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Faraway Tables on WBJC’s BookNotes – January

I’m honored that Faraway Tables will be featured on WBJC’s BookNotes program this January.

Baltimore’s Classical Music Station will be highlighting my debut poetry collection as host Judith Krummeck interviews me about this new literary turn.

Don’t forget to tune in to 9135 FM or wbjc.com! The broadcast airs at 5:15 on the first Friday of January and again at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of January. It will also be archived here: https://www.wbjc.com/our-programs/boo...

Five Poems in BlazeVOX Journal

Five of my poems, "Taste," "As for the Ticket," "Tremble," "Community Workshop," and "Thanks for the Socks," were featured in the Fall 2023 issue of BlazeVOX Journal. This issue showcases a variety of contemporary poetry.

Read the poems in the latest BlazeVOX here: https://www.blazevox.org/BX%20Covers/...

Lit & Art at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower – December 21

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 21, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. for a special Lit & Art event at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower! Join us for an afternoon of readings by talented writers, including Danielle Ariano, Shirley J. Brewer, Nitin Jagdish, and myself, along with music by Red Sammy and emcee Judith Krummeck. I’ll be reading selections from Faraway Tables, so come out for a great afternoon of literature, music, and art.

Learn more about this event and the featured talent by visiting the Lit And Art Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LitAn...

Charles Rammelkamp’s review of Faraway Tables in North of Oxford

I'm pleased to share that Faraway Tables has been reviewed by poet and editor Charles Rammelkamp in the literary journal North of Oxford. In this thoughtful review, Rammelkamp delves into the themes of memory, nostalgia, and global connection that weave through the collection. He reflects on how the poems capture both the personal and the universal, exploring moments that resonate across borders and generations.

“Faraway Tables is a delightful read that provokes philosophical self-reflection.”

It’s always rewarding to see how readers and fellow writers connect with the work, and I’m grateful to North of Oxford and Charles Rammelkamp for this generous review.

Read the full review here: https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/2...

Family-Friendly Portugal Story Published on Baltimore's Child Magazine Website

My Portugal story was published in Baltimore's Child Magazine.

Come along on a journey through Lisbon, a city steeped in historical significance and cultural richness. Discover the age-old Alfama district and take in sweeping vistas from Castelo de São Jorge.

Read about our fascinating destinations here: https://www.baltimoreschild.com/lisbo...

Faraway Tables Kindle Sale – December 1-10

If you’ve been waiting to grab a copy of Faraway Tables, now’s your chance! From December 1 through December 10, you can get the Kindle edition for only $0.99. This is the perfect opportunity to dive into my debut poetry collection at a great price. Don’t miss out!

https://www.amazon.com/Faraway-Tables...

The Novel According to Irving

John Irving found he needed to know where he was heading in order to get there when writing The World According to Garp, perhaps his best-known novel. He didn't realize it till he got to the end, however.
When Irving began the novel, he wrote, "In the world according to Garp, we are all terminal cases." He thought he was writing the novel's first line. Then he thought it would be more effective as a conclusion to the first chapter.
"First I thought it was the first chapter, then the second, then it slowly made its way through the novel until I finally realized it was the end." Of course, the line ended up being the book's final sentence.
Since Garp, Irving says he has always focused on the final line before moving on to the rest of the story. "That makes it as if the story already happened to me. I already know what I need to say and only need to focus on how to say it — the language and structure and tone."
Not all authors agree.

Find out more about Irving and Garp at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...

Faraway Tables Reviewed in Syncopation Literary Journal

I’m excited to share that Faraway Tables has been reviewed by the founding editor of Syncopation Literary Journal!

This thoughtful review highlights the collection’s sensory elements, noting how tastes, music, and vivid descriptions create an immersive experience for readers. Reflecting on today’s anxieties, the review acknowledges an overarching theme of hope within the poems.

”Throughout the collection, Goodman challenges his readers to consider their personal choices and the ultimate impacts that these have on the world,” Natalie Welsh writes. “While many of the poems reflect on today’s global anxieties, there is an overarching theme of hope, such as when Goodman imagines his own children one day sharing drinks with the children of his Ukrainian and Russian friends.”

Read the full review here: https://syncopationliteraryjournal.wo...

JMWW Journal Publishes Excerpts from Faraway Tables

I’m excited to share that JMWW Journal has published an excerpt of three poems from Faraway Tables! “Poolside with Wilford Brimley,” “Dogwoods,” and “Elastic.”

Read the full excerpt here: https://jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2024/1...

Five Recent Poems Published in Bold Monkey Review

My poems “The Web in Your Path”, “Power of Positive Thinking”, “Pests”, “Celebratory Condolence”, “Barefoot” have been featured in Bold Monkey Review.

Some of the poems touch on bad ends, and others are perhaps more hopeful, each with a somewhat twisted sense of humor.

Enjoy my five poems, along with others, at Bold Monkey Review.
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