Tag: #ReunionDuology
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, April 26, 2024, or: Scene Five of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 15 is Done…and a Limited-Time Offer for Kindle Readers
The author reflects on their writing progress for the novel. They mention completing a challenging scene and the importance of bringing back a major character. The post also describes the serene environment and interactions with a character named Maddie. Despite a night of restless sleep and worries, they plan to take a break and offer…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, or: Our Intrepid Novelist Writes His First Steamy Scene for ‘Reunion: Coda’
It’s a chilly spring morning in Madison, New Hampshire, but the writer had a successful day working on Chapter 15 of their novel. They carefully depicted a tender moment between characters without being too explicit. The scene takes place in Maddie’s apartment, where the protagonist prepares breakfast for her. They share a quiet, intimate morning,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, April 22, 2024, or: One Week Ends, Another Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Crusade in Europe (1985 game), Crusade in Europe (Command Series game), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Late Morning, Monday, April 22, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks, and…it’s Monday! (Yay?) As I begin this, my 1,505th post in A Certain Point of View, Too, it is a cold spring morning in New England. Currently, the temperature is 37°F (3°C) under sunny conditions. With the wind blowing from the north-northwest at 8…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, April 20, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda – My Writing Journey Continues
The weather in Madison, New Hampshire is chilly and cloudy with scattered light rain showers expected. The temperature is 48°F (9°C) but feels like 54°F (12°C) due to humidity and wind. Despite a late start, the writer made progress on Chapter 15 of their novel, expressing a mix of fatigue and surprise at their creative…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, April 19, 2024, or: A Quick Update from a First-Time Novelist
Late Morning, Friday, April 19, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone, and welcome to the Friday edition of A Certain Point of View, Too. It’s a gray but not wet early spring day here in my corner of New England. The current temperature is 50°F (10°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. With the wind blowing from…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, or: On Writing & Storytelling – A Quick SITREP on My Novel’s Progress
The author updates on the progress of their novel, “Reunion: Coda,” and their writing routine. They express a desire for illustrations in the book but face challenges in affording professional artists. Despite this, they maintain optimism about their novel and its future. The post discusses the author’s preference for an occasional illustration to accompany the…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #16 – In His Own Words – Jim Garraty Speaks (As a Teen…and as an Adult)
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #15: The Content of the Heroines’ Character….
The protagonist, Jim, encounters emotional turmoil and pivotal relationships throughout his narrative. His commitment to his characters and the historical backdrop is evident in the compelling backstories of both Marty and Maddie. Marty’s innocence, kindness, and musical talents contrast with Maddie’s worldly nature, intellectual curiosity, and musical abilities. Each character’s unique characteristics and the tragic…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #14: Emotions
Jim is a history professor with a compelling backstory. He carries the weight of his father’s death in Vietnam and the loss of his high school love, Marty. These losses deeply affect him, leaving him with a sense of longing and grief. His interactions with others reveal the depth of his emotions, as shown through…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #13: Travelers to the Undiscovered Country – My Protagonist’s Major Losses in the Reunion Duology
In “Reunion: Coda,” Jim, a history professor and author, navigates his relationships with Maddie and his best friend Mark. Unseen details and a symmetric balance characterize Maddie’s beauty, while Jim’s reflections highlight his academic interest and past losses. Maddie, an accomplished pianist, displays intelligence, talent, kindness, determination, and wit; however, she can be impulsive and…
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