Tag: Books
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The Challenges of Writing a Novel in 2024
Late Morning, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Miami, Florida Hello, Constant Readers, It’s a warm and windy day in my corner of South Florida. The temperature is 84°F (29°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With humidity at 80% and the wind blowing from the east-southeast at 19 MPH (30 Km/H), it feels like 89°F (32°C). Today’s forecast…
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Election Day 2024: Weather and Writing Updates from Miami
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn in Florida, 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 Miami….Again, Life in South Florida, Miami-Dade Community College, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaMid- to Late Morning, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Miami, Florida Hey there, Constant Readers. It’s a gray, windy, and potentially rainy late fall day in South Florida on this pivotal Election Day 2024. The temperature is a balmy 82°F (28°C) under cloudy skies. With the wind blowing from the east at 19 MPH (31 Km/H)…
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Musings for Monday, November 4, 2024, or: A New Workweek Begins for This Novelist!
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 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 Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing as a CraftMidday/Early Afternoon, Monday, November 4, 2024, Miami, Florida Greetings and salutations, Constant Readers. It’s Monday again, and this being South Florida, it is a muggy and windy late autumn day. Currently, the temperature is 84°F (29°C) under partly sunny conditions. With humidity at 66% and the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 18 MPH (29…
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Finding Inspiration: Novel Writing in the Midst of a Transition
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, 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 Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in South Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, UncategorizedLate Morning/Midday, Sunday, November 3, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, there, Constant Readers. It’s a warm but muggy late autumn day here in South Florida. As I write these words, the temperature is 84°F (29°C) under mostly sunny skies. Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, strong breezes, high humidity, and a high of 84°F (29°C).…
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Reunion: Coda Progress Update and Writing Tips
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Books, 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 Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in South Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing as a CraftMorning, Saturday, November 2, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, Constant Readers. Well, it’s still dark outside as I sit at my desk in my bedroom in South Florida. The sun won’t rise until 7:30 AM (a bit over an hour from when I’m writing these words), but the temperature is already at 77°F (25°C) under light…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: The Road to Recovering from a Road Trip is Hardly Ever Smooth
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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: CodaLate Morning/Midday, Thursday, October 31, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi there. It’s shortly after 11 AM Eastern on the last day of October 2024. This being South Florida in mid-autumn, it’s warm (82°F/28°C), sunny, and humid. So, for those of you hoping to see a pumpkin freeze, you’re out of luck. According to today’s forecast for…
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Writing as a Craft: Getting Back into My Routine…in a New Environment
Late Morning, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. It’s a warm, humid, and somewhat cloudy day in the subtropical zone. As I write these words, the temperature is 81°F (27°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 12 MPH (19 Km/H) and humidity at 64%, the heat index…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Got Any Hobbies?
Jim Garraty, a history professor, balances his time between teaching and diverse hobbies like building model kits and playing classic computer games. His girlfriend Maddie, a pianist and stamp collector influenced by her diplomatic family, shares a deep intellectual connection with him, rooted in a mutual appreciation for history and music.
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Writer’s Shop Talk: My Twist on the ‘Meet Cute’ Trope
The discussion revolves around the “meet cute” trope in storytelling, specifically in romance genres. While the author acknowledges its challenges, they reflect on their own successful execution of it in their novel featuring Jim Garraty. In a noisy Brooklyn nightclub, Jim encounters a captivating stranger, Maddie, whose eloquence and charm draw him in. Their conversation…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Outline THIS!
“Reunion: Coda” intertwines Jim’s high school and college professor years, exploring his emotional journey towards love. The narrative follows Jim’s struggles with unexpressed feelings for Marty, his romance with Maddie during his teaching career, and eventual reconciliation of his past. It emphasizes personal growth, emotional conflict, and unconventional romantic resolutions.
A Certain Point of View, Too 