Tag: Love and Sex
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‘Amor Vincit Omnia’: : The Emotional Logic of Jim Garraty
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Love and Sex, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stefan (Steve) Lee“Love Always Wins”: The Emotional Logic of Jim Garraty In the Garratyverse, “Love always wins” isn’t a slogan—it’s a hypothesis. One that’s tested, doubted, and sometimes quietly mourned. I explore this theme more freely in fiction than in nonfiction. Fiction gives me room to be emotionally honest without being autobiographical. It lets me ask hard…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Writing Intimacy as Emotional Truth
🛗 Between Floors and Feelings: Writing Intimacy as Emotional Truth In Reunion: Coda, there’s a moment suspended in time—an elevator ride, a kiss, and a song that shouldn’t belong. It’s not a grand gesture or a climactic reveal. It’s quiet. Intentional. Sacred. “The elevator is unusually empty as we step inside. The Musak version of…
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“Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen”
A Quote Quilt by Alex Diaz-Granados In the hush between songs and stories, there’s a kind of magic that blooms when someone looks at you—not to evaluate, but to understand. Comings and Goings hums in that space. It’s a story stitched from quiet observations, shy admissions, and the kind of memory that doesn’t fade with…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Writing Intimacy: When Kindness Is the Climax
Author’s note: This post includes a brief excerpt from Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen that touches on themes of emotional vulnerability and intimacy. It is written with restraint, care, and a focus on quiet connection rather than explicit content. I’ve always believed that intimacy isn’t just about what happens between two people—it’s…
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On Soft Light and Honest Songs: A Note to the Reader
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Billy Joel, 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), Love and Sex, Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaEvery story in the Garratyverse carries its own rhythm. Some sweep across decades, reckoning with inherited grief, generational wounds, and the long arc of forgiveness. Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen isn’t that kind of story. It’s smaller. Quieter. But no less true. This one lives in the hush between songs, the half-step…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 10, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda’s ‘Afterwards’ Scene is Complete, and Another Workweek Winds Down
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Love and Sex, Love, Sex, & Relationships, New Hampshire Weather, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024On a sunny New England day, the author discusses the weather and their progress on writing Reunion: Coda, sharing details and reasons for their approach to romantic scenes. They plan to take a break, recharge, and continue writing to avoid burnout. The AI feedback on their work is positive, providing a boost to their confidence.
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On Writing & Storytelling: Reunion: Coda Update: It’s a Wrap for the Novel’s Chapter 16 (Sweet)!
Chapter 16 of Reunion: Coda is finally complete, featuring four intense scenes capturing Jim and Maddie’s passion. It took three hours and three drafts to perfect the most emotional scene. Avoiding explicitness, the author aimed for a sensual yet respectful portrayal. Microsoft’s Copilot AI praised the intimacy and authentic character interactions in Scene Four. The…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 9, 2024, or: Of Rainy Days…and Steamy Scenes
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The author shares the 1,523rd post about a cool, spring day in New England. Rainy weather makes it challenging to enjoy outdoor activities. Despite initial difficulties, the writer successfully crafts a romantic scene for the novel “Reunion: Coda” without explicit content. The day’s agenda includes posting on WordPress and working on the novel. The author…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, or: Our Intrepid Novelist Writes His First Steamy Scene for ‘Reunion: Coda’
It’s a chilly spring morning in Madison, New Hampshire, but the writer had a successful day working on Chapter 15 of their novel. They carefully depicted a tender moment between characters without being too explicit. The scene takes place in Maddie’s apartment, where the protagonist prepares breakfast for her. They share a quiet, intimate morning,…
A Certain Point of View, Too 