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On Writing and Storytelling: Working on the Weekend…and Through a Thicket of Doubts
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Audiobooks, Books, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stefan (Steve) LeeSaturday Reflections from Orlando Early Afternoon, October 11, 2025 As I shared yesterday, Iâm currently immersed in two projects tied to my Jim Garraty stories: Why Audio Feels Like Home If youâve been following this space for a while, you know Iâm especially energized by the audiobook projectâeven though it wasnât part of the original…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Between Editions and Expectations
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Garratyverse, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stefan (Steve) Lee, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftMidday, Friday, October 10, 2025 â Orlando, Florida Hi, everyone. Well, here we areâFriday again. Another workweek limping to a close, and I wish I had more to show for it. Progress on the deluxe edition of The Jim Garraty Chroniclesâthe omnibus collecting Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, and Comings and Goings â The Art…
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Why I’m Focusing on Writing – For the Moment….
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Midday, Thursday, October 9, 2025, Orlando, Florida Iâve decided to refocus this blogâA Certain Point of View, Tooâon my writing and creative journey. Not because politics have stopped mattering, but because these are troubled times, and I find myself craving emotional clarity more than commentary. Thereâs enough noise out there. What I need right now…
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Books, Memories, and the Sound of Progress: October in Central Florida
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Audiobooks, Books, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stefan (Steve) LeeLate Morning, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 â Orlando, Florida Hello, Constant (or Not-So-Constant) Reader, Itâs another steamy, soon-to-be-soggy day here in Central Florida. As I write this in the late morning hours, the temperature has already climbed to 83°F (28°C) under partly sunny skies. Humidity is a formidable 84%, and an easterly breeze at 11…
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‘Comings and Goings’ Gets New Amazon Review from ‘Super Facts’ Blogger Thomas Wikman
From Awkward Misery to Adventure: A Readerâs Reflection on Comings and Goings Thomas Wikmanâs recent Amazon review of Comings and Goings â The Art of Being Seen offers more than praiseâitâs a quiet act of emotional recognition. In just a few paragraphs, he traces Jim Garratyâs journey from isolation to communion and affirms the emotional…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Taste of Memory
đş The Taste of Memory: How Beer Became a Quiet Motif of Emotional Growth in the Garratyverse In Reunion: Coda, beer isnât just a beverageâitâs a threshold. When Mark Prieto hands Jim Garraty his first Heineken, itâs not about rebellion. Itâs about presence. About offering comfort without commentary. About saying, I see you, in the…
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Being Seen in Kenya: A Quiet Thank You to Pooja
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Pooja (P.J.) Gudka, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, ReviewsThere are moments in a writerâs life when the work speaks louder than the person. When a readerânot just any reader, but one who truly listensâechoes back the emotional architecture youâve spent years building. Pooja Gudka, the voice behind Lifesfinewhine, has done just that. Her review of Comings and Goings â The Art of Being…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Rewards of Being a Storyteller
âď¸ A Chewed Cover, a Plane Ride, and the Gift of Lost Love: Gratitude Reflections Sometimes, the most meaningful moments begin with a bit of chaos. Last night, my friend Dayna Pitcher shared a story that touched me deeplyânot just because she praised Reunion: A Story, but because of how the book found its way…
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Midweek Update: M-Day Plus Three in Orlando
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in 4K UHD Blu-rays, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Blogging, Blu-ray Box Sets, Blu-ray Collection, Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Movies, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaMidmorning, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Orlando, Florida Hey there. It’s my third day living in Bithlo, a suburb not far from Orlando. Florida’s autumn weather is as usualâwarm and humid. This Wednesday morning, it’s about 77°F (25°C) with partly sunny skies. Humidity’s at 90%, and there’s a light breeze coming from the south-southwest at around…
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Echoes of Emotion: What a Thoughtful Review Reveals About ‘Reunion: Coda’
đŹ Echoes of Emotion: What a Thoughtful Review Reveals About Reunion: Coda When Thomas Wikman reviewed Reunion: Coda on his Leonberger Life blog, I expected kindness. What I didnât expect was emotional precisionâthe kind that doesnât just summarize a book but listens to its heartbeat. Thomas called it âa love story complicated by life.â That…
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