Thursday, May 14, 2026, Orlando, Florida
Hi, there.
It’s another scorchingly hot late‑spring afternoon in Central Florida. As I write this, the temperature sits at 87°F (30°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 42% and a west‑northwest breeze of 11 MPH (17 km/h), the heat index nudges up to a sticky 92°F (33°C). The subtropics have always been warmer than the Andean plateau where Bogotá rests or the forests and mountains of eastern New Hampshire, but Florida’s climate has undeniably grown hotter and more oppressive over the past three decades. I’m grateful every home I’ve lived in has had air conditioning; without it, I honestly don’t know how people endure this muggy corner of the country.
Meanwhile, I’m still—patiently or stubbornly, depending on the hour—working through the last of the formatting gremlins in The Jim Garraty Chronicles. It’s unglamorous work, the kind that tests your resolve more than your creativity, but I do it because readers deserve the cleanest, most immersive experience I can give them. My name is on that byline. Even if I can’t catch every stray typo or misbehaving subheading, the fewer distractions in the final book, the better.
I’d be lying if I said I never mutter under my breath or daydream about abandoning the omnibus to start something new. But I persist. Progress is happening—slowly, steadily—and since I’m in no rush to begin And the Horse You Rode In On, revising an existing project keeps the “I’m not being productive enough” anxiety at bay.
What Readers Write About My Stories
Reunion: A Story
(Written in 1998, originally published in 2018)
PattiNH — ★★★★★
“Loved this story. Having graduated in 1984, I could really relate to the setting and the time period… I felt like I was right there, watching the story play out, and could empathize with the feelings of ‘lost love.’ I hope he shares more stories with us in the future.”
Reunion: Coda
(Written between March 2023 and April 2025; published in 2025)
Denise Longrie — ★★★★★
“This novel is a lyrical story of new love interwoven with acceptance of love lost and self‑forgiveness… Alex writes in lush tones, where New York City’s winter gray skies give way to warmth inside apartments. Big band and orchestral music set the mood for joy and reverence… Another theme is regret over bad choices, missed opportunities, and forgiveness for falling short.”
Comings and Goings — The Art of Being Seen
(Written and published in June 2025)
Verified Review — ★★★★★
“Any writer—or astute reader—knows that time can be a character… Alex Diaz‑Granados uses time in an effective and interesting manner in this short story.
Comings and Goings begins with Jim Garraty at a party he’s hating… As Jim and Kelly escape the noise and get to know each other, his thoughts drift back to an earlier time and an old friend he let slip away. Diaz‑Granados moves between past and present with ease, and both timelines push the story forward.
Whether read alongside the Reunion duology or as a standalone, this story delivers a great deal of satisfaction. Highly recommended.”
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