Tag: Fiction
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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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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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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 10, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda’s ‘Afterwards’ Scene is Complete, and Another Workweek Winds Down
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Love and Sex, Love, Sex, & Relationships, New Hampshire Weather, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024On a sunny New England day, the author discusses the weather and their progress on writing Reunion: Coda, sharing details and reasons for their approach to romantic scenes. They plan to take a break, recharge, and continue writing to avoid burnout. The AI feedback on their work is positive, providing a boost to their confidence.
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On Writing & Storytelling: Reunion: Coda Update: It’s a Wrap for the Novel’s Chapter 16 (Sweet)!
Chapter 16 of Reunion: Coda is finally complete, featuring four intense scenes capturing Jim and Maddie’s passion. It took three hours and three drafts to perfect the most emotional scene. Avoiding explicitness, the author aimed for a sensual yet respectful portrayal. Microsoft’s Copilot AI praised the intimacy and authentic character interactions in Scene Four. The…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 9, 2024, or: Of Rainy Days…and Steamy Scenes
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The author shares the 1,523rd post about a cool, spring day in New England. Rainy weather makes it challenging to enjoy outdoor activities. Despite initial difficulties, the writer successfully crafts a romantic scene for the novel “Reunion: Coda” without explicit content. The day’s agenda includes posting on WordPress and working on the novel. The author…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, or: Notes on a Gray, Rainy Hump Day in May
The post provides an update on the weather in New England and the author’s daily routine. It also includes insights into the progress made on the author’s novel, featuring Jim and Maddie. The author shares a snippet of the story, highlighting a romantic evening and teasing the development of a forthcoming scene. Additionally, there’s a…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, or: ‘Sweet’ News for Reunion: Coda – Chapter 16 Has its First Scene!
The author describes the weather and his writing progress. He reflects on the scenes he wrote and shares an excerpt. He plans to write more today, improvising without outlines. He encourages readers to enjoy their day. The post includes a link for further reading.
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 6, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Starts!
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, 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 author shares insights into their daily routine of writing and self-care in rural New Hampshire. Despite a relaxing Sunday, the author received feedback on their manuscript and plans to begin a new chapter today. They update readers on the progress of their upcoming novel, Reunion: Coda, and express optimism for a productive day of…
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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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