Tag: Self-Publishing
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On Writing and Storytelling: Working on Weekends – Hope and Persistence, or Quixotic Hubris?
Sunday, October 12, 2025 📍 Orlando, Florida A Chilly Morning and a Familiar Ritual This morning greeted me with an unexpected chill—low 60s, which, by Florida standards, qualifies as brisk. The sun had barely crept over the horizon when I stirred, debating whether to return to sleep. Light tends to sabotage my rest once it…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Working on the Weekend…and Through a Thicket of Doubts
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Audiobooks, Books, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, 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 Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Stefan (Steve) LeeSaturday Reflections from Orlando Early Afternoon, October 11, 2025 As I shared yesterday, I’m currently immersed in two projects tied to my Jim Garraty stories: Why Audio Feels Like Home If you’ve been following this space for a while, you know I’m especially energized by the audiobook project—even though it wasn’t part of the original…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Devil’s in the “D”: A Tiny Typo and the Art of Fixing It
The Devil’s in the “D”: A Tiny Typo and the Art of Fixing It The Devil’s in the “D”: A Tiny Typo and the Art of Fixing It As I mentioned in Thursday’s post, I recently stumbled upon—and, thankfully, corrected—a stubborn little typo in my short story Comings and Goings – The Art of Being…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Gremlins in ‘Comings and Goings’
📝 Gremlins in Comings and Goings Midday, Thursday, September 18, 2025 — Orlando, Florida Hi, everyone. I rolled out of bed earlier than usual today, haunted by a tiny, mortifying typo I spotted in Comings and Goings just before midnight—a single missing “d” that turned “door” into the vastly less useful “oor.” Call it a…
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Typos, Royalties, and the Indie Hustle
Midmonth Musings from the Garratyverse Late Afternoon, Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. Here’s a little update on my writing life and book sales for August—such as they are. I’m not exactly launching a new project at the moment, and honestly, my royalties this month will barely cover the spare change Stephen…
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Running on Fumes, Fueled by Story: A Dispatch from the Garratyverse
Afternoon, Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Miami, Florida Gosh, I’m tired. Yesterday was long, busy, and—at times—frustrating, thanks to my dual role as both author and self-appointed marketing director in the aftermath of publishing Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen. My Wednesday started far earlier than I would’ve liked. I was up at…
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Writing and Storytelling: This, Too, Is Part of the Story
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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, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaThis, Too, Is Part of the Story Late Morning, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi there. It’s a typical South Florida summer morning, the kind that the tourism industry doesn’t tell non-residents about. It’s hot, yes (82°F/28°C, but the heat index is 93°F/34°C), and sticky, but the skies are veiled by a sheet of…
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When eBay Markups Cross the Line: A Shocking Discovery About Reunion: Coda
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Reunion: Coda—my latest novel—was being listed on eBay for $43.15. That’s $17 more than its actual price for a paperback edition on Amazon. According to the seller, Grand Eagle Retail, they allegedly have three copies in stock. Do they? I have my doubts. Let’s set the record straight:…
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Selling Stories, Writing the Next One, and the Art of Not Sitting Still
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Book Reviews, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftAfternoon, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Miami, Florida “Don’t wait for the muse. As I’ve said, he’s a hardheaded guy who’s not susceptible to a lot of creative fluttering. This isn’t the Ouija board or the spirit-world we’re talking about here, but just another job like laying pipe or driving long-haul trucks. Your job is to…
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Sunlight, Showers, and Storytelling: A June Morning in South Florida
Late Morning, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – Miami, Florida Summer in South Florida is a study in contrasts—a daily performance where sunlight and shadow trade places with effortless unpredictability. For those of us who call this subtropical corner home, it’s a rhythm we know well: brilliant morning skies, the slow creep of humidity, and then,…
A Certain Point of View, Too 