Tag Archives: musing

Tuesday Tidbits: Oops

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Silver James

Uhm….this is late. I’m late. But I have a good excuse! I was brain deep in edits. I got through 350 pages of what I call the “first sweep edits.” That one takes care of typos and minor fixes and/or … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Inspiration

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Silver James

Inspiration. It comes in many forms and at odd times. Usually when it is most distracting. This is a bad thing because most authors are easily distracted. I know this is very true whenever I look in the mirror. Squirrel! … Continue reading →

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Remembering Monday

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Silver James

Today is one of those days. You know the ones–the ones we wish we didn’t remember. One year ago, a massive attack against civilians occurred. Since then, this old world has become even more divided with h@te speech and actions … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal HEA

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Silver James

Sometimes, when I least expect it, the Universe drops something perfect into my inbox. As y’all know, I try to share my thoughts and experiences with writing at least on Thursdays. It’s become sort of my “craft” day. Not everyone … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Start to Finish

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Silver James

Wow. I had to go back a ways in my file to find this one. I’d tucked it back because I knew at some point that it would make sense. Well, not that it doesn’t actually make sense on its … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Doing

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Silver James

Welp, I’m lagging behind again. Yesterday was a weird day. I woke up sort of light-headed. Not dizzy, per se, but I kept feeling like I was going to pitch forward and so I had to hold onto things to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Tidbits

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Silver James

I have no food today. Nor do I really have a title to push. I mean, I have lots of books so go buy one but I have nothing in particular today. What I do have is some tidbits. As … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday, Monday

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Silver James

For those of us old enough to get it, read today’s title in Jan Brady’s voice. And yes, I was reaching but it still made me laugh. In other news, it is Monday. I may or may not be making … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Truth

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Silver James

There I was yesterday afternoon, sitting at my desk, tip-top-typing away. I got to a spot where I needed a metaphor. Or is it a simile? I always get those confused–which is why I am NOT an English or Creative … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Choices

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Silver James

Someone asked me once how I decided on my next project. Back when I had contracts to fulfill, it was pretty simple. I went to work on the book with the next closest deadline. Now, it’s a different story. Oh, … Continue reading →

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