David J. Goodwin
@davidjgoodwin.bsky.social
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Writer, historian, and public speaker. Author of "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham."
If you're looking for a book for your Halloween reading list, check out my post on "The Black Spider" by Jeremias Gotthelf
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davidjgoodwin.com/2025/10/05/e...
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Evil Always Awaits: The Black Spider - David J. Goodwin
"The Black Spider" transports readers to a vanished rural world and warns of the immortal, hungry presence of evil.
https://davidjgoodwin.com/2025/10/05/evil-always-awaits-the-black-spider/
6 days ago
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My latest blog post: a piece on publishing professional and horror author William Sloane and a peak at what I discovered about him in the Princeton University Library archives. It was fun to write again after a long break.
davidjgoodwin.com/2025/09/08/w...
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William Sloane: An Unsung Master of Horror - David J. Goodwin
The only two novels of publishing professional William Sloane stand as minor horror classics and prompted a visit to the archives.
https://davidjgoodwin.com/2025/09/08/william-sloane-an-unsung-master-of-horror/
about 1 month ago
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Today is H. P. Lovecraft's birthday! Born in 1890. If you're looking for a good book on the ground-breaking & controversial horror writer (& you're intrigued by his New York escapades), look no further than "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham."
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Midnight Rambles - David J. Goodwin
A micro-biography of horror fiction’s most influential author and his love–hate relationship with New York City.By the end of his life and near financial ruin, pulp horror writer Howard Phillips Lovec...
https://fordhampress.com/midnight-rambles-hb-9781531504410.html
about 2 months ago
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Looking for something to do on Friday night? I'll be teaching this class at the Brooklyn Brainery.
brooklynbrainery.com/courses/voic...
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Voices of New York: Writers in the City
Writers have helped define the cultural identity of New York City since its early days. How did classic authors capture the sights and stories of Gotham? How did the larger region inspire literary fig...
https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/voices-of-new-york-writers-in-the-city
5 months ago
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I had a wonderful time talking about the life and legacy of
#HPLovecraft
, his years in New York City, how to appreciate the work of controversial artists, my book, "Midnight Rambles"
@fordhampress.bsky.social
, and much more on "Jose's Amazing Worlds of Fantasy."
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6 months ago
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Exciting to be talking about H. P. Lovecraft, New York City, and my book "Midnight Rambles"
@fordhampress.bsky.social
tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. on "Jose’s Amazing Worlds of Fantasy." This will be a live chat, so you can share your questions. Should be fun!
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6 months ago
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A blog post discussing H. P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" cited my own book "Midnight Rambles"
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. Honored to learn my work is informing the discourse.
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On The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H.P. Lovecraft
Canon Fodder is an occasional series in which I write about classic works of horror fiction. This particular part of the series is devoted to the complete published works of H.P. Lovecraft, which I…
https://tasker.land/2025/03/25/on-the-case-of-charles-dexter-ward-by-h-p-lovecraft/#more-5514
7 months ago
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My most recent blog post: a short piece on my likely last walk through
@brooklynbotanic.bsky.social
as a member for the time being.
davidjgoodwin.com/2025/03/25/a...
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A Wistful Walk in the Garden - David J. Goodwin
A reflection on one's personal relationship with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
https://davidjgoodwin.com/2025/03/25/a-wistful-walk-in-the-garden/
7 months ago
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My recent book "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham"
@fordhampress.bsky.social
was included alongside titles by Robert Caro, Jennifer Egan, and other authors who created their books at the New York Public Libray. A wonderful surprise!
www.nypl.org/blog/2025/03...
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NYC Books Made at NYPL | The New York Public Library
Discover titles about or set in New York City that were researched or written at the Library.
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/03/11/nyc-books-made-nypl
7 months ago
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How did classic authors capture the sights and stories of New York City? How did the larger region inspire literary figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and Edith Wharton? We'll explore these questions and others on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Brooklyn Brainery.
brooklynbrainery.com/courses/voic...
