Tag: romance
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Struggling Author’s Diary: Writing in the Rain | Reunion: Coda and Reunion: A Story
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Depression, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Uncategorized, Weather in New HampshireThe author shares their experience of a dreary morning, hoping to work on their novel despite feeling worn out. They detail their dedication to completing their book, Reunion: Coda, and seek potential inspiration to keep going. Additionally, they describe the continuity between their two books and the depth it adds to the main character’s journey.…
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Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: The Bonds That Connect the Reunion Duology
“Reunion: Coda” is a sequel to the author’s first book and was self-published in 2018. It explores the lives of the characters, their coming-of-age tales, and their current escapades. The prologue scene, “Could Have, Should Have, Didn’t,” delves into Jim’s past regrets and serves as a bridge between the two books, offering emotional depth and…
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Coping with the Late July Blues: Missing Mom, Celebrating Modest Book Sales, and Evaluating My Novel
The post reflects the author’s reflections on the ninth anniversary of his mother’s passing and his struggle with grief. He shares a personal anecdote and his hopes for his writing career, emphasizing the significance of book sales. The author seeks support for his book, “Reunion: A Story,” and plans to work on “Reunion: Coda.” Additionally,…
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Verses of Yesteryears: A Poetic Pitch
“Reunion: A Story” is the first of a two-book cycle, following Jim Garraty’s journey through love and time at South Miami High. Praised for its emotional pull and well-crafted narrative, this novella entwines love and regret, captivating readers across languages. The forthcoming “Reunion: Coda” promises to continue the captivating tale.
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Analyzing ‘Reunion: Coda’ Manuscript with Copilot AI
The author’s late start on Monday disrupted their schedule, leading to changes in their morning routine and feelings of sluggishness. Despite intending to relax on Sunday, they couldn’t resist analyzing their novel with Copilot AI. Copilot’s report highlighted the relationship arc between the characters and the realistic portrayal of love in the story.
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, July 13, 2024, or: The Weekend Has Arrived…Now What? (Plus…Getting Writing Advice from Skynet)
The author reflects on their writing process for “Reunion: Coda,” finding fulfillment in creating new scenes and bringing the characters to life. The AI tool Copilot provides valuable feedback, ensuring the protagonist is multi-dimensional and relatable. Despite the dilemma of taking a break, the author emphasizes the importance of relaxation and encourages readers to enjoy…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, June 7, 2024: A Writer’s Workweek Ends with Several High Notes
The Madison Summer Almanac for June 7, 2024, reports a cool, gray-tinged day with a temperature of 65°F (18°C) under mostly cloudy conditions, 89% humidity, and a 3 MPH (4 Km/H) east-northeast wind. Rain is expected throughout the day with a high of 76°F (25°C) and scattered showers at night with a low of 55°F…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 9, 2024, or: Of Rainy Days…and Steamy Scenes
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The author shares the 1,523rd post about a cool, spring day in New England. Rainy weather makes it challenging to enjoy outdoor activities. Despite initial difficulties, the writer successfully crafts a romantic scene for the novel “Reunion: Coda” without explicit content. The day’s agenda includes posting on WordPress and working on the novel. The author…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, or: Notes on a Gray, Rainy Hump Day in May
The post provides an update on the weather in New England and the author’s daily routine. It also includes insights into the progress made on the author’s novel, featuring Jim and Maddie. The author shares a snippet of the story, highlighting a romantic evening and teasing the development of a forthcoming scene. Additionally, there’s a…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, or: ‘Sweet’ News for Reunion: Coda – Chapter 16 Has its First Scene!
The author describes the weather and his writing progress. He reflects on the scenes he wrote and shares an excerpt. He plans to write more today, improvising without outlines. He encourages readers to enjoy their day. The post includes a link for further reading.
A Certain Point of View, Too 