Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Silver James

It’s November. For many writers, that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The goal is to write of novel of at least 50K words beginning at the midnight between October 31 and November 1 and ending at midnight on November … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Silver James

One of the strategems that romance writers often use to create drama and tension is the “Great Misunderstanding”–words or actions tossed out that create hurt feelings. In romance, this has become if not a trope, a cliché. This in and … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Monday

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Silver James

If you speak your mind, thank a veteran. If you sleep safe at night, thank a veteran. If you worship the way you wish, thank a veteran. If you go about your daily life freely, thank a veteran. I thank … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Not Forgotten

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Silver James

Veteran’s Day is Monday. This was made in 2013. So many more veterans now. So many heroes. Thank you all. And if you are out and about here in the States this weekend and you see members of the American … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Silver James

Days just keep passing by. I suppose it beats the alternative. Okay, it definitely beats the alternative. Anyway, after last week’s “All Bad Things” happening, I was looking for something a little positive to think about because we need all … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Trick and Treats

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Silver James

Are you ready for the spooky stuff? Yeah…me neither. I can’t believe October is over and NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow. Well…technically, it starts at midnight tonight. I won’t be writing then. It’s freaking cold here–like record-setting cold high temperatures and snow/sleet. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Footprints

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, I get an idea for a book, one that is straight. Straight mystery. Straight thriller. Straight science fiction. Straight fantasy. I’ve even had ideas for westerns, historical fiction, and horror. But when I start to write something “straight,” I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Release

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Silver James

Waaaay back in the day, we used to put inspirational posters up on our walls. Or posters of a hot rock star (looking at you Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere and the Raiders). Farrah Fawcett in that tank suit…(the guys … Continue reading →

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Monday Through Dark Colored Glasses

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Silver James

So. There was a last week. And a weekend. There were books to be read. Words to be written. Baseball and football to be watched. There was “The Masked Singer” (a not-so-secret indulgence). There was Stormageddon, cheeseballs, and stink bugs … Continue reading →

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Another Monday Going Down

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Silver James

What is it about Mondays? Seems I’ve started taking Sundays off. I mean, to the point I don’t even open my browser, much lest set up the blog for first thing on Monday morning, It’s not like I’m getting much … Continue reading →

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