Tag: Kindle
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‘Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen’ is…On the Way to a Kindle Near You
Why I Hit “Publish” So Soon I hadn’t planned to release Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen this quickly. The story came together fast—two weeks of writing, revising, and listening closely to what Jim and Kelly needed to say. But I thought I’d take more time. Let it breathe. Maybe wait for…
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Reunion: A Story of Words, Work, and What Comes Next
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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), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Life in South Florida, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2025, Summer in Florida, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftWriter’s Log, Stardate 2506.3Miami, Florida – Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Afternoon It’s been two months since I officially became a published novelist—words that still feel surreal even as I type them. Reunion: Coda, the long-awaited second book in the Reunion Duology, is out in the world, and while I’ve managed to sell a few copies…
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The Audiobook Question: Why Reunion: Coda Isn’t on Audible (Yet)
One of the most frequent questions I get from readers is: Will there be an audiobook edition of Reunion: Coda? The short answer? Not yet. And here’s why. I absolutely understand the importance of audiobooks. Some readers rely on them out of necessity—whether due to visual impairments or other disabilities that make traditional reading difficult.…
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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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Even Novelists Must Do Laundry….
Early Afternoon, Monday, May 5, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, all It’s a bit past noon in my corner of Kendall on the first day of a new workweek. From the looks of it, the subtropical wet season – the climatic conditions I’ve seen for most of my life – has gotten off to an early…
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Easter Sunday Musings: Sunshine, Stories, and Subheadings
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftAfternoon, Sunday, April 20, 2025, Miami, Florida It’s a warm and breezy Easter Sunday here in sunny South Florida, where the weather feels like a sneak preview of summer. At 82°F (28°C) under mostly sunny skies, with a gentle east-southeast breeze at 13 MPH (21 Km/H) and 47% humidity, the “feels-like” temperature is a balmy…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Amazon Kindle Create App: Boon, Bane, or Both? (A Review)
App Name: Kindle Create Developer: Amazon/Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Type of App: E-publishing formatting and publication tool Amazon Kindle Create App: Boon, Bane, or Both? For readers familiar with my blog, you know that independent publishing has been my thrilling yet occasionally exasperating companion on the creative journey. My experiences with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)…
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Insights on Writing: Embracing the Journey
Late Morning, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Miami, Florida “Writing is hard work. If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” – Stephen King What can I say about yesterday? For starters, my first day of the workweek was a mirror image…
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Get Your Free Copy of Reunion: A Story
Free books. Who doesn’t like free books? 📚✨ Get ready to dive into the captivating world of Reunion: A Story, the first book of the Reunion Duology by Alex Diaz-Granados! From tomorrow, the Kindle edition will be available for FREE for an entire week. 🎉 This is where the story of my upcoming novel, Reunion:…
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Reflections on Fourth of July 2024 and Writing Progress Update
The United States celebrated its 248th Independence Day, evoking mixed emotions for the author. The Fourth of July was uneventful, but positive feedback on the novella “Reunion: A Story” brought some cheer. Despite missing out on traditional celebrations, the author remains focused on finishing “Reunion: Coda” and polishing the novel. Reflecting on the past, the…
A Certain Point of View, Too 