Category: Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward)
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On Writing and Storytelling: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Begins as Fall Arrives
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn 2024, 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 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaOn a chilly day in Madison, New Hampshire, the author reflects on their writing journey while balancing personal challenges. Despite not making progress on their novel, Reunion: Coda, due to life distractions and exhaustion, they focus on self-care over the weekend, indulging in documentaries, social media, and gaming. The author grapples with feelings of disappointment…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The State of the Novel, September 2024
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On September 21, 2024, amid a gloomy autumn morning in New Hampshire, an author reflects on the progress of their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Completing Chapter 19, which includes a realistic fight scene enhanced by feedback from Beta Reader Denise Longrie and friend Juan Carlos Hernandez, the author now has 19 chapters and a word count…
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On the Effect of Bad Burritos on a Novelist’s Life…and a Writing Exercise with a Special Twist
On a sunny but chilly day in New Hampshire, the author shares their recovery from an adverse reaction to a burrito. Amidst challenges, progress on the novel “Reunion: Coda” is hindered, but the writer finds pride in a meaningful journal entry. The book’s layered elements of romance, coming-of-age, and fiction are explored.
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A Brief Account of My (Literally) Crappy Week
This Saturday’s edition of A Certain Point of View, Too is delayed due to the author’s health issues caused by stress and an unfortunate burrito. Hindered by the inability to go grocery shopping, the author’s week was unproductive, leaving them feeling disheartened. The challenges faced are sure to be a source of future laughter, but…
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Musings and Thoughts for Saturday, August 31, 2024, or: So Ends My First (and Last) Summer in New England
Midday/Early Afternoon, Saturday, August 31, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi everyone, Today is not only the first day of the weekend, it’s also the last day of the month and the last day of meteorological summer. Because Madison is in the mountainous region of New England, it’s the coldest place I’ve been at this time…
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Musings and Thoughts for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, or: Gray Skies, Cold Breezes, and Multiple Worries
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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 Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New HampshireToday’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is similar to yesterday’s with no daytime rain expected. Yesterday, I struggled to write due to an impending move and a malfunctioning smoke detector. Despite these distractions, I aim to outline and write a scene today. If necessary, I’ll use writing exercises to ease my nerves.
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Musings and Thoughts for Monday, August 19, 2024, or: Wishing for Sunshine and Calm on a Gray, Rainy Workday
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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 2024Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cloudy with heavy rain expected. The writer deals with anxiety due to the weather’s impact on their upcoming move. They describe their struggles with packing and finding positivity in small victories. They plan to focus on writing and storytelling but seek support to overcome their worries.
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On Writing Novels and Playing War Games: Weekend Update, Part the First
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Regiments: Second Wave, Regiments: Winds of Change, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The day in eastern New Hampshire is cool and grey with a chance of light showers. The author had a productive writing day and shared details of completing a scene from their novel. Additionally, they discussed a new DLC for the game Regiments, introducing new national forces and gameplay features. Lastly, they shared personal gaming…
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Who Turned Off the Sun Today? A Quick Saturday Life Update from New Hampshire
The writer reflects on a dreary August day and shares concerns about an upcoming move to South Florida. Feelings of confusion and frustration about their writing progress and a leasing issue weigh heavily. Despite this, they find some solace in successfully writing a lengthy vignette. A brief excerpt from the vignette is shared, depicting a…
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Musings on a Cloudy, Gloomy Mid-August Morning in New England: Early Rising, Writer’s Anxiety…and a Working Weekend Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Juan Carlos Hernandez, 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 2024In Madison, New Hampshire, the author experiences a cool, cloudy day as they work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a frustrating start, they find motivation in the evening and outline the fourth vignette of chapter 19. The detailed outline receives positive feedback from their friend and an AI assessment. Despite it being Saturday, the…
A Certain Point of View, Too 