Hold onto your hats, folks! While I’m tantalizingly close to typing “The End,” I’ve learned the hard way that confident predictions can be thwarted by the whims of life and the unpredictable dance of a “pantser” writer’s style.
In the past year alone, I’ve weathered not one, but two interstate moves within a dizzying 10 months, with all their delightful ripple effects on my schedule. Throw in bouts with colds and the ever-looming specter of writer’s block, and it’s safe to say my plans have encountered more than a few detours.
Yet, despite these twists and turns, the journey continues! Here’s a spoiler-free peek into my labor of love:
In Reunion: Coda, Jim Garraty’s journey continues as he navigates the intricate dance between past regrets and present hopes. Now a successful history professor, Jim’s life is a tapestry of unspoken love, haunting memories, and the pursuit of emotional closure.
As Jim reflects on his high school years and the profound impact of his relationships, he grapples with the lessons learned from missed opportunities and the unpredictable nature of life. Through introspective moments and heartfelt letters, Jim uncovers the strength to confront his deepest fears and embrace new beginnings.
Reunion: Coda delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. It also explores the significance of friendship and the unpredictable turns that shape our lives. This poignant novel is a heartfelt exploration of the choices that define us, the connections that sustain us, and the hope that guides us on the journey of self-discovery.
Before we part ways, a small but mighty coda: While I can’t pinpoint the exact moment Reunion: Coda will hit the shelves, rest assured it will be sometime in 2025. 🕰️ Fans of Reunion: A Story, prepare to be joyfully reunited with Jim, Mark, and Marty, while also extending a warm welcome to newcomers like the ever-alluring Maddie. And trust me, there are plenty more surprises lurking between the pages. Stay tuned, and let’s dance our way to the finish line together! 💃🕺
A Certain Point of View, Too 
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6 responses to “Writer’s Shop Talk: Unspoken Love and Haunting Memories in ‘Reunion: Coda’”
Congratulations on being close to finishing.
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Thanks!
I still have a few more chapters to write, but I believe I’ll finish before Summer 2025.
Here’s the disclaimer I added to my copyright page:
This is a work of fiction with two timelines interwoven in its narrative. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental—except for the public figures who are mentioned fictitiously. Although some events are inspired by my own childhood and teenage escapades, particularly in the chapters set in the 1980s, I assure you, the absurdities you’ll encounter are products of my overactive imagination. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride through the labyrinth of my youthful memories and creative whims.
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That sounds like a good disclaimer.
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I made a slight adjustment.
Here’s the rough draft of the copyright page. All I need to do is change the ISBN numbers when Kindle Direct Publishing assigns me some:
Copyright © 2025 Alexander J. Diaz-Granados All rights reserved
This is a work of fiction with two timelines interwoven in its narrative. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental—except for the public figures who are mentioned fictitiously. Although some events are inspired by my own teenage escapades, particularly in the chapters set in the 1980s, I assure you, the absurdities you’ll encounter are products of my overactive imagination. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride through the labyrinth of my youthful memories and creative whims.
No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.
ISBN-13: 9781234567890
ISBN-10: 1477123456
Cover design by: Juan Carlos Hernandez
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018675309
Printed in the United States of America
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That looks great.
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Thanks, Thomas!
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