Tag: Life in New Hampshire
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Sweltering Summer Writing Day in New Hampshire: Challenges and Triumphs
It is a scorching and drowsy day in New Hampshire as the author struggles to write. After finishing a challenging scene the previous day, they plan to continue their novel, seeking insights from AI to enhance their writing. The excerpt from “Reunion: Coda” is lauded for its masterful blend of characterization, dialogue, worldbuilding, and style,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, July 7, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First
The author reflects on a grocery run, feeling nostalgic for life in Florida. Despite emotional struggles, restocking reduced stress. A day of peaceful editing and leisure activities follows, creating a calm weekend. The post includes poetry and links to the author’s work. Overall, it captures a reflective and tranquil weekend in New Hampshire.
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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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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, June 24, 2024, or: Weekend Update Wrap-Up…and a Hopeful Start of a New Workweek
The post provides weather updates for Madison, New Hampshire and discusses the author’s experiences over the weekend. It mentions plans to work on a novel later in the day. The temperature is 75°F (24°C), with humidity at 61% and a forecast of heavy rainfall in the afternoon. The post also touches upon the author’s Sunday…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, June 22, 2024, or: ‘Postponed on Account of Rain’
Today’s weather in rural New Hampshire is gray, wet, and chilly, with a temperature of 63°F (17°C) and 83% humidity. Rain is expected throughout the day, with a high of 66°F (19°C) and a low of 60°C. The author expresses disappointment at the gloomy weather, which dampens their productivity and brings back memories of past…
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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 Wednesday, June 19, 2024, or: It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Summer…and a Quick Update from the Writing Front
The Madison Summer Almanac for June 19, 2024, reports a hot day in eastern New Hampshire with a temperature of 92°F (33°C) and a heat index of 102°F (39°C). The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 97°F (36°C) and a low of 73°F (23°C) at night. The author gives an update…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, June 17, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second – My Sunday Summed Up…and Hopes for a Productive Monday Workday
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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, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024Today in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather is mostly sunny with a high of 80°F (27°C). The writer reflects on their uneventful weekend, spent mostly indoors, indulging in solitary activities. They express a desire to make progress on their writing but feel uncertain about their creative inspiration for the day.
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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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New Hampshire Summer Morning: A Haiku
Golden sun bathes leaves, In warm hues, breeze whispers soft, Cool touch on my cheeks.
A Certain Point of View, Too 