Late Morning/Midday, Monday, May 19, 2025, Miami, Florida
“I believe someone made a grievous mistake when summer was created; no novitiate or god in their right mind would make a season akin to hell on purpose. Someone should be fired.” ― Michelle Franklin
Hi, everyone. It’s another torrid, late spring day that somehow feels like the weather gods screwed up and turned into a midsummer’s weather nightmare. As I write this in the dying moments of a Monday morning that’s giving way to Monday midday, the temperature is 89°F (31°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 59% and the wind blowing from the east-southeast at 6 MPH (10 Km/H), it feels like 99°F (36°C). The temperature is expected to reach 90°F (32°C) by midafternoon, so it’s a good day to stay indoors, drink lots of liquid, and avoid being outside for long periods.
As for me?
I’m dividing my weekday workdays to perform three separate but intricately connected tasks:
- Promoting my new novel, Reunion: Coda, which has been out for just over a month on Amazon (in the United States and other countries)
- Working on a Reunion Duology project that I want to release either this fall or for the winter holidays
- Trying to think about a new story – not necessarily a novel, but at least something along the lines of a short story or novella
Presently, the most important task on the list is the first. Reunion: Coda exists in three formats – hardcover (in some markets), paperback, and Kindle e-book. (Sorry, audiobook aficionados, but there’s no audio-only edition; maybe someday, but for now, just get the Kindle version and use the “assisted reader” feature or have Alexa read Reunion: Coda to you.) I spent two years working on the novel, and even though I wrote it because it was a story I wanted to tell (and that some fans of Reunion: A Story asked me to pen), I can’t write novels for free. And since I self-published Reunion: Coda instead of going the more complicated route of connecting with a literary agent and publishing it through Penguin Random House or Hachette, I am “stuck” with the less pleasant job of promoting it.
While the other two projects are significant, I will allocate them only one day per workweek. Task One requires more time and effort due to its demanding nature, especially as it involves sales activities, which are not my area of expertise. My preference leans towards creative tasks rather than entrepreneurial ones.
To all the readers who have already purchased Reunion: Coda, thank you from the depths of my heart. Your support means the world to me, and I hope Jim Garraty’s journey resonated with you. If you enjoyed the novel, I kindly ask you to take a moment to leave a review on Amazon or share your thoughts on your blog. Your insights not only help me as a writer but also guide potential readers as they decide to embark on this literary journey.
For those who haven’t yet picked up a copy, I’d love for you to consider doing so. In Reunion: Coda, Jim Garraty’s story unfolds with a delicate balance of past and present as he navigates unspoken love, haunting memories, and the pursuit of emotional closure. Now a successful history professor, Jim reflects on his high school years and the relationships that shaped him, uncovering the strength to confront his fears and embrace new beginnings. Through introspection and heartfelt letters, he discovers the beauty and fragility of connections and the significance of hope.
This poignant novel explores love, loss, friendship, and the unexpected twists that define our lives. If you’re drawn to stories that delve deeply into the human experience, Reunion: Coda promises to be both moving and thought-provoking. It’s available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle e-book formats. I hope you’ll join Jim on his journey of self-discovery and find echoes of your own story within his.
Thank you for considering Reunion: Coda and being part of this journey with me. Your support, whether through reading, reviewing, or sharing, keeps the storytelling alive.
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