Category: Personal Thoughts
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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: My First Steamy Scene for a Mainstream Novel
Midday/Early Afternoon, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hey everyone. Had a pretty rough night with sleep, kept waking up—first at 3:30 AM, then around 5 AM, and again at 9:15 AM. So, I’m running late today, feeling exhausted, and not really sure how the day’s gonna turn out. I don’t have any good…
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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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Progress Update: Scene Five of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 19 | First-time Novelist Progress Report
Evening/Night, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Moving the Story Forward Hi, everyone. Despite waking up too early and feeling tired, I had a productive writing day on this somewhat cool and often cloudy day. I don’t think it rained around here. The morning forecast mentioned scattered light showers, but either they never happened…
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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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Candid Reflections on a Cold Morning in New Hampshire
The author describes a cold, early morning in New Hampshire, expressing stress about an upcoming move and exhaustion due to lack of sleep. They plan to visit a doctor for the first time since 2015, hoping to address sleep issues. The day is expected to warm up to 77°F with mostly sunny skies.
A Certain Point of View, Too 