Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Billboards

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Silver James

These are scary times. I’m not particularly worried. By the time I need more toilet paper, hopefully, the panic will be toned down. At this point, I don’t have to get out except…Starbucks. And fresh air. And cabin fever. I … Continue reading →

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Greening Up Monday

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Silver James

It’s Spring. Sort of. We had rain and temps in the 30s-40s but my daffodils are blooming and the first day of Spring arrives the end of this week. So, there was a week and a weekend. There was also … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Procrastination

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Silver James

Last week was National Procrastination Week, but I put it off. As one does. So I’m observing it this week. Also as one does… What if it was your downtime, your lounging-in-bed-too-long time, your walkabout time, and your blow-Friday-off time … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Silver James

Someone once described writing as an exercise in magic. When you think about it, it sort of is. A writer makes up people and the things that happen to them and then uses words to paint a picture that tells … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gift

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Silver James

When I was one of those angsty teens with posters on the walls of my room, one of them was actually a present from my dad. It was a photo of of a sleeping kitten that looked to be smiling … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Sanity

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Silver James

As everyone likely knows (since none of you live under a rock 😉), I had a book release this week. It’s doing well. This makes me have a happy. And any author will tell you that book releases makes us … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Kissing in the Rain

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Silver James

Happy Valentine’s Day. I thought I’d share a video of some of the best kissing in the rain scenes so we can feel all romantic and stuff. You know, considering how iconic kissing in the rain is in the movies, … Continue reading →

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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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Wednesday Words: Only the Lonely

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Silver James

So…I was working yesterday. I had a phrase to work with: “What else do you want me to say?” And a theme: Lonely. In addition, a scene needed to evolve from something that occurred off page in BRIDE’S MOON. And … 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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