Tag: Books
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, April 21, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – All is Unquiet on the Novel-Writing Front…and I Got Some Royalties Coming!
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in Acting Lessons, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Books, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Love and Sex, MicroProse Software, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Spring has arrived in Madison, New Hampshire, as the author enjoys a chilly but beautiful morning. Despite grappling with writing and work dilemmas, the author spent their Saturday engaging in various activities, including music, outdoor time, and gaming. Sunday brought a royalties payment notification from Amazon, reminding the author of their published novella. Although not…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, April 20, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda – My Writing Journey Continues
The weather in Madison, New Hampshire is chilly and cloudy with scattered light rain showers expected. The temperature is 48°F (9°C) but feels like 54°F (12°C) due to humidity and wind. Despite a late start, the writer made progress on Chapter 15 of their novel, expressing a mix of fatigue and surprise at their creative…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, April 18, 2024, or: A Day in One Writer’s Life
The author shares details of their routine and work on their blog and novel. The post is written on a sunny morning in Madison, detailing the weather and their plans for the day. They express their struggles with maintaining a writing schedule and the challenges of continuing the narrative of their novel. Despite feeling tired,…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #16 – In His Own Words – Jim Garraty Speaks (As a Teen…and as an Adult)
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #15: The Content of the Heroines’ Character….
The protagonist, Jim, encounters emotional turmoil and pivotal relationships throughout his narrative. His commitment to his characters and the historical backdrop is evident in the compelling backstories of both Marty and Maddie. Marty’s innocence, kindness, and musical talents contrast with Maddie’s worldly nature, intellectual curiosity, and musical abilities. Each character’s unique characteristics and the tragic…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #14: Emotions
Jim is a history professor with a compelling backstory. He carries the weight of his father’s death in Vietnam and the loss of his high school love, Marty. These losses deeply affect him, leaving him with a sense of longing and grief. His interactions with others reveal the depth of his emotions, as shown through…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #13: Travelers to the Undiscovered Country – My Protagonist’s Major Losses in the Reunion Duology
In “Reunion: Coda,” Jim, a history professor and author, navigates his relationships with Maddie and his best friend Mark. Unseen details and a symmetric balance characterize Maddie’s beauty, while Jim’s reflections highlight his academic interest and past losses. Maddie, an accomplished pianist, displays intelligence, talent, kindness, determination, and wit; however, she can be impulsive and…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #12: “The Twins from Different Families” – The Best Friend & His Role in the Reunion Duology
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #10: Location, Location, Location – Where DO My Characters Live, Anyway?
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #9: My Leading Lady’s Strengths…and Flaws
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
A Certain Point of View, Too 