David J. Goodwin

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.

If you're looking for a book for your Halloween reading list, check out my post on "The Black Spider" by Jeremias Gotthelf @nybooks.com.
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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.

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...

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...

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." fordhampress.com/midnight-ram...

Looking for something to do on Friday night? I'll be teaching this class at the Brooklyn Brainery. brooklynbrainery.com/courses/voic...

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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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! www.youtube.com/live/_AJ4MbP...

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…

A blog post discussing H. P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" cited my own book "Midnight Rambles" @fordhampress.bsky.social. Honored to learn my work is informing the discourse. tasker.land/2025/03/25/o...

A Wistful Walk in the Garden - David J. Goodwin A reflection on one's personal relationship with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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...

Varney the Vampire!

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.

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...

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...

Midnight Rambles 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...

I wrote a biography of Lovecraft's New York years--"Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham"--if you might be interested. www.fordhampress.com/978153150441...

My book "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham" @fordhampress.bsky.social 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...

A new review of "Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham" @fordhampress.bsky.social. @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.
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A review of Midnight Rambles: H.P. Lovecraft in Gotham by David J. Goodwin.

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#WeirdFiction #HPLovecraft #CosmicHorror

Thank you for the support!

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.

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#Lovecraft #WeirdTales

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-...

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-...

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.

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
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Thank you for sharing!

Both were good conversations. Glad that you enjoyed them.

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...

MIDNIGHT RAMBLES: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham, good, well-framed slice of a nasty man's life, is a great #Booksgiving idea for your #horror and/or #Lovecraft reading giftee.

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Wow! I'm honored that we met (and that you liked the book!). Did we meet after the New York talk?

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 - @jeremydauber.bsky.social

Thank you! I'm glad that enjoyed my book, "Midnight Rambles."