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Author, Psychiatrist, Lecturer



Am I just engaging in "mystification"?
In my last blog I complained about how Hollywood is constantly wanting to take classic mythic material, folktales, and so forth and...
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Jul 15, 20256 min read


King of the Forgotten Darkness wins Award
Hey gang, real quick, just wanted to share this with you--King of the Forgotten Darkness has won the Literary Titan Golden Book Award:...
edgoodwyn
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Stop making fantasy "grounded" "deconstructed" and "social commentary"!
Wanna know how to ruin good fantasy? Do these things! What am I talking about? Well, it's any time someone comes along and wants to take,...
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Jul 7, 20256 min read


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Jul 3, 20250 min read


A new conversation with Josh S., discussing Carl Jung, Ursula Le Guin, fantasy and the mind
Last week I had a great conversation with Youtuber Josh S on his channel "Josh_from_Xboxlive" where we talked about the fascinating...
edgoodwyn
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Exploring Toxic Modern Society: A Video Insight
Introduction to Toxic Modern Society Hey gang, I wanted to take a moment to share my video on Toxic Modern Society for Psychosocial...
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Jun 24, 20252 min read


"Boundary" BS!
You hear all about it all the time any more on social media and from all the mental health gurus and "influencers" and talking heads....
edgoodwyn
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Funny Things I Learned at my First Book Signing
Jun 7, 2025 I had my first book signing for King of the Forgotten Darkness this past Saturday, at the Barnes and Noble in Billings, MT!...
edgoodwyn
Jun 9, 20254 min read


The Hidden Trauma
When we discuss trauma, especially childhood abuse, we frequently bring up three main varieties: physical, sexual, and emotional. As I've...
edgoodwyn
Jun 2, 20255 min read


Why Fantasy is NOT "Mere Escapism"!
You hear it all the time: "I love to read fantasy in order to escape". Even famous authors like Tolkien have added to this idea, as he...
edgoodwyn
May 27, 20254 min read


Understanding Trauma: The Four Kinds of Trauma
The Impact of Childhood Trauma Every day, I meet individuals who have endured significant trauma. Often, this trauma stems from childhood...
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May 19, 20254 min read


The First Law Trilogy: the Paradox of Tragedy
The First Law is a trilogy of books by Joe Abercrombie, and follows several characters in an obviously late Medieval Europe-inspired...
edgoodwyn
May 13, 20255 min read


What do soldiers who have killed dream about? The answer may surprise you.
What are Dreams Really About? When we dream, our minds are essentially trying to generate meaning from our current life situation. Inner...
edgoodwyn
May 5, 20254 min read


Steven Erikson's Deadhouse Gates | Story and Psyche Review
My Story and Psyche take on Steven Erikson's fantasy, "The Deadhouse Gates"
edgoodwyn
Apr 29, 20254 min read


Gender, Biology, and Fantasy
The current political climate has a LOT of people arguing about gender identity and whether or not it relates to biology or is merely a...
edgoodwyn
Apr 21, 20256 min read


Exploring the Depths of Steven Erikson’s Gardens of the Moon: a Story and Psyche Review
Steven Erikson's Gardens of the Moon : A Journey Through Chaos and Conflict Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson opens a window into a...
edgoodwyn
Apr 14, 20254 min read
A Message for Veterans: Heroes, Fantasy, and Trauma
I wanted to take a pause from fantasy fiction content to talk about a “real world” issue facing us right now with veterans. Sometimes I...
edgoodwyn
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Discover the Magic of Fantasy: King of the Forgotten Darkness is Here!
Greetings, fellow Wizards! Exciting news today: King of the Forgotten Darkness is now available! Check it out and grab your copy on...
edgoodwyn
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Exciting News: King of the Forgotten Darkness is Finally Here!
A Magical Journey Begins Greetings, Wizards, Enchanters, and Sorcerers! I have some thrilling news to share. If you pre-ordered my book,...
edgoodwyn
Mar 15, 20252 min read


Advance author copies for King of the Forgotten Darkness arrived!
Click on the pic to pre order...kindle is available Mar 25 and print is available April 1! Very exciting 😃! EG
edgoodwyn
Mar 8, 20251 min read
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