Tag: Life in New Hampshire
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Musings and Thoughts for Monday, August 19, 2024, or: Wishing for Sunshine and Calm on a Gray, Rainy Workday
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cloudy with heavy rain expected. The writer deals with anxiety due to the weather’s impact on their upcoming move. They describe their struggles with packing and finding positivity in small victories. They plan to focus on writing and storytelling but seek support to overcome their worries.
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Musings on a Cloudy, Gloomy Mid-August Morning in New England: Early Rising, Writer’s Anxiety…and a Working Weekend Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024In Madison, New Hampshire, the author experiences a cool, cloudy day as they work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a frustrating start, they find motivation in the evening and outline the fourth vignette of chapter 19. The detailed outline receives positive feedback from their friend and an AI assessment. Despite it being Saturday, the…
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VJ Day and Moving on: Reflections from New Hampshire | August 15, 2024
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, 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, Summer 2024, Uncategorized, Weather in New HampshireOn August 15, 2024, the author reflects on VJ Day and personal struggles in New Hampshire. Despite plans to work on a writing project, they discuss reasons for leaving Madison, including a housing issue. The author also shares positive feedback on their LGBTQ characters in the Reunion: Coda series and plans to delay the release…
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Challenges of a Sleepless Morning: Writing Process and Weather Reflections
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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 Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New HampshireLate Morning, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire It is a cool, partly cloudy morning in late summer. At 67°F (19°C), it feels more like a winter day in Florida than an August day in New England. The forecast high is 73°F (23°C), but there are also expected scattered light rain showers later in…
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Help Me Return to Sunshine: GoFundMe for Move to Florida
Late Morning, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. Welcome to the “Hump Day” edition of A Certain Point of View, Too. I slept better last night than I did the two previous nights, but I still woke up earlier than I’d have liked. As you can imagine, I’m not as rested as…
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Struggling to Meet Writing Deadlines – Author’s Weekend Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Books, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, UncategorizedMorning, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, dear readers. It’s a balmy summer day in what, for now anyway, is my corner of eastern New Hampshire. If the forecast for Carroll County is correct, it should be a nice, if perhaps hot day, but certainly not as sweltering as in my native South…
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Decisions and Changes: Transitioning to New Surroundings
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After spending eight years away, the speaker is preparing to leave New Hampshire and return to South Florida. Despite initially feeling hopeful about settling in, they struggle to make friends and find a sense of belonging. They’re also dealing with tension over a housing lease and have received an offer to move in with friends…
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A Writer’s Life: Weekend Update, Part the First
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Books, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Family History, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024On a warm Sunday afternoon in New Hampshire, the author shares their lazy weekend mood. Recalling their late mother, they resisted the urge to write and instead stuck to their Saturday routine. Despite feeling a creative urge, they reached out to an AI for help analyzing their characters. The AI’s insights painted a comprehensive picture…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, July 18, 2024, or: A Sad (Ninth) Anniversary Poses Challenges for Newbie Novelist
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Creative Writing, Family History, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The author reflects on the anniversary of his mother’s passing, sharing memories and motivations behind his novel, Reunion: Coda. He discusses his writing process and progress, expressing his determination to fulfill a promise to his late mother. Despite emotional challenges, he remains committed to his work.
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, July 14, 2024: Of Bastille Day, Chores, and Other Matters
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024Midday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, July 14, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Weekend Update, Part the First: France’s Day, a Necessary Chore, and a Surprising Twist Hello, dear readers. It’s another warm summer day here in eastern New Hampshire on the second half of the weekend. I’d like to note that it’s Bastille Day in France and its…
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