Tag Archives: inspiration

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love at First Sight

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Silver James

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Or Palentine’s, Galentine’s, or whatever. It’s a day to celebrate love–of every variety. I write romance. Love is my stock and trade. And it means that I’m a firm believer in love. And yes, I believe … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Cool Ranch Dance

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Silver James

Okay, as promised, this is my follow-up to the Super Bowl. In other words, this is my assessment of the 2020 crop of Super Bowl commercials. There were approximately 50 ads aired. I remember 9 of them. In the order … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Heartbreak

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Silver James

Where would a romance novel be without the Black Moment™? What would romance authors do instead of sitting around dreaming up the worst thing that could happen to our hapless couples? It’s hard, people! Seriously. Writing a book where boy … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Emboldened

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Silver James

Okay, y’all! Get your fans out, crank up the AC and buckle up. Today’s short snippet is definitely NSFW so be warned because Holy Hotness! Today’s guest contributor, USA Today best-selling author MJ Nighingale, is truly bringing the heat! Of … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Moonline

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Silver James

I would never do this. Ever! But wow, to watch this video? Kinda makes me wish I was young and adventurous again. Also, what a cool scene this would make in a book. 🤔🤔🤔 ( <– My thinking face while … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wow

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Silver James

I’m older than dirt. *shrug* Thing is, I don’t feel that old. Oh, physically I do, but mentally? Yeah…nope. Does that make me “young at heart?” Or am I suffering from “Peter Pan Syndrome?” No clue. I do know that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Remember Me

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Silver James

Today, I want to welcome my guest “snippeteer,” the international best-selling author, TL Reeves. I’m lucky enough to share the Badege of Honor: Tarpley VFD miniseries and world with some awesome authors, including TL. These books are all standalone but … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Badge of Honor–Tarpley VFD

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Silver James

I’ve been waiting a long time to share this video series trailer. MJ Nightingale, one of the authors, put this together for us and I’m so dang impressed that I just keep hitting replay. 😆 Want a hint of what … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Falling in Love

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Silver James

The Universe dropped into my inbox with a good question. Having a writer’s brain, I usually translate these messages into something to do with writing romance. And if you know me, you won’t be surprised to learn that I’m a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Going Dancing

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Silver James

I do love making memes! Mostly. It’s a great way to procrastinate and to share favorite lines. In this case, not only is it a line, but the scene. Pops is about to make his move on Elena and has … Continue reading →

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