-04:00Yes, Amazon Has Tracks Too<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">The countdown continues; it’s only twelve days until the release of <em>Tracks</em>, a novel in stories from the author of <em>Flightless Goose</em>.<br /><br />You can pre-order your copy anytime. You can buy your copy just about anywhere books are sold, including your favorite brick and mortar or online booksellers.<br /><br />And in case you’re wondering, yes Amazon will have it too. In fact, it’s featured at Amazon’s website with a number of endorsements from other writers, information about the book, and free shipping for any orders of $25 or more.<br /><br />(Note that <strong>Atticus Books</strong> is selling <em>Tracks</em> with free shipping and no minimum purchase requirement. Learn more at </span><a href="http://atticusbooksonline.com/online-bookstore/trade-paperbacks/tracks-a-novel-in-stories/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://atticusbooksonline.com/online-bookstore/trade-paperbacks/tracks-a-novel-in-stories/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">)<br /><br />But no one can argue with the ease of using Amazon. If you shop at Amazon, here’s where you can find <em>Tracks</em> on their website.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tracks-Stories-Eric-D-Goodman/dp/0984510575/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.amazon.com/Tracks-Stories-Eric-D-Goodman/dp/0984510575/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1</span></a>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-33847790700935524422011-06-15T11:43:00.001-04:002011-06-15T11:44:48.510-04:00Baltimore Sun’s Read Street—E-Marketing Books<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">This week <em><strong>The Baltimore Sun’s</strong></em> book blog, <em><strong>Read Street</strong></em>, published my article about the e-marketing of books. Specifically, Dave Rosenthal (the editor) asked me to write about my experiences in e-marketing <em>Tracks,</em> my novel in stories<em>,</em> and to mention the contest, which is still going on through June 30 (so it’s not too late to enter).<br /><br /><strong>Dave Rosenthal</strong> wrote, “I'm always astounded that an author has time to write books -- what with all time needed to market their earlier works. So I asked local author Eric D. Goodman for a guest post on the topic …”<br /><br />Read it on <em>Read Street</em> at the link below—and feel free to join the conversation by leaving a comment!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/books/blog/2011/06/tracks_giveaway_and_a_lesson_i.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/books/blog/2011/06/tracks_giveaway_and_a_lesson_i.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-7877060863989313742011-06-12T13:21:00.001-04:002011-06-12T13:21:50.062-04:00Loyola Interview with Tracks and Goose Author<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sWII9ds_eCk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-27555040691531444222011-06-12T13:19:00.000-04:002011-06-12T13:20:56.215-04:00Tracks and Goose on the Tube<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Recently, I did a television interview at Loyola University. In the interview, I talked about Tracks and Flightless Goose, writing in general, offered advice to aspiring writers, and discussed my own beginnings as a writer and inspirations for Tracks. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Watch the 10 minute video at the link below and you’ll even learn whether or not any of the characters in Tracks are based on real people, and what three people I’d want to hop on the train with. (At least my spontaneous answer when hit with the unexpected question.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWII9ds_eCk</span><br /><br /></span>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-15816238093614405172011-06-10T12:48:00.001-04:002011-06-10T12:50:31.848-04:00Borders Offers 40 Percent OffBorders is still in business. And they’re getting competitive. For a limited time, they’re offering a 40 percent off coupon. But Hurry--the offer only lasts from now until Monday!<br /><br />You can order your copy of <em>Tracks</em> or <em>Flightless Goose</em> from Borders between now and Monday and you’ll get 40 percent off the cover price! You’ll also get free priority shipping on orders over $25, so buy one of each! (The 40 percent only applies to one item.)<br /><br />Of course, you can also print the coupon and take it to a physical Borders bookstore, so you’ll get your 40 percent off without having to think about shipping.<br /><br />Here is a link to the coupon offer.<br /><a href="http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/20110610sa40.html?cmpid=SA_20110610">http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/20110610sa40.html?cmpid=SA_20110610</a>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-5410223344025123302011-06-01T09:08:00.002-04:002011-06-01T09:11:59.357-04:00Let the Contest and Countdown Begin<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">
<br />We’ve turned the page of the calendar to <em>Tracks</em> Month! <em>Tracks</em>, a novel in stories, is being released by Atticus Books on June 30—let the countdown to <em>Tracks</em> Day begin!
