Tag: Creative Writing
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 20, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and Back to the (Novel Writing) Front Lines
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Bird's Eye Games, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The weather in northern New England is getting warmer with some sunny skies. The current temperature is 64°F (18°C) with a forecast for a maximum of 78°F and mostly clear skies in the evening. The writer reflects on a quiet Sunday without progress on their novel. They share their writing progress and express determination to…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 19, 2024, or: Weekend Part the First (Cloudy Day Edition)
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The day is overcast and chilly in New England. The writer reflects on their mood, believing their creativity is influenced by the weather. They share their efforts to find inspiration in movies and music but struggle due to tiredness and low spirits. Despite feeling sentimental, the writer seeks solace in classic films and Star Wars.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, May 18, 2024, or: Workweek Ends with a Washout Day…and Now the Debate (To Write, or Not to Write) Begins
Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cloudy with occasional light rain, with a temperature of 64°F (18°C). The writer reflects on their struggle to write new content for their novel. They express uncertainty about whether to take a restful day or attempt to work on the novel despite feeling tired and the gloomy weather.
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 17, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda Gets a New Scene for a New Chapter
Today in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather is 71°F (22°C) with 57% humidity and 8 MPH (13 Km/H) winds. The forecast predicts mostly sunny skies and a high of 73°F (23°C), with a low of 50°F (10°C) tonight. The author is making progress on the 17th chapter of “Reunion: Coda” and is sharing insights into…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 16, 2024, or: The Downs and Ups of a First-Time Novelist Continue
The author shares the spring view from his office and expresses frustration about writing progress. Despite a slow day, the beta reader gave positive feedback on the latest chapter. The author appreciates the support and looks forward to continuing the writing journey. In conclusion, the author encourages readers to join him on the writing adventure.
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, or: The Book that I’m Reading…and the One that I’m Writing
The writer is gradually getting back into leisure reading after focusing on work-related titles. They are currently reading “The World Remade: America in World War I” and plan to bring pleasure reading back into their routine. Progress on the novel “Reunion: Coda” is outlined, with 16 chapters completed, totaling 95,264 words.
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, or: A Brief Post from the ‘Between Chapters’ Doldrums
The weather in Madison, New Hampshire is currently 65°F (19°C) with 66% humidity and a 5 MPH (8 Km/H) south-southwest wind. The feels-like temperature is 77°F (25°C) with mostly sunny skies and a high of 77°F (25°C) expected. The author hopes for a more productive day with their writing routine. Stay safe and healthy!
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 13, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Personal History, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThe weather in Madison, New Hampshire is sunny and warm at 61°F (16°C), but the writer’s weekend was bittersweet due to Mother’s Day, evoking memories and homesickness. The writer played a war game to lift spirits but had a quiet evening, failed to finish a movie, and now faces the new workweek, aiming to resume…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 12, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First…and Some Thoughts on Mother’s Day of ’24
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The post describes a cloudy but pleasant spring day in New Hampshire. The author reflects on taking a break from writing, expressing the stress and fatigue involved in the process. It’s Mother’s Day, a bittersweet occasion due to the loss of the author’s mother and past family tensions. The post ends with well wishes and…
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Writer’s Progress: Chapter 16 Review & Editing Process – May 11, 2024
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in Adults-Only Games, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, FreshWomen – Season 1, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Leap of Faith, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning, Saturday, May 11, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny – but, for this Florida transplant, chilly – spring day here in my corner of New England. Currently, the temperature is 53°F (11°C) under sunny skies. With humidity at 61% and the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 4 MPH (6…
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