Category: Kindle
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On Writing and Storytelling: When the Weather Moves Faster Than the Workflow
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Metadata, Subheadings, and Other Monday Mischief
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Audiobooks, Blogging, Books, Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Central Florida, Life in Florida, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stefan (Steve) Lee, The Jim Garraty Chronicles, Winter in FloridaMonday, February 16, 2026, Orlando, Florida Hi there. It’s late morning here in my corner of Orange County, and from my bedroom window it looks like one of those chilly—by Florida standards, anyway— late‑winter days. My Weather app says it’s 66°F (19°C) under cloudy skies, with a feels‑like temperature of 68°F (20°C). Not exactly beach…
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A Quiet Sunday and a Waiting Game
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On Writing and Storytelling: Meanwhile, in the Land of ACX…
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Audiobook Update: ‘Reunion: Coda’ is Complete!
A quick but exciting midweek update: I’ve officially approved the audiobook edition of Reunion: Coda. After several rounds of spot‑checking (and more than a few moments of hearing lines I’d forgotten I wrote), I’m happy to say that Stefan’s performance brings Jim’s world to life beautifully. His portrayal of the characters — across both timelines…
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Wrangling Subheadings and Other Midweek Adventures
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On Writing and Storytelling: In Which Florida Behaves and Kindle Create Does Not
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A Pretty Swell Monday, All Things Considered
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Cold Snaps, Warm Screens, and Weekend Breathing Room
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Sunshine, Cold Snaps, and Small Victories
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