Matthew Aaron Goodman was born in New York. He earned a BA from Brandeis University. His debut novel, Hold Love Strong, was published by Touchstone Fireside (Simon and Schuster April 2009) and chosen by Barnes and Noble as a Discover Great New Writers book for Summer 2009. He has taught in the NYC Public School System, worked with formerly incarcerated people, and created a literacy program for youth on the spectrum of criminal justice involvement. Matthew lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York.
