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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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Where in the Universe is Waldo?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Silver James

Where’s Waldo? There’s always far more going on that you’ve yet to see, Silver. Even now. So if you should ever feel bored or lonely again, look a little closer. Where’s Waldo? The Universe © http://www.tut.com ® Yeah, Silver, like … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Words – Concealed

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Silver James

OMGWTFBBQ! Yesterday was release day for CONCEALED IN DEATH, the latest addition to the Eve Dallas/In Death series. I opened it up on my Kindle while waiting in line at the post office. And seriously considered letting people go in … Continue reading →

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Introducing Cathy Tully – And Training Travis

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Silver James

It’s Monday. We’ll talk about the weekend tomorrow. Today, I’m happy to share the blog with author Cathy Tully. Please give her a big welcome! It’s all yours, Cathy. 🙂 A few years ago I listened to a woman speak … Continue reading →

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First Friday Forensics – Blood Types

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Silver James

Uhm…my bad. I forgot that I’d planned on doing a blog about forensics on the last Friday of the month. I blanked that out last Friday. I blame it on the cough medicine. But…since I am the owner, curator, writer, … Continue reading →

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