πŸ“£ Audiobook Release Announcement: Reunion: A Story

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© 2025 Alex Diaz-Granados/ADG Books

πŸ“£ Audiobook Release Announcement: Reunion: A Story

I’m delighted to share that Reunion: A Story: A Novella (The Reunion Duology Book 1) is now officially available on Audible and Amazon, with Apple Books availability coming in just a few days.

Produced by Brandon Padilla, this audiobook has successfully passed ACX’s rigorous quality assurance reviews—cover design, metadata, and audio files—ensuring that narration, production, and technical standards all meet professional benchmarks.

πŸ“– About the Story

Reunion: A Story takes us back to June 1983, where Jim Garraty is a senior at South Miami Senior High. A staff writer for the school paper and a college‑bound scholar with dreams of becoming a historian, Jim is well‑liked by peers and teachers alike. His future looks bright—except for one lingering matter of the heart.

The girl he loves from afar, Marty, is also graduating. Rumor has it she’s leaving for the summer before college begins. Jim has never confessed his feelings, and when an opportunity arises on the last day of classes, hesitation costs him the chance.

Fast forward 15 years later: James Garraty is now an up‑and‑coming history professor, respected by faculty, admired by students, and enjoying literary acclaim. Yet despite his professional success, one thing remains missing—true love.

✨ Closing Note

With Comings and Goings already live, and Reunion: A Story now joining it, the Garratyverse continues to expand in audio form. Brandon Padilla’s narration of Reunion: A Story and Bryan Haddock’s performance in Comings and Goings bring Jim’s voice and emotional cadence to life with remarkable warmth and clarity. Their work ensures listeners experience not just the words, but the heart of these stories.

And the journey isn’t over—Reunion: Coda is due for release this coming February, completing the duology in audio form and offering the final, bittersweet chapter of Jim and Marty’s story.

 

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Location: Orlando, FL, USA

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