Faraway Tables Reviewed on Barbara Morrison’s Book Blog

 

Barbara Morrison, author and literary blogger, recently shared her thoughts on Faraway Tables.

She writes that the collection “moves around in time and space” while paying attention to “seemingly ordinary moments.” Whether it’s a memory sparked at Baltimore’s Museum of Industry, a winding clock, or a cup of coffee, she explains, the poems explore meaning in the everyday.

Barbara points out connections to my earlier fiction and highlights some of the poems that stood out to her, including “Relics,” “Embracing Hermithood,” and “Dogged Memories.”

She also notes the way the poems take on recent events like the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, and even climate change and consumerism—with a dose of humor and wordplay in poems like “Dogged Memories.”

You can read Barbara’s full review at the link below.
https://www.bmorrison.com/faraway-tables-by-eric-d-goodman/

Thanks to Barbara Morrison for sharing her thoughts on the collection!

Faraway Tables Reviewed in Loch Raven Review

I’m proud to share a review of Faraway Tables, published in Loch Raven Review, that was written by the late editor and poet Dan Cuddy.

Dan wrote:

“The commonplace is wonderfully changed by [Goodman’s] words into a full experience for reflection and celebration.”

He noted the emotional accessibility of the poems and their grounding in everyday life, describing the book as one that “engages the reader immediately.”

He even wrote, “Goodman maintains his quality of expression and insights throughout the book.”

I'm grateful for Dan’s thoughtful words..

You can read Dan Cuddy’s full review of Faraway Tables here:
https://thelochravenreview.net/eric-d-goodmans-faraway-tables-reviewed-by-dan-cuddy/

My poem, Fado, published in the guitar issue of Syncopation Literary Journal.

 

My Faraway Tables poem "Fado" has been published in the guitar issue of Syncopation Literary Journal, dedicated to the theme of the guitar. This issue brings together a variety of works that explore the instrument's influence on music and culture. 

For those interested in exploring the intersection of music and poetry, "Fado" can be read by accessing the following link. 

Additionally, the full guitar issue of Syncopation Literary Journal is available here. 

"Taste" and "Thanks for the Socks" in Fleas on the Dog

 

My Faraway Tables poems "Taste" and "Thanks for the Socks" were featured in Fleas on the Dog, an online literary  journal. Praised for their light touch and detailed observation, the editor likened my work to Norman Rockwell in words, noting the playfulness and perceptiveness in my writing.

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

To read the poems and the editor's full comments, visit the online publication.

Pests in the Workplace

My Faraway Tables poem, “Pests,” was published in the anthology, Which Side Are You On?. The anthology features about 80 poets and their workplace-themed poems. The anthology was published by Moonstone Press, part of Moonstone Arts Center in Philadelphia.

“Pests” is a workplace poem only in that it takes place in the workplace. It’s also a pandemic poem, and it focuses on those who take over the space while people were sheltered at home.

Learn more about the anthology and how to get your copy at Moonstone’s website.

https://moonstoneartscenter.org/category/moonstone-press/ 

 

“Countryman” in The Three Acts of Wayne Countryman

 

My Faraway Tables poem "Countryman" found its home in the pages of The Three Acts of Wayne Countryman. 

Published by Eight Stone Press, known for their captivating Smile, Hon, You're in Baltimore zine series.

You can read "Countryman" in The Three Acts of Wayne Countryman on the official website of Eight Stone Press:

https://eightstonepress.com/publications/ 

Join Me at the Table—With a Free Copy of Faraway Tables

 

Time is running out: today is the final day of Yorkshire Publishing’s promotion, offering you a free copy of the ebook version of Faraway Tables.

Not sure if poetry is for you? My collection has been described as accessible and relatable—even by readers who don’t often read poetry. So, give it a try!

For a sample, here is the second of my two book trailers.

Hungry for more? Today is the last day to get your free copy! 

One poem refers to the idea that the bill always comes at the end. But that’s not the case here. If so inclined, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon, GoodReads, or wherever you would like, although that is completely voluntary. What matters to us is sharing the work.

Get your free copy now!

Get Your Free Copy of the Collection Syncopation Calls “A Sensory Experience”

 

Syncopation Literary Journal recently published a review of Faraway Tables written by its founding editor, Natalie Welsh. 