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<br /><em>Tracks</em> is a chapter book that may be a little difficult for some of the readers of <em>Flightless Goose</em>. But it may make a good gift for a parent, aunt or uncle who enjoys reading a good book.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Atticus Books, the publisher of <em>Tracks</em>, wants to send two lucky readers a <strong>free copy of <em>Tracks</em> hot off the press!</strong> There are five easy ways to enter the contest. You can enter as many times as you’d like during the month of June, and each entry will increase your chances of winning one of the free books.</span>
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<br />1. Share <em>Tracks</em> on Facebook. Write a post and share the link to </span><a href="http://www.tracksnovel.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">www.TracksNovel.com</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">, or repost / share one of my Tracks-related posts (like this one). Be creative! </span>
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<br />2. Share <em>Tracks</em> on Twitter. Tweet all about Tracks and include a link to </span><a href="http://www.tracksnovel.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">www.TracksNovel.com</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">. Condense your wit to 180 characters! </span>
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<br />3. Share <em>Tracks</em> with your contacts. Send an email blast to your list of friends and colleagues about <em>Tracks</em> and be sure to include the </span><a href="http://www.tracksnovel.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">www.TracksNovel.com</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> link. </span>
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<br />4. “Like” the Lounge at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Tracks-the-lounge-car/182330691789512"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Tracks-the-lounge-car/182330691789512</span></a>
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<br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">5. “Friend” Franklin, the Conductor, at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001923080723"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001923080723</span></a>
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<br />Each time you do one of the above, just send an email to </span><a href="mailto:TracksNovel@gmail.com"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">TracksNovel@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> notifying us of your post/tweet/like/friend and you’ll be entered into the contest.
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<br />Two lucky winners will receive a free copy of <em>Tracks</em>, hot off the press—postage included for winners within the United States. In the case of a winner outside the United States, you can select the eBook version or pay the postage for your free printed book.
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<br />What are you waiting for? Remember that you can enter as often as you like during the month of June—so enter early and enter often!
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<br />Let the <em>Tracks</em> Contest and Countdown begin!
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<br />Eric D. 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mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN" lang="EN">Mondays aren’t all bad.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Sure, Fridays get all the attention with their ends of the week and beginnings of the weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>But sometimes starting an entirely new week has its perks.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN" lang="EN"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span 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style="font-size: 14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">This novel-in-stories follows a diverse group of passengers on a train from Baltimore to Chicago, revealing the secrets of their past, their hopes for the future and just how intertwined their lives really are.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">What kind of person takes the train from Baltimore to Chicago (besides the author)?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">“They are the strangers we meet every day: a soldier slowly losing his faith in the war, a businessman learning to balance his job and the family he loves, a computer geek-turned-criminal, a Holocaust survivor finding hope in facing her fears, couples in love, a woman dealing with the death of her parents, a poet hunting for inspiration, and a hit man with a job to finish before the train arrives at its destination. Watch as these and other characters' lives and stories seamlessly link and intersect, quietly shaping and changing one another.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Read more — and pre-order your first printing copy of Tracks today — by visiting the Atticus Online Bookstore at the link below.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN" lang="EN"><a href="http://atticusbooksonline.com/online-bookstore/trade-paperbacks/tracks-a-novel-in-stories/">http://atticusbooksonline.com/online-bookstore/trade-paperbacks/tracks-a-novel-in-stories/</a></span></p>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-13747063345543546342011-05-09T13:08:00.002-04:002011-05-09T13:10:32.852-04:00Mommy Knows Best in Writers WeeklyMother’s Day was a recent reminder that “Mommy Knows Best.” That’s also the title of an article <em>Flightless Goose</em> author Eric D. Goodman had published in <em>Writers Weekly</em> earlier this year. <br /><br /><em>Writers Weekly</em> is the world’s most popular writing eZine; it has more subscribers than any other freelance-writing eZine.<br /><br />Eric's feature story, “Mommy Knows Best,” relays a recent strategy used to help generate some “good ink” for <em>Flightless Goose</em>. As the story explains, after about a year of pitching the goose to traditional reviewers, review copies were offered to trusted mommy bloggers — and they helped this flightless goose soar.<br /><br />Read all about it by visiting <em>Writers Weekly</em> at the link below.<br /><a href="http://www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/006523_01262011.html">http://www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/006523_01262011.html</a>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-53286491537288889782011-04-28T15:08:00.001-04:002011-04-28T15:08:51.830-04:00Flightless Goose Author is Poet of the Day<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:splitpgbreakandparamark/> <w:dontvertaligncellwithsp/> <w:dontbreakconstrainedforcedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> 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mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Laura Shovan is not only Maryland’s “poet in the schools,” but also the editor of the poetry anthology <i style="">Life in Me like Grass On Fire</i> and <i style="">Little Patuxent Review</i>. She also keeps a blog about writing, teaching and parenting called Author Amok.