Tag: Writing
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On Writing and Storytelling: The State of the Novel, September 2024
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On September 21, 2024, amid a gloomy autumn morning in New Hampshire, an author reflects on the progress of their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Completing Chapter 19, which includes a realistic fight scene enhanced by feedback from Beta Reader Denise Longrie and friend Juan Carlos Hernandez, the author now has 19 chapters and a word count…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Memories are Made of This….
In a heartfelt exchange, Jim and Marty reflect on their shared experiences as they approach the end of high school. Jim presents Marty with a letter, asking her to open it after graduation. Their emotional farewell culminates in a tender kiss, marking a bittersweet moment of departure and longing for the future.
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology, Part the Third
How do the settings of South Florida in the 1980s and New York City in the early 2000s influence the narrative of the duology? I grew up in South Florida, and except for a six-year stint in Latin America until I was nine, I lived there until 2016. In every version of Jim Garraty’s story—even…
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Musings and Thoughts for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, or: Gray Skies, Cold Breezes, and Multiple Worries
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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 Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New HampshireToday’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is similar to yesterday’s with no daytime rain expected. Yesterday, I struggled to write due to an impending move and a malfunctioning smoke detector. Despite these distractions, I aim to outline and write a scene today. If necessary, I’ll use writing exercises to ease my nerves.
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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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Creative Writing Session: Vignette Draft and Outline Progress
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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 2024, UncategorizedMidday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, August 11, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello, Dear Readers. Your dedicated correspondent is still not feeling his best at the moment. I remain concerned about my future and saddened that I can’t stay in New Hampshire, despite experiencing bouts of homesickness, isolation, and minor frustration during my almost eight months here. However,…
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Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: Why Chapter 19’s Scene Four Works – Analysis
Here’s an in-depth analysis of the latest scene in Reunion: Coda. It’s based mostly on the second revised draft, so some of the comments may not reflect the scene in the finished novel: The scene “Chalk Dust and Doubts” from your novel “Reunion: Coda” is a compelling piece of writing that works on multiple levels.…
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Conjuring Ideas: A Writer’s Triumph Over Adversity
Despite struggles with concentration and exhaustion, the writer managed to complete a detailed outline and a new scene draft for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite feeling worn out and stressed, the writer persisted and produced a draft with key moments and good dialogue, which they considered a significant achievement.
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Struggling to Meet Writing Deadlines – Author’s Weekend Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Books, 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 2024, UncategorizedMorning, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, dear readers. It’s a balmy summer day in what, for now anyway, is my corner of eastern New Hampshire. If the forecast for Carroll County is correct, it should be a nice, if perhaps hot day, but certainly not as sweltering as in my native South…
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‘Reunion: Coda’ Writer’s Weekend Work and Novel Update
Late Morning, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny and cool (but gradually warming up) summer day here in what for now is my corner of New England. I’ve been up since just past six in the morning and I’ve already had a light breakfast, so now I’m in the…
