Tracks: The Final Countdown

For some, The Final Countdown brings thoughts of Europe, for others, images of GOB and his magic show—illusions, not tricks!

But it’s also the music playing in the background as we enter the final countdown for the release of Tracks, a novel in stories! Only two days and a matter of hours to go. You can watch the counter tick away at the following link:

http://www.tracksnovel.com/news.html

There’s still time left to enter the contest for a free copy! All you have to do is share Tracks on Facebook, Twitter, or to your email list.

There are 5 easy ways to enter the contest. You can enter as many times as you’d like in the next couple days, and each entry will increase your chances of winning one of the free books.

1. Share Tracks on Facebook. Write a post and share the link to www.TracksNovel.com, or repost / share one of my Tracks-related posts (like this one). Be creative!

2. Share Tracks on Twitter. Tweet all about Tracks and include a link to www.TracksNovel.com. Condense your wit to 180 characters!

3. Share Tracks with your contacts. Send an email blast to your list of friends and colleagues about Tracks and be sure to include the www.TracksNovel.com link.

4. “Like” the Lounge at http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Tracks-the-lounge-car/182330691789512

5. “Friend” Franklin, the Conductor, at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001923080723


Each time you do one of the above, just send an email to TracksNovel@gmail.com notifying us of your post/tweet/like/friend and you’ll be entered into the contest.

Two lucky winners will each receive a free copy of Tracks, postage included for winners within the United States. In the case of a winner outside the United States, you can select the eBook version or pay the postage for your free printed book.

The results will be announced and books sent during the month of July.

What are you waiting for? Remember that you can enter as often as you like during the month of June—so enter early and enter often!

It’s the final countdown!

www.TracksNovel.com

Nude Reading

It’s the weekend—time to get a little wild. How about some Nude reading?

I’m not talking about reading in the nude, although that’s not a bad idea. I’m suggesting you read the latest book by author Bathsheba Monk: Nude Walker (FSG).

Nude Walker, published earlier this year, is a novel all about change (and I’m not talking about changing clothes). Nude is actually Bathsheba’s debut novel; her first book was a collection of linked stories: Now You See It: Stories from Cokesville, PA.

There’s a great review of Nude Walker in Potomac Review. Of course I may be a little bit biased. I wrote the review.

Read “Stripping Down Change” in Potomac Review at the following link. Then, get Nude!
http://potomacreview.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/stripping-down-change/

Join Eric on Facebook

Sometimes it seems as though I’m living multiple lives—blogs, Gather, columns, facebook, public relations writing, fiction writing, the lit scene, family life … so here’s an attempt to splice a couple of them together.

You read my blog, but did you know I was on Facebook?

In addition to posting everything published here, I also share Facebook-exclusive items on the world’s most popular social networking site.

So come on over and “friend” me on Facebook! Look for Eric D. Goodman, or simply hit this link: www.facebook.com/edgewriter.

NPR Reunites with Tracks

This Friday, the story “Reunion” from Tracks will be featured on The Signal. This will be the first Tracks reading on NPR of the new year.

The Signal airs on Baltimore’s NPR station, WYPR, every Friday at noon and again at 7 p.m. Tune into 88.1 FM for a tour of Baltimore’s cultural landscape.

“Reunion” is a story about love and grief. It’s an abridged story from Tracks, which is being published by Atticus Books this summer.

Tune in to The Signal this Friday at noon or 7 p.m. at 88.1 FM. Or listen to the podcast of the program at www.signalradio.org or www.wypr.org.

Most Anticipated Book of 2011?

Last Friday, the book blog Crazy for Books participated in the “Friday Book Blogger Hop.” The question posed was:

"What book are you most looking forward to seeing published in 2011? Why are you anticipating that book?"

And her answer may surprise you as much as it did me.

“I'll go with Tracks by Eric D. Goodman coming out this summer. The premise of the book just drew me right in. I love books from multiple viewpoints, with stories that are interconnected in some way. So, this one sounds really great.”

It was thrilling to stumble onto the blog since it was unsolicited and out of the blue.

Visit Crazy for Books at the link below.

http://www.crazy-for-books.com/2011/01/book-blogger-hop-128-131.html#

If you're at the AWP Conference and BookFair today, stop by Atticus Books (K34) to learn more about Tracks.

And you? What is your most anticipated book of 2011?

Have a Shot of Bourbon & Lit on Atticus

In conjunction with the AWP Conference, Atticus Books, a participating independent publisher, is hosting a spirited reading event Friday night at Bourbon in DC. The “Atticus Pinch” reading features lively readings from several Atticus authors, including Steve Zimmer, Tommy Zurhellen, John Minichillo, and yours truly.

Not to mention one of DC’s finest selections of bourbon, and other great drinks to boot.

Visit the link below and RSVP now and the first drink is on Atticus. Visit the Atticus table at the AWP Conference (K34 in the Exhibit Hall) for another chance for a free drink ticket.

Or, just show up! You’ll have to buy your own bourbon, but the lit is still free and certainly just as fine.

Visit Bourbon online here:
http://bourbondc.com/home/am/

Learn more about the Atticus event and RSVP here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=119704264767762&index=1