APERTURE: Quest and Appraisal

About the Book

In this collection, J.J. Goeders has compiled poems that he has written over a span of time that extends from his early teens to the present. There is no overriding theme, though he admits that poetry writing for him is as much the capturing of an emotional experience, as it is the synthesis of observation, consequently the book’s title. Jon sees the freedom to use words as an uncharted frontier that can be explored unendingly. He strives to connect what is seen with how he reacts to it or imagines how others might react as well. In addition to authoring the poetry in APERTURE: Quest and Appraisal, Mr. Goeders illustrated the book’s cover.

About the Author

Jon was born in Findlay, Ohio. His family soon moved, however, and his childhood days were filled with the experiences of small town life in Altoona, Iowa. Jon earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees. He attended the University of Iowa, the University of Arizona, and Washington University in St. Louis. Jon views life as a succession of contrasts. He thinks his life has been richly enhanced through the interaction of positive and negative dynamics. For instance, gray prairie winters gave him a great appreciation for the simple magic of summer, with its colorful birds, flowers, and blue skies. One must allow for the other for the existence of both. For this reason, Jon is no stranger to initiating a new quest or pondering the pros and cons of virtually anything that he thinks is worthy of resolution. Jon is the youngest of five siblings. His family prizes achievement, innovation, and authenticity. APERTURE: Quest and Appraisal is Jon’s second book. His first book, an adventure fantasy titled The Night of the Millionth Dream – Revisited, was published by Xlibris Corporation in 2008. In addition to writing, the author’s interests include architecture, horticulture, illustration, and music.