Tag: First Novel
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On Writing and Storytelling: After the Dance Ends…(an Excerpt from ‘Reunion: Coda’)
Here’s a moment from Reunion: Coda that I’ve always loved for its simplicity and emotional precision. It’s the third and final vignette in the chapter where Jim Garraty meets Maddie at the Moonglow nightclub — the point where their quiet chemistry finally gathers enough momentum to feel like the start of something real. It’s a…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Revised with Insight: ‘Reunion: Coda’ Blurb Thanks to Beta Reader Denise Longrie
After an insightful consultation with my Beta Reader, Denise Longrie, I have revised and refined this blurb to sound more professional and polished. I hope it now captures the essence of Jim Garraty’s ongoing journey more effectively. Here it is: Reunion: Coda In the sequel to the heartfelt Reunion: A Story, Jim Garraty’s journey continues…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Sunday’s Unexpected Creative Marathon: Crafting ‘Reunion: Coda’ and the Journey of a Fretful Novelist
Mid-Morning, Monday, January 13, 2025, Miami, Florida From Rest Day to Writer’s Grind: Perfecting ‘Reunion: Coda’ – Insights, Reviews, and Copyrighting Although yesterday was supposed to be a rest day, I found myself knee-deep in Reunion: Coda. Rather than diving into new writing or revisions, I wisely saved those for the workweek—afternoon shift, here I…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: How I Rescued Chapter 23 of My Novel
Late Morning, Friday, January 10, 2025, Miami, Florida “To write is human, to edit is divine.”― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft For those following my novel-writing journey with Reunion: Coda, yesterday was more productive than Wednesday, although I did lose some productivity. As I mentioned in my previous post, I made…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Curse of the Blinking Cursor Strikes Again!
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, MicroProse Software, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age, Writer’s BlockLate Morning, Saturday, November 16, 2024, Miami, Florida It’s a gorgeous, if rather warm, autumn day in the subtropical zone. The current temperature is 78°F (25°C) under sunny conditions. With humidity at 58% and a north-northeasterly breeze blowing at 7 MPH (11 Km/H), the heat index is 86°F (30°C). The forecast for today calls for…
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Conjuring Ideas, Part Two: From Rough Draft to Finished Scene…Reunion: Coda Inches Forward
Late Afternoon/Early Evening, Thursday, August 1, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire “Raging fires grow from the tiniest spark; it is the same principle at work in life. As long as there’s a spark, tend to your fire. Never give up. ”― Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of…
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‘Reunion: Coda’ Writer’s Weekend Work and Novel Update
Late Morning, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny and cool (but gradually warming up) summer day here in what for now is my corner of New England. I’ve been up since just past six in the morning and I’ve already had a light breakfast, so now I’m in the…
A Certain Point of View, Too 