Category: Book Reviews
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A Grateful Reflection on Pooja Gudka’s Review of ‘Reunion: Coda’
It’s not every day that an author receives a review as insightful and beautifully written as P. J. Gudka’s take on Reunion: Coda. I’ve long admired Pooja’s ability to balance depth and clarity in her reviews, and seeing Coda through her lens has been both humbling and rewarding. First and foremost, thank you, Pooja—for not…
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The Battle of Midway: Myths and Misconceptions
Introduction: Truth vs. Mythology Today is the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway (June 4–7, 1942), widely regarded as one of the most significant naval battles in American history and a pivotal turning point in both the Asia-Pacific War and World War II. This historic engagement solidified the aircraft carrier’s dominance in naval tactics…
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Reunion: A Story of Words, Work, and What Comes Next
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Book Reviews, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Life in South Florida, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2025, Summer in Florida, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftWriter’s Log, Stardate 2506.3Miami, Florida – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Afternoon It’s been two months since I officially became a published novelist—words that still feel surreal even as I type them. Reunion: Coda, the long-awaited second book in the Reunion Duology, is out in the world, and while I’ve managed to sell a few copies…
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Summer-like Springs, Rave Reviews, and Sleepless Nights
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Book Reviews, Books, Creative Writing, Florida Weather, Life in Bogota, Life in Florida, Life in Madison (NH), Life in Miami (1972-2016), Life in Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in South Florida, Life in the Tampa Bay area, Miami-Dade Community College, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Semester in Spain Program, Semester in Spain Program – CCIS, Spring 2025, Spring in FloridaAfternoon, Thursday, May 22, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi there! It’s one of those gloriously vibrant late spring days that feels like summer has arrived a bit early. The temperature is sitting at a toasty 94°F (34°C) under cheerful, mostly sunny skies—high for May, or at least higher than what I remember from my younger days…
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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.…
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The Force is with Me on a Sultry South Florida Sunday
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in Arnhem: The Battle for the Bridges, 1944, John Williams (Composer), Life in Florida, Life in Miami (1972-2016), Life in Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in the Tampa Bay area, Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Star Wars, Star Wars Day, Star Wars Radio Dramas, The Complete Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Radio Dramas, William Shakespeare's Star WarsLate Morning, Sunday, May 4, 2025, Miami, Florida Hello, everyone! It’s another hot and humid South Florida morning as I begin May the Fourth Be With You Day 2025. The current temperature is 82°F (28°C) under partly sunny conditions. With the wind blowing from the south-southeast at 10 MPH (16 Km/H) and humidity at 69%,…
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From Childhood Dreams to Grownup Reality: My Hopes and Aspirations for ‘Reunion: Coda’
Midday, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Miami, Florida “Write the book you want to read and can’t find.” – Ilona Andrews Writer’s Log: Stardate 2504.30 It’s been four weeks since I typed the last lines of the closing chapter in Reunion: Coda, yet I still can’t quite believe that I’m now part of the 3% of…
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Hey, I’m a Novelist Now!
Afternoon, Monday, April 21, 2025, Miami, Florida Well, folks, I’m thrilled to share that I’m officially a novelist now! Actually, I’ve been one for a while, but it feels incredible to say it out loud. It’s been a little over two weeks since I completed and published Reunion: Coda, the continuation of a novella (Reunion:…
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Dear Reader, Let Me Tell You a Story…a Final Glimpse at the Prologue for ‘Reunion: Coda’
Late Morning, Thursday, March 27, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. As I prepare for another writing workday, hopefully crafting the final chapters of Reunion: Coda, I thought I’d share a sparkling tidbit from the novel’s Prologue. Imagine, we’re nearing the end of a literary journey that started two years ago on the other side of…
A Certain Point of View, Too 