“Throughout the collection, Goodman challenges his readers to consider their personal choices and the ultimate impacts these have on the world.”

She goes on to write, “Goodman uses tastes, music, and vivid descriptions to create a sensory experience for his readers. The seemingly mundane becomes extraordinary.”

Today is the last day that Yorkshire Publishing is offering readers that experience for free. Until midnight today, you can get a free copy of the ebook version of Faraway Tables at Amazon. 

If so inclined, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon, GoodReads, or wherever you would like

Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Join me at the table by getting your free copy of Faraway Tables today! 

Get A Free Copy of the Book North of Oxford calls an “Experience”

In the literary journal, North of Oxford, Reviewer Charles Rammelkamp says, “Faraway Tables is Eric D. Goodman’s first collection of poems—and it’s a good one.”

He goes on to say, “the emphasis is on experience, the sensory pleasures and pains that let us know we are alive.” 

Now, you can experience Faraway Tables without the need to pay the bill. Yorkshire Publishing, for a limited time, is offering readers a free copy of the ebook version. 

Check out the North of Oxford review here.

Get your free copy today! If so inclined, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon, GoodReads, or wherever you would like.

Get Your Free Copy of the Collection Loch Raven Review Says “Engages the Reader Immediately”

Today through May 1, you can get a free copy of my debut poetry collection, Faraway Tables. My publisher, Yorkshire Publishing, is making the ebook version available on Amazon for this limited time.

Loch Raven Review’s Editor, Dan Cuddy, said of the book, “the commonplace is wonderfully changed by his words into a full experience of reflection and celebration." 

He went on to say “Goodman maintains his quality of expression and insights throughout the book.”

You can read the full review here

Get your free copy today! If so inclined, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon, GoodReads, or wherever you would like.

Get Your Free Copy of this “Must Read” “Dazzling Collection” Today

 

Today, Yorkshire Publishing is making my debut poetry collection, Faraway Tables, available in ebook format for absolutely free—for a limited time.

The book has been called “a dazzling collection … with surprise detonated in many of the poem’s last lines (Toby Devens), “condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us” (Deanna Nikaido), and “thoughtful explorations of (a) place in a world nearly out of grasp” (Barbara DeCesare). 

There’s no catch—download it and decide whether you want to sample it or devour it. If so inclined, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon, GoodReads, or wherever you would like. And feel free to drop me a line to let me know what you think of it.

Check out the book trailer as an appetizer

Get a FREE copy of the ebook version of Faraway Tables! Get your copy today here!

Get Your Free Copy of the Book Avina Called “A Must-Read Poetry Collection”

In Author Anthony Avina’s review of Faraway Tables, he called the book “a powerful and engaging collection of poems!”

“Faraway Tables is a mesmerizing collection of poetry that captures the monumental and the mundane with eloquent precision. Memorable, honest, and passionately written author Eric D Goodman’s Faraway Tables is a must-read poetry collection.” 

You can read the full review here

For a limited time, from April 28 to May 1, you can get a FREE copy of the ebook version of Faraway Tables! If so inclined, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon, GoodReads, or wherever you would like 

Get your copy today!

BIG NEWS: Get Faraway Tables for Free

Mark your calendars: from April 28 to May 1, Yorkshire Publishing is running a special promotion and offering you a free copy of the ebook version of Faraway Tables .

Deanna Nikaido, author of How to Write a Poem , called these poems “condensed journeys reminding us of what shapes us.” Toby Devens, author of My Best Mid-Life Crisis (Yet) , described them as “a dazzling collection … with surprise detonated in many of the poem’s last lines,” while Hezekia Stretch, poetry editor for Fleas on a Dog Literary Journal , praised the work as “playful, erudite, perceptive. Norman Rockwell in words.”

Don’t miss out! Get your own free copy of Faraway Tables between April 28 and May 1.

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“Steamy Web” in Life in Me Like Grass on Fire

 

This is one of the poems from Faraway Tables that was originally written and published back in 2011, in the poetry anthology Life in Me Like Grass on Fire.

The anthology is still available if you're interested!

Get it in print here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Me-Like-Grass-Fire/dp/0982003218

Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour: Final Review from The True Book Addict

The Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour concludes with a reflective and heartfelt review from Michelle at The True Book Addict. This final review captures the emotional essence of the collection and its ability to connect deeply with readers.

