Tag: A Writer's Life
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The Writer’s Grind: Triumphs and Trials of Crafting ‘Reunion: Coda’
Early Afternoon, February 1, 2025, Miami, Florida Yesterday marked the end of my regular workweek as a first-time novelist. Despite my high hopes and good intentions, it was less productive than anticipated, especially concerning Reunion: Coda. My morning began with writing my daily blog post, followed by a refreshing midday break. Determined to make headway,…
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A Writer’s Resolve: Completing ‘Reunion: Coda’ in 2025
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Madison (NH), Life in Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaEarly Afternoon, Thursday, January 2, 2025, Miami, Florida Ah, January 1st – the magical day when people everywhere resolve to transform their lives, vowing to run ultramarathons, master the art of French pastry-making, and finally learn to speak Klingon fluently. By January 2nd, however, those grandiose ambitions often dissolve faster than the ink on a…
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Discovering My Writer’s Journey: Triumphs and Challenges
Late Morning, Thursday, November 21, 2024, Miami, Florida On Writing and Storytelling: The Path to ‘Reunion: Coda’ I’m a writer and storyteller. I started writing when I was nine years old, but I really got going after I started ninth grade at Riviera Junior High School in Miami. At Riviera, I wrote two guest articles…
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Navigating the Writing Journey: My Novel ‘Reunion: Coda’
Midday, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Miami, Florida “The hardest thing about writing is writing.” ― Nora Ephron Writing Journey Well, I’ve been diligently working on Reunion: Coda – my first novel and a continuation of Reunion: A Story, a novella I wrote in 1998 and published 20 years later – for precisely 20 months and…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Coping with Stalled Progress on ‘Reunion: Coda’
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn in Florida, Blogging, Creative Writing, Florida Weather, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Life in South Florida, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writer’s BlockLate Morning, Thursday, November 14, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, Constant Readers. It’s another warm, bright, humid day in South Florida as I prepare for another writing day in my new abode. Currently, the temperature is 82°F (28°C) under partly sunny conditions. With humidity at 54% and the wind blowing from the east-southeast at 11 MPH…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Not Quite Back in the Swing of Things….
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in South Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaEarly Afternoon, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Miami, Florida Greetings, Constant Readers. Today greets me with a steamy, drizzly embrace here in the vibrant heart of Miami. As I shuffle into my third working day this week, the mercury reads 83°F (29°C) beneath a partly sunny sky. A brisk breeze from the east-northeast rushes past at…
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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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Help Me Return to Sunshine: GoFundMe for Move to Florida
Late Morning, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. Welcome to the “Hump Day” edition of A Certain Point of View, Too. I slept better last night than I did the two previous nights, but I still woke up earlier than I’d have liked. As you can imagine, I’m not as rested as…
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More Music to Write Novels By (And Soothe a Writer’s Anxious Brow)
The author describes a gray day in New Hampshire and shares their morning routine. They mention difficulty sleeping and feeling tired. They also discuss using music in their novel and the challenges of obtaining permissions for copyrighted lyrics. The novel’s protagonist’s musical influences are also mentioned, including a parody of a Welsh military song.
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‘Reunion: Coda’ Writer’s Weekend Work and Novel Update
Late Morning, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny and cool (but gradually warming up) summer day here in what for now is my corner of New England. I’ve been up since just past six in the morning and I’ve already had a light breakfast, so now I’m in the…
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