Tag: Fiction
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Writer’s Shop Talk: My Slow Tuesday…and Blessings from My Beta Reader
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, 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, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing as a CraftLate Morning/Midday, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, Constant Readers. It’s another bright, sunny, and muggy autumn day in South Florida as I prepare for another workday as a first-time novelist. The temperature is 84°F (29°C) under partly sunny skies. With humidity at 62% and the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 17 MPH…
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Exploring Autumn in South Florida: Weather & Writing
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Cold War-Turns-Hot Games, Cold Waters, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, MicroProse Software, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Regiments: Second Wave, Regiments: Winds of Change, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning, Monday, November 11, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, Constant Readers. It’s a bright, somewhat muggy late autumn day here in South Florida as I kick off a new workday on Veterans’ Day 2024. The temperature is a balmy 83°F (28°C) under partly sunny skies. With humidity at 78% and the wind gently wafting from…
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Life in Miami: Balmy Mornings and Creative Reflections
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Late Morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi there, Constant Readers. It’s a hot, muggy Saturday morning in South Florida as the second weekend of November 2024 rolls in. The temperature is a toasty 83°F (28°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 68% and the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 13 MPH…
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Writing Progress: Chapter 20 of Reunion: Coda
Mid- to Late Morning, Friday, November 8, 2024, Miami, Florida Greetings, Constant Readers. It’s another warm, humid late fall day here in South Florida as I prepare for the last day of my regular workweek. The temperature is 82°F (28°C) under sunny skies, but with humidity at 73% and the wind blowing from the east…
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A Writer’s Tale: Tangling with Bureaucracies and a Novel Adds Stress to a New Living Arrangement
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Donating “Reunion: A Story” to the Conway Public Library, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning, Thursday, November 7, 2024, Miami, Florida Greetings, Constant Readers. It’s another warm but grey-shrouded late autumn day in my corner of South Florida. According to my computer’s Weather app, the temperature is a balmy 83°F (28°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With humidity at 81% and the wind blowing from the east at 17…
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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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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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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: My Third Most Favorite ‘Best Friends Forever’ Scene
“There,” I said. “The one with the long chestnut hair and the blue denim outfit. She’s heading for the lunch line.” Mark squinted and nodded. “Yeah, I see her. She’s pretty. Who is she?” I shrugged. “I don’t remember her name. But she sang ‘We’ll Meet Again’ this morning. She was amazing.” Mark raised his…
A Certain Point of View, Too 