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">For National Poetry Month, She has been featuring a <b style="">Poet of the Month</b> each day. And today’s poet is … yours truly!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Laura featured my poem, “Submission to a Student Journal (from a writer who’s burning out).” She writes about her thoughts on the poem and what it means, offers a writing exercise based on the poem, and writes a little about me and my writing.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">It seems appropriate that this poem—an older writer speaking to a younger one—be published during the week of my 40<sup>th</sup> birthday.<span style=""> </span>And believe it or not, this is the second item I’ve had published since turning 40 on Monday!<span style=""> </span>The decade is off to a good start.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Pay a visit to <i style="">Author Amok</i>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><a href="http://authoramok.blogspot.com/">http://authoramok.blogspot.com/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Go directly to her feature on my work here.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><a href="http://authoramok.blogspot.com/2011/04/national-poetry-month-issue-27.html">http://authoramok.blogspot.com/2011/04/national-poetry-month-issue-27.html</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-13432854503457170012011-03-09T08:47:00.003-05:002011-03-09T08:51:57.517-05:00Author's New Website Launched<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnsZh0x2M7njY6UsnOHl79hXztvV6MUGxRIw2YPuJYGkhJEv8szKn6Yh1GED64B4HnO-O656eCMMJWpUkF6XSbHWT2iMHY9hUXvOzy2WeoPj5X_N6yCJSG5OOzAZhL1qgDb_r5I6HHBe7/s1600/tracks+site.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582077551623936018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnsZh0x2M7njY6UsnOHl79hXztvV6MUGxRIw2YPuJYGkhJEv8szKn6Yh1GED64B4HnO-O656eCMMJWpUkF6XSbHWT2iMHY9hUXvOzy2WeoPj5X_N6yCJSG5OOzAZhL1qgDb_r5I6HHBe7/s320/tracks+site.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">The release date for <em>Tracks</em>, a novel in stories, is still months away — June 30 to be precise. But you don’t have to wait to climb aboard. You can visit the new website dedicated to <em>Tracks</em>: </span><a href="http://www.tracksnovel.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.tracksnovel.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">.<br /><br /><strong>TracksNovel.com</strong> has a number of stations. You can:<br /><br />· Listen to stories from <em>Tracks</em>, as featured on NPR;<br /><br />· Read excerpts from <em>Tracks</em>;<br /><br />· See the press release and other <em>Tracks</em>-related news;<br /><br />· Find out what others are saying about <em>Tracks</em>;<br /><br />· Get the schedule of <em>Tracks</em> readings, signings, and appearances;<br /><br />· Visit the Lounge Car or <em>Tracks</em> Blog; even<br /><br />· Watch a <em>Tracks</em>-related video.<br /><br />What are you waiting for? Hop aboard the <em>Tracks</em> website now!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.tracksnovel.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.tracksnovel.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> </span></div>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-79126603841200489722011-02-18T16:09:00.001-05:002011-02-18T16:11:27.821-05:00Goose Author's New Novel Cover RevealedCan we have a drum roll on the train, please?<br /><br /><br />The cover for <strong><em>Tracks</em></strong>, a novel in stories by <em>Flightless Goose</em> author Eric D. Goodman, has been revealed! Take a look at the picture below.<br /><br /><br />The warm, earth-toned cover was designed by London-based designer <strong>Jamie Keenan</strong>. In designing the cover for Tracks, Keenan said, “The basic idea was to find an image of tracks that mirrored the ideas in the book — beginnings, endings, uncertainty, transformation, possibilities ...” <br /><br /><br />The image here is the cover for the advance reading copy, or ARC. There are other designs and variations on this cover, so stay tuned to find out whether this will be the final cover when it comes time for the actual print run.<br /><br /><br />Keenan knows his book jackets; he’s even filled auditoriums with his “Twenty Immutable Theories of Cover Design.” And he’s certainly put them to work with covers for authors such as: <strong>F. Scott Fitzgerald, Stephen King, H.G. Wells, George Orwell, Junot Diaz, David Foster Wallace, Philip K Dick, Anthony Burgess, Tennessee Williams, Jean-Paul Sarte, Rudyard Kipling, Garrison Kellior, Nick Hornby, </strong>and <strong>A.M. Homes.</strong><br /><p><strong></strong> </p><p>Learn more about <strong>Jamie Keenan</strong> and see some of his favorite cover designs at his website.</p><p><a href="http://www.keenandesign.com/">www.keenandesign.com</a></p><p><br /><br />Visit the <strong>Atticus Books</strong> website for more about <strong><em>Tracks</em></strong>.</p><p><a href="http://atticusbooksonline.com/category/2011-book-titles/eric-d-goodman/">http://atticusbooksonline.com/category/2011-book-titles/eric-d-goodman/</a></p><p> </p>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-37793561390189409992011-02-18T16:08:00.000-05:002011-02-18T16:09:29.251-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWP8FjrHwLyXzEPBgmCrwXlsQwXx_E2M-RoO5QmTLpv7Le70xxMKnUbD_9FBJXhwh4JXQ1fHefbRmly6XIOALz0OHYJ0QvbUeddpgV98t3uaSdAEIBpaAAlQrsPrDNm1mxthToToomiqq/s1600/Tracks+ARC+cover.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575139618654745362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWP8FjrHwLyXzEPBgmCrwXlsQwXx_E2M-RoO5QmTLpv7Le70xxMKnUbD_9FBJXhwh4JXQ1fHefbRmly6XIOALz0OHYJ0QvbUeddpgV98t3uaSdAEIBpaAAlQrsPrDNm1mxthToToomiqq/s400/Tracks+ARC+cover.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Eric D. 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mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Flightless Goose author Eric D. Goodman is a nominee in the running for a Baker Artist Award!<span style=""> </span>Check out my profile and nomination entry at the link below:</span></p> <p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><a href="http://www.bakerartistawards.org/nomination/view/edgewriter">www.bakerartistawards.org/nomination/view/edgewriter</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN">The <b style="">Baker Artist Awards</b> support Baltimore's artists, the city's rich and diverse cultural offerings and the participation of its residents in the region's creative life. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN">Visitors are encouraged to view the artists' galleries and to curate an exhibit by selecting favorite artworks from the site. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN">Last week, WYPR’s The Signal did a segment about the Baker Awards.<span style=""> </span>You can listen to it—as well as catch a podcast of my own reading from Tracks from yesterday’s episode—at <span style=""> </span><a href="http://www.wypr.org/stationprogram/signal">www.wypr.org/stationprogram/signal</a>.<span style=""> </span>My story, “Reunion,” closes out the last 20 minutes of the program.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";" lang="EN">Learn more about the Baker Artist Awards at their main page.