Tag: Novel
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Curse of the Blinking Cursor Strikes Again!
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Miami….Again, MicroProse Software, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age, Writer’s BlockLate Morning, Saturday, November 16, 2024, Miami, Florida It’s a gorgeous, if rather warm, autumn day in the subtropical zone. The current temperature is 78°F (25°C) under sunny conditions. With humidity at 58% and a north-northeasterly breeze blowing at 7 MPH (11 Km/H), the heat index is 86°F (30°C). The forecast for today calls for…
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Life in Miami: Balmy Mornings and Creative Reflections
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Late Morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi there, Constant Readers. It’s a hot, muggy Saturday morning in South Florida as the second weekend of November 2024 rolls in. The temperature is a toasty 83°F (28°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 68% and the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 13 MPH…
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Writing as a Craft: Getting Back into My Routine…in a New Environment
Late Morning, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. It’s a warm, humid, and somewhat cloudy day in the subtropical zone. As I write these words, the temperature is 81°F (27°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 12 MPH (19 Km/H) and humidity at 64%, the heat index…
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Weekend Update, Part the First…and the State of the Novel
On October 6, 2024, the author reflects on their writing journey for “Reunion: Coda” amid stress from an upcoming move to Miami and online banking issues. Despite having completed 19 chapters, the dream of a holiday release seems dim. The weekend was spent relaxing and engaging in leisure activities while contemplating the future.
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Musings for an Autumn Saturday: A Late Start…and a Writer’s Concerns
The author reflects on a chilly Saturday in Madison, New Hampshire, while writing their 1,705th blog post. They express frustration over unproductive novel writing and impending relocation to Miami. Financial stress from moving complicates their creative process, alongside concerns over book sales and perceived validation as a writer. Despite these challenges, they aim to complete…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Jim’s Backstory (The Teen Years Before ‘Reunion: A Story’)
Jot down the backstory of your hero – what made him the way he is? What about him can and should change? What can’t? Since Jim Garraty’s character develops between the Present Day sections of Reunion: A Story (February 1998) and Reunion: Coda (February 2000), we will focus on “teenage Jim” as introduced in the…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Begins as Fall Arrives
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn 2024, 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 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaOn a chilly day in Madison, New Hampshire, the author reflects on their writing journey while balancing personal challenges. Despite not making progress on their novel, Reunion: Coda, due to life distractions and exhaustion, they focus on self-care over the weekend, indulging in documentaries, social media, and gaming. The author grapples with feelings of disappointment…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The State of the Novel, September 2024
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On September 21, 2024, amid a gloomy autumn morning in New Hampshire, an author reflects on the progress of their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Completing Chapter 19, which includes a realistic fight scene enhanced by feedback from Beta Reader Denise Longrie and friend Juan Carlos Hernandez, the author now has 19 chapters and a word count…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: ‘Let Me Slip Into Something a Bit More…Comfortable’
The female lead surprises the male lead in the bathroom already naked, and they both retire to bed where they express their deep affection for each other. The scene is described in detailed, evocative language, creating an intimate and tender atmosphere. Maddie’s unique charm and the comforting cocoon of the bedroom are elaborated upon, emphasizing…
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Creative Writing Session: Vignette Draft and Outline Progress
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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 2024, UncategorizedMidday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, August 11, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello, Dear Readers. Your dedicated correspondent is still not feeling his best at the moment. I remain concerned about my future and saddened that I can’t stay in New Hampshire, despite experiencing bouts of homesickness, isolation, and minor frustration during my almost eight months here. However,…
A Certain Point of View, Too 