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October 10, 2024
Sherry Audette Morrow on Faraway Tables: “Carries its Readers Across Boundaries”
Today's advance praise for Faraway Tables comes from poet Sherry Audette Morrow, author of Välittää. Morrow writes:
“‘I had only to let go of myself.’ With the insight of a global citizen and his cheeky good humor, Eric D. Goodman challenges us to let go of self and traverse unfamiliar climes, from the streets and suburbs of Baltimore to post-Soviet St. Petersburg, a Scottish pub, a public bath in Budapest, and beyond. Goodman’s collection Faraway Tables carries its readers across boundaries — the personal, the political, and the geopolitical — and into those vital realms of memory and time that recall us to the comfort, the connections, and the love that see us home.”
Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
“‘I had only to let go of myself.’ With the insight of a global citizen and his cheeky good humor, Eric D. Goodman challenges us to let go of self and traverse unfamiliar climes, from the streets and suburbs of Baltimore to post-Soviet St. Petersburg, a Scottish pub, a public bath in Budapest, and beyond. Goodman’s collection Faraway Tables carries its readers across boundaries — the personal, the political, and the geopolitical — and into those vital realms of memory and time that recall us to the comfort, the connections, and the love that see us home.”
Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
October 9, 2024
Faraway Tables Full Cover Reveal
We previously shared the front cover of Faraway Tables. Now, we’re excited to reveal the full cover for the forthcoming debut poetry collection.
The minimalist painting by Gene McCormick graces the front cover. True to his style and to the essence of my collection, the cover invites readers to join the table for a journey both introspective and global.
The publisher decided to include folded cover flaps for Faraway Tables, giving the trade paperback a bit more of a deluxe feel.
Take a look at the full cover, learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
The minimalist painting by Gene McCormick graces the front cover. True to his style and to the essence of my collection, the cover invites readers to join the table for a journey both introspective and global.
The publisher decided to include folded cover flaps for Faraway Tables, giving the trade paperback a bit more of a deluxe feel.
Take a look at the full cover, learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
Second Book Trailer for Faraway Tables
A second book trailer for Faraway Tables has dropped! This video captures the essence of the collection, transporting you across continents and cultures, introspection and nostalgia.
Alexander Goodman and Bare Bones Cinema Works directed and produced the first and second book trailers with scenes of me reading passages from my poems with other original film footage for the trailer.
Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
Find your place at the table; watch the trailer now!
Watch the Faraway Tables Book Trailer 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XzMJ...
Alexander Goodman and Bare Bones Cinema Works directed and produced the first and second book trailers with scenes of me reading passages from my poems with other original film footage for the trailer.
Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
Find your place at the table; watch the trailer now!
Watch the Faraway Tables Book Trailer 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XzMJ...
New Book Trailer Drops for Faraway Tables
The official book trailer for Faraway Tables has arrived! This video captures the essence of the collection, transporting you across continents and cultures, introspection and nostalgia.
Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
Find your place at the table; watch the trailer now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0PZ_...
Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
Find your place at the table; watch the trailer now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0PZ_...
Charles Rammelkamp on Faraway Tables: “Brooding on the Vastness of Experience”
The most recent poet to take a place at the table is Charles Rammelkamp, known for such works as Field of Happiness, Mortal Coil, Catastroika, and American Zeitgeist. Rammelkamp writes:
“Eric D. Goodman has always been known for taking the long view of life, as his novel Womb demonstrates, an unborn child looking into the abyss of a future all tangled up with the past. Now, in his debut poetry collection, he takes the same perspective, only this time it’s more pithy, more concise. Goodman’s poetry ranges around the world.
“While Goodman can lyrically capture the personal distress of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through reflections on friendships, he can also nostalgically evoke the joy of the faraway tables in a Munich beer hall or a Portuguese pub – or the feast-day table at his 1994 Russian wedding.
“Largely composed during the Covid pandemic, the poems in this collection reveal a mind brooding on the vastness of experience and the essential values that make life worth living, from family and culture to nature and friendships.”
Learn more about the book, pre-order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
“Eric D. Goodman has always been known for taking the long view of life, as his novel Womb demonstrates, an unborn child looking into the abyss of a future all tangled up with the past. Now, in his debut poetry collection, he takes the same perspective, only this time it’s more pithy, more concise. Goodman’s poetry ranges around the world.
“While Goodman can lyrically capture the personal distress of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through reflections on friendships, he can also nostalgically evoke the joy of the faraway tables in a Munich beer hall or a Portuguese pub – or the feast-day table at his 1994 Russian wedding.
“Largely composed during the Covid pandemic, the poems in this collection reveal a mind brooding on the vastness of experience and the essential values that make life worth living, from family and culture to nature and friendships.”
Learn more about the book, pre-order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
October 8, 2024
"Avocado Toast," published in Border Beats
My poem, "Avocado Toast," has been featured in Border Beats, a thought-provoking collection that explores the concept of borders—both physical and metaphorical—in shaping our lives, identities, and cultures.
The anthology provides a rich tapestry of essays, stories, and poetry that delve into the complexities of human existence through the lens of borders.
You can find Border Beats on Amazon, available in paperback for $15.00. The anthology features a range of unique voices and perspectives that are well worth crossing the border for.
Enjoy some “Avacado Toast” at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C...
The anthology provides a rich tapestry of essays, stories, and poetry that delve into the complexities of human existence through the lens of borders.
You can find Border Beats on Amazon, available in paperback for $15.00. The anthology features a range of unique voices and perspectives that are well worth crossing the border for.
Enjoy some “Avacado Toast” at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C...
