Category: Pooja (P.J.) Gudka
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Three Stories, Three Reviews
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Audiobooks, Audiobooks, Book Reviews, Books, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Dawn Pisturino, Pooja (P.J.) Gudka, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Thomas WikmanThree Stories, Three Reviews Every great series is defined not only by the stories themselves but by the way readers respond to them. Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, and Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen together form a tapestry of memory, love, regret, and the fragile beauty of human connection. Each title…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Pooja Gudka’s Insightful Amazon Review of ‘Comings and Goings’
💫 A Quiet Triumph: Pooja Gudka on Comings and Goings Some reviews don’t just affirm a book’s worth—they illuminate its emotional core. Pooja Gudka’s recent five-star review of Comings and Goings is one such gift. Her words remind us why stories matter, especially those that honor the quiet dignity of connection. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the book!Reviewed…
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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 writer’s life when the work speaks louder than the person. When a reader—not just any reader, but one who truly listens—echoes back the emotional architecture you’ve spent years building. Pooja Gudka, the voice behind Lifesfinewhine, has done just that. Her review of Comings and Goings – The Art of Being…
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Reflections on Reunion: Coda’s Complex Characters and Themes
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Book Reviews, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami (1972-2016), Life in Miami….Again, Personal Thoughts, Pooja (P.J.) Gudka, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, UncategorizedMidday, Monday, June 9, 2025, Miami, Florida Greetings from South Florida, folks! I don’t have much news today. It was laundry day for me, and even though I was a decent multitasker as recently as 10 years ago, I have trouble finding a suitable balance between household chores and writing. Maybe I wouldn’t worry so…
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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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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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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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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…