</span></p> <p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><a href="http://www.bakerartistawards.org/">http://www.bakerartistawards.org/</a></span></p> <p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><br /></span></p><p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Check our my profile below, where you can learn more about Tracks (a novel in stories being published by Atticus Books this summer), Womb (a novel-in-progress), and other fiction. You can even listen to some other radio readings there.</span></p> <p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><br /></span></p><p style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Feel free to leave a comment or two!</span></p> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><a href="http://www.bakerartistawards.org/nomination/view/edgewriter">www.bakerartistawards.org/nomination/view/edgewriter</a><br /><br /></span>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-88689136725370170192011-02-08T12:17:00.001-05:002011-02-08T12:19:27.416-05:00Jamie Keenan to Design Cover for TracksExciting news along the Tracks. Atticus Books has hired <strong>Jamie Keenan </strong>to design the cover for <strong><em>Tracks</em></strong>, a novel in stories by the author of <em>Flightless Goose</em>!
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<br />The London-based book jacket designer knows his trade: he’s even packed auditoriums with his “Twenty Immutable Theories of Cover Design” lesson.
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<br />If you look at book covers, it’s likely you’ve seen his work. Here are some of the authors he’s designed covers for:
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<br /><strong>F. Scott Fitzgerald
<br />Stephen King
<br />H.G. Wells
<br />George Orwell
<br />Junot Diaz
<br />David Foster Wallace
<br />Philip K Dick
<br />Anthony Burgess
<br />Tennessee Williams
<br />Jean-Paul Sarte
<br />Rudyard Kipling
<br />Garrison Kellior
<br />Nick Hornby
<br />A.M. Homes </strong>
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<br /></strong>Learn more about Jamie Keenan and see some of his favorite cover designs at his <a href="http://www.keenandesign.com/website">www.keenandesign.com/website</a>
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<br />Visit the blog of my fellow Atticus author, JM Tohline, for more of Jamie’s cover examples.
<br /><a href="http://www.jmtohline.com/2010/10/you-meani-dont-get-to-design-my-own.html?showComment=1297183886409#c8921742992168202528">www.jmtohline.com/2010/10/you-meani-dont-get-to-design-my-own.html?showComment=1297183886409#c8921742992168202528</a>
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<br />And here are some Jamie Keenan Google Images.
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<br />So … maybe you can judge a book by it’s cover?
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<br />Eric D. 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mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Tracks</span></i><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> will be represented at the AWP Conference and Bookfair next week!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Atticus Books, the independent press publishing <i style="">Tracks</i> this summer will have a table representing <i style="">Tracks</i> and its other titles throughout the duration of the AWP conference.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><span style="font-style: italic;">Flightless Goose </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Tracks </span>author Eric D. Goodman be there along with other Atticus authors for the AWP BookFair on Saturday, February 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the event is free and open to the public.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">The 2011 AWP Conference and BookFair is being held in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park & Omni Shoreham Hotels. The AWP BookFair will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park hotel.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;">Since 1967, AWP has supported writers & writing programs around the world. The organization now support more than 34,000 writers at over 500 member colleges and universities </span></strong><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><br /></span></b><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;">and 100 writers' conferences & centers.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Each year, AWP holds its Annual Conference & Bookfair in a different region of North America in order to celebrate the outstanding authors, teachers, writing programs, literary centers, and small press publishers of that region. The Annual Conference typically features 350 presentations: readings, lectures, panel discussions, and Forums plus hundreds of book signings, receptions, dances, and informal gatherings. The conference attracts more than 8,000 attendees and more than 500 publishers. It’s one of the biggest and liveliest literary gatherings in North America.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal;">Learn more about the AWP Conference:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><a href="http://www.awpwriter.org/conference/2011awpconf.php">http://www.awpwriter.org/conference/2011awpconf.php</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" 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Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-1126199682678373902011-01-24T12:41:00.001-05:002011-01-24T12:42:42.089-05:00Goose Author to Judge Maryland Short Works Contest2011 Maryland Writers' Association Short Works Contest<br /><br />Deadline: February 6, 2011<br /><br /><br />The goal of this contest is to encourage and recognize outstanding writing in short fiction, short non-fiction and poetry. The contest is open to original, unpublished fiction and non-fiction of less than 3,000 words, or poetry of less than 50 lines, written in English.<br /><br /><br />Judges: Fiction- Lalita Naronha, Jen Michalski, Eric D. Goodman; Nonfiction: Tom Horton, Marita Golden, Lauren Davis; Poetry: Barbara Morrison, Cliff Lynn, Shirley Brewer, and Doug Mowbray<br /><br /><br />Fees: $10 for MWA members; $15 for non-members<br /><br />Prizes: First in each category: $150 and free attendance at the MWA Annual Writers Conference in April 2011;<br />Second: $100;<br />Third: $75.<br /><br />Each winner and one guest are invited to a Writing Awards celebration in conjunction with the April 2011 Maryland Writers Conference.<br /><br /><br />Complete submission guidelines can be found at <a href="http://marylandwriters.org/contest2011-shortworks.html">http://marylandwriters.org/contest2011-shortworks.html</a>.<br /><br />Questions may be submitted to <a href="mailto:shortworks@marylandwriterscontest.com">shortworks@marylandwriterscontest.com</a>.<br /><br />Good luck!Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-67692843567764391942011-01-12T18:02:00.001-05:002011-01-12T18:04:52.397-05:00Atticus "Elated" to Ride Rails with Flightless Goose<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Atticus Books </strong>issued a press release officially announcing the publication of TRACKS, a novel in stories by the author of <em><strong>Flightless Goose</strong></em>. The headline:<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>‘Tracks’ Set to Arrive in the Summer of 2011 </strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Atticus Elated to Ride the Rails with Goodman and His Debut Novel </em></strong></span><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Atticus writes, “Eric D. Goodman has spent years on the road, reading stories and winning praise from scores of listeners. He now has found a place to lay his Tracks, his first novel in stories.”<br /><br />The release quotes Dan Cafaro, founding publisher of Atticus Books: “On one hand, Eric’s created a straight-forward collection of first-person narratives that works superbly on its own, as a group of standalone pieces. On the other [hand], his stories become even more powerful by his seamlessly linking and intersecting these lives on a passenger train. Through this authentic technique, he paints a rich tapestry of vignettes: a cross-cultural, boundary-breaking snapshot of everyday, yet colorful people on an imagery-filled, life-changing journey.” </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />The press release goes into more detail and includes links to published works and radio readings.<br /><br />Even if you just stop by to take a look at the mug shot, visit the Atticus Books website for the press release.<br /><br />http://atticusbooksonline.com/anticipated-arrival-of-tracks-set-for-summer-2011/<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-84967580431050022402011-01-10T11:57:00.000-05:002011-01-10T11:58:09.280-05:00Goose Author in Writers Weekly<em>Writers Weekly</em> is the highest-circulation freelance writing ezine in the world. And <em>Flightless Goose</em> author Eric D. Goodman's recent story, “<strong>Resolutions Worth Writing About</strong>,” is their first feature story of the new year.<br /><br />The article focuses on writing-related new years resolutions and how to increase your chances of accomplishing them.<br /><br />Read the story in the most recent issue of <em><strong>Writers Weekly</strong></em>, at the link below.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/006484_01052011.html">www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/006484_01052011.html</a>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-71896529978786394062010-12-22T02:13:00.003-05:002010-12-22T02:14:38.531-05:00Geese, Trains, Covers, and CBS Sunday Morning<p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">The most recent episode of the popular news magazine show, <i style="">CBS Sunday Morning</i>, which aired December 19, 2010, seemed to be made with the novel in stories, <i style="">Tracks</i>, in mind. <span style="font-style: italic;">Tracks </span>is a novel in stories by <span style="font-style: italic;">Flightless Goose</span> author Eric D. Goodman.<br /></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">The cover story was just that: a story on covers.<span style=""> </span>“Judging Books by Their Covers” was a segment all about the art of book cover design.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style=""> </span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">“The Designs of Dust Jackets Are as Artful as the Words They Encase,” the segment pointed out.<span style=""> </span>“</span><span style="font-size:130%;">A good cover tells you what kind of book it is - without giving too much away.”<span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">It’s an interesting discussion about all that goes into great cover design, covers that scream out to customers, “buy me, buy me!”</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">“They're part of our visual landscape - easy to take for granted.”</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Later in the same program?<span style=""> </span>A story about trains!</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style=""> </span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Traveling by train has become a growing and reliable alternative to flying, CBS reported. “In 2007, Amtrak serviced 26 million people, the most in its history.” With more difficult air travel, the popularity of trains seems to be on the rise.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">All that was missing from the program was a story to bridge books and trains – a story about <i style="">Tracks</i>, a novel in stories!</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">After all, what better way to pass the time on a relaxing train than with a good book?<span style=""> </span>And a book set on a train would certainly fit the mood.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out CBS Sunday Morning at their website.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml">http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml</a></span></p>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-55599555102572253382010-12-15T12:52:00.001-05:002010-12-15T12:53:41.961-05:00Flightless Goose Author Makes Frankfurt Hot List with TRACKSThis year, when the Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency took a handful of books with them to the Frankfurt Book Fair, prepared to accept offers for translation rights. One of the books on their “Hot List” was TRACKS.<br /><br />The Frankfurt Book Fair is the most important marketplace for books, media, rights, and licenses worldwide. More than 7,300 exhibitors from 100 countries, 299,000 visitors and over 10,000 journalists.<br /><br />Here is the announcement attendees at the fair read about the novel in stories:<br /><br /><strong>Eric D. Goodman<br /><br />TRACKS<br /><br />Atticus Books (World English – Summer 2011)<br /><br />A Tarantino-style LOVE ACTUALLY meets literary fiction — the reader journeys by train from Baltimore to Chicago via the perspectives of a diverse array of passengers.<br /></strong><br />As a result, the novel in stories might be translated into other languages in the near future! In the meantime, look for the English release of TRACKS in Summer 2011.<br /><br />Put TRACKS on your “hot list” too. Visit <a href="http://www.writeful.blogspot.com/">www.Writeful.blogspot.com</a> for more news on TRACKS as it becomes available.<br /><br />Learn more about the Frankfurt Book Fair at <a href="http://www.buchmesse.de/en/fbf/">http://www.buchmesse.de/en/fbf/</a>.Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-32023780400442521172010-12-04T09:38:00.001-05:002010-12-04T09:38:57.391-05:00Parents, Educators, Critics, Kids Recommend Flightless Goose<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><i style=""><span style="">Storybook entertains as it educates </span></i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></i></span><span style="font-size:130%;">, a full-color, hardcover storybook for children, is being praised as a “wonderful story,” “filled with many life lessons,” and “a story that every family should have.”<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Children, parents, and educators alike are captivated by the “vibrant and detailed” watercolors that “evoke the illustrations from the classic editions of fairy tales and nursery rhymes that many parents will remember from when they were children.” Readers are moved by the “beautiful tale,” that is told “clearly, gently, and sensitively” so it can be “read and understood by a wide range of children.”