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Challenges and Progress of Writing my Debut Novel: Reunion: Coda
The author rests on a hot, sticky Saturday, feeling low on energy. They won’t work on “Reunion: Coda” today, having recently completed a chapter in “The Gathering Storm.” Despite the challenges, they’re satisfied with their progress since starting in March 2023. Their debut novel stands at 18 chapters, 404 pages, and 101,670 words. The author…
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Reflections on Fourth of July 2024 and Writing Progress Update
The United States celebrated its 248th Independence Day, evoking mixed emotions for the author. The Fourth of July was uneventful, but positive feedback on the novella “Reunion: A Story” brought some cheer. Despite missing out on traditional celebrations, the author remains focused on finishing “Reunion: Coda” and polishing the novel. Reflecting on the past, the…
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Captivating Holiday Read: Discover Scene Three of Reunion: Coda
On the 4th of July, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, the author celebrates America’s 248th year of independence. Despite personal struggles, they triumphantly complete a pivotal scene for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Uncertain about holiday plans, they consider editing the latest scene and offer a discount on the prelude, “Reunion: A Story.”
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Reunion: A Story – Nostalgic 1980s Romance Novella | 99¢ Limited Time Offer
This content is about a nostalgic novella titled “Reunion: A Story” by Alex Diaz-Granados. The story revolves around Jim Garraty and his high school crush Marty, exploring themes of love, regret, and friendship. The book is commended for its emotive characters and 1980s nostalgia. There’s also a limited-time discount offer for the Kindle edition.
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Author’s Progress: Scene Three of The Gathering Storm and Novel Insights
The author, lagging behind in his workday plan, shares updates on crafting his first novel in a blog post. Despite not making progress on a specific scene as planned, he celebrates small achievements and hopes for inspiration after a midday break. The post directs readers to the latest news about the novel “Reunion: Coda.”
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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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Struggling with Writer’s Block: A Personal Update
Midday, Friday, June 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. This is going to be a brief post. I had a tough time falling asleep last night, so when I woke up this morning, it was past 9. Naturally, if I write a long blog post now, my carefully planned schedule will be messed up…
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On Writing a Novel: Sometimes I Have Good Days, Sometimes I Don’t….
Summary: The Madison Summer Almanac reports a warm summer day with a temperature of 75°F (24°C) and mostly sunny skies. The writer struggles with writer’s block but remains determined, having worked on their novel for over a year. Optimistic about conquering the writing challenges, they seek inspiration from Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry, and…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, or: Scene Two (of Chapter 18) Gets a Rave Review from…Skynet?*
* It’s actually Copilot…Skynet is not a friendly AI! Late Morning, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire On Writing & Storytelling: Evaluating and Revising Chapter 18’s Scene Two (With a Little Help from AI) Yesterday was a good day for my storytelling mojo. I didn’t dive into Scene Three of Reunion: Coda’s chapter eighteen,…
A Certain Point of View, Too 