Category: Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go
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Author’s Creative Process: Overcoming Challenges in Writing ‘Reunion: Coda’
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Late Morning, Friday, August 16, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello everyone. It’s another cool day here in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. The temperature is 68°F (20°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. The sun is barely penetrating through the clouds, making my office quite dark. The weather is expected to improve as the day progresses with partly sunny…
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VJ Day and Moving on: Reflections from New Hampshire | August 15, 2024
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Uncategorized, Weather in New HampshireOn August 15, 2024, the author reflects on VJ Day and personal struggles in New Hampshire. Despite plans to work on a writing project, they discuss reasons for leaving Madison, including a housing issue. The author also shares positive feedback on their LGBTQ characters in the Reunion: Coda series and plans to delay the release…
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On Writing and Storytelling – Writing Exercise: What Do Jim and Maddie Love About Each Other?*
The post announces a writing exercise for crafting characters in a romance novel. The characters, Maddie and Jim, are described in terms of what they love about each other beyond physical appearance. The content includes a cover design credit and weather details along with the writing exercise.
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Challenges of a Sleepless Morning: Writing Process and Weather Reflections
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New HampshireLate Morning, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire It is a cool, partly cloudy morning in late summer. At 67°F (19°C), it feels more like a winter day in Florida than an August day in New England. The forecast high is 73°F (23°C), but there are also expected scattered light rain showers later in…
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Creative Writing Session: Vignette Draft and Outline Progress
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, 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, UncategorizedMidday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, August 11, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello, Dear Readers. Your dedicated correspondent is still not feeling his best at the moment. I remain concerned about my future and saddened that I can’t stay in New Hampshire, despite experiencing bouts of homesickness, isolation, and minor frustration during my almost eight months here. However,…
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Challenging Day in New Hampshire: A Personal Account
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, 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, UncategorizedThe author describes the aftermath of a storm in Madison, New Hampshire on August 10, 2024, expressing frustration and anxiety due to poor sleep and medication issues. Despite feeling overwhelmed, the author endeavors to maintain a positive outlook and work on their novel, seeking solace in walks and the support of a friend.
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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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Help Me Return to Sunshine: GoFundMe for Move to Florida
Late Morning, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. Welcome to the “Hump Day” edition of A Certain Point of View, Too. I slept better last night than I did the two previous nights, but I still woke up earlier than I’d have liked. As you can imagine, I’m not as rested as…
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Fear of the Unknown Strikes Again
Late Morning, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, all. I tossed and turned again last night. It was a slight improvement from the night before, but I still got up too early. I feel exhausted, cranky, and nervous, and I’m daunted by the task of moving by myself, without any clue how to…
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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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