Earle Jay Goodman

From the rugged landscapes of Idaho and Utah, where his family roots run deep, comes author Earle Jay Goodman, weaving tales of love, resilience, and the pioneering spirit. Awarded his first writing accolade at just sixteen, Earle's passion for storytelling ignited early. He grew up immersed in the captivating sagas of his ancestors, who braved the perils of the untamed West in the 1850s. These family legends inspired his Pioneer Spirit series. This sweeping seven-book saga transports readers to the heart of the 19th century, chronicling the arduous journeys across oceans, plains, and untamed wilderness to the burgeoning new Great Salt Lake City before the area became the Territory of Utah.

Earle also explores the romantic entanglements of a different era in his Discreet Trilogy, a historically rich fictional romance set against the backdrop of the 1910s American Intermountain West. A devotee of romance and a sucker for stories of ordinary individuals finding love and triumph amidst adversity, Earle crafts narratives that resonate with the heart.

Earle's storytelling spans worlds both historical and fantastical. A lifelong fan of fantasy, sword and sorcery, and science fiction, he also delves into the realms of the extraordinary with his Winged Messenger trilogy, where a lost colony world teems with adventure.

From the romantic intrigues of his Discreet Trilogy to the epic journeys of his Pioneer Spirit saga, Earle crafts stories that explore themes of love, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. He believes in the power of a good story, especially one where an everyday person overcomes obstacles to find love and success.