Tag: Reunion Duology
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On Writing & Storytelling: I Tried Drafting a Scene Today…but Ended Up with an Outline Instead
On Writing & Storytelling, or: Well, at Least I Came Up with a Concept! Hey, everyone. I’m back on my blog with some news about Reunion: Coda‘s Chapter 17, Scene Three. No, I didn’t, sadly, write Scene Three…or even begin writing it. The writer’s block I’ve had this week has made it hard for me…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 30, 2024, or: Becalmed, Bothered, and Bewildered by Writer’s Block…Again
Today in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather may be chilly and gray, but there’s hope. With a high of 68°F and clear skies tonight, the possibility of a warming trend as meteorological summer approaches provides optimism. Despite writer’s block, the determination to succeed lingers. It’s a challenging workday, but the potential for success remains.
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Third – Monday Washout…Hopeful Tuesday
The author describes the weather and their writing progress on a spring day in New England, expressing disappointment in yesterday’s productivity. They plan to take a break, focus on writing, exercise, and work on their novel. The post includes an excerpt from their novel and a link to their book.
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 27, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and Monday’s Uncertainties
The author shares observations of a rainy spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, on May 27, 2024. The weather includes 54°F (12°C) temperatures, cloudy skies, 89% humidity, and 5 MPH (8 Km/H) winds, with light rain expected. The author reflects on their weekend activities, expressing doubt about productivity due to the gloomy weather. Despite this,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 24, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda Update – Two Steps Forward…One Step Back
The author describes a warm spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, while sharing their struggles and progress with writing a fiction piece. They express the challenge of visualizing and writing scenes, anticipating a productive midday writing session with the aim of advancing the story. The post concludes with well-wishes.
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 23, 2024, or: After Being Becalmed in the Writing Doldrums, Reunion: Coda is Underway Again
Today’s weather in Madison’s Eidelweiss District is warm with a temperature of 83°F (28°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. The humidity is at 54%, and the wind is blowing at 6 MPH (9 Km/H) from the west, creating a heat index of 90°F (32°C). The forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high of 84°F…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, or: Hump Day Homilies
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The author shares the current weather in New Hampshire and discusses their creative writing process. Despite challenges, they find joy in their work and appreciate online friendships. They express a longing for the conveniences and social life of Florida but remain hopeful for their novel’s success. Overall, they aim to stay positive and continue their…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, or: After a Nonproductive Monday, I’m Hoping for a Better Writing Day
Late Morning, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks. It’s another cool but warming up spring day here in my corner of Madison’s Eidelweiss District. As I begin this post, the temperature is 70°F (21°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 71% and the wind blowing from the south-southwest at 2 MPH…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 19, 2024, or: Weekend Part the First (Cloudy Day Edition)
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The day is overcast and chilly in New England. The writer reflects on their mood, believing their creativity is influenced by the weather. They share their efforts to find inspiration in movies and music but struggle due to tiredness and low spirits. Despite feeling sentimental, the writer seeks solace in classic films and Star Wars.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, or: The Book that I’m Reading…and the One that I’m Writing
The writer is gradually getting back into leisure reading after focusing on work-related titles. They are currently reading “The World Remade: America in World War I” and plan to bring pleasure reading back into their routine. Progress on the novel “Reunion: Coda” is outlined, with 16 chapters completed, totaling 95,264 words.
A Certain Point of View, Too 