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Voices of New York: Writers in the City
Writers have helped define the cultural identity of New York City since its early days. How did classic authors capture the sights and stories of Gotham? How did the larger region inspire literary fig...
https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/voices-of-new-york-writers-in-the-city
7 months ago
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My book "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham"
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is featured on a Hungarian site dedicated to H. P. Lovecraft. Showing the international appeal of the Gentleman from Providence.
hplovecraft.hu/index.php?pa...
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Magyar H. P. Lovecraft Portál
https://hplovecraft.hu/index.php?page=library_books&id=928
8 months ago
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A new review of "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham"
@fordhampress.bsky.social
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@ejcarmien.bsky.social
discusses my challenging the accepted "myth" regarding the dissolution of Lovecraft's marriage. Excited to see this element of my book getting attention.
www.blackgate.com/2025/02/07/m...
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Midnight Rambles: H.P. Lovecraft in Gotham by David J. Goodwin – Black Gate
https://www.blackgate.com/2025/02/07/midnight-rambles-h-p-lovecraft-in-gotham-by-david-j-goodwin/
8 months ago
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David J. Goodwin
Otranto
8 months ago
A review of Midnight Rambles: H.P. Lovecraft in Gotham by David J. Goodwin.
www.blackgate.com/2025/02/07/m...
#WeirdFiction
#HPLovecraft
#CosmicHorror
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8 months ago
David J. Goodwin author of Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham has a online class (H. P. Lovecraft + the Movies) tomorrow at 6:30-8:00pm ET. Details below.
brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-...
#Lovecraft
#WeirdTales
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H. P. Lovecraft + the Movies (Online)
The fiction of H. P. Lovecraft with its tentacled monsters and ancient cults has shaped the horror genre across popular culture.
https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-lovecraft-the-movies-online
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Looking for something to do this Thursday night? Join my ONLINE class "H. P. Lovecraft + the Movies" at the Brooklyn Brainery. Looking forward to talking with folks about the horror master, films, and much more!
#Lovecraft
#horrormovies
brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-...
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H. P. Lovecraft + the Movies (Online)
The fiction of H. P. Lovecraft with its tentacled monsters and ancient cults has shaped the horror genre across popular culture.
https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-lovecraft-the-movies-online
9 months ago
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I'll be teaching an ONLINE course exploring H. P. Lovecraft's cinematic legacy and the medium's influence on his own imagination next Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Brainery. Join us!
brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-...
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H. P. Lovecraft + the Movies (Online)
The fiction of H. P. Lovecraft with its tentacled monsters and ancient cults has shaped the horror genre across popular culture.
https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-lovecraft-the-movies-online
9 months ago
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The forthcoming issue of "Voices: The Journal of New York Folklore" will include my article, "H. P. Lovecraft, Gotham, and Food." Many thanks to Dr. Sarah Shultz for inviting me to contribute and for the superb editorial feedback.
9 months ago
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How did film influence horror author H. P. Lovecraft? How did his work inspire generations of storytellers on small and big screens? Join my ONLINE class with the Brooklyn Brainery on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., and find out.
#Lovecraft
#horrorfilms
brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-...
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H. P. Lovecraft + the Movies (Online)
The fiction of H. P. Lovecraft with its tentacled monsters and ancient cults has shaped the horror genre across popular culture.
https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/h-p-lovecraft-the-movies-online
9 months ago
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David J. Goodwin
ExpendableMudge (he/him)
10 months ago
MIDNIGHT RAMBLES: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham, good, well-framed slice of a nasty man's life, is a great
#Booksgiving
idea for your
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reading giftee.
expendablemudge.blogspot.com/2024/12/midn...
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MIDNIGHT RAMBLES: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham, good, well-framed slice of a nasty man's life
MIDNIGHT RAMBLES: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham DAVID J. GOODWIN Empire State Editions $29.95 hardcover, available now Rating: 4.25* of f...
https://expendablemudge.blogspot.com/2024/12/midnight-rambles-h-p-lovecraft-in.html
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David J. Goodwin
11 months ago
Repost with your five favorite reads of this year (so far): Midnight Rambles: HPL in Gotham - David Goodwin Unbuttoning America: Bio of "Peyton Place" - Ardis Cameron Pseudoscience & Science Fiction - Andrew May You Are What You Watch - Walt Hickey American Scary -
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