Tag: Blogging
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A Somewhat Stressful Monday in Orlando
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in ACX, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Reviews, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Audible, Brandon Padilla, Bryan Haddock, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Life in Central Florida, Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in the United States, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A StoryMonday, November 10, 2025, Orlando, Florida Hi, everyone. It’s Monday afternoon here in Central Florida, and I’ll be honest—it’s been a bit of a nerve-wracking day. Earlier, I had to complete a mandatory phone interview with Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) to qualify for SNAP benefits—what most folks still call “food stamps.” I…
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It’s So Nice to Be Noticed!
A Lovely Mention in the Smorgasbord Weekly Round-Up for June 9th-15th I was delighted to discover that Reunion: Coda was included in last week’s Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Weekly Round-Up, curated by the always generous and indefatigable Sally Cronin. Her round-ups are like a literary potluck—rich with heart, humor, storytelling, and soul—and I’m honored to be…
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You Have Questions, I Have Answers: My Entry in Kymber’s Get to Know You #59
Mid-Morning, Saturday, March 29, 2025, Miami, Florida Good morning, everyone! It’s just before seven here in beautiful South Florida, and while it’s still dark outside, I’m already up and ready to start my day. On this final Saturday of March 2025, I find myself unable to go back to sleep despite my best efforts. So,…
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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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Embracing Change in Writing: A Personal Journey
In Madison, New Hampshire, a writer reflects on the inevitability of change and its impact on his writing journey. Battling stress and frustration, he aims to meet a looming deadline for his novel, Reunion: Coda. Struggling with fatigue and homesickness, he confronts the challenge of unexpected life changes and the need to complete his work.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, June 23, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First, or: Soggy Saturday…and a Sunday Visit to Hannaford Supermarket
Midday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, June 23, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Madison Summer Almanac It is a grey, wet, and chilly day here in my corner of eastern New Hampshire. The current temperature is 63°F (17°C) with cloudy conditions. With the wind blowing from the south-southwest at 3 MPH (5 Km/H) and humidity at 94%, the feels-like…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, or: The Highs and Lows of a First-Time Novelist’s Existence
The writer updates readers about the weather and progress on the novel. Despite personal worries, a productive day led to a completed scene expanding on the previous one. The writer also mentions the challenges of rural life and the focus of the blog on the novel, explaining the decline in readership. Despite concerns, the blog…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, January 21, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second (Writer’s Holiday Edition)
Mid-to-Late Morning, Sunday, January 21, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Greetings, folks! It’s almost 9 AM EST here in my corner of New England on another wintry Sunday morning. This being late January in the Northeast, it’s quite cold outside: the current temperature is 14°F (-10°C) under mostly sunny conditions. The feels-like temperature is 23°F (-5°C).…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Thoughts & Musings for (Another) Snow Day in Madison, New Hampshire
Late Morning, Saturday, January 13, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Another Snow Day in New England… Hello, there, folks. It’s another wintry day here in New Hampshire. Currently, the temperature is 32°F/0°C under light snow. The feels-like (or if you prefer, wind chill factor) temperature is 25°F/-4°C. According to the Weather app on this PC, we…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, September 22, 2023, or: There Shall Be No Weekend for This Writer
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in A Certain Point of View (Blogger), Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Things You Are, All the Things You Are (Kern and Hammerstein), Blogging, Creative Writing, Life in Florida, Life in the Tampa Bay area, Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Music, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing as a CraftMidday/Early Afternoon, Friday, September 22, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hi, all. So, here we are again at the end of another workweek and on the brink of another weekend. For me, Fridays aren’t as full of promise as they used to be regarding restfulness or weekend fun. If I have a reasonably productive writing week (which…
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