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An Unproductive End to the Workweek: Insomnia 1, Novelist 0
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Writing as a CraftLate Afternoon, Friday, August 2, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hey everyone. I’m behind schedule on this really hot and humid Friday. Barely got any sleep last night, thanks to insomnia. Managed to nod off just before the sun came up and then woke up around 8 AM. So today’s been a day of just scraping…
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Conjuring Ideas, Part Two: From Rough Draft to Finished Scene…Reunion: Coda Inches Forward
Late Afternoon/Early Evening, Thursday, August 1, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire “Raging fires grow from the tiniest spark; it is the same principle at work in life. As long as there’s a spark, tend to your fire. Never give up. ”― Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of…
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Conjuring Ideas: A Writer’s Triumph Over Adversity
Despite struggles with concentration and exhaustion, the writer managed to complete a detailed outline and a new scene draft for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite feeling worn out and stressed, the writer persisted and produced a draft with key moments and good dialogue, which they considered a significant achievement.
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More Music to Write Novels By (And Soothe a Writer’s Anxious Brow)
The author describes a gray day in New Hampshire and shares their morning routine. They mention difficulty sleeping and feeling tired. They also discuss using music in their novel and the challenges of obtaining permissions for copyrighted lyrics. The novel’s protagonist’s musical influences are also mentioned, including a parody of a Welsh military song.
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‘We Have Scene Three!’ A Writer’s Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Blu-ray Collection, Books, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The author describes the evening of July 29, 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, reflecting on the changing season and their progress on a chapter for “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a shorter scene than intended, the author overcame creative obstacles and plans to refine it further. Mental fatigue and an upcoming move to Miami have impacted their…
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Music to Write Novels By…(And Soothe a Writer’s Troubled Brow)
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Things You Are, All the Things You Are (Kern and Hammerstein), Amazon, Creative Writing, Favorite Songs, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Music, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning, Monday, July 29, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hey there. It’s pretty overcast this morning and kinda cool for a New England summer day. Looks like it’s gonna rain later, but thankfully, no thunderstorms are on the horizon, so I can focus on my novel without any worries. I’m trying to get in the…
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All Quiet on the Writing Front…Unfortunately
Evening, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Chilling as the evening of a late July Sunday comes to an end, I’m relaxing with some tunes from Mozart. The writing room’s cozy, and there’s still enough light coming in from the sunset so I haven’t bothered to turn the main light on. Feeling a bit…
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Struggling to Meet Writing Deadlines – Author’s Weekend Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Books, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, UncategorizedMorning, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, dear readers. It’s a balmy summer day in what, for now anyway, is my corner of eastern New Hampshire. If the forecast for Carroll County is correct, it should be a nice, if perhaps hot day, but certainly not as sweltering as in my native South…
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‘Reunion: Coda’ Writer’s Weekend Work and Novel Update
Late Morning, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny and cool (but gradually warming up) summer day here in what for now is my corner of New England. I’ve been up since just past six in the morning and I’ve already had a light breakfast, so now I’m in the…
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Musings and Thoughts for Friday, July 26, 2024: A Writer’s Worries…and Hopes
The paperback edition of “Reunion: A Story” is a deeply personal novella by the author, Alex Diaz-Granados. Set in Miami during the author’s high school years, the story delves into adolescent love and nostalgia. The main character, Jim Garraty, navigates unresolved feelings for his high school crush. The author invites readers to experience this heartfelt…
A Certain Point of View, Too 