<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">As reviewers have pointed out, <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> is an entertaining and simple story, but the book touches on a number of subjects: bullying and teasing, treating others with dignity and respect, overcoming difficulties, focusing on positive strengths, self-worth, confidence, compassion, dealing with adversity, being a friend, coping with disability, the value of being different, practicing road and automotive safety, tolerance, diversity, and more. Children understand, without feeling as though they’ve been taught, that everyone is different and everyone can make a difference.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A number of reviewers, mothers, and educators have endorsed <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> as a great holiday gift for any child, especially those between 2-8 years old. It’s a great way to open a discussion on a number of important topics.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">But don’t take our word for it; check out what What critics, the media, educators, parents, and children are saying about <i style="">Flightless Goose …</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""> </span></i></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"<em><span style="">... Flightless Goose</span></em> is appropriately simple without being simplistic, and its lessons -- that challenges can be overcome, that being different doesn’t mean being less of a person, and that everyone has something they are good at -- are important ones … The story is told in a way that is likely to be appealing and exciting to younger children without being condescending to older ones.”<br /></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">The Potomac</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Wonderful story … a job well done.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- Gregory B. Gallagher, <i style="">Sesame Street</i> writer and Executive producer of <i style="">Ambassadors of the Environment</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“<em><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></em> is a beautiful tale along the lines of the old favourite <em><span style="">The Ugly Duckling</span></em>. The illustrations by Eric's wife, Nataliya, are classically done and remind me of Charles Dickens' <em><span style="">Oliver Twist</span></em>. This book will be one my own children will cherish and it will be passed down for many generations."<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- YA author <a href="http://www.kristingroulx.com/" target="_blank">Kristin Groulx</a> (<em><span style="">The Ghost of Colby Drive</span></em>/mis-adventures of Alyson Bell series)</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""> </span>“Brave goose lives on in colorful children’s book. … delightful story. Your children can be entertained as they learn lessons about overcoming challenges, accepting different people and focusing on positive strengths.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Towson Times</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“‘Grounded Goose’ walks away a winner.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Baltimore Examiner</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;">“Sweet tale for children to remind them unkind words hurt, teasing is wrong, and being different can be special and wonderful in many ways.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;">-<i style="">-Mom Bloggers Club</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“<em><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></em> tells its story clearly, gently, and sensitively. This story can be read to and understood by a wide range of children. It is wonderfully full of enough details to let the reader and readee become linked with the characters without being cluttered. The heroes of the story are believable and act appropriately to the story line — believable.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- Amazon Review</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Kid’s Pick! A wise tale about a goose that becomes unable to fly and must learn to cope with the challenges of being different.”<span style=""> </span><br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<em><span style="">Abilities Magazine</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“The word disability is not mentioned in the text, but the story deals with disabling conditions and teaches about overcoming challenges, focusing on positive strengths, and treating others with respect and dignity. In the end, the flightless goose develops a talent no other goose has, which helps him save the day.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Hearing Review</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="">“Flightless Goose</span></em></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> teaches important lessons to children about automotive safety [and] being watchful of play areas ...”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Automotive Industries Magazine<br /></span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“… watercolors … are vibrant and detailed … and evoke the illustrations from the classic editions of fairy tales and nursery rhymes that many parents will remember from when they were children. The word choice and presentation will encourage younger readers to expand their vocabularies without missing the key meanings, and will also satisfy older and more skilled readers.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">The Potomac</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Gilbert, the "Flightless Goose," lives on, thanks to a Rodgers Forge couple who have immortalized him in a full-color, hardcover children's book. Gilbert has lessons to teach.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Towson Times</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> “Warm and wonderful fable … Don’t duck this goose!”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">GottaWrite Girl: Adventures in Children’s Literature</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“As a fourth grade teacher I would have loved to have used this book in my classroom for a lesson in compassion, friendship, being unique and tolerance. <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> is a great story filled with many life lessons.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style=""><span style="">--</span></b><i style=""><span style="">Mama’s Little Chick</span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""><br /> </span></i></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“<em><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></em> teaches children/grandchildren important lessons. Without being obvious, not even mentioning the word "disability" in the text, the book is very much about dealing with disabling conditions. “<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Senior Beacon</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Besides being a fun book that children enjoy, <em><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></em> is a classic story with vivid illustrations, and an aim to make the world a better place one kid at a time by teaching them to be kind to one another, to accept people as they are, and to treat all people (and geese) with dignity and respect. If you’re looking for a book to give to a child in your life, <em><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></em> is one the child will enjoy, and learn from.”