Category: Personal Thoughts
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Writing & Storytelling: Crafting Intricate Drama in ‘Reunion: Coda’
Late Morning, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Summer in New England: Almost Feels Like Florida… Today, in eastern New Hampshire, the sun asserts its dominance, cloaking us in its warm grasp while the temperature coquettishly nudges into the low 80s. Nevertheless, the heat index saunters to an oppressive 95 degrees Fahrenheit. To someone…
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Coping with Grief: The Role of Novel Writing and AI in Finding Joy
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The author reflects on writing, grief, and joy, discussing the struggle to focus due to a family loss. They share their writing process, resistance to outlines, and use of AI and human Beta readers. The AI analyzes a passage from their novel, revealing the character’s regrets and emotional depth. The scene adds depth to the…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, July 14, 2024: Of Bastille Day, Chores, and Other Matters
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024Midday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, July 14, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Weekend Update, Part the First: France’s Day, a Necessary Chore, and a Surprising Twist Hello, dear readers. It’s another warm summer day here in eastern New Hampshire on the second half of the weekend. I’d like to note that it’s Bastille Day in France and its…
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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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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, July 8, 2024, or: Weekend Wrap-Up…and Prepping for the New Workweek
Late Morning, Monday, July 8, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello, friends. The lengthy and dreary holiday weekend of July Fourth has passed. A fresh week of writing awaits me. I wish Calliope, my Muse, would grace me with her presence soon. Reunion: Coda is not a self-writing book, and I could use some creative spark.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, July 7, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First
The author reflects on a grocery run, feeling nostalgic for life in Florida. Despite emotional struggles, restocking reduced stress. A day of peaceful editing and leisure activities follows, creating a calm weekend. The post includes poetry and links to the author’s work. Overall, it captures a reflective and tranquil weekend in New Hampshire.
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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…
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A Dark, Wet Saturday: A Writer’s Weekend in New Hampshire, Part One
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Disney+, Indiana Jones: 4-Movie Collection, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Movies & Television, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New Hampshire, Writer's BlockThe author describes a gloomy Saturday in New Hampshire, where the weather dampened their writing aspirations, leading to a day of relaxation with activities like gaming and movie watching. However, with the sun shining on Sunday, they remain committed to their weekend routine of leisure, with plans to watch movies and link their Disney+ account…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, June 22, 2024, or: ‘Postponed on Account of Rain’
Today’s weather in rural New Hampshire is gray, wet, and chilly, with a temperature of 63°F (17°C) and 83% humidity. Rain is expected throughout the day, with a high of 66°F (19°C) and a low of 60°C. The author expresses disappointment at the gloomy weather, which dampens their productivity and brings back memories of past…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, June 16, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – Some Rules Are Meant to Be Broken….
It’s a cool early summer day in New England with a temperature of 65°F (19°C). The writer worked on their novel Saturday, despite typically taking weekends off due to disappointing progress on Friday. With a summer deadline for their novel, the writer spent an hour and a half on Saturday morning polishing a new scene.…
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