Tag: Writing
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, May 2, 2024, or: SITREP on Reunion: Coda – Pausing Between Chapters to Regroup and Revise
The post provides an update on the weather, the author’s writing progress, and a revised section from the novel “Reunion: Coda.” The author is committed to crafting a well-told and well-written story, striving for continuity and character development. Despite feeling low energy due to the rainy weather, the author aims to continue writing Chapter 16.
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, or: A New Month Begins….and a Reunion: Coda Chapter is Wrapped!
Mid- to Late Morning, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Howdy, folks. It is a gray, chilly first day of the month here in Eidelweiss District, Madison, NH. Currently, the temperature is 45°F (7°C) under cloudy skies. With humidity at 95% and the wind blowing from the north-northwest at 1 MPH (2 Km/H), the…
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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 Sunday, April 21, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – All is Unquiet on the Novel-Writing Front…and I Got Some Royalties Coming!
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in Acting Lessons, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Books, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Love and Sex, MicroProse Software, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Spring has arrived in Madison, New Hampshire, as the author enjoys a chilly but beautiful morning. Despite grappling with writing and work dilemmas, the author spent their Saturday engaging in various activities, including music, outdoor time, and gaming. Sunday brought a royalties payment notification from Amazon, reminding the author of their published novella. Although not…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, April 18, 2024, or: A Day in One Writer’s Life
The author shares details of their routine and work on their blog and novel. The post is written on a sunny morning in Madison, detailing the weather and their plans for the day. They express their struggles with maintaining a writing schedule and the challenges of continuing the narrative of their novel. Despite feeling tired,…
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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 #7: That Awesome First REAL Kiss….
In “Reunion: Coda”, Jim, a history professor, meets Maddie, a musician, in a nightclub. Their romantic connection unfolds in the airport as Jim eagerly awaits Maddie’s arrival. Their first kiss signifies a rekindled romance filled with longing and relief. Money does not impact their relationship, and the story is devoid of financial conflicts.
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, March 28, 2024, or: Tidings for a Rainy Thursday in New Hampshire
Late Morning, Thursday, March 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Howdy, folks. It’s a gray and rainy day here in my corner of northern New England. Currently, the temperature is 41°F (5°C) under cloudy skies. With the wind blowing from the east-northeast at 2 MPH (3 Km/H) and humidity at 86%, the feels-like temperature is 50°F…
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