Category: Reunion: Coda
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On Writing and Storytelling: ‘You, Sir, Are Jim Garraty’
You, Sir, Are Jim Garraty Thereâs a moment in every creative collaboration when you realize: this is going to work. For me, that moment came when Bryan Haddock sent his first message after recording Jim Garratyâs voice for Comings and Goings. Dry wit, quiet grief, and the kind of self-awareness that doesnât beg for applauseâBryan…
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The Voices of the Garratyverse: Audiobook Production Begins
đ§ The Voices of the Garratyverse: Audiobook Production Begins For those whoâve said, âIâd love to read these stories, but I only do audiobooks nowââyour moment has arrived. Iâm thrilled to announce that all three Jim Garraty stories are officially in production as audiobooks, each with a narrator who brings emotional depth, literary fluency, and…
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On Writing and Storytelling: A Tale Full of Sound â ‘Comings and Goings’ Begins Its Audiobook Journey
A Familiar Voice, A New Chapter Just when I thought the audio journey of Jim Garraty had found its rhythm, a new harmony emerged. Bryan Haddock â whose voice and style left a lasting impression during auditions for Reunion: A Story â reached out with a quiet surprise. Heâd already downloaded Comings and Goings â…
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Coming Soon: ‘Reunion: Coda’ – The Audiobook
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đ§ Reunion: Coda Heads to Audio This week, I took the first step toward bringing Reunion: Coda to life in audiobook form. After thoughtful considerationâand encouragement from readers who no longer buy print booksâIâve decided to adapt Coda for audio. Some of this interest came from fans of Reunion: A Story, who asked for more…
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Fall Sale Kindle Countdown Offer for ‘Reunion: Coda’
âł Countdown to Coda: A Kindle Deal for the Heart From September 26 to October 1, Reunion: Codaâthe quiet epilogue to Jim Garratyâs journeyâis part of a Kindle Countdown promotion. For just $1.99, you can download the Kindle edition at 67% off the regular price on Amazon.com. This isnât just a discount. Itâs a moment.…
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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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Books, Friends, and the Weight of Quiet Ambition
Late Morning, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 â Bithlo, Florida Itâs a warm, humid, and mostly cloudy morning in Orlando with a current temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winds are from the east-northeast at 4 MPH (7 Km/H), and humidity is sitting at 90%, making it feel closer to 90°F. Scattered light showers are expected today, with…
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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…
A Certain Point of View, Too 