http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jamesgoodman/ "He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it." -Douglas Adams en-us 2009-11-17T13:33:06+00:00 Publishers Marketplace James Goodman hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/images/PM_rssimg.gif http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/ http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jamesgoodman/index.html#20091109081556 A Writer's Journey I answer the call From my inner voice. When the muse tickles my ear, I have no choice, But to put pen to paper, fingers to keys. And so, the journey begins With eyes so bright. Innocence abounds As my imagination takes flight. The masterpiece takes shape And my mind reaches for the stars. I envision interviews with Leno And my prose read in bars. The book is complete. I hold it up with trembling hands. The only thing left Is for it to find its way to the fans. I drop ... James Goodman 2009-11-09T13:15:56+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jamesgoodman/index.html#20091104075827 That’s right, it is time for another installment of The Darwin Awards. (3 June 2009, North Carolina) Greensboro was innundated with four inches of pouring rain in two hours leading to standing water, and stranding cars on several roads. Rosanne Tippett, 50, was not deterred. She hopped on her moped and drove to a convenience store where she possibly had a beer, according to her mother, before deciding to blunder home through the storm. She phoned home to share her intentions, saying, ... James Goodman 2009-11-04T12:58:27+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jamesgoodman/index.html#20091102084352 As I’m sure you know, Halloween was last weekend. My son went trick or treating and I handed out candy. Here are a few pictures of our costumes: My son decided to be Jason Voorhees. I thought he did a wonderful job with his costume. I know he scared me. :D I on the other hand decided to emulate an 80s rocker. My wife said it was scary because it looked like I could play the part a little too well. After the trick or treating we had a few friends over and played various games. Of ... James Goodman 2009-11-02T13:43:52+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jamesgoodman/index.html#20091030072226 Welcome to Friday 55. The object of the exercise is to write a story using exactly 55 words. If you participate, be sure to drop a comment at G-Man’s blog so others will know how to find your story. Clouds roll in, a storm on the hunt. It will not rest until it can release its pent up energy. Shadows spread, chewing up streets, marking its territory as the power builds. Darkness rules, the sun turns away, unable to bear witness. With a mighty roar, it unleashes it’s fury, cleansing the ... James Goodman 2009-10-30T11:22:26+00:00