<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <em><span style="">Diversity Rules</span></em></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style=""><br /> </span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">“Flightless Goose</span></i></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is a story that every family should have. This story touched me in so many ways. I cannot tell you how many kids ask questions about [my son] being in a wheelchair. Teach them to reach out to a kid who is a little different. You’d be amazed at how much you will learn and be changed for the better. This is a book that every family should have and should read often.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">A Review and a Giveaway</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""> “Children all over America will identify with Gilbert the flightless goose as he learns very important lessons about <u>friendship</u>, <u>being different</u> and taking an <u>adversity</u> and turning it into a triumph! This is a great story to read to your children to teach them about <u>self worth, tolerance and camaraderie. </u>This book would also fit well with any anti-bullying program for young kids. <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> would make a great donation to your child's school library and to your local public library.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">--Intentional Conscientious Parenting</span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""><br /> </span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">F</span>lightless Goose</span></span></i> is a wonderful story that brings empathy from children, teaches children about tolerance, and brings out conversation about friendship, teasing and bullying. For parents, educators and grandparents <i face="arial">Flightless Goose</i> is a great tool for starting the conversation about bullying, and it is a great way to encourage young children to accept each other despite of and because of their differences. <i><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></i> is a timeless story that could have been written 30 years ago or ten years from now, and it is a story that will be relevant to children everywhere in the world.” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <i style="">Story Time Under The Stars</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""> </span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“I used this book to support my lessons in grades one and two. My students loved Gilbert. [They] were able to ask questions, make comments, and we were able have a discussion. It was a wonderful story that really brought home the message of tolerance and friendship. <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> was a huge success!” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Tidbits From A Mom</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""> </span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;">“Nicely illustrated tale about a goose who is different from the other geese and is teased for his differences. The tale … shows how the goose learns to accept his differences and embrace his new abilities. He learns that although he is different from his friends, he is just as important as they and comes to embrace his own self-worth. It’s never too early to teach our kids that being different is alright, no matter what that difference may be. I highly recommend it for young readers.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">The Yin & Yang of Motherhood</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“This book addresses how we should embrace diversity, and it is a great way to introduce your child to the idea that being different is not a bad thing, and that everyone has unique strengths. I read the book to my son, who is 4. The fact that he asked questions showed that he was engaged in the story and was actually getting something out of it. This book … is an opportunity to address being careful when being close to the road, what disabilities are, and being wary of strangers.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">At Home Moma</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">“[Flightless Goose</span></i></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is] such a special treat. The story itself is captivating, fun and educational making this book a children’s must read. I read the story to my 6 year old niece Juju, and she loved it. She clearly got the message that no matter what happens you can work hard in learning to be good at something. She was able to follow each word in the book … in an artistic font, which caused her to focus not only on the pictures but on the words. I recommend this book to every child. The lessons taught are valuable.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Mom’s Tree House</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"What a beautiful book! I also read the book to my daughter, who will be turning seven shortly. Not surprisingly, she loved <i style="">Flightless Goose</i>. I highly recommend this book! It shares such an important message!”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Dearheart Designs</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">“Flightless Goose</span></i></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is an adorable book … a classic. The illustrations … have a calming artsy feel. A great starting point for some discussions with kids about bullying. Also a great lesson for our kids that we all have different strengths and no one does everything the best, but that we all have great value for what we are the best at.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Oh Boy Books: Helping Parents Find the Perfect Books To Encourage Their Kids’ Love of Reading</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Lovely illustrations for all you Goose lovers who adore great illustrations!”</span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">-- <span style="font-style: italic;">Goosebreeder</span></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""> </span>“My kids were excited. They worried about Gilbert facing the winter alone. They asked about Gilbert's friend Johnny who is in a wheelchair and were excited when Gilbert and Johnny were able to save the geese. The moral of the story is you can overcome any challenge and just because you are different doesn't mean that there isn't something you are good at and you are as good as anyone else.”</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Maria’s Space</i></span></p> <p style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“There are so many lessons to be learned in this story. Lessons about friendship, change, acceptance ... and just appreciating what makes you ... YOU. My youngest absolutely adored this book and insisted on sharing it with his best friend. <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> would make a wonderful addition to your child's personal library or an even greater donation to your child's school library.