Watch for Cicadas This April

My forthcoming novel, Wrecks and Ruins, now has a launch date. The short novel, being published by Loyola University’s Apprentice House Press, will be released on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Wrecks and Ruins will be my sixth published book, and my third consecutive book released by Apprentice House Press. Scroll down to previous blog for more information.

While you’re waiting for Wrecks and Ruins, learn more about my last novel from Apprentice House, The Color of Jadeite, at the link below.

https://www.apprenticehouse.com/?s=jadeite

 

Deborah Kalb’s Jadeite Interview

 

Since 2012, Deborah Kalb has been interviewing authors about their books and the writing process. Her interviews are always inspiring and informative. Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss my latest novel, The Color of Jadeite with her.

 

Why the change of genre, from literary to thriller? What inspired the idea? Were there any surprises that came about when conducting the research for this novel? These and other questions are asked and answered at Debora Kalb’s Author Q and A Blog.

 

http://deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2020/10/q-with-eric-d-goodman.html

JMWW Reveals Origin of Jadeite

Recently I was invited by the literary journal, JMWW, to write about the origin of my new literary thriller, The Color of Jadeite. From the first spark of an idea to the first draft, what went into the creation of this adventure novel? How was it different from my other novels in terms of creation? What came first, the characters or the plot? Or, in this case, something completely different?

 

Explore the origins of The Color of Jadeite, brought to you by JMWW.

 

 https://jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2020/10/05/origins-the-color-of-jadeite-by-eric-d-goodman/

 

Do Writing Habits Change With Genre?

That is the question posed to me by Savvy Verse and Wit, the DC-based blog dedicated to literary and poetic works. That is a hefty question, so rather than respond with a quick and simple answer, I responded with an entire guest blog post.

 

A good story is a good story, regardless of genre. However, I did find my approach in developing and writing The Color of Jadeite to be different because of the amount of plotting, number of characters with their individual situations, and the logistics of getting them from one setting to another.

 

Learn more about the writing and plotting of The Color of Jadeite by reading my guest blog post published by Savvy Verse and Wit.

 

https://savvyverseandwit.com/2020/09/guest-post-do-writing-habits-change-when-switching-genres-by-eric-d-goodman-author-of-the-color-of-jadeite.html

 

Give the Gift of Jadeite This Holiday Season

Make Your Black Friday Jadeite Friday

This year, color your Black Friday the color of jadeite. Whether you decide to snag your copy of the new literary thriller, The Color of Jadeite, on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or anywhere in between, here’s an incentive to get your copy now.

 

If you purchase your signed paperback or hardcover directly from me, I’ll throw in a free copy of one of my previous books as well. Two books for the price of one! And, according to the reviews and endorsements, it’s well worth your reading time and book-buying dollar.

 

Here’s how to take advantage of this BOGO deal. Email me directly at edgewriter at gmail dot com and place your order using a credit card, PayPal, Zelle, CashAp, or your payment method of choice. Even a personal check works! And who am I to tell you not to mail cash?

 

Or, buy from the “EdgeWriter Books” seller on Amazon, which you can find on the list under “New” or “Collectable” options at this link:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Jadeite-Eric-D-Goodman/dp/1627202862/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+color+of+jadeite&qid=1604079296&sr=8-1

 

Join the adventure and get your copy of The Color of Jadeite (and a free book to boot) now!

 

Loch Raven Review on Jadeite: Ingenuity of Plot; Artistry in Surprising the Reader; Awe-inspiring

 

Loch Raven Review has published Editor Dan Cuddy’s stellar review of The Color of Jadeite. Cuddy’s review lauds the awe-inspiring scenery, ingenuity of plot, and artistry in surprising readers.

I don’t want to reveal too many of the details of the plot as it constantly twists and turns and doubles back on the readers as they follow it. So many surprises and discoveries! The novel is pure escapist fiction, which is needed in these days of real-world turmoil. The author toured China, took copious notes, did much research and fashioned in his words the sights, smells, textures of China.

It would be great to reveal the twists of the plot in the story, and praise the artistry in surprising the reader, but the less said the better on this. The individual reader should have their own experience.

Read the entire review in the most recent issue of Loch Raven Review.

 

https://thelochravenreview.net/eric-d-goodmans-the-color-of-jadeite-reviewed-by-dan-cuddy/

When Travel and Fiction Collide

 

There’s a conversation going on at the Your First 10,000 Readers Blog about my article, “When Travel and Fiction Collide: Combine Your Passions to Create Something New.”

 

The article is about putting together two seemingly unrelated things, in my case travel writing and fiction.

 

Read the article and join the conversation in the comments section.

 

https://www.blog.yourfirst10kreaders.com/travel-writing-in-fiction-eric-goodman/

Got Jadeite?

Jacquelyn Mitchard on Jadeite: Tense, Romantic, Obsessed

Steve Berry on Jadeite: Tight, Taut, Terrific

Tom Glenn on Jadeite: Literary Novel in Disguise

Katherine Cottle on Jadeite: Captivated and Entertained

Jerry Holt on Jadeite: The Maltese Falcon on high-octane!

Toby Devens on Jadeite: Clever, Witty, Captivating

Charles Rammelkamp on Jadeite: Hard to Put Down

The Adventure Begins Tomorrow

   

Lucrecia Guerrero on Jadeite: Will Keep You Holding Your Breath

Austin Camacho on Jadeite: Nail-Biting Suspense

      

Jacquelyn Mitchard on Jadeite: Tense, Romantic, Obsessed