Category: Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward)
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, or: A Brief Post from the ‘Between Chapters’ Doldrums
The weather in Madison, New Hampshire is currently 65°F (19°C) with 66% humidity and a 5 MPH (8 Km/H) south-southwest wind. The feels-like temperature is 77°F (25°C) with mostly sunny skies and a high of 77°F (25°C) expected. The author hopes for a more productive day with their writing routine. Stay safe and healthy!
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 13, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Personal History, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThe weather in Madison, New Hampshire is sunny and warm at 61°F (16°C), but the writer’s weekend was bittersweet due to Mother’s Day, evoking memories and homesickness. The writer played a war game to lift spirits but had a quiet evening, failed to finish a movie, and now faces the new workweek, aiming to resume…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 12, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First…and Some Thoughts on Mother’s Day of ’24
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The post describes a cloudy but pleasant spring day in New Hampshire. The author reflects on taking a break from writing, expressing the stress and fatigue involved in the process. It’s Mother’s Day, a bittersweet occasion due to the loss of the author’s mother and past family tensions. The post ends with well wishes and…
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Writer’s Progress: Chapter 16 Review & Editing Process – May 11, 2024
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in Adults-Only Games, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, FreshWomen – Season 1, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Leap of Faith, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning, Saturday, May 11, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny – but, for this Florida transplant, chilly – spring day here in my corner of New England. Currently, the temperature is 53°F (11°C) under sunny skies. With humidity at 61% and the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 4 MPH (6…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 10, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda’s ‘Afterwards’ Scene is Complete, and Another Workweek Winds Down
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Love and Sex, Love, Sex, & Relationships, New Hampshire Weather, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024On a sunny New England day, the author discusses the weather and their progress on writing Reunion: Coda, sharing details and reasons for their approach to romantic scenes. They plan to take a break, recharge, and continue writing to avoid burnout. The AI feedback on their work is positive, providing a boost to their confidence.
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 9, 2024, or: Of Rainy Days…and Steamy Scenes
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The author shares the 1,523rd post about a cool, spring day in New England. Rainy weather makes it challenging to enjoy outdoor activities. Despite initial difficulties, the writer successfully crafts a romantic scene for the novel “Reunion: Coda” without explicit content. The day’s agenda includes posting on WordPress and working on the novel. The author…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, or: Notes on a Gray, Rainy Hump Day in May
The post provides an update on the weather in New England and the author’s daily routine. It also includes insights into the progress made on the author’s novel, featuring Jim and Maddie. The author shares a snippet of the story, highlighting a romantic evening and teasing the development of a forthcoming scene. Additionally, there’s a…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, or: ‘Sweet’ News for Reunion: Coda – Chapter 16 Has its First Scene!
The author describes the weather and his writing progress. He reflects on the scenes he wrote and shares an excerpt. He plans to write more today, improvising without outlines. He encourages readers to enjoy their day. The post includes a link for further reading.
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 6, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Starts!
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The author shares insights into their daily routine of writing and self-care in rural New Hampshire. Despite a relaxing Sunday, the author received feedback on their manuscript and plans to begin a new chapter today. They update readers on the progress of their upcoming novel, Reunion: Coda, and express optimism for a productive day of…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 5, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First…and Melodies and Sentiments I Love
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Sunday, May 5th, 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, brought a cool, rainy day with a temperature of 53°F (11°C). The forecast predicted rain throughout the day, with a high of 54°F (12°C). The writer, a transplanted Floridian, shared their uneventful Saturday, commemorating “Star Wars Day” by watching Star Wars: Andor, and running errands. They announced…
A Certain Point of View, Too 