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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dragons

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Silver James

Writers are an odd bunch. We often live in our imaginations. Our best friends are fictional characters. We freak out–both good and bad–over the weirdest things. This is especially true when we’re working on a project. We obsess over which … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Advice

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Silver James

Writing advice is…abundant. I know many writers who have written how-to books. Heck, I usually offer some sort of insight into writing each with these Thursday Thoughts posts. I’ll be the first to point out that I’m not an expert. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Unexpectations

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Silver James

I read a lot of books. Usually. I have to admit that I’m in a bit of a slump at the moment but that’s neither here nor there. Most of my books contain some form of mystery or suspense because … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chicken Stuffed Crescent Moons

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Silver James

I hope everyone survived Monday. It was an okay day for me. I didn’t get as much done as I’d hoped, but any progress is a good thing. Whenever I’m working to get deep into a book, I’m always on … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Bumps

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Silver James

Once again, the Universal has presented me with a message that applies not only to Real Life but also to writing. At least to me. A compelling story always contains conflict. There are two kinds: exteranl and internal. External occurs … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Silver James

As I teased last week, here’s a recipe that I’ve actually tried and can vouch for. If you have the ingredients on hand, it’s five minutes prep and then you walk away from the crock pot. If you don’t have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Snickerdoodle Pie

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Silver James

I seem to be torn between cookies and pie these days. Choices, choices. It’s so hard, but… When you can combine the two, I consider that a win for the home team! I love chocolate chip cookies. Peanut butter. Oatmeal. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Returns

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Silver James

I was a teen of the 60s and 70s. “We’re the best, beat by none, Sr. class of ’71.” It was a crazy time but we all lived and breathed by inspirational posters. Well, and rock/movie star posters. There’s one … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Choco-Chip Rescue Moon Pie

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Silver James

Today’s recipe is quick and easy and just hits the spot if you are a chocolate chip cookie fan but want something just a little different. Chocolate Chip Cookie Rescue Moon PiePrep Time: 15 miutesBake Time: 55 minutesYield: 8 servings … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Affirmation

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Silver James

I have a meme that says: I don’t need an inspirational quote. What I need is a freaking cup of coffee. I’m thinking we’ve all be there a time or ten. I know I have. Still, I collect memes for … Continue reading →

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