Eric Goodman has worked professionally in many genres: novels, journalism, narrative nonfiction, even a rock opera.
His most recent books include the 2025 historical novel Mother of Bourbon (with Kaveh Zamanian), Curveball (2024), and Cuppy and Stew (2025, 2020), which has just gone into a second printing to coincide with the 70th anniversary commemoration of the bombing of United Flight 629. The parents of Susan Morgan (both the fictional narrator of Cuppy and Stew and Eric’s wife), died in this first-ever bombing of an American commercial jet on November 1, 1955.
Eric lives with fellow author Susan Morgan in Sonoma County and in Mecklenburg, NY, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty and fine wines of both regions.
His most recent books include the 2025 historical novel Mother of Bourbon (with Kaveh Zamanian), Curveball (2024), and Cuppy and Stew (2025, 2020), which has just gone into a second printing to coincide with the 70th anniversary commemoration of the bombing of United Flight 629. The parents of Susan Morgan (both the fictional narrator of Cuppy and Stew and Eric’s wife), died in this first-ever bombing of an American commercial jet on November 1, 1955.
Eric lives with fellow author Susan Morgan in Sonoma County and in Mecklenburg, NY, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty and fine wines of both regions.
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“Unsung bourbon distiller—and force of nature--Mary Dowling overcame family tragedy, discrimination, and Prohibition, to achieve extraordinary success. Her story comes to life in this page-turning novel.” --Susan Reigler, author of Kentucky Bourbon: The Essential Guide to the American Spirit
NOVELS BY ERIC GOODMAN
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PRAISE for GOODMAN
Cuppy and Stew is completely natural, poignant, and riveting from the first page to the last. An easy read in the best sense of that phrase, and a major work of fiction."
- Ron Hansen, author of Atticus and A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion
“Goodman does a fine job depicting the conflicts of a young player… In this knowing, compelling novel…” -- George Vecsey
“The book navigates many of life’s twists and turns, from being one of the few Jewish players in pro baseball, to the pressure a young pitcher feels in trying to follow his father from the Minors to ‘The Show’… I highly recommend scooping it up.” -- Steve Lawrence, Ithaca Times
“Each of the three Singer men presents his own emotional handful to those who care for them, which as the novel went on, included me. I raised my arms at least twice in triumph as I devoured their tale, and only once directly relating to the baseball action Goodman created.” -- Greg Prince, “Faith and Fear in Flushing”
“Mary Dowling cut a formidable character across bourbon history, but she has been largely forgotten—until now. Mother of Bourbon not only gives her the spotlight she deserves, but it does so with intelligence and grace. Whether you love whiskey or just want a good yarn about a life well lived, this book is for you.” -- Clay Risen, author of American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nation’s Favorite Spirit.
“Eric K. Goodman is an extraordinary writer who has an extensive musical background, both classical and popular. He has traveled with groups and bands and as a result of his experience, he probably knows more about the whole rock scene than anybody else—and writes about it more effectively than anything I have read in the last fifteen years.”
-John Hammond, the legendary rock impresario who signed both Dylan and Springsteen to Columbia Records. - Praise for 'The First Time I Saw Jenny Hall'
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Curveball
By Eric Goodman Published by Post Hill Press Distributed by Simon & Schuster A star rookie pitcher is making a statement in his first major league season—but will the secret he’s been keeping derail everything he’s been working toward? “Eric Goodman’s Curveball dwells in its details in the most fascinating way—and it reaches far beyond its baseball setting to become a first-rate intergenerational drama as well as a delightful read.” —T.C. Boyle Product Details
ISBN-13:9798888454596 Publisher: Post Hill Press Publication date: 05/28/2024 Pages:256 Product dimensions:5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d) |
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ERIC GOODMAN
Eric Goodman is the author of seven previous novels, including Curveball (2024). Educated at Yale and Stanford, Goodman lives in Sonoma County and Mecklenburg, New York. For many years, he directed the creative writing program at Miami University (Ohio). His previous novels have been named Indies Finalist for General Fiction and Silver Book of the Year for Gay/Lesbian Fiction. He likes his whiskey neat. |
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