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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Flaws

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Silver James

Earlier this week, I discussed character flaws. Apparently, the Universe follows this blog because this popped up in my inbox. Perfect people are boring. Uninteresting. They have no place to go but down, and while delivering a come-uppance to those … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Twists & Turns

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Silver James

I have a confession. I ❤️memes. I know. I know. It’s a serious character flaw. I have files and files of memes, mostly divided into themes but I also have a big file simply labled “Made Me Laugh.” I also … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Asking for a Friend

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Thursday. Already. How did that happen? The good news is, there has been progress on the dang book. That may end up being the title: ARIEL’S DANG BOOK! What do you think? On a more serious note, let’s talk … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worlds

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Silver James

The various processes involved in writing probably don’t matter as much to readers as it does to writers. And it might not be interesting but from time to time, the Universe drops in with an idewa that is also something … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: IYKYK**

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Silver James

There are so many internet acronyms out there. I ususally have to look them up to figure out exactly what is meant. Sometimes not even a “definition” really explains the reason. 🙄 Yeah. I’m Old Skool. In fact, I took … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Show

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Silver James

Today’s message from the Big U comes at a time when I’m finally getting some insights into one of the main characters. Aisling has turned out to be almost as big a PITA as Toby. Except she doesn’t chew up … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Silver James

One piece of advice that writers–especially romance authors–often hear is “Kill your darlings!” Now that doesn’t mean to actually off them in your book. Well, unless you are writing horor novel. Or a tragedy. Literary. Some women’s fiction. Okay. So … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ideas

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Silver James

How can it be Thursday already? I mean…I know time doesn’t actually speed up but it darn sure feels like it. I look back at this week and I can’t remember anything I actually did. It’s all a blur. Well, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Surprises

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Silver James

Every writer has their own process. We’re usually divded into one of two groups–Pantser or Plotters. There are variations within those groups. Someone who knows where the story begins, what happens along the way in a 1-2-3-4-5 way and how … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Mastery

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Silver James

Writers are like normal people. Hey, we can act normal. Sometimes. We’re not weird all the time. Okay, maybe we are but we get pretty good at acting normal. Anyway, people have their ups and downs, their good days and … Continue reading →

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