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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, June 6, 2024, or: D-Day + 80 Years…and Back to Revising Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 17
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, D-Day (June 6, 1944), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Military History, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, World War II (1939-1945), Writing as a CraftIn Madison, New Hampshire, it’s a warm, partly sunny day with a current temperature of 73°F. The forecast predicts scattered light showers, with a high of 77°F and a low of 61°F. Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. The author is revising Chapter 17 of their novel, aiming for…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Chapter 17, Scene Four as Reviewed by Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot
Author’s Note: About This Review One of the things I appreciate about Microsoft’s Copilot AI is that I can use it as a Gamma Reader of sorts to help me evaluate my writing, especially where my novel is concerned. I have a Beta Reader, Denise Longrie, and I also share new content with my friend…
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On Writing & Storytelling: After a Slow Start to My Writing Day, I Finished a Scene…and Another Chapter in Reunion: Coda
The author describes the struggle and triumph of completing a challenging scene in their novel, Reunion: Coda. Despite a slow start and doubts, the scene was eventually crafted with determination and a late-night effort, culminating in a feeling of exhaustion mingled with excitement. The reality of a writer’s life is depicted as arduous and solitary,…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Ode to the Closing Stanzas – Celebrating the End of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 17
The content describes the conclusion of a love story set in the city, celebrating the completion of a chapter and the emotional journey of the characters. It also mentions the author’s personal triumph and a longing for companionship. The link provides access to the preceding work, Reunion: A Story
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, or: Sorry I’m Late!
The author provides a weather update and discusses experiencing a creative slowdown. Despite struggling with progress on the novel, the author expresses determination to complete it and invites readers to explore related works. The reader is encouraged to discover Jim’s story and look out for updates on “Reunion: Coda.”
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, June 3, 2024, or: How I Spent My Sunday…and What I Plan to Do Today
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Bird's Eye Games, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, MicroProse Software, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024It’s a pleasant early summer day in Madison, New Hampshire with a temperature of 78°F (25°C) and sunny skies. The weekend was spent relaxing, playing a game, listening to music, reading, and watching documentaries. Despite the relaxing weekend, the author is now back to work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda,” aiming for a productive writing…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, June 2, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – Return to Market Basket…and (Reluctantly) on Weekend Mode
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in Acting Lessons, Adults-Only Games, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Being a DIK (2020 Game), Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, From Lithia (FL) to Madison (NH), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024It’s a sunny Sunday in Madison, New Hampshire, with a temperature of 80°F and a forecast of 85°F. The author shares their morning routine and weekend activities, including a grocery trip and relaxation. They mention the approaching deadline for their novel and their need for rest. Despite feeling tired, they spent time online, played Solitaire,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, June 1, 2024, or: Breaking the Deadlock – Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 17 Gets a Third Scene…At Long Last
The blog entry introduces the first day of summer in New Hampshire, highlighting the temperature and weather forecast. The author recounts the struggle of crafting a scene for their novel, eventually finding success. The post concludes with the author’s dilemma of whether to write or relax during the weekend.
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 31, 2024, or: A Late, Late Start to My Writing Day
On a sunny spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, the temperature is 71°F with a high of 73°F. The author’s late rising disrupts their schedule, affecting their writing plans for “Reunion: Coda”. Despite setbacks, they remain determined to see the novel through, inviting readers to join them on this journey and offering a free preview…
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On Writing & Storytelling: I Tried Drafting a Scene Today…but Ended Up with an Outline Instead
On Writing & Storytelling, or: Well, at Least I Came Up with a Concept! Hey, everyone. I’m back on my blog with some news about Reunion: Coda‘s Chapter 17, Scene Three. No, I didn’t, sadly, write Scene Three…or even begin writing it. The writer’s block I’ve had this week has made it hard for me…
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