Tag: Reunion Duology
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On Writing and Storytelling – Writing Exercise: What Do Jim and Marty Love About Each Other?*
“Reunion: Coda” portrays two love stories from different times in Jim Garraty’s life. The first, “Love Lost,” follows his high school romance with Marty, while the second, “Love Found,” delves into his feelings for Madison in 2000. The post explores what Jim and Marty admire about each other and highlights their unspoken affections.
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On Writing and Storytelling – Writing Exercise: What Do Jim and Maddie Love About Each Other?*
The post announces a writing exercise for crafting characters in a romance novel. The characters, Maddie and Jim, are described in terms of what they love about each other beyond physical appearance. The content includes a cover design credit and weather details along with the writing exercise.
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Progress Update: Scene Five of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 19 | First-time Novelist Progress Report
Evening/Night, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Moving the Story Forward Hi, everyone. Despite waking up too early and feeling tired, I had a productive writing day on this somewhat cool and often cloudy day. I don’t think it rained around here. The morning forecast mentioned scattered light showers, but either they never happened…
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Challenges of a Sleepless Morning: Writing Process and Weather Reflections
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, 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 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New HampshireLate Morning, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire It is a cool, partly cloudy morning in late summer. At 67°F (19°C), it feels more like a winter day in Florida than an August day in New England. The forecast high is 73°F (23°C), but there are also expected scattered light rain showers later in…
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Creative Writing Session: Vignette Draft and Outline Progress
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, UncategorizedMidday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, August 11, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello, Dear Readers. Your dedicated correspondent is still not feeling his best at the moment. I remain concerned about my future and saddened that I can’t stay in New Hampshire, despite experiencing bouts of homesickness, isolation, and minor frustration during my almost eight months here. However,…
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Book Notes: Pooja (P.J.) Gudka Writes Review of ‘Reunion: A Story’ on Amazon
A New Amazon Review of ‘Reunion: A Story’ by Pooja (P.J.) Gudka Bonus “On the Good News Front” Post I’m delighted to share with you the latest Amazon review of my novella Reunion: A Story, written by the talented blogger, poet, and historian Pooja Gudka. She has been very generous and kind in her praise…
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A Quick Update from a Weary, Worried Writer
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaIt’s a sultry late summer day in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. The writer shares their struggle with lack of sleep due to stress over an upcoming move. They also mention progress on their novel manuscript and recent e-book purchases. The update concludes with a selection of music videos for enjoyment.
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Narrative Depth and Tension in Reunion: Coda Scenes
Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: An In-Depth Look at Two Scenes from My Upcoming Novel As a first-time novelist, I use various tools including my two computers, how-to books on different aspects of storytelling, music to inspire me, and my experience as a journalism student, reviewer, and screenwriter to assist me in writing Reunion: Coda, the second…
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Themes and Variations: The Timeless Charm of ‘All the Things You Are’
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Things You Are, All the Things You Are (Kern and Hammerstein), Amazon, Amazon Music, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Music, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaThe author, a fan of standards from the Great American Songbook, shares the influence of music on their writing process and introduces “All the Things You Are” as a significant song. They express their fondness for different variations of the song, providing various links for the readers’ listening pleasure.
A Certain Point of View, Too 