Tag: Reunion: A Story
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Real Writers Donât Need Permission
Dear Alex (Age 9), Itâs 1972. Youâre sitting in a corner of Mrs. Chambersâ classroom, writing stories with a battleship grey Royal electric typewriter, dreaming of paperback covers and author photos. You donât know what a blog is. Youâve never heard of self-publishing. You think âreal writersâ live in New York and wear tweed. But…
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Writing Doesnât Pay the Movers: An Update from Alex Diaz-Granados
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, GoFundMe, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Personal History, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, TransitionsFriday Afternoon, August 22, 2025 â Miami, Florida Hi, friends. I wish I could sit down today and write about storiesâespecially those in the Garratyverseâand the quiet ways they unfold. But clarity eludes me at the moment. Itâs Laundry Day, and while Iâve got about half an hour before the dryer cycle ends, my mind…
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On Writing and Storytelling: When Fiction Finds Its Muse After the Fact
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I didnât set out to write Leigh E. into Comings and Goings. In fact, I didnât realize I had until yesterday. Kelly Moore, as she appears in the novella, was always her own personâsmart, witty, emotionally fluent, and possessed of that quiet confidence that doesnât demand space; it simply fits. But as I reread a…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Reviews Matter! (A Lot! Really!)
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Book Reviews, Book Reviews, 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), Reunion: Coda, Reviews, Writing as a Craftâď¸ Echoes and Endings: What Readers Are Saying About Comings and Goings By Alex Diaz-Granados When I released Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen, I didnât expect fanfare. Itâs a quiet story â 51 pages long â about a first-time encounter that isnât quite romance, isnât quite nostalgia, but something softer, more…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Kelly, Jim, and the Quiet Art of Being Chosen
đŻď¸ Authorâs Note: The Quiet Bravery of Being Chosen Thereâs a moment in Comings and Goingsâjust after the party, just before the kissâwhere Jim steps into Kellyâs apartment and into something quieter, more deliberate. Itâs not just a change of setting. Itâs a shift in emotional gravity. When she opened the door, I stepped into…
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About My GoFundMe: 63% and CountingâThank You, and a Little More Honesty
63% and CountingâThank You, and a Little More Honesty Weâve reached 63% of the first benchmark goal on my GoFundMe campaign, and I want to start by saying thank you to everyone whoâs donated so far. Your generosity means more than I can expressâespecially during a time thatâs equal parts exciting and daunting. Iâll admit,…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Writing Intimacy as Emotional Truth
đ Between Floors and Feelings: Writing Intimacy as Emotional Truth In Reunion: Coda, thereâs a moment suspended in timeâan elevator ride, a kiss, and a song that shouldnât belong. Itâs not a grand gesture or a climactic reveal. Itâs quiet. Intentional. Sacred. âThe elevator is unusually empty as we step inside. The Musak version of…
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A Writer’s Life: Refreshing My Amazon Author Profile
đ ď¸ A Quiet Update: Refreshing My Amazon Author Profile Last night, I made a small but meaningful update to my Amazon Author Profile. It wasnât a major overhaulâjust a refinement to better reflect the scope and emotional focus of my work. These kinds of updates often go unnoticed, but they matter. Theyâre part of the…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Why a Prologue Was Necessary: Reopening the Door to Jim Garratyâs Emotional Past
Why a Prologue Was Necessary: Reopening the Door to Jim Garratyâs Emotional Past When I returned to the world of Reunion: A Story nearly 25 years after its original publication, I wasnât simply revisiting old charactersâI was confronting the emotional residue they left behind. Reunion: Coda demanded more than a sequel; it required a bridge.…
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Typos, Royalties, and the Indie Hustle
Midmonth Musings from the Garratyverse Late Afternoon, Saturday, August 16, 2025 â Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. Hereâs a little update on my writing life and book sales for Augustâsuch as they are. Iâm not exactly launching a new project at the moment, and honestly, my royalties this month will barely cover the spare change Stephen…
A Certain Point of View, Too 