Tag: Writing
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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 First-Time Intimacy with Emotional Grace
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Love and Sex, Love, Sex, & Relationships, Personal History, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Sex, Writing as a Craftđ Soft Light, Quiet Courage: Writing First-Time Intimacy with Emotional Grace Thereâs a moment in Comings and Goingsâquiet, unadornedâwhere Jim confesses to Kelly that his first time didnât last long. Heâs not ashamed. Just honest. And Kelly, in turn, doesnât flinch, correct, or console. She simply says: âThen it was perfect. You were kind. You…
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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…
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Garratyverse Motif Map: Memory, Music, and Emotional Echo
Introduction to My Motif Map Understanding the Threads That Weave My Stories When I begin to dive into a story, I often find myself tracing patternsârecurring symbols, images, or themesâthat act as connective tissue running through the narrative. I call this intricate web a “motif map.” For me, a motif map is more than just…
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Understanding ‘Reunion: Coda’: Why the High School Chapters Matter
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Book Reviews, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in South Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, South Miami Senior High SchoolWhy the High School Chapters Matter: A Reflection (and Rebuttal) I didnât hate high school. I didnât romanticize it eitherânot like those who peaked there and never quite came down. But South Miami Senior High gave me something I didnât expect: a sense of community. I sang in the choral department, wrote for the newspaper,…
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Writing Intimacy with Reverence: A Scene from ‘Comings and Goings’
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Billy Joel, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Love, Sex, & Relationships, Music, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Codađď¸ Writing Intimacy with Reverence: A Scene from Comings and Goings Thereâs a scene in Comings and Goings that still lingers with meânot because itâs dramatic, but because itâs quiet. Itâs Jim Garraty, nineteen, sitting in Kellyâs apartment in Mission Hill, letting the world slow down long enough to feel something real. Itâs a moment…
