Tag: Writing a First Novel
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Writer’s Shop Talk: The Thing About Jim That Most Perplexes Maddie
Maddie struggles to understand Jim’s reluctance to express his feelings despite multiple opportunities. She believes his insecurities and emotional wounds hold him back, and that he could have won over Marty if he had been vulnerable. Despite seeing himself as a “history nerd,” she feels he could have been desirable if he had allowed himself…
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology: Part the Sixteenth
The Reunion Duology centers on the importance of true friendship, particularly Jim’s bonds with Mark Prieto and Bruce Holtzman. These relationships illustrate the impact of genuine connections on our lives. The author’s personal experiences and beliefs shape the portrayal of friendship, emphasizing its significant role in the narrative.
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Musings and Thoughts for Monday, August 19, 2024, or: Wishing for Sunshine and Calm on a Gray, Rainy Workday
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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 2024Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cloudy with heavy rain expected. The writer deals with anxiety due to the weather’s impact on their upcoming move. They describe their struggles with packing and finding positivity in small victories. They plan to focus on writing and storytelling but seek support to overcome their worries.
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Who Turned Off the Sun Today? A Quick Saturday Life Update from New Hampshire
The writer reflects on a dreary August day and shares concerns about an upcoming move to South Florida. Feelings of confusion and frustration about their writing progress and a leasing issue weigh heavily. Despite this, they find some solace in successfully writing a lengthy vignette. A brief excerpt from the vignette is shared, depicting a…
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Musings on a Cloudy, Gloomy Mid-August Morning in New England: Early Rising, Writer’s Anxiety…and a Working Weekend Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Juan Carlos Hernandez, 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 2024In Madison, New Hampshire, the author experiences a cool, cloudy day as they work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a frustrating start, they find motivation in the evening and outline the fourth vignette of chapter 19. The detailed outline receives positive feedback from their friend and an AI assessment. Despite it being Saturday, the…
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VJ Day and Moving on: Reflections from New Hampshire | August 15, 2024
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, 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 and Onward), New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Uncategorized, Weather in New HampshireOn August 15, 2024, the author reflects on VJ Day and personal struggles in New Hampshire. Despite plans to work on a writing project, they discuss reasons for leaving Madison, including a housing issue. The author also shares positive feedback on their LGBTQ characters in the Reunion: Coda series and plans to delay the release…
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On Writing and Storytelling: I Unconsciously Followed a Writing Prompt!
The author shares frustrations over writer’s block, then unexpectedly recalls a fitting scene. At Vintage Mornings, Cameron and Jerry banter over vintage pin-ups, assisting the author in finding a breakfast tray. The exchange prompts Jerry to inquire about the author’s mysterious lady friend, leading to a surprising revelation about her career.
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On Writing and Storytelling – Writing Exercise: My First Steamy Scene for a Mainstream Novel
Midday/Early Afternoon, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hey everyone. Had a pretty rough night with sleep, kept waking up—first at 3:30 AM, then around 5 AM, and again at 9:15 AM. So, I’m running late today, feeling exhausted, and not really sure how the day’s gonna turn out. I don’t have any good…
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On Writing and Storytelling – Writing Exercise: What Do Jim and Maddie Love About Each Other?*
The post announces a writing exercise for crafting characters in a romance novel. The characters, Maddie and Jim, are described in terms of what they love about each other beyond physical appearance. The content includes a cover design credit and weather details along with the writing exercise.
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Progress Update: Scene Five of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 19 | First-time Novelist Progress Report
Evening/Night, Monday, August 12, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Moving the Story Forward Hi, everyone. Despite waking up too early and feeling tired, I had a productive writing day on this somewhat cool and often cloudy day. I don’t think it rained around here. The morning forecast mentioned scattered light showers, but either they never happened…
A Certain Point of View, Too 