Category: Poetry
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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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Tales of Writing and Weather in Southeastern Florida
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Dawn Pisturino, Florida Weather, Haiku for the Midnight Hour, Ian W. Toll, Ian W. Toll, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Life in South Florida, Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942, Pacific War Trilogy, Poetry, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring in Florida, The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944, Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945Early Afternoon, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, there. Well, it’s another torrid late spring day in southeastern Florida on this second workday of the week. Outside, the temperature in my neighborhood – Coral Terrace – is 91°F (33°C) under sunny conditions – the same as in my former home in the Tampa Bay…
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Steamy Saturday in South Florida…and Touting a Fellow Blogger’s Haiku Book!
Mid- to Late Morning, Saturday, May 17, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. It is a beautiful but steamy late spring morning in South Florida. The temperature is 80°F (26°C) under sunny conditions. With humidity at 87% and the wind blowing from the south-southeast at 3 MPH (4 Km/H), it feels like 90°F (32°C). It will…
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‘Twas the Day After Christmas, or: In The Holiday Mood, Part III
Afternoon, Thursday, December 26, 2024, Miami, Florida ‘Twas the day after Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The manuscript lay still, with no progress in sight, For the writer was weary, after a long, restless night. The morning had come with the sun’s early rise, Yet…
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Echoes of Reunion
In the tapestry of life, woven tight, Jim Garraty’s journey comes to light. From high school halls with youthful grace, To college lectures, an esteemed place. A scholar’s path, both tried and true, With shadows of the past in view. In Reunion: Coda, we see his quest, Balancing knowledge and memories repressed. A student’s spark,…
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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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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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An Ode to the Maddie Burger
In Madison’s embrace, a burger named for Maddie shines bright. A savory homage on a toasted muffin with Bubba’s beef patty, draped in provolone and Sweet Sugar Ray’s BBQ sauce. “Reunion: Coda” cover design and Marty’s spirit in Florida reminisce on high school days, while honoring love and time.
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Chapter 18 of Reunion: Coda: A Testament to a Writer’s Trials Faced
On Finishing Chapter 18 of Reunion: Coda A Poem In Fayerweather’s hallowed halls, where history’s whispers flow,A tempest brewed, a cup was thrown, emotions ran aglow.Jim Garraty, our steadfast guide, through past and present weaves,His voice a beacon in the storm, amidst the fallen leaves. A tale of two, of Jim and Maddie, through time’s…
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All the Words I Kept Inside: New Poetry Book by P.J. Gudka | Writing Struggles and Inspirations
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Words I Kept Inside, Amazon, Book Reviews, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Novella, Pooja (P.J.) Gudka, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, UncategorizedOn a hot and muggy day in New England, the author briefs readers on P.J. Gudka’s new poetry book, “All the Words I Kept Inside,” praising its emotional depth and skillful craftsmanship. The author shares two favored poems and discusses their resemblance to their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Expressing annoyance at a failed writing day, they…
A Certain Point of View, Too 