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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Pantser

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Silver James

Once upon a time, there were Plotters and Pantsers. The two peoples maintained a civil discourse but neither side truly understood the other. Then one day, in true Romeo and Juliet tradition, a Pantser and a Plotter sat down over … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Weather

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Silver James

Maybe it’s because I grew up in Oklahoma, or worked Search and Rescue, or…maybe I’m just a little odd, but I’ve always been attuned to the weather. *shrug* For whatever reason, I pay attention to it and don’t really understand … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Adversity

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Silver James

So, after my failed imitation of a coordinated person this week, when this message from the Universe dropped into my inbox, I decided the Universe had me in its sights. 😆 But enough of real life. Let’s apply this to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hearts and Minds

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Silver James

I’m a romance writer. At the heart of each of my stories is a man and a woman who fall in love and entwine their lives together. When thinking through a book’s plot, I’m all about the action. Action is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal POV

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Silver James

I have mentioned that I believe the Universe is secretly a writer, yes? Yeah, that opinion hasn’t changed. 😆 As a writer, POV is something I have to be very conscious of. I normally write in 3rd POV Past (or … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Worldbuilding Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Silver James

Today’s musing comes on the heels of last weeks post. You can see it HERE if you missed it, or need a refresher. Today’s message from the Universe tends to sum up my thoughts about writing romance. I have to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Moon Shot Snippet

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Silver James

I forgot I hadn’t “preloaded” a post for today. I was doing stuff. Important stuff. Like writing new words on MOON SHOT. Because I’m all caught up and a couple of hundred #NaNoWriMo words ahead as of yesterday. Today is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Worldbuilding Part 1

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Silver James

Edits done. Life moving on. Back to work catching up my word count for NaNoWriMo. Which made me think about this little gem from the Universe. While the Big U was speaking to a more omnipresent and philosophical vein, I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Writing Sex Scenes with Suz deMello

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Silver James

Please welcome my guest blogger today, Suz deMello. She’s got some words of wisdom about writing sex scenes and other tips. 😀 Take it away, Suz! A few words about writing sex scenes (#NaNoWriMo #iamwriting #writingcraft @MFRW_ORG) from my writing … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Outlanders “The Wedding”

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Silver James

No treats, titles, or teases today. Not because I’m out of recipes, books, or writing snippets but because I’m jealous and I want to discuss that. To those of you who don’t have STARZ and haven’t been able to watch … Continue reading →

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