Tag: Life After Miami
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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 Friday, May 3, 2024, or: My (Mis)Adventures with Amazon’s Kindle Create App
Today in New Hampshire, the weather is a mix of sun and chill, with temperatures currently at 56°F, feeling like 70°F due to humidity. The writer faces formatting challenges with Kindle Create while working on their book. They are determined to overcome these obstacles and hope readers are as excited about the book as they…
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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 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 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 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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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, or: Our Intrepid Novelist Writes His First Steamy Scene for ‘Reunion: Coda’
It’s a chilly spring morning in Madison, New Hampshire, but the writer had a successful day working on Chapter 15 of their novel. They carefully depicted a tender moment between characters without being too explicit. The scene takes place in Maddie’s apartment, where the protagonist prepares breakfast for her. They share a quiet, intimate morning,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, April 21, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – All is Unquiet on the Novel-Writing Front…and I Got Some Royalties Coming!
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in Acting Lessons, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Books, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Love and Sex, MicroProse Software, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Spring has arrived in Madison, New Hampshire, as the author enjoys a chilly but beautiful morning. Despite grappling with writing and work dilemmas, the author spent their Saturday engaging in various activities, including music, outdoor time, and gaming. Sunday brought a royalties payment notification from Amazon, reminding the author of their published novella. Although not…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, April 20, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda – My Writing Journey Continues
The weather in Madison, New Hampshire is chilly and cloudy with scattered light rain showers expected. The temperature is 48°F (9°C) but feels like 54°F (12°C) due to humidity and wind. Despite a late start, the writer made progress on Chapter 15 of their novel, expressing a mix of fatigue and surprise at their creative…
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