Category: Books
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger, Thomas Wikman, World War II (1939-1945)It’s a sunny but cold early fall day in eastern New Hampshire, with a temperature of 64°F (18°C). Eighty-five years ago today, France and Great Britain declared war on Nazi Germany after Hitler’s invasion of Poland. The user is gearing up for a road trip back to South Florida and is working on the novel…
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Insights from Alex Diaz Granados: Author Interview (in ‘The Leonberger Life’ Blog)
So, my longtime friend and fellow blogger, Thomas Wikman, conducted my first-ever interview (via email) as an indie author yesterday! In it, we discussed my Reunion Duology, my creative process, the role music plays in the two stories, and why it’s important to read both Reunion: A Story and Reunion: Coda.
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A Writer’s Tales: A Poetic Account of a Blogger-to-Blogger Interview
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Poetry, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger, Thomas WikmanThomas’s blog features an interview with Alex, discussing “Reunion: A Story” and its sequel “Reunion: Coda.” The duology follows Jim Garraty’s journey, adding depth and length in the second book. Themes of love, music, and friendship intertwine in this literary triptych, showcasing Alex’s skillful storytelling.
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology, Part the Sixth
The character Jim Garraty in the Reunion Duology mirrors the author’s own experiences and interests. Jim’s struggles with relationships, heartbreak, and self-worth parallel the author’s teenage years. While the character differs in some aspects, the portrayal captures personal elements. The duology delves into Jim’s past and presents a mature, open-hearted version of him in his…
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology, Part the Fourth
The Reunion Duology draws from real-life experiences, incorporating the author’s high school memories into the narrative. The character Jim Garraty is infused with the author’s personal history, from choral performances to romantic experiences, while some aspects diverge intentionally. The story reflects a blend of reality and artistic invention, providing a compelling narrative.
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Progress Update: Scene Five of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 19 | First-time Novelist Progress Report
Evening/Night, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Moving the Story Forward Hi, everyone. Despite waking up too early and feeling tired, I had a productive writing day on this somewhat cool and often cloudy day. I don’t think it rained around here. The morning forecast mentioned scattered light showers, but either they never happened…
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Book Notes: Pooja (P.J.) Gudka Writes Review of ‘Reunion: A Story’ on Amazon
A New Amazon Review of ‘Reunion: A Story’ by Pooja (P.J.) Gudka Bonus “On the Good News Front” Post I’m delighted to share with you the latest Amazon review of my novella Reunion: A Story, written by the talented blogger, poet, and historian Pooja Gudka. She has been very generous and kind in her praise…
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Narrative Depth and Tension in Reunion: Coda Scenes
Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: An In-Depth Look at Two Scenes from My Upcoming Novel As a first-time novelist, I use various tools including my two computers, how-to books on different aspects of storytelling, music to inspire me, and my experience as a journalism student, reviewer, and screenwriter to assist me in writing Reunion: Coda, the second…
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Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: Why Chapter 19’s Scene Four Works – Analysis
Here’s an in-depth analysis of the latest scene in Reunion: Coda. It’s based mostly on the second revised draft, so some of the comments may not reflect the scene in the finished novel: The scene “Chalk Dust and Doubts” from your novel “Reunion: Coda” is a compelling piece of writing that works on multiple levels.…
