A World of Memory, Music, and Moments That Matter
There’s a place between what was and what might have been—a world shaped not by grand gestures, but by silences, missed chances, and the echo of melodies we carry for years. Welcome to the Garratyverse.
Spanning the tender novella Reunion: A Story and its deeply introspective sequel Reunion: Coda, this emotional duology follows the quiet ache and quiet joy of Jim Garraty—a boy with a pen in his hand, a song in his heart, and a past that never quite let go. And soon, Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen will return to Jim’s youth, revealing the gentle beginnings of who he became.
So why visit the Garratyverse?
1. Because the past doesn’t stay quiet.
Jim Garraty’s story begins with a single unspoken feeling in 1983—and everything that follows is shaped by what wasn’t said.
2. Because love isn’t the only thing that lingers.
These are stories of affection, yes—but also friendship, grief, and the emotional landscapes we keep tucked away until someone sees us fully.
3. Because music is memory’s secret language.
From ABBA to West Side Story, music in the Garratyverse doesn’t just set the tone—it tells the truth. One cassette tape might just carry an entire life.
4. Because the women are unforgettable.
Marty. Kelly. Maddie. Each with her own cadence, her own choices, her own gravity. They aren’t here to decorate Jim’s arc—they redefine it.
5. Because a letter never sent can still change everything.
A folded note. A quiet confession. A sister’s safe-keeping. The smallest artifacts carry the most weight here.
6. Because memory isn’t linear.
Scenes unfold like thought itself—drifting between now and then, between what was lived and what still needs understanding.
7. Because humor and heartbreak can share the same page.
Mr. Piffles barking upstairs. Maddie’s seltzer-soaked dream. Even in sorrow, life insists on levity—and love.
8. Because these aren’t just stories. They’re echoes.
You won’t be asked to suspend disbelief. You’ll simply recognize something tender, something you’ve nearly forgotten.
9. Because second chances don’t erase the past. They honor it.
The Garratyverse isn’t about rewriting history. It’s about learning to carry it—softly, truthfully, and with grace.
10. Because the next piece of the song is coming.
Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen will return to the days before everything changed, where one night, one kindness, one quiet yes… reshaped a young man who never quite believed he deserved to be chosen.
So why visit the Garratyverse?
Because somewhere between the first love that didn’t quite happen and the second one that almost did, you might find your own voice between the lines.
And in this world, the story doesn’t end.
It changes key.
📚 Where to Begin Your Journey
Reunion: A Story is available now in ebook and paperback, while Reunion: Coda is offered in ebook, paperback, and hardcover editions. Together, they form an emotionally layered duology about love deferred, memory preserved, and the unexpected grace of being seen.
✨ Coming in late 2025: Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen
This forthcoming standalone short story returns to Jim Garraty’s youth with luminous clarity, capturing one pivotal night of emotional risk, quiet generosity, and the beginning of a lifelong ripple.
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