Michelle praises Faraway Tables for “touching on many subjects … life during and after the pandemic, world affairs, climate change, and the ever-changing and inevitable winding down of life.” She highlights the relatable and poignant nature of the poems, saying, “Poetry always seems to understand life and the world. These poems are no different.”

Review highlights:

• “Toast to Friendship”: “The war in Ukraine weighs heavily on our minds as it continues on and on. This poem captured the sorrow of what was, what is, and perhaps what could be again (we can only hope).”
  “These people in Kiev—people just like us—
  no longer worried about
  when to go to the store for toothpaste,
  but whether their sons and daughters
  would live in an independent nation,
  or live at all.”

• “Embracing Hermithood”: “If the pandemic could be looked at in a more positive light, these stanzas demonstrate this… it helped me to slow down and to be more centered.”
  “The pandemic drives us into
  our isolated caves. Gives us an excuse
  to be what we want to be.”

• “Sassy”: “The loss of a beloved pet. This one brought tears to my eyes.”
  “How I always wanted to sleep in
  an extra ten minutes
  when it was my turn to walk you.
  How I long to walk with you—
  at any hour—now.”

• “Water Fall Blues”: “A sad reality, and a harsh reality for people losing access to fresh water.”
  “Our off-the-beaten-path
  waterfall is nowhere to be found. Has it
  evaporated, or can we simply not find it?”

Michelle concludes by calling Faraway Tables “an excellent debut collection” and expressing excitement for future collections. She writes, “I think you will relate to this collection. An excellent debut collection.”

I’m so grateful to Michelle and all the reviewers who participated in the Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour. Your thoughtful reviews have made this journey unforgettable.

Read the full review here: The True Book Addict.

The tour may have ended, but the journey of Faraway Tables continues! Join us at the table by getting your copy today!

Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour: Review from Author Anthony Avina’s Blog

The Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour continues with a glowing review from the Author Anthony Avina’s Blog. Anthony Avina describes the collection as a powerful exploration of the monumental and the mundane, blending personal and global themes in a way that resonates deeply with readers.

Anthony highlights the collection’s ability to connect with readers on an emotional level, calling it “memorable, honest, and passionately written.” Here are a few key takeaways from the review:

• “Each poem stands alone while contributing to the collective theme of life’s journey and the essence of being human.”

• “The collection’s imagery and tone leave a lasting impact, drawing readers into the poet’s intent and experiences.”

• “Themes range from personal, everyday moments of love and connection to broader social commentaries on topics like the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine.”

Anthony emphasizes the accessibility of Faraway Tables, noting how its relatability allows readers from all backgrounds to connect with the collection. He concludes by calling it “a must-read poetry collection” that evokes a strong emotional response and speaks to the universal experiences of recent years.

Rated 10/10, Faraway Tables is celebrated for its ability to blend profound themes with relatable moments, making it a collection that leaves a lasting impression.

Read the full review here: Author Anthony Avina Blog.

Stay tuned as the Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour continues!

 

Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour: Review from Review Tales

The Faraway Tables Poetic Book Tour continues with a thoughtful review by Jeyran Main on Review Tales. This review beautifully captures the essence of the collection, highlighting its exploration of personal and global shifts shaped by the COVID pandemic.

Jeyran describes Faraway Tables as “a captivating poetry collection that beautifully bridges the grand and the everyday.” The review emphasizes the collection’s reflection on life’s transitions and the courage required to navigate an ever-evolving reality. Themes of loss, resilience, and hope are woven throughout, making the collection both timely and timeless.

Highlights from the review include:

• Faraway Tables celebrates the beauty in small, quiet moments, described as “a faraway table offering a meal to be enjoyed slowly.” Goodman’s vivid imagery transports readers across times and places, encouraging reflection on life’s delicate beauty.

• The tension between stillness and motion during the pandemic resonates deeply in the poems, reflecting the complexities of adapting to change and finding connection in a distanced world.

• Jeyran praises the collection for its thoughtful meditation on the human condition, noting how it invites readers to find meaning in the ordinary while grappling with monumental changes.

Ultimately, Jeyran concludes that Faraway Tables is “a powerful and moving read,” offering a resonant meditation on life’s ever-shifting landscape.

Read the full review here: Review Tales.