Category: Juan Carlos Hernandez
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Thursday Musings from South Florida on a Warm, Humid Spring Day
Late Morning/Midday, Thursday, April 24, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, Dear Readers. It’s a warm, humid spring day in South Florida. Currently, the temperature is 81°F (27°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 62% and the wind blowing from the east at 13 MPH (21 Km/H), it feels like 86°F (30°F). Today’s forecast calls for…
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My Writing Journey: New Projects and Reunion: Coda
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Boy of Harvard (Men of Harlech parody), Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Song Parody, Uncategorized, Writing a First NovelMid-Morning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. It’s a warm spring morning in my corner of South Florida as I prepare for another working day as a writer. The temperature is 76°F (24°C) under partly sunny conditions. It should be a pleasant, albeit slightly humid, day in our subtropical haven; today’s high is…
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Monday Morning Musings from Miami
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Boy of Harvard (Men of Harlech parody), Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Life in South Florida, Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Song Parody, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftMorning, Monday, April 21, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone! As I start this, it’s 6:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and the sky is gently transitioning from a soft gray to the warm hues of sunrise. The temperature is a pleasant 75°F (24°C) under partly sunny skies, accompanied by a refreshing easterly breeze of 10 MPH…
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Behind the Music: “Boy of Harvard” and Its Dreamy Origins
Exploring the playful creativity of Reunion: Coda When it comes to weaving whimsy into storytelling, the dream sequence in Reunion: Coda is a standout moment. Set during Jim Garraty’s high school commencement, this scene offers readers a glimpse into the humorous and poignant workings of Jim’s imagination as he dozes off during an inspirational speech.…
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Easter Sunday Musings: Sunshine, Stories, and Subheadings
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftAfternoon, Sunday, April 20, 2025, Miami, Florida It’s a warm and breezy Easter Sunday here in sunny South Florida, where the weather feels like a sneak preview of summer. At 82°F (28°C) under mostly sunny skies, with a gentle east-southeast breeze at 13 MPH (21 Km/H) and 47% humidity, the “feels-like” temperature is a balmy…
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On Writing and Storytelling: ‘Reunion: Coda’ and PR Adventures
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in Adria K. Woomer-Hernandez, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Personal Thoughts, Popcorn Sky Productions, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftMidday, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi there, folks. It’s a warm, if a bit cloudy, spring day in my corner of South Florida. Currently, the temperature is 78°F (26°C) under mostly sunny conditions. With humidity at 52% and a north-northwesterly breeze blowing at 5 MPH (8 Km/H), it feels like 88°F (32°C) outside.…
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Dear Viewer, Let Me Tell You a Story: ‘Clown 345’ Picked for Film Festival
‘Clown 345’ Picked to Screen in Upcoming Film Festival Yesterday, Juan Carlos Hernandez, an actor and director based in New York City, informed me that the Lift-Off Global Network selected Clown 345, a comedy short we co-wrote a few years ago, for one of its many indie film festivals. I’m not sure if it’s for…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Sunday’s Unexpected Creative Marathon: Crafting ‘Reunion: Coda’ and the Journey of a Fretful Novelist
Mid-Morning, Monday, January 13, 2025, Miami, Florida From Rest Day to Writer’s Grind: Perfecting ‘Reunion: Coda’ – Insights, Reviews, and Copyrighting Although yesterday was supposed to be a rest day, I found myself knee-deep in Reunion: Coda. Rather than diving into new writing or revisions, I wisely saved those for the workweek—afternoon shift, here I…
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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…
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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.
A Certain Point of View, Too 