Tag: Reunion Duology
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Jim’s Backstory (The Teen Years Before ‘Reunion: A Story’)
Jot down the backstory of your hero – what made him the way he is? What about him can and should change? What can’t? Since Jim Garraty’s character develops between the Present Day sections of Reunion: A Story (February 1998) and Reunion: Coda (February 2000), we will focus on “teenage Jim” as introduced in the…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Five Character Traits – Jim Garraty
The Reunion Duology follows Jim Garraty through two significant life stages: his teenage years in high school and his mid-30s as a professor. Key characteristics of Jim include intelligence, compassion, humor, reserve, and sentimentality, reflecting his growth and emotional struggles. Each phase brings unique qualities that shape his character.
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Donating My Book to Conway Public Library
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Donating “Reunion: A Story” to the Conway Public Library, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal History, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Shop with PointsOn a beautiful early autumn day in Madison, New Hampshire, the writer reflects on their nearly ten-month stay as they prepare to leave around October 18. They express a sense of time’s fleeting nature and share their motivations for donating a copy of their self-published book, Reunion: A Story, to the local library.
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Sunday Afternoon Musings in Madison, New Hampshire
Early Afternoon, Sunday, September 29, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire On this delightful early autumn day, the final Sunday of September 2024, I find myself at my writing desk. My post is quite delayed today because I didn’t rise until just before 10 AM. I had briefly been awake around 6 in the morning but decided…
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Evening Reflections in Madison, NH
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn 2024, Creative Writing, Donating “Reunion: A Story” to the Conway Public Library, John Williams (Composer), John Williams in Vienna, John Williams Live in Vienna (2020 Album), John Williams: Live in Vienna, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Music & Concert Specials, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaOn the evening of September 28, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, a chill settled in as night fell. After visiting the mailboxes with Patti’s husband, Marc, the narrator had a relaxing day, enjoying pizza and a brief walk. They listened to John Williams’ film scores while contemplating the fate of their novella, “Reunion: A Story,”…
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A Cozy Saturday in Madison: Afternoon Reflections
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Autumn 2024, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaOn September 28, 2024, the author reflects on a late start to their day off in Madison, New Hampshire. They enjoy a favorite dish, spinach Florentine, after a long search for an ingredient. Plans for the day include a walk and possible writing, emphasizing relaxation over productivity.
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Donating Books and Finding Joy in Autumn
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn 2024, Blogging, Creative Writing, Donating “Reunion: A Story” to the Conway Public Library, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaOn September 27, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, the author reflects on the arrival of autumn while discussing their recent blog post. They express excitement about their book, Reunion: A Story, delivered the previous day, hoping for its inclusion in the Conway Public Library’s collection. Positive reader reviews indicate appreciation for the narrative’s emotional depth…
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Donating ‘Reunion: A Story’ to Conway Library: My Journey
On a dreary September morning in Madison, New Hampshire, the author reflects on the rainy weather while planning a donation of their novella, “Reunion: A Story,” to the Conway Public Library. After challenges in executing a personal delivery, the author arranged for the book to be mailed directly to the library. While grappling with creative…
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Reflecting on a Rainy Day in New Hampshire
On September 25, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather is cold and gray, with a high of 60°F expected. Yesterday, the author donated a copy of their book, “Reunion: A Story,” to the Conway Public Library via Amazon, as transportation issues prevented an in-person visit. They reflect on mastering Microsoft Office 360 on their…
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