Tag: Book Reviews
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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…
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Book Review: ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ (1975)
The Eagle Has Landed Author: Jack Higgins Publisher: Collins (UK); Bantam Books (U.S.) Year of Publication: 1975 Genre: Historical Thriller / World War II Fiction November 1943. Europe is ablaze. With the Eastern Front collapsing and Allied forces carving their way through Italy, Nazi Germany is desperate for a symbolic triumph. Hitler, ever obsessed with…
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On Writing and Storytelling: When a Reviewer Truly ‘Gets’ My Story: Denise Longrie Reviews ‘Comings and Goings’
When a Reader Sees What You Meant to Say There are moments in a writerâs life that feel like exhaling after holding your breath for years. Reading Denise Longrieâs review of Comings and Goings was one of those moments. âThe story is not a romance, but rather an enjoyable, insightful journey into empathy and the…
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Book Review: ‘Schindler’s List’ by Thomas Keneally
Schindlerâs List (1993 Reissue) Author: Thomas Kenneally Publisher: Atria Books Year of Publication: 1982 (First Edition); 1993 (Movie Tie-In Reissue) Schindlerâs List: Thomas Keneallyâs haunting and unforgettable account of one manâs moral awakening amidst the unfathomable cruelty of the Holocaust remains one of the most compelling historical narratives of the 20th century. Published in 1982,…
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Book Review:Â âStarring John Wayne As Genghis Khan: Hollywood’s All-Time Worst Casting Blundersâ
Starring John Wayne as Genghis Khan: Hollywoodâs All-Time Worst Casting Blunders By: Damien Bona Publisher: Citadel Press Year of Publication: 1996 Genre(s): Film, Film History, Humor đŹ A Rollicking Ride Through Hollywoodâs Casting Catastrophes What separates a “good” film from a “great” one? The answer is delightfully complicated. A truly great movie needs a sturdy…
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đ Gratitude for a Thoughtful Reader: Thank You, Thomas Wikman
Thomas Wikman’s rating of Reunion:Coda: Every writer dreams of being seenâof having their work not just read, but understood. Since Reunion: A Story first found its way into readersâ hands in 2018, Thomas Wikman has been one of the most steadfast and insightful champions of Jim Garratyâs story. His latest review of Reunion: Codaâtitled âThe…
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On Writing and Storytelling: What’s the Best Part of Being a Writer?
Whatâs the best thing about being a writer? Honestly, while I do cherish the creative side of writingâthe thrill of shaping stories from nothing but ideas and turning blank pages or screens into worlds filled with believable characters and momentsâthereâs something even more rewarding: hearing from readers after a story finds its way into the…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Welcome to the Garratyverse
⨠On the Gentle Art of Being Seen: Reflections from the Garratyverse Sometimes the most powerful storytelling happens in the spaces betweenâbetween memory and longing, silence and revelation, thunder and comfort.Thatâs where Jim Garraty lives.Thatâs where these stories found their readers. Hereâs what theyâve seen in himâand in the stories he carries. đď¸ Reunion: A…
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‘Comings and Goings’: A First Review, A Quiet Smile
A First Review, A Quiet Smile Thereâs something surreal about seeing your work reflected back through someone elseâs eyesâespecially when those eyes are kind. Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen just received its first reader review, and Iâll admit, Iâm still a little stunned. Not because someone read it (though thatâs always a…
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Selling Stories, Writing the Next One, and the Art of Not Sitting Still
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Book Reviews, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftAfternoon, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Miami, Florida âDon’t wait for the muse. As I’ve said, he’s a hardheaded guy who’s not susceptible to a lot of creative fluttering. This isn’t the Ouija board or the spirit-world we’re talking about here, but just another job like laying pipe or driving long-haul trucks. Your job is to…
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