Category: Garratyverse
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Three Poems (Inspired by ‘Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen’)
Three Poems Inspired by “Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen” These three poems draw their inspiration from my short story, Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen (2025, ADG Books via Kindle Direct Publishing). They are composed from the distinct perspectives of both central characters, Jim and Kelly, each offering…
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Navigating the Garratyverse, or: How to Follow Jim Garratyâs Emotional Journey (Now That Itâs a Thing)
Letâs start with a confession: I didnât set out to create a literary universe. I didnât even set out to coin a term. âGarratyverseâ began as a tongue-in-cheek nicknameâa playful way to refer to the two deeply personal stories Iâd written about Jim Garraty, a character whoâs equal parts emotionally constipated and quietly profound. It…
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A (Tiny) Bit of Positivity in a Time of Chaos
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), 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), Life in Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Codađ A Little Light in the Chaos Iâll be honestâthis week has been rough. Iâm staring down another move, and the emotional weight of packing up a life (again) is hitting harder than expected. Thereâs something about impermanence that always stirs up the deeper stuff: memories, regrets, hopes, and the ache of leaving behind spaces…
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On Writing and Storytelling: ‘Comings and Goings’ Gets a New Review on Amazon UK!
Across the Pond: Comings and Goings Receives Its First International Review Some mornings begin quietlyâbut this week, one brought a small, extraordinary ripple. Comings and Goings â The Art of Being Seen just received its first international review, courtesy of Amazon UK. Meg Learner, a thoughtful reader and longtime fan of Jim Garraty’s journey, offered…
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On Books and Reading: My Summer TBR Stack
âïž Whatâs on my summer reading list? Itâs a mix of deep dives into history and personal journeys through memory and meaning. These titles are stacked on my nightstand (okay, maybe overflowing), waiting to be explored between afternoon storms and long stretches of quiet. âą The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort…
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đ Socks, Subplots, and Second Chances: The Accidental Novel I Wrote on Purpose
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, 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), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaBack in the summer of 1978, I made a solemn pronouncement over breakfast toast: âMom, someday Iâm going to write a novel like Stephen King does.â She smiled with a bemused expression that said, âSure, sweetieâafter you remember to pick up your socks.â Forty-seven years later, Iâve finally made good on that promise⊠and yes,…
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Reflections on Revisiting My Writing
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), 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 WikmanWhy I Write and Revisit My Work âI write for the same reason I breathe â because if I didnât, I would die.â â Isaac Asimov As the four-month anniversary of the publication of Reunion: Coda approaches, I find myself reading it againâthis time not only for professional reasons, like fixing issues or being self-critical, but…
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More Lessons I Learned from Writing a Novel
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Copyright, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Novella, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stephen King (Author), Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftUnexpected Lessons in Writing On April 4, nearly four months ago, I published Reunion: Coda, the second book in my Reunion Duology and my first novel. The first book, Reunion: A Story, is a novella. I spent a little over two years writing this novel. I began in March 2022 while living in Tampa, wrote…
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Movie Review: ‘Summer of ’42’ (1971)
Summer of â42 (1971) Directed by: Robert Mulligan Written by: Herman Raucher Starring: Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Jennifer OâNeill, Christopher Norris, Lou Frizzell Music by: Michel Legrand Studio: Warner Bros. Summer of â42: The Art of Being Seen Originally reviewed in 2003. This expanded reflection carries forward the emotional imprint of that first…
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On Being Understood: Reflections on the Response to ‘Comings and Goings’
Itâs been just over a month since Comings and Goings â The Art of Being Seen was released into the world, gently and without fanfare. I didnât expect a wave of attentionânot for a story that doesnât chase drama, but rather leans into stillness, nuance, and the kind of empathy that often goes unnoticed. Jim…
A Certain Point of View, Too 