Faraway Tables Featured at My Dead Aunt’s Books on October 13
On Sunday, October 13, My Dead Aunt’s Books in Hyattsville, Maryland, will host a reading event featuring my debut poetry collection, Faraway Tables. I’ll be reading selected poems from the collection, offering a glimpse into themes of memory, human connection, and reflection.
After the featured readings, there will be an open mic for audience members to share their own work. The event is free and open to the public, and signed copies of Faraway Tables will be available.
Learn more about My Dead Aunt’s Books and the event at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/mydeadauntsb...
After the featured readings, there will be an open mic for audience members to share their own work. The event is free and open to the public, and signed copies of Faraway Tables will be available.
Learn more about My Dead Aunt’s Books and the event at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/mydeadauntsb...
October 1, 2024
It’s Here! Celebrate Release Day with Faraway Tables!
Join us at the table for a grand celebratory feast! Today, October 1, marks the official release of Faraway Tables, my highly anticipated debut poetry collection.
This captivating exploration of memory, human connection, and the ever-changing world we navigate has garnered praise from fellow poets and reviewers alike.
Barbara DeCesare describes the collection as a “thoughtful exploration of a world nearly out of grasp,” touching on aging, the impact of the pandemic, and the search for meaning in a changing world.
Kim Gek Lin Short calls Faraway Tables “a postpandemic Lost and Found” and highlights the evocative language and the bittersweet beauty of nostalgia.
Dianna Nikaido described the poems as “condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us.”
Hezekiah Scretch, poetry editor for Fleas on the Dog Literary Journal, described the poems as “playful, erudite, perceptive. Norman Rockwell in words.”
Prepare to be surprised, delighted, and perhaps a little homesick for places you've never been. The poems of Faraway Tables traverse continents and cultures, weaving a tapestry of experiences that resonate on a universal level.
Don't miss out! Reserve your place at the table! Order your copy of Faraway Tables today from your favorite bookstore or online retailer. You can also order directly from the publisher at the following link: https://yorkshirepublishing.com/shop/... or at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... .
Join the conversation online using #FarawayTables and share your thoughts on this collection.
Your table is ready. Savor it.
#FarawayTables
This captivating exploration of memory, human connection, and the ever-changing world we navigate has garnered praise from fellow poets and reviewers alike.
Barbara DeCesare describes the collection as a “thoughtful exploration of a world nearly out of grasp,” touching on aging, the impact of the pandemic, and the search for meaning in a changing world.
Kim Gek Lin Short calls Faraway Tables “a postpandemic Lost and Found” and highlights the evocative language and the bittersweet beauty of nostalgia.
Dianna Nikaido described the poems as “condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us.”
Hezekiah Scretch, poetry editor for Fleas on the Dog Literary Journal, described the poems as “playful, erudite, perceptive. Norman Rockwell in words.”
Prepare to be surprised, delighted, and perhaps a little homesick for places you've never been. The poems of Faraway Tables traverse continents and cultures, weaving a tapestry of experiences that resonate on a universal level.
Don't miss out! Reserve your place at the table! Order your copy of Faraway Tables today from your favorite bookstore or online retailer. You can also order directly from the publisher at the following link: https://yorkshirepublishing.com/shop/... or at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... .
Join the conversation online using #FarawayTables and share your thoughts on this collection.
Your table is ready. Savor it.
#FarawayTables
You May Have Already Sampled Faraway Tables
There’s a good chance you've already encountered a sample of Faraway Tables before the collection is even published.
That’s because more than 40 of the poems from the debut collection have been published in print and online literary journals. From the contemplative “Patience” in Main Street Rag to the playful defiance of “Social Media Boycott” in Mid-Atlantic Review; from the observational “Sissons” in North of Oxford to the longing “Water Fall Blues” in Gargoyle, these poems have cast a wide net.
Faraway Tables sets the table and brings them all together—along with even more not-yet-published poems—into a coherent collection.
Whether you've encountered these poems before or are preparing to discover them for the first time, make your reservation by pre-ordering your copy of Faraway Tables today.
Faraway Tables will be released on Tuesday, October 1 by Yorkshire Publishing. Learn more about the book, pre-order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
That’s because more than 40 of the poems from the debut collection have been published in print and online literary journals. From the contemplative “Patience” in Main Street Rag to the playful defiance of “Social Media Boycott” in Mid-Atlantic Review; from the observational “Sissons” in North of Oxford to the longing “Water Fall Blues” in Gargoyle, these poems have cast a wide net.
Faraway Tables sets the table and brings them all together—along with even more not-yet-published poems—into a coherent collection.
Whether you've encountered these poems before or are preparing to discover them for the first time, make your reservation by pre-ordering your copy of Faraway Tables today.
Faraway Tables will be released on Tuesday, October 1 by Yorkshire Publishing. Learn more about the book, pre-order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
September 30, 2024
Deanna Nikaido on Faraway Tables: “Condensed Journeys Reminding Us of What Shapes Us”
Deanna Nikaido knows how to write a poem—she wrote the book on it! She also knows how to read one.
Today's endorsement comes from Deanna Nikaido, whose works include How To Write a Poem, Voice Like Water, and Vibrating With Silence. Nikaido writes:
“If life is an invitation, poetry helps us to recall how we show up. These poems are condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us and how each unique ingredient makes a poem of us.”
Faraway Tables will be released on Tuesday, October 1 by Yorkshire Publishing. Learn more about the book, pre-order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
Today's endorsement comes from Deanna Nikaido, whose works include How To Write a Poem, Voice Like Water, and Vibrating With Silence. Nikaido writes:
“If life is an invitation, poetry helps us to recall how we show up. These poems are condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us and how each unique ingredient makes a poem of us.”
Faraway Tables will be released on Tuesday, October 1 by Yorkshire Publishing. Learn more about the book, pre-order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.