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Three Boys and an Old Lady</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><br /> </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“I loved this story! The book is a great reminder to make the best of every situation. It shares a valuable lesson that being different and unique from others makes us special and great. Along with the story were some wonderful illustrations that made me smile. The illustrations capture the essence of the story along with the childlike mindset. I recommend this book for children ages 2-8.”<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">A Cozy Reader’s Corner Review</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“Delightful and beautifully illustrated. This is a must have for your child’s home library. <i style="">Flightless Goose</i> is a tale of tolerance, friendship and embracing the qualities that make one unique instead of being ashamed of them. This book is a truly unique find. I don’t recall ever having read another children’s book that not only teaches tolerance, respect and emphasizes the joys of being unique - it also features a main character who is in a wheelchair. This book can also generate an important dialogue with your kids about crucial topics like being safe around the street and automobile safety. It also can spark conversations about tolerance, the ability to do what you want if you work hard enough, treating everyone with respect and many other valuable lessons.” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Dixie Diva</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="" lang="EN">“A great book about friendship … that teaches kids that everyone is different and it is not nice to make of others. Your child will love this book.”</span></strong></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="" lang="EN">--Moving Mommy’s Blog</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="" lang="EN"><br /></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“This book is a wonderfully illustrated tale of overcoming adversity and building friendships … with amazing drawings and life lessons that any child reading it would benefit from. Lessons about friendship, acceptance ... and just appreciating what makes a person and/or goose unique. I highly recommend this fantastic illustrated children's book.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">The Queen of Swag</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><span style=""> </span></b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“I was impressed … very cute story. The illustrations are beautiful! I was very pleased with how they helped emphasize the story! I give this book a 5/5 for anyone with younger children (or older ones you want to impress with a lesson on). It would make a great gift!”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">A Little Sanity</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""> </span></i></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“This book is a story about friendship, tolerance and self worth. It is a story about being different and wanting to belong. Beautiful watercolor illustrations!”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Beach Party of Five</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="" lang="EN">“Flightless Goose</span></em></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;"> addresses issues of acceptance and respect for everyone. Its message is touching but, more importantly for us, it’s a good story. I encourage you to give this book a try.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">A Bunch of Weird</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="" lang="EN"> </span></i></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:130%;">“This meaningful story </span><span style="font-size:130%;">teaches tolerance along with coping with adversity.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">--<i style="">Frugal Plus</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">“When I first read through <i>Flightless Goose</i> with my preschooler, I found my 6th grader inching closer and closer. This delightful tale that reminds us all, regardless of age, that unkind words hurt, teasing is wrong, and those who are different are special and wonderful in many ways.” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">--Is There a Bathroom on this Ship?</span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""><br /> </span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> “Children who are familiar with the song <i>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</i> will recognize its thematic connection to the Goodman's picture book <i>Flightless Goose</i>. Although the book's text is silent about Johnny's physical status, Nataliya Goodman's illustrations show that Johnny is in a wheelchair, a reality which adds additional meaning.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">--CM: Canadian Review of Materials</span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style=""><br /> </span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> Featured in the <i style="">Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun</i>, <i style="">JMWW</i>, <i style="">Eight-Stone Press Baltimore Shopping Guide 2009, Rodgers Forge Newsletter, </i>author Bathsheba Monk’s website, and on blogs, and websites around the world.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="">Flightless Goose</span></i></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is available in bookstores, at Amazon.com, at the publisher’s interactive website for children (<a href="http://www.flightlessgoose.com/">www.FlightlessGoose.com</a>) and at the original <a href="http://www.rungoose.com/">www.RunGoose.com</a> website.</span></p>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274540002587163199.post-85990002898910533232010-11-29T12:33:00.001-05:002010-11-29T12:34:45.383-05:00Goose Author's Novel Debut in Publishers LunchWhen an agent sells a book to a publisher, they usually place an announcement in <em><strong>Publishers Lunch</strong></em>, the industry newsletter published by <em><strong>Publisher’s Marketplace</strong></em>. <strong><em>Tracks</em></strong>, a novel in stories by <em>Flightless Goose</em> author Eric D. Goodman, is no exception.<br /><br />Below is the announcement of <em>Tracks</em>, that the <strong>Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency, Inc</strong>. recently placed in <em>Publishers Lunch</em>.<br /><br /><br /><em><strong>Fiction: Debut<br /><br />Eric D. Goodman's TRACKS,</strong> in which the reader journeys by train from Baltimore to Chicago via the perspectives of a diverse array of characters, to Dan Cafaro at Atticus Books, by Doris Michaels at DSM Agency (World English).<br /></em><br />Subscribe to <em>Publishers Lunch</em> at their page.<br /><a href="http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/lunch/subscribe.html">http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/lunch/subscribe.html</a>Eric D. Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409517856926998731noreply@blogger.com0