Category: CreateSpace Independent Publishing
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology, Part the Second
The author’s research for the historical aspects in the novels, particularly the World War II elements, drew from personal experiences, observations of professors, and extensive reading and viewing of documentaries since childhood. For the main character’s profession as a history professor, inspiration came from the author’s journalism mentor and a desire for authenticity. The books…
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology – Part the First
The author, Alex Diaz-Granados, discusses the inspiration behind the Reunion Duology and the character development of Jim Garraty. Reflecting on high school experiences and historical events, the series explores themes of unspoken love and missed opportunities. Jim evolves from a high school senior with a crush to a Harvard-bound history enthusiast in a dual timeline…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Writing a ‘Conflict Scene’ with the Protagonist and the ‘Villain’
Mid-Afternoon, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire I found myself awake before the clock struck five this morning. Despite my efforts to drift back to sleep, anxieties about my impending move to Miami kept gnawing at me. Exhaustion has hit me hard, leaving me struggling to concentrate on penning the new chapters of my…
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A Quick Update from a Weary, Worried Writer
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaIt’s a sultry late summer day in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. The writer shares their struggle with lack of sleep due to stress over an upcoming move. They also mention progress on their novel manuscript and recent e-book purchases. The update concludes with a selection of music videos for enjoyment.
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Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: The Bonds That Connect the Reunion Duology
“Reunion: Coda” is a sequel to the author’s first book and was self-published in 2018. It explores the lives of the characters, their coming-of-age tales, and their current escapades. The prologue scene, “Could Have, Should Have, Didn’t,” delves into Jim’s past regrets and serves as a bridge between the two books, offering emotional depth and…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, March 15, 2024, or: A Tale of Rain, Snow, and Storytelling Decisions
Late Morning, Friday, March 15, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. Friday has arrived, but it is not a “lovely early spring morning” here in eastern New Hampshire. Currently, the temperature is 34°F (1°C) with light rain and snow falling. With humidity at 100% and the wind blowing from the north-northeast at 4 MPH (7…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, February 29, 2024, or: A Leap Day Report on My Journey as a First Time Novelist
Mid- to Late Morning, Thursday, February 29, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi there, friends. It’s a beautiful, if perhaps chilly New England morning on this last day of (Leap Year) February 2024. Currently, the temperature is 19°F (-7°C) under sunny skies. With humidity at 40% and the wind blowing from the west-northwest at 9 MPH…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, October 8, 2023, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second
Afternoon, Sunday, October 8, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hello, everyone. How are you all doing? I hope you are having/have had a nice Sunday. I promised myself – reluctantly – that I would take time off from working on my novel and give my mind and body (my mind, mostly) a break, at least for the…
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On Writing & Storytelling: The Facts Behind the Fiction in ‘Reunion: A Story’
Five summers ago – seems like it was a lifetime ago – I decided to self-publish Reunion: A Story, a novella I wrote in stages between 1986 and 1998, through Amazon’s CreateSpace Independent Publishing division (now Kindle Direct Publishing). It wasn’t my first self-published work; that would be my collection of movie reviews originally written…
A Certain Point of View, Too 