A Certain Point of View: Writing, Film and Stuff

Reunion: Coda Receives its First Review on Amazon UK Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Just 23 days after its release on Amazon, my debut novel, Reunion: Coda , has received its very first review on Amazon UK. The review was thoughtfully written by British blogger and writer, Meg Learner. In her review of Reunion: A Story (2018), Meg expressed a heartfelt desire for a sequel told from the perspective of the novella’s female lead, Marty Reynaud. While I couldn't provide Meg with that specific continuation, I poured my heart into creating a novel that delves deeply into the high school experiences of Jim and Marty, offering readers a richer understanding of their characters and their journey. Another lyrical book from Mr [Diaz-] Granados. A very satisfying sequel to his first novella about high school love and the problems with that. Without giving away too much of the plot, our hero, Jim Garraty, is now a history professor and seems about to find l...

"I love the ending. You have to see it to enjoy it." Meg Learner, PersonaPaper , Image from Ronnie and the Pursuit of the Elusive Bliss © 2020 Popcorn Sky Productions Well, it took a little while ﹘ 17 days, to be exact ﹘ but Ronnie and the Pursuit of the Elusive Bliss has gotten a couple of long-form published reviews. The first one was Denise Longrie's user review on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com ). Here is an excerpt: It's fun to watch the family members interact with each other. There's no malice. The different characters become angry and annoyed at each other. In less capable hands, their portrayals could have been cardboard clowns. However, even when they're at their most ridiculous, these characters remain human beings with depth. "These people love each other. Despite their differences, they still care for one another."  Denise Longrie, Internet Movie Database user review .  Image from  Ronnie and the Pursuit of th...