Tag: Creative Writing
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 2, 2024, or: SITREP on Reunion: Coda – Pausing Between Chapters to Regroup and Revise
The post provides an update on the weather, the author’s writing progress, and a revised section from the novel “Reunion: Coda.” The author is committed to crafting a well-told and well-written story, striving for continuity and character development. Despite feeling low energy due to the rainy weather, the author aims to continue writing Chapter 16.
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, or: A New Month Begins….and a Reunion: Coda Chapter is Wrapped!
Mid- to Late Morning, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Howdy, folks. It is a gray, chilly first day of the month here in Eidelweiss District, Madison, NH. Currently, the temperature is 45°F (7°C) under cloudy skies. With humidity at 95% and the wind blowing from the north-northwest at 1 MPH (2 Km/H), the…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, or: As the Month Ends, Showers Continue…and Work Proceeds Apace on the Novel
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024, Writing as a CraftThe author discusses the weather in New Hampshire and the process of editing their novel, Reunion: Coda. They express a preference for revising existing material rather than writing new content when not feeling energized. Despite spending time editing, the author aims to write new material to progress the novel towards its conclusion. They also mention…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, April 29, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second – and a New Workweek Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Creative Writing, Disney+, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies & Television, New Hampshire Weather, Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022 TV Series), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Today in Madison, New Hampshire, it’s a beautiful spring day with a temperature of 54°F (12°C), 75% humidity, and a 5 MPH (8 Km/H) north-northwest wind. The feels-like temperature is 68°F (20°C). The forecast predicts mostly sunny skies and a high of 68°F (20°C). Yesterday was uneventful, spent relaxing and watching “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Star…
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A Thank You Message from the Author of Reunion: A Story
Author Alex Diaz-Granados expresses heartfelt gratitude to readers for their support of “Reunion: A Story” and shares his joy at seeing his work embraced. He thanks those who left reviews, shared the book, or reached out. Additionally, he announces his follow-up novel, “Reunion: Coda,” and expresses eagerness to continue the literary journey with his readers.
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, April 28, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – Exhausted Novelist (Reluctantly) Takes Time Off
Late Morning, Sunday, April 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire, experiences a gray, chilly, and rainy Sunday morning. The temperature is 54°F (12°C) with humidity at 79% and wind blowing at 4 MPH (7 Km/H). Thunderstorms are expected with a high of 72°F (22°C) and scattered showers at night. Despite intending to work on Reunion: Coda,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, April 27, 2024, or: A Quick Life Update from a Weary First-Time Novelist
Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cool and sunny with a temperature of 61°F (16°C) and a forecast of 66°F (19°C). The writer feels tired from lack of sleep and couldn’t progress on their novel. They’re offering their novella, “Reunion: A Story,” for free on Kindle until May 1, a tale about young love…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, April 26, 2024, or: Scene Five of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 15 is Done…and a Limited-Time Offer for Kindle Readers
The author reflects on their writing progress for the novel. They mention completing a challenging scene and the importance of bringing back a major character. The post also describes the serene environment and interactions with a character named Maddie. Despite a night of restless sleep and worries, they plan to take a break and offer…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, April 25, 2024, or: I’m on a Roll This Week – Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 15 Gets a Fourth Scene!
Late Morning, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, gang. It’s a cold spring day here in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. Currently, the temperature is 37°F (3°C) under sunny conditions. With humidity at 29% and the wind blowing from the north-northwest at 4 MPH (7 Km/H), the feels-like temperature is 48°F (9°C). Today’s forecast calls…
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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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