Tag: Life After Miami
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, or: On Writing & Storytelling – A Quick SITREP on My Novel’s Progress
The author updates on the progress of their novel, “Reunion: Coda,” and their writing routine. They express a desire for illustrations in the book but face challenges in affording professional artists. Despite this, they maintain optimism about their novel and its future. The post discusses the author’s preference for an occasional illustration to accompany the…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #11: “I Love the Sound of Her Voice….” How My Leading Lady Speaks
The novel “Reunion: Coda” revolves around James K. Garraty, a history professor, and Maddie, a talented pianist. Maddie’s initial meeting with Jim is at a 1940s-themed nightclub, culminating in an electrifying reunion at JFK airport. Maddie’s distinctive charm and elegant presence are complemented by her complexities, showcasing a fusion of British and American influences. Their…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #10: Location, Location, Location – Where DO My Characters Live, Anyway?
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, April 8, 2024, or: How I Spent My Sunday, and Writing Exercise #6
Late Morning, Monday, April 8, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, all. It’s a gorgeous – if perhaps a bit chilly for this Florida-born newcomer to New England – early spring day here in Eideleweiss District. Currently, the temperature is 48°F (9°C) under sunny skies. With the wind blowing from the west-southwest at 2 MPH (3…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, April 7, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – How I Spent My Saturday
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Cold War-Turns-Hot 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 2024Late Morning/Midday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, April 7, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Greetings, folks! It’s a chilly – but not freezing – early spring day here in my corner of Carroll County. Currently, the temperature is 44°F (7°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With humidity at 56% and the wind blowing from the north-northeast at 10 MPH (16…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, April 6, 2024, or: Winter Refuses to Leave Gracefully, but Reunion: Coda Still Moves Onward…One Scene at a Time
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024, Weather in New HampshireLate Morning/Midday, Saturday, April 6, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks. It’s a chilly and gray early spring day here in my corner of Eidelweiss District, which lies near the small town of Madison. Currently, the temperature is 40°F (4°C) under cloudy conditions. With the wind blowing from the north-northeast at 10 MPH (16 Km/H),…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise # 5: Taking Stock of My Characters’ Finances
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #3: Imagining My Female Lead
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, April 1, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Hath Begun
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, 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, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024, Star Wars filmsLate Morning, Monday, April 1, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, there, Dear Reader. Well, here in Eidelweiss District – the neighborhood where I now live in eastern New Hampshire (or “Almost Maine,” if you prefer) – it’s a nice early spring day. Currently, the temperature is 46°F (8°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With humidity at…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, March 31, 2024: Weekend Update, Part the First – a ‘Force-Full’ Saturday
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in 4K UHD Blu-rays, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blu-ray & DVD Collection, Blu-ray Box Sets, Blu-ray Collection, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars films, Star Wars Radio Dramas, The Complete Star Wars Trilogy; The Original Radio Dramas (Collector’s Limited Edition)Late Morning, Sunday, March 31, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, all – and Happy Easter to all of you who celebrate the holiday. It is a gorgeous early spring day here in my corner of northern New England. Currently, the temperature is 44°F (7°C) under partly sunny conditions. With humidity at 37% and the wind…