Tag: Fiction
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, July 8, 2024, or: Weekend Wrap-Up…and Prepping for the New Workweek
Late Morning, Monday, July 8, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello, friends. The lengthy and dreary holiday weekend of July Fourth has passed. A fresh week of writing awaits me. I wish Calliope, my Muse, would grace me with her presence soon. Reunion: Coda is not a self-writing book, and I could use some creative spark.…
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Challenges and Progress of Writing my Debut Novel: Reunion: Coda
The author rests on a hot, sticky Saturday, feeling low on energy. They won’t work on “Reunion: Coda” today, having recently completed a chapter in “The Gathering Storm.” Despite the challenges, they’re satisfied with their progress since starting in March 2023. Their debut novel stands at 18 chapters, 404 pages, and 101,670 words. The author…
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Captivating Holiday Read: Discover Scene Three of Reunion: Coda
On the 4th of July, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, the author celebrates America’s 248th year of independence. Despite personal struggles, they triumphantly complete a pivotal scene for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Uncertain about holiday plans, they consider editing the latest scene and offer a discount on the prelude, “Reunion: A Story.”
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Reunion: A Story – Nostalgic 1980s Romance Novella | 99¢ Limited Time Offer
This content is about a nostalgic novella titled “Reunion: A Story” by Alex Diaz-Granados. The story revolves around Jim Garraty and his high school crush Marty, exploring themes of love, regret, and friendship. The book is commended for its emotive characters and 1980s nostalgia. There’s also a limited-time discount offer for the Kindle edition.
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Author’s Progress: Scene Three of The Gathering Storm and Novel Insights
The author, lagging behind in his workday plan, shares updates on crafting his first novel in a blog post. Despite not making progress on a specific scene as planned, he celebrates small achievements and hopes for inspiration after a midday break. The post directs readers to the latest news about the novel “Reunion: Coda.”
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, or: Scene Two (of Chapter 18) Gets a Rave Review from…Skynet?*
* It’s actually Copilot…Skynet is not a friendly AI! Late Morning, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire On Writing & Storytelling: Evaluating and Revising Chapter 18’s Scene Two (With a Little Help from AI) Yesterday was a good day for my storytelling mojo. I didn’t dive into Scene Three of Reunion: Coda’s chapter eighteen,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, or: One More Scene is Done…..
The author shares progress on writing the second scene of Chapter 18, focusing on Jim Garraty in a work setting. An excerpt from the scene is provided, depicting a yearning for respite and reflecting on personal relationships. The post ends with the author’s hope for a productive writing session and the possibility of inspiration for…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, June 21, 2024, or: On Writing & Storytelling – ‘Tis Better to Have a Rough Draft of Something Than Not Having a Draft at All
In Madison, New Hampshire, a gloomy day is forecasted with temperatures around 74°F (24°C). The author achieved progress in writing chapter 18 of “Reunion: Coda,” detailing the challenges of converting ideas into a coherent narrative. After crafting a rough draft, the struggle to flesh out characters and dialogue is evident, with a commitment to refining…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, June 16, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – Some Rules Are Meant to Be Broken….
It’s a cool early summer day in New England with a temperature of 65°F (19°C). The writer worked on their novel Saturday, despite typically taking weekends off due to disappointing progress on Friday. With a summer deadline for their novel, the writer spent an hour and a half on Saturday morning polishing a new scene.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, June 14, 2024, or: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
The Madison Summer Almanac reports a temperature of 74°F with scattered rain showers expected in New Hampshire. The author discusses the impact of weather on their creative work and shares the challenges they faced in writing their novel. Despite feeling sleepy and distracted, they managed to make progress on the novel’s 18th chapter, which is…
