Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes, I wonder if blogging is worth the time and effort. Heck, sometimes, I wonder if social media is worth it. Yes, I’ve made friends that I’ve never seen in person and probably never will. Yes, I stay in touch … 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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Tuesday Titles: Witchy Things & Tidbits

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Silver James

Loki and Pete are my Halloween cats. Black and orange. They’d make good witch familiars. They are also Cowboy cats, as in my OSU Cowboys and Cowgirls. Go Pokes. Except football is a lost cause. Long story, or as they … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal No Limits

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes, thinks are easy. Sometimes they aren’t. I joke about “The dang book ain’t gonna write itself.” In actuality, sometimes, it seems like the book writes itself. I wrote FAERIE FIRE in two weeks. Seriously. Well, I wrote the screen … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits, *Sigh* Edition

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Silver James

So. Yeah. I’m “late.” I normally set up the blog the day before because I don’t really want to get up at 5 a.m. and be coherent enough to craft sentences that make sense fron inchorent thoughts. I am NOT … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Creativity

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Silver James

I’ve been in the doldrums lately. I know I’m not the only writer fighting what seems like a futile battle. How do we get people to buy our books? How do we not get depressed when we don’t sell our … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Winning

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Silver James

The world is still crazy. I’ve started switching off the news and only glancing at the alerts on my phone. I have a meme that says: When I’ve had too much reality, I read a book. I’ve also been know … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Do-Over

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Silver James

I have a meme–which is no suprise to anyone who follows me on X–that says “Today is one of those days where I wish I could restore myself to factory settings.” I think most of of us feel this way … Continue reading →

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Monday Byes

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Silver James

September is almost gone. The nights are cooler but the days are still rather August-ish. I’m ready for Fall. Fall is my favoirte. October arrives on Wednesday. That means it’s time to switch tablecloths, dining room centerpiece and the front … 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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