Category: Depression
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On Writing and Storytelling: Under Partly Sunny Skies, I Keep Going
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Blogging, Book Reviews, Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Depression, Florida Weather, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Central Florida, Life in Florida, Life in Miami (1972-2016), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in South Florida, Life in the Tampa Bay area, Life in the United States, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Scrivener 3 for Windows, Semiquincentennial, Spring 2026, Spring in Florida, The Jim Garraty Chronicles, WriteItNow 5/6, Writing and Editing SoftwareTuesday, April 28, 2026, Orlando, Florida It’s a hot, muggy mid‑spring afternoon here in my corner of Orange County on this second day of my workweek. As I write, the temperature sits at 82°F (28°C) under partly sunny skies. With humidity at a sticky 60% and an east‑southeast breeze of 4 MPH (6 Km/H), the…
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Semi-Whaaa? Or: America’s 250th Birthday is Almost Two Months Away…and I’m Not Excited About It
Sunday, April 26, 2026, Orlando, Florida It’s a sultry spring afternoon in Central Florida, the kind that makes you wonder if the air conditioner is working hard or hardly working. As I write, the sun’s out in full force, the temperature hovering at a balmy 83°F (29°C)—so bright and cheery that even the lizards seem…
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The Last Smile
Afternoon, Friday, July 18, 2025, Miami, Florida “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speakknits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.”― William Shakespeare, Macbeth Today isn’t a good day—not because it’s a “sad anniversary” sort of day, though it is that too—but because daily life feels unusually heavy. I’m overwhelmed by…
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Summer Heat, a Writer’s Doubts, and Music as Medicine
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Depression, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Summer in FloridaAfternoon, Friday, June 13, 2025, Miami, Florida The subtropical sun is relentless today, casting its familiar heat over Coral Terrace. At 87°F (31°C) under mostly sunny skies, the humidity sits at a heavy 67%, making it feel more like 93°F (34°C). A southeasterly breeze at 14 MPH (23 Km/H) offers a little relief, though not…
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Of Sons, Mothers, and Mother’s Day PTSD
Late Afternoon, Saturday, May 10, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. Sorry, I’m late, but sometimes, rarely, yes, but sometimes – it’s difficult to come up with a good topic for a blog post. Especially when I’m busy with other stuff, such as doing laundry, which is how I spend part of my morning and midday.…
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Struggling with Anxiety, Health, and Moving: GoFundMe Success and Writing Obstacles
Mid- to Late Morning, Friday, August 9, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire The weather today in eastern New Hampshire is overcast with a light breeze and a chill in the air on this second Friday of August. It’s just past 7:30 AM EDT, and I’ve been awake for a few hours already. Lately, I’ve been struggling…
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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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Struggling Author’s Diary: Writing in the Rain | Reunion: Coda and Reunion: A Story
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Depression, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Uncategorized, Weather in New HampshireThe author shares their experience of a dreary morning, hoping to work on their novel despite feeling worn out. They detail their dedication to completing their book, Reunion: Coda, and seek potential inspiration to keep going. Additionally, they describe the continuity between their two books and the depth it adds to the main character’s journey.…
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Effective Use of Copilot AI: Overcoming Writer’s Doubt
The writer reflects on a tiring day of editing and seeks solace in the feedback from a beta reader and an AI chat bot. The scene from “Reunion: Coda” is analyzed for its rich literary elements. The protagonist, Jim, interacts with a former flame, Nick, revealing their complex history and current dynamics.
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Weekend Update, Part the Second: Entertainment and Writing Plans
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Creative Writing, Depression, Disney+, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies & Television, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024On the last Sunday of June 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather improved, allowing for indoor activities like listening to music, reading, watching videos, and gaming. Setting up Disney+ on the bedroom TV was a highlight, fixing the subtitles and watching an episode of “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” Plans for the workday included starting…
A Certain Point of View, Too 