Tag: Writing a First Novel
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A Story Concludes, A Legacy Begins: The Reunion Duology Is Complete
The Reunion Duology is Complete! On April 5, 2025, I published Reunion: Coda, the second book of a duology that began with my 2018 novella, Reunion: A Story. My first novel, it serves as both a prequel and sequel to what Amazon reviewer Meg Learner called a “lovely lyrical book” about “how the angst of…
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Another Lesson I Learned While Writing ‘Reunion: Coda’
Comedy and Pathos Can Coexist Harmoniously in the Same Narrative Storytelling, at its core, is our way of exploring both the outer and inner world, trying to make sense of it all. Stories grounded in lived experience strive to capture fleeting moments and evoke emotions that resonate with readers. In more realistic narratives, it’s not…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Five Things I Learned While Writing ‘Reunion: Coda’
1. Don’t Set Unrealistic Goals for Your First Novel While there’s certainly a place for ambition and artistic risks, I learned (through trial and error) that setting overly ambitious goals for your first novel can lead to frustration and burnout. Instead of diving into a sprawling historical epic or a complex science fiction adventure, start…
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My Writing Journey: New Projects and Reunion: Coda
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Boy of Harvard (Men of Harlech parody), Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Song Parody, Uncategorized, Writing a First NovelMid-Morning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. It’s a warm spring morning in my corner of South Florida as I prepare for another working day as a writer. The temperature is 76°F (24°C) under partly sunny conditions. It should be a pleasant, albeit slightly humid, day in our subtropical haven; today’s high is…
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Hey, I’m a Novelist Now!
Afternoon, Monday, April 21, 2025, Miami, Florida Well, folks, I’m thrilled to share that I’m officially a novelist now! Actually, I’ve been one for a while, but it feels incredible to say it out loud. It’s been a little over two weeks since I completed and published Reunion: Coda, the continuation of a novella (Reunion:…
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Easter Sunday Musings: Sunshine, Stories, and Subheadings
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftAfternoon, Sunday, April 20, 2025, Miami, Florida It’s a warm and breezy Easter Sunday here in sunny South Florida, where the weather feels like a sneak preview of summer. At 82°F (28°C) under mostly sunny skies, with a gentle east-southeast breeze at 13 MPH (21 Km/H) and 47% humidity, the “feels-like” temperature is a balmy…
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Musings on ‘Reunion: Coda’: Despite Some Imperfections, I’m Proud of My First Novel
Late Morning, Saturday, April 19, 2025, Miami, Florida Write what you love, and love what you write. You are your first audience, and if you don’t love it, why should anyone else? – Caroline Linden At 6:11 PM Eastern on Friday, April 18, 2025, I received the email from Amazon that I’d been eagerly awaiting…
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Dear Reader, Let Me Tell You a Story of…Waiting for ‘Reunion: Coda’ to Arrive (and My Fondest Wishes for the Novel)
Late Morning, Thursday, April 17, 2025, Miami, Florida It’s a sultry, gold-hued subtropical morning here in South Florida. Right now, the temperature stands at a pleasant 80°F (27°C) under a mostly sunny sky. With humidity at 56% and a gentle breeze blowing from the east-northeast at 9 MPH (15 Km/H), it feels more like a…
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On Writing and Storytelling: ‘Reunion: Coda’ and PR Adventures
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Personal Thoughts, Popcorn Sky Productions, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftMidday, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi there, folks. It’s a warm, if a bit cloudy, spring day in my corner of South Florida. Currently, the temperature is 78°F (26°C) under mostly sunny conditions. With humidity at 52% and a north-northwesterly breeze blowing at 5 MPH (8 Km/H), it feels like 88°F (32°C) outside.…
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Behind the Cover: Why I Chose a Text-Free Front for Reunion: Coda
When designing the cover for Reunion: Coda, I wanted something that felt unique yet true to the story within. After much deliberation, I made the bold choice to leave the front cover free of text—no title, no name, just the striking image of New York City at night. Here’s why. First, NYC at night isn’t…
A Certain Point of View, Too 