Category: Movies
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology, Part the Fourteenth
Music and Emotion: Maddie is a concert pianist for the New York Philharmonic. How did you use music to enhance the emotional depth of the story? Are there specific pieces of music that played a significant role in the narrative? Music is a huge deal in the Reunion Duology, and it shapes the story in…
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology, Part the Thirteenth
The author of “Reunion: Coda” drew inspiration from Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” to implement a dual timeline approach. This allowed for a seamless transition between early 1980s South Florida and early 2000s New York City. The story features Jim and Marty’s high school journey and Jim’s romance with Maddie, presented through alternating…
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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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‘We Have Scene Three!’ A Writer’s Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Blu-ray Collection, Books, 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), Movies, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The author describes the evening of July 29, 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, reflecting on the changing season and their progress on a chapter for “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a shorter scene than intended, the author overcame creative obstacles and plans to refine it further. Mental fatigue and an upcoming move to Miami have impacted their…
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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 Sunday, June 9, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First (Dull Saturday, Wet Sunday Edition)
On a cold and damp Sunday in Madison, New Hampshire, the temperature is 58°F with 99% humidity and light rain. The forecast calls for scattered showers, leaving the writer with indoor options like watching a movie or playing a computer game. The author looks forward to better weather tomorrow and is less upbeat due to…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 26, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – An Uneasy Saturday
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in 4K UHD Blu-rays, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blu-ray Collection, Creative Writing, Disney+, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Movies & Television, New Hampshire Weather, Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022 TV Series), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024It’s a warm spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, with a temperature of 74°F (23°C) and partly sunny skies. The National Weather Service warns of low water temperatures and advises against bathing in lakes and rivers. The weekend has been uneventful, with the writer feeling lonely in the rural area. Practical adult life needs, like…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, May 25, 2024, or: The Force is STILL With Us, 47 Years On
Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is sunny with a high of 78°F and a low of 55°F. It’s also the 47th anniversary of the premiere of Star Wars. The writer used to celebrate by binge-watching the movies, and now plans to watch the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series or Andor – Season One. Happy Star…
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