Kim Gek Lin Short on Faraway Tables: “A Quiet Exuberance”

Poets and readers have taken their places at the table! Today's endorsement comes from poet Kim Gek Lin Short, author of China Cowboy and Run. Kim Gek Lin Short writes:

“Faraway Tables is a postpandemic Lost and Found in which the quotidian is remade and emulsified in the stuck clock of memory. Redolent with palaver and puns, plus the guitarra of fado and the cuckoo of good times, these poems—replete with the provenance of nostalgia—are time capsules in the armchair tourist’s pillbox. Goodman’s reminiscences have a quiet exuberance, like finding a table for two in one’s mind, the intimate conversation is a duet between the white noise of clanking cutlery and the rhythms of recollection.”

Faraway Tables released on October 1 by Yorkshire Publishing. Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com. 

 

Travel Feature on Charlottesville, Monticello, and Mount Vernon Published in Baltimore Style

 

My travel feature on Charlottesville, Monticello, and Mount Vernon was published in last year’s August/September issue of Baltimore Style Magazine.

In the article, "Virginia's Presidential Mountains: Monticello and Mount Vernon," I explore the history, architecture, and wine country of this beautiful region in Virginia. I also take a look at the complex legacies of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, two of the nation's founding fathers who called Virginia home.

The story takes a look at Jefferson's legacy not only at Monticello, but America's first public university, which he created. It also explores Charlottesville's vibrant wine culture.

At George Washington's Mount Vernon, the story looks at the home and the grounds of America's first president.

Both estates include tours of the homes, the grounds, and don't shy away from the contradictions: that such great champions of freedom both owned slaves.

The feature also includes a sidebar on other presidential homes in Virginia--which gave the United States more presidents than any other state.

You can find a PDF version of the magazine at the link below. You'll find my article on pages 10 and 11.

https://dmag.baltimorestyle.com/August-2023/index.html

Barbara DeCesare on Faraway Tables: “A Surreal Metamorphosis in Mirrors and Headlines”

 

Poets and readers are seated at the table! Today's endorsement comes from poet Barbara DeCesare, known for her collections Silent Type and JigSawEyeSore. DeCesare writes:

“The poems of Faraway Tables explore the transition of life into middle age, through Covid, renegotiating connections that become increasingly distant through technology, and the struggles of maintaining relevance in a freshly foreign world. The poems navigate the competition of desire to control and to relinquish control, the grief of releasing what was and struggle to love what is.

“Goodman considers his transformation into wildness during the years of pandemic-induced isolation, and notes the world likewise becoming less tame — vacation travel memories usurped by destruction and recent war, concerns about the world his children inherit. He is confronted with a surreal metamorphosis in mirrors and headlines.  

“Goodman's thoughtful explorations of his place in a world nearly out of grasp offer insight into the courage necessary to love a life that's no longer altogether familiar.”

Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com. 

Did you see Yorkshire's Press Release for Faraway Tables?

Yorkshire Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Faraway Tables, the debut poetry collection by author Eric D. Goodman. Published on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Faraway Tables offers a captivating exploration of memory, human connection, and the ever-changing world we navigate.

“We are incredibly proud to publish Eric D. Goodman’s insightful and evocative poems,” said Kent Denmark, President of Yorkshire Publishing. “Readers are in for a real treat when they take their places at Eric’s poetic table.”

We at Yorkshire Publishing are not the only ones who loved the collection. Poet Toby Devens calls it a “dazzling collection,” a fusion of the ordinary and the extraordinary that traverses “marvelous times and places in the world and in the heart.”

Deanna Nikaido describes the poems as “condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us,” a testament to the enduring impact of our experiences.

Prepare to be surprised and delighted, according to Charles Rammelkamp, who finds Goodman’s poems ranging “around the world,” capturing both the personal sting of global events and the joys of faraway connections.

Find out what other poets and readers have said about Faraway Tables below.

Read the full press release from Yorkshire Publishing here.

Order your copy now here.

Faraway Tables Has a New Web Page

If you’ve followed my writing in the past, you know that each of my books has a dedicated web page at my website, www.EricDGoodman.com. I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new web page dedicated entirely to my collection, Faraway Tables.

Head over to www.EricDGoodman.com/Tables to learn all about the my debut poetry collection, including:

• A description of the book.
• Reviews and advance praise from readers, reviewers, and poets who have found their seats at the table.
• The latest news and update about Faraway Tables, including new reviews, book trailers, events, and developments as they happen.

Learn more about Faraway Tables at www.EricDGoodman.com/Tables.

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 here.

Yorkshire Publishes Interview with Debut Poet

In coordination with the release of Faraway Tables, the debut collection of poetry by author Eric D. Goodman, Yorkshire Publishing has published an interview with the poet and author. 

Faraway Tables offers a captivating exploration of memory, human connection, and the ever-changing world we navigate.

The interview covers such topics as the inspiration behind the collection, what readers should expect to experience when reading the poems, and what other authors or books have inspired the book and the writing  journey.

"I'd like readers to find poems in Faraway Tables that they can relate to, that they can feel a connection with," Eric said. "Those "a-ha" moments when a reader nods or smiles or thinks, "I know that feeling" or "I've been there."

Read the full interview from Yorkshire Publishing here.

Order your copy now at here.

Hezekiah Scretch on Faraway Tables: “Playful, Erudite, Perceptive”

Poets and readers are taking their places at the table. Today's endorsement comes from Hezekiah Scretch, poetry editor for Fleas on the Dog Literary Journal. Scretch writes:

“Eric D. Goodman writes with such a light hand. He sees endearing details in everyday happenstances—playful, erudite, perceptive. Norman Rockwell in words.”

Learn more about the book, order information, and news about the collection by staying tuned to this blog and at www.EricDGoodman.com.

 

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 here or at Amazon.

Join the conversation online using #FarawayTables and share your thoughts on this collection.

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