Celebrating a Thoughtful Review: Reflections on ‘Reunion: Coda’

Every writer hopes their work will connect with readers, and when it does, there’s no greater feeling than seeing that connection reflected in a heartfelt review. Denise Longrie’s generous words about Reunion: Coda capture so much of what I hoped to convey—love, loss, self-forgiveness, and the unexpected moments that shift the course of our lives.

In Reunion: Coda, Jim Garraty stands at a crossroads. He’s built the life he once dreamed of—teaching history, publishing books—but he’s also navigating the emotional wreckage of divorce. And then, one evening, in the dim glow of a bar, a woman with a full book bag approaches him and asks, “Is this seat taken?” She’s a stranger, but there’s something familiar about her, something that summons memories from long ago.

Denise’s review speaks to the heart of Reunion: Coda: its richly textured atmosphere, its use of music to set mood and tone, and its meditation on regret and second chances. If you’re drawn to stories that blend nostalgia with the promise of new beginnings, I hope you’ll give Reunion: Coda a read.

Have you ever stumbled upon a piece of music, a place, or even a scent that transported you back to a moment long past? That’s the kind of experience I aimed to capture in Reunion: Coda—a narrative woven with memory, longing, and the quiet beauty of acceptance.

I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has read, reviewed, and shared this novel. If Reunion: Coda spoke to you in any way, I’d love to hear about it. Let’s keep the conversation going.

You can read Denise’s Amazon review here!