Tag: life
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Dear Reader, Let Me Tell You a Story…: A Fusion of Memory, Music, and Fiction
This scene holds a special place in my heart because it draws deeply from my own high school experiences—the adrenaline of performing, the camaraderie of backstage friendships, and the bittersweet ache of a crush you can’t quite reach. It’s a spoiler-free glimpse into Jim’s high school arc and brings together the Big Three of this…
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Time Marches On: On Birthdays…and Literary Journeys
Late Morning/Midday, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, Constant (and not-so-Constant) Readers. It’s a bright and muggy early spring day in South Florida, with the current temperature at a toasty 82°F (28°C). With 66% humidity, it feels closer to a steamy 87°F (31°C). As a true Miami native and lifelong Floridian (barring a brief…
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A Weekend Respite in Sunny South Florida
Early Afternoon, Sunday, March 2, 2025, Miami, Florida “This is Sunday, and the question arises, what’ll I start tomorrow? “ – Kurt Vonnegut Hello there, dear reader! It’s another hot and sunny early spring day in South Florida. Currently, the temperature is a balmy 78°F (26°C) under clear skies, though with a gentle west-northwesterly breeze…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: When Best-Laid Plans Go Astray on Laundry Day
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Late Morning, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Miami, Florida Yesterday was not a productive day for writing my novel. Despite my best intentions and heartfelt desire to write – or at least outline – the fourth scene of Reunion: Coda’s 24th chapter, I experienced a mind-numbing writer’s block. One reason for my struggle was that it…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Unspoken Love and Haunting Memories in ‘Reunion: Coda’
Hold onto your hats, folks! While I’m tantalizingly close to typing “The End,” I’ve learned the hard way that confident predictions can be thwarted by the whims of life and the unpredictable dance of a “pantser” writer’s style. In the past year alone, I’ve weathered not one, but two interstate moves within a dizzying 10…
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Embracing Change in Writing: A Personal Journey
In Madison, New Hampshire, a writer reflects on the inevitability of change and its impact on his writing journey. Battling stress and frustration, he aims to meet a looming deadline for his novel, Reunion: Coda. Struggling with fatigue and homesickness, he confronts the challenge of unexpected life changes and the need to complete his work.…
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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 Tuesday, June 18, 2024, or: Running Aground, Yet Again, on the Shoals of ‘Writer’s Block’
The Madison Summer Almanac for June 18, 2024, forecasts a hot, sunny day with a high of 93°F (34°C) and a heat index of 97°F (36°C). The writer, struggling with writer’s block, faced challenges organizing files due to a Google storage ultimatum. Despite the frustration, they maintain hope for a better writing day ahead. This…
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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, May 12, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First…and Some Thoughts on Mother’s Day of ’24
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The post describes a cloudy but pleasant spring day in New Hampshire. The author reflects on taking a break from writing, expressing the stress and fatigue involved in the process. It’s Mother’s Day, a bittersweet occasion due to the loss of the author’s mother and past family tensions. The post ends with well wishes and…
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