Tag: Juan Carlos Hernandez
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My Writing Journey: New Projects and Reunion: Coda
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Boy of Harvard (Men of Harlech parody), Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Song Parody, Uncategorized, Writing a First NovelMid-Morning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. It’s a warm spring morning in my corner of South Florida as I prepare for another working day as a writer. The temperature is 76°F (24°C) under partly sunny conditions. It should be a pleasant, albeit slightly humid, day in our subtropical haven; today’s high is…
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Behind the Music: “Boy of Harvard” and Its Dreamy Origins
Exploring the playful creativity of Reunion: Coda When it comes to weaving whimsy into storytelling, the dream sequence in Reunion: Coda is a standout moment. Set during Jim Garraty’s high school commencement, this scene offers readers a glimpse into the humorous and poignant workings of Jim’s imagination as he dozes off during an inspirational speech.…
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Dear Viewer, Let Me Tell You a Story: ‘Clown 345’ Picked for Film Festival
‘Clown 345’ Picked to Screen in Upcoming Film Festival Yesterday, Juan Carlos Hernandez, an actor and director based in New York City, informed me that the Lift-Off Global Network selected Clown 345, a comedy short we co-wrote a few years ago, for one of its many indie film festivals. I’m not sure if it’s for…
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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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Effective Use of Copilot AI: Overcoming Writer’s Doubt
The writer reflects on a tiring day of editing and seeks solace in the feedback from a beta reader and an AI chat bot. The scene from “Reunion: Coda” is analyzed for its rich literary elements. The protagonist, Jim, interacts with a former flame, Nick, revealing their complex history and current dynamics.
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On Writing & Storytelling: ‘Sunny in the Village of Crickets’
Hi, everyone! I hope you are all well on this late summer Sunday in August. Well, I have good news for you guys today! Popcorn Sky Productions, the small indie film production company that I’m affiliated with as a screenwriter, completed postproduction on the new short film by actor-director Juan Carlos Hernandez, Sunny in the…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, March 2, 2023, or: Countdown to the Big Six-Oh: ‘And the Clock is Running….’
With slightly less than three days before I leave my 50s behind and enter the twilight zone of my 60s, I received my first birthday present this afternoon. No, it was not a “birthday present from me to me.” If you wish to label any of my nonessential purchases at Amazon in March as such,…
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‘Ronnie and the Pursuit of the Elusive Bliss’ Inspires a Twitter Poet!
Hi again, Dear Reader. As you know, actor-director Juan Carlos Hernandez, his wife Adria, their son Anthony, and Yours Truly collaborated on a short film – “about today,” Juan likes to say – titled Ronnie and the Pursuit of the Elusive Bliss. The Hernandez family did most of the heavy lifting (acting, revising, editing, mixing…
A Certain Point of View, Too 