Tag: Poetry About Writing
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“The Morning I Became Someone Else” — A Poem from Jim Garraty’s POV
Every so often, while revisiting Reunion: A Story and Reunion: Coda, I find myself returning to the emotional fault lines that shaped Jim Garraty long before he ever set foot in Cambridge or New York. Graduation Day 1983 is one of those fault lines — the day when childhood ended, adulthood began, and the girl…
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A Writer’s Tales: A Poetic Account of a Blogger-to-Blogger Interview
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Poetry, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger, Thomas WikmanThomas’s blog features an interview with Alex, discussing “Reunion: A Story” and its sequel “Reunion: Coda.” The duology follows Jim Garraty’s journey, adding depth and length in the second book. Themes of love, music, and friendship intertwine in this literary triptych, showcasing Alex’s skillful storytelling.
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Verses of Yesteryears: A Poetic Pitch
“Reunion: A Story” is the first of a two-book cycle, following Jim Garraty’s journey through love and time at South Miami High. Praised for its emotional pull and well-crafted narrative, this novella entwines love and regret, captivating readers across languages. The forthcoming “Reunion: Coda” promises to continue the captivating tale.
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An Ode to the Maddie Burger
In Madison’s embrace, a burger named for Maddie shines bright. A savory homage on a toasted muffin with Bubba’s beef patty, draped in provolone and Sweet Sugar Ray’s BBQ sauce. “Reunion: Coda” cover design and Marty’s spirit in Florida reminisce on high school days, while honoring love and time.
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On Writing & Storytelling: Ode to the Closing Stanzas – Celebrating the End of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 17
The content describes the conclusion of a love story set in the city, celebrating the completion of a chapter and the emotional journey of the characters. It also mentions the author’s personal triumph and a longing for companionship. The link provides access to the preceding work, Reunion: A Story
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A Sleepy Writer’s Lot
Pale, sleep-deprived, red-eyed Mind reeling, fingers fumbling, stuck. Still, I must persist
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Writer vs. Paper (A Septolet)
Writer, Listening to old blues, Waiting for inspiration. Paper, Blank, white – Taunting! Wanting words.
A Certain